Recount in Rock district margins narrow in justice race
Mercer county court yesterday began the recount of the Rock district vote with Beaver Pond district set to start Monday and a broader tax equalization session planned for tomorrow. Incumbent EH Davidson and John A Kennedy led the Democratic contest for justice of the peace with Kennedy gaining by 22 votes after the recount, while Nelson requested a recount. Precinct totals show Kennedy narrowly winning as changes were noted in other contests.
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Rock District
Mercer
Beaver Pond
County Board of Tax Equalization
Board of Equalization
Justice of the Peace
EH. L. Davidson
John A. Kennedy
Justice
Kennedy
Red
Nelson
Canvain
Kenedy
Nelaon
Contesta
County schools report improved attendance and staffing
The county notes improved attendance in all schools for the term with nine additional high school teachers funded by the state and nine new hires by the county. White and colored elementary enrollments and daily attendances are detailed, showing total staffing across elementary and secondary levels.
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Vof
Tis
Tha Walariea
Bau
Time for Filing Work Sheets Extended to June 23
County agent announces extension of the June 23 deadline for farmers desiring to participate in the conservation program. Bowers notes the extension and urges contact with the county committee for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowers
Abe
Yastorerman
M. Bowers
Princeton Parish and Local News Snapshot
Princeton area notices and society items include Episcopalian services with Rev Jenninga Hobson, a Shawnee lake dance by Anna Ray Moore and an orchestra, and a June 27 Democratic rally. Also reported are unusual sermon topics at First Church, officer elections for a labor union, a chancery suit, a marriage announcement, a county jail arrest for untaxed liquor, and local civic events.
Game Protective Group Plans Membership Drive
Plans for an active campaign for Membership have been made by the Metasy Fox and Game Protective association. An enthusiastic meeting was held last Monday night. Officers say the policy is to preserve wild life in its natural state and protect foxes for the good they do in destroying worms and insects harmful to farm products. The next meeting will be held July 6.
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Metasy Fox and Game
Sto
Picnic plans and community notices in Mercer County union
A Mercer County Central Labor union committee planned a June 21 picnic at Glenwood Park with program details to be announced later. The festival at Lake Shawnee, an industrial exposition, and a mid summer event were also discussed. Various speakers from labor groups spoke on unionization efforts and New Deal measures. Social events followed, with prizes, gifts, and a dance lasting past midnight. Funeral notices, Daisy Festival plans, and county club field day details appear, alongside Princeton personals noting visits, appointments, and local social updates.
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Mercer County Central Labor Union
Glenwood Park
Executioe Board
Dily
Lake Shawnee
Princeton
W. ¥. Robinson
Hualnesa
Central Trades and Labor Council
Richmond
Maid Coffee and Baking Powder Company
Tyson Brothers
Bluefield
Harry Norrington
West Virginia Federation of Labor
Charleston
State Federation of Labor
United States Supreme Court
E . B.L. Douglas
Olerka International Pro*tective Association
Mercer, County
Central ‘Labor Union
Cooke’ Hall
Ore
Mercer County
Thornton
New Trindeton-Bluefield
Winfrey . Batley
Zeb Winfrey
L. Hi. Barbery
Harry Huches
Jackson's Mill
Awatda
Princeton Personals
Shrader Ill at Home and Regional Visit Notes
Mrs HH Shrader is very ill at her Sandlick home. Ruby Shrader, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Shrader, visits. Hadley Farrington from North Corona visits friends at Sandlick. Miss Faye Hawke visits at McComas. Miss Clara Lea Sutphin of Montcalm visits her aunt Mrs Sam Lawson. Mason McKinney of Matoeka visits grandparents Mr and Mrs JH Hail. Sam Lawson Jr visits relatives in North Carolina. Mrs WG Mayberry of Floyd visits her son Z Mayberry. Nellin Smith leaves Monday for the young peoples assembly at Emory College in Henry, Virginia. Rev LD Mayberry returns home after two weeks with his brother. Delaware lacks direct airmail service.
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Matoeka
J. H. Hail
Sam Lawson Jr
North Carolina
W. G. Mayberry
Floyd
Mayperry
Nellin Smith
Hmory
Henry College
Emory
L.D. Mayberry
Princeton Society Eastern Star Meeting
Princeton Chapter 53 OES plans a public installation at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening at the usual hour. All members and interested persons may attend. ceremony to follow. Honor to retiring Worthy Martha Grace Tiller hosted by Mrs. Mamie Keaton on Strategy Avenue. Miss Itia Bryant Dickenson in charge of entertainment.
