Judge Tanner Adjourns May Term Of Court
Special term in July to set docket for August. May term saw 49 cases, 20 divorces, reconciliations reducing filings. Juries awarded plaintiffs $24 428.75, including $10 000 to G D Malcolm vs American Service Co and Clark and Johnston and $8 500 to B E Reynolds vs Virginian Railway. Damages in initial docket totaled about $250 000. judgments awarded $2 345.93.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell M Tanner
Circuit Court
John R. Pendleton
J. H. Gadd
A. M. Sutton
G. D. Malcolm
American Service Co
Clark and Johnston
B. E. Reynolds
Virginian Railway Company
Impromptu Program Highlights Rotary Meeting
The Rotary club held its Friday noon gathering at the Virginian hotel with H B Pearis presiding. W B Dangerfield urged Concord College as a city asset. Frank McKenzie outlined plans for a large delegation to the Rotary International convention in Atlantic City, June 22 to 26, and Jim Stone reported about ten Bluefield Rotarians expected to attend. Several members, including EB Ketron and Mrs Ketron, Dr J Frank Marsh, and H C Hadden, are definite attendees with others possibly joining. Dr A E McGuire proposed Mercer county conservation council participation and asked for a member to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Virginian Hotel
H. B. Pearis
Dangerfield
Concord Colege
Frank McKenzie
Atlantic City
Jim Stone
Bluefield
EB. K. Ketron
Ketron
J. I. Markell
McKenzie
H. C. Hadden
Ice Cream Supper At Lowman School House Tonight
An ice cream supper will be held at Lowman school house on Athens road tonight. The public is invited and proceeds go to the building fund of Jackson Mill cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowman School House
Athens Road
Jackson Mill Cottage
Oldsmobile sedan for sale or trade in Princeton
Classified notice offering a good Oldsmobile sedan for sale or trade. Terms to suit. Contact Walter Wright at Virginia Hardware Co. in Princeton, phone 273 J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wright
Virginia Hardware Co
Princeton
Pineville Song Fest Set for Sunday in Pineville
The southern West Virginia district singing convention for Summers Raleigh Mercer and Wyoming counties will hold its second yearly meeting in Pineville on Sunday June 14. Led by chairman John Cline the event features leading choirs from the counties plus visiting quartets and family groups aiming to be the largest gathering to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Summers
Raleigh
Mercer
Wyoming
Pineville
Herndon
Barkers Ridge
J. W. Barton
John Cline
Tom Cline
Win
Wyoming County
Hinton
Pro. Martin
Cline
Montcalm Chc
Elk Lick
Enn
Baby Keith Marvin Born at Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs Marvin Marshall of Highland avenue announce the birth of a son on Thursday June 11 at Memorial hospital. The baby has been named Keith Marvin and both mother and baby are doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Marshall
Highland Avenue
Memorial Hospital
Keith Marvin
Sunday School Attendance Drive at First Baptist Church
All members of the T. EB. L. class are urged to attend Sunday morning services at the First Baptist church. The goal is an attendance of seventy five for Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. EB. L
First Baptist Church
Attendees at Isaac BE. Williams funeral in Eggleston VA
Those attending the funeral from this city were Mrs. J. W. Murphy Mrs. J. C. Fanning Mrs. Arthur Boult Mrs. H. A. Shumate Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Hatcher Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Williams Mr. and Mrs. Kent Williams Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Workman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac BE. Williams
Eggleston, Va
J. W. Murphy
J. C. Fanning
Arthur Boult
H. A. Shumate
T. B Hatcher
Eugene Williams
Kent Williams
Glenn Workman
Princeton Personalities and Local Returns After Summer Visits
Local notes list Princeton residents returning home from family emergencies and travels. Isaac EB Williams mourned in Eggleston as Parl Goodwin and family join Hilda Hatcher and Charlotte Goodwin. West Virginia University graduate William Hays Hazlette comes home for vacation. Judge H G Woods family depart for Washington and Norfolk visit. Mary Jo Burgess Ruth Elizabeth Goode return from Mullens to Princeton. Mary Hope Bruce and son Billy stay on Blake Avenue for summer. Nancy Robertson returns from Forest Street to Bluefield. John Sasser returns from Kentucky Military Institute Lyndon KY. Mrs W H Goans resumes outings after months of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parl Goodwin
Hilda Hatcher
Charlotte Goodwin
Eggleston
Blake Avenue
Nancy Robertson
Frances Robertson
Forest Street
Bluefield
John Sasser
Circle Drive
Kentucky Military Institute
Lyndon
W. H. Goans
Prince Street
Whirlpool Washers for Sale or Trade in 1936
A 1936 Whirlpool washer is offered for sale or trade with a small down payment. Balance terms vary. Contact Walter Wright at Virginia Hardware Co in Princeton or call 273-J to arrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wright
Virginia Hardware Co
Princeton
Princeton Churches Schedule Public Invitation
Edward Stubblefield pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Morning worship at 11 with the sermon When Men Looked Up Into Heaven and Heaven Looked Down at Men. B Y P U at 7 p m. Evening worship at o clock with When Heaven's Glory Came to Earth. Pastor teaches men's Bible class at 10. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Stubblefield
D. K. Callaway
Stuck's Sermons and Classes at Local Church
Minister Frank L. Stuck leads a graded service at 9 45 a m with sermon In the Balances. Bible classes follow at 10 50 a m. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p m and evening service at 8 p m features sermon The Seven Wonders of Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Stuck
Christian Endeavor
Princeton
Separate Army Post for City
A separate Salvation Army corps for Princeton was announced yesterday with Envoy and Mrs. F. M. Gaugh arriving from Cincinnati to lead. Previously Princeton ran as an out post of the Bluefield corps under Adjutant and Mrs. Hal F. Hughes. The Princeton unit has grown enough to justify an independent branch. The Gaughs have directed a 22 corps district from Cincinnati for three years and assumed charge of the work Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Bluefield Post
F. M. Gaugh
Salvation Army Corps
Princeton
Cincinnati
Bluefield Corps
Hal F. Hughes
Envoy
Nvoy F. M. Gaugh
Mrs. Gaugh
City
Conservation Group Sees Nature Motion Pictures at Meeting
Mercer Conservation association heard a nature motion picture presentation by a Conservation Commission rep. G H Overholt announced plans to expand conservation work nationally and in the state. The Monongahela National Forest may extend to the county, with discussion of including Jumping Branch game refuge. Estimated deer in the county range from two to three hundred, with slayer activity reducing numbers. A $50 reward was offered for information leading to deer slaver convictions. The regular meeting is set for June 25.
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Conservation Commission
Mercer Conservation Association
G. H. Overholt
State Conservation Association
Monongahela National Forest
Jumping Branch
Church Schedule Announces Evening Service Time Change
The Rev W R Smith Jr pastors Sunday school at 9 45 Frank Outright superintendent 11 am sermon by Rev J R Dickens on The Light of the World Young People meet at 7 pm Evening service moved from 5 to 8 pm sermon by the pastor on A Sure Foundation Wednesday 7 30 pm Bible and prayer service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Smith Jr
Frank Outright
J. R. Dickens
Pastor Paul P. Martin Leads Church Schedule
The Rev. Paul P. Martin, pastor, presides over Sunday School at 9 45 with J H Herring as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 features a sermon on Jesus the Light of the World. Hi and Senior leagues meet at 7, Evening worship at 8 with a sermon on The Joy of Christian Service. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul P. Martin
J. H. Herring
Jesus
Hi League
Preacher Details and Bond Set in Local Case
The Rev J R Dickens of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 11 AM and at Melrose Chapel on Athens road that evening. Rev W R Smith to preach at Matoaka Presbyterian church Sunday at 11 AM. Jarius Cole held under $500 bond by Magistrate W S Reynolds at Montcalm for allegedly breaking a car lock and stealing a tire tube and rim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Dickens
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Melrose Chapel
Athens Road
W. R. Smith
Matoaka Presbyterian Church
Jarius Cole
Clinton Clyburn
W. 8S. Reynolds
Montcalm
WV Medical Association meets in Fairmont returns home
Dr. J. J. Markell returned from Fairmont after attending the West Virginia Medical Association annual meeting held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. J. C. Burton, long ill at her Mercer Street home, is slowly improving. Miss Trixie Peck is recuperating at her Honaker avenue home from a tonsil operation.
