Short Docket Predicted For July Criminal Court
The July term of criminal court will convene July 6 at the courthouse with Judge John M. Mc Grath presiding. Petit jurors report July 15. A short docket is predicted with few major felonies, many cases ready for grand jury action. Thirty-nine people are on bond for the first day, with several in county jail unable to post. Notable cases include the slaying of a Wenonah woman and a fatal Oakvale road crash involving Damon Reid and others.
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Criminal Court
John M. McGrath
Petit Jurors
Roscoe H. Pendleton
Paul Weis
Wenonah Last Cay
Wels
W. H. Shrewsbury
J. B. Kade
M. Parker
Damon Reid
J. H. Garlick
Pageton
J. H. McGee
Salem
Oakvale
Garlick
Reid
Walter G. Burton
Inter-Club Kiwanis Picnic Meeting at Lake Shawnee
The Princeton Athens Kiwanis and Matoaka Kiwanis plan a inter-city picnic at Lake Shawnee next Monday evening. Dr Levi Vermillion leads arrangements as general chairman. Delegates Dr Frank Holroyd and Charles H Archer will attend the Washington convention. Kyle McCormick spoke on highlights from the Cleveland Republican convention.
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Princeton-Athens
Frank Holroyd
Charles H. Archer
Washington
Kyle McCormick
Cleveland
Vets Cash 685 Bonus Bonds To Be Cashed
Postmaster L. E. White reports World War II veterans turned over 685 bonds to be cashed. The $34,250 in $50 bonds were sent to Charlestown for check issuance. Additional bonds were received yesterday with receipts issued and checks sent from Charlestown.
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L. E. White
Charlanton
White
Charleston
Princeton Society MAS Meeting Notice
The Princeton Society MAS announces a meeting with Harry Karnes at 115-L from 1 PM to 4 PM. The Presbyterian Auxiliary of the church invites members to a Thursday 3 PM session at the church.
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Princeton Society Mas
Harry Karnes
G A meeting at Miss Poston home on North Walker Street
The G A s of the First Baptist church held their regular monthly meeting at Miss Frances Poston’s home. Miss Virginia Bird led the program on Darkness Shall Turn Towning with Frances Poston, Gene Richards, Ann Richards, Alice Calloway, and Virginia Bird participating. Mission Study titled The Boy Who Saw Stars Falling followed. A brief business session and a closing hymn completed the gathering. Nine members and one visitor enjoyed Miss Poston’s hospitality.
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The
First Baptist Church
Frances Poston
North
Walker Street
Virginia Bird
Gene Richards
Ann Richards
Alice Calloway
Woman's Missionary Society to Hold 7:30 Meeting
The Woman's Missionary society of the First Baptist church will meet tonight at 7:30 in the church. Mrs. O. D. Meador's circle will lead the program and all are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
O. D. Meador
Kee Street Woman's Mission Meeting Tonight
Kee Street W M and the Kee Street Women's Missionary Society will meet this evening at 7 30. Members are urged to attend for a brief session and planned activities.
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KEE Street W. M
The
Kee Street
Woman's Missionar
Royal Arch to Hold Regular Meeting Tonight
Royal Arch chapter will meet at 7 30 this evening with the Royal Arch degree to be conferred. Officers will be installed followed by refreshments and a good attendance is requested. The Princeton Woman's club met Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church with President Mrs Edgar Lazenby presiding. Guests included Mrs C L Thrasher Mrs F L Black and Mrs W B Martin and Miss Alice Garland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arch Chapter
Princeton Woman's Club
Presbyterian Church
Edgar Lazenby
Mra
C. L. Thrasher
Ronceverte
District of Federation of Woman's Clubs
F. L. Black
Bluefield
Bramwell Woman’s Club
Alice Garland
Bramwell
Tiner
Guy Ritter
Helen Reynolds
Ray Bailey
Freda Deitz
Blanche Straley
West Virginia
Miss Straley
Mercer County
Ora Peters
Concord College
Leonard Hubbard
Howard BR. Lee
Morris P. Shawkey
Frank Marsh
Straley
John P. Hale
Alexander Campbell
Margaret Prescott Montague
Alex Miller
Alderson
George M. Ford
Princeton Personalities and Travel to Democratic Convention
Priscoton residents Mr. and Mrs. EB Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. A S Fortune plan a Monday departure to Philadelphia for the Democratic national convention. Mrs. J E Woodson and daughters Ruth and Gwendolyn return from Leland West Virginia after visiting Dr and Mrs Leonard Hoke and family. Mrs S H Fry returns from Summersville West Virginia where her father is seriously ill. Mrs Burrell Crotty and Betty Jean return from Washington and Cumberland Maryland after a two week visit. EK A Cooper and Carlisle Cooper visit Mrs A B Croy and Mrs Burrell Crotty in town while Kyle McCormick and two children Abbie and Cargill finish a Virginia Beach trip. Mrs Fannie Dulaney of Highland avenue visits friends in Narrows this week.
