Princeton Lists Ten Elementary Model Schools
Mercer county has ten model elementary schools rated by the state department of education and cited by the county board. The list includes Glen Elementary and several named schools with principals or notable staff, with certificates to be distributed when classes reopen in September.
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Mercer County
County Board of Education
State Department of Education
Glen Elementary
Fred S. Coffiner
Memorial School
Peck
Lawrence Thorn
Flat Top
Bonnie Bowlilowton
Sybil Perdue
Pairview
Jane Lilly Foster
Camp Crek
Kathryn Lilly
Whitethorn
Mamie Anderson
Preston Street
K Easley
Knob
Willis W. Chambers
G. G. Anvil
Bramwell
D. W. McCormick
Thorn
P. I. Lilly
Giotto
W. C
Spencer
Jones Street
Charles G. Thompson
Coaldale
Elizabeth Holly
Meadows
Marjorie B. Peck
Green Springs
Jack Thorne
Kegley
C. M. Bonner
Lashmeet
Barry Wyatt
Mora
John T. Levern
Sandlick
Elsie
Thornhill
China
Hairless
Viewpoint
E. B. Parker
Browning-Lambert
E. K. Bailey
Delph
Clarence Wooten
Hardy Ricardo Martin
Bird
James Gore
Elfgood
Mary D. Rogers
Ver Springs
Lydia Burkholder
Wild Meadow
Clara Wohlford
Reece Harman
James Austin
Hancock
Pauline Newland
Rich Creek
Robert Turner
Pinoak
C. W. Faulkner
Jr. Butler
Juanita Coaldale
White
Basil White
Conner
Frances Wood
Crystal
Robert Fletcher
Ceres
C. A. Ryan
East End
William Hatcher
Sagamore
Charlie Moore
Oxley
Cinna Wagner
Mowles
R. E. M. Bowling
Lerena
Josie Mace
Local School Building Classifications and Court Action Report
A list shows building ratings for several schools with designations of first or second class and unclassified statuses, followed by names of appraisers and a note that bonds are required. A chancery suit is filed in circuit court by Larley Nola Flowers against Arvill Lee Flowers with July rules. The entertainment page notes Mary Beth Hughes in The Great Profile at the Mercer theater and Roar of the Pess at the Royal theater with cast details.
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Springton
Clyde Maxey
Gardner
Fannie Thompson
Crane Crook
J. Lyn Swiger
Ramsey
W. R. Cooke
Fairview
Helen Bryant
Matoaka
H. M. Wagner
Oakvale
Godfrey Elliott
Wade
A. H. Linkous
Concord
Fred S. Rogers
Spanishburg
H. M. Young
Central Point
Ruth Carr
Race Track
Lida Caperton
Hill
Alma Robertson
Pine Fiat
Basil Bennett
Coburn
Catheryn Brown
Goodwill
James Hatcher
Pleasant Hill
Myrtle Oxley
Thomas
Rosaline Oxley
Gadd
Lonnie Oakes
Ingleside
Pearle Young
Dunns
Z. W. Moye
Taylor
Agnes Hodges
Ferguson
Harold Okes
Locust Grove
Lake Hager
Oney Gap
Alonzo Clark
Hatcher
L. A. Gates
Oakwood
Velma Houchins
Willowton
Louise G. Bell
Bramwell
J. D. Anderson
H. K. Baer
Larley Nola Flowers
Arvill Lee Flowers
Mary Beth Hughes
John Barrymore
Mercer Theater Today
Royal Theater Today
Jean Parker
Wallace Ford
Jed Brouty
Betty Compson
Evalyn Knapp
Princeton Paragraphs Will Probated in Brooks Estate
The will of Jennie Brooks dated May 31 1941 was probated in county court yesterday. Cornelius was named executrix and qualified, with conditions noted in the county clerk's records.
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Jennie Brooks
Lee
Cornelius Me
Princeton Personal Notes Highlight Summer Visits
Mrs John K Sloatman Jr of Honolulu is spending summer with her sister in Princeton Mrs E L Gage on Center street. Mrs Lloyd Lynd and her children Lloyd Jr and Nancy of Bartlesville Oklahoma visit her sister Mrs Walter Burton on Honaker avenue. Mr and Mrs M L Moore Jackie M and Mr and Mrs Robert David of Logan were guests of Carl and Mrs Moore at Perkins apartments on Monday and Tuesday.
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John K. Sloatman, Jr
Honolulu
E. L. Gage
Center Street
Lloyd Lynd
Lloyd, Jr
Nancy
Bartlesville
Okla
Walter Burton
Honaker Avenue
M. L. Moore
Jackie M
Robert David
Logan
Carl Moore
Perkins Apartments
Mrs Shuff Hosts Bridge Party in Princeton
Mrs W D Shuff entertained a bridge party Monday afternoon on Honaker Avenue honoring Mrs Lynd of Oklahoma guest of her sister Mrs Walter Burton. Two tables played with summer flowers and a salad course served. Mrs Burton won high score. Mrs John K Sloatman Sr of Horslulu received a guest prize. June D A R meeting postponed to later date.
