Autumn Bazaar Planned by Princeton WSCS Circle
Princeton First Methodist WSCS sets Wednesday November 8 for an autumn bazaar and luncheon to be decided at the next meeting after Thursday. Delegates to the School at Missions July 15 21 include Mesdames McCary Elmore McClung with alternates Lohr and Griffith. Flower project and shrubbery additions to the parsonage lawn are noted with appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
First Methodist
WSCS
O. J. Bailes
School At Missions
Wesleyan College
Buckhannon
H. C. McCary
Clyde Elmore
R. S. McClung
R. E. Coleman
Secretary of Supply
Norfolk Couple Killed In Wreck
A Norfolk couple died in a wreck on U S 60 after their station wagon plunged down a 15 foot embankment. James Lee Baggett 50 and his wife Ellen P Baggett 51 were killed with a third passenger injured John Hart 53 of Louisville Ky. The crash marked a second Virginia double fatality in 12 hours and raised the 1961 traffic toll to 324.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
U. S. 60
Virginia
Providence Forge
James Lee Baggett
Ellen P. Baggett
U. S. 460
Suffolk
Civil suit filed for 40000 damages in circuit court
Jamnita Harry administrator of Travis Eugene Harry estate sues Norfolk & Western Railway Co for 40000 for his death when a Traxcavator fell from an embankment on the old Virginian tracks near Pem broke Virginia on May 2 1961. Settlement reached in a separate 50000 suit by Mary Helen Duncan against Grace and S W White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamnita Harry
Travis Eugene Harry
Norfolk & Western Railway Co
Pembroke
Mary Helen Duncan
Grace
S. W. White
Wesleyan Methodist Camp Meeting Set
The seventh Wesleyan Methodist camp meeting at Glenwood Park runs from June 20 to June 29. Evangelists are Rev. G. I. Norman of Greensboro North Carolina and Rev. William Ward of Massillon Ohio. Daily services include 6 15 a m prayer, 10 a m preaching, 2 p m preaching, 6 p m prayer and 7 30 p m preaching. Meals and lodging available at a slight cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Methodist
Glenwood Park
G. I. Norman
Greensboro
N. C
William Ward
Massillon
Ohio
Warsaw Rebuilt Rise Of Modern Polish Capital
Warsaw, Poland, with a history dating to the 13th century, endured heavy destruction in World War II. The capital was rebuilt on the ruins and now houses more than a million residents, marking a modern urban resurgence.
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Warsaw
Poland
Europe
UDC Chapter To Host Meet In Princeton
The June meeting of the Princeton Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy was hosted by Mrs G H Crumpecker with helpers Mrs Albert Mooney Mrs Melba Rector and Mrs C C Belcher. Officers and members discussed essays on Fort Sumter and noted prize winners Susan Shumate Charles Amos and Judith Farley. The chapter will host the Travellers District meeting in June 1962 and the West Virginia Division convention will be held in Huntington September 28 30. A Memorial Chapel dedication film and a gift-filled meeting followed with a July reception planned.
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Princeton
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
G. H. Crumpecker
New Bluefield Road
Albert Mooney
Melba Rector
C. C. Belcher
Willard Johnson
B. F. Woods
Princeton U. D
Princeton Junior High School
Susan Shumate
Charles Amos
Judith Farley
Hinton
West Virginia
Huntington
Frederick
John Donovan
Jean Richards
Jefferson Devis
Richmond
Throughou Daughters of Confederacy
United States
France
Fellow
Deeds Filed at County Clerk Office in Princeton and Plymouth
Three deeds recorded Friday in the county clerk's office show W H Kanode and Pearl M Kanode transferring lot 5 section 612 Rogers Street to Kyle Phillips for 3000 dollars. Ralph and Margaret Cline transfer lot 12 section 60 Mahood Avenue to The Carr Company for 12000 dollars. Hugh D Day and Vida E Day transfer a tract in Plymouth District to Ralph D Day and Velva E Day for 200 dollars. Marriage license applications were filed by Ronald Riley Akers and Betty Jean Gilpin of Bluefield, and Leonard C Dillon and Myrtle Hogston of Princeton.
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W. H. Kanode
Pearl M. Kanode
Kyle Phillips
Rogers Street
Princeton
Ralph
Margaret Cline
Carr Company
Mahood Avenue
Hugh D
Vida E. Day
Ralph D
Velva E. Day
Plymouth District
Ronald Riley Akers
Betty Jean Gilpin
Bluefield
Leonard C. Dillon
Myrtle Hogston
Harrison Corrects Figures Showing Workers' Earnings
Richmond Virginia AP Albertis S Harrison Jr admits error in comparing weekly wages of Virginia and North Carolina workers He says the correct figure shows Virginia industrial workers earn 9 75 more per week rather than 1 65 more He cites May US Labor Department earnings report for correction
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Richmond
Albertis S. Harrison Jr
Virginia
North Carolina
Harrison
DPA Director Speaks on West Virginia Medical Aid for Aged
Mrs. Clara Meadows Mercer County director of the Department of Public Assistance spoke to the Princeton Old Guard No. 2 on West Virginia's medical aid program for seniors. The plan, enacted in October 1960, made WV first nation to provide such aid. A Q and A followed. six Old Guardsmen plus 12 charter members and a visitor attended in Fellowship Hall First Methodist Church.
