Princeton Youth Invites Summer Basketball on New Courts
Princeton Youth, Inc. launches a 7 30 PM summer basketball program on new courts behind the Elks club. Games run evenings to avoid Little League conflicts as 50x90 courts with lights are ready. Opening matchups include Manning vs Kahle and Ayers vs Tabor in grade and junior leagues, with High School action at 8 30 PM led by Sayers vs Miller. Public attendance encouraged through the week with assigned officials and weekly grade and high school schedules.
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Princeton Youth, Inc
Elks Club
Swimming Instructions Begin At Princeton Pool On June 18
Princeton pool announces swimming instruction starts June 18 due to weather and vacation schedules. Advanced lessons and life saving will follow beginners with a second class formed after the first two weeks. Call 45161 between 1 and 6 pm for details and hours include 1 to 6 pm daily and after 6 pm for clubs and other groups. Guests should bring wood for furnaces and a 70 degree water forecast is expected with warm weather.
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Princeton
Three room apartment with furnished stove and fridge
Apartment listing offers a three room unit with stove and refrigerator included. Contact Princeton area at GA 5 6876 for details.
Congresswoman Kee urges Brush Creek flood control project
Elizabeth Kee of West Virginia testified before the House subcommittee on flood control and public works in support of the Brush Creek flood control scheme. She cited regional floods, health hazards, and unemployment in Southern West Virginia, arguing federal aid is needed for Princeton and surrounding areas to floodproof 1000 or more acres for industrial, residential, and agricultural use.
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Elizabeth Kee
Congress
W. Va
Brush Creek
House Public Works Committees
Mercer County Court
Mercer County Board of Education
Kee
Westirginia
Princeton - Bluefield
Princeton
West Virginia
Virginian Railway
West Virginia Turnpike
Princeton Society Damage Suit and Flood Control Request
Leonard Farmer filed two damage suits in circuit court seeking damages under 3500 dollars each against Fidelity and Casualty Co of New York Mack Shrewsbury and against Surety Company and Everett Whitt A F Kingdom represents Farmer. Local officials report broad utility cost sharing for a flood control and related project with Virginian Railway Company expected to contribute locally and no single beneficiary. The project aims to aid Princeton West Virginia and surrounding areas and has support from local leaders including Broughton Brush Creek committee chair and City Manager Eng land.
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North Walker
Courthouse
Princeton
W. VA
Walker
F.H.A
Harrison Street
Bath
Straley Avenue
Mercer ST
Virginian Hardware
Butler ST
Wickham Ave
Celey Highway
G. I
Mcnutt Ave
Rock Base St
Old Oakvale Road
Ark View
New Hope Road
Oakwood Cemetery
Honaker
Bluewell
Lacy ST
United States Army Corps of Engineers
Secretary of the Army
Bureau of the Budget
West Virginia
Leonard Farmer
Fidelity and Casualty Co
New York
Mack Shrewsbury
the Surety Company
Everett Whitt
A. F. Kingdom
Farmer
Virginian Railway Company
Virginian Company
Corps of Engineers
Virginian
Broughton
Prince- Chamber of Commerce
Brush Creek
A. R. England
North American Van Lines Ad Promotes Wifle Approved Move
A humorous classified style ad urges readers to trust North American Van Lines for household goods moves. It cites a wishful “Wifle-Approved” slogan and mentions Princeton Transfer & Storage at 315 Thorn St with a contact number, highlighting local moving services.
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Princeton Transfer & Storage
Thorn St. Diel
Princeton, W. YA
Hill Top Tavern Fire Destroys Building and Contents
Fire at the Hill Top Tavern on Princeton Oakvale Road destroyed the building and contents between 8 30 and 9 36 am Saturday. Owner Virginia Cocus and operator Nell Hall faced losses with Hall's at 3000 dollars. adjacent house and outbuildings were protected. A second fire at the Charles Wheley Building on Second Street caused no major damage after trash burning.
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Hill Top
Princeton-Oakvale Road
Virginia Cocus
Nell Hall
Princeton
Hall
Charles Wheley
Second Street
W. K. Umberger
Fourteenth Rhododendron Girls State Delegates Named
Princeton High School announces delegates Helen Kniffen Patty Robinette and Mary Sapler to the 1956 Rhododendron Girls State at Jacksons Mill West Virginia. The program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary educates juniors by simulating state government with Nationalists and Federalists.
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Helen Elizabeth Kniffin
Thorn St
Patty Robinette
Hale Avenue
Mary Sapler
Circle Drive
Princeton
Jackson's Mill
Princeton American Legion
Helen Kniffen
Princeton High School
West Virginia
America Legion Auxiliary
Delphian Club Meeting Postponed to June 19
The Delphian Club postpones the June 12 session to Tuesday evening June 19 at 210 Ha e Avenue. Miss Ben Kane and Miss Anice Gott will run the program with a talk by Miss Ella Holroyd of Athens about her world trip.
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Delphian Club
Ben Kane
Ha E Avenue
Miss Kane
Anice Gott
Ella Holroyd
Athens
If We Cannot Sell You a House We’ll Design and Build One
A home firm promises to design and construct a custom house if it cannot complete a sale. The offer emphasizes turnkey service and personalized plans for buyers seeking a new home without traditional resale constraints.
East River JP Results Official
Mercer County court issued certificates of election results for the East River justice of the peace race and the Democratic nomination contest. In the JP race C C Christian 1001, Dean Coffey 1433, Charles C McGuire 1498, J M Belcher 689, Guilford E Chariton 1405. McGuire and Coffey are the nominees. The Democratic nomination tally shows 5156 for Gibson and 4926 for R M Sexton, a 230 majority.
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East River
Mercer County Court
C. C. Christian
Dean Coffey
Charles C. McGuire
J. M. Belcher
Guilford E. Chariton
McGuire
Coffey
R. M. Sexton
Gibson
For Sale Land Near Princeton Route 360
For sale one acre level land on Route 360 about a mile from Princeton and four miles from the West Virginia Turnpike intersection on the Ockvele highway 460. Interested parties contact C. H. Bollard, Diel GA 5-2686.
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City of Princeton
C. H. Bollard
Six room house with updated kitchen and basement
Property listing for 1607 Mein Street Diet GA 5 3108 describes a six room house with hot water beet modern kitchen full sized basement and garage attached. Includes location details and contact number.
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Bluefield
W. VA
Randolph Terrace
Gerege
Mein Street
Diet GA
Princeton
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