Rotarians Invited to Credit Bureau Convention in Princeton
Princeton Rotary luncheon boosts enthusiasm as A L Griffith urges youth thrift and school credit awareness. Members invited to Associated Credit Bureaus segments next Monday with a new board and committee chairs announced for July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Credit Bureau
Rotary Club
A. L. Griffith
Princeton Merchant's Association
Associated Credit Bureaus
W. H. Witt
Dickerson
FE. K. Kety Carden
Ceac Ne
Ray — Z R. Daly
Hauntingtom
J Salisbury
Bluefield
EB. K. Ketron
Dangerfield
George H. Brown
Bhio
W. R. Tary
C. H. Peter
WH. Roberts
Princeton Social Circles Highlight Local Club Meeting
The Forum Club hosted by Mrs. E O Flaherty at Mrs. W H Foster's home featured Mrs. Stafford leading a session on Princeton's needs with praise for a paper by Mrs. R N Vermiliian. Guests included Mrs. F Welbean and others. the evening offered a meal and conundrum place settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forum Club
E. 0. Flaherty
W. H. Foster
South Ninth Street
Sam
Ronde
Princeton
Mesdames F. Welbean
Chas. Foster
Stewart Gerrett
L. J. Groever
Mayor Responds To Lady On City Cleanup Efforts
Meavor W. A. Brown writes that all must clean up premises and promises to improve the city hall area. He notes space limits for deposits, urges orderly arrangement of materials, and invites further feedback as the city works toward a cleaner environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meavor W. A. Brown
Mies
W. A. Brown
Opening swimming pool schedule announced
Conley T. Jidow announces the opening of the swimming pool and recreation center in Shawnee. Indications point to a swift start, serving the people of West Virginia with convenient access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conley T. “Jidow
West Virginia
Shawnee
Princeton to Open Lake Resort with New Pavilion
The site on the Princeton Beckley road will boost vacation appeal. The lake spans acres and offers boating, canoeing, diving platforms, and pool facilities. C D Rhodes, Princeton schools athletic director, will manage the swimming pool and pavilion, a large two story frame building with dressing rooms and a second floor hall.
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Princeton-Beckley Road
Princeton
C. D. Rhodes
Moon Weather Sparks Warmth and Local Notices
A confused local page notes a license issued in Speedway to Macie C Keatley and Sue singer, with court actions listed. It reports warm weather blamed on the moon and forecasts from weather prophets, plus Mer cer County Farm Bureau meeting at 2 pm and officer elections to July 1. A four week city cleanup starts next Monday in districts 1 and 2, with trash collection routes. Memorial service for railroad workers and auxiliary set for tomorrow at 11, with hundreds expected, plus a half price clearance at Stanton Bros for coats swimsuits and more.
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Mercer County Farm Bureau
Court House
District No. 1
Main Street
Matin Street
Mercer
Ree Street
Princeton Churches Protestant Episcopal Visit Planned
Rev Edmund Thompson rector invites parishioners to Sunday services including morning prayer at 11 and a sermon at 11, evening prayer at 8. The Girl's Friendly branch meets Monday 7 30 p m, Parish Guild Thursday 3 30, choir Friday 7 30. On June 20 Bishop Gravatt will visit to administer confirmation at 9 a.m.
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Protestant Episcopal Oe
the Heavenly Rest
Edmund Thompson
Girl's Friendly
W L. Gravatt
West Virginia
Sunday Service Notice at First Church by Rev C H Phipps
Rev C H Phipps, pastor, invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m on subject The Value of the Soul Rev John 8 Vance to speak at 2 p m and evening program follows in the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Phipps
John
Vance
Washington debate unfolds on primary bill funding
The report outlines ongoing discussions in Washington as Rep Britten and Sen Reed engage in the senate campaign committee’s review of the Pennsylvania primary bill. The tentative funding level cited reaches $1, suggesting budget concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britten
Til
Caneane
Reed
Senate
Uenene Coe
Solemn Moments at the Cross services invited
Posted notice invites readers to attend any or all of a series of services titled Solemn Moments at the Cross. The call specifies flexible attendance with no fixed sequence or requirement to attend every service.
Four-room Cottage For Rent By W. D. Burwell
Advertisement fragment lists Apply Samton Bros for rent a four room cottage with reasonable terms. Property by W. D. Burwell.
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Ee . Autrem
Au Privece Savager
Apply Samton Bros
W. D. Burwell
Christian Church Announces Visitor Recognition and Memorial Service
Rev. R. M. Sims leadsSunday school at 6 45 with W L Cook as superintendent Visitors are urged to bring guests for special recognition during vacation period Sixteen attended last Sunday with several from outside the state A memorial service for railroad trainmen will be held at the preaching hour The Woman s Auxiliary participates A program and choir music are planned with the high school quartet also slated to perform
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Woman's Auxiliary
R. M. Sims
W. L. Cook
Be Blaine King Seeks Mercer County Clerk Nomination
Be Blaine King of Princeton West Virginia announces candidacy for Mercer County Clerk in the Republican primary set for August 6 1926. He appeals for votes and influence from voters in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Por
Mercer County
Blaine King
Princeton
W. Va
Ruth Arrested for Illegal Fishing in Michigan Case
Detroit reports Babe Ruth and a companion were arrested in Howell charged with illegal fishing. They spent the night in a cottage. warrants were sworn by a deputy game warden alleging a night line and other violations. Ruth returned to Detroit to join a series as authorities pursued further actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Jane
Babe Ruth
York Yankee
Howell
Mich
Island
Ruth
Caleb Collet
Brighton
lHowel
Sexton
Scarawny
Drowning of Cleveland Hardy at Fairmont river swim
Cleveland Hardy twenty eight a single man drowned this afternoon in the Monongahela river near Riversville Fairmont W V He went swimming and was seized with cramps He sank in five feet of water near shore his body recovered but resuscitation failed This marked the first drowning among early bathers of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmount
W. Va
Cleveland Hardy
Monongahela River
Riversville
Young Leeds and wife deny any estrangement
William Leeds Jr son of the tinplate magnate and Princess Emia of Greece arrived in Chicago from opposite coasts. Reports of an estrangement were denied as absurd with both stating they are deeply in love and intend to go on with their marriage.
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Young Leeds
Chicago
William
Leeds, Jr
Enia
Greece
Carton
California
New York
House approves 119 bills breaking speed record
Washington reports the House passed 119 bills under a unanimous consent agreement with no roll call. The move sets a record for speed in enacting measures, far surpassing the previous US record of eighty one. The legislation includes private claims and government adjustments to military records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Bluefield to Send Band for Welch Legion Convention
Bluefield Post No. 9 and McDowell County Post No. 8 plan a joint Legion convention in Welch September 9 to 11. The Bluefield band of thirty one players will march in the parade, with McDowell Post offering band shelter and high school gym accommodation. The War Department is asked to send a tank and airplane. a $100 prize awaits the best float. Scouts from Caretta and Girl Scouts contribute to local relief and cleanup efforts as Troop 2, Caretta, reports successful community service and a treasure hunt at the store.
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State Department of Legion
Clarence W. Hays
Bluefield
American Legion
Samuel Solins
McDowell County
Welch
McDowell Post
Legion
A. Vv. Dennen
Ww. C. Cook
Trict
National Guard
Analap
Anawalt High School
Hergta-O
es-Corenti Gannapang
War Department
Washington
The
Post
M. A. Watkins
Caretta
Virginia
Ncwal
Kelley Lewis
Hutsell
Rev
Coalwood District
W. P. Lackey
Dir
Lackey
Goad
Rev. Hutsell
Martin
Kenneth Anders
Luckey Mercoury
John Martin
W. A. Laird
Cipal
Mr. Luckey
Mr. Martin
America
A. BE. Falke
Coalwood
Taking of Evidence Express Case Continued
The public service commission continues the Samuel Bolins versus American Railway Express case to Thursday June 17 at 10 am at Strother Sale Curd and Tucker. The suit seeks to extend delivery service from Mayor Lakely’s residence to homes in Houston Second Addition including Franklin Summers Riverside Drive Canal and Lake Drive. Property owners in the area are asked to appear June 17 to give evidence on the need for extended city service. Local mentions note people visiting Welch and recovering at Grace hospital.
