Trailer Truck Wreck Near Lake Place Leaves Crew Injured
Amos Jones, colored driver, and Harry Ellis of Logan, a passenger, were involved when a trailer truck from Florida bound for Logan collided on Oakhurst avenue near Lake Place. The cab was damaged, Jones knocked out, and a fire caused by spilled gasoline ignited materials in the truck. Fire crews fought the blaze as the vehicle loaded with brick siding and furniture went to total loss, valued about 800 dollars for the trailer and 1800 for the tractor.
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Amos Jones
Oakhurst Avenue
Lake Place
Harry Ellis
Logan
Ce Rhade
E. L. McClure
Jones
Florida
Local Fraternal Groups Set Evening Meeting
The Odd Fellows and Rebakahe Summit City Lodge No Tee will meet tonight at 7 on Se street. Rev W R Houck Methodist pastor will deliver an address. The Wahekahe will present a new service. Guests include Master W A Shuman and R Moore Dodrill past grand master of Welch.
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The
Odd Fellows and Rebakahe
Summit City
Tee
E Street
W. R. Houck
Methodist Church
W. A. Shuman
Town
R. Moore Dodrill
Welch
VD Clinic Funding And County Personnel Approvals
The VD Clinic plans continued operation with 40 to 50 clients and support adjustments. The county approved notary commissions for Zolia Rates Johnson and Jackedbatevety Blue Field and Lila B Woods Prince, and set fiscal year staff for the extension service including James A. Carrick Jr county agent Ruth Hurst demonstration agent Mildred and two month secretary substitute G Spangler. Appointment of Dora P Lambert and Marie Pennington as deputy county court clerks was approved.
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Princeton
VD Bureau
Zolia
Johnson
Jackedbatevety
Bluefield
Lila B. Woods
Prince
County Farm Bureau
James A. Carrick, Jr
Ruth Hurst
Mildred Nd
G . Spangler
Mildred Morgan
Dora P. Lambert
Marie Pennington
Pot Luck Luncheon Set After Morning Charge
At 10 o'clock this morning at charge of Mrs. Willard Johnston. A pot luck luncheon will be served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Johnston
Simple wedding at home altar with Hatfield officiating
A small wedding ceremony took place in the Hatfield home living room officiated by Rev. Hatfield. Naomi Biggs played as the couple entered. Guests included relatives and the groom's Marine veteran brother. Prizes were awarded for table games and a bride gift was given.
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Rome
D. B. Hatfield
Tee Street
Hatfield
H. E. Robinette
Robinette
Naomi Biggs
W. Michols
Christie Avenue
Princeton
Marine
Union Railway
Washington
Rupe
Junior Baseball Teams To Play Today
City junior baseball teams are set for two games this afternoon. The American Legion faces the Moose in the opener at 2 30 and the V F W meets the Elks in the second game.
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American Legion
Moose
V.F.W. and Elks
Narrows Man Hurt In Route 219 Car Crash
Thomas E. Chambers of Narrows Virginia suffered a severe left arm fracture in a Saturday afternoon crash on Route 219. His 1940 Pontiac collided with another vehicle. charges of reckless driving were lodged. Trooper Bazzie reported punishments for others involved, including a drunk driving fine and jail time.
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Thomas E. Chambers
Narrows Va
Route 219
Bazzie
Chambers
Kentyaville
Nele Bazzie
Paul Canterberry
Monroe County
W. Wace
Land
E. Dale Bailey
Cantry
Inia
Prince
Canterbury
Medal Posthumously Awarded to Local Navy Man
The Navy Department awards the Bronze Star posthumously to Millard Thomas Jenkins of Princeton. D. W. Wetzel of Point Pleasant will represent the president in presenting the medal to Jenkins's widow, Mrs. Rachel Frances Jenkins of 303 Bluefield Avenue Princeton, in a formal ceremony.
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Navy Department
Millard Thomas Jenkins
USNR
Princeton
D. W. Wetzel
Sc-Usnr
Point Pleasant
United States
Rachel Frances Jenkins
Bluefield Avenue
Princeton Personalities: Local retirees visit former neighbors
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Croy and Co. C. Sarver have retired from Roanoke. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Cheatham, former residents of Thas city, and Mrs. Sarver's brother Ray Hetherington and family.
