Changes in district road office in Princeton Poston 10 be district clerk
The Princeton district road office undergoes staff changes with Mrs. Poston and jumbled names. Ben Draper leaves duties two weeks early while J I Harless becomes deputy. E H Red Martin takes over equipment. M G Harper moves to safety chief. Virgil Farley named county maintenance head. Glenn Scott assistant. Tgree of Bluefield becomes district right of way man. Alan replacements accompany several relocations as staff reshuffles unfold.
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State Road Commission
Lyne
Area Hadden
Hale Avenue
Miami
Fla
M. H. Poston
Mahood Avenue
Richmond
Kenneth Swope
Etch
Scott Poston
Earl Hadden
Radford
Gordon Kyle
Little
Kyle
O. H. Pulcher
Bakey Ton
Pendleton
Piers Richard Beard
Dickie
St. Petersburg
E.S. McNeer
Trict
Commission
Ben Draper
Poston
J. I. Harless
Hanover
Wyoming County
Mr. Poston
E. H. “Red” Martin
Formmer
Athens
M. G. Harper
Harper
Phil Johnston
Virgil E. Farley
Widemouth
Charles Ff. Hughes
Rock
Glenn Scott
Bramwell
Ae Tgree
Bluefield
H. F. Day
Board Changes Draftee Line-up
George R. Fletcher of Lerona enlists in the air corps and his delegation spot is taken by David E. of Forest Hill West Virginia on June 26. Delaney Caldwell of Athens joins U S Navy and Ames G. Gwinn of Princeton fills his place. Lawrence Weeks is reeled to be replaced by Frank J. Lilly of Huntington for the Huntington trip. On his first trip he was rejected at Huntington induction center over a threat. World population is about 2,000,000,000. one third of the dinosaur trachodon dropped which is the white race.
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George R. Fletcher
Lerona
Air Corps
David E
Forest Hill
W. Va
Delaney Caldwell
Athens
U. S. Navy
Ames G. Gwinn
Princeton
Lawrence Weeks
Frank J. Lilly
Huntington
Huntington Induction Center
Junior Woman's Club Holds Evening Call Meeting
The Junior Woman's Club will meet tonight at 7 30 at the Memorial building to discuss club activities and plans.
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Junior Woman's Club
Memorial Building
Valley Women Missionary Union Plans Virginia Meeting
The Valley association of the past Women s Missionary Union of Virginia will hold its annual meeting at the First Baptist church in this city starting at 10 o clock in the morning. President Mrs. E D Poe of Roanoke will preside with Miss Blanche it of care cor pen dent ing secretary of Woman's Union of Ky oe and Mrs. W B Johnston mission ary to China among speakers. More than 300 delegates from 61 churches are expected, with Mrs G T Frobes as general chair and committees for hospitality enrollment music information exhibits decorations publicity and more.
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Valley Association of the
Women's Missionary Union of Virginia
First Baptist Church
E. D. Poe
Roanoke
Blanc Blancheite
Care
G. T. Frobes
G. V. Bruce
R. L. Dugan
W. M. Poston
T. M. Johnston
R. C. Evans
8S. T. Bird
Rebecca Shu
Ben W
Piano recital at Memorial building features local pupils
This evening at 8 o'clock Mrs Vera Bashier presents a piano recital for pupils Faye Nelson Clara Lee Fain Jack Sutton Anne Hunnicutt Pina Noble Shirley Donahue Betty Pearis Ann Boyst Lowell Morgan Dorothy Scott Meatyog Egbert Willoway Princes Hale Abie McCormick Dorothy Smith Mary Katherine Gott Patty Lou Lilly Joe Lilly Patty Lee Glenn Louise Ryan Gwyn dolyn Saunders George Hambrick. Public invited. Also reports of reunion plans by Dr W H Wweleenes Fane Bruce Glasscock and Ma Wallingford. Princeton Quota club to meet at noon today for its regular luncheon.
