Princeton Elects Four Council Seats In Ward Contests
Election day in Princeton sets four seats for the next four years across Ward One to Ward Four with 12 candidates competing. Voters choose three at large councilors alongside the mayoral post to be decided later. Polls run 6 30 a m to 7 30 p m at four ward locations. Little Miss Mercer County Vrenna Thompson wins regional title in Beckley advancing toward Little Miss West Virginia in Charleston June 24.
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Princeton
E. W. Anderson
Amos Beam
J. C. Crockett
Court House
Princeton Junior High School
Knob School
Thorn School
Piano Students Will Give Recital Tonight
Miss Olga Pendleton presents her piano pupils in a recital this evening at 7 30 in Fellowship Hall First Methodist Church Princeton. Performers include Kathy Brenden Patty Mills Leslie Harvey Beverly Long Stephen Swecker Janet Hartsock Pete Smith Marcia Peggy Cruise Brenda Blankenship Sarah Fleshman Carol Barberie Linda Peck Rhett Summers Carol Smith Rebecca Harbert Gloria Meade Elizabeth Poston Catherine St Clair Nelle Johnston Sandra Baker Susan Barrett Linda Morris and Patricia Bingham.
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Olga Pendleton
Fellowship Hall
First Methodist Church
Princeton
Kathy Breeden
Patty Mills
Leslie Harvey
Beverly Long
Stephen Swecker
Janet Hartsock
Pete Smith
Marcia
Peggy Cruise
Brenda Blankenship
Sarah Fleshman
Carol Barberie
Linda Peck
Rhett Summers
Carol Smith
Rebecca Harbert
Gloria Meade
Elizabeth Poston
Catherine St. Clair
Nelle Johnston
Sandra Baker
Susan Barrett
Linda Morris
Patricia Bingham
Damage Action Settled In Court
Two damage actions by Hafid A Meadows guardian Brenda Gaye Meadows and Janet Meadows against Wilbur Applewhite were settled for Brenda 500 and Janet 2500 in circuit court on Monday. The girls were passengers in a car driven by Hafid Meadows when it collided with Applewhite on route 460 near Kellysville on Oct 11 1960. Both sustained injuries. Several other civil actions were discontinued for lack of prosecution. An infant Bettis Eugene Jones action against R H was noted as regarding water channel interference.
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Guardian
Brenda Gaye Meadows
Janet Meadows
Wilbur Applewhite
Brenda
Janet
Applewhite
Route 460
Kellysville
Janet Lee Hale
Gills
Douglas Gills
Mabel Price Waldron
John B. Waldron
John A
Phyllis Ann Stupalsky
Gralove, Inc
Richard Clayton Bragg
Jack B. Brags
Albert L. Jones
Bettis Eugene Jones
R. H
Resolution Sets Parking Limit for Septic Trucks
Princeton council discussed a resolution restricting septic tank trucks to park no more than one hour in the city with a fine up to 100 dollars and not applying to out of town properties. A second reading is slated for June 19.
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Princeton
WVU Accepts 59 In School of Medicine
West Virginia University announced that 59 students, the largest medical school class in history, have been accepted for entry this fall. Dean Clark K. Sleeth said the class will total 60 when the academic year begins, with representation from all sections of West Virginia and five other states.
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WVU
Morgantown
West Virginia University
School of Medicine
Clark K. Sleeth
West Virginia
Deeds Recorded and Will Probated For Dock F Farmer Estate
The will of Dock F. Farmer dated May 6 1957 was probated with Pearlie Farmer as executrix. Appraisers named include C W Murphy Lane Murphy and Sam Davis. Seven deeds were recorded transferring parcels in Princeton Low Gap and Mercer County plus land for school purposes and a release of land restrictions.
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Dock F. Farmer
Pearlie Farmer
C. W. Murphy
Lane Murphy
Sam Davis
Juanita Harry
Vis
William G. Sprinkle
Basil Davis
J. A
Elsie Irene Gillenwater
Henry Newson
Rosie New
Board of Education
Mercer County
Wood
G. J. Wood
Annie T. Wood
William J
Mary Louis Wood
Eleanor P. Bodell
G. J. Wood Sr
Mary Louise Wood
Pastor With Church Half Century Service Resigns
HINTON West Virginia AP Dr H T Hackney long serving pastor resigns from Central Baptist Church after 46 years total in ministry at the same congregation He says he has performed more than 2200 marriage ceremonies during his tenure and declines to disclose his age.
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Hackney
Orders Suspended Beer License for Kenova Tavern
Charleston AP reports Beer Commissioner G. T. Davis Jr. ordered a 30 day suspension of the beer license for a Kenova tavern on charges of possession and sale of liquor on the premises.
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Charleston
G. T. Davis Jr
Kenova
Princeton Residents Elected to WV Disabled American Veterans Posts
Three Princeton residents were elected to state offices in the West Virginia Department of Disabled American Veterans and its State Auxiliary. John L. Eberly Jr. of South Charleston was named state commander and Mrs. Everette Broyles of South Charleston was chosen State Auxiliary Commander.
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Princeton
West Virginia
Kroger Bids Open For Princeton Building Project
The Kroger Company seeks bids June 22 for a new Princeton building on Pendleton family property at Mercer North and Center Streets. The planned single story 150 by 110 foot block and brick front structure includes a two story section on North Street and a Mercer Street entrance. Completion estimate is 105 work days.
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Kroger Company
Pendleton
Mercer, North
Center Streets
Princeton City Hall
Princeton
North Street
Mercer Street
Preparing Sugar Syrup for Cold Drinks
To make a simple sugar syrup mix one cup sugar with one cup water. Heat gently until sugar dissolves then bring to a boil for five minutes. Cool the syrup and refrigerate in a covered container for use in cold drinks.
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