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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1936

Page

10

Circuit Court to Finish May Term This Week in Princeton

In Princeton, several chancery actions are set for Monday in circle court. Judge Tidke Howell Tanner is expected to finish the May term early this week. Magistrate B L Davidson and C J Thompson oversee the docket. Thompson filed eight suits for $10 each after service was cut off. the Appalachian Electric Power Company contends the cut off was valid and that the matter lies with the public service commission, not Davidson's court.

Circle Court Howell M. 'Tanner Appalachian Electric Power Company Magisetrate B. L Davidson Public Service Commiasion

Princeton Society Circles Hold Midmonth Church Meetings

Circles of the First Methodist Church in Princeton held their regular monthly meetings with fourteen members and two children present. Devotionals, leaflets, and Bible lessons were shared, followed by refreshments for attendees and guests. A piano recital at Mercer school auditorium was announced with many pianists listed to perform.

Thompson Reader Riley Grittith Hogera Paulm Day Deway Bailey Mra. Bailey Claud Moses Thompson C. Fanning L. C. Manning Princeton Avenue Charles Lester Jesus Fanning John J. W. Murphy T. Garret W. H. Foster Harry. Strong Roy Tiller Ruth Bowman Roy Tiler Harry Strong Graves Norma Barret Roy Jones J. Earl Goodwin College Avenue Mra. W Bay North Walker Etrest D.T. Carr Sowera Early Robertson N. Vermillion M. EL A. E. Dangerfield Blusfield Avenue Ida Alexander Wilford McCutcheon Mra. A. Pudge W. E. Grady Mra. Dangerfield Guy Ritter Hosteas Mra. C. C. Sarver As Fudge E. H. Bay Margaret Goode Mra. Barger Rolen Morence Deyerte B. K. Deyerte Waigon Mra. A. Fudgs Mra B. J. Robertson R. L. George Florence Daveria Mra. Fostter Athena Road

Engagement of Dorothy Shelton to Jack McKamvy

A society note details the engagement of Dorothy Shelton of Straley avenues to Jack McKamvy of Knoxville Tennessee. The announcement came at a party hosted by Mrs Shelton, with pink and green decor, bridge and Monopoly games, and a telegram reveal that the wedding will occur on July 3. Miss Shelton, a Princeton High and West Virginia Business College alumna, works for Bluefield Telephone. McKamvy is a University of Tennessee graduate and a tannery valley construction engineer.

Misa Dorothy Shelton R. B. Shelton Straley Avenues Jack McKamvy Knoxville Gupid Tia Mount Olympus Missus Alta Lee Johnston Thelms, Allen Trosaie Williamson Eunice Hatsher Inex Johnson Ralph Kane Harold Brown Mesars Marshall Spangler Mervin’ Millar Frank Hall Robert Haenbarger Edward Johnson Due Garland Mark Johnson Jack McKamey N. T. James Tenn Mias Shelton Fa Princeton High School West Virginia Business College Bluefeld W. Va Bluefield, Telephone Company McKameya University of Tennessee Em- Dinyad Tannesses Vailey. Authority Daily Vacation Bible School Baptiat Goodwill Center

Lindside Notes Highlights Local Society and Program

Ruth Crawford presented the Co sworth league program in Lindside West Virginia. A joint meeting of Coulters chapel and Union Charity club was held at Mrs A S Thompson's with Myra and Lee Cantiberry presiding. The event honored Mrs Weaver Cook with a miscellaneous shower and included a business session led by Dave Boothe. Local residents reported visits and weekend gatherings with friends in Bluefield Union Wayside and Mullins.

Ladies' Missionary Society of

Annual meeting of farm bureau to be held next Saturday

The Market County Farm Bureau will hold its annual membership meeting Saturday at 10 o clock in the extension office in the new Princeton post office building. Officers and directors for 1936 43 will be elected and reports from the curb market and farm committee are expected. Prominent speakers are planned with the captain program to be announced later.

Market County Farm Bureau Princeton Curb Market Fme Tsa Mercer County

Court postpones actions on motions until recount ends

Atlas meeting reports the county court passing on motions and orders to be entered at the edge of the Democratic recount. The Saturday session was recalled to wait for completion of the recount. Recount resumes Tuesday starting with Rock district. Heaver Pond district vote to be recounted. court to hold regular June meeting Monday.

