Court Subpoenas Narrows Resident for Murder Case
Huntington W Va June 18 Common Pleas Judge H Clay Worth issued a subpoena for Jim Ed Hopkins Narrows Va plant superintendent to testify at a murder trial July 6. Prosecutor Edward H Greene seeks Hopkins testimony on Miss Mildred Ferguson death record. Dr William M Lewis 61 and Miss Julia Darling 28 indicted for murder and abortion operation.
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Huntington
W. Va
Common Pleas
H. Clay Worth
Jim Ed Hopkins
Narrows
Edward H. Greene
Hopkins
Wiliam M. Lewis
Julia Darling
Mildred Ferguson
Lewis
Miss Darling
Legislature Would Boost Hospital Aid
The Senate passed a bill to guarantee every state with an approved plan at least 100000 annually for hospital construction, replacing the House's 250000 minimum. Current public health service act authorizes 75000000 yearly. Alaska would get 41400, Delaware 86725, Nevada 40575 under the new minimum, with other states already above it.
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Washington
Senate
House
Public Health Service Act
Alaska
Delaware
Nevada
Mullens Girl Named To Girls State Post
At Jacksons Mill West Virginia on June 18 the Rhododendron Girls State legislature opened with nationalists controlling the senate and federalists running the house. Pearl Michael of Wellsburg was elected senate president and Jean Moore of Mullens was chosen speaker of the house.
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Jackson's Mill
W. Va
Rhododemon Girls
Senate
House of Delegates
Pearl Michael
Wellsburg
Jean Moore
Mullens
House
House OK's Pay Hike For Postal Workers
Washington reports the House approved by voice vote a bill granting 450 a year raises to 475000 postal workers and raising postal rates by about 125 million annually to fund the pay increase. The measure moves to the Senate with objections to the take it or leave it approach.
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Washington
House
Voice Gore
Senate
Bristol Livestock Sale Report Highlights Hog and Lamb Prices
Bristol market report lists hogs 58 here and 221 in another lot with top prices near 26.00 for light hogs and 24.50 for heavy hogs. Lambs show various grades with choice at 31.50 and good at 27.50, while ewes and other categories appear with lower bids.
Colored News Union Baptist Service Schedule
The Rev Ora Brown pastor leads morning worship at 11 with a sermon by the pastor and choir music. At 3 pm the Junior Choir presents a program. The 4 Stars of Harmony from Princeton perform, with evening worship at 7 30.
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Ora Brown
4 Stars of Harmony
Princeton
Revival Services to Start Monday Evening
The Rev. J. J. Howard, pastor, announces revival services led by the Rev. J. E. Ford beginning Monday at 7 30 p m. The Sunday school will be held at 9 30 a m.
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J. J. Howard
J. E. Ford
National Youth Meeting At Mercer Street Church
The National Youth meeting will be held at 208 North Mercer Street from June 23 to 25. Bishop P. C. Law son D D founder of this organization will speak the first night. The public is cordially invited and Bluefield expects a great gathering.
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North
Mercer Street
Bluefield
P. C. Lawson
D. D
Northeast Methodists Name Two Bishops
The Rev. John Wesley Lord of Westfield New Jersey and the Rev. Lloyd C. Wicke of Pittsburgh were elected bishops of the Methodist church by the northeastern jurisdictional conference. Lord, age 46, won on the 13th ballot with 169 votes. Wicke was selected on the 8th ballot. Both declined comment but appeared likely to accept. Lord was introduced to the conference and immediately elected.
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Albany
N. Y
John Wesley Lord
Westfield
N. J
Lloyd C. Wicke
Pittsburgh
Methodist Church
Lord
Wicke
Mt. Lebanon
First
Wallace Progressive director opposes peace time draft
Clive Knowles, state director of the Wallace Progressive party, said the party opposes the peace time draft and urged West Virginia's congressional delegation to vote against it. The remarks were made in Charleston on June 18.
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Charleston
W. Va
Clive Knowles
Wallace Progressive Party
West Virginia
Mabscott Installs New Mayor Under Court Order
W L Bower became Mabscott West Virginia's mayor after a Supreme Court order confirmed his eligibility. The action follows a resignation and legal dispute over the office and its succession.
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Mabscott
W. Va
W. L. Bower
Supreme Court
Greek Drive Rocks Rebels in West Greece Offensive
Greek army pushes west in its largest anti guerrilla campaign. Air and artillery cover on a 40 mile front from the Albanian border to Grevena. Forces gain ground near Mount Grammos where guerrilla leader Markos Varvares is believed headquartered.
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Athens
Grevena
Mount Grammos
Greece
Markos Vafides
Ioannina
Gammos
Nestorion
Kastanohoria
Smyth County Court Convicts Grayson Man
Edgar Vance Lovelace 51 of Grayson county found guilty of first degree murder of his wife. He was sentenced to life imprisonment by Smyth County Circuit Court after a one hour jury deliberation. Lovelace, an employee at Southwestern State Hospital, shot his wife four times at her Attoway home on March 13.