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EB. K. Johnston
Walnut Street
A. S. Fortune
Straley Avenue
Philadelphia
J. E. Woodson
Ruth
Gwendolyn Woods
Leland
W. Va
Leonard Hoke
S. H. Fry
Summersville
Burrell Crotty
Betty Jean
Washington
Cumberland
EK. A. Cooper
Carlisle Cooper
Washington, D. C
A. B. Croy
Kyle McCormick
Abbie
Cargill
Virginia Beach
Fannie Dulaney
Highland Avenue
Narrows
Deputy Fanning Bitten by Prisoner in City Jail
Deputy Sheriff Paul Fanning was bitten on the hand by Clarence Mills as he attempted to remove handcuffs in the county jail Tuesday night. Mills, arrested on Beckley road near the city on drunkenness charges, resisted arrest and was described by Fanning as a tough hombre. Luke Graham, also arrested for drunkenness, submitted to arrest. Both are held for hearing before Magistrate D. T. Carr.
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Paul Fanning
Clarence Mills
Mills
Beckley Road
Fanning
P. J. Long
Luke Graham
D. T. Carr
State Troopers Inspect Roads Across Three Counties
McDowell Mercer and Raleigh troopers joined on the Princeton Bluefield road Wednesday to check cars and trucks for motor vehicle violations. Magistrates fined five people fourteen dollars ten cents and three others similar amounts, with summonses issued to additional drivers. Violations cited included no operator’s license defective brakes and improper plates as the troopers plan to continue enforcement for several days.
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McDowell
Mercer
Raleigh
Princeton-Bluefield
C. B. Susong
Dr. T. Carr
Binefield
Sites
Taylor and Gibbs
Welch
R. Kincaid
Harrison and Calleghan
Beckley
Walter Hampton
L. KB. Willeford
Fred L. Gore
Mercer Detachment
Tomchin Hardware Co records in Princeton
A certificate of incorporation for the Tomchin Hardware Co. at 227 Mercer Street, Princeton, shows authorized capital stock of 25 000 dollars. Incorporators are Joe Tomchin Bella Tomchin and Harold Tomchin. R J Dawson held on bad check charges after returning to Princeton from Marion Virginia. Dawson faces hearing before Magistrate D T Carr.
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Tomchin
Guardianship and estate actions filed in county clerk office
R L Smith appointed guardian for Albert G Smith in a fiduciary order entered yesterday. Bond set at 2000 with G H Crumpecker and F C Robertson as sureties. Fannie M Duncan named administrator of Otis M Gleason Jr estate posting 100 bond with W R Duncan as surety.
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R. L. Smith
Albert G. Smith
G. H. Crumpecker
F. C. Robertson
Fannie M. Duncan
Otis M. Gleason Jr
W. R. Duncan
Mercer Central Labor Union Picnic Planned at Glenwood Park
The Mercer Central Labor Union arranges a big picnic at Glenwood Park next Sunday with an all day schedule and basket dinners for attendees. Special return-trip rates are offered by Tri-City Traction from Bluefield and Princeton to the park for Sunday visitors.
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TNION
Mercer Central Labor Union
Glenwood Park
Tri-City Traction
Bluefield
Princeton
Mercer County Recount Nears Finish For Democratic Vote
The Mercer county court has nearly completed recounts for precincts 25 and 27 in Beaver Pond district from the May 12 Democratic primary. Officials note widespread oath irregularities and other minor errors but no major misconduct. The slate recounted includes sheriff county court and state legislative races. separate church group plans a 7 pm car trip to Fountain Park for a business meeting and Wiener roast, with indoor option if rain.
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Mercer County
Beaver Pond
House of Delegates
Nine Marriages at Courthouse Ceremony in June 1936
Nine couples wed at the courthouse between May 15 and June 11, 1936, with the ceremony led by Rev. B. I. Rov. The service marked a communal milestone as multiple unions were official in a single event.
