Judge Adjourns May Term of Court in Princeton
Judge Howell M. Tanner adjourned the May circuit court after chancery cases and motions, with a special term set for July 11 to establish the August docket. Several verdicts were overruled or stayed pending supreme court appeals, and bonds were posted.
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Princeton
Tanner
Howell M. Tanner
State Supreme Court
Eva Sheppard
William Sheppard
J. FE. Brown
J. R. Pendleton
Jack Frazier
Samuel D. May
Frazer
Jerome Mitchell
Fred Mitchell
Bluefield
C. H. Snider
T. B. Beckwith
Princeton Paragraphs and Local Notices Highlight Sports and Education
Court suits filed in circuit court include Clytie Carter versus Leland Carter and Edith B Williams against R Buford Williams. The Princeton baseball team faces Narrows tomorrow at Lake Shawnee, with Narrows owning one win this season. Dr A E McGuire will teach at Albany Teachers College for six weeks starting late June. Concord summer enrollment may top 700 with 680 enrolled yesterday. Rotary meeting featured Herbert Markle on new July 1 rate changes and electric water heater progress. A joint meeting with Kiwanis is planned in Athens June 26 with Concord Normal, Kiwanis Queens and Rotary Anns invited.
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Clytie Carter
Leland Carter
Edith B. Williams
R. Buford Wilams
A. E. McGuire
Concord
Albany, N. Y
Teachers’ College
McGuire
Albany
Tric
Princeton-Athena Kiwanis Club
Athens
Concord Normal
Kiwanis Queens
Rotary Anns
Bluefield Man Files for County Court Commissioner Nomination
G B McNew of Bluefield declares for the Democratic nomination for county court commissioner long term in circuit court. C F E Ford of Camp Creek files for school board member in Jumping Branch district. August primary filing closes July 5 for candidates seeking nominations.
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G.B. McNew
Bluefield
Circuit Court
C. F E. Ford
Camp Creek
Board of Education
Jumping Branch
Princeton Churches Seeks Congregation at Open Door
Dr. W. E. Davis pastors Princeton churches inviting worshipers to Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by W. H. Roberts and services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with sermons by the pastor. A cordial welcome awaits you at the church of the open door.
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W. E. Davis
W. H. Roberts
Christian Endeavor
Church of the Open Door
Morrell to Preach at 9:45 and 8 PM Sundays
Pastor Dr. W. M. Morrell leads Sunday services with sermons at 9:45 a.m. and 8 p.m. Essie E. Bailey is noted in the program. Epworth League gathers at 7:00 p.m. for activities.
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W. M. Morrell
Essie E. Bailey
Epworth League
Revival Services Grow at Pisgah Church
The Rev. W. S. Lyonne of Kee Street Methodist church conducts revival meetings at Pisgah church with rising attendance and growing interest at each service.
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W. S. Lyonne
Kee Street Methodist Church
Pisgah Church
Revival and church services schedule announced
The Rev. W. S. Lyons and the Rev. S. H. Berry lead morning and evening services tomorrow with ongoing revival through next week. Sunday school at 9:45 under W. E. Grady. prayer meeting Wednesday at 8. Bible school assembly at 9:45 with songs by Phil Sutton and Mrs. H. K. Martin. J. S. Dudley brings a message. Children’s day program at 8 p.m. tomorrow. registration day noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry J. Cook
General Assembly
Phil Sutton
H. K. Martin
J. S. Dudley
Bluefield
Christian Endeavor
Bible School
Jesus
Mrs Mary E Hudson Dies at Daughter’s Home
Mrs. Mary E Hudson died at 315 Highland Avenue at 8 a m Friday. She was a mother of eleven, five surviving: Mrs Ralph Bolin of this city Mrs W R White Walter Hudson of Charleston W Va W M and B C Hudson of Hinton. A native of Max Meadows Va she was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Funeral plans awaited arrival of children and expected for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bolin
Highland Avenue
W. Va
W. M
B. C. Hudson
Hinton
Johnson
Max Meadows
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Moonshine Case Eyes Federal Court Action
Charged with possessing a gallon of moonshine liquor, four men were held for action of the federal court in Bluefield by U S Commissioner Thomas H Scott after arrest on Black Oak Mountain Thursday night. Each man remanded to the county jail in default of a 1200 bond.
