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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1946

Page

6

Groups Sent For Service Exams In Ohio and West Virginia

Service boards 2 and 3 called men for induction and pre examination. Names include Herman Maxwell Wilmington Delaware Robert Otey Wide Mouth James Hall Matoaka Earl Glass Rock Horace Williams Matoaka Avery Lusk Spanishburg Junior Graham Hiawatha. others transferred or listed as failing to report. Honorably discharged servicemen reporting to boards included Hamm Musick Cook Milam.

Fort Hayes Ohio Board No. 2 Board No. 3 Herman E. Maxwell Wilmington Del Leadmore Robert H. Otey Widemouth James N. Hall Matoaka Earl H. Glass Rock Horace T. Williams Avery Lee Lusk Spanishburg Junior A. Graham Hiawatha Howard W. Right Renick James W. Hendricks Mack Edward Hill Freeman Frank A. Hamm George R. Musick Coopers Edward P. Cook Baileysville Terry A. Milam Lamar Sneed Princeton Elmer Meadows Willowton Willis Jones Hale, Jr Randolph Robinette Junior Bowles Speedway Wood‘row Epling Dewey Hill Kellysville Johnny Shelton Douglas Whittaker Princes ‘Ton Edward Long Athens Malcom Trivette Dayton Lafayette H. Terry Eugene W. Duncan Dora L. Moye Dunns

Rev D Roe to Speak at Princeton Quota Club Dinner

The Rev D Roe pastor of First Methodist church will be the guest speaker at the Princeton Quota Club weekly dinner meeting at 6 10 o clock. Bessie Ball will be in charge of the program.

D. Roe First Methodist Church Princeton Quota Club

Service Is Set For Howard Lee Wagner

Howard Lee Wagner 39 died at home on Ingelside road after a nine month illness from a heart ailment. A Virginian Railway machinist apprentice, he was born April 26 1907 in Berwind and moved to Princeton at age two. He married Margaret Hessel on April 3 1934 and is survived by his wife two daughters Iona G and Judith D his parents and siblings Lawrence Harold James Kathryn Coburn Princeton Woodrow Mc Comas Peterstown. The body was at Predeking Seaver Funeral Service chapel, then at 1 30 this afternoon to Presbyterian Church for a 2 30 funeral with Rev John A Womeldorf officiating. Burial in Resthaven Memorial Park cemetery.

Lee Lee Wagner Ingelside Road Virginian Railway Company Berwind Mr. Wagner Princeton Margaret Hessel Iona G Judith D Lawrence Harold James Kathryn C. Coburn Woodrow McComas Peterstown Predeking-Seaver Presbyterian Church John A. Womeldorf Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery

Princeton Liquor Store Reopens After Dry Spell

The Princeton liquor store reopened Monday at 10 am to a rush of thirsty men. A bottle of white lightning sold for 4.50, with a woman reportedly selling it from her handbag at a recent dancing assembly. Patrons found a wide range of bourbon, scotch, and other brands again available. In the unrelated note, betrothal rings in Egypt and Palestine were described as carved from stone or beaten from precious metals.

In loving memory of Gilbert ae See vaans

Sweet little Gilbert, you are still with us each year in memory. Though we cannot see you grow in play, you are gone but not forgotten. Mr and Mrs Ray Holiday honor Gilbert with a memory note and lasting love.

Solid Fuels Administration Gilbert Ae Gilbert Snow Mrs Ray Holiday

Several Drivers Fined On Charges

Several persons were charged with drunk driving and fined by state troopers and local magistrates over the weekend. Sammy Olds of Comas was fined 50 dollars and costs after arrest on the Bluefield Princeton road. Glenn Otis Campbell of Matoaka faced a 25-dollar fine and costs for drunk driving. William B. McFarland of Bluefield Virginia was fined 25 dollars and costs on a reckless driving charge. Stanley Marzurek and Howard Carl Dillon, both from Montcalm, faced multiple fines including 50 dollars and costs for driving drunk, driving after license revocation, and permitting an intoxicated person to drive. Claude E. Gentry of Kimball was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding.

Sammy Olds Mé¢Comas Bluefield Princeton Road M. C. Yoak Lewis Cook Cate Bailey Yester Bailey Glenn Otis Campbell Matoaka Beckley Road E. D. Bazzie Walter Fielder William B. McFarland Yoak Troper E. O. Burner D T. Carr Stanley Marzurek Howard Carl Dillon Montcalm Marzarek Dillon East River Mountain Road Cook Claude E. Gentry Kimball C. C. Christian Carr

Dr. Hearn Injured in Indiana Auto Crash

Word was received that Dr. William O. Hearn of Minneapolis Minnesota was en route to Princeton to visit relatives when injured Thursday in an Indiana auto accident. He is hospitalized with shoulder and head injuries and will delay his trip for several days.

William O. Hearn Minneapolis Minn Princeton Indiana

Bandit of Sherwood Forest at Mercer Theater

The Mercer presents The Bandit of Sherwood Forest with Cornel Wilde as Robin Hood's rebel son and Anita Louise as heroine. Jill Esmond and Edgar Buchanan are featured in the current performance.

Mercer Theatre Bandit Sherwood Forest Cornel Wilder Robina Hood Anita Louise Jill Esmond Edgar Buchanan

Lawsuits Filed in Circuit Court Returnable July

Ralph Osborne Lawrence sues Nina H Lawrence and Elsie D Johnson sues Elsie D Johnson in chancery. The proceedings are returnable under the July rules and place the cases in circuit court.