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Marion
Edgar Vance Lovelace
Grayson County
Smyth County
Lovelace
Southwestern State Hospital
Attoway
Injunction Dismissed In Creamery Label Case In Huntington
In Huntington West Virginia on June 18 a temporary injunction forcing the Guyan creamery to keep its milk labeling as before and a ceremony suit against mayor D C Tomkies and others were dismissed in common pleas court after an out of court settlement.
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Huntington
W. Va
Guyan Creamery Company
D.C
Princeton Personal Notes Reflect Family Visits
Mrs. C. C. Henson of Charleston is guest of sister Mrs. J. H. Gadd and family on Highland avenue. They have spent a week with their sister Mrs. C. W. Harry in Bluefield. Alderson Fry, librarian at the Medical School university Seattle Washington, visits his mother Mrs. I. H. Fry on Walnut street.
Suits Filed in Circuit Court Chancery
Wanda Tess Painter sues Forrest Monroe Painter and Audrey Logan sues Paul Vernon Logan in circuit court chancellery under July rules, filed as civil suits.
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Circuit Court
Chancery
Wanda Tess Painter
Forrest Monroe Painter
Audrey Logan
Paul Vernon Logan
Princeton council buys new Ford patrol sedan
The Princeton city police will acquire a Mer cer Motor Ford two door patrol car after a council agreement approving the purchase.
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Princeton
Mercer Motor Company
Gentleman's Agreement at Mercer Theater Starring Peck
Gregory Peck leads the Mercer Theater closing run of Gentleman's Agreement with Dorothy McGuire John Garfield Celeste Holm Anne Revere and a full cast in the production closing today.
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Mercer Theater
Gregory Peck
Dorothy McGuire
John Garfield
Celeste Holm
Anne Revere
Blues to meet McComas at school field this afternoon
The Princeton Blues face McComas this afternoon at 4 15 on the school athletic field. They will then meet the Gulf Grays in Helen West Virginia on Sunday.
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Princeton Blues
McComas
Blues
Gulf Grays
Helen
W. Va
Princeton Civic Chorus to Perform for Hi Neighbor Broadcast
Members of the Princeton Civic Chorus are reminded of the Hi Neighbor broadcast Monday evening at 8 30. The Princeton Chamber of Commerce asks the chorus to provide music for the program. Chorus members should meet at First Methodist Church at 7 15 and then proceed to the radio station.
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Princeton Civic Chorus
Princeton Chamber of Commerce
Civic Chorus
First Methodist
Radio WLOH Broadcast Schedule for June 19 1948
Saturday schedule lists musical programs and religious services on WLOH including Hillbilly Roundup Old Time Hymns News and Evening dances. Highlights include Rex & Eleanor Morning Requests Tea Dance Time Sacred Songs and Mountain State Jamboree with daily devotions and market reports.
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RADIO
WLOH
Driggs
MiLady
Rex & Eleanor
Vlenews
Roger McCormick
Paul Hall
RCA
Lilly Mountaineers
Slim Bryant
Columbia
Young People's Church of the Air
Marine Story
W—Music Hall
House for sale in Princeton West Virginia with porches
Six room house with Beth and pantry on a 60 by 150 foot lot. Two large porches. Contact phone 385 L. principalton West Virginia.
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Princeton
W. Va
Building Lot in New Princeton Residential Section
One building lot for sale in a new Princeton residential section near the airport. Contact telephone 693 L Princeton.
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Princeton
For Rent Seven Room House on Athens Road
Seven room house for rent on Athens road with electric lights and a well at the door. Rural delivery and bus service available. located 100 yards from the house. Contact K. L. Scott.
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Athens Road
K. L. Scott
Princeton
W. Va
Lilly Grove
Old Bluefield Road
New Road
Lashmeet
Hales Gap
Rotary heart book review and club gatherings
The Rotary club program featured a review of Sexual Behavior of the Human Male by Dr. Frank Holroyd at a Princeton Rotary meeting. Harry S. Hadden Jr. led the program. Sixteen Bluefield Rotary guests were noted for June 29 at P. D. Bratton’s home. Dean David Kirby of Concord College introduced Dr. Harvey M. Rice, State Teachers College Oswego NY president, as Cord named commencement speaker on June 2, 1949. Other attendees included Bob Kyle Cochran GA Bob Wolfenden city Horace F. Sharp Richmond VA Harold Dill Roanoke VA Walter J. Kearns Bluefield.
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Frank Holroyd
Princeton Rotary Club
Harry S. Hadden, Jr
Bluefield
Rotary Club
P. D. Bratton
David Kirby
Concord College
Harvey M. Rice
State Teachers College
Oswego
N. Y
Concord
Dr. Rice
Bob Kyle
Cochran
Bob Wolfenden
City
Horace F. Sharp
Richmond
Harold Dill
Roanoke
Walter J. Kearns
Princeton Churches Presbyterian Everett K Brown Summer Pastor
Sunday school starts 9 45 supervised by M A Woodrum with morning worship at 11 Mrs Ronald Woodrum sings solo The sermon titled Our Father God The pioneers meet at 430 Young People at 630 Evening service at Melrose chapel 8 You are invited to attend the services.
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Everett K. Brown
M. A. Woodrum
Ronald Woodrum
Father
God
Melrose Chapel
Thorn Street Church Service Schedule and Topics
The Rev. Clayton D. Sweet, pastor, presides at 501 Thorn Street. Sunday school at 10:00 a m led by Noel Shrewsberry. Morning worship at 11:00 a m with the sermon The Saddest Word Ever Spoken by Our Lord. Evening worship at 7:45 p m on A Man's Lost Night On Earth. Church Fellowship Night is Wednesday at 7:45 p m with special choir music.
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Thorn Street
Clayton D. Sweet
Noel Shrewsberry
Our
Two Local Nurses Return After Training at Children’s Hospital
Misses Margie Rice and Thelma Crdy completed a three month training program at Children’s Hospital in Washington D C. They returned to St Luke’s hospital Bluefield and graduated with their class last night. Mrs E L Ballard, who was summoned by the death of her sister Mrs Justin Locket, has returned to her Charleston home.
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Margie Rice
Thelma Crdy
Children’s Hospital
Washington, D. C
St. Luke’s Hospital
Bluefield
E. L. Ballard
Justin Locket
Charleston
Cattle Selling Advice From J. C. Lilly in Kegley
A reader or correspondent notes cattle typically sell better in June and July than later in fall. The writer offers to visit Kegley, West Virginia to inspect cattle and give selling guidance. Signed J. C. Lilly.
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Kegley
W. Va
J. C. Lilly
For Sale Princeton Grocery with Storeroom and Wareroom
Property includes fixtures stock and all saleable goods. Two buildings with a garage and five room apartment. Apply G and L Grocery any day except Sunday from 8 a m to 6 p m. No phone calls.
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Princeton
G & L Grocery
Princeton Churches Keene Street Methodist
The Rev Z F P Mayberry pastor. Church school 945am with E K Anderson superintendent. Morning worship 11 o clock Youth Fellowship 630 Evening worship 730 Matoaka quartet will lead music Midweek service Wednesday 730 Preaching at Bethel church Sunday 10am Public notice of local church activities.
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Z. FP. Mayberry
E. K. Anderson
Matoaka Quartet
Bethel Church
Rector Hobson Leads Sunday Services at Center Church
Dr. Jennings W. Hobson rector conducts Sunday school at 11 o clock with D L Cohen as superintendent. Evening worship at 7 30 features the rector in charge.
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Jennings W. Hobson
D. L. Cohen
Pastoral Services with Broadcast Sermons
The Rev. Denver J. Davis leads Sunday services starting at 11 00 with sermon A Far Sighted Father and choir anthems Almighty King by Wilson and Abiding Values. Youth choir sings The Lord's Prayer and Prince Thornton performs Beside the Still Waters. Evening service at 5 30 features another sermon and broadcast.
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Denver J. Davis
H. J. Crute
Wilson
Murry Cornelius
Grace West
Mallotte
Prince Thornton
Hamblen
Church School and Evening Service at Local Church
The church offers a 9:45 morning school with classes for all ages led by E L Robert son general superintendent. At 11 am Rev L D Roe will preach A Father's Best Investment. Junior Choir directed by Joseph Bertalan with W I Herring organist sings Nightfall of Sunrise and Legende. Youth Vesper suspended for summer returns in September. Senior Youth Fellowship meets 7 pm on Mercer street lawn for Vesper and Forum on Right or Wrong What's the Difference led by Sarah Caldwell and Jackie Powell. High school and college youth invited.
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E L. Robertson
L. D. Roe
Joseph Bertalan
W. I. Herring
Handel
Tschaikowski
John R. Pendleton
Mercer Street
Sarah Caldwell
Jackie Powell
Want to Buy 40 41 or 42 Chevrolet or Plymouth
Amoco Service Station at 700 Mercer Street seeks buyers for a 1940 1941 or 1942 Chevrolet or Plymouth. Reasonable price requested. Contact at the station.
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Amoco
Mercer Street
Princeton
W. Va
McDowell County
C. N. Kirby
Welch
Riverside Drive
Inter mediate Fellowship Plans Series of Meetings
The Inter mediate Fellowship starts a trio of programs meeting at 7 15 at the church. An 8 o clock organ recital by W S Herring is followed by devotions led by Mary Smith and Odell Huffman with Vesper Choir and Olga Pendleton providing special music. Choirs rehearse Monday and Tuesday evenings with a Wednesday prayer meeting. Inter mediates rehearse Tuesday morning then go to Shawnee Lake after a picnic lunch.
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W. S. Herring
Mary Smith
Odell Huffman
Vesper Choir
Olga Pendleton
Shawnee Lake
Reverend Dunn to Lead Sunday Services with Guest Speaker
The Rev John Dunn pastor leads morning worship at 11 with Sunday school at 100 oclock and evening service at 7 with C B Reynolds of Lynchburg College as guest speaker. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 and midweek prayer is Wednesday at 8.
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John Dunn
Mrshall Spangler
C. B. Reynolds
Lynchburg College
Christian Endeavor
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