Prisoners Fill Mercer County Jail After Weekend
Twenty six people were committed to the county jail over the weekend. Pred Meadows was held on felonious assault charges after wounding a Peterstown man with a knife. Harold Conner of Princeton faced drunk driving and license charges and has prior involuntary manslaughter related to the Bluefield road crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pred Meadows
Peterstown
C. E. Hawkes
H. E. Martin
E. Dale Bailey
Mercer County
Meadows
Williams
Kellysville
Ma D. T. Carr
Justice of the Peace
Cassell
Sheri
C. Elmore
C. C. Christian
William C. Phillips
Charleston
Harold Conner
Princeton
Woodrow Sims
Pete” McNamara
Conner
Allen Jeffries
Bluefield Road
Jeffries
Local Names Trace Involved Families Across States
Clark of Round Bottom Virginia with Boyd Crouch and Opie West of East Gulf Ohio join O Crouch of Slab Fork. Mr and Mrs Murray Bailey and family of Tipton Georgia and Mrs Zack Clark of Moultie Georgia appear in the same listed group.
Princeton Screenings Show Mystery at Royal and Grapes of Wrath
At the Royal theatre the mystery thriller Calling Philo Vance stars James Stephens on and Margot Stevenson with Henry O'Neil Edward Brophy and Ralph Forbes in the cast. At the Mercer theatre Grapes of Wrath features Henry Fonda Jane Darwell Russell Simpson Dorris Bodwin and John Carradine in the featured roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Theatre Today
Philo Vance
James Stephenson
Margot Stevenson
Henry O’neil
Edward Brophy
Ralph Forbes
Mercer Theatre
John Steinbeck
Henry Fonda
Jane Darwell
Russell Simpson
Dorris Bodwen
John Carradine
Attendees At Funeral Of Mrs. Bailey Named
Out of town mourners joined locals at the Sunday funeral for Mrs. T. W. Bailey. Present were Mr. and Mrs. A 8&8. Eubank of Covington Virginia and several families from Bishop Beckley Anawalt Mullens Matoaka Crumpler and nearby towns.
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T. W. Bailey
Eubank
Covington
Floyd Jones
Eggleston
J. M. Crouch
Howard
Bishop, Va
Kate Hughes
Oo Sons
Beckley
Ken Lafon
Anawalt
Arthur Blevens
Bailey
Crumpler
Viola Shelton
Ashland
Vernon Blevens
Thelmany
Mullens
A. G. Crouch
Matoaka
J. W
Junior D A R Meeting Tonight at Mrs Custis Home
The Junior D A R will meet this evening at 8 o clock at the home of sponsor Mrs W 8 Custis on West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A. R
W. 8. Custis
West Main Street
Princeton Woman's Club Schedules Summer Break
The Princeton Woman's Club will not hold a June meeting and will pause regular sessions until after summer vacation. A possible call meeting may occur if something arises. The next regular meeting is planned for the third afternoon in September.
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Princeton Woman's Club
Theer
Local Social Notes From Radford Area Visited Kin
Mrs. Bill Foster and her young son Jimmy returned home Sunday after a 16 week visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Moses of Radford. Several families, including the Moses clan and others from Glen Moser and Honaker, spent weekends with relatives, while Odette Parley visits Radford State Teachers College for a short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Foster
Jimmy
Pearl Miller
Fifth Street
J. W. Kegley
Ruth
Billy
Groseclose
Miley
J. C. Kegley
Kegley
Barbara Henderson
Charleston
J Dyer
Honaker
Odette Parley
Radford State Teachers College
T. K
Shans
J .S. Eakin
Nancy
Radford
City
Margaret Taylor Carter
Oldest Salt Mine Found on Avery Island 1791
A salt mine on Avery Island Louisiana is described as the oldest in the United States, with the discovery dating to 1791. The deposit spans about 1 000 acres and features salt pillars up to 60 feet tall.
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Avery Island
Louisiana
United States
Twelfth District VFW Names Officers
James G. Taylor of Mercer Post 2703 Princeton selected as district commander at Memorial Building meeting. Other officers elected include W C Thompson Princeton, Ira L Owenby Bluefield, Sam B Hager Bluefield, P H Lambert Bluefield. A move aims to add Raleigh and Wyoming counties to the district. proposal to be presented at the state encampment the week of June 27. Next district meeting to follow the department encampment. date and place to be announced.
