Mercer Band Picked to Play Greenbrier Fete
Mercer school band directed by W. W. Clark at Kiwanis meeting wins approval to travel to Greenbrier for the 160th anniversary celebration on June 20 to compete for prizes. C. Q. Bingham and Dwight L. Casey named to a committee for band arrangements. Visitors included LeRoy Stinnette and Captain Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
W. W. Clark
Kiwanis Club
G. G. Auvil
Mercer School
Greenbrier
Greenbrier Association
Hinton
Captain Wells
The
Salvation Army
Chamber Pushes Route 10 Completion Effort
The Princeton chamber of commerce road committee urges the state road commission to set Route 10 from Matoaka to the Wyoming county line for early completion. Citizens from Pineville to Bluefield are urged to write Charleston requesting inclusion in the next letting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Chamber of Commerce
State Road Commission
Matoaka
Wyoming County
Pineville
Bluefield
Huntington
Princeton
Mercer
Charleston
Social guests attend event hosted by Mrs Deyerle
POP- Martin and Mrs B K Deyerle along with Miss Blanche Straley Ona Worl Ella Bryant and Myrtle Dickerson were among the guests who were presented favors by the hostesses.
Stars of Tomorrow Musical Revue By Blanche DeLott School
Pupils of Blanche DeLott school of dancing staged the Stars of Tomorrow at the Royal theatre Tuesday to a large attentive audience with elaborate costumes. A corsage was presented to Miss It by A. R. Beam. Friday the class performs again at the Colonial theatre in Bluefield and Miss DeLott will perform in multiple numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche DeLott
Myrtle Bane circle meets at Mrs Cokar home
The Myrtle Bane circle of the First Methodist church held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. R. W. Cokar on Front street with 18 members present including two new members Mrs. L. F. Snead and Mrs. L. J. Morris. Visitors were Mrs. G. T. Davis Florence Deverle Mary Kath a Gott Betty Patty. An interesting Bible lesson was presented by Miss Florence Deyerle followed by a short business session. During social hour the hostess served a sweet course. The July meeting will be at Mrs. Thomas Angel on Circle drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Bane
First Methodist Church
R. W. Cokar
Front Street
L. F. Snead
L. J. Morris
G. T. Davis
Florence Deverle
Mary Katha Gott
Betty
Patty
H. K. McMillion
Billy Bowling
Perry Morrell
Florence Deyerle
Thomas Angel
Circle Drive
Business Girls circle meeting at Miss Miller home
The Business Girls circle met Monday evening at Miss Cora Mae Miller’s Straley avenue home. Miss Nlsa Kirk and Miss Florence Deverle led the program with song and prayer, a Bible lesson on Jesus and his contemporaries, and readings by Mrs. Ritter. An organ selection followed, a Japan kingdom leaflet was shared, and prayer closed the session. Twenty two members and several visitors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Girls
Cora Mae Miller
Straley Avenue
N@lsa Kirk
Florence Deverle
Jesus
G. A. Swope
Deverle
Guy Ritter
Harold Stafford
Japan
Blanche Straley
al Martin
G. Swope
Pai
Recital Tonight by Pupils of Mrs Batley and Miss Reynolds
Mercer school hosts a recital tonight featuring pupils such as Annie Smith Patty Lilly Carol Anderson Joe Lilly Lois Noonkester Richard Bird Eileen King Jean Epling Marion Smith Mary Lou Hoke Virginia Lee Basham Pauline Bird Margaret Thorn Alice Harris Katherine Blanton Jamita Thornton Margaret Good Freida Deitz Frances Joyce Pendleton Leela Hoke. The public is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Batley
Helen Reynolds
Mercer School
Brest
Annie Smith
Patty Lilly
Carol Anderson
Joe Lilly
Lois Noonkester
Richard Bird
Eileen King
Jean Epling
Marion Smith
Mary Lou Hoke
Virginia Lee Basham
Pauline Bird
Margaret Thorn
Alice Harris
Katherine Blanton
Jamita Thornton
Margaret Good
Freida Deitz
Frances
Joyce Pendleton
Leela Hoke
Circles of First Baptist Plan Afternoon Meetings
Four church circles schedule afternoon gatherings today led by Mrs. Henry Clark Karnes Hale Circle led by Nellie Crottey Circle Linkenhaker at Highland Avenue Circle Krendall led by J C Ridenour with Fred Gore host on West Street Meetings set for 2 30 or 3 o clock with named leaders and hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Henry Clark
Gentry
Christie Avenue
Karnes Hale
Nellie Crottey
Athens Road
Linkenhaker
H. Seeey
Highland Avenue
E. Stafford
Birth of Mary Jo Smith on Bluefield Avenue
A daughter Mary Jo Smith was born Tuesday May 3 to Mr and Mrs Shelton Smith on Bluefield Avenue. The eight pound baby was named Mary Jo and both mother and infant are reported doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton Smith
Bluefield Avenue
Mary Jo
Princeton Personalities and Family Health Updates
Mrs. G C Hash confined with arthritis travels to Gate City for mother s illness Mrs Hash accompanied by Mrs C R Levern who remains ill at Thorn street slowly improving Miss Sarah Ann Ballard Stratford College Danville Va returns home for summer with Mayor Mrs O H Ballard Missie Spangler Charleston visits her parents on Ritchie street Bobner Jacksonville Fla visits her mother Mrs W W Reid Center street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Hash
Christie Avenue
Gate City
H. C.illian
Mash
Seeee Ward
C. R. Levern
Thorn Street
Sarah Ann Ballard
Stratford College
Danville
O. H. Ballard
Missie Spangler
Charleston
Spangler
Ritchie Street
Bobner
Jacksonvile
Fla
Ww. 8. Reid
Center Street
Rice Bowl Party Planned Here by Civic Leaders
Mayor O Ballard announces a Rice Bowl party set for Friday June 17 organized by Col Theodore Roosevelt Jr national chairman. Local groups and individuals will cooperate to support the United Council for Civilian Relief in China aiding Chinese war victims and giving Americans a chance to oppose war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Ballard
Princeton
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
United Council
China
Col. Roosevelt
Trial of $45,000 suit continues in circuit court
The case of Oscar Vecillio versus John Boost Jr doing business as Industrial Piping and Engineering Corp continued in circuit court with Vecillio the sole witness on Tuesday and remaining on the stand into Wednesday. A second plaintiff witness also testified. Vecillio alleges breach of contract. In another matter, Ernest Whitemore and Britton Day versus Clayton Motor Sales, the jury awarded Clayton Motor Sales $1,361.95. Judge Easley overruled a new trial motion and entered judgment. A 60 day writ of error period was set. bond posted at $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Vecillio Ag
John Boost, Jr
Industrial Piping and Engineering Corp
Vecillio
Ernest Whittemore
Britton Day
Claytor Motor Sales Company
Stores canvassed for Wednesday closing in summer
A chamber of commerce committee reports strong merchant support for midweek closing during July and August. The canvass shows most stores already practiced the half holiday last summer and will likely close again on Wednesdays this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Pty Committee
Princeton Furniture Dealer to Retire After Stock Sold
O B Campbell of Princeton announces retirement after closing out his furniture stock. The building housing his business has been sold to Joe Tomchin, with Mrs Campbell stepping back from the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Campbel
Princeton
Joe Tomchin
Campbell de
Radio Schedule Highlights Salt and Peanuts Return
WHIS listeners greet Salt and Peanuts on Air Lanes with B Frank and a lineup of guests. Morning host Gus Foster resumes Early Morning Jamboree and Round-Up as program details mix recipes, kid segments, and sports commentary through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WHIS
B Frank
WHAS
Louisville
Gus Foster
Way Out West at the Royal theatre today
Laurel and Hardy star in Way Out West with Sharon Lynne James Finlayson and Rosina Lawrence in supporting roles. The comedy follows the duo headed west to a mining town to locate a girl connected to a dying father and a hidden gold mine. Also notes Mrs Leslie E Gadd becomes superintendent of nurses at Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Laurel
Oliver Hardy
Royal Theatre Today
Sharon Lynne
James Finlayson
Rosina Lawrence
Laurel and Hardy
Fin=e
Sit-Strike Threat Brews Over Rented Home Dispute
Andy White rented his home to F. E. Hurt with furnishings. his son Lockhart White refused to leave and staged a brief sit-down protest. He was arrested on a trespass warrant sworn by Hurt and given ten days in jail. The incident coincides with a radio schedule listing programs tonight at 8:30 and morning and evening shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy White
F. E. Hurt
Lockhart White
Lockhart
Hurt
Istrate
Jones
Radio Schedule Chain on NBC and ABC Networks
Thursday lineup lists 3:30 Rush Hughes in Comment, 3:45 Girl Alone serial, 4:00 Piano and Guitar Duo, 4:15 Benno Rabinoff violin, 4:30 Your Family and Mine, 4:45 Little Orphan Annie east Jos Gallicchio Orch west, 5:00 Back of the News talk, 5:15 The Rythemaries Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Fetes
Tate
Blue Barron's
Orch
East
Annie
Amos
Andy
West
Leo Reisman
Near
Mario Cozzi
Chain
C. Shank Orch
Rudy Vallee
B. Crosby
B. Burns
Bob Howard
Stylis
Amos 'N
Ink Negro
Dick Ber
Jack G
Teddy
Nbc-Wabc
Rush Hughes
Benno Rabinoff
Jos
Gallicchio Orch
Learn to Skate At Fountain Park Rink
Beginners sessions offered daily at Fountain Park rink in Princeton on Oakvale road. Morning 1 to 2 and afternoon 4 to 5 daily, with weekend sessions on Saturday and Sunday.
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Fountain Park
West Va
Princeton
Oakvale Road
Home Sought for Abandoned Baby Boy
A three week old boy left on the porch of George Hale at Hale's Gap is now under the care of the children's division of the department of public assistance and may be adopted by a couple deemed worthy. Prospective adoptive parents should contact Mrs. Willie May Carr at the courthouse. The note left with the infant mentions a mother and directs someone to take care of the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hale
Hale's Gap
Department of Public Assistance
Willie May Carr
Carr
Blao
Willowton
Hantz Family Plans Norfolk Visit for Son's Navy Furlough
Mr and Mrs Louis Hantz announce their son Steve has completed three months training at the Norfolk naval station and will take a fifteen day furlough to spend with his parents here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hantz
Fridy
Norfolk, Va
Steve
Naval Station
Two apartments for rent on Center Street
One apartment is fully complete while the other lacks a stove but has electric cooking. Location at 205 Center Street.
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Cener Street
Welch County Goodwill Tour Unites Merchants and Citizens
A Welch led Goodwill tour gathered hundreds from across McDowell County for a city parade and baseball game at Blake Field. Mayors from Kimball Clark Northfork and others received city keys, while the Northfork band led the procession and Welch merchants handed out caps pencils and trinkets to supporters.
