Pl山gement City Lights Discussed at June Meeting
City council held its first June session at city hall with routine items discussed and committees formed. A plan to place lights at Mercer Center and Park avenues was referred to a committee of Mayor Harper Police Chief McConnell and E K Johnston for study and decision. Extension of the Colored Hill sewer line was referred to Bee Peck and Johnston for investigation and report. A settlement issue with Mrs Lucy Jennings arose after land was sold to the local bank. Mayor Harper Johnston and A J Schuyler were appointed to confer with the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Mercer, Center
Park Avenue
M. H. Harper
J. ©. McConnell
E. K. Johnston
Colored Hill
Bee Peck
Infant son of Boles buried at Oakwood Cemetery
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Boles of Harrison Street died Sunday evening and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery on Monday June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Boles
Harrison Street
Oakwood Cemetery
Basic Salary Checks Ready for Teachers
Three month basic salary pay checks will be ready for teachers at the office of the county school superintendent in the Memorial building. Many teachers have left the county and failed to leave addresses, so the checks cannot be mailed.
Two Men Escape Serious Injury In Auto Dive
Harold Bowling and Tom Hurley, both of Lamar, escaped serious injury when their coupe slid off the road near Montcalm and flipped seven times down a hillside. Bowling suffered two fractured ribs and facial injuries while Hurley had facial and head wounds. They were treated at Memorial hospital and released. The car, recently bought by Mrs. Edith Bowling, was severely damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bowling
Tom Hurley
Lamar
Montcalm
Bowling
Hurley
Memorial Hospital
Edith Bowling
Harold
Lost Wallet Appears Missing Near Princeton Route
A wallet with money and valuable papers was lost Friday night June 1 between Spanish Barge and Princeton. A finder should return the papers to Ralph L. Ballard Box 835 Princeton West Virginia. money reward offered.
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Princeton
Spanish Barge
Ralph L. Ballard
W. Va
Princeton Society Honors A Students With Charleston Trip
Thirty-one Princeton area students from Mercer Knob and Thorn Street schools earned A grades in Virginia and American history, earning a chartered bus trip to the Charleston Capitol and other sights. Chaperones include Miss Lena Bailey Mrs Neal and Mrs Ward Sowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Charleston
Matthew French
Virginia
New Capitol
Trixie Shrewsbury
Catherine Spangler
William Sanders
Raymond Lambert
Wilson
Virginia Stinson
Claude Long
Elmo Jennings
Lena Bailey
Neal
Ward Sowers
First Church Hosts Clara Wolford Talk on Grundy Mountain School
Midweek service at First Church of Christ features Miss Clara Wolford speaking at 8 pm on Life in the Grundy Mountain School. Wolford served on the faculty last year and will return this year, seen as a home missionary by the church. A large audience is expected.
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Church of Christ
Clara Wolford
Grundy Mountain School
For Rent 4 Room Apartment At Baum's Dept Store
Four room apartment for rent in Al improve menta area with reasonable price. Apply Baum's Dept. Store or call 361 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Improvementa
Baum's Dept
Evening Concert Feature By Local Musicians
Miss Sadie Henderson will sing a solo and Mrs. W L Piper will lead the program at this evening's event drawing attendees. Local readers are invited to attend and enjoy the performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Henderson
W. L. Piper
Minister to Attend State Christian Endeavors Convention
The Rev. Frank L. Stuck left Tuesday morning for Martinsburg to attend the State Christian Endeavors convention. He was accompanied by local officials E. R. Crotty Jr., Wilson Carter, Eula Hedrick and Gladys White. They will return home Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Stuck
Martinsburg
Christian Endeavors
E. R. Crotty Jr
Wilson Carter
Eula Hedrick
Gladys White
Farewell Party for Mrs. Strong in Highland Home
Mr. and Mrs. George Strong and family of Highland avenue left yesterday to make Mullens their new home. The Truth Seekers close of the Christian church hosted a farewell party for Mrs. Strong at Mrs. A J Schuyler's home on Highland avenue Monday night with delicious refreshments.
