Princeton City Hikes Fire Fee On Second Reading
Princeton City Council approved on second reading a proposed ordinance raising the fire protection fee from 2 to 40 cents to fund better fire protection and equipment maintenance. City Attorney said the hike would take effect June 3% unless a petition from 10 percent of voters triggers a referendum. Petitions were presented by H M Shumate E L Stafford Owens Hutcheson and Langon Faulkner. The council also discussed extra funds for the County Health Department and passed a leash time ordinance banning dogs from running loose from 7 p m to 7 a m June 2 through Aug 31.
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Princeton
W. Robert Carr
Carr
H. M. Shumate
E. L. Stafford
Owens Hutcheson
Langon Faulkner
E. W. Anderson
Amos R Beam
Anderson
Daniel Hale
County Health Department
Council
Treasury
Sheep Thrive On Aleutians
A chance remark in 1918 sparked a wool industry on the Aleutian islands. By 1960 wool sales reached 119000 pounds worth 69500 dollars, with about 15000 sheep on 800000 acres under leases. Arthur J. Harris, an Alaska legislator, envisions beef in the absence of trees and shrubs, while transportation costs and lack of facilities remain hurdles.
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Nikolski
Alaska
Aleutian
Nevada
Utah
Oregon
Aleutians
Dutch Harbor
William McIintosh
Andrew C. Smith
Portland
McIntosh
Bureau of Land Management
Arthur J. Harris
Harris
North American
Recordings in Clerk's Office Deeds and Notices Filed
Deeds recorded in the county clerk's office include transfers to and from Bluefield Bluestone and Princeton with amounts from 75 to 21 500 dollars. Marriage license applications filed for Charles Raymond Wynn and Janet Birch Hall as well as Oscar L. Duncan and Rebecca A Lewis. The Rev. Glenn F. Lippie authorized to perform rites. multiple estates and appraisers named. various administrators named with bonds posted.
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Sidney J. Kwass
Carl H
Vera Lorene Meade
Luther Avenue
Bluefield
Nora A. Johnson
Bluestone
Walter
Bessie Wimmer
Norfolk & Western Railway
Eddie A. Stinson
Neil Gilbert
Beaver Pond
Princeton-Ingleside Road
Orpha Hopkins
Naomi C
Ira Lamb
C. L. Halstead
Athens
FE. Leon
Ann Lawrence
Donald L
Nancy Wood Lewis
Bee Addition
Ritchie Street
Princeton
Edgar L
Lessie Hylton
State Road Commission
Curtis W
Alta Irene Vaughn
Harry S
Leola F. Bailey
Cecil
Bernice Martin
Bluewell-Montcalm Road
Clarence H. Litz
Margaret Litz
Calvert D
Norma Ayers Getgood
rJots E. L
D. F
College Avenue
Charlies Raymond Wynn
Janet Birch Hall
Oscar L. Duncan
Rebecca Ann Lewis
North Taze‘well
Glenn F. Lippie
E. G. Tolley
Odell Huffman
Joe Saddler
Mary N. Mann
Mikel Joan Newman
Ira M. Smith Jr
Grundy Attorney Named to Virginia Study Commission
Richmond Virginia AP W Clyde Dennis Grundy attorney was named by Gov Albertis S Harrison Jr among 15 to a Commission to Study State Mental Hygiene Laws. Governor also named 25 to a New Governor s Committee For Youth headed by Kathryn H Stone of Arlington County. Stone sponsored the legislation creating the group. The commission will study how Virginia youth are educated and tie in with the governor s economic program.
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Richmond
W.clyde Dennis
Sokolsky on Cabinet and Kitchen Cabinet Critique
The piece discusses a cabinet with Charles E. Hughes Andrew Mellon and Herbert Hoover and warns that a president ignoring his cabinet invites suspicion. It notes the term Kitchen Cabinet reflects public concern over informal advisers and argues against secrecy.
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Charles E. Hughes
Andrew Mellon
Herbert Hoover
Sanitary District Plan Advances for Bluewell and Green Valley
J H Milam Inc plans a survey by next week to study forming a combined Bluewell Green Valley sanitary district. Pressure rose after Brush Creek was condemned for Princeton water, prompting consideration of watershed dams and possibly town purchase.