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A. B. Croy and
C. Sarver
Roanoke
Cheatham
Thas City
Bank official named administrator in Bluefield estate filing
G. H. Lawhead trust officer of Flat Top National Bank qualified as administrator of the Jess H. Franklin estate in Bluefield, acting for the bank, in the county clerk's office.
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G. H. Lawhead
Flat Top National Bank
Jess H. Franklin
Bluefield
Princeton Boosters Defeat Elkhorn Team
The Princeton Boosters defeated Elkhorn with strong pitching by Kessinger and a long homer. Prye contributed a four-bagger as the team built a lead. Next Sunday the Boosters host Bluefield, Va., on the home diamond, then Bluefield visits the following Sunday.
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Princeton Boosters
Elkhorn
Kessinger
Prye
Bursed
Boosters
Bluefield
Bulefield
Community News Roundup From Princeton and Nearby Areas
Local residents report return home from Princeton after family bereavement. US Marine Robert A. Whittaker from Cherry Point visited, and Howe Bailey returned to White Hall after a death in the family. Frances Graves spends summer at Virginia Beach while Pfc Bill Donovan and Lt Joe Rothwell travel from Fort Myer for leave. Mrs. Keith Lazenby visits relatives in Charles Town as W B Davis and others are mentioned in social notes.
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Edward Bailey
Bluefield Avenue
Carl Crawford
Kate Mahood
Northalker Street
Stephens College
Columbia Mo
Wash
Pasadena
al If
Frances Graves
Virginia Beach
Pfc
Bill Donovan
John Donovan
Joe Rothwell
Fort Myer
Rothwell
Washington
Keith Lazenby
Park Avenue
Chariesem
Lazenby
W. B. Davis
Local News Briefs From North Walker Street Area
Time with daughter and niece Mrs. Ray Mylius and family on North Walker Street. James P. Stinnette a patient at the U S Naval Hospital Portsmouth receiving care. He is a Matoaka high school teacher. formerly resided in Carstens apartments Princeton. Kargill McCormick midshipman Annapolis Md arrived for a month with parents Kyle and Mrs. McCormick on North Walker. Oscar Boyst returned home on College Avenue from a motor trip to Washington D C.
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Ray Mylius
North Walker Street
James P. Stinnette
U. S. Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
Woke
Stinnette
Matoaka High School
Carstens Apartments
Princeton
Kargill McCormick
Annapolis
Kyle McCormick
North Walker
Oscar Boyst
College Avenue
Washington, D. C
False Teeth That Loosen Need Not Embarrass
Denture wearers suffer embarrassment from loose plates. The alkaline powder Pasteeth sticks to plates, holds teeth more firmly, adds comfort, does not sour, and helps control denture odor. Sold at drug stores.
Community note signed by Mrs Edward W Wol ford
A brief message from Mrs Edward W Wol ford and her family closes with thanks to friends and neighbors.
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Edward W. Wolford
Mrs Rosa B Nash Dies At Elgood Home
Rosa B Nash age 72 died at her Elgood home at midnight Sunday after a heart attack. She had been in failing health for some time. Pallbearers and flowers will be announced. Mrs Nash is survived by her...
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Rosa B. Nash
Elgood
Tery
Mrs. Nash
Nash family details from obituary fragment
The fragment lists John F Nash and two stepsons of Eigood and Ray H Nash of New York along with a sister Mrs Ema line Boothe of Princeton, indicating family relations in an obituary context.
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John F. Nash
Eigood
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Virginian Maytag Co
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8Th St
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Vrenca Pablo
Brig Pi
Princeton Finance
Old First N. Bank
Prin ‘On
W. VA
Princea
Lilly Land CO
Ped B. Rigney
Inquire Harvest Service
Kirby
City View Heights
Kirkwood
Lazenby Avenue
McDowell County
C. N. Kirby
Riverside Drive
Kirby Brothers
Main St
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RHONE
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