Rev Thomas Priddy Denounces Shimmy in Sermon Noted Nationwide
Princeton West Virginia preacher Rev Thomas Priddy of First Methodist denounced the shimmy dance calling it devilish and abominable. The sermon drew large crowds and prompted talk of banning dance halls and an anti shimmy political issue in the upcoming city election.
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First Methodist
Princeton
Chicago Ledger
Daily Telegraph
W. Va
Mayo
Priddy
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J. C. Reynolds
J. H. Balthis
Belmont Methodist Church
Roanoke
East River High School
First Baptist Church
Waitman T. Barbe
Hinglish
West Virginia University
Church leader defends dancing exhibit amid censor criticisms
A church figure criticized self-appointed censors who barred an exhibition dance. He argued there is nothing wrong with the display, but warned that no sincere Christian can attend such venues.
Farm Bureau Plans Sheep Meeting June 21
Farmers urged to cooperate in purchasing by placing orders for sheep. A meeting is scheduled here on June 21 at 2 p.m. to adopt a specific sheep breed. Farm Agent Guy Dowdy requests all interested farmers to attend.
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Farm Bureau
Guy Dowdy
Mercer county pushes pedigreed stock drive for boys clubs
Mercer County Farm Bureau aims to stock boys clubs with pedigreed Short Horns and Berkshire pigs. Sheriff W J Elliott and J B Linkus have ordered cattle, while local farmers buy pigs to aid stock propagation. Other updates cover a baccalaureate sermon, senior class events, a World War Problems Chautauqua, and local hiring news.
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Mercer County Farm Bureau
W. J. Elliott
Princeton
J. B. Linkus
Montcalm
Farm Bureau
Mr. Linkus
Guy Dowdy
P. C. Twohig
Kegley
E. W. Hale
P. Griffith
Spanishburg
A.B. Caffee
Couple From Mont Chalm Readied For Hospital Operation
Mr and Mrs Coon Fanning of Montchalm were admitted to Memorial Hospital yesterday for surgery to remove dead bone from a broken leg suffered in an accident last fall.
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Coon Fanning
Montchalm
Memorial Hospital
Medical Treatment Notice for Neil McIntosh of Eccles
Under Medical Treatment Neil McIntosh of Eccles father of Mrs Noel superintendent nurse of Princeton Hospital entered that institution yesterday for a few days medical treatment For Sale Seven passenger six cylinder Haynes car used but very little and nearly as good as new Apply to Mro Noe Princeton Hospital Princeton West Virginia for particulars 6 2t t eu i
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Neil McIntosh
Eccles
Noel
Princeton Hospital
Mro
Noe
Princeton
W. Va
Taxi Driver Declares Dead After Wreck in Huntington
Huntington June 6 James H. Coventon fifty nine fainted while driving a taxi on a main street causing the car to crash into a tree. His neck was broken and death was instantaneous. Two passengers escaped injury.
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James H. Coventon
Huntington
W. Va
James HH. Coventon
Local labor trouble spreads in Williamson area
Reports show boilermaker members urged to ignore Bluefield troubles until grand lodge guidance arrives. O'Brien in Bluefield could not confirm the telegram's authenticity, while Williamson workers mostly stayed home after a Colonial Theatre meeting that produced no concrete action amid circulating rumors.
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Boilermakers’ Union
Williamson
Bluefield
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O'Brien
Norfolk and Western
Rotary Club Adopts Stand Against Daylight Saving Repeal At Meeting
The Rotary Club met at the Commercial Hotel and unanimously directed the secretary to inform West Virginia congress members that the club favors keeping daylight saving. New members Harry Waugh and Rev. Samuel Moore attended, with several visitors present. R. B. Parrish was installed as president and T. L. Wilson as secretary, and committee appointments across multiple areas were announced.
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West Virginia
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Samuel Moore
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Mofffett McCue
Charles M. Rudder
R. B. Parrish
Harry M. Waugh
John T Goodykoontz
W. D. Easley
W. M Curtis
Rood Roads
James G. Stone
Wade
St. Clair
Charles M Scott
Edwin C. Wade
Wm. R. Worthington
C. B. Hancock
R. I. Develin
E. R. Burks
D. M. Easley
Millard G Whitlow
W. ©. Given
Stailman
A. Kienzle
J. H. Hore
A. B. Mahood
D. &. French
J. L. Alexander
D. E. French
H Goodykoontz
Thomas
Solon Indicts Ohio Legislator for Soliciting Bribes
Frank Delehanty of Cleveland, a member of the Ohio legislature, surrendered to Franklin county sheriff on two indictments for soliciting a $500 bribe from Dr. Russell Skeels and offering $2,000 to Senator Howell Wright to aid passage of the non medical practice bill.
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Columbus
Ohio
Frank Delehanty
Cleveland
Franklin County
Delehanty
Russell Skeels
Howell Wright
Wright
Checking Up Treaty Copies in Paris on June 6
The American peace delegation in Paris moves to verify copies of the German peace terms after reports that some copies have reached New York. They aim to confirm if any copies are missing and ensure all issued texts are accounted for.
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Paris
Associated Press
New York
Senate clash over investigation into treaty copies escalates
Continued debate features Senator Lodge denying evasion while Senator Hitchcock urges a fuller inquiry. Senators Borah and Lodge discuss scope and potential subpoenas. Speculation grows on how the inquiry will proceed and where leaks may have originated.
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Senator Lodge
Foreign Relations
Hitchcock
Lodge
Borah
Senate
Went Ads Offer Sparks Reader Pay Experiment
A local newspaper teases a reader incentive by promising payment for trying the Went Ads. The brief notes potential rewards and how readers might participate, implying a marketing trial or promotional scheme.
Old Hen Gets Thirsty Citizens Into Trouble
Huntington W Va June 6 Prosecuting attorney Robert L Blackwood says several Cabell county residents have been indicted after an investigation of alleged moon shining In the city Most are charged with producing a beverage named Old Hen made from corn meal and raisins Police seized several barrels of supposed evidence in a recent raid.
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Huntington
W. Va
Robert L. Blackwood
Cabell County
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