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Bluewell
Green Valley
J. H. Milan, Inc
Milam
Brush Creek
Princeton
J. H. Milam
Soil Conservation Service
Ruth Byrd Circle Holds Program at June WSCS meeting
Ruth Byrd Circle led a devotional program for the June WSCS meeting at Kee Street Methodist Church on The Ecumenical Deaconess and missionary. Mrs. Mattie Powell presided with prayer by Mrs. Harry Ramsey. A fact finding panel included Mrs. R O Sewell and Mrs. C P Dawson.
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Ruth Byrd
WSCS
Kee Street Methodist Church
Mattie Powell
Harry Ramsey
R. O. Sewell
C. P. Dawson
J. W. Frye
Edward Kitts
E. F. Mayberry
School of Missions
Buckhannon
Martha Circle
Life
Morgantownian Dies In 2-Vehicle Wreck
Morgantown near Morgantown saw a fatal two vehicle collision Monday killing Virgil Denver Johnson four of near Morgantown. The crash involved a car and a truck, authorities said.
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Morgantownian
Morgantown
Here
Virgil Denver Johnson
Woman walks for peace on lifelong pilgrimage
The article profiles a woman who has walked for peace for fifteen years, after early life focus on giving. She completed a Southern West Virginia walking tour and headed to the Parkersburg area. She remains committed to peace until world harmony is achieved or she can no longer walk.
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West Virginia
Parkersburg
Witnesses Testify In Civil Suit Over Car Collision
In Princeton on April 21 1961 witnesses testified in circuit court about injuries to Virginia Phillips after a rear end collision by defendant William Damewood Jr The Wolford Construction Co suit against George W Wohlford was dismissed as compromised Virginian Supply Co sues Sandra Jean Mathena to recover on a note.
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Virginia Phillips
William Damewood Jr
Thorn Street
Princeton
Wolford Construction Co. Inc
George W. Wohlford
Virginian Supply Co
Sandra Jean Mathena
Aug 21 Target Date For Guards Return
Major General Andrew R Lolli commanding headquar ters United States Army Corps Forest Hayes Columbus 18 Ohio advised the City Council that USAR and Army National Guard units will start home not later than August 21 Troop L 150th Armored Cavalry Regiment will be included in the units The contribution of this unit to the defense posture during a period of crisis earns warm recognition and General Lolli offers staff to assist the city with welcoming plans.
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Andrew R. Lolli
United States Army Corps
Forest Hayes
Columbus
Ohio
USAR
Army National
Lolli
150Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Piedmont Route 87 Opening Postponed
A Piedmont Aviation Inc. Atlanta Washington flight scheduled to start Monday was postponed until June 21 by a Civil Aeronautics Board spokesman. The delay affects flights in the general area serving United and American Airlines, with Rocky Mount North Carolina as a stop, covering Georgia the Carolinas Ron n Va Washington and Baltimore.
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Washington
Piedmont Aviation Inc
Atlanta-Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
United
Piedmont
CAB
Rocky Mount
N. C
Georgia
Carolinas
Ronn
Baltimore
Vacation Bible School enrolls 85 at First Christian Church
A total of 85 young people and instructors participated in the First Christian Church vacation Bible School in Princeton from June 11 to 15. Mrs. Howard Winfrey led the effort with assistants and department superintendents guiding kindergarten primary and junior groups through age appropriate Bible lessons and study materials.
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First Christian Church
Princeton
Howard Winfrey
Venable
Randolph Winfrey
McDowell
Bible Times
McGavran
Mesdames Lawrence McKenzie
June Mollica
Linda
Lynne McKinzie
Truman Pennington
Mesdames Lee Palmer
Harry Reed
Archie Hill
A. B. Pettrey
Fred Pendleton
Nancy Belcher
Carol Thorn
N. G. Crawford
D. C. Sarva
Walter Reid, Jr
Mary Ruth Crawford
Becky Woods
Sanford White
State Road Deaths Rise on West Virginia Highways
State Police at Charleston report 177 deaths on West Virginia roads so far this year, up from 140 a year ago, highlighting a rising highway fatality trend.
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Associated Press
Charleston
West Virginia
Intelligent heads suffer more headaches says ad
The ad claims intellectuals head pain from overconscientious traits. It promotes Micrainin as a unique remedy with no aspirin but includes P and N-acetyl-p-amino phenol, advertised as the first new relief in 20 years available at druggists.
Interior Exterior Paint Choice Guide
A concise guide helps decide between latex and oil base paints for walls, woodwork, roof, and floors. It weighs exterior versus interior use, shedding light on latex versus oil base, plus varnish or wood stain options.
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Hanna
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