Burglary Reported At Sands & Company Store
The Sands & Company store on Mercer Street near Fourth was entered Saturday night. I. L. Moye, a bookkeeper, found the burglary Sunday afternoon and notified police. Entry was through an east side window 25 to 30 feet above ground, reached by a board from the adjacent Altman Feed building. About $20 in tax money and various merchandise were stolen. an inventory is needed to determine the exact loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sands & Company
Mercer Street
Fourth
I. L. Moye
Hits
Altman Feed Company
Altman
Sands Company
Tierney names group to study national bituminous coal policy
Laurence E. Tierney Jr announced the committee to study the U S bituminous coal industry and draft a national policy. Members include L Newton Thomas of Carbon Fuel Co and executives from Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal, Binkley Coal, Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal, Alabama Power, Spring Canyon, and the Ohio Coal Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence E. Tierney, Jr
United States
Tierney
Interior
Chapman
L. Newton Thomas
Carbon Fuel Company
Charleston
Co. J. Potter
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company
Indiana
R. E. Snoberger
Binkley Coal Company
Chicago
Imtil
George H. Love
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company
Pittsburgh
Milton H. Fies
Alabama Power Company
Birmingham
Ala
Paul L . Shields
Spring Canyon Coal Company
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ezra van Horn
Ohio Coal Association
Beef Calf Benefits From Daily Cottonseed Meal Joining Trough
A beef calf gains from about two pounds of cottonseed meal daily, illustrating supplemental feeding benefits.
Home and Garden Club Meets at Mrs Whittik’s Home
The Home and Garden club gathers tonight at the residence of Mrs Ealine Whittik on Clifford street. Elder J E Gibson returns from Rochester NY to resume pastoral duties at Bluefield and Princeton Church of God In Christ. The Bluefield district of the East Tennessee Methodist Youth Fellowship departs Monday at 8 30 for the Morristown TN school. Ministers and churches sponsoring youth must arrange transport with Rev C W Tiffany by Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home and Garden Club
Ealine Whittik
Clifford Street
J. E. Gibson
Rochester
N. Y
Bluefield
Princeton Church of God In Christ
East Tennessee Methodist Youth Fellowship
Morristown
Tenn
C. W., Tiffany
Tazewell Livestock Head Sold At Public Auction
Livestock totals include 71 cattle with breakdowns for steers heifers cows bulls and stockers. Hogs 230 plus pigs 50 and lambs 166 with sheep 8. overall total 755. Prices listed for hogs cattle cattle types vealers sheep and sows, with multiple weight and quality ranges.
Wyoming Concert Group Names Donald Dame For 1950 51
Donald Dame, outstanding young American lyric tenor, will be the first artist to appear for the Wyoming Community concert association in the 1950 51 season. He will be presented in Mullens high school auditorium on Monday evening, November 6.
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Mullens
W. Va
Donald Dame
Wyoming Community Concert Association
Mullens High School
Farallon Islands Declared Part of San Francisco
The Farallon Islands lying 26 miles at sea are officially incorporated as part of the city of San Francisco, clarifying jurisdiction and governance.
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Farallon Islands
City of
San Francisco
School Trustees To Elect In Maiden Spring District
James W. Harman called a meeting of the school trustee electoral board for Monday June 26 at 10 in the office of the division superintendent. The board will elect a Maiden Spring district member for a four year term beginning July 1 and consider the possible resignation of S N Hufford from the Clear Fork district. J Porter Shockey of Richlands currently represents Maiden Spring and J Sidney Peery represents Jeffersonville.