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J. J. Markell
Fairmont
The
West Virginia Medical Association
J. C. Burton
Mercer Street
Trixie Peck
Honaker Avenue
Local Social Notes From Athens and Nearby Areas
Mrs R EB Bailey of Athens road visits relatives in Moultre Georgia. Mrs Lester Stuart remains ill. Miss Bodie Bird of Rock visits New York. to be joined home by sister Miss Elizabeth Bird who studied in New York last year. Miss Buford Tinder returns from Toonna near Williamsburg Virginia to North Walker street for summer. Mrs W D Shuff and daughter Mary Elizabeth visited Charleston Friday. Local attendees at the Presbyterian Young People's conference in Lewisburg this week include Mrs W R Smith Jr and Miss Virginia Jones counselors along with Bill McClung Joe Sturdivant Sam Outright Frances Masten Ruth Elliott and Ada Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EB. Bailey
Athens Road
Moultre
Lester Stuart
Bodie Bird
Rock
New York
Elizabeth Bird
Buford Tinder
North Walker Street
Toonna
Williamsburg
W. D. Shuff
Mary Elizabeth
Charleston
The
Presbyterian Church
Lewisburg
W. R. Smith Jr
Virginia Jones
Bill McClung
Joe Sturdivant
Sam Outright
Frances Masten
Ruth Elliott
Ada Lee
Piano for sale or trade with Walter Wright contact
Used piano offered for sale or trade. Interested buyers should contact Walter Wright at Virginia Hardware Co., Princeton to arrange terms. Phone listed as 273 J. Trade option suggested.
Des Moines police test hair style claim in arrest
Officers Ott Johnson and Louis Volz argued over a suspect Ralph Moon's hair part while describing him as intoxicated. In Moon's cell he removed his hat and revealed he was bald, ending the dispute about his appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lowa
Jaller Ott Johnson
Louis Volz
Ralph Moon
Volz
Johnson
Moon
Visiting groups sign to attend Sunday meet in county
Visiting groups signifying their intentions to participate in the meet Sunday. Those present at Sunday meeting will witness some of the seapes singing ever heard in WrEngineering county. The convention gets underway at 10 o'clock a m.
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Wrenng County
Mourning Widow Follows Grave Trail Each Morning
A Paupan widow crawls to her husband's grave each morning tracing a stick mark by a woman friend. Each night she returns to a space under her house, forbidden until the week ends. A Durham, England resident wears size 21 shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Eng
South Bluefield Bible School enters second week enrollment 216
The South Bluefield neighborhood summer Bible school enters its second week at 9 am Monday with 216 pupils and 44 teachers. Beginners study The Love Of God And Helpfulness. primary, God’s Plans For Life. juniors explore Genesis. intermediates Building Christ Into Our Lives. Devotionals led by Rev. R. E. Wiley and Rev. Howard Weeks. Ages range 6 to 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bluefield
R. M. Edwards
D. B. Gray
Mias Gladys Udy
M. C. Young
RE. E. Wiley
Trinity
Howard Weeks
College Avenue Baptist
Keystone-Kimball Better Service Club Meets Monday Night
The Keystone-Kimball Better Service club will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday at 7:30 PM in Koppers Community hall Keystone. Program includes invocation Rev R L West address J N Harmon Jr Welch string music Wyoming County Wolves tap dancing Misses Dorothy Peterman Joe Betty Mc Dowell Patty Hughes and Margaret Deskins and address Harry J Capehart Welch. On March 29 1848 Niagara Falls nearly ran dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone-Kimball Better Service Club
Koppers
Keystone
R. L. West
J. N. Harmon, Jr
Welch
Wyoming County Wolves
Dorothy Peterman
Joe Betty McDowell
Patty Hughes
Margaret Deskins
Harry J. Capehart
When Not to Double High Card Values in Bridge
Harold Colvin a New York broker and Oswald Jacoby discuss a bridge deal where Colvin avoids using the Lead Directing Double against a six heart contract. The pair analyze risks of doubling six hearts and consider potential outcomes if six notrump had been doubled, concluding six notrump would have been made.
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Harold Colvin
New York
Oswald Jacoby
Vin
Jacoby
Mr. Colvin
Montcalm theft and concealment bonds set in court
Wednesday Cole was under 2500 dollar bond for breaking and entering the Austin Dry Cleaners plant at Montcalm. Alice Gaither faced charges of concealing stolen goods and was held on a 1000 dollar bond by Magistrate Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Austin Dry Cleaners
Montcalm
Alice Gaither
Reynolds
School officials to discuss $70,000 repair program in Charleston
Charles H. Archer county school superintendent and L. C. Thornton chief clerk in the superintendent's office traveled to Charleston on Friday to confer with state department of schools officials about the proposed repair program and other school matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Archer
L. C. Thornton
Charleston
State Department of Schools
Local 49 to elect officers at next Monday meeting
The International Hod Carriers Building and Commons Laborers Union Local No 49 will elect officers at the regular meeting next Monday evening at 7 30 o clock. President F A Showalter announced and all members are asked to attend at Cook hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
International Hod Carriers Building and Commons Laborers’ Union of America
F. A. Showalter
Cook Hall
York Cleared After Stop Sign Error Is Found
Atlanta resident L C York pleaded guilty to driving past a stop sign and paid a four dollar fine. A friend later said no stop sign existed. Investigators confirmed the claim and York had the case reopened and the fine remitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
L. C
York
Production of Gasoline Down in April
The Bureau of Mines reports April daily average natural gasoline production at 4,571,000 gallons, down from March's 4,577,000. Stocks rose from 191,226,000 to 212,436,000 gallons by month end. Deliveries to refineries declined while direct shipments and exports increased.
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Washington
Bureau of Mines
Defineries
Pocahontas
Signs Illuminate Weston Hospital Gardens at Night
Weston West Virginia June 12 signs warn visitors not to destroy the hospital flowers and floodlights will illuminate the grounds at night. Dr J E Offner the superintendent said trespassers damaged the gardens and bothered patients. Two floodlights will beam on the hospital's newly painted silver tower as sixty men work to rebuild six wards destroyed by fire last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
W. Va
Weston State Hospital
J. E. Offner
State VFW vets to meet in Williamson June 26
Williamson West Virginia June 12 West Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars will open their 15th annual nation here June 26. Creations for more than 400 vets have been made. Hotel accommodations at TacoS Sa816. National officers of the organization will share honors with a group of distinguished speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
W. Va
West Virginia
Tacos
Governor reports hope for Elizabeth Kump in Chicago hospital
Charleston reports improvement in Elizabeth Kump daughter of Governor Kump after weeks of treatment in a Chicago hospital. Miss Mary Gamble Kump, also ill for weeks, has been moved home to the Kumps’ Elkins residence. Germany has 65 publications devoted to radio.
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Charleston
W. Va
Elizabeth Kump
Kump
Chicago
Mary Gamble Kump
Morgantown Hospital
Kumps
Elkins
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J. Millar Watt
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Harry Karnes
T. BE
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Rev. Dickens
Flapper
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Wagner
Abbs Valley
Mustard
Lilly Land CO
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Keystone - Kimball
Better Service Club
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Schenken
Howard
Mr. Jaco
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Mr. Jacoby
Son
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Texas Rangers
Yale
Thames River
Connecticut
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Awa
Harvard
Weston Institution
Germany
Bill
Princeton Bank Bldg
Kelvinator
Comib
United Pocahontas Coal CO
Crumpler
Jones-Cornett Electric Company
Rca-Victor Radio Distributors
Bination
Cook Candy Co
Fred Pendleton
J. E
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Bailey
Shiga Prefecture
Japan
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Harry Bowen
H. R. Hawthorne
Arthur J. MacBride
R. L. Wallace
Pocahontas Fuel Company
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