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Memorial Building
Vera Bashier
Faye Nelson
Clara Lee Fain
Jack Sutton
Anne Hunnicutt
Pina Noble
Shirley Donahue
Betty Pearis
Nae Cas
Ann Boyst
Lowell Morgan Rothy Tabor
Ry Scott Meatyog
Ot Egbert
Willoway
Princes Hale
Abie McCormick
Dorothy Smith
Mary Katherine Gott
Patty Lou Lilly
Joe Lilly
Patty Lee Glenn
Louise Ryan
Gwendolyn Saunders
George Hambrick
Central case program led by Mrs Kate Garrett
Mrs Kate Garrett will have charge of the program in the central case.
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Kate Garret
Kyle Tinder Wedding Ties Local Notables
Princeton society notes recount the Kyle Tinder wedding with guests from Fairmont Winston-Salem Norfolk and Clifton Forge. Attendees include Miss Rose Tinder Miss Ella Richardson bridesmaids and Curtis Jernigan usher, with families traveling to Camp Eley Chesapeake for summer plans.
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Daniel Carr
D. T. Carr
T. C. Wilams Law School
Richmond
Robert Carr
Midashira D. C
George Washington University
Wayne McKenzie
Frank McKenzie
Main Street
M. L. Scruggs
Raymond Clatterbaugh
Rose Tinder
Winston- Salem
Ella Richardson
Saltville
Curtis Jernigan
Norfolk
Gordon Cox
Bluefield
Frank Holroyd Tackles Vitamins at Kiwanis Talk
Dr. Frank Holroyd spoke on vitamins before the Kiwanis club at the weekly meeting. In the absence of President Ellis Chambers and Vice-President Essie E. Bailey, Rev. Frank L. Stuck presiding. Guests included J. S. Bobbitt of Bluefield John W. Elliott of Philippi and H. Earl Fleshman of the Princeton Lions club.
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Frank Holroyd
Kiwanis Club
Frank L
Princeton Post Plans Girls to State Camp
At a Tuesday meeting the Princeton Post No 54 American Legion voted to send two girls to the girls state camp July 3 to 7. Nell Winfrey and Louise Egbert were chosen with Polly Bird likely to be sent by the auxiliary. Officers will be nominated July 1 and elections set for July 15.
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Princeton T
American Legion Ed
American Legion Auxiliary
Ton
Nell Winfrey
Louise Egbert
Auxiliary
Polly Bird
Youth Will Be Served at Royal Theatre today
Jane Withers stars in Youth Will Be Served at the Royal Theatre with Jane Darwell Robert Conway Elyse Knox and others in the cast. Washington Melodrama features Ann Rutherford Ken Taylor Dan Dailey Jr and Virginia Grey at the Mercer Theatre today. The will of C A Shrewsbury dated August 15 1936 was filed in the county clerk office with C P Shrewsbury named administrator and Rona Rumburg as surety Bart Thompson E L Phillips and Marvin Miller named appraisers.
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Jane Withers
Fox
Royal Theater Today
Jane Darwell
Robert Conway
Elyse Knox
Jane
Wilsta
Cracker
Washington
Mercer Theater
Ann Rutherford
Ken Taylor
Dan Dailey, Jr
Virginia Grey
C. A. Shrewsbury
C. P. Shrewsbury
Rona Rumburg
Bart Thompson
E. L. Phillips
Marvin Miller
Suit Filed Over Will of George Bauguess in Circuit Court
Fred V. Cooper as executor of the Bauguess estate sues Sarah Minnie Bauguess and eight others in chancery. Case returnable to July rules.
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Fred V. Cooper
George Bauguess
Sarah Minnie Bauguess
Bluestone Dam Likely Remains Paper Project
Huntington June 18 The government planned fourteen million dollar Bluestone dam will probably stay a paper project pending the outcome of an appeal on a ruling today that blocked proposals by the United States.
Judge Rules Land Condemnation Oversteps Federal Authority
Federal Judge McClintic finds the condemnation plan exceeds constitutional power and violates the ninth and tenth amendments. The West Virginia Power Co opposed the acquisition, and the decision references the New River and Denison dam cases. The judge notes a proviso that power rights could be disposed of before construction, prompting an immediate appeal by U S District Attorney L R Via.