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Black Oak Mountain
F. C. Crawford
L. E. Gadd
John H. Farmer
Fred C. Johnson
Bluefield
United States
Thomas H. Scott
Bonds Posted For Appearance In Criminal Court
J. L. Robinette of Black Oak Mountain posted $500 bond with his wife as surety in the circuit clerk’s office for his appearance in a criminal case. He appeals a liquor case from Magistrate John E. Bailey in Matoka. Robinette allegedly had a pint and a half of liquor at the time of arrest and was released on bond after the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Robinette
Black Oak Mountain
John E. Bailey
Matoaka
Robinette
Princeton Society Harriet Woolfolk Event Noted
Lowery G Bowling, county clerk, reports his son Thurman Bowling conveyed to Miss Virginia Thompson as the couple married in Bristol Virginia Friday morning. Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Thompson of Princeton, is the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowery G. Bowling
Thurman Bowling
Virginia Thompson
Bristol
Thompson
W. E. Thompson
Wenonah cadets perform trick riding for visitors
Wenonah Military academy cadets display a sextet of expert horsemen during commencement day exercises. The trick riding sequence showcases several stunts in honor of visiting guests.
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Wenonah Military Academy
Missionary Society Meets at First Baptist Church
The Woman's Missionary society of the First Baptist church held its regular meeting on Thursday. Mrs. A. F. Caffee's circle led the afternoon program, opening with the hymn Faith Of Our Fathers before the session continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Bennett
Belle Bennett Bible
First Methodist Church
Harry Strong
Walker Street
J. J. Clark
Mra
B. K. Deyerle
J. L. Caldwell
J. H. Manderville
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
A. F. Caffee
Faith of Our Fathers
J. R
Princeton Area Personal News Highlights
Local residents share visits and travel plans. PRINCETON: Mr and Mrs B H W Lindsey and daughter Elizabeth of Oak Hill West Virginia visited Kee street friends en route to Pearisburg and Eggleston for a weekend with relatives. June Martin of Park avenue stayed in Narrows Virginia with uncle F R Alvis. Mr and Mrs R F Crotty of Stone Kentucky visited their parents on Reynolds avenue and were joined by his sister Luta Crotty. D K Price traveled to Pearisburg for the funeral of his wife's aunt L N White. A Wallace street resident returned to Tyler County for a road contract with sons John and Davey. Elizabeth Shumate and Danese White of Oakvale are guests of Mrs L E White on Wallace street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. HW. Lindsey
Elizabeth
Oak Hill
W. Va
W. A. Kingrea
Kee Street
Pearisburg
Eggleston
June Martin
Park Avenue
Narrows
F. R. Alvis
R. F. Crotty
Stone. Ky
R. V. Crotty
Reynolds Avenue
Luta Crotty
D. K. Price
Wallace Street
Tyler County
John
Davey
Elizabeth Shumate
Danese White
Oakvale
L. E. White
Fisher family marks shared birth date and anniversary
Salt Lake City residents Mr. and Mrs. Merlin J. Fisher celebrate their wedding anniversary on August 6 and observe that their three children share the same birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Merlin J. Fisher
Lost rolled map of land tract near Mercer street
A rolled map of a tract of land on the Guyandotte River made by R L Hash in May 1930 on Mercer street near the store of L Meron was lost Friday morning. Finder should return it to John R Pendleton in Princeton West Virginia.
