4-H Announces Contest Winners in Mercer County
Mercer County Four-H clubs announced nine winners led by Billy Caruth of the Athens Athenian Club who took first in senior boys grooming for the second time. Georgia Ann Ferguson of Spanishburg Heroes won senior girls grooming. Winners earn scholarships to State Four-H camps at Jackson's Mill and county camps.
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Billy Caruth
Athens
Mercer
Billy
Athenian
Ralph Cunningham
Georgia Ann Ferguson
Spanishburg Heroes
Georgia Ann
Jackson's Mill
Stephen King
Greenwood Thunderbolts
Douglas Lester
Sandlick Go Getters Club
Thelma Brown
Greenwood
Janie Shutt
Sandlick Atle
Gay Lew Wooddell
Athens Athenian Club
Barbara Honaker
Spanishburg
Ted Sanders Rita Bailey
Prosperity Prospectors
Bonnie Bailey
Gale Sanders
Spanishburg Heroes Club
Gerald Arrington
Crossroads Shining Stars
The
Shining Stars
C. C. Clemons
Mercer County
Lewisburg
Mercer County Patients Visit Denmar Hospital for Medical Aid
Mercer County officials and health leaders visited Denmar Sanatorium near Hillsboro to review medical support. The State Board of Control arranged Howard University College of Medicine to provide experts as consultants and set up two fellowships with WV funding.
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Maggie Clarkston
Mercer County Deent of Public Assistance
Abner Davis
Bluefield
Wayne W. Gadd
Mercer County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Denmar
Hillsboro
Pocahontas County
State Board of Control
Howard University College of Medicine
Washington
Howard
Howard Payne
Howard College of Medicine
West Virginia
Bible School Starts Monday at Mary Burke Memorial Church
Vacation Bible School opens Monday at 9 o clock in Thorn Street Mary Burke Memorial Church for nursery through intermediates with stories singing music and missions. Departmental superintendents include Ramone Thompson Mona Cox Sybill Pettrey Lena Dishner Virginia ton. Workers include Barbara Bell Buddy Guynn Shirley Barrett Jean Bailey and others. R C D Sweet serves as principal and intermediate teacher. A separate note states the U S Capitol dome requires 1000 gallons of paint every four years.
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Mary Burke
Thorn St
Mon
Ramone Thompson
Mona Cox
Sybill Pettrey
Lena Dishner
Virginaton
Barbara Bell
Buddy Guynn
Shirley Barrett
Jean Bailey
Shirley Morrison
Geraldine Pettrey
Judy Elson
Janet Eggleston
R. C
Church Circle Activities Highlight Local Meetings
A flurry of church circle gatherings is reported including Princeton Society Circle 3 of the Presbyterian Church under Mrs Bowling with fourteen members, Martha Dove Circle bake sale at Sears Roebuck, Circle No 2 at the church with twelve members, Betty Alt Circle of the Methodist Church hosting a June meeting, Julia Davis Circle at the First Christian Church planning year end, and Martha Richardson Circle hosting at Mary Burke Memorial Church with a stop look and listen program and gift to leader. Proceeds support church projects and charities.
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The
Presbyterian Church
J. F. Bowling
Don Erwin
J. A. Keller
Martha Dove
Immanuel Baptist Church
Sears Roebuck
Betty Alt
Methodist Church
J. P. McNutt
Center Street
P. I. Lilly
W.S.C.8
Everette Johnston
H. C. McCary
E. J. Johnston
Ward Sowers
Methodist Woman Magazine
Oscar Boyst
College Avenue
Julia Davis
First Christian Church
N. E. White
Oakvale Road
C. T. Snidow
India
Pakistan
Ceylon
Snidow
Guilford Chariton
Cecil Sells
Martha Richardson
Mary Burke Memorial
Virginia Hylton
Jennings Young
Sells
J. G. Hill
Kee Street
Marines Authorized 1775 by Continental Congress Act
The U S Marine Corps was first authorized by an act of the Continental Congress passed November 10 marking the birth of the marine service. The article notes the early authorization setting the force in motion and its historic origins.
