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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1950

Page

9

4-H Charting Camp Opens At Glenwood Park

The Mecer County 4-H Charting Camp will run Friday to Sunday at Glenwood Park with 4:30 registration tomorrow afternoon. Attendees include 4-H charting members and older youths aiming to complete charting soon. Speakers cover health, blue ribbon clubs, ambition, good environment, culture, useful hands, plus a banquet with vocal music and a sermon at Westminster church.

Mecer County Glenwood Park Paul Champion B. C. Snidow Robert Stewart J. D. Baisden B. C. Hodges William Houchins Concord Training School Josephine Keatley Princeton C. H. Patterson Westminster Presbyterian Church Bluefield Irene Johnson Emma Mallory Lyda Winfrey Betty Roberta Brock

Four Area Men Enlist In Service

Carl E. Bragg of Springton reenlisted in the U S Army for three years in the armored cavalry. Robert L. Jones Ronald D Worrell and Robert K Griggs of Peters town enlisted in the corps of engineers regular army for three years. The four have been sent to the Third Armored Division Fort Knox Ky by Sergeant Nathan L Leslie.

Carl E. Bragg Springton U. S. Army Armored Cavalry Robert L. Jones Ronald D.worrell Robert K. Griggs Peterstown Corps of Engineers Regular Army Nathan L. Leslie U. S. Air Force Third Armored Division Fort Knox

Princeton ALTAR SOCIETY MEETS

The Altar Society of Sacred Heart Church held its regular monthly gathering at Mrs. Wilson Hoge’s Mercer Street home. Vice president Mrs. Leo Watters chaired in the president’s absence, opening with prayer and planning a bake sale for June 21 at the Long Shop.

Altar Society Ladies of the Altar Society Sacred Heart Catholic Church Wilson Hoge Mercer Street Leo Watters Francis Galvin Edward Tighe Mesdames B. Lanton J. R. Low R. J. Rogers Hartwell Crumpecker

Junior Canasta Club Plans Weiner Roast at Mill Dam

The Junior Canasta Club met at Miss Lois June Johnston’s home on Princeton Oakvale road with Mrs Ellsworth Mangus as president. Plans were made for a weiner roast at the mill dam on Friday June 16 after the business meeting capsule sisters exchanged presents and canasta.

Lois June Johnston Princeton-Oakvale Road Ellsworth Mangus Mill Dam

Radio WLOH’s Daily Music and Talk Schedule

A listing of broadcasts from Radio WLOH including worship hour daily devotions musical programs aim at female vocalists and bands, sports and weather updates, Red Sox vs Browns game, evening music blocks, and dance party segments with hosts Carle Vaughn Monroe Cavalcade of Music and Meet the Band along with late news and sports reports.

Duke Cloca Battle of the Vocalists Moviel Sand Lick Mornquest Plantation Riders of the Purple Rage Arcady Farm Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns Conroe Blue Barron Carle Vaughn Monroe Rts Four Knights

Rodeo Arrives In Town Today At Princeton High

The Rogers Rodeo and Thrill Show comes to Princeton high school football field for two performances this afternoon and evening. It features 52 events including bronc riding bull dogging and wild Brahma bull riding with prizes. Roy Simpson and Trigger perform along with Trick rider Jackie Evans Ferdinand the Bull Moonshine and Dell O’Neil and Hollywood Daredevils. Iron Man Decker will allow a truck to roll over him and Big Syd the Brahma bull offers a thousand dollars to any spectator who rides him ten seconds.

Rogers Princeton U. S Canada Roy Simpson Trigger Jackie Evans América Ferdinand Dell O'Neil Iron Man Decker Big Syd

Prizes Awarded at Formal Ladies Event

Miss Myrtle Johnston won first prize and Miss Shirley Donaghue second at the ladies event. Hostess served refreshments to Mesdames Ellsworth Mangus William Freeman Bill Bishop Jack Elmore Randolph Durham Roy Lane Fred Taylor Missean Sylvia Taylor Martha Johnson Shirley Donaghue and Phyllis Stafford.

Myrtle Johnston Shirley Donaghue Mesdames Ellsworth Mangus William Freeman Bill Bishop Jack Elmore Randolph Durham Roy Lane Fred Taylor Missean Sylvia Taylor Martha Johnson Phyllis Stafford

Recital by Miss Vera Payne Pupils in Memorial Building

Friday evening at 8 o'clock in the Memorial building Miss Vera Payne presents a recital of her pupils. Names include Wilma Davidson Mollie Sue Gent Anna Lynn Leshkow Janet Eggleston Mary Lou Hedrick Danny Rose Jo Ann Miller Linda Ruth Cooke Johnny Evans Elizabeth Ann Lawrence Charlene Amburgy Rosanna Reaser Susanne Goodall Nancy Selvey Mitzie Bowling Anne Bowling Loretta Casselberry Merle White Joyce McMillen Lucille Herring Lowell Morgan Nelle Hurst Anne Bauguess. Public invited. This is the second program in the series following the June 2 event with prizes awarded for best beginner, best all around pupil, largest repertoire and outstanding talent.

