Princeton Chamber Plans Activities For Summer
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce outlines summer plans including model home project push, a Beat Red Sulphur festival with tentative July 20 date, and a charity tour. Weekly school band concerts at Princeton and Mercer schools are set with arrangements for a band stand. Committees will coordinate with Rotary Kiwanis to secure transport and volunteer participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Sulphur Springs
Princeton
Jane Tee
R. R. Sage
Athens
Bluefield
Monroe County
D. Casey
E. B. Spangler
J. P. Pearee
D. K. Callaway
Kyle Mck
C. L. Hall
Mercer School
Ernst Lilly
Chamber of Commerce
G. K. White
Bill McClaugherty
E. K. Johnston
Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Bere
Local Citizens Promote WPA Program in Princeton Area
A large group of Princeton residents forms a committee including Don McClaugherty George Hail G J Wood Forest Walker and Roy Eades to boost municipal and county sections under the WPA program. The Princeton personals note families taking a fishing trip to their New River cabin and a resident from Christie Avenue returns from Gate City Va due to a mother's serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Don McClaugherty
George Hail
G. J. Wood
Forest Walker
Roy Eades
Eugene Williams
Betty Ann
Peggy
J. F. Vance
Betty Lou
Boy Blue
Kenneth
Alice Clayton
New River
G. C. Hash
Christie Avenue
Gate City
Methodist Meet to Open Tonight in Houston Memorial
The Bluefield district conference of the Methodist church opens tonight at 8 o'clock in the Houston Memorial church at Kimball and runs through Friday. Rev C G Eastwood of Bluefield presides. Rev M Moreland will preach the opening sermon. The program includes reports, discussions, and guest speakers representing Holston and district activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Kimball Church
G. M. Moreland
The
Methodist Church
Houston Memorial Church
Kimball
C. G. Eastwood
M. Moreland
Akin Fenes
D. Trigg James
Gary Charge
Holston
Ernest Henson
W. C. Lane
H. Reynolds
Woman's Missionary Society of
McDowell
Wyoming
Virginia
Tazewell
Certificates Awarded for First Aid in McDowell County
The largest first aid class in McDowell County recently completed its course and received certificates. J. Hunter spoke on life saving and prevention programs. H. D. Hardinger, W. A. Buchanan from the National Red Cross presented the certificates to two members and commended the class as the largest and most active yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
J. Hunter
McI Commis
H. D. Hardinger
W. A. Buchanan
National Red Cross
Kiwanis Club Hosts Father Son Night Event
The Kiwanis club held a Father and Son Night at the Appalachian Island gathering. Members noted a father or son relationship within the club, highlighting family ties and community involvement during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Welch Kiwanis Club
Three Victims of Accidents Treated at Stevens Clinic
Three accident victims were treated at the Stevens Clinic Monday. Carl Shephard, 13, of Arlington, was accidentally shot in the hip with a .22 rifle at home and discharged after treatment. Sylvia Mullins, 14, of McDowell, fell and injured her right leg and was sent home after care. Mrs. O. E. Banks, of McDowell, broke her left arm after falling from a cherry tree near her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Clinic
Carl Shephard
Arlington
Sylvia Mullins
McDowell
O. E. Banks
Lions Work for Blind Described by Hatfield
Oliver D. Hatfield, an English blind attorney, spoke to the Welch Lions Club about Lions International work for the blind. He noted his WVU Law School degree in 1937 and his McDowell County bar admission. A musical program followed, led by Do L. Lundy Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions International
Oliver D. Hatfield
Welch Lion's Club
Memorial Build
Hatfield
Law School
West Virginia University
Morgantown
McDowell County
Ons International
Do. L. Lundy, Jr
Consideration of New Riverside Street Route
City Engineer L A Osborn to study a proposed through road above Riverside Drive to ease traffic on U S Route 52 and other approaches. The survey will be reported to the city council. the route would arc around the mountain from near Coney Island to Maple Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Drive
L. A. Osborn
Osborn
Coney Island
Maple Avenue
Welch Personal Notices Passages and Visits
A Welch brief notes births and family connections, listing a daughter Margaret Lucas Adams born to Mr. and Mrs. R D Adams in Coalwood Priday and noting relatives such as Mrs Pearl Burton. It also mentions Ruth Stafford of Davy departing for Pittsburgh to visit Mrs Robert Leedy and Mrs M E Thaxton returning to work at the Shelton Beauty shop after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D Adams