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U. S. Marine Corps
Murray Discusses Social Security at Princeton Rotary
Murray district Social Security chief told Princeton Rotary yesterday how social security regulations boost the economy. In four counties served by Bluefield office 6 667 people receive benefits. Mercer County has about half. Benefits total 34 percent millions annually. Murray has 26 years public service and 14 years in Bluefield. He was introduced by W Broughton Johnston.
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William F. Murray
Social Security Board of
Bluefield
Princeton Rotary Club
Murray
Mercer County
Princeton Residents Visit Folks In Several States
Princeton residents and relatives are visiting family across Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania and Georgia. The notes mention Jimmy Brenda and Dickie Nicely of Falls Church Virginia Miss Margaret Taylor of Anewalt and Nelly Tabor returning to Richmond for nurse training at St Elizabeth Hospital and old friends in Morgantown. Others include Edwin Compton and family from Gatun Canal Zone visiting relatives in Princeton and nearby towns while Mrs Ann Saunders travels to Lynchburg to attend Betty Ann Harvey’s high school graduation.
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Jimmy
Brenda
Dickie Nicely
Falls Church
Margaret Taylor
Anewalt
J. A. Nicely
Harrison Street
Nelly Tabor
Richmond
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Ralph Welton
Beth
Margaret
Petersburg
West Virinia
Welton
Cyrus H. Gadd
Center St
C. M. Compton
Elmer
Wallace Street
Ann Saunders
Betty Ann Harvey
E. C. Glass High School
Lynchburg
O. D. Compton
Eva Houchins
Chester
Princeton
Ft. Worth
Texas
Houchins
David
Air Corns
North Africa
Morgantown
Burl
Temple University
Phildelphia
Calvin Grim
U. S. Air Force
Grim
T. R. Grim
Athens
Morroco
Turner Air Force Base
Albany
Sgt
Memorial Service at Mary Burke Memorial Baptist Church
Princeton Paracranhs conduct a memorial service Sunday night June 12 at 7 45 p m at the Mary Burke Memorial Baptist Church Thorn St Rev Clayton D Sweet pastor will preach the memorial sermon The public is invited COP applications are being received for Princeton Police Force at City Recorder Charles C McGuire s office Forms available there The civil service will assign a date for exams Mercer County residents within specified limits are eligible A divorce suit was filed in circuit court yesterday by Jacqueline Whittaker against Robert A Whittaker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Lodge of the Odd Fellows and Rebeccas
Mary Burke Memorial Baptist
Thorn St
Clayton D. Sweet
COP
Princeton
Charles C. McGuire
City Recorder
City Hall
Police Civil Service Commission
Mercer County
Jacqueline Whittaker
Robert A. Whittaker
Ruth Byrd Circle Meets at Kee Street Church
The Ruth Byrd Circle met at Kee Street Methodist Church with Mrs. Clyde Christian presiding. Mrs. Carl Daniels led devotionals and spoke on friendship. new officers were named for the next year. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Christian and Mrs. Cecil Croye for nine members, three new members Mrs. Russell Pennington Mrs. Jack Christian and Mrs. Carl Daniels and one visitor Mrs. Paul Covey. O. P. Dawson and R. Mann will host next meeting. Sweden aging rapidly notes 23 percent under 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Byrd
Kee Street Methodist Church
Clyde Christian
Carl Daniels
Cecil Croye
Russell Pennington
Jack Christian
Paul Covey
O. P. Dawson
R. Mann
Veternarian After June 15 Joins Local Practice
George E. Frank will join Dr. James P. Bailey in veterinary medicine at the Bluefield Princeton Road hospital after June 15. A Akron native and Ohio State University graduate, Frank earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and engaged in Alpha Gamma Rho, Saddle and Sirloin, and Livestock Judging activities. He is married with a daughter named Lee. his family will relocate soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Frank
James P. Bailey
Veterinary Hospital
Bluefield
Princeton
Frank
Akron
Ohio
Ohio State University
Alpha Gamma Rho
Gamma Sigma Delta
Phi Zeta
Lee
Bloodmobile visit yields 109 pints donated in Princeton
The bloodmobile collected 109 pints in Princeton with 119 registrants, including 51 walk ins and many with prior appointments. About 30 appointment holders did not appear. The group thanks donors and volunteers, especially the listed nurses, and plans another visit in early September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Bill Morefield
L. J. Pace
Joe Davidson
Malenkov foresees Soviet atom plants in operation soon
Former premier Malenkov told reporters in Moscow that the Soviet Union expects large atomic power plants to be in operation within a few years. He cited 50,000 and 100,000 kilowatt installations and spoke during a garden party at the Indian Embassy honoring Jawaharlal Nehru.