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Eastern Star Meeting
Princaton Chapter
S.d'block
Masonic ‘Temple
Cervica Wil
Marlon
Astern
Marton
Grace Tiller
Misa
Mamie “Keaton
Strateyavenua
Frs
Itia Bryant Dickenson
Lost keys found at post office belong to Leslie Gadd
A set of keys was left behind at the post office and is being sought by the owner. Please return them to Leslie Gadd at 625 Mercer Street.
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Leslie Gadd
Mercer St
Local notes from Matoaka highlight visits and a new radio device
Matoaka correspondents report Mr A A Haddan and family plan a three week visit to relatives in Paolo and Hutcheon Kansas, Rev T A Gadd and family conduct a revival in Otsego, Norman Arrington and others visit Bluefield, and a new radio device claims to measure engine internal behavior, aiding diagnostics.
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Otsego
W. Va
Norman - Arrington
Mildred Jowell
Mildred Tabar
Don
Darrell Farley
Matoaka
Bluefield
Charles. Dooley
Matewan
Real estate bargains on Blufield Princeton road homes
An array of real estate bargains listing brick residences on Blufield Princeton road with 23 acres land hot water heat electric lights and barns plus several multi room homes on the market. Prices range from 1 500 to 6 000 cash with monthly terms and farm properties with acres of land and outbuildings nearby to Princeton.
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Princeton
Beckley
Acaat
Businesa
Princeton Roanoke
Stayall Ridge
Rock District
Bluefield
South Ninth’St
Weat Main St
North Walker St
A. Ao
Princeton Ave
Near-Court House
Washington Ave
Highland Ave
Harrison St
Thorn St
East Princeton
Wiley St
Bcroom
Bludfield-Princhton Road
Pavel
Timbay
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J. C. Lilly Kegley
Episcopal Hurdit
Jenninga W. Hobson
Ghores School
Shawnee
Anna Ray Moore
T. Baidow
Ming Moore
Orchestra Service of America
Tollywood
Democratic Post
Lowery G. Bowling
Calmly Dark
Democratic National Committee For
Frank L. Shick
Chulat
Stuck
Johnson Sisters
Stella Chambers
Mra
Martin
International Hod .Car‘plers Building and Common Laborers’ Union of America
Cook Hall
Charles F. Perdue
Virginia
Juanita Perdue
J. R. Bishop
Hag
Nerene
Herbert W. Martin
W. N. Martin
Thorntraci
J A. Harly
Pearisburg
Barly
Methodist ‘Church
Tha ‘Bride
Virginian “Railway Company
Ale “Duncan
Butt Mountain
Spanishburg
Sherif
Fanning Puty Dale Ballay
Duncan
Abbe Valley
Tazener County
Lilly Land CO
Hale Pharmacy
Huha Rasthirn
Tiller
Kyle Smith
Narrows-Rich Creek Road
Willowton
Tarente
H. A. Johnson
Straley Avenue
Misa Dora Margaret Dangerfield
A.E. Dangerfield
Bluefield Avenue
Washington
Dangerfield
Roanoke
Buck Wright
Bete
Honeker Avenue
J. §. Hardaway
Mias
Sylvia Pope
White Past
C. F. Bonham
Athens Road
Charlotte Ann
Lakeside
J. F. Wahee
Wickham Avenué
Suna
Damewond
Ruby Shepherd
Kee Street Methodist
Episcopal
D. B. Brookman
Thorn Street
Irene Hill
Olived Avenue
Romney
Karl Hale Jr
South Ninth Street
Raleigh
N.C
Mies Barbara Matticks
Newark
Ohio
Mies Barbara Smith
Straley
Sandlick, W. Va
Delaware
Princeton:society
New York
Chicago
Unites States
Lawa
California
Drs. Hayes & Hayes Chiropractors
Mercer Street
F. A. Morse
Mercer. St
Baum’s
Women’s New
Dept
Princeton, W.va
Mercer Dry Cleaners
Wythe ‘Ave
B. J. Jounren
NEW Mercer Day Cleaners
E. J. Johnson
Good Garden
Cal
Tony
L. A. VanCourt
Talon and
Bluestone River
Beckley Highway
Monta Viata
Balanes
Lyunch
Aber
Touris
Bok Ae Price
Corian
Hale Realty Co
Felaseton, Wy Ya
Phoae Dy
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