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George Strong
Highland Avenue
Mullens
The
Christian Church
Strong
A. J. Schuyler
Circle 1 meeting changed location at First Methodist Church
Circle 1 of the First Methodist church led by Mrs. Barton will meet Thursday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs. A Fudge Straley Avenue instead of Mrs. Watkins as previously announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Barton
A. Fudge
Straley Avenue
Watkins
Delightful party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Croy
Miss Ella Croy and Gladys Booth hosted a past week gathering at the Croy home on old Athens road. Guests included Mildred Bishop Susie Clines Lucy Caffee Gladys and Goldie French Pauline Hommes Pearl Goodykoontz Virginia Tate Anita Levern Lucile White Excel Worley Mary Miller Lelia Croy Gladys Booth Ella Cory Clyde and Arnold Pennington Sam Lambert Grover White James Barberie Robert and Paul Tynes John Cleghon Forest Holt Carrington Hylton Bill and Charley Worley Joe Hambrick Bill Levern Marion and Jimming Kessinger Ray Miller and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Croy
Gladys Booth
Ella Cory
Clyde
Arnold Pennington
Sam Lambert
Grover White
James Barberie
Robert
Paul Tynes
John Cleghon
Forest Holt
Carrington Hylton
Bill
Charley Worley
Joe Hambrick
Bill Levern
Marion
Jimming Kessinger
Ray Miller
County to Receive 250 Dairy Cows for Relief Families
Welfare administrator Jesse W. Easley orders 250 dairy cows for distribution to those on the work and direct relief rolls. Applications should be filed at relief offices in the courthouse. Cows likely come from drought regions and will arrive in Princeton soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse W. Easley
Mr. Easley
Court House
Easley
W. N. Beehler
Beehler
Kassey
Princeton
Beauty Pageant at Princeton High School Tuesday Night
Miss Princeton will be selected in a beauty pageant at the high school auditorium next Tuesday night under Princeton American Legion auxiliary unit No 54. The contest has drawn much interest with many girls entered. A water lily pool is being installed on the Mercer school lawn as relief workers handle the project. Electric light work at the school progresses with larger cables laid underground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Princeton American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 54
Mercer School
Local Legion Sponsors Picture To Aid Junior Team
The American Legion plans a film event “Let’s Fall In Love” at the Royal Theater featuring Edmund Lowe and Ann Sothern next Wednesday night to benefit the junior baseball team. Legion posts will fund fourteen new uniforms for the boys who recently beat an older squad 6 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Edmund Lowe
Ann Sothern
Royal Theater
the Legion
Singing Convention At Princeton High School Auditorium
An all day singing convention will be held at the Princeton high school auditorium on Sunday starting at 10 a.m. More than twenty classes from Mercer Raleigh and Wyoming counties are expected along with visitors from nearby Virginia counties. Three conventions are held each year at the county seats. All singers and the public are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Mercer
Raleigh
Wyoming
Virginia
Funeral Held for James Bowers Farmer Neighbor
Funeral services for 89 year old James Bowers a farmer from Ingleside road were conducted at his home and followed by burial in Helsel cemetery. He left a widow several children including Harrison Bowers and was the father of Charles Bowers of Princeton who died in a Gilbert railroad accident. A native of Floyd County Virginia he died Monday evening from complications of heart and kidney diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bowers
Ingleside Road
Helsel
Harrison Bowers
Charles Bowers
Princeton Railroad
Gilbert
Bowers
Floyd County
Virginia
Salvation Army Drive Progresses in Princeton Campaign
The campaign to raise 1200 dollars for a Princeton Salvation Army post began with neighborhood canvassing by committees. Capt Hal Hughes from the Bluefield post and C E Carter led a public briefing at the Virginian railway shops and spoke at shirt factories and a Kiwanis meeting. Donors may receive coupons for coffee or aid, redeemed at the post after eligibility checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Salvation Army
Hal Hughes
Bluefield Post
C. E. Carter
Army
Virginian
Princeton-Athens
Lusk Named Administrator of Shrewsbury Estate
P. F. Lusk was appointed administrator of the estate of Fred Shrewsbury in a fiduciary order filed in the county clerk’s office yesterday. A $1,000 bond was provided with S. W. Shrewsbury as surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Lusk
Fred Shrewsbury
S. W. Shrewsbury
Dinner Guests Honor William Lee Williams at Blue Moon
Miss Lena Bailey Martha Harman Elizabeth Shelton and Beasie Hale were dinner guests of William Lee Williams at Blue Moon cafe on Sunday. The gathering thanked him for the friendship and work of his teachers during the past year at Knob School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Bailey
Martha Harman
Elizabeth Shelton
Beasie Hale
William Lee Williams
Blue Moon Cafe
Mr. Williams
Knob School
Robinson Renominated at Republican State Convention
United States Senator Arthur R. Robinson of Indianapolis was renominated by acclamation at the Republican state convention in Indianapolis today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States
Arthur R. Robinson
To Rent or Buy Small Saw-Mill in Good Condition
J Otis Bowling of Princeton West Virginia seeks a small saw mill for rent or purchase. The unit must be in good condition and offered at a low price. Contact details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Otis Bowling
Princeton
W. Va
Radio Schedule Highlights for June 6 Across Regions
Extensive daily radio listings showing program blocks by region East Midwest Northwest and Coast. Notable names include Frankie Masters Clyde Lucas Vera Van Nino Martini Burns and Allen Fred Rich John L Fogarty and Emil Coleman. Programs run from 4:30 PM to 12:00 AM with orchestras, talk, drama, news, and specialty shows across multiple networks and time zones.