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Moscow
Malenkovy
Georgi
Soviet Union
Malenkov
India
Jawaharlal Nehru
Nehru
Visk
Maienkov
Boys' State Closes Final 1955 Session in West Virginia
The Boys State model Legislature at Jackson's Mill held its final session in June 1955. It passed a 79,400,000 dollar budget, ordered stricter reforestation of lands stripped for mining, and disposed of remaining measures. Winners of an outstanding citizen competition will be announced at a final assembly, with campbreak to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson's Mill
W. Va
Cae
VFW Auxiliary to Install Officers in Welch West Virginia
Mrs Lena Caporissi district president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW of Welch will install the Farmer Robinson Auxiliary Post 8517 officers Sunday at 4 pm in the VFW Home on Jones Street. New officers include Net tie Cawthorne president Mary Estes senior vice president Nancy Thompson junior vice president Catrena Young secretary Willie M Heller treasurer Mae Sue Watson Lillian Tynes chaplain Mary Littlejohn patriotic instructor historian F H Powers Ollie Moore guard. A tea will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena B. Caporissi
V.F.W
Welch
W. Va
Farmer Robinson
Jones Street
Nettie Cawthorne
Mary Estes
Nancy Thompson
Catrena Young
Willie M. Heller
Mae Sue Watson
Lillian Tynes
Mary Littlejohn
F. H. Powers
Ollie Moore
Model Airplane Contest at Princeton Airport
The Princeton Modelaires and the Princeton Lions Club sponsor the second annual control line contest at Princeton airport on Sunday June 26 starting at 1 p.m. Under the Academy of Model Aeronautics with R Harold Dove as local contest director. Entrants from several states are expected to compete in ten events with 31 trophies, including a high point trophy. First through third prizes awarded in each event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Modelaires
Princeton Lions Club
Modelaires Club
Princeton
Academy of Model Aeronautics
R. Harold Dove
Princeton Modelaires Club
Academy
Three Petros Family Members Plead Guilty in Tire Theft Case
Philip Petros head of Petros Tire Service pleads guilty to grand larceny counts in five indictments. Mose Petros and George Petros also plead guilty to various grand larceny and receiving stolen goods charges. The indictments allege theft of tires from the SRC garage with Lee Petros and Paul E Nichols noted in related counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eigoth
Philip Petros
Nichols
SRC
Moundsville
Revolutionary Oak Blast Destroys Landmark at Guilford
At Guilford College New Garden Cemetery in North Carolina a dynamite blast destroyed the Revolutionary Oak during Eleanor Roosevelt's address to a 1000 plus crowd. Cemetery officials call the loss priceless with a value of five million dollars. Sheriff officials report no trace of the explosive or the culprit.
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Guilford College
N. C
New Garden Cemetery
Nathanael Greene
Britain
Lord Cornwallis
Guilford Court House
Eleanor Roosevelt
New Garden
Cornwallis
West Virginia Bank Debits Rise In May
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond reports May debits in four leading WV cities up from 1954. Clarksburg up 33 percent to 34.9 million, Bluefield up 27 percent to 42.37 million, Huntington up 10 percent to 73.83 million, Parkersburg up 9 percent to 32.24 million while Charleston falls 2 percent to 165.16 million.
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Richmond
West Virginia
Federal Reserve Bank of
Interbank
U. S
Clarksburg
Bluefield
Huntington
Parkersburg
Charleston
W. Va
SRC Bridge Opening Delayed to August in Wheeling
The State Road Commission postponed the Ninth Street Bridge opening from July 1 to about August 15. Construction Engineer George W. McAlpin cited unforeseen problems. concrete floor laying is 14 months away with a four foot median to be finished by about August 1.
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Wheeling
State Road Commission
Ninth Street
Ohio River
George W. McAlpin
SRC
Natural gas use in 24 million U.S. households
A report notes that about 24 million households in the United States rely on natural gas for heating and cooking. The figure highlights gas utility reach and regional differences in energy use and infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
State Tightens Cigarette Tax Enforcement
West Virginia regulatory update tightens cigarette tax enforcement for vending machines. Operators with five or more machines must file monthly purchase and sales reports with the Tax Department starting July 1, aligning with wider regulatory revisions under a new legislative act and updated tax stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia
Herbert H. Nottingham
Milton J. Ferguson
Secretary of State
E State
Tazewell To Vote On City Officers June 14
Municipal officers will be elected in Tazewell and North Tazewell on June 14. In Tazewell, candidates include Mayor George R. Brittain, Recorder Mrs. Herbert Ward, and council nominees Mrs. W. B. Leslis Dr. P. L. Rowlette H. 8. Surface Jr. Noel M. Walter Jr. C. B. Robinson A. J. Witten and Douglas Picet Jr. In North Tazewell, candidates include Mayor Mrs. Bonnie B. Hall Recorder Mrs. George R. Rosenbaum and councilmen L. E. Anderson W. W. Peery Jr. J. C. Treson C. E B. Altizer and James W. Witten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
North Tazewell
George R. Brittain
Herbert Ward
W. B. Leslis
P. L. Rowlette
H. 8. Surface Jr
Noel M. Walter Jr
C. B. Robinson
A. J. Witten
Douglas Picet Jr
Bonnie B. Hall
Ethel Johnson
George R. Rosenbaum
L. E. Anderson
W. W. Peery Jr
J. C. Treson
C. E B. Altizer
James W. Witten
Treasury cash position report shows large balance and debt
Treasury data for June 10 lists cash position around 57.78 billion with deposits and withdrawals totaling 200.47 million and a total debt figure, plus gold assets about 21.88 million. The notes include references to statutory limit exemptions and non subject debt.
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Washington
Treasury
Isi
Butter steady to firm in New York dairy market
USDA report from New York shows market steady to firm with butter prices unchanged. Receipts total 302.76 and butter receipts at 20, 30 31. Market tone cautious with stable pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
USDA
Baltimore Livestock Market Report
June 16 Baltimore USDA livestock sale reports small cattle and hog offerings. Cattle about 100 head sold to set price basis with limited data. hogs 25 head offered, not enough for price comparison. Sheep none. prices for select categories listed but readability limited by OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
USDA
Baltimore Grain Receipts and Shipments Report
Baltimore grain totals show 5,792 ninety pound sacks wheat in June and flour receipts of 721,683 bushels. Shipments listed include 63,108 bushels in a partial figures summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Riverside poultry and farm market prices steady in June report
Harrisonburg June market notes show steady poultry and eggs prices with liberal offerings. Farm broilers under three pounds bring 28 cents per pound. large hens 22 to 24 cents. turkey fryers 30 to 30 percent. young hens toms 29 to 29 cents. Richmond delivered eggs quoted A large 40 to 43, mediums 35 to 36, smalls 26 to 21 with grading notes and supply tightness.