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Ivov
B. I. Rov
GOP Committee 10 Meet Here Friday
The newly elected Republican county executive committee calls a 7:30 p m Friday meeting in the courthouse to organize for the coming election. A chairman secretary and treasurer will be elected. Hatfield is seen as likely to be replaced though no alternative names are offered. The event is described as a Republican rally for party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Executive Committee
McGinnis Hatfield
Hatfield
Judicial Committee
Eighth Judicial Circuit
W. Burbridge Payne
Welch
Johnnie Reed
Keystone
Marshall Whaley
Hemphill
Welch Merchants Name F H Cline President
F H Cline was elected president of the Retail Merchants and Business Men's association of Welch at a well attended meeting. G R Yepsen was succeeded as president and J B E Rau became vice president. Joe Fazio was reelected secretary treasurer. The group named two committees on parking regulations for Welch with aims including limited parking on McDowell Street and securing a Neon sign for the parking lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Cline
Retail Merchants and Business Men's Association of
Welch
G. R. Yepsen
J. BE. Rau
Joe Slack
Joe Fazio
McDowell Street
Welch Delegates Attended Lewisburg Presbyterian Youth Camp
Five delegates and three councilors from Welch Presbyterian church returned home to McDowell County after a week at the Greenbrier Military Academy camp in Lewisburg. Delegates included Bobby Miller Jack Summers Stuart Currie Helen Cooper Herbert Lay LaNelle Agee Liberty Casali and Mrs Robert Cooper accompanied by A W Steller who drove part of the group back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Conference of the
Presbyterian Church
McDowell County
Lewisburg
Greenbrier Military Academy
Welch Presbyterian Church
Bobby Miller
Jack Summers
Stuart Currie
Welch
Helen Cooper
Elbert
Herbert Lay
Kimball
LaNelle Agee
Liberty Casali
Robert Cooper
A. W. Steller
Welch restaurateur Alec Botuliff in serious condition
Alec Botuliff a well known Welch restaurant owner was taken to Steven clinic yesterday for treatment. Physicians said the conditions of the patient was serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec Botaliff
Alec Botuliff
Welch
Steven Clinic
Minister Rer Follows Talbert at Courthouse Weddings
The entry notes that Rer, Christian church minister, took the place of the late G. W. Talbert who had officiated at hundreds of marriages at the courthouse over several years.
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Rer
Christian Church
G. W. Talbert
For Sale 51 Acre Farm on Red Oak Ridge
51 acre farm on Red Oak Ridge with a room house, barn and out buildings. One mile of hard road faces a county road. 15 acres second growth mining timber. Priced at $2400 with $13 down and balance on terms. Contact J. M. Oakes at 207 West Street, Princeton.
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Red Oak Ridge
County Road
J. M. Oakes
West Street
Princeton
Emanuel Sisterhood Plans Picnic at Coney Island Park
Emanuel Sisterhood held a meeting at Mrs. Louis Gottlieb's Harrah apartments to plan a picnic for members, families, and guests. The event is set for next Thursday afternoon at Coney Island park. Mrs. Sam Polon chairs the committee. prizes were awarded to Mrs. Sameth and Mrs. Max Roston. refreshments were served to numerous members and guest Miss Schuman of Baltimore.
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Emanuel Sisterhood
Louis Gottlieb
Harrah Apartments
Coney Island Park
Sisterhood
Sam Polon
J. L. Sameth
Sameth
Max Roston
Isadore Katzen
Louis Sherman
Mort Rosenzweig
8. Solins
Maxenecema
Ellis Roston
Hyman Bell
Guest
Friday Rites Held for Mrs. Mary Bragg in Local Hospital death
Friday rites for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bragg 53 wife of G J Bragg Premier Porschontes Colliery foreman died yesterday morning in a local hospital death due to complications funeral cortege will depart Premier for Flint Hill Va near Bedford for 1 PM burial services at Flint Hill Mrs Bragg a 25 year resident of McDowell County was born March 18 1883 in Bedford Va daughter of the late J S and Hydra Pool Danner she is survived by her husband and one son Otha Bragg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Bragg
G. J. Bragg
Porschontes Colliery Company
Flint Hill
Bedford
Bragg
McDowell County
Bedford, Va
J. 5
Hydra Pool Danner
Otha Bragg
Funeral services for Joseph Pendleton in Welch
Funeral services for 21 year old Joseph Pendleton of Welch are held at 9 this morning at St. Peter's Catholic church. Father John J. Hanley presides over Requiem High Mass with burial at Saeger Memorial cemetery in Roderfield. Pallbearers include Joe Fazio Sam Mallamaci Paul DeFuria Pete DeFuria George Bero Johnny Bero Neil Flanagan Nick Camicia and Leo Signiago Jr. Surviving are parents Fred W Pendleton and Mrs Pendleton four brothers William Fred James and Francis and one sister Rose Mary all of Welch.