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James G. Taylor
Mercer
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Princeton
Department of West Virginia
Memorial Building
Raleigh
Wyoming
Vo. F. W
W. C. Thompson
Princetonton
Ira L. Owenby
Bluefield
Sam B. Hager
P. H. Lambert
Thieves Enter Matoaka Store Stolen Goods Reported
Sheriff G. Zimpecker led investigators after a break in Sunday night at the Matoaka area stores. Three watches two dollars in silver and various small items were taken from Clark Hardware and Woods service station. A script valued at eighty dollars was reported missing with money spilled on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Zimpecker
Clark Hardware Company
Woods’ Service Staton
Neil
Princeton Eastern Star to Install Officers in Public Ceremony
The Princeton chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will install officers for the coming year at 6 o clock at S. The installation is scheduled for 9 o'clock following the regular meeting and the public is invited to attend this part of the program. A suit was filed in circuit court by Sherman Bradley against R T Peters and R T Peters dr for trespass on the case seeking $10 000 returnable to July.
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Princeton
Order of Eastern Star A
Sherman Bradley
R. T. Peters
Fiduciary actions record guardianship and estate appraisers
Mrs. Cora Rhudy appointed guardian for Prank Jack Rhudy with $100 bond in the county clerk’s fiduciary order. Al Rhudy named as surety. Fred C. Webb named administrator of McKinley Shrewsbury estate with $1,500 bond. E Cacy Hyatt Bailey and N C Hawkes named as appraisers of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Rhudy
Jack Rhudy
al Rhudy
Fred C. Webb
McKinley Shrewsbury
E. Cacy, Hyatt Bailey
N. C. Hawkes
Derry Kelso Wedding Guests Arrive for Knoxville Event
Miss Sue Kelso and William H. Derry of Knoxville arrived with Miss Alma Pults of Tracy City and Mrs. D. A. Preston of Abingdon for the Derry Kelso wedding set for Thursday at 4:30 in the First Methodist Church. Cousin Miss Jane MaGruder of New York will arrive today and Miss Mary Jane Derry of Knoxville tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Kelso
William H. Derry
Knoxville
Alma Pults
Tracy City
Tenn
D. A. Preston
Abingdon
Jane MaGruder
New York
Mary Jane Derry
Have Guests Visit From Harrison Street Household
Mr and Mrs George Lawrence of Harrison street hosted as Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Pred Sutherland and Mr and Mrs John Suth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lawrence
Harrison Street
Pred Sutherland
John Suth
Local Wedding Moment Compiled From Social Notes
The notice lists Mr and Mrs Bill Sutherland and Dick and Tommy Sutherland along with Mrs Frank Tyle, all of Charles Town, as part of a community social record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erland
Bill Sutherland
Tommy Sutherland
Frank Tyle
Chares
Christian Endeavor Meeting At First Church Tonight
The Christian Endeavor society of the First Church of Christ holds its regular monthly business meeting tonight at 8 PM. It will be hosted by Selma and Betty Caldwell at their home on Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Chritian Endeavor Society of the
First Church of Christ
Selma
Betty Caldwell
Washington Avenue
Wells Returns Home From Florida Work Assignment
H. B. Wells has returned to his Ninth Street home after several months of work in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Wells
Ninth Street
Florida
Weekend visitors from Charleston visited Trotino home
Mr and Mrs Joe Trotino of North Walker Street hosted Mrs Trotino s father T J Rader of Charleston for a weekend guest appearance Rader s grandson Tommy Trotino accompanied him home and will stay two weeks in Charleston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Trotino
North Walker Street
Trotino
T. J. Rader
Charleston
Mr. Rader
Tommy Trotino
Charileston
Alumni Chapter Sigma Sigma Meeting at Mrs Willis Chambers
The Alumni chapter Sigma Sigma will meet at Mrs Willis Chambers home on Fifth street Thursday evening at 7 30. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Sigma
Willis Chambers
Fifth Street
Bible School Opens at First Methodist Church
The Daily Vacation Bible school opened Monday morning at the first Methodist church with splendid attendance. Due to full enrollment another teacher was added, Mrs. H. F. Cheatham, noted as an outstanding Bible teacher. Mrs. H. P. Toothman from Athens will give a series of lectures.
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Bible School
First Methodist Church
H. F. Cheatham
H. P. Toothman
Athens
Obituary notice for Ella Anderson's family thanks clergy
The children express appreciation for sympathy kindness and flowers at their mother Ella Anderson's death. They thank Rev Z F Mayberry Rev Frank L Stuck and those who sent flowers and provided cars. Signed The Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Anderson
Z. F. Mayberry
Frank L. Stuck
Bible Lectures And Community School Open To All
Morning series on Bible literature from 10 to 10 30 welcomes all attendees. Community children and adults may also join the school on offer.
