Jownn PRINCETON Jury Views Property In Highway Case
A jury was chosen to hear condemnation suits in circuit court and others were discharged. The panel viewed properties for a county road right of way and heard tests on valuations for land from the coal county to the White property and a 23 car for the Matoaka Kegley road. Witnesses will testify on June 9 as the term nears close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Howell M. Tanner
Esterday
Ock District
Weyanoke Coal and Coke Company
Pocahontas Coal and Coke Company
Coal County
T. G. White
Amanda Ile
M. E
W. Wompson
State Road Commission
Matoaka-Kegley Road
The Billion Year Old Tree Cartoon Explained
The Sunday panel depicts Mimidzuka rising over a site where Japanese forces buried the ears of 10 000 Korean soldiers from the 1598 campaign. It notes Taiko Hideyoshi’s role and Chinese intervention that halted annexation while Japan took 0 000 ears as a symbol of victory.
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Japan
Korea
Hideyoshi
Princeton Personal Notices Highlight Summer Activities and Visits
Miss Frances Ballard of Peters Town West Virginia is at Concord College for summer school. Visitors include Mrs Jack Williams and Miss Leola Terrill of Wytheville and Miss Dorothy Terrill of hee V. They spent a Sunday with Mrs B W Early in Center Street. Mrs William McKinley Lowe of Columbus Ohio visited W A Lowe on Mercer Street. Frances Cox of Pittsburgh is guest of Mrs Calloway on Park Avenue. Lacy Kirby returned from Elkhorn West Virginia to join Concord College summer session. Miss Ann Ballard of Bluefield visited Mr and Mrs R H Bonham on Eighth Street. Mrs Merrill Calloway on College Avenue returned from Norfolk Virginia. Miss Harriet Woolfolk and Miss Clara Hicks head to V P I finals at Blacksburg with Miss Dorothy Burnett of Independence as guest of the DeJarnettes. Reynolds Lynch of El Lexington? and Joe Carter, V P I cadets, were in town Sunday. Dr W M Morrell and son Jim also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Ballard
Peterstown
W. Va
D. K. Callaway
Straley Avenue
Mercer Street
Ming Frances Cox
Pittsburgh
Calloway
Park Avenue
James Butterworth
Harrison Street
Bluefield
Lacy Kirby
Elkhorn
East Princeton
Concord College
Ann Ballard
R. H. Bonham
Merrill Calloway
College Avenue
Norfolk
Virginia
Harriet Woolfolk
Clara Hampton Hicks
Blacksburg
Dorothy Burnett
Independence
Emory and Henry graduates, local visits noted
The report mentions mie attending Emory and Henry College commencement in Emory Virginia and returning home that night. Miss Whilda Wheeler and Dorothy Lyons left for Bristol Virginia for the Epworth league assembly this week. Exsie Jones from Greenbrier Valley Hospital visited friends in the city, and Major One Strock and wife of Virginia were guests of Mr. Oye Black along with Mrs. Roscoe Pendleton, Mrs. Mary Sutton, and Herbert Bowling spending the weekend in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
Emory and Henry College
Emory, Va
Highland Avenue
Whilda Wheeler
Dorothy Lyons
Bristol
Epworth League Assembly
Exsie Jones
Greenbrier Valley Hospital
Ronceverte
One Strock
Eee . Va
Oye Black
Princeton Society Event At Mrs Williamson’s Home
The Evening Circle of the Presbyterian church meets tonight from 1 to 4 p m at the home of Mrs S G Williamson in Athens with Mrs Harry Karnes and Miss May Bauquess coordinating. All members urged to attend.
