Valley Woman's Missionary Union Opens at First Baptist
The opening meeting at First Baptist Church features a full program of hymns prayers and an address by Dr. R S Owens of Roanoke. A reception and musical entertainment follow with soloists a violin piece and a quartet as the local church women welcome delegates and visitors to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Woman's Missionary Union
First Baptist Church
W. H. Wrighton
Hartley Sanders
T. M. Johnson
R. A. Henderson
H. C. Gilmer
R.S. Owens
Roanoke
Woman’s Missionary Society
Home Church
Mattie Bowling
Shuff
Charmingly Appointed Bridge Party Honors Miss Brazil
Miss Vonceil Brazil was the guest of honor at a bridge party hosted by Mrs. J R Rieh on College Avenue. Five tables played across flags of five nations while guests enjoyed themed treats and a bonbon dish prize presented by Miss Caroline Rich.
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Vonceil
Brazil
e+ ag
J. R. Rieh
College Avenue
Morocco
Ireland
Sweden
China
U.S
Caroline Rich
Mesdames
T. Bird
W. H. Roberts
A. M. Traugott
Henry Perkins
Lucille Wilson Perkins
J. H. Craft
G. L. Todd
Richard Smith
W. W. Rixey
Albert Reynolds
Linwell
H. C. Hadden
H. B. DeJarnette
Ward Sowers
J. G. Barber
FR. S. McNeer
R. P. Beard
George Woolfolk
Nelson Black
D. C. Rice
Misses Bana Perkins
Jewell Perkins
Mildred Hadden
Margie Garrett
Katherine Mahood
Emma Peck
Pauline McIntosh
Helen Reynolds
Mesdames L. A. Perkins
R. L. Dugan
J. R. Vermillion
I. M. Smith
J. K. Ball
Rabies Fears Prompt Dog Containment Order
A local rabies scare claims about fifteen dogs in the city may be infected. Sheriff orders owners to confine dogs and muzzling where needed, and warns that loose dogs will be killed. Some residents already kill their pets to curb the danger.
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Princeton Avenue
Princeton Hosiery Mills Begins Operation
The Princeton Hosiery Mills started actual operations Monday in its new Second street factory producing hosiery and related goods. A small opening ceremony was skipped as the plant came to life with machines running and workers stationed. The firm will hire ten new workers weekly until reaching fifty to sixty employees, with dye plant and box factory fixtures pending installation.
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Princeton Hosiery Mills
Second Street
Princeton
Divorce Suit Sparks War Romance Fallout
Mrs Mildred W Metz wife of Walter Metz a Boston auto dealer sues for divorce claiming the romance of the war era was blasted by marital strain and separation amid a high profile affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred W. Metz
Walter Metz
Boston
Factory Site Praised for Prosperous City Growth
The text notes the city's prosperity and praises the factory site for its admirable location near the area. It highlights economic promise and development potential implied by proximity to resources and infrastructure.
Licenses Issued in County Court Clerk Office
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday for Roy Dove and Catherine Camden both of Oakvale and Chas E Ratliff of Princeton to Maude E Carter of Speedway. The Episco cal church donated $25 to a civic relief fund as part of a citywide church pool to aid treasury needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Dove
Catherine Camden
Oakvale
Chas. E. Ratliff
Princeton
Maude E. Carter
Speedway
Episco
Civic Fund
Notable County Factory Promises Growth and Real Estate Hope
The railway plant of brick and glass stands as the county’s premier factory building and unique in the region. A Princeton speaker links local hosiery mills to homegrown production, urging investment in real estate through the Lilly Land Company. For rent a five room modern brick house at 5 Highland Avenue is offered nearby.
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Lilly Land Company
Highland Avenue
First Woman Field Clerk Serves U S Army in San Francisco
Miss Jean Hedson holds a unique post as the only woman field clerk in the United States army by act of Congress She serves as secretary to Major General Morton in San Francisco maintaining official duties and records through the wartime office.
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Congress
Jean Hedson
United States Army
San Francisco
Morton
Princeton Personal Notices Mixed Visit and Local Trade
Princeton personal notices detail Ray and Patrine Marcum visiting grandmother Marcum near Deepwater. J. H. Lilly returns from Roanoke as East Gate addition lots sell briskly. Miss Frances Harrold dined with Mrs. Tinder of Raleigh Court at Pine Field. Joseph Hunt arrived from Welch to tend business. Miss Bea Collins continues visit with Miss Milfred Hadden.
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Ray
Tine Marcum
Marcum
Deepwater
J. H. Lilly
Roanoke
East Gate
Frances Harrold
Pinefield
Tinder
Raleigh Court
Joseph Hunt
Welch
Bea Collins
Milfred Hadden
Guests visit and real estate pitches noted at local party
A Roanoke visitor stays in Greensboro with Miss Frances Harrold near Princeton Hospital. Out of town guests at Mrs J R Rich's bridge party include Mrs W W Hobbie of Roanoke Mrs J H Craft of Springton Mrs Henry Perkins of Bluefield Mrs Linnell of Washington and Mrs Richard Smith of Atlanta. Lilly Land Company promotes real estate investments while a science remark notes the sun’s surface vastly exceeds Earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
W. W. Hobbie
Roanoke
Frances Harrold
Princeton Hospital
J. H. Craft
Springton
Menry Perkins
Bluefield
Linnell
Washington
Richard Smith
Atlanta
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Aed
Lilly Lamb Company
Pithy
Valley
Nadine
Mercer
Bramwell
Pocahontas
Monmlay
McNutt Field
Graham
Ruth Johnson
Livingston, Mont
Chicago
Los Angeles
National Armature & Electrical Works
W. Va
Cliffe H
Edythe A. Plaistridge
Palmer School Chiropractors
Pedigo
Phone Livi
BY Allman
Dann’t
Him
NEA F Prvice
J. R. Rich
Earth
Mark Brendon
Scotland Yard
Peter Ganns
Red Redmaynes
Eden Philpotts
Daily Telegraph
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Ummimalhalti
Gett
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