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McDowell County
Ich
Suesday
Blake* Field
J. Matt Smith
Williamson
Ake Hear
Welch
Chicago Sweeps Two With Yankees
The Chicago team won both games against the Yankees. Winning pitcher is Rigney. Losses go to Sul Teilummers, Quinn, and Grieve. Time of game around 3 hours and 8 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra
Rigney
Sul
Teilummers
Quinn and
Grieve
Local youth leaders head to Emory meeting
Miss Agnes Thomas and Miss Elizabeth Joseph of Welch join 400 youth leaders from Tennessee Virginia West Virginia and Georgia for the Holston conference 18th annual assembly at Emory Virginia starting Saturday continuing through Friday June 16 The program promotes instruction recreation fellowship and spiritual enrichment for youths ages 15 to 23 within the Holston conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Thomas
Elizabeth Joseph
Welch
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Georgia
Young People of the Holston Conference
The
Methodistiscopal Church, South
Emory
Une
Holston
Obituary: Robert B. Rogers 37 Dies in Soal Hospital
Robert B. Rogers, 37, longtime Koppers Coal employee, died at 3:30 PM in a local hospital after moving to McDowell County from Norton Virginia. He is survived by his widow Edith Pasley, a son John, mother Mrs. Tabitha Rogers of Norton, brother William of Wheelwright Kentucky, sisters Mrs. Laura Sams of Corbin Kentucky and Mrs. William Hunsaker of Norton. Funeral services are at 1:30 PM at the Keystone home with Rev. G. T. Jordan and Rev. W. S. Barbery assisting. Burial in Wood Lawn Cemetery. Active bearers are Keystone United Mine Workers members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Rogers
Koppers Coal Company
Rogers
McDowell County
Norton
Edith Pasley
John
Tabitha Rogers
William
Wheelwright
Laura Sams
Corbin
William Hunsaker
Keystone
G. T. Jordan
Jordan
W. S. Barbery
Crumpler
Woodlawn Cemetery
Keyston
United Mine Workers
First Poca hontas Coalfield Mine Rescue Meet Set in Welch
W L Lyons of Gary announced the first mine rescue meet in the Pocahontas coalfield will be held in Welch on June 26 with four teams Superior Lake Superior Kimball Koppers McComas Ameri Coal Berwind New River and Kantas Consolidated Coal companies. Each six man unit is State trained and has participated in rescues. Public mining community invited to a 10 am event along with 73 Short Course enrollees. Judges include M C McCall J W Pero and others from the United States Bureau of Mines and state inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Lyons
Gary
Statement of Mines
Pocahontas
Welch
Lyons
Superior
Lake Superior Coal Company
Kimball, Koppers Company
McComas
Ameri Coal
Berwind
New River
Kantas Consolidated Coal Company
State Department of Mines
M. C. McCall
J. W. Pero
Mr. van der Meer
United States Bureau of Mines
William Norris
Carter Coal Company
Coalwood
H. J. Schweinberg
Pond Creek Pocahontas Coal Company
Bartley
Richmond Riggs
United —— Wa Coe Company
Maitland
W. W. Jones
H. D. Lowe
States Department of Mines
W. H. Steen
Wheelbarrow Bet Payoff Leads Welch Streets Parade
In Welch on Wednesday morning a man was wheeled through town in a wheelbarrow after a municipal election bet. Jack Staley wagered that Mayor John W. Blakely would beat his son, Sam Hunt, with R. L. Gilliam the loser. Staley received an hour and a half ride instead of four hours, as Gilliam admitted defeat and accepted the playful punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hunt
Staley
Gilliam
Ladies Night at Welch Miners vs Williamson baseball
Welch chamber sponsors a free night at the baseball park drawing about 4000 to see the Miners defeat Williamson Colts by a lop-sided score. Williamson plays Welch again tonight with Ladies Night offering free admission to all women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Welch
Baseball Park
Williamson
Williamson Colts
Welch Personal Notes Detail Graduation Trips And Visits
Mrs R H Jarrett and family attended West Virginia University commencement where their sister was graduated. Helene Roston and Ellis Roston attended Earl Scott’s graduation in Richmond Virginia. Miss Melda Hatfield leaves Welch for Morgantown to pursue a master’s degree after earning a BA from Concord State Teachers College. Newton J Harman III and Herbert Harman return to Welch from Columbia where they studied this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Jarrett
Nancy
Jarrett
Sam Crockett
Crockett's Cove
West Virginia University
Helene Roston
Ellis Roston
Richmond Va
Earl Scott
Medical College of Virginia
Roston
Miss Roston
David Scot
Melda Hatfield
Welch
Morgantown
Miss Hatfield
Concord State Teachers’ College
Athens
Newton J. Harman III
Herbert Harman
Columbia
D. C
McKain Wins Pitcher Battle as A Lights Upset
Winning pitcher McKain limits Galehouse to early hits while 5 in 5 pace continues. Umpires Rommel Hubbard and McGowan call the game in 2 36 with an attendance of 5 000.