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Joseph Pendleton
Fred W. Pendleton
Welch
John J. Hanley
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Saeger Memorial
Roderfield
Joe
Albert Fazio
Sam Mallamaci
Paul and
Pete DeFuria
George Bero
Johnny Bero
Neil Flanagan
Nick Camicia
Leo Signiago Jr
William
Fred James
Francis
Rose Mary
Eggleston Elected Worshipful Master at McDowell Lodge
Telford S. Eggleston was elected worshipful master of McDowell lodge No. 112 A F and A M Tuesday night during the annual election. He succeeds H A Farmer who held the post last year. Other officers advanced include Julian C Hansbarger senior warden Roy B Shrout junior warden T A Johnston treasurer and Turney R Reed secretary. Appointive officers named include Sam Harris senior deacon J M McKallister junior deacon William Auxier senior steward James E Green junior steward Robert T Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telford S. Eggleston
McDowell Lodge
A. F
A. M
H. A. Farmer
Julian C. Hansbarger
Roy B. Shrout
T. A. Johnston
Turney R. Reed
Lancaster Livestock Market Report June Sale Figures
Lancaster Pa June 17 cattle receipts 622 with a fair run of fat local fed steers steady for opening. cows 15 to 25 lower. bulls 15 lower. stock steers in light demand. calves fair steady to 11.00. hogs light run steady with choice truck-ins 10.75 11.00 and westerns 11.25 11.50. sheep light lambs steady with locals 10.50 11.00 and Virginias 11.50 12.00.
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Lancaster
Choice Westerns
Choice
Choice Virginias
Former board members buried in Parsons area
Funeral services were held today for two former school board members. S. D. Hite of Lead Mine and William A. Ault, a justice of the peace and former teacher at Flanagan Hill, were laid to rest.
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Parsons
W. Va
S. D. Hite
Lead Mine
William A. Ault
Flanagan Hill
For Sale 9 Roam Brick Residence in Fine District
For sale a nine room brick residence with basement and brick garage in a top residential area. It features hot water heat and can use coal gas or electricity for cooking. Cash buyers preferred. Answer Box 9 Telegraph care.
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Care Telegraph
Welch personals note Grace hospital staff updates
Miss Helen Smith resumes duties at Grace hospital nursing staff after two weeks vacation with relatives in Bluefield. Gladys Louise and Ruth Bivens spend a few days with relatives in Ballard near Petersburg. Rebecca Cufflemeyer also of Grace hospital nursing staff is confined to the institution due to illness.
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Helen Smith
Grace Hospital
Bluefield
Gladys
Louise
Ruth Bivens
Ballard
Peterstown
Rebecca Cufflemeyer
Lucky 7 Baseball Team Shrunk Shirts Fail Dice Count
Cleveland J Funchmann and teammates bought shirts from a sport key store for the Lucky 7 team. The order featured the team name and a pair of dice which summed to six. Funchmann asked an assistant police protector to intervene today amid the ill fitting shirts. Vancouver D C marks 50 years of steady growth this year.
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Cleveland
Jack Funchmann
Lucky 7
Jack
Commodious Princeton Area Homes and Lots for Quick Sale
Prime business lot on Mercer Street Princeton fronts street 30 feet with wall on both sides and a 5 room rented house offering solid return. Cottage lots include 5 room house with pantry bath gas and 560 by 150 foot lot near schools. Truck farms of one acre near Athens road with easy terms. Also an 8 room residence near Court House on a large 120 by 129 foot lot priced around 2300 with small cash and monthly payment.
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Main Street
Princeton Court House
Princeton
Mercer Street
Athens
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Grand Jury
Shawnee
Gordon the Great
Presbyterian Auxiliary
G. A
Baptist W. M
Royal Arch
R. J. Dawson
Marion
J. C. Fanning
Co. C. Elmore
Dawson
County
First Church of Christ
Fountain Park
Welch,w. Va
GOP Committee
Welch Merchants
J. C. Lilly Kegley
Nelda
Trousseau
Nelly Don
Nellie
Santon Department Store
Princeton, W. VA
Central Labor Union
Mrs. Bragg
T. S. Eggleston
Lancaster Livestock
Hyde Park
Vancouver
D. C
Tazewell County Truck Farms
Abbs Valley
Wagner
Focsons Va
Bishop
Princeton-Beckley Road
Mines
Wickham Avenue
Thorn St
Roanoke
Addition
Princeton-Roanoke
Mage Honaker
Court House
Bua
P. O
Lilly Land Company
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