Deadline June 13 for Work Sheets in County Program

June 13 is the deadline for filing work sheets under the Agricultural Conservation program. In Mercer county 374 farmers have filed, covering 48,103 acres, with more than 400 expected countywide. State figures project over 15,000 farmers statewide joining the program. County committees and agents will devote time next week to assist farmers in completing sheets, with volunteer workers scheduled in multiple communities.

Mercer County Herman M. Bowers East Central Secretary of Agriculture West Virginia Washington Wooddell Old Athens Road Springs Road el- Road Goodwin's Chapel Lerona Elgood Danteley Dunne Pinoak Lashmeat Hatcher Ceres Littlesburg Bluewell Brush Fork Bramwell Lile Princeton

Missionary Circle Meet Set With Mrs Swim In West Virginia

A brief note from Springton West Virginia reports the regular meeting of the missionary circle will be held Thursday at the home of Mrs A C Swim. Mrs G N Caldwell and Mrs Muncy spent the weekend with Eugens and Howari Swim.

Myrtle Bane First Methodist Church Springton W. Va Sircle A.C Mra Muncy

Liberal Reward for Belgian Police-Bull Dog Return

A liberal reward is offered for the return of a dark brown Belgian police-bull dog named Lew Wet zal. He has large upright ears and wheat straw tall stature. Grace and Roy are mentioned in relation to the appeal.

Lew Wetzal Grace Roy

SALE on Boys and Girls Shoes This Week

Overstocked stock of new spring and summer boys and girls shoes offered at drastic reductions for rapid clearance. Shoes available in white black or tan. Great chance to fit a child with a needed pair or an extra pair for handy use.

Visitors gather in Wasnoka and Virginia over weekend

Gen visits Mrs T L Little at Wasnoka while Mr and Mrs Mac Powers and Mr and Mrs Bert Colter visit in Virginia. A roasting event is hosted by Mrs Hobart Burtein and family along with Mrs A G Bwim Friday night.

T. L. Little Wasnoka Tusaday Mac Powers

Princeton Personalities and Local Notes Tonight

Mrs C A Bratton of 891 Mercer Street submitted a toast operation at Memorial hospital Saturday and is reported to be recovering. Milton Shumate of Park Avenue visited friends in Diamond and Charleston over the weekend. Miss Jeasle Lilly and brother Jos Lilly left yesterday for Detroit to spend several days visiting sister Mrs Silas Hoback. Gunpowder first used to discharge a projectile early in the 19th century in a device of German monk Bernard Schwarz.

Spanishburg Light Princeton Ray J. H. Staley Cedar Springs Maggie Jones H. A. Breuster Jenking Byrn Woody Light Charleston G. D Andy Gray Wenattah Mary Ardith C. A. Bratton Mercer Street Memorial Hospital Milton Shumate Park Avenue Diamond Jeasle Lilly Jos Lilly l Detroit Mra Silas Hoback Germany Barnard Schwarz

Furnished House for Rent in Ber Tember Openes

Furnished six room house with four bedrooms and two baths available in Ber tember. Contains Frigidaire and electric stove, garage, utilities paid by tenant. Posi tion June 15 or 20. Rent 25 dollars per month in advance to Mrs B. Rich at 118 College Hill.

Posgession Achool Bertember B. Rich College Hill

For Rent Cozy Furnished Apartment Ad

Cozy furnished apartment listing reads Gaa brigats bath included and priced reasonable. Call 183-J for details.

Cali

Real estate bargains on Bluefield Princeton road

Multiple properties listed near Princeton and Bluefield including 8 room brick residences with modern amenities and land packages. Highlights include 8 room bungalow with full basement, hot water heat, and garage. 42 acre country homes with orchard and tank. 120 acre farm with cleared land and outbuildings. riverfront farms with 40 acres river bottom and stock water. terms offered with cash and easy monthly payments.

Bludfield-Princhton Road Bluefield Princeton Blueston Beckley Highway Jos Pringston Monrod County Thia

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