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Public Service Commission
Samuel Bolins
American Railway Express Company
Strother, Sale, Curd and Tucker
Express Company
Riverside Drive
Canal
Lake Drive
Houston
Commission
Brakeman Robert Wheeler In Coalwood In Mines Accident
Robert Be Wheeler twenty one brakeman for Consolidation Coal Company at Coalwood was rushed to Grace Hospital yesterday afternoon with internal injuries from an accident in the mines. Initial reports indicate his condition is serious and recovery remains slim.
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Wheeler
Aman
Robert BE. Wheeler
Consolidation Coal Company
Coalwood
Grace Hospital
Welch Briefs: Local marriages and incidents
The county clerk lists a marriage between Zanon Czerniawski aged 80 and Zella Phillips aged 19 of Thorpe. Richard Cole of Consolidation Coal Company is injured in a crash near Coalwood with several broken ribs and facial injuries. Irene Bero, four, narrowly escaped injury after darting in front of a Nash driven by Miss Clara Marshall. she suffers minor bruises and cuts. Coroner H. G. Camper seeks the purchaser of strychnine found at the Tom Harmon home as investigators probe a potential motive. A special grand jury continues its Barker case inquiry amid the Harmon affair.<|vq_11558|>
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Welch
Zanon Czerniawski
Zella Phillips
Thorpe
Richard ¥. Cole
Consolidation Coal Company
Coalwood
Welch Hospital
Mr. Cole
Irene Bero
John Bero
Nash
Clara Marshall
H. G. Camper
Tom Harmon
South Fork
Charles Barker
Harmon
M Dowell Scouts at Camping Conference
The region 4 camping conference brings fifty men from West Virginia Ohio and Kentucky Boy Scout councils to Samp Frie lander near Cincinnati. The instruction staff includes Judson Freeman national training director dean C E Carmack regional director assistant dean J J McDonald national camp director and G B Wess er assistant camp director in charge of camping camp handicraft and camp administration H H
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
Samp Frielander
Cincinnati
Judson Freeman
C. Ee. Carmack
J. J. McDonald
G. B. Wesser
H. H
Col Marry Bank Saga From Kimball Continues
Col Marry Bank of Kimball has spent the last two days amid ongoing local developments. Details remain sparse as officials assess the situation and prepare further statements for residents.
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Col. Marry Bank
Kimball
Rutherford to Appear as Witness for State
Attorney General Gentry said John Rutherford will appear as a state witness Monday in the trial of A Samuel Bender and others indicted for conspiracy to obstruct justice. The case involves letting Rutherford s brother and sister, a hotel bell boy, off with a fine. A temporary restraining order blocked depositions of testimony by state witnesses.
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St. Louis
Jane WU
Gentry
John Rutherford
A. Samuel Bender
Rutherford
Pine Bluff
Ark
Bender
Stat
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Tong Man
Bearoe
Trwilllans
Ethel Shelton
Msporem
Foster
At & O
Mercer Healing Springs
J. W. White
C. BE. Steorst
J. B. Tugsie
Bernard Fowle
Iwulie White
Evelyn White
Nora Kegley
Thelma Watt
Maymert Ovella Hall
G. B. Daniel
C. M. Kidd
J. H
W. L. Givens
Doris Reynolds
Avington
Ill
Edith Layman
New Castle
Warren Cook
Edith Ralston
Union
Ssae Besque
K Aiong Nicel Ely
Ernest Lambert
Misa Charlotte
Mallens
L. “Pp. Street
Blake Avenue
Attic
Shenandoah Wal
Ting
Sims
Deaver
Deaver Societies
Doane
R Hinton Matthews
Lady
Macie C. Keatley
Speedway
Mary Thomas
George
Santon Bros
Stanton Bros
Princeton Churches
Fairmont
Legion Convention
Caretta Boy Scouts
Kelsey Morrison
Anna Brown
W. K. Hale
Morrison
Ernest Burkhart
Hale
Pawbhuska
Oklahoma
Rende
W. P. Beane
Keystone
M. B. Couling
Tasewell
Frase Ronson
Kiknorn
James Ellwood Jones
Switchback
Guy. Mace
Fets Shughron
Gary
O. J. Hunter
Welch Briefs
M’dowell
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