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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1924
Page
9
Licenses were issued for marriage in Matoaka and Bluefield. Local push for an office building near the courthouse grows as demand rises. Early produce appears in markets and Mercer farmers ship poultry. Baseball fundraising for Princeton Athens team continues with redoubled effort. Community events, church programs, library opening, and baccalaureate plans fill the week.
A. E. Kiser, special officer for the Virginian Railway, provided a wartime observation officer’s perspective. The Daily Telegraph prints a plane shot taken a week before a fatal wreck, showing Mercer Street from Main to Mercer Center, with the Virginian shops and large local industry visible in the distance. The image suggests only about one third of Princeton is depicted.
Princeton Gun Club defeated Bluefield Gun Club by sixteen points yesterday with a total 428 to 412 on the Princeton traps. Susong led both days on a 25 straight and 23 on the second attempt. The locals won the second team and first team rounds, tying the series after both days.
The Princeton Chautauqua program on Thursday June 26 presents O H Benson speaking on Broadcasting Youths Achievements. Benson, founder of youth clubs and a noted lecturer, attracts national attention through his youth programs. Louise Stallings headlines the third night with a recital by the renowned lyric mezzo soprano, formerly of Vassar's musical department and New York clubs.
County reports rising cut worm problems in home gardens due to unusual weather. Poisoned bran mash, prepared from bran Paris green salt syrup and warm water, is advised with evening application and keeping poultry out of treated areas. To combat potato and tomato blight, preventative spray instructions will be provided later and literature is available free from the county agent.
Three rooms suitable for light housekeeping available at 707 Straley Avenue Prince ton West Virginia. Preference given to a man and wife.
Voters on Tuesday June 10 will decide a 100000 bond issue for sewer and street improvements in Princeton. The plan prioritizes streets with petitions signed by more than three fifths of property owners and requires no tax burden beyond affected property owners. Voting sites are listed. opposition exists but proponents expect a clear majority if supporters turn out.
The Trip Around the World staged by the Gleaners and Circle 0 of the Baptist church drew strong financial and social enthusiasm Friday night. Homes representing India Africa Alaska America Japan offered vivid country tableaux and applause.
Renters seek garage space on Harrison Street. Contact at 273-L. St. for details.
Polls for the special election on the proposed $100,000 bond issue will be located in three wards: Ward 1 at the County Court House, Ward 2 in the Storeroom at Princeton Furniture Company, and Ward 3 at East Princeton School. Polls open from 6 30 to 7 30 pm.
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