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McKain
Galehouse
Cronin
xUmpires
Rommel
Hubbard
McGowan
St. Louis Browns Blast Senators In June Showdown
The St. Louis Browns dashed past the Washington Senators in a June contest, turning the game into a one-sided affair as they surged with strong batting and pitching to secure a decisive win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Browns
Senators
Weelington
Funeral Service for Mrs Martha Myers Today at St James Church
Funeral services for Aunt Martha Myers, a well known local woman, are set for 11 o'clock this morning at St James Baptist Church. Rev Ward leads the service with Rev Pittard and Rev Burger assisting. Burial follows at Pocahontas, Va. She was survived by five children and her husband preceded her in death 14 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha” Myers
St. James Baptist Church
Ward
Pittard
Burger
Pocahontas, Va
Otis Linkous Arrives in Welch for Summer with Parents
Otis Linkous arrived in Welch to spend the summer with his parents Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Linkous. He graduated this week from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Linkous
Welch
O. E. Linkous
Blacksburg
Home Coming Dance Planned at World Star Memorial
Elaborate plans outline a Home Coming Dance Friday at the World Star Memorial building honoring college students returning home. Sponsored by McDowell Senior and Junior Woman's clubs the general public is invited. Committee includes Misses Tess Counts Jimmie Ballard Alice Hamilton Helen Stamper Thornton Betty Bane Rich Orton G H H Hicks R R Truslow and John Kitchen. Music by Snare Sameth and his Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Star Memorial
McDowell
Tess Counts
Jimmie Ballard
Alice Hamilton
Helen Stamper
Thornton
A. Betty Bane Rich
Ornton G
H. H. Hicks
R. R.truslow
John Kitchen
Snare Sameth
Orches
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R. B. Phipps
Mercer Street
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Elmer
Rhythm Rangers
Fy J Millar Watt
Baptist Circles
Ballard
Lee Taylor
Inne
Russ Norman
Sportarena
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Leonard
Ig Coffe
Uefield Hardware Company
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Coca-Cola Bottling Company
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Johnnie
Rock Mineral Springs
Sterlin Co
Bluefield Produce and Provision Company
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Wabs
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Doris Rhodes
Boake Carter
Chicago
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Just Entertainment
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Henry King
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KDKA
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Stamps
Lowell ‘Thomas
Mr. Keen
Lost Persons
Ene Rios
Boys
Wilz
Wbn Wenr
Chicago Cadets
Leslie E. Gadd
Memorial Nearer
Dan Stafford
Lilly Mountaineers
Lilly Land Company
Clark Hardware and
Roy-Ed Radio Service
Mercer St
Corner of Trent
Roy L. Saunders
Mar
Baum’s Dept. Store
ROYAL
Celury
W. A. Buchanan
Welch Chamber of Commerce
L. E. Rogers
Goodwill Committee
York
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Moses
Rogell
White
Fox
Detroit
Iladelphia
Bridge
Thomas A
Bridges
Thomas
Ross
Rosas
Rolls
Morarty
AB Berger
Tewneee
Rteinbacher, Jr
See Kreenich
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Walker
Chi- Crosetti
Sox
Rolfe
Yankees
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Powell
Knickerbock
Jorgens
C . Pearson
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Owen
Steinbacher
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Kreevich
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Sewel Hayes
New York
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Rowse
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Radcliff
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Dim
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Agsle Owen Sewell
Nadeliff
Xx- Thompson
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Gordon Rigney
Crifice
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Don Walker
Tors
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Tareas
Hildebrand
W. Ferrell
Cole
Krakauskas
W. Verrell
Hildeb Pitener
Losi W. Ferrell
Soal Hospital
Pocahontas Coalfields
Gree
Bridges Brillant
Philadelphia
Ene Bridges
At Thetics
Rudy Yon
Roger Detroit
Gehringer
Creenberg
Lodjani
Amer -Nelvon
Philadeldia A. Re. Christman
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