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Princeton Society
Harry Karnes
The
Presbyterian Church
S. G. Williamson
May Bauquess
Episcopal guild meeting Friday at 1 PM
The Episcopal guild will meet Friday at 1 o'clock at the home of Mrs. L. BE. Will young of Hale avenue with Mrs. E. A. Hutchinson and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Episcopal Guild
D L Biedier Joint Hostesses Call for Thursday Replies
D L Biedier joint hostess group asks all members to contact either hostess by Thursday morning for coordination and planning of upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Biedier
First Baptist T. E. E. L. Class Meeting Set at Mrs Johnson’s Home
The T. E. L. class of the First Baptist church meets this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Mrs. T. M. Johnson’s home on College avenue. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. EE. L
First Baptist Church
T. M. Johnson
College Avenue
Powell Class to Meet at First Baptist Tuesday Night
The Powell class of the First Baptist church will hold its regular monthly meeting at the church Tuesday night at 7 30. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
First Baptist Church
Weekend fishing party attendees cited for moonshine possession
G D Woods Courtney Tanner Sheriff J Otis Bowling Dr W C Epling J E Lambert George H Brown H L Glenn L E B White and Hal P Harman joined a weekend fishing party at Shanklin's Ferry lodge on New River. Luther Snider fined 58.45 for home brew and 10 days jail on default. Moonshine fine 137.85 and 30 days. N A Lovejoy fined 61.25 six months jail for pistol tote. George Williams fined 61.25 for second offense drunkenness. All three men jailed by Magistrate John B Bailey. Special Constable J B Boyd led arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Woods
Courtney Tanner
J. Otis Bowling
W. C. Epling
J. E. Lambert
George H. Brown
H. L. Glenn
L. E B. White
Hal P. Harman
New River
Shanklin’s Ferry
Luther Snider
John B. Bailey
Matoaka
Snider
N. A. Lovejoy
George Williams
Bailey
J. B. Boyd
Revival closes at South Princeton Church adds new members
The revival meeting at South Princeton Church of Christ led by Rev. G. W. Talbert ended at 8 p.m. Sunday. Seven new members joined the church. Four people were baptized Sunday afternoon at Ingleside, with three more planned for baptism soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Princeton Church
Patterson Freed In County Jail Stay For Pistol Charge
Shed Patterson, colored, was taken to the county jail Sunday by Constable Arthur McKinney to serve a six months sentence for carrying a pistol as ordered by Magistrate John E. Bailey. He also faced a drunk charge with fines and costs totaling 105.70 dollars. Lightning damaged the Honaker home on Princeton avenue during a severe storm. plaster was broken, a light socket melted, and Mrs. Honaker was severely shocked but not seriously hurt. Nearby, Joe Wynne received a slight shock while shaving as lightning struck near the water basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shed Patterson
Arthur McKinney
Matoaka
John E. Bailey
Patterson
J. R. Honaker
Princeton Avenue
Honaker
Joe Wynne
Honakers
Administrator Named for William A Haley Estate
The Flat Top National Bank was appointed administrator of the estate of William A Haley in a fiduciary order filed in the county clerk's office yesterday. G H Law Head trust officer qualified as administrator by taking the oath. S H Belcher L C Fowlkes and W B Hicks appointed appraisers of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flat Top National Bank
William A. Haley
G. H. Lawhead
S. H. Belcher
L. C. Fowlkes
W. B. Hicks
Austin Holds Em Handing 8 4 Victory Over Pocahontas
Austin kept Piedmont in check in all but the ninth as Princeton Boosters beat Pocahontas Indians 8 to 4 Sunday at Princeton field. Princeton tallied in the fourth fifth and eighth while Pocahontas scored once in the fifth and three times in the ninth before Austin relented.
Indians Fall Short as Roosters Rally in Poor Base Running
Ten runs crossed early when Billy Sowers doubled and Lovern tripled to drive in two. Mel Kitchens, a former Bluefield player, appeared in the Roosters lineup. Both teams miscued with errors as Indians failed on base running and scattered defensive mistakes marked the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sowers
Lovern
Mel Kitchens
Bluefield
Roosters
Indians
Boy Scout Camp Opens at Camp Roland This June
The annual Boy Scout camp runs June 6 to June 26 at Camp Roland. Any local boy over 11 may attend regardless of scouting status. Arrangements can be made with scoutmasters Jay, Fred Williams, or Karl Mariart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Roland