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Princeton Old Guard No. 2
Clara Meadows
Mercer County
Department of Public Assistance
West Virginia
Meadows
Old
Fellowship Hall
First Methodist Church
Gery Wysong
St. Albans
BH Blankenship
J. W. Cerdue
R. A. Kirk
J. L. Skeens
Lions See Film On Israel Adventure
Emanuel Borinsky presents the film Israel An Adventure depicting life and customs of a 13 year old county. Lion William Myers announced Ladies Night and installation of new officers for Thursday June 29. Guest Mike Diachenko new athletic director and coach at Princeton High School attended. President Harold Okes presided.
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Israel
Emanuel Borinsky
Princeton
Lion William Myers
Mike Diachenko
Princeton High School
Harold Okes
Autos Damaged In Intersection Crash
No injuries reported after a police cruiser and an 18 year old Princeton girl collided Friday at the North 9th Street Straley Avenue intersection in Princeton. Kassay drove west on Straley. Frances Rice, 18, of 201 Wallace Street, Princeton, traveled north on North 9th. The intersection lacked stop signs and no charges will be filed.
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Princeton
H Street
Straley Avenue
Steve Kassay
Carlyle Thorn
Kassay
N. 9Th Street
Frances Rice
Wallace St
Miss Rice
West Virginia Day Closures Prompt Local Office Shutdowns
Courthouse offices will close Tuesday June 20 to observe West Virginia Day. The Board of Education offices in this locality and in Bluefield will also close for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Board of Education
Bluefield
Sale notice for parcel with road easement in Bluefield West Virginia
Probate style deed description dated June 1961 notes sale of lot owned by Tony Stella with easement for a roadway to U S Route 19 21. Describes boundary lines in feet and bearing directions and includes trustees as signatories. The document records ground layout and a roadway access granted to multiple users.
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Tony Stella
U. 8
Martha Stellary
For Sale Princaeton items Pratice new and gear
Practically new items for sale include a Sealy Hide a Bed Sofa and a camera kit. Prices listed are 200 for the sofa and 50 for the camera. See at 1107 Princeton Avenue Princeton.
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Princeton Avenue
Princeton
Used Washer and Refrigerator Sale Ad
Compact classified notice for a used washer priced at 2995 and a refrigerator in excellent condition. Mentions location near Princeton W Va with a partial street hint and a 3rd floor showroom.
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Kel
Biand
Wercer
Princeton W. Va
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P. I. Lilly
Circle Reports
James Owens
G. C. Blanchard
Vickers
Hollywood
Court House
Con‘act Tynes Realty Service
Auto License Service
WHITE
Thern
Century Book CO
Mercer St
Curtis Jones
Moses Jones
Walter Arthur Weddle Jr
Roanoke
Weddle
New City
LaVon
Robert Wagner
Broderick Crawford
Perenne Eacaage
UDC
Turnpike
Tarzan
Alan Ladd
Shane
DPA
Dad
Mother
Pat Warn
W. Ve
Mason's
R. J. Piskerd
Roy Cole
Coles — Sie
Federal Street
John P. Hicks
Franklin Street
City of
Anes
Call Electro Lab
J. R. Kidd
Wellling
Box
Gien Lyn
Ststar Mercer Construction Co
Lindamood
Eo DA Sash
Mra
Farris
A. E. Burgess & Son
W. Vo
Eagle — Sole Minera
Pioneer Carpet & Tile Company
Field
W. Va
Na- Peat Beemas Company
Paene Div
Sears
Mercer
Ing
Rita
Call Hertz Systems
Bluefield Auto Rental
Bland Street
Ber & Tone Co
Richlands
Coe
Ase
Cedar Street
Mas
Marana Shee
Murray
Bland
Kinia
Wyoming County
Whitlow
Gibson Hotel
Oceana
Washing College
Atterant
Green Tree Restau
Call
Adria
North Tazewell
Fo Manse — Co
Sonal
Roanoke Livestock Market
Ed Holbrook
St. Clair Crossing
Philco
Brett Fiano
Warlick
Roanoke Street
Bluefield, W. Va
H. P. Johnson
Cay Tor
Comery
White's Battice
Sweet
Wet Gore
Peters
Malcolm
Arrae
Evan “Iron and
Met Metal “Company
Beacon Drive
Weat
Cumberland Road
Keene’ Berry Arm
Springville
Bluefield-Tazewell Road
Clark Stores
Hoover
Lilly Grove
Cath
Lilly Land CO
Penn, Road
Michael Landon
Little Joe
Tom Dooley
New York
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Chicago House Furniture Co
Suefield
General Electric
Meee Rene Alter
Laecke
Jir
A. W. Cox
Besy Purniture Co
Hal
CLARK
Princeton Ave
Bg Ag Hy Ats Stone
Plymouth
Cadillac
FORD
Willys
Jeep
Bergen
Chevrolet
BUICK
Pontiac
Oldsmobile
Princeton Road
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