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W. D. Shuff
Honaker Avenue
Lynd
Oklahoma
Walter Burton
Mary Elizabeth Shuff
Burton
John K. Sloatman
Horslulu
Shuff
Lyndh
E. W. Cummings
W. 8. Custis
Ben Bird, Jr
Bruce Fleshman
E. L. Gage
Virginia Karens
Presbyterian Circle Meetings Set For Thursday
The Woman s auxiliary of the Presbyterian church schedules four circles meeting Thursday at 3 PM. Circle 1 hosts Mrs G L Redman on Park Avenue Circle 2 at Mrs S D Rice s Wallace Street home Circle 3 at Mrs J H Hoge Circle 4 at Mrs H C Hadden Hale Avenue. The Princeton Music Club sponsored a concert by Elma Gillispie in the Memorial Building ballroom. The pianist from West Virginia presented a notable program.
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Woman's Auxiliary of
The
Presbyterian Church
G. L. Redman
Park Avenue
Princeton
Elma Gillispie
Memorial Building
Princeton Music Club
Music club reception honors Gillespie and Burke after concert
A reception at the T. M Johnston home on College avenue celebrated Miss Gillespie and Mr. Burke after a concert. Hosts were Music club executive members and guests. the home featured summer flowers and a guest book line. Proceeds included a recital of piano numbers and a punch service by club members.
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John Burke
Bramwell
Finley Williamson School of Music
Gillispie
Burke
Miss Gillespie
Burks
T. M Johnston
College Avenue
Music Club
Grace Perkins
Johnston
E. M. Gillispie
Hartley Sanders
G. H. Crumpecker
L. J. Sheppard
Fred Mole
Harold Stafford
Ward Stubblefield
Dewey Bailey
Marvin Marshall
Red Cross Chapter Certificates Highlight Princeton Unit
The Princeton American Red Cross chapter reports thirty certificates awarded to thirty members taught by Fred Parker in Athens. Since Jan 1, 206 certificates have been issued for the courses. A life saving and water safety class nears final tests as Harold Enslow commends the chapter. Layettes for babies are prepared for shipment to Jersey City. Shipments use boxes labeled with the city and chapter, each garment tagged. A larger quarterly quota of garments is received. continued volunteer aid is needed to meet it.
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Princeton
American Red Cross
Fred Parker
Athens
L. J
Harold Enslow
National
Red
Red Cross
Jersey City
Sheppard
Athens residents connected by hospital visit
Jimmy Holroyd of Athens is a patient in Princeton hospital. Mrs. Sallie Hayes of Williamson visits her mother Mrs. Betty Holroyd in Athens. She
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Jimmy Holroyd
Athens
Princeton Hospital
Sallie Hayes
Williamson
Betty Holroyd
Gillispie Concert Attended by Bresanhan Family
Mrs Ramona Bresanhan and her sister attended the Gillispie concert at the Memorial building. A reception followed at the home of Mrs T M Johnston Monday night. Mrs M H Poston will enter St Luke's hospital today for an operation. Mr and Mrs L E Hannah and family will move Thursday from Hale Avenue to Athens for their future home.
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Ramona Bresanhan
Gillispie
Memorial Building
T. M. Johnston
M. H. Poston
Mahood Avenue
St. Luke’s Hospital
L. E. Hannah
Ther
Hale Avenue
Athens
Woman's Missionary Society to Meet at Goodwill Center
The Woman's Missionary Society of Goodwill Center will hold a 2 o'clock meeting this afternoon at the Goodwill Center. All members are urged to attend for important business to be discussed.
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Woman's Missionary Society of Goodwill Center
Goodwill Center
Convicts At Work Hit 1000 Mark For Neely Plan
Charleston June 10 Special Governor Matthew M Neely aims to deploy at least 1000 convicts to work across the state as part of a program to relieve job strain and aid public projects. Authorities report more than a thousand convicts already engaged in state labor programs.
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Charleston
W. Va
Matthew M. Neely
Prison labor use rises sharply in state road work
Road Commissioner Ern est L Bailey reports prison labor on road construction more than doubled in a year from 540 workers to 1036 at the same 57 cent rate. He notes much of the increase occurred since Governor Neely’s inauguration. A boundary shift is described where a stream’s center moves with natural channel changes.
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Ernest L. Bailey
Bailey
Neely
Best Place in the South for Picnics and Family Reunions
Rejoice at a shaded pavilion with plenty of tables available under sheltered areas. Enjoy a rainproof venue suitable for large family gatherings with free access and ample space for activities.
McDowell County Happenings and a Fatal Vehicle Crash
A child, Bessie Marie Camp, died after being struck by a car near Drill Virginia. Driver Jones, who said the child dashed into the road, was released on $500 bond as police and deputies investigated. Funeral services are planned in Drill with burial in the family cemetery.
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Drill
Bessie Marie Camp
Herbert Compton
Bartley
Jones
Raysal
Nese
Okey Stafford
Squire
Cline
Walter
Ray- Bonnie
Saraocare
John
Welch Paragraphs Luncheon Set at Club
Ladies' day luncheon announced for Thursday at 1 PM at the club. Speakers include Mrs R V Mim Moore Miss Anna Stratton and Miss Ad Brown. Luncheon details to be finalized Wednesday evening.
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Aene
R. V. Mim B. He Moore
Anna Stratton
Centenia
Ad Brown
Delegates Named At Martinsburg Meeting
W. F. W encamp delegates named at Martinsburg include Hattie Wal and other local officials as the assembly discusses upcoming events and organizing efforts.
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W. F. W.encamp
Mine Motorman Porter Dies From Injuries
Funeral services will be held in Caretta for Porter a 47 year old motorman at the Olga 2 mine who died in a local hospital from injuries suffered when crushed between a coal car and a mine face Porter had five years at Caretta and earlier worked as a butcher at Mick Crack Saeger a rail brakeman with the Norfolk and Western He is survived by a wife and several children Porter was a member of the UMWA The Olga No 2 mine did not operate Monday
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Caretta
E Porter
Olga 2
Caretta Ae
Mick
Saeger
Norfolk and Western Rail
Childr
Recruiting Officer to Visit Friday in County
Sergeant Elmer Dean in charge of the U S Army recruiting office in Biutecra spent yesterday in the county and will return Friday for another recruiting effort. Dean has recovered from a minor operation and will be at the post office building from about 9 30 in the morning until late afternoon.
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Seronens
Elmer Dean
U. Army
Biueticra
Dean
Army
Miners Fielder Attends Funeral in Scranton
Jack Flannery, a key outfielder for the Miners, left for Scranton, Pennsylvania, after the death of his uncle, who was the brother of the ball players' mother. He will attend the funeral.
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Jack Flannery
Ro Amajor
Miners
Scranton
Flannery
System Honored at College Commencement Ceremony
One of five honored individuals at a major college commencement received a doctoral degree. The event highlighted notable achievements by the graduates and their contributions to the college community.
Courtroom shooting ends third rape trial in Conroe
In Conroe Texas on June 10 Bob White a 31 year old Black man twice convicted of raping a white woman was shot dead in a crowded courtroom by the husband of his alleged victim as the third trial began. The killer W B Cochran a large landowner surrendered and bond was set at 500 with the case to go to the grand jury. White’s prior convictions were overturned by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the U S Supreme Court.
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Conroe
Tex
Bob White
W. 8
Cochran
White
Bedlam
Zimmie Foreman
Hershal Surrat
J. W. McCaniel
BrewsterSuggests Lindbergh Berlin Attache in Radio Address
Senator Brewster proposes Col. Charles A. Lindbergh be sent to Berlin as aviation attache to gauge German air output. He supports Roosevelts foreign policy while criticizing handlings of the affair. He urges Americans to back the plan and asserts faith in American railroads amid wartime strain.
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Washington
Brewster R
Gested
Charles A. Lindbergh
Berlin
Roosevel
Germany
Columbia Broadcasting System
Brewster
Hitler
Clouting Career Outlook From Nicholson Headlines 1930s Notes
The report recalls Nicholson’s minor league rise and Cubs stint with left handed hitting, his 334 batting in the Southern Association, 58 games with Chicago producing 38 RBIs and 5 homers, and reflects on Connie Mack era moves and Dee Miles deals affecting Nicholson. The piece notes his 1936 Littleton College background and later All star rain check amidst lingering recognition gaps.
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Nicholson
Cubs
Hank Leiber
Wilson
McCoy Appeals to Draft Board for Baseball Move
McCoy appeals to the draft board as a baseball figure facing induction. The Grate board host notes his case and points about delay. The FP Ape baseman, who resides here, had a $45,000 bonus and a two year contract with the Philadelphia club after being declared a free agent by Commissioner Landis early last year.
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The
Philadelphians
Landis
Phillies suffer from illness outbreak amid on-field troubles
Philadelphia reports an illness epidemic hitting players including Johnny Rizzo with a throat infection and Stan Benjamin weak from sickness. Joe suffered chills, and manager Doc Prothro also not feeling well as the team navigates health issues during a season already strained.
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Philadelphia
Phillies
Johnny Rizzo
Joe
Stan Benjamin
Doc Prothro
Gilbert Election Faces Ballot Mix-Up Prompting Recount
Gilbert Virginia June 10 Independent party candidates demand a recount after a ballot mix-up may alter results. If misread, Harold Buchanan’s votes drop from 179 to 78 while Leonard Ferdinger’s tally stays at 11, prompting council to review the issue.
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Gilbert
Amethod
Independent Party
Independent Pe
Stx
People’s Pe
Harold Buchanan
Leonard Ferdinger
Candidae
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