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Guyandotte River
R. L. Hash
Mercer Street
L. Meron
John R. Pendleton
Princeton
W. Va
Miner Charles Myers killed in Caretta slate fall
Charles Myers, about 40, was instantly killed in a slate fall at the Caretta mine of Consolidated Coal in Caretta early Friday. The body was prepared for burial by Douglas Undertaking Co. No relatives were known in the area as of Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Myers
Caretta
Consolidated Coal Company
Douglas Undertaking Company
Myers
Local man Leo Pettbooni dies after surgery at Grace
Leo Pettbooni, 40, a Welch resident of Italian descent, died at Grace hospital Friday morning after weeks of illness from septic poisoning following an operation. The funeral mass will be held by Father J. J. Manley at St. Peters Catholic Church Welch Saturday at 8 AM with interment at Thorpe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Pentibooni
Grace Hospital
Welch
Silvio Capricasi
J. J. Manley
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Thorpe
Two Circuit Court Verdicts Rendered Friday
The slander case Inez Eversole v J P Long ended with a verdict of 1 dollar for the plaintiff. Charles Williams Jr v Monarch Oil Co resulted in a verdict for the defendant. The Thelma Stone infant suit against the C Murphy Co was continued to Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Eversole
J. P. Long
Circuit
Charles Williams, Jr
Monarch Oil Company
Thelma Stone
the & C. Murphy Company
Social Notes From Welch Area Residents
Mr and Mrs R L Tyson and Mrs William McClaugherty returned from a motor trip to Richmond Virginia. Julius Goodman of Christiansburg was a business visitor here Friday. Miss Sally O Toole returns to Gary for summer with her parents after studying at St Marys of the Springs in Columbus Ohio. Mr and Mrs E C Rector of Anawalt were in Welch Friday on business. Charles Harris returns from Virginia Episcopal School Lynchburg to spend summer with Mr and Mrs A N Harris. Rey and Mrs R W Hibbert and Donna of Northfork attend School of Religious Education at Jacksons Mill West Virginia. Johnny Strother of Detroit Michigan visits relatives. Whom O Toole returns from George Washington prep school Washington to spend summer at home in Gary with guest Jack Spaulding of Atlanta. Miss Evelyn Sale returns to Welch after Hollins College. she also attended finals at Washington and Lee and the University of Virginia. Max Goodman of Louisville Kentucky visits on Thursday. Mrs H T Hicks and son Tommy visit Mr and Mrs Guy Hughes in Huntington. H L Bailey of Iaegar is a patient at Welch Hospital No 1. Mrs O C Caldwell and small son of Annwall visit Mrs Ray Wyland Friday.
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R. L. Tyson
William McClaugherty
Richmond
Julius Goodman
Christiansburg
Sally O'Toole
Gary
Col
Edward O'Toole
Sally
St. Mary’s of the Springs
Columbus
Ohio
E. C. Rector
Anawalt
Welch
Charles Harris
Virginia Episcopal School
Lynchburg
A. N. Harris
Riverside Drive
Rey
R. W. Hibbert
Donna
Northfork
W. Va
School of
Jackson's Mill
Johnny Strother
Detroit
Mich
O'Toole
George Washington Prep
Washington
Jack Spaulding
Atlanta
Evelyn Sale
Hollins College
University of Virginia
Max Goodman
Louisville
Thursay
H. T. Hicks
Tommy
Guy Hughes
Huntington
H. L. Bailey
Iaegar
Welch Hospital No. 1
O. C. Caldwell
Small Son
Annwall
Ray Wyland
Pocahontas District Safety Day Plans To Be Finalized
A meeting of mining company officials and West Virginia department of mines representatives will convene this afternoon at 2 39 in the Appalachian Electric Power building to finalize plans for the second annual Pocahontas district safety day to be held here on August 17. Mrs James A Strother has learned her daughter Mrs W R Goodwin of Columbia will move to Washington soon. Mr Goodwin has been appointed assistant to Mr Walker, head of the
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West Virginia
James A. Strother
W. R. Goodwin
Columbia
Washington
Goodwin
Walker
Standard Oil District Man to Leave Columbia for Washington Duties
A Columbia resident from the Standard Oil company of the District of Columbia will depart Sunday for Washington to take up new duties. Mia and the children will stay in Columbia until the home sale is completed.