Radio Schedule Highlights Local Advertisers and Programs
A dense listing shows 1900s style radio programming with times from early morning to late evening. It includes station identification WHIS Bluefield and segments like String Melodies Organ Melodies and various advertiser mentions such as Georgia Crystals and Stewart-Warner. Multiple times list silent periods and variety slots alongside local business names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famous Water Crystals
Variety
Conquest
Chicago House Furnishing Co
Stewart-Warner
Bell Oil
Georgia Crystals
Electrolux
Ellett’s Shoe Store
Thornton's
Mrs. Frazier
Granada Reporter
Clark Hardware & Furniture Co
Radio Schedule and Variety Tonight at Pacific Coast Armory
Listings show 4:30 PM Frank Merriwell basics and Ma Perkins sketch west repeat. 5:00 Dinner Concert coast with Armchair Male Quartet. 5:30 Y Davidoff bass and Merriwell. 6:00 Baseball wear and others. 6:15 Gene and Glen east and south. 6:30 Lillian Bucknam songs. 6:45 The Goldbergs aerial act. 7:00 Jack Pearl Show to coast. 7:30 Wayne King's orchestra. 7:00 Fred Allen Hour revue. 9:00 Cole Pipe Club to 9730 Other Americas travel. 10:00 Angelo Ferdinando orchestra basic Gene and Glen west rpt. 10:30 Dance Music orchestra. 10:45 Prese Radio News Period.
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Charlie Davis
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Beale Street Boys
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Just Plain
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Strickland Gillilan
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Russ
Knight Orchestra
Boake Carter
Jimmy Downey
Fred Rich
S Columbians
Easy Aces
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Nino Martini
Burns and Allen
Albert Spaulding
Nick Lucas
H. Busse
Press
Johnny Johnson
Johnson
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Frank Dailey
Red Nichols
Earl Hines
Geo. Hall
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Wbap Mountain
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Frank Merriwell
Ma Perkins
Sketch
Armchair Male Quartet
Y. Davidoff
F. Merriwell
Wfbr
Wre
Wtam
Angelo Ferdinando
Gene & Glen
West Rpt
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
We thank friends neighbors and our pastor Rey. Melrose Avery for kindness shown during the loss of our baby and during Mrs. Boles illness. Signed Mr and Mrs Oscar Boles.
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Rey. Melrose Avery
Princeton Personal Notices Highlight Local Visitors and Guests
Sheriff J C Fanning and Judge John M McGrath visited Craig Healing Springs on Tuesday. Mrs McDonald Rice returned from Florida with Mrs Willie Cauthen, who will visit a few weeks. Frances Poston finished training in Washington and vacationed with relatives. Mrs E E Anderson and daughters Virginia and Georgia Mae from Mullens visited Tuesday. Mrs W H Allen hosted guests including Mrs T M Bazzeree and daughters Betty Jo Silvery and Dorothy, plus Irene Smith and Miss Lee McGlothlin from Covington and Clifton Forge.
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J. C. Fanning
John M. McGrath
Craig Healing Springs
McDonald Rice
Florida
Willie Cauthen
Frances Poston
Garfield Memorial Hospital
Washington
E. E. Anderson
Virginia
Georgia Mae
Mullens
W. H. Allen
Highland Avenue
T. M. Bazzeree
Betty Jo
Silvery
Dorothy
Beckley
Frank Smith
Irene
Clifton Forge
Lee McGlothlin
Covington
Welch VFW delegates named for state encampment
Painter Porroni Post No 1021, Veterans of Foreign Wars, elects delegates and alternates to represent Welch and Coalwood at the three day state encampment June 21 22 23. Commander Cassell receives badge. banquet time moved to 5 pm to accommodate the national commander’s travel.
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Welch
Painter-Porroni
R. FE. L. Douglas
E. E B. Cassell
Fred Smith
F. C. Spracher
Coalwood
H. J. Crute
Caples
J. D. Dalton
Taylor Broyles
A E. Talley
Slaeger
H. L. Duvall
Bishop
C. E. Brewster
Filbert
BE. E. Cassell
R. H. Powell
H. C. Maloney
James G. van Zandt
Garyh
Carter Hotel
Auxiliary
Pocahontas
Temple
Mrs W M Nichols of Crumpler Dies After Illness
Following a short illness Mrs W M Nichols 33 of Crumpler died at a local hospital about 3 pm yesterday She was admitted Sunday and complications caused her death She is survived by her husband a United Pocahontas Coal Co employee and several children No funeral arrangements have been made
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W. M. Nichols
Nichols
United Pocahontas Coal Company
Mrs Lily Ross of Thorpe Dies After Illness
Mrs Lily Rose 51 of Thorpe died yesterday afternoon about 3 o clock in a local hospital. Death attributed to complications. Husband Tom Thorpe and several children survive. One son Eli Rose resides at McDowell. Funeral arrangements had not been completed last evening.
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Lilly Rose
Thorpe
Tom Thorpe
Eli Rose
McDowell
Isom Johnson Rites Held at Wharncliffe
Isom Johnson 32 of Wharncliffe Mingo county was fatally wounded in a fight. He died Monday afternoon after being shot about 2 o'clock Sunday morning. The body was moved from a local funeral parlor to Wharncliffe for interment. No arrests have been made though Johnson said Everett Cline shot him following an argument.
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Isom Johnson
Wharncliffe
Mingo County
Johnson
Everett Cline
Fort Wayne doctor’s daughter trains in Richmond and practice grows
A Fort Wayne physician’s daughter trained at Richmond Medical College in Virginia and built a lucrative practice in Fort Wayne and Chicago. In Welch eight year old Donald Stepp, son of Dr Curtis Stepp, returned home after recovering from a fractured skull caused by an automobile collision. Mike Robt, 39, of Gary, remains in critical condition after a truck crash with a fractured skull. About thirty boys audition daily for the American Legion junior baseball team under coach Joe Ofsa of McDowell Post No 8.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Chicago, Ill
Richmond Medical College
Richmond
Donald Stepp
Curtis Stepp
Welch
Grace Hospital
Mike Robt
Gary
Robtz
American Legion
McDowell Post No. 8
Joe Ofsa
Winning Combination Targeted by Daily Blakely Practices
The text notes a winning combination goal and lists daily practice at Blakely Field from 2 to 5 pm. The details emphasize regular sessions and a focus on improving technique at the field location and times.
Local residents report travels and commencements notes
A roundup of area residents returning from trips and attending college events. Mr and Mrs N A Steadman came back from Chattanooga with son Raymond from Vanderbilt University. Dr and Mrs W C Hall and others returned from Randolph Macon Woman's College graduation. Isadore Scott visits before Morgantown commencement and plans for summer study. several others note medical visits and personal travels.
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N. A. Steadman
Chattanooga
Tenn
Raymond
Vanderbilt University
E. O. Hood
Cumberland
W. C. Hall
J. W Blakely
Jean
W. G. McBride
Louise
Lynchburg
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
May.Hall
Connie Hall
Randolph-Macon
Welch
Hall
Joe Robinson
Welch Emergency Hospital
Victor L. Wetherby
Minnesota
P. Flint
Stotesbury
A. G. Carter
Bluefield
Stevens Clinic
Margaret Walker
Chicago
William 8. Holt
Holt
Isadore Scott
West Virginia University
Morgantown
City
Dave Scott
Isadore
Bobby Wright
Roy Wright
Landgraff
Henry Blakely
Rhodell
Wech
Mr. Aoe
Mutiny at Tennessee Penitentiary Ended After Seven Hours
Lonnie Taylor and two accomplices led a seven hour mutiny at the Tennessee State Penitentiary. Taylor was killed. guard W C Smith was seized and later released. Deputies and patrolmen surrounded the cellblock as 65 convicts were locked up. three mutineers attacked guard Oliver Spurlock during the escape attempt.
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Nashville
Tenn
Lonnie Taylor
Taylor
State Penitentiary
Ed Connors
W. C. Smith
Smith
Oliver Spurlock
Carl Pentecost
J. Raines
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