Road Bond Drive for East River District Urges Tar Surface
Princeton editor A M Sutton argues the 25th bond election to fund paving the East River road to a state tar surface will save taxes and spur growth. He says a successful issue bonds will connect the district to Bluefield, coalfields, and nearby Virginia counties, ending yearly road mud and delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Sutton
Princeton
East River District
Gien Lyn
State Road Commission
Bluefield
Virginia
West Virginia
Giles
Pulaski
Wythe
Montgomery
Roanoke
Crate
Monroe
Greenbrier
Pocahontas
Oith
East River Road
State Seeks Road Bond to Improve District Thoroughfare
Voters consider the bond to take over and maintain the main road, diverting taxes previously used to Glen Lyn. Economically, the district would gain by ending yearly repairs and funding for the highway, benefiting everyone in town and countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Lyn
Council orders ballot recount in local council race
The council conducted a recount of the Chambers Shumate race with no substantial change. One disputed ballot was rejected for improper marking. McClay favored counting it while White and Thorn opposed. Sam Dennett requested a recount for the second ward race, to be held Tuesday. A May term circuit court session is planned for 2 PM. Anice Gott invites Princeton chapter Daughters of the Confederacy to meet Monday at 3 PM. Everett R Hooker and Oney L Rowsey were married per county clerk license.
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Council
McClay
White
Thorn
Davidson
Sam Dennett
Law
Billa
Iscusa
Princeton Avenue
Thoredary
A. W. Reynolds, Jr
Chambers
Shumate
Reynold
Shumare
Connel
Shumare- Chambers
County Court Clerk's Office
Everett R. Hooker
Oney L. Rowsey
Freeman
Anice Gott
Honaker Avenue
Princeton
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Princeton Hosts Baltimore Tenis Club In Mercer Meet
Mercer county players from several sections face the Baltimore county vialilne team on Princeton courts this afternoon. Seven finals and three doubles are planned starting at 2 pm with admission charged. The event marks the first match this year against foreign competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Princeton
Mercer County
Avondale
Ccsen
H. W. Straley II
Woolwine
Travie Harlan
Gottbro'hera
Bob Shirevy
Saunders
Vialilne
Baltimore County
Maryland
Shaley
Princeton Independenta
Memorial Service for Princeton Lodge No 168 Knights of Pythias
The annual memorial service for Princeton lodge No 168 Knights of Pythias will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at the Presbyterian church. Members meet at 1 20 PM at B A T hall. Rev Thomas Priddy will deliver the address and graves will be decorated at Oakwood and nearby cemeteries. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Presbyterian Church
B. A. T. Hall
Thomas Priddy
Pythians
Oakwood Cemetery
Ceme’ries
Fire damages cottage of Mr and Mrs A P Pettry
Fire started in the Wickham avenue kitchen and heavily damaged the four room cottage owned by A P Pettry. The blaze caused about 1700 dollars in losses with plaster falling alerting Mrs Pettry and the family escaping. Pettry and Arthur Peck suffered burns while removing the stove and firefighter Willie Oxley cut his hand.
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A. P. Pettry
Wickham Avenue
Princeton
Walla
Princeton Personalities Home and Away Guests
Princeton residents and visitors are listed in a community column with names and brief notes. Mr. and Mrs. JE Lambert and Charlotte B Lambert of Mahood Avenue spend time in Staunton Virginia. Several others visit relatives or attend events in Staunton Mullens Memphis Sanctioned trips and travels are noted for local residents including Dr Ned Fortune and Mrs W R Matheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JE. Lambert
Charlotte B. Lambert
Mahood Avenue
Staunton
Murray Fortune
Little Son
Glen Rogers
Fred Walker
Charlottesville
Fortune
Ned Fortune
Wilson, N. C
Mra
W. R. Matheny
College Hill
Wildure
Glenn Crews
Moody G. Crews
Misa Ethel Shelton
Prince Street
J. H. Bane
Memphis
Tenn
Ralph Hetherington
Washington, D. C
Macine Stafford
Kee
Pons Winnicke Comet To Shower Fireworks Display
Cleveland observers predict meteoric showers as the Pons Winnicke comet passes within about 4 million miles of Earth on June 26 and 27. Prof. J. J. Nassau of Case School notes the tail may be visible with binoculars or telescope, offering an impressive sky show in clear areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
J. J. Nassau
Case School of Applied Science
Case Observatory
Nassau
Ave. Ty
Welch Bank Building Taken Over By Black Diamond Bus Co
The Merchants and Miners bank site in Welch will become a district terminal for the Pocahontas Transportation company operated by Black Diamond buses. The old bank quarters will be redesigned as a bus terminal while the post office remains in its current location until a new site is found. The change marks a major shift in Welch business circles as Black Diamond buses continue frequent coal-field service and improved passenger facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants and Miners Bank
Pocahontas Transportation Company
Black Diamond
Welch
Bank
Tings
Merchants and Miners Loank
Black Diamond Bus Operating Company
Carroll Woods
Miner Jim Aldridge Funeral In Kentucky
Funeral services for Jim Aldridge nine year old miner fatally injured in a Borderland Coal Co mine accident will be held at White Post Kentucky. Body shipped there Thursday. Survived by wife and three children. Welch police and Fire Chief Hood attended Rotary meeting. Officers present listed.