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Standard Oil Company
District of Columbia
Columbia
Washington
Mia
Goodwin
DAR Regents Luncheon Held at Mrs Harris Home
The regents of the Daughters of the American Revolution plan their annual luncheon at Riverside today at 1 30 p m with Mrs A N Harris hosting. A full attendance is desired and the chapter business meeting will follow the social event. Mrs R V Shanklin of Gary is regent and Mrs Harris is vice regent, with social committee members named.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
A. N. Harris
Riverside
R. V. Shanklin
Gary
Andrew Donally
Graham Sale
J. A. Shields
W. G. Wileman
Charles B. Houston
John W. Blakley
Soucek’s ruined dive stalls seaplane record attempt
Washington June 12 A broken oil line at 38 000 feet halted Lieutenant Apollo Soucek as he tried to surpass his seaplane altitude mark of 38 560 feet before sea duty. He made a dead stick landing and doubted calibrations would push the record beyond the old height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Apollo Soucek
Navy
Defective Walk Causes Death of Elmira Girl
A collapsed temporary wooden walk at Elmira's busiest corner during rush hour buried workers and pedestrians. Emma Smolka, 11, died. Mrs. Ella J. Warner and Mrs. F W Corey were not expected to live. eighteen others were hurt. The heavy timbers and steel girders were supporting a building project.
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Elmira
N. Y
Emma Smolka
Ella J. Warner
F. W. Corey
House says adjournment near as rivers bill looms
Washington June 13 Republicans pledge adjournment by week’s end but hinge action on rivers and harbors bill and veterans relief in the Senate. House will not move until the Senate clears the measures. Senator Watson backs that delay until action is assured and both chambers fear quorum difficulties after the tariff bill passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Watson
Indiana
Congress
Trinity Sunday Services At Northfork West Virginia
Northfork Services led by Rector R. W. Hibert mark Trinity Sunday in Northfork West Virginia. Church school at 10 a m morning prayer and service at 11 a m Sunday school at Burke Hollow schoolhouse at 3 p m cordal invitation to the public to unite in these services
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Northfork
Trinity
R. W. Hibert
W. Va
Burke Hollow
Ruth Jane Mix Elopes With Douglas Gilmore
Tom Mix’s 17 year old daughter Ruth Jane Mix eloped to Yuma Aziz and married actor Douglas Gilmore. Mix tried to stop the elopement but failed to prevent the marriage in real life.
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Tom MIX
Ruth Jane Mix
Yuma
Aziz
Douglas Gilmore
Mix
Party Line Listeners Are Sued for Damages
Paducah Kentucky June 18 C H Rhodes sues Herman Graham and Graham family alleging telephone wire tapping and stenographer recording conversations in the home He seeks 5000 dollars damages asserting violation of home privacy rights in McCracken County circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
C. H. Rhodes
McCracken County
Herman Graham
Graham
Mother Learns Son Died In Argonne Twenty Years Ago
Mrs Hella Rozell of Tripoli Mississippi learns her son Corporal Albert H Rozell of the fifty eighth U S infantry died in the Argonne forest on September 26 1918 Then radio entertainer Jack Ernest recalls the memory of his army chum The Kid who died at the front and led to the postal inquiry that confirmed the casualty The Harding sails from New York to France to visit graves with 242 other mothers aboard the Republic and George Washington liners docking in New Jersey
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New York
Hella Rozell
Tripoli
S. S. Harding
France
Albert H. Rozell
Fifty-Eighth
U. S. Infantry
Argonne Forest
Rozell
War Department
Jack Ernest
Fort Worth
Tex
Kid
Republic
George Washington
Sandy Hook
Fruit Cup Recipe Fond Summer Starter
Describes preparing chilled grapefruit shells filled with grapefruit pieces strawberries and fresh pineapple, creating a bright summer starter option.
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G. V. Bruce
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W. W. Hamilton
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Markle
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Princeton Society
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Bowling
The
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Frank Cutright
J. R. Rich
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Cutright
A. R. Kyle
Mahood Avenue
H. C. Roney
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W. EB. Davis
Roney
Cody Fletcher
Gatherum
William Browning Davis
Consolidation Coal Company
Boots
BY Martin
Goodsne Boots
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Leo Pettbooni
L. J. Brindley
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