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Harrisonburg
The
Ghenamtosh Vailiey
Richmond Ee
Breilees
Richmond Grain Prices Edge Through a Mixed Market
Wheat prices for No 2 red winter vary by locale with Augusta County at 2.10 to 2.15 per bushel and pulaski at 2.10. Other regions show 1.95 to 2.38 for assorted corn oats and soybeans with Norfolk and Richmond showing notable bids. The report lists multiple counties including Luray Roanoke Ridin and Providence on commodity pricing.
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Richmond
Augusta Co
Luray
Norfolk
Pulaski
Eoe
Roatoke
Rochem Co
Seems
Repidan
Ondsburg
Liss Augusta Oo
Sta Co.s
Norfolk Iiss
Ea Rapidan
Nortot
Providence
Baltimore
Lake Titicaca half as large as Lake Ontario
A northern geologic note claims South America's Lake Titicaca is about half the size of Lake Ontario in Ontario Canada. The comparison emphasizes the relative scale between the two large lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
South South America
Lake Titicaca
Lake Ontario
Used Furniture Sale in Princeton Apt Sixe Kitchen Cabinet
Princeton notices offer used furniture including a kitchen cabinet for 29.50 and an electric range for 50.00. A two piece living room suite is listed at 39.50 and 12.50. Local listing details unavailable.
For Sale by Owner Six Room Brick Home in Princeton
Six room brick one floor house with full stone basement and hot water heat. Gas furnace, oak floors, modern built in kitchen. Large lot in choice location two blocks from Mercer School. Terms for sale at 1309 East Main Street Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer School
Eest Main Street
Princeton
For Rent S room House with Gas Heat and Porch
For rent a small room house available now. Features include two porches, gas heat, a good garden, paved street and a good location. Monthly rent is $40. Call 3836 Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Apartment for Rent Furnished 3-Room Unit
Furnished three room apartment with private bath and entrance. Utilities included. Weekly or monthly rental options available. Call 3836 Princeton for pricing and details.
Strong Market Keeps Rising To New High On June 10
New York reports a fourth record high this week as rails boost gains. The Associated Press 60-stock average rose 1.20 to 169.20 with Sperry Rand active on 2.47 million shares, while May Department Stores fell 1.4 percent among notable losers. The American Stock Exchange moved higher overall, while the bond market remained irregular and active.
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New York
Associated Press
Sperry Rand
Sperry Rand Corp
Sacced Cp Taske Aerea Hupp Corp
Northern Pacific
Kaiser Aluminum
May Department Stores
Bethlehem Steel Up Am
Carvaler
Sears North American Aviation
RCA
American Telephone
Union Carbide
DuPont
Babcock & Wilcox
Gener Dynamics
W. R al Grace
U. S. Hoffman
ACF Industries
New York Central
Baltimore & Ohio
S'andea
Allagamerese
Pet
Goodyear
Rence
Distillers Corp
Anaconda 1 Aluminium Ltd
Allied Chemical
General Bf
American Stock Exchange
Chicago Livestock CBICARD Market Report
Fat cattle and calves show varied pricing with many grades listed. High choice steers reach 13.50 per cwt with some calves and cows moving between 12.00 and 22.50 per cwt, while bulk lots reflect mixed demand across sizes and weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cbicard
Sea Saiab
Aneers
Joella
Chicago Grain Prices and Futures Summary
Trading on the Board of Trade shows slight hesitancy giving way to advances in wheat and corn futures. Prices for December and other contracts move with bid offers, while soymeal and soybeans show nominal price levels and varied bids across grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Craes
Four room garage apartment with bath and utility room
A garage apartment offering four rooms and a bathroom includes an attached garage and a separate utility room for laundry and storage. This compact living space suits a single occupant or small household seeking integrated parking.
Furnished 4 Room Apartment with Private Bath
Four room furnished apartment with private entrance and bath at the head of Park Avenue city. Rent is 50 dollars per month. Contact Harry B. Hill by phone at 6975 or 3179.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
Harry B. Hill
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