Memorial Building Vera Payne Wilma Davidson Mollie Sue Gent Anna Lynn Leshkow Janet Eggleston Mary Lou Hedrick Danny Rose Jo Ann Miller Linda Ruth Cooke Johnny Evans Elizabeth Ann Lawrence Charlene Amburgy Rosanna Reaser Susanne Goodall Nancy Selvey Mitzie Bowling Anne Bowling Loretta Casselberry Merle White Joyce McMillen Lucille Herring

Good Grooming Contest Friday at Glenwood Park

The Mercer County 4-H Good Grooming Contest occurs Friday June 9 at Glenwood Park starting 10 a.m. Junior winners earn scholarships to the county camp July 17 22. senior winners to the state camp at Jackson's Mill.

Mercer County Glenwood Park Jackson’s Mill Nancy Miller

Chorus To Present Concert June 15

The Princeton Civic chorus will present the concert June Joy in the high school auditorium on June 15. Rehearsals are tonight at 7 30, Friday at eight, and next Tuesday at the same hour at the First Methodist church.

Princeton Civic Chorus High School First Methodist Church Princeton Builders Supply Company Princeton Hermance Mouten H.P Boise Walker Turner Barry Wyatt

Local Pupils Honored as Best All-Round Winners

Martha Sue Evans Joyce McMillan Lucille Herring and Nell Hurst recognized as top all round pupils in a school awards event with names listed among honorees.

Bud and Blossom Garden Club Meeting Friday

The Bud and Blossom Garden club will meet Friday at 2 PM with Mrs J E Painter on Mahood Avenue. Co-hostess is Mrs C E Anderson. Guest speaker will be Mrs S T Bird.

BUD and Blossom Garden Club J. E. Painter Mahood Avenue C. E. Anderson 8S. T. Bird

Betty Tutton to Lead Ruth Walden Circle Devotionals

Miss Betty Tutton of Buffalo will present devotionals at the Ruth Walden circle meeting this afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs. Herbert Bowling's home on Honaker avenue. Mrs. Grace West is in charge of the program.

Betty Tutton Buffalo N. Y Ruth Walden Herbert Bowling Honaker Avenue Grace West

Curtis Family Visits Roanoke and Local Relatives

Mr and Mrs Norman Curtis and two sons from Chicago arrived Sunday to visit Mrs Curtis parents Mr and Mrs W B Morefield. Mrs Curtis formerly Mildred Morefield remains connected to Roanoke with family visits, as Jimmy Morefield a law student at W and L joins for summer. Dick Morefield of General Electric Cincinnati also plans a weeklong visit starting Saturday.

Norman Curtis Chicago Dick Morefield General Electric Cincinnati

Junior Garden Club Meeting At Lynn McKenzie Home

The old Junior Garden club met at Lynn McKenzie’s Bluefield Road home with Ann Wallace assisting. Plans for a late month flower show were set. games and a weed hike followed by a picnic supper hosted by Mrs. McKenzie and Mrs. Wallace. Next meeting at Gayle Walthall’s West Main Street. Attendees included Ann Wallace, Lynn McKenzie, Gayle Walthall, Mary Lou Johnston, Tooky Lawrence, Sarah Ann Crockett, Judy Simpson, Sandra Shaffer, Judy and Janice Simpkins.

Dogwood Garden Club ETS Lynn McKenzie Bluefield Road Ann Wallace McKenzie Wallace Gayle Walthall West Main Street Mary Lou Johnston Tooky Lawrence Sarah Ann Crockett Judy Simpson Sandra Shaffer Judy Janice Simpkins

Watterson Lodge Postpones Meeting to June 16

Watterson Lodge Number 472 which was set for Friday June 9 has been postponed to Friday June 16.

Watterson Lodge

For Sale 1941 Plymouth Sedans

Display classified ad listings two 1941 Plymouth four door sedans for sale. One asks 275 dollars with good running condition, the other 450 dollars with new paint. Contact Princeton Scrap Iron and Metal Co. at 3874.

Princeton Scrap Iron & Metal Co

Mercer County Wool Pool Makes Largest Shipment

The Mercer county wool pool shipped a record 12 749 pounds this Monday from 110 farmers. Top consignors included T. B. Ball 1088 pounds and L. Snidow 495 pounds. Checks will be mailed at 40 cents for clear wool and 30 cents for rejects, with cooperation from the American wool pool and shipments sent to Boston.

Mercer County Wool Pool T. B. Ball Athens L. Snidow John M. Bailey Ward White State American Wool Pool Boston

Executive Committee Plans Mercer 4-H Camp Meeting

The Mercer County 4-H leaders association executive committee and eleven leaders from last week’s volunteer conference at Jackson's Mill meet at Glenwood Park at 6 o'clock this evening to finalize plans for the county 4-H camp. A pot luck supper will be served.

Mercer County Jackson's Mill Glenwood Park

Property No 1e4e9 Information Notice

Call at our Princeton office dial TIS or visit the annex of Princeton Bank & Trust Company for full information about Property No 1e4e9 or write to Princeton West Virginia for details.

Princeton TIS Princeton Bank & Trust Company W. Va

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