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George W. McClintie
United States
West Virginia Power Company
McClintic
United States Supreme c
New River
Denison (Texas
Power
Congress
Existance
For Sale By Owner Eight Room Brick Residence
Eight room brick residence finished in hardwood throughout with built in bath and shower and Westinghouse electric kitchen including electric dishwasher. Butler automatic stoker with automatic controls to hot water heating. Front and back porches, full size basement with coal bin storage room vegetable room and workshop. Located at Radford Virginia offering at a sacrifice with immediate possession and contact points W L Cook care New Radford Laundry Radford VA or H L Glenn Alleghany Insurance Agency over
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Westinghouse
Butler
Radford
W. L. Cook
Care New Radford Laundry
H. L. Glenn
Allegany Insurance Agency
Zinc Wage Dispute Heating Up Here
Federal conciliation service will hold a wage hearing in Washington on the dispute between United Zinc Smelting corporation and the International Mine Mill and Smelter Workers CIO. Workers voted five to one to strike if demands are not met. the plant remains in operation producing 1,800 tons of zinc monthly.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Federal Conciliation Service
Washington
United Zinc Smelting Corporation
International Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
CIO
J. R. Steelman
H. W. Lohman
C. J. Flaherty
Lohrman
Moundeville
Pennsylvania
Industry Costs and Cyprus Status Mentioned in Fragment
The fragment notes a cost difference of 10.50 per ton between here and other places and states Cyprus has been a British base since 1914.
McDowell County Crash Kills Man and Injures Youth
In Premier near Grace hospital a head on collision killed J. J. Fleshman 67 and left Johnny Dalton 15 in critical condition. Wilburn Little 20 of Hemphill drove the Ford. state police investigate. Fleshman truck occupant treated and released. Jimmie Thornton and Allan Carr won valedictory honors at Big Creek High School.
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J. J. Fleshman
Premier
Grace Hospital
Ice Peddier
Wilburn Little
Hemphill
Johnny Dalton
Fleshman
Little
Pleshman
Jimmie Thornton
J. L. Thornton Sr
Allan Carr
Big Creek High School
Jimmie
National Honor Society
Thespian Club
Big Creek
Bluefield
Local drive raises funds for county resuscitation equipment
Civic leaders and a county committee organized a fundraising drive to purchase resuscitation devices for emergencies. P Windsor of Huntington demonstrated the gear to the committee, noting its use in paralysis, birth, consciousness loss, and drowning cases. Two offerings totaling $110 were received from the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans.
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Windsor
Huntington
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Veterans of & Ten vi Peas S
Masonic Lodge Elects Officers for New Year
LareDowell Lodge No. Ca held its annual election Tuesday evening naming Charlies Belton of Hemphill as master. Gordon Coalwood and Dr J O Warren elected senior and junior wardens with T A Johnston re-elected treasurer and secretary. Turney R Reed retained as secretary and Walter Anderson of Gary slated for appointment. others appointed as stewards and teddler. Installation set for June 24 at 8 p m.
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lareDowell
Walter Anderson
Gary
Illiam
Superior
J. R. Austin
Welch
W. B. Mayhew
Teddler
USO Director To Visit Welch For McDowell Drive
Prank M Liddle of cachea teven named campaign director of the United Service Organizations will speak in Welch this evening to discuss mobilizing McDowell county for a statewide drive. The USO offers civilians a chance to serve the army behind the army and aid boys in camps bases and defense centers.
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United Service Organizations
Hayden-Hayden
Prank M. Liddle
Ceacheaten
Welch
U. S
Oiddle
McDowell County
J Scott Vandervort Dies At 80 After Long Illness
Weston West Virginia June 18 an 80 year old J Scott Vandervort died after a long illness He served 35 years as treasurer of the West Virginia Grand Commandery Knights Templar and held every office in the Weston lodge A F and AM Manchukuo produces about 170296000 bushels of soybeans yearly
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Weston
W. Va
J. Scott Vandervort
West Virginia
Knights
Vandervort
Weston Lodge
A. F P
Masons
West Virginia Man Pleads Nolo Contendere in Securities Case
In Hardy County circuit court Paul B. Wolfkill of Piedmont pleaded nolo contendere to selling securities without registration. Judgment was deferred by Judge Harlan Calhoun as Wolfkill faced the same charge as another defendant.