Ralph Osborne Lawrence Nina H. Lawrence Estle Johnson Elsie D. Johnson

Roy Rogers Stars in Dont Fence Men In at Royal Theater

Roy Rogers headlines Dont Fence Men In at the Royal Theater with musical numbers by the Sons of the Pioneers providing songs and accompaniment. The program showcases western action and comedy with Rogers in a leading role.

Roy Rogers the Royal Theatrle The Sons of

Princeton Personal Notices Share Local Visits and Travel

Princeton residents report visits and travels as Dr. and Mrs. Ben Bird and son Charlies stay at the Lumberton beach home of Dr. and Mrs. George Allen. Frank Davis of Canes visits Mr and Mrs Dangerfield. former Poca and Princeton academy student. Braxton Davenport and wife return to Charleston after a stay with the Chambers family on Harrison Street. Betty Williams returns from Marlinton. T M Johnston leaves for Lima Ohio after a weekend visit. Margaret Ruth Roberts and children arrive from Norfolk to visit Mrs. George Halstead on Hinton Street. Dudley family of Hinton also mentioned.

Ben Bird Charlies J. J. Markell George Allen Lumberton N. C Frank Davis Canes S Dangerfield Dav Pocahontas Old Princeton Academy Braxton Davenport Charleston

Roanoke Visit and Farewell Plans Noted

Street items report a Roanoke man and Mrs Harrington of Highland avenue traveling with their grandson Denny Tinder to Le Havre France for a voyage to the United States. Other relatives visit from Keystone and Walton streets as well as New York City with two weeks ahead in town. Jean Donovan of Henry street leaves for Philadelphia to finish nurse training at the University of Pennsylvania hospital.

Roanoke Beatrice Johnso Jean Donovan John Donovan Henry Street Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Hospital Nurses Training School

Claim In Road Mishap Is Asked Of Court

A court is asked to hear a road mishap claim involving a vehicle driven by a man and his son Edward. The wreck occurred on April 27 on state route 3 between the foot of Lens Creek mountain and Racine after skidding on a slippery highway.

Edward Lens Creek Mountain Racine

Rites Planned For Mrs Caldwell Daughter Of Late Shorter

Mrs Caldwell a daughter of the late Taylor Shorter and Mary Willy Shorter. Her husband died in 1940. Survived by relatives including Roscoe Shorter family and others. Body moved from Memorial Funeral Directory to her son's home yesterday evening.

Taylor Shorter Mary Willy Shorter

Ronceverte Man Named To State Bond Post

Charleston June 17 announces John N. Jr. of Ronceverte appointed deputy director of the U S savings bonds division for West Virginia duties include state operations and federal bond administration.

Ronceverte Charleston W. Va John N. , Jr U. S. Savings Bonds Division West

Cackley Joins Army After GM Field Service

Cackley served as a field representative for General Motors and worked with Acceptance waiters before enlisting in the army. The transition marks a shift from corporate duties to military service as described in the report.

Cackley General Motors Corporation Army

Transit worker productivity in large cities scales with population

In cities over a million population, estimates suggest each local transit employee bakes a year by serving the subway, streetcars, trolley coaches and gas buses, reflecting the scale of the system and worker workload.

Transfer of Control of Station Sought

The Communications Commission announced Kanawha Valley Broadcasting of Charleston West Virginia seeks transfer of control to A M Venable via purchase of 125 shares from E R Custer and Floyd E Price. The licensee WGKV Charleston WV would be affected. The action reflects a corporate reorganization in radio ownership.

Washington the Communications Commission Today Kanawha Valley Broadcasting Company WGKV Charleston W. Va A. M. Venable Trol E. R. Custer Floyd E. Price

Hemstitching and Pecoing Moved to Mrs Martin

The hemstitching and pecoing machine formerly operated by Mrs. A. T. Rice is now used by her daughter Mrs. Martin on Seventh Street.

A. T. Rice Martin Seventh Street

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Princeton News Roach Edgar A. Murray Murray Ment Western Auto Associate Store E. Clyde Bourne Princeton, West Virginia Princeton Finance Company Old First National Bank Bldg Princeton, W. VA Pioneer Coal Co Princeton Society Memorial Building Miss Vern Peggy Kester Sarah Ket- Linkenhok Francescr McMillion Nell Hurst Faye Nelson Virginia Lee Bowling Lavone Burton Ann Gadd Anne Bauguess Robert Richards Lowell Morgan Clara Lee Fain Jo Ann Fletcher Helen Ross Lucille Herring Anne Hunnicutt Norma Yeater Jackie Moore Patty Lou Lilly Frances Hale O. E Princeton Chapter Howard Lee Wagner Egypt Palestine Cali Royal Sain Dr. Hearn Mercer the Royal Mrs. Caldwell Thorntontown Methodist Church Orpen Ae Junior Originals Kahle Auto G Body Service Straley Avenue Thornton Avenue Woodland Lane Frinceton Virginian Railroad Lilly Grove Lilly Land CO Princeton-Hinton Princeton Bank & Trust Company Just Piedmont Store Bluefield Avenue Mason F. Bailey J. Tommy Williams Hylton L. J. Pace Memorial Funeral Home Case Walnut Street VTP Tae Lord Fucas Kirby Kegley W. Vo Ennis McDowell County C. N. Kirby Welch Riverside Drive Kirby Brothers Main St West VA Atlantic Mass Portland, Mee Rockland Mas Salem Chicago Detroit, Mich Cleveland, Ohie Cincinnati Norfolk, Va Baltimore, Mda New Medford Boston Portland Pocahontas Fuel Company ONE Broadway New York Doris Dodson Lonsdale
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