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Jim Aldridge
Borderland Coal Company
White Post
Welch Police Department
Hood
Rotary Club
Hutton
Sly, Thompson
Gray
Bowman
Safety Meeting Delights Big Sandy Workers
Welch June 10 The safety committee of Big Sandy Kingston Pocahontas Coal company hosted a theatre program for all employees. Wever England led, with talks on looking where you go and rewards of careful work. Demonstrations covered artificial respiration and handling injuries. The U S bureau of mines presented safety films and first aid tips. The Big Sandy quartet performed. N K Pratt supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Big Sandy
Kingston
Wever England
T. C. Crutchfield
George Dearing
England
Jack Crutchfield
Jesse Thompson
Jesse Fine
Fred Jolce
United States Bureau of Mines
Robert Warner
Thomas Dixon
Randolph Dixon
N. K. Pratt
Superin
Welch Personalities Outline Two Week Motor Trip Details
Mr. and Mrs. Rags Faircloth and several others departed Wednesday for a two weeks motor trip with planned stops in Washington DC, Columbus, Chicago, and Cincinnati. Felix Bailey returned Wednesday from a trip to Morgantown and Somerset PA bringing his brother Albert from West Virginia University and his wife visiting her parents in Somerset. Charlie Tutwiler returned Thursday.
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Lexington
Washington and Lee University
Reno
Howard
Ann Arbor
Mich
State University
Clayton Lilly
Williamson
Virgil Bailey
Davy
Welch
Elizabeth Williams
Aflex
Grace Hospital
Julia Burns
Elbert
J. Penn
Bluefield
Russell Hufford
Squire
A. C. Hufford
Huntington
Marshall College
J. N. Harman, Jr
Palaski
J. C. Summers
Memphis
Christine Krowles
John Thorne
E. C. Runyon
Tommy Lovas
Walter Kiser
Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
New York
Paris
Fier
National Capital
F. H. Booth
Haze Leckie
Cincinnat
Charleston
Donald Leckie
West Virginia University
Alice Ready Partlow
Morgantown
Alice Green
Mexico City
Mexico
W. J. O'Toole
Helen Partlow
Blacksburg
Rita Brewster
Lynchburg
Clinton Brewster
Riverside Prive
Chick Smith
Garland Hughes
Coalwood
Edgar Eddy
Washington, D. C
Columbus
Chicago
Cincinnati
Felix Bailey
Somerset
Albert
Charlie Tutwiler
Motor Insurance Law Beat in Switzerland Referendum
Geneva voters rejected a proposed motor liability measure that would have shifted most blame to drivers and required heavy insurance to cover pedestrian damages. The passage of the initiative was supported by 340,000 voters, while 226 favored the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switzerland
Megariste
Two Thousand Catholic Women Rally for Biennial Conventi
Asheville N C June 10 two thousand Catholic women leaders from across the United States and insular possessions are expected for the supreme biennial convention of the Catholic Daughters of America held July 4 to 9. Delegates from all states Panama Puerto Rico Cuba and Alaska arrive by train caravan and tour groups for a conclave to be chaired by Miss Mary C Duffy Newark NJ supreme regent. Bishop William J Hafey Raleigh NC national chaplain will celebrate pontifical mass opening the conclave on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
United States
Insular
Catholic Daughters of America
Union
Panama
Porto Rico
Cuba
Alaska
Mary C. Duffy
Newark
N. J
Bight
William J. Hafey
Raleigh
Biggest World Pig Billy Displays At South African Fair
Johannesburg reports Billy the world’s largest pig on view at the agricultural show insured for 25000 dollars. The eight foot two inch long, six foot nine inch girth swine weighs about 1313 pounds and has traveled 35000 miles including a tour of Australia. His daily food bill runs ten dollars and he has a valet to manage grooming and travel arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
Billy
Australia
Bill
Hrntikth Museum
London
Airplane pursuit aids Berlin police in robber chase
Berlin police seize an airplane to pursue a gunman who shot and robbed a bank messenger in Osnabrück of 506,900 marks and fled by car. The robber was captured after a short aerial chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Osnabrueck
Not Too Brown Roasting Tip for Juicy Meats
A home cooking tip notes that if roasting meat looks too brown before it is fully cooked, placing a pan of water in the oven creates steam to prevent scorching and aid even cooking.