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Charleston
W. Va
Hardy County
State Securities Divison
Harlan Calhoun
Paul B. Wolfkill
Piedmont
Grand and petit jurors drawn for McDowell July term
Circuit Clerk Alex Cyphers announced the juror lists for the McDowell criminal court July term. Grand jurors will meet for case investigation and charge consideration, while petit jurors report July 21. افراد selected include E Conner Gary Kearns Elbert Charlies Stephenson Bishop H Johnson Berwind Allen Young Excelsior D H Clark I C Keeling Joe Mirable Welch Felix Morgan Davy Watt Teal Welch G Lawrence Coaldale RO Cunningham B W Cook Faust Crumpler Northfork J W Jaeger W E Joy Bradshaw. Petit jurors include Harold Inscore Jenkin Jones Luther Echols Jim Legatto Wesley Brooks H H Coleman Irvin Dunn H O Beavers Jaeger J L Fitch W P Preeman Coalwood E R Thson G L Rush George Evans R C Napier James C Kender D M Itoffers F M Steward art Henry Rogers Welch William Fowler Thorpe O D Vanores Bartley Luke Gianato B Mangus Ernest oes Worth Alex Hamp ton L M Auer War James Howard Elbert colored Switchbeck E C Creakman Keystone Johnnie McParland Kimball L S Swisher Northfork Ashland James Winder Smith Welch Leing Cape Gacy Weee Sestineaen al ary Homer Grubb Haraco Bethel Johnson colored Gary
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McDowell Criminal Court
Alex Cyphers
Oe 4
E. Conner
Gary
Kearns
Elbert
Charlies Stephenson
Bishop
H. &. Johnson
Berwind
Allen Young
Excelsior
D. H. Clark
I. C. Keeling
Joe Mirable
Welch
Felix Morgan
Davy Watt Teal
Colored
G. Lawrence
Coaldale
RO Cunningham
W. Cook Faust
Crumpler
Northfork
J. W. Jaeger
W. E. Joy
Bradshaw
Harold Inscore
Jenkin Jones
Luther Echols
Jim Legatto
Wesley Brooks
H. H. Coleman
Irvin Dunn
H. O. Beavers
Jaeger
J. L. Fitch
W. P. Preeman
Coalwood
E. R. Thson
G. L. Rush
George Evans
R. C. Napier
James C. Kender
D. M.tters
F. M. Stewdart
Henry Rogers
William Fowler
Thorpe
O. D. Vanores
Bartley
Luke Gianato
B. Mangus
Ernest Oes Y Worth
Alex Hampton
L. M. Auer
James Howard
Elbert Colored
Eil
Ellis Cardwell
Switchbeck
E. C. Creakman
Keystone
Johnnie McParland
Kimball
L.S. Swisher
North
Board To Meet For Routine State Lonerg Session
The state board holds a mid summer meeting focusing on routine items only. Officials expect minimal agenda with standard reviews and approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
State Board of Lonerg
Charleston Report Cites Secretary David Kirby Statement
Secretary David Kirby said today in Charleston that twelve items were discussed or announced, detailing a set of actions and next steps for the local government.
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Charleston
David Kirby
Bears Decreasing in Queen Charlottes Threaten Salmon Runs
Ottawa reports show bears along the Queen Charlotte Islands coast are fewer than before with ninety one shot in 1940. Officials note many bears still prowl the beaches and salmon runs begin as May and June bring spawning. The piece also mentions the universal language Esperanto being used in parts of Europe.
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Ottawa
Canada
Queen Charlotte Islands
British Columbia
Fisheries Department
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J. Millar Watt
Princeton Society
Marry Karnes
Valley Association Meets
Dr. W. H. Wweleenes
Fane Bruce Glasscock
Ma Wallingford
Pride, By
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L. A. VonCourt
F. F. VonCourt
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Ben Robin
Fifth Street
Highland Avenue
Treadway
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Bluestone
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D. O
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Spangler
L. R. Via
Princeton Bank and Trust Co
Princeton, W. Va
Honaker Ave
Walter Burton
South Ave
South Walker St
Mercer St
Blake Ave
Kirby Brothers
ROYAL
Wilk BS
Sere Witte
Georgia
Mercer
Frank Morgan
Kent Taylor
Virginian Grey
Dan Datler, Jr
Fay Holden
Lee Bowman
Anne Gwynn
Telegraph Commercial Printing Company
Bland Street
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McDowell Masons
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Brooklyn
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