Coalwood
Priday
Margaret Lucas Adams
Pearl Burton
Ruth Stafford
Davy
Keystone
Pittsburgh
Robert Leedy
Welch
Maysville
A. E. Bocock
J. Fred Firey
Welchy
Aber Faroe
Comin Payne
Bryant Files for the Legislature in Welch
Bryant, a Welch clothing business owner, filed a candidacy certificate with the circuit clerk for the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates from McDowell County. He previously sought the Democratic nomination for Congress in West Virginia’s Fifth District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Welch
House of Delegates
McDowell County
Congress
West Virginia
H J Smith to Speak at Democratic Rally
H T Smith of Charleston state budget director will be principal speaker at a county wide Democratic meeting Thursday evening at the McDowell county courthouse. Sheriff Fred L Ray, chairman of the county Democratic executive committee, announced the event and invited the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Smith
Charleston
McDowell County Court House
Fred L- Ray
Democratic Executive Committee
Welch Firm Low Bidder On Kanawha Road Work
The Mirable Construction company of Welch was the unofficial low bidder Tuesday on more than 10 miles of road work in Kanawha county. Bids were opened by the state road commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WELCH
Kanawha
Mirable Construction Company of
Kanawha County
State Road Commission
Labor Board Order in Martinsburg Case Voided
The fourth circuit court of appeals voided a National Labor Relations Board order directing Standard Lime and Stone to reinstate workers at its Martinsburg West Virginia plant. The plant closed in April 1935 after failed negotiations. violence followed the resumption with 16 strikers sentenced to prison on charges including destruction of beer lines and larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashville
N. C
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
National Labor Relations Board
Standard Lime and Stone Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
Quarry Workers International Union
Fee
Trial of 45000 Damage Suit Resumes in Circuit Court
The Vecellio vs Bopst damage suit resumes in circuit court after a Friday recess. Boost testified as a subcontractor on the Bluefield sewage disposal contract alleging breach of contract. Separate matter: final order nullifies city board action condemning Honaker buildings and grants a perpetual injunction. Howell Tanner represented Honaker with Luther Scott for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Vecellio
John Bopst, Jr
Boost
Bluefield Sewage Disposal
R. W. Honaker
City of
Bluefield
Easley
Honaker
Howell M. Tanner
Luther G. Scott
Suit In Institute Princetons Paragraphs
Sulut is in circuit court in chancery against Irene Marie Moye with return to July rules. John Stock faces fine and jail for moonshine liquor possession after arrest Saturday night. Paul Mills pays fines and brief jail. other suspects held for investigation. Buck Jones stars in Headin East at the theater with Ruth Coleman in lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulut
Byobert R. Moye
Irene Marie Moye
Thornhill
John Stock
D. T. Carr
Stock
Paul Mills
C. C
Montcalm
Mills
J. B. Boyd
Boyd
Bob Duncan
Hubert Mills
Robert Caldwell
Buck Jones
East
Ruth Coleman Buck
Princeton Society Midweek Service at First Church Tonight
The First Church of Christ holds a midweek service at 8 o clock with devotional and song. Pastor Frank J L Stuck will discuss a ministerial retreat at Bethany Ocean Be Va. The service ends with a baptismal. The Alma Meador circle of Silver Springs Church meets this afternoon at 2 at Mrs. D B Brockmans on Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ
Frank J L . Stuck
Bethany Ocean
Alma Meador
Silver Springs
D. B. Brockman
Washington Avenue
Weekend visits and local society notes in Williamson area
Local families and visitors are listed across Williamson and nearby towns. Emma and Trixie Peck vacation with Mr and Mrs John Tulley at Williamson while R L Downey, a General Electric radio engineer from Schenectady, attends a reunion in Virginia with family. Other entries note tonsil removals, a funeral in Bridgewater, weekend visits, and summer plans for out-of-town relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Trixie Peck
John Tulley
Williamson
R. L. Downey
Richard Lee
Schenectady
N. Y
Mr. Downey
Irvin A. Downey
Downey
General Electric Company
Vougayil Institute
Lex
Vaacob Santon
B. Santon
Harrison Street
Memorial Hospital
Sar Baker
Hale Avenue
Bridgewater
D. W. Baker
Jimmie Fling
Alderson
Harrison Epps
For Rent Fine Cozy Apartment by L A VonCourt
Cozy apartment offered with private bath gas for cooking and hot water included. Janitor service provided and contact L A VonCourt for details.
