Protest Filed by Landowners Over Brush Creek Sewage
Landowners along Brush Creek appeal to the State Water Commission to halt Princeton’s discharge of sewage into the creek and seek a hearing at the city building next Tuesday at 10 00 am. The case, postponed from May 26 to avoid election proximity, questions damage to property and the city’s ability to fund a sewage disposal plant. If ordered shut, the city would need a plant but funds and bond prospects appear unlikely. This issue tops the city’s agenda, ahead of the gas franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush Creek
Princeton
State Water Commission
Attorneys Seek New Income System for Mercer County
A delegation of lawyers asked the Mercer county court to install a new index system in the county clerk’s office, estimating a cost near 21 000 dollars. The court projected about 30 000 dollars and took the request under advisement amid money concerns. Other matters included the Christie property removal decision and alley grading near Memorial Building, with the project tabled until after July 1 and Princeton engineers to assess the grade. The property owner Mullens warned Galt after claims of a roadway height dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
Christie
Maine
Walker Street
Memorial Building
Bluefield
Winston-Salem Port of Entry Wins Narrow Reputation
The article notes Winston-Salem, though inland and not on a navigable river, is a port of entry designated by the treasury department under congressional authority. It imports direct shipments for local importers, pays customs charges totaling about 5 million dollars annually, and ranks as the ninth port of entry. It also mentions Nick Altrock’s 1924 and 1929 batting feats and a separate bean-in-concrete claim tested by Southern Pacific in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Treasury Department
Congress
Nick Altrock
Dukas Brothers Plan Round-the-Clock Road Construction
Dukas Brothers contractors will push 6.7 miles of grading and draining on the Matoaka Lashmeet Kegley road with three steam shovels. Work starts next Monday from three points near Lashmeet, Lake Shawnee area, and Kegley, with machines shipped from North Carolina and crews on day and night shifts to finish before next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dukas Brothers
Matoaka-Lashmeet-Kegley
Lashmeet
Lake Shawnee
Kegley
North Carolina
Belle Bennett Class Holds Regular Meeting At Church Basemen
The Belle Bennett class of the First Methodist church will meet this afternoon at 2 50 in the basement for a regular business and social gathering. Hostesses include Mesdames W C Sowers BE W Early D R Day R L George and Fannie Dulaney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Bennett Clase
First Methodist Church
W. C. Sowers
BE. W. Early
D. R. Day
R. L. George
Fannie Dulaney
Sunbeam
First Baptist Church
Goodwill Center
Athens Highway
Belle Bennett
D. T. Carr
Methodist Church
Douglas Bible
Presbyterian Church
Ladies Bible
Christian Church
Episcopal Church
T. FE. L
No Change in Count of Vote in Municipal Election
The city council canvassed the June 2 election results, confirming Bird Democrat won mayor by 99 votes over Bennett Republican, and Shrewsbury beat King for recorder. Ward results favored Republicans in No.1 and No.2, while No.3 split. Next council meeting is Monday. gas franchise deadline looms June 19 with S. W. Hall seeking the Bluefield franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Priddy
T. Bird
J. Sam Bennett
Bird
Bennett
Recorder
Shrewsbury
King
Peck
Porter
Mre. Noel
Fortune
Priddy
Johnson
J. B. Shrewsbury
Bee Peck
I. F. White
J. Spangler
Charles Thorn
A. C. Johnson
Bluefield Gas and Power Company
W. Hall
Store Owner Fined For Home Brew After Raid
Five officers raided Henry Wilkins's Matoaka store and found four and a half gallons of moonshine liquor and three gallons of home brew. Wilkins faced Magistrate J O Mangus in Montcalm and received a $260 fine and thirty days in jail. Officers included Sergeants Crawford and Parsons and Deputy A L Wagner, along with L B Gadd and J W Mosby. Other locations were searched with no arrests. Ladies Aid The Christian church ladies aid meets Thursday at 8 PM. all church women invited to attend for important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wilkins
Matoaka
Wilkins
J. O. Mangus
Montcalm
F. C. Crawford
G. F. Parsons
A. L. Wagner
L. B
Wrecked Philadelphia patrol boat during first trial
A newly commissioned Philadelphia harbor patrol boat exploded at its first trial run. Eight aboard, including public safety director Lemuel B. Schofield and police superintendent William Mills, were thrown into the water with minor injuries. The boat caught fire and sank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lemuel B. Schofield
William Mills
Price Changes for Hunting and Fishing Licenses in Mercer County
The state raises licenses today from 1.25 to 3 for hunting and fishing statewide, with Mercer and adjacent counties seeing a 1 dollar rise. Thirty licenses were issued yesterday by the county clerk. Walter Crotty and Ted Peck face assault charges over a May 28 incident at Black Lick bridge. Hall faces a pistol charge to be heard next Saturday. Revival services begin daily at 10:30 and 8. Valley W M U hospitality committee named for June 22–24 convention. local women listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
D. T. Carr
Ira W. Hall
Walter Crotty
Ted Peck
Hall
Crotty
Valley W. M. U
Mesdames
T. M. Johnston
D. K. Calloway
H. C. Hambrick
Hertey Sanders
Will Beavies
A. T. Caffee
B. Kirby
G. V. Bruce
W. H. Roberts
KF. D. Karnes, H. K. London and
J. P. Dyer
Revival at Pisgah Methodist Church Opens with Strong Start
The Pisgah Methodist Church revival began Sunday with good crowds and evangelist Rev. W. B. Belchee of Bristol Virginia delivering a splendid sermon Monday night on the need for revival from the text Wilt Thou Revive Us Again That Thy People May Rejoice in Thee. Many in the congregation came forward seeking revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pisgah Methodist Church
W. B. Belchee
Bristol
Meeting of Y W A and Caro Line Hylton Circle
Members of the Y W A and Caro Line Hylton Circle meet at 7 15 this evening at the Baptist church to formulate plans for the coming convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Hylton
Baptist Church
Carter announces marriage of Minnie Elizabeth to James Earl Steorta
Mr and Mrs J C Carter announce the marriage of their daughter Minnie Elizabeth to James Earl Steorta on April 1 1931 at Pearisburg Virginia The couple will reside in Pearisburg and begin their life together in the year 1931
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J. C. Carter
Minnie Elizabeth
James Earl Steorta
Pearisburg, Va
Woman's Auxiliary Meeting Slated for Thursday Evening
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal church will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM. Mrs Tobin and Mrs Ainsforth host on Center Street. Full attendance expected to settle half year business and a short program will be presented.
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The
Episcopal Church
Tobin
Ainsforth
Center Street
Princeton Personalities Highlight Summer Homecomings
Several Princeton residents and students are spending the summer at home or traveling. Eugene Ballard returns from St Petersburg to Highlands Avenue for the season, while Miss Bloise Barton from Morgantown heads home on Straley Avenue. Miss Katie Lisagor from West Virginia University stays with her parents, and Phillip Sasser reappears after North Carolina University. Other notes cover local church events, family visits, and young people attending assemblies at Abingdon and Martha Washington colleges. The column also mentions a Silver Tea at Silver Springs church and various church group activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Bloise Barton
Morgantown
W. Va
Straley Avenue
Katie Lisagor
West Virginia University
Phillip Sasser
North Carolina University
Harry David Carnes
Christie Avenue
Edna Perkins
Roanoke
J. H. Charleton
College Avenue
C. W. Dowdy
R. B. Seaborn
Victoria, Va
Harriet Woolford
Irene Pendleton
Peabody
Hale Avenue
James
Stearte
Washington, D. C
Ee Va
Winston Salem
Ruby Sebnetos
Nancy Grady
Young People's Assembly
Martha Washington College
Abingdon
Kee Street
Epworth League
W. S. Lyons
Princeton
Jurors Named for July Term of Welch Criminal Court
Welch jurors drawn for the July term open July 13 include sixteen grand jurors listed by town and fifty petit jurors summoned to appear July 20. Jury Commissioners Dr. L. L. Belcher and J. H. Lockwood announced the names of the panel from Welch Gary War Kimball Elkhorn McDowell Mohawk and surrounding communities.
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Criminal Court
L. L. Belcher
J. H. Lockwood
W. Clyde Payne
J. D. Rau
R. E. L. Douglas
Welch
W. L. Wells
Claude Boughner
Gary
P. A. Pilkenton
R. W. Yost
War
Garland Ashworth
Meyer Bell
G. W. Bruce
A. K. Parker
A. W. Steller
Sam Polon
Kelly Graham
Alex Phanelson
Powhatan
Chapman Moore
Anna Walt
W. L. Glass
Pagetoo
J. T. Linkous
Carson Brown
Ashland
Charles Beavers
Lee Reed
Newhall
A. J. Pruett
J. G
H. G. Mutter
Elkhorn
H. P. Carrington
Kimball
W. A. Lambert
Crumpler
T. Bowman
Gary No
H. C Conley
Bartley
Hampton Bowman
Ama
Lee Childress
Exceelsior
Welch to host WVU short course in coal mining
Registration for a West Virginia University mining extension short course will run in Welch from June 15 to July 25 at the Welch high school building. Director C G Stout will lead about 100 enrollments, with other sessions planned in Morgantown and Beckley to train men as mine foremen or fire bosses and deepen mining knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Welch High School
C. G. Stout
Mining Extension Department
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Beckley
University
Pocahontas Field
West Virginia
Brindley Lectures Highlight Six Weeks First Aid Course
Mrs L J Brindley notes a strong desire to get ahead while outlining instruction in first aid for the injured and in mine rescue work. A six weeks course lists seventeen subjects on the schedule.
Davy Man Injured in Briquette Plant Accident
Fred Hubbard, 19, suffered a broken leg and the loss of one thumb when caught in the crusher at the Winding Gulf Coillieries briquette plant in Davy. The incident occurred early in the shift, as reported by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hubbard
Winding Gulf
Coillieries Company
Davy
Injured Man Treated After Grace Hospital Arrival
A man injured in yesterday morning incident was brought to Grace hospital for examination and treatment. He remained under care as doctors assessed his condition.
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Grace Hospital
Daughter of Mr and Mrs Bridgman dies
Lucy Bridgman an 18 month old child of Mr J Z Bridgman and Mrs Bridgman of Havaco died at home after a brief illness. The body was taken to Chilhowie Virginia for burial or service.
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Mrs. Bridgman
Lucy
J. Z. Bridgman
Havaco
Chilhowie
Country Club Dance At Mc Dowell Club House
The house committee of the Mc Dowell Country club sponsors a dance at the club house Saturday night June 13 from 8:30 to 12. Music by the Gary Coaldiggers orchestra. Each member may invite two guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell Country Club
Gary Coaldiggers
Roanoke Social Notes and Local Moves
Miss Bess Henritze of Roanoke hosts Mr and Mrs T F Henritze. Delegates Frances Davis Nellie Gray head to Abingdon Va for Methodist general assembly at Martha Washington college. Elizabeth Edwards returns to Welch for summer with parents after West Virginia University. Sam Rosen has tonsil surgery at Grace Hospital. Several residents visit, shop, or travel including Burbridge Payne after George Washington University law graduation. Twins feature in a photo with Pittsburgh mother Mrs Joseph Dusch and her ten children including a new boy and girl Bobby Melvin in arms.
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Frances Davis
Nellie Gray
Abingdon
General Assembly of the Methodist Church
Martha Washington College
Epworth League
Elizabeth Edwards
Welch
IT. W. Edwards
West Virginia University
James Burgess
Montcalm
S. M. Burgess
Burgess
Sam Rosen
Grace Hospital
W. S. Wray
Northfork
E. Vincent
Pauline Lovas
War
C. B. Barton
Bramwell
Red Reyburn
Mary Calloway
Harry Johnson
C. H. Johnson
Vivian
Burbridge Payne
Washington
George Washington University
L. E. Woods
Huntington
J. Harvey Williams
Colorado
Williams
Denver
Springer
John Maurice, Sr
Kimbal
Harvey Williams
Riverside Drive
Little Ann Jones Williams
Joseph Dusch
Pittsburgh
Dusch
Bobby
Melvin
Welch Society Luncheon and Bridge in Hemphill
Welch society notes highlight Mrs. J W Binghams luncheon bridge at Hemphill with guests including Mrs E H Cox and family. high score prize to Mrs Hood. Also summarizes Mrs Frank C Biggs bridge club event at Rhodes Reality building with prizes to Mrs Payne and Dr Wilkinson and a salad course for attending members. Includes Bluefield district Methodist advisory meeting in Welch with Mrs F C Cook presiding and reports from deaconesses. World Prayer Day plans and vacation bible school notes. Miss Catherine Parham to Africa.
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J. W. Bingham
Hemphill
E. H. Cox
J. Harvey Williams
Ann Jones
O. E. Hood
Anna Mary
Elizabeth Bennett
Norris Bennett
Jim
Hood
Contract
W. C. Payne
BE. M. Wilkinson
EE. M. Wilkinson
W. Goodridge Sale
A. Tutwiler
L. L. Drewry
S. M. Burgess
Biggs
Bluefield
Methodist Episcopal Church
Welch Church
F. C. Cook
S. M. Barnard
J. E. Kyle
Northfork
Cook
Tom Moore
Hyda Hurd
Evelyn Waddell
Big Sandy
Emma Johnson
Carswell
Cornelia Gedbey
Bradshaw
Johnsie Hobson
Bernard
Local
Missionary Society
Welch Emergency Hospital
Catherine Parham
Miss Parham
Africa
F. L. Laughter
Wilcoa
Effie Fauver
Cora Lee Glen
Ig Sandy
J. W. Wyear
Roderfield
J. C. Saunders
CAN'T FAIL THEN Husband and wife quarrel over chauffeur
A terse dialogue from Tit-Bits shows a husband declaring he must fire his chauffeur after near fatal incidents, while the wife pleads for mercy and another chance for the driver. The exchange highlights domestic tensions and satirical tone.
Couzens Welcomed to Hill Estate Tax Papers
Washington June 9 Attorney General Mitchell said Senator Couzens would be welcome to any information at the justice department about the governments failure to appeal the estate tax case of the late Mrs James J Hill to the supreme court He said he would not be discourteous and that the senator could have all the files The department also noted that Mabel Walker Willebrandt then assistant AG had recommended that no appeal be taken in the case.
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Washington
Mitchell
Couzens
Justice Department
James J. Hill
Supreme Court
Michigan Republican
Department
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Sargent
Alumni Honor President At Washington and Jefferson
Washington and Jefferson college alumni gathered for the 130th commencement and honored the recently resigned president Dr S S Baker with a silver loving cup. The presentation followed graduation exercises. Baker could not attend due to illness and will receive the token in Pittsburgh. Oldest alumnus present was Dr Samuel McConnell of Easton Md, class of 1868, aged 85.
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Washington
Washington & Jefferson College
Delayed Sentence For Harry W. Smith In Elm Grove Case
Wheeling West Virginia June 9 The passing of sentence on Harry W. Smith of Elm Grove was deferred by Judge W E Baker until Wednesday after he was convicted in federal court on one of two indictments for conspiracy to violate the national automobile theft act The conviction carries a maximum two years in prison and a ten thousand dollar fine
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Wheeling
W. Va
Harry W. Smith
Elm Grove
W. E. Baker
Smith
Tax collector race ends with resignation and appointment
West Brownsville Pennsylvania reports D G Palling and John Thompson ran for borough tax collector last fall. Palling won by one vote but resigned and urged Thompson for the job. The council appointed Thompson, who declined due to the strain of tax collection in hard times.
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Shun Job
Brownsville
D. G. Paling
John Thompson
Palling
Thompson
Paling
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Asinine
Brushy Creek
Flont
Ripley
Carl Johansson
Jord Co
Darel Michhey
Mental Marvel of
Cleveland
Errep Newton
Clinton Orla
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Ring
Oritain
Altrock
al Munro Elias
New York City
Southern Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
Ladies’ Aid
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
W. 8. Lyons
W. M. A. Convention
Episcopal Auxiliary
Eugene Ballard
St. Petersburg
Fla
Highland Avenue
Silver Springs Church
J. E. Wyant
Reynolds Avenue
Sunbeam Band
Los Angeles
Pierce S. Hallick
Hallick
Elene Aristi
BY Williams
TR Williams
Sevice
L. J. Brindley
Daily Telegraph
Sunset News
Bess Henritze
Mrs
T. F. Henritze
Welch Society
Frank C. Biggs
Rhodes
W. and
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