Opening of Cure Market Delayed at Mercer Farm Bureau
Mercer County Farm Bureau held at the county courthouse decided to delay the curb market opening in Princeton to the second Saturday in July the eleventh due to the recent freeze. A plan moved September 22 26 fair week events be turned over to the Mercer Hunting and Game Protective Association for a dog exhibition. The livestock feature will close Friday. Officers elected include President J A Douglas Hailey Vice President W L G Makenzie Secretary Treasurer H G Harbor Directors named from multiple townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Farm Bureau
County Court House
Princeton
Mercer Hunting and Game Protective Association
F. Bratton
J. J. Shelton
H. 1 B. Martin
Mercer
A. W. Cummings
Purine Mills
Jacksons Mills
Mercer County
State Farm Bureau Convention
Camp
J. A. Donging Bailey
W. L. G. McKennie
Princeton church groups host Camp Fire service and meetings
Local churches announce a Camp Fire Meeting at 7 p m Sunday hosted by the Senior Christian Endeavor group. Numerous notices report court actions, tourism growth in Princeton, and upcoming sermons and lectures at Bluefield and Concord colleges, with civic events, elections recounts, and community programs across Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Paul Bullion
Mullins
Gladys Minnick
Matoaka
Charlie Fitzgerald
Lucy Crawley
Bluefield
Gaston
Robingon
Martinsville, Va
Em Eunice Clyburn
Kelleysville
Mrs Clark J Thomas Buried Today in Princeton
Mrs Clark J Thomas died at her east Princeton home after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at the residence at 10:30 this morning with burial in Oakwood cemetery. Survived by husband C J Thomas and seven children, a brother and two sisters, all of Princeton. A lost crepe de chine dress in black and white from Oakvale to Princeton was found and returned to Mrs A T Rica on Front Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark J. Thomas
C. J.thomas
East
Princeton
Oakwood Cemetery
Thames
Hallie Clark
Rufus
Ray
Oscar
Bernard
Rovert
Clayton
D. D. Hall
H. D. Gore
Maud Chambers
Oakvale
Summer School at Princeton with Mr Phipps in Athens
A summer program will run five mornings weekly from 9:00 to 11:15 with instruction by Mr Phipps and an able corps of teachers. Children aged 4 to 14 may enroll as school members. Funeral services for Virgil Hambrick, 11 years old, son of Giles G. Hambrick, will be held at First Baptist Church at 3:00 p.m. Rev. B. Randal will assist in the service with Rev. A. B. Moore of Athens and Rev. H. Phipps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Presbyterian Church
C. H. Phipps
J. IL. Jackson
Jackson
Christian Endeavor
Es Methodist Church
Randall
Lord's Bupper
Virgil Hambrick
Epworth League
League
Martha Washington College
Abingdon
Princeton
Phipps
Athens
Giles GC. Hambrick
Main Street
Aingering
First Baptist Church
B. Randal
Methodist Church
A. B. Moore
Hey
Public librarian chosen for Princeton library board
Princeton Public Library board elected Miss Paulina McIntosh to fill the librarian pension vacancy caused by Mrs. B. S. McNeer’s resignation. Trustees praised McNeer’s service and noted McIntosh’s experience. They also urged voluntary donations of one or two dollars from each library user to fund several hundred new books, with purchases tied to contributions and patron use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees
Paulina MclIntosh
B. 8. McNeer
Josefra. MecNeer
Princeton
Miss McIntosh
Lighting fixtures revised with trade-in plan
Rusmisell Electric Company introduces to install new decorative lighting and take old fixtures as trade-in. C T Ruemisell notes shift from basic lamps to stylish, color coordinated fittings blending with home decor and daytime visibility. The program mirrors the auto industry practice of trading in old units for new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusmivel Electric Company
Stytes
C. T. Ruemisell
Rusmisell Electric Company
Mystery of where fishing is allowed in the county
The county court clerk’s office details fishing licenses by county numbers while streams remain closed. Rumors point to New River where fish bite, yet outside it only Black Creek holds many suckers. Bluestone River hosts carp, and the commission aims to exterminate carp to restore other species. A government plan may stock trout to Bluestone, and a river docking project is proposed. District Game Protector J. Woodoon seeks $000,000 for the project while community members express sympathy for a bereaved family.
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New River
Jeaae Walton
Black Creek
Vale
Marcer
Protector J
Woodoon Haa
Thie River
Princeton Social Circles Picnic Season Expands in Mercer
In Mercer the picnic season grows with several small gatherings last week and plans for a Sunday school outing to New River in Giles county. If realized it will be a major day trip for Princeton families, featuring train travel, abundant food, water recreation, and broad play areas for children.
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Mercer
Princeton
New River
Giles County
Hich
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Farm Bureau
Zella Qh. Bailey
Robert C. Bailey
Gladys Gullion
George R. Gullons
Daisy C. McCrosky
W. L. MecCrosky
Court House
Main
West Princeton
West End
Mercer Street
Tidgar Lawrence
Virginian
T. C. Hubbard
Mission
Lawrence
Mr. Odar
Highland Avenue
R. C. Sutherland's
and &King
Misa Overholt
W.H. Roverts
Jackson's
Milla
Marion County Four H. Club
Cc. H. Kanode
Athena
Athens Four H. Club
Mr. Roberts
Foresty Recorder
C. H. Shepherd
B. King
Republican Executive Committee
H. M. Louthan
Bluefield College
Mattle Bowlins
Armstrong
Offertoire
Nellie M. Noel
Princeton Hospital
Concord College
Paslay
M. Louthan
Baptist Church
H. W. B Straley, III
Concord State College
Oh. Phinow Wad
Duckson
Birmingham
Alabama
Robert T Lopkins
First National
Hank Bldg
Princeton, W. Va
Mowergage Service & Read Estate CO
Bluefield, W. Ya
Princeton, We
Noor
Meron
Quality Printing Company
Palace Restaurant
New Grand Cafe
Pauline McIintosh
Cam
J. C. Reynolds
Drs. Wallingfort
Batley
Adair
Jordon
Laula Jordon
Noah Adair
Logan
Holden
Mae Yoho
Sims
Yoho
Mfe
Misa Yoho
Sherwod Eddy
Methodist
J. H. Reynolds
Tire
H. H. Ball
E. L. Robertson
M. V. Carr
Greenville Orphanaxe
J. E. Lamsbert
Mercer Healing Springs
Madison
Madison Mills
Broadway
New York
Norfolk
Virginian Railway
R. C. Rutherland
W. Va
Woody
A.G. P
Bank of Princeton
Mercer Insurance Agency
Lanton Department
Seventh and
Mercer Streets
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