Jay
Fred Williame
Karl Mariart
Circle Seven Woman's Missionary Society Meet at Center Street
Circle No. 7 of the First Methodist church met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. J. H. Reynolds home on Center street with Mrs. J. H. Meador leading. Julie Hetherington spoke on Stewardship. Leaflet given by Mrs. J. H. Perry. Bible study by Mrs. Early Robertson. meeting closed by Mrs. W. D. Pendleton. Thirteen members and two Athens visitors, Mrs. James Neal and Mrs. Charles Archer, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
J. H. Reynolds
Center Street
J. ©. Meador
J. H. Meador
Julie Hettherington
J. H. Perry
Early Robertson
W. D. Pendleton
Floyd Henderson
James Neal
Charles Archer
Athens
Funeral Rites Today for Mrs Shelton at Princeton Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie M. Shelton 62 wife of John J. Shelton prominent farmer will be held at her Princeton area home at 2 30 this afternoon conducted by Dr W M Morrell and Rev Frank L Stuck. Interment Monte Vista Cemetery flower bearers and pallbearers named. She was born in Mercer county November 30 1869 married April 13 1905 and leaves husband daughter and grandson. she was survived by sisters and brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie M. Shelton
John J. Shelton
Princeton
Princeton-Beckley Highway
W. M. Morrell
M. E
Frank L. Stuck
First Church of Christ
Monte Vista
J. B. Monroe
Mary Sutton
Mieses Eupha Bonham
Billie Shumate
Ruth Woodson
Anice Gott
Ruth Shumate
Minnie Sue Barger
Lowery G. Bowling
R. N. Vermillion
S. F. Cleghon
Dinner party hosted at Bane Virginia by Mrs Gibboney and Miss Matthews
Mrs William Gibboney and Miss Lizzie Matthews entertained with a dinner party at their home in Bane Virginia on Wednesday. Attendees from Pearisburg included Mrs Martin Williams Mrs William Dills and many others together with Mrs Matthew a of Big Stone Gap.
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Pearisburg
William Gibboney
Lizzie Matthews
Bane
Martin Williams
William Dills
S. Hoge Sr
L. Harshbarger
Bernard Mason
Frank Strader
A. 8. Phiegar
T. F. Witten
G. W. Webb
R. B. Houchins
Zella K. Woodrum
Janie Bingham
Jean Law
Matthewa
Big Stone Gap
Presbyterian auxiliary plans meeting at Mrs. Williams home
The Presbyterian auxiliary will meet at the home of Mrs. Martin Williams on Wednesday afternoon, June 8. Locals note recent visits and stays by Mrs. D. M. St. Clair Jr., Miss Kate Thompson, Miss Inez Johnson, Miss Esther Smith, and others visiting relatives in Bluefield, Bristol, Tazewell, Roanoke, and Hayes Store as well as regional social guests of Mrs. J. H. Givens and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Martin Williams
G. Day
Bluefield
D. W. Mason
Kate Thompson
Norfolk
Sam Thompson
D. M. St. Clair Jr
Washington, D. C
W. W. Walker
Inez Johnson
Princeton
Winnie Brotherton
A. E. Dinsmore
Eleanor Clark
Wise
J. A. Booth
R. B. Houchins
Roanoke
Forrest Guthrie
John W. Allen and Son
Nancy Pearson
Charles C. Fulton
Indiana
R. L. Rosenbaum
Daugh
Local Commencement Notes and Staff Attendances
Elizabeth and Mary of Jonesville Va attended the commencement exercises this week with plans to return Sunday accompanied by Mr. Rosenbaum, high school principal. Mrs Theodore Thomas and several girls shopped in Bluefield Tuesday. State Police officers FE Hedrick spent the week at Virginia Beach attending training school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ters
Elizabeth
Mary
Jonesville
Rosenbaum
Theodore Thomas
Misses Vanda
Mary Sue Thomas
Nina Johnston
Willie Macshelton
Bluefield
State Police
B. Hedrick
Virginia Beach
Flynn Funeral Rites Held For J. P. Flynn
Funeral service conducted at Gott Funeral chapel for J. P. Flynn 45 who died Sunday afternoon after a long illness at H. B. Broyles home South avenue The service was led by Dr Edward Stubblefield First Baptist church The body followed to Monroe county for interment in Broyles cemetery Flynn a Silinos native long time city barber became ill last September He leaves his widow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gott
J. P. Flynn
H. B. Broyles
South Avenue
Edward Stubblefield
First Baptist Church
Monroe County
Broyles
Flynn
Silinos
Silver Springs Sewing Circle Postponed
The Silver Springs Sewing circle will not meet this afternoon due to the T E L class meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Springs
Have you a speaking acquaintance with the woman next door
Tit Bits notes a witty exchange about social distance and familiarity between neighbors, illustrating light social satire with a sharp one liner.