Mrs Griffith Returns Home From Welch Visit
Mrs. O R Griffith returns to Bow Addition home after visiting sister Mrs Edgar Little in Welch last week. Mr Little underwent a serious operation in Welch Hospital No 1 and is now recovering well.
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O. R. Griffith
Bow Addition
Welch
Visi
Edgar Little
Little
Welch Hospital No. 1
Missionary Society Meeting at First Methodist Church
The Woman's Piety of the First Methodist Church will hold a Wednesday afternoon executive board meeting at the church.
Unfurnished Room Available Over Mootz Bakery
Advertises an unfurnished room suitable for light housekeeping with applications directed to Mrs. Eddie Grimm over Mootz Bakery.
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Mrs
Eddie Grimm
Over Mootz Bakery
Religious Sect Members Arrested in West Virginia
Williamson June 17 A hearing is set for seven Jehovah’s Witnesses after six refuse release on recognizance. Their leader must post bond as police warn against sale of a publication. Warrants cite a state and federal hostile-ideals device law. Magistrate Phillips directs bond posting for W S Cayton while others gain release.
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United States
Bi-Tone Tonic Promises Health Boost During Changeable Weather
An old advertisement touts Bi-Tone Tonic as a blood-building remedy for the changing weather. It claims the tonic, produced by a reputable manufacturer, strengthens the blood and is sold by reliable dealers for one dollar.
Welch Moundsville Man Killed In McDowell County Crash
Roylance Richard Terrell a 44 year old Moundsville resident died after a car he was driving skidded on a curve near Kimball and plunged over a high bank. He died en route to Welch hospital from crushing injuries. He is survived by relatives and was connected to a local restaurant business. A memorial burial is planned in Moundsville.
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Roylance Richard Terrell
Moundsville
Kimball
Welch
Seiellea
Terre
Emre
R. J. Johnoon
Seeaeention Company
Mabel Tagerrell
Penn
Glenville
Pedder
Herschel Munsey of Bradshaw Dies in Embankment Crash
Ninth Mc Dowell county highway fatality of 1940 occurs Sunday when Herschel Munsey 25 of Bradshaw is crushed after his car veers off the road near the Bradshaw school house driver C E Payne 36 was injured another passenger escaped injury.
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McDowell County
Herschel Munsey
Bradshaw
Bradshaw School
C. E. Payne
Welch Merchants Plan Annual Goodwill Tour
Welch merchants announce their annual Goodwill Tour set for next year. The organizers expect participation from local businesses and aim to reach coalfield communities with support and outreach activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Merchants Plan
Welch
Funeral Rites For Mrs. Nealie Smith Held At Up land Church
Last rites were conducted at 11 oclock in Up land Baptist church for Mrs. Nealie Smith age 39 of Santa Blan two months after an illness. Rev. W M Miller led the service with burial Wednesday in Walkertown. Mrs Smith had lived in Eikhorn since 1924.
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Upland Baptist Church
Nealie Smith
Santa Blan Soa
W. M. Miller
Walkertown
N. Smith
Eikhorn
Welch Paragraphs Church Funds Drive Set With Week of Preachers
Funds for a new church will be sought and a week of services listed with preachers including Elder Iriel of Gary Elder Rid of Gary Elder John of Mai Elder Bell and other speakers. A Sunday dinner followed the prior service at the church.
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Eleesis
Il ‘Uriel
Gary
Welch Area Hosts Visiting Relatives and Local Notices
Miss Dallas Cline of Jacksonville Florida visits Welch at the home of Dr and Mrs J E Asane Mr Chester Amen and family enjoy vacation at Virginia Beach Miss Ann Herndon of Daytona Beach Florida visits Welch at Zeb Herndons home Mrs T Lyle Burdette of Massillon Ohio with daughters Jane Rhodes and Betty attend gatherings A C Lyon Jr leaves Sunday for New York to resume duties
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Dallas Cline
Jacksonville
Pla
Welchee
J. E
Chester Amene
Virginia Seas
Ann Herndon
Dayton Beach
Welch
Zeb Herndon
T. Lyle Burdette
Jane Rhodes
Betty
Massilon, O
Mine Eich
How Suede Is Made From Velvet to Suede Texture
An article explains suede production focusing on leather finishing. It describes the soft nap and silky texture achieved through buffing and polishing processes.
1940 Arizona Cotton Farmer Sees 728-Pound Per Acre Yield
A 1940 Arizona farm report notes a grower achieving 728 pounds of cotton per acre on his acreage. The figure highlights record production levels amid local crop conditions and weather patterns affecting the yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
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