First Alaska Flag Design Chosen for Paris Parade
Juneau Alaska June 10 The territorial legislature funds Benny Benson a 13 year old Seward student to accompany the flag design to Paris with the American Legion parade delegation. The design features eight stars on blue field symbolizing Alaska's skies waters and wealth with seven stars for the Great Bear and the North Star guiding mariners explorers and settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
Alaska
Territorial Legislature of
Soad
Benny Benson
Mission Territorial School
Seward
Paria
American Legion
American Legion Department of Alaska
Legion
Washington
Despair over complexion ends with Resinol use
A Spokane resident reports clear skin return after pimples appeared and spread. He tried remedies with hope and found relief by using Resinol Soap and Ointment, noting soothing effects and renewed confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
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Sutton
Legion Hall
Bennett
Circuit Court
Herndon
George Brown
W. R Rippetoe
EF. K. Ketron
J. N. Swain
Herbert Pearls, Jr
T. Bird
Charles W. Peck
Mr. Rippetoe
Walter Eastwood
Tazewell
Warsaw Tanpahomock
J. Hampton Hare
Merrel Callaway
Chamber of Commerce
Rotarians
Chamber
Ethel Richardson
Princeton Bureau
Daily Telegraph
Cal
E- Tom
Tom Mix
Tony
Royal Theatre Today
Fox Filme
Shannon Five
Mix
Diamond Sadie
Tom
Helene Chadwick
Caat
Dan Mason
Spec” O'Donnell
Phylie Haver
Ethel Gray Terry
Charles Conklin
Baptist Church
First Baptist
Buddy Fry
Gene Koontz
June Bradier
Billy Calloway
Alice Sykes
Little Birdie
Wanda Snider
Francis Poston
Vera Grovies
Messengers
God
Gypsy Shreveberry
Robin Wake
Eileen and
Doris Smith
Virginia Spanier
Stubblefield
Mercer Coun
Ty Farm Bureau
Work
John Kessler
Dave
Laurie C. C. Karnes
Kessler
John Craig
Creasy
Kessier
Third Street
Jor Meadows
Joe Meadows
Athens
Bill Smith
Dave Thompson
Meadows
Justice of the Peace
R. A. Martin
Leonard
T. H. Holt
Main Street
Call
Sycamore Park
Wesleysville
Princeton-Oakvale Road
H. E. Harris
A.P. Pettry
Mullens
J. W. Vaughn
L. B. Dinton
J. H. Nester
Colonial Beach
G. L. Kitts
W. V. Peck
All Hale
W. D. Shuff
Palerki
R. Walden
Mercer
Macon
Charles Phipps
Ostend
Belgium
B. Reese
Redford
Reess
Bluefield Telephone Company
ROYAL
West
Sadie
Comedy and Fables
Clees
Staunton Military Academy
Airl
R. L. Dugan In
D. W. Wickline Grocery
Western Union
Black Diamond Bus Company
Connie
Welch Briffs
Aldridge
Josie Jordan
Sunny Mills
Howard Davis
John Blakely
Josie
Milles
Davis
Jordans
Gillespie
Browns Creek
John Stakely
Kelly Cillespie
Cillespie
Lindbergh
McDowell County
Lone Eagle
Charley Lindberg
McDowell
Pittsburgh
Concord College
Kingston Pocahontas Coal Company
Boots
BY Marin
FERRO
Wow, Nelly
Leto
Feroy
Pete
Tendent
Syria
Airplanes
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