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L. A. VonCourt
National League Braces For Boston Comeback Loss
Boston beats Chicago 8 to 2 as errors and errors in offense tilt the game. O'Dea Carleton Hermansbell Garms Cooney drive runs while Cavarretta Hack English lead Chicago hits. Fette takes loss after 8 runs allowed in 7 innings with Errickson pitching 2. Umpires Gilets Reardon Pinelli. Time 2:00. Attendance 3,904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fette
Errickson
Boston
Warstier
O'Dea
Carleton
Hermansbell
Garms
Cooney
Hack
Cavarretta
Herman
English
Jurges
Marty
Reyno
Fletcher
Chicago
Feete
Inn
Gilets
Reardon
Pinelli
Atendance
The Backlog of Business
By George T. Eager, the article discusses sales training focus on repeat customers over immediate take, noting sidewalk stalls chase quick sales while permanent shops build lasting patronage. It observes the rise of the automobile era creating a shift in how businesses attract and retain customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Eager
Schmeling and Louis Clash Through World Press Echoes
The piece notes how the German press fluctuated over Schmeling amid the Louis bout and details how national loyalty swings around boxing stars. It cites Paul Darski on Gunnar Barlund and recalls Schmeling’s rises and falls, hinting at higher earnings after fight fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max
Germany
Louis
Algo
Ag “Es
Paul Darski
Gunnar Barlund
Finland
Schmeling
Gardner Home Lease Extended
The Mercer county court approved extending the county farm lease to support county aid. a meeting with the county board of education was planned to discuss a proposed county health unit backed by local women’s clubs. The First National Bank of Bluefield was named committee for James Buchanan and Alan E. Swinler as trust officer. Appraisers Lee F. Anderson, Mark Reid Jr., and R. A. Yarbrough were appointed to value the estate. Notary applications were filed by Ruth Hess, Hattie D. Kinder, and W. H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Mercer County Court
Department of
Coumanes
Gardner Boarding
County Board of Education
County Farm Women’s Clubs
First National Bank of Bluefield
James Buchanan
Alan E. Swinler
Lee F. Anderson
Mark Reid, Jr
R. A. Yarbrough
Ruth Hess
Hattie D. Kinder
W. H
Appointment and Bond Action for Notary in Bluefield
W Mason of Bluefield was approved and Lula Mae Barger Easton named notary by the governor. Barger posted a $500 bond with Kate Barger as surety in this official act.
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China
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
United Council For Civilian Relief
Paul Williams
Welch News Review
Methodist
Arteld
H. J. Smith
Labor Board
Graf
Rans Aske
Elizabeth
Princeton Society
Arleston
Francesinsky
J. Millar Watt
Wissee
Peacock
Scor
Higgins
Abrhoa Cramer
Voamik
Chapman
Lwxins
Desautels
Sat Devecervers
x-Nonnenkamp
Grove
West
Heath
Hughes Teeter Sullivan
Newsom
Seeteveeses
ST. Louis
Cornin
Voemik
McQuinna
Cramer
Bell
Chap- Chapman
Man
Allen
Nin
Heffner
McQuinn
Minn
St. Lou
Ensom
McKain
Wilkon
MckKain
Ial
Ee Chenyed Ted
Ieee Chica Apa
OA Hack
Ib Teeeeereseseneee & Herman
Eerie Ee
Nolds
Eeen
Nies
Lilly Kegley
Magnolia Street
Q. Walker
M. B. Greer
South Avenue
Courthouse
Gardner
County Court
Department of Public Assistance
Straley Ave
Roy-Ed Radio Service
Mercer St
Corner of Trent
Roy L,. Saunders
Mgr
R. B. Phipps
Mercer Street
Piedmont Stores, Inc
Crepezuki
Pepperell Sheets
Circle Drive
New Bluefield-Princeton Road
Tacky
New Bluefield
Ron Las
Vt le
New Or
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