Death of McDowell County magistrate Padbury shocks Switchback
P D Padbury 37 longtime Pocahontas Fuel clerk and Elkhorn district justice of the peace died after an operation for ruptured appendix. He had served since 1928 and was a World War veteran. Survived by widow Mike Sale a daughter Jean and several relatives. Funeral arrangements not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
P. D. Padbury
Elkhorn
McDowell County
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Switchback
Padbury
Justice of the Peace
E. L. Dickergan
Coaldale
Staunton
B. F. Howard
McDowell-Mingo
Mike Sale
Rock
Jean
Joseph Henry Padbury
Ha Own
Ga. Norman
Hagerstown
Walter P. Padbury
Richlande
Beni Kedem
Nobles of Mystic Shrine
Maybeury Lodge
Ko of Pythias
Beury Lodge
Elke
Miss Partlow Shifts to Fairmont Normal Summer School
Miss Helen Partlow departed Sunday for Fairmont to enroll in the Fairmont Normal Summer School. Mr and Mrs Ben Hatfield were mentioned in the same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Partlow
Fairmont
Fairmont Normal Summer School
Ben Hatfield
Hatfield Preparations to Blast Premier Mountain Cut
Hatfield Construction plans to dynamite the remaining mountainside to complete the Route 12 road cut through Premier Mountain. The event draws crowds eager to watch the rock and dirt fall as the roadway is cleared for progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatfield Construction Company
Premier Mountain
Welch to Elect Officials Today
Welch voters go to the polls to elect a mayor and five councilmen for two years on a Republican ticket led by Mayor John W. Blakely. Balloting runs 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Presby terian Church City Hall and Hemp Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Onle
Eld
John W. Blakely
Gail T. Carter
Edward A. Herzbrun
Dr. J. Howard Anderson
Grover C. Johnson
Sully Marchitelli
Presbyteris Church
City Hall
Hemphill
D A R Chapter to Place Grave Marker in Va
A Colonel Andrew Donnally chapter committee of the Daughters of the American Revolution will travel to Christiansburg Virginia today to place a grave marker for Mrs Mary Shields Stamper a charter member who died suddenly five years ago Easter Sunday Mrs Stamper is the chapter’s sole deceased member mentioned in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Donnally
Daughtres of the
Christiansburg
Mary Shields Stamper
Piano Recital Highlights Honor Local Students At Appalachian Room
The Appalachian community room hosted a piano recital by pupils of Mrs. Emmett H. Cox with silver pins awarded to Ann Hurd Stellar and Betty Smith for outstanding work. The program featured duets, trios, and solos by Mary Louise Eddins, Imogene Collier, Sallie Minton, Elizabeth Rosen, Betty Garrett Cox, and others, with performances ranging from classical waltzes to March Militaire and Polonaise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett H. Cox
Appalachian Community Room
Ann Hurd Stellar
Betty Smith
Presser
Melva Payne
Imogene Collier
Elizabeth Waltz
Martin
Mary Louise Eddins
Streabog
Sallie Minton
Cookie Bush
Gruelle
Sonny Boy Cox
Rebe
Gray
Dvorak
Elizabeth Rosen
Oesten
Strea
Ann Stellar
Marjorie Lee Nicholson
Band
Betty Garrett Cox
Hall
Marjorie Hall Nicholson
Wright
Chopin
Schubert
Russell
West Virginia considers revoking Allstate licenses
Charleston security commissioner W. F. Bogges studied whether the West Virginia licenses of Allstate Fire Insurance and Allstate Insurance, both Chicago, should be revoked for soliciting by mail without local agents. A company representative said they would appoint agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VIEWS
Charleston
W. F. Boggens
State Auditory Office
West Virginia
Allstate Fire Insurance Company
Allstate Insurance Company
Chicago
Boggese
After the Business Preacher Dialogue
In a Pathfinder item Mr. Johnson refuses to raise his hand with the congregation desiring to go to heathen. The preacher asks why and Johnson says he does not want to go there and prefers to follow business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Preacher
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Paragrafhs
Mrs. Shelton
W. A. Barger
Honaker Ave
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A. A. Wilson
Frank Chappell
Margaret Houston
Elizabeth Bird
W. E. Dickerson
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War
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L. H. Jarrett
Twin Branch
X. T. Hill
Davy
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St. Louis
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Ohio Line
Ohio National Guard
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W. C. Cox
A. F. Taylor
East St. Louis
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Boots
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Arpot
A. N. Harris
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