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Tazewell
James W. Harman
School Trustee Electoral Board
Maiden Spring
S. N. Hufford
Clear Fork
Hufford
J. Porter Shockey
Richlands
J. Sidney Peery
Jeffersonville
Princeton Society All Day Picnic and Swimming Party
The Dorcas Sunday School class of Green View Methodist church plans an all day picnic and swimming party at the mill dam on Wednesday. Members meet at the church at 10 oclock in the morning and should bring their picnic lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
Green View Methodist Church
Mill Dam
Princeton
Elizabeth Richardson
E. W. Richardson
Jimmy Doras Bowyer
Carolyn Hardman
Susan Goodall
Betty Sue Hedrick
Kathleen Fortner
Janet Bourne
Susie
Sarah Ann Stephens
Gatherums Visit Relatives During Vacation
Dr. and Mrs. David Gatherum and young son Stanley arrived Sunday from Milwaukee Wisconsin to spend two weeks with Dr Gatherums parents Mr and Mrs Robert Gatherum in Athens. They will also visit their brother Dr James Gatherum and Dr Robert S Gatherum Jr and families in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gatherum
Stanley
Milwaukee
Wis
Dr. Gatherum
Robert Gatherum
Athens
James Gatherum
Robert S. Gatherum, Jr
Bluefield
Order Confirms Compromise in Neale Guardian Claim
Judge D M Easley entered an order in circuit court confirming a $1126.25 compromise of the claim of Richard C. Neale guardian for Beverly Wade Neale against Douglas E. Walters for a January 31 1950 accident in Bluefield. Walters denied liability. A chancery case involving Buchanan versus Stovall and Brammer Land Association was resolved with no relief for Buchanan and an injunction dissolved. A 60 day appeal stay was granted with bond set at $150. Other matters include a verdict for $438 in a rent case and referrals to a special commissioner for related proceedings.
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D. M. Easley
Richard C. Neale
Guardian
Beverly Wade Neale
Douglas E. Walters
Walters
Plymouth
Beverly Neale
College Avenue
East River Avenue
Bluefield
W. D. Buchanan
M. B. Stovall
George P. Stovall
Bram
Buchanan
Supreme Court
Easley
Alonzo Clark
Jacob Jones
George S. Mosrie
Elaine Testerman Whittaker
Walter Frazier Whittaker, Jr
H. F. Day
Chancery
Maidenform Workers To Picnic At Fountain Park
Maidenform plant employees plan the season opening picnic at Fountain Park on Wednesday afternoon June 21. Buses will transport workers from the plants and a softball game between plant teams will headline activities. A company dancing class, led by Mrs. Ira Mason Smith Jr., runs 10 weeks, as Maidenform expands athletic and social programs.
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Maiden Form
Fountain Park
Ira Mason Smith, Jr
Maiden Farm
Mercer Man Escapes Prison Then Recaptured
Sammy Kanode, sentenced in April to one to ten years for grand larceny, escaped June 14 from the Moundsville prison quarry and was recaptured the following day while on the way to his home in Princeton.
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Sammy Kanode
Moundsville
Princeton
Suit Filed in Circuit Court by Walter Mays
Walter Mays files suit in circuit court against Sky B Thorn Alma Thorn Samuel Powell Harrison Hearn and L L Vaught in chancery during July rules.
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Walter Mays
Sky B. Thorn
Alma Thorn
Samuel Powell
Harrison Hearn
L. L. Vaught
Seven Shop Crafts Plan Weekly Federation Meeting
The seven shop crafts of the A F L Virginian Railway fed eration 40 will hold their annual meeting at Walker Hall in Princeton on Wednesday with the executive board meeting today to prepare committees and plans. Officers will be elected and federation business transacted. John W. Munsey of Princeton serves as federation president and general chairman of the machinists craft. The Virginian system and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers met Monday along with the joint protective board of railway carmen.
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A. F. of L
Virginian Railway System Federation 40
Walker Hall
Princeton
John W. Munsey
Virginian System
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Joint Protective Board Brotherhood of Railway Carmen
Moonlight Cab Offers Free Rides to All Voters in Princeton
The Moonlight Cab Company announces free rides today for every voter in Princeton amid a bond issue and three year levy vote. Owner T R Jewell says the offer is public service for all voters, not just those for or against the measures. Voters will decide on a $110000 bond issue for a city wide street program and a $65000 three year levy for street repairs, with levies set at 6.25, 12.50 and 25 cents on classes 1 2 and 3 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moonlight Cab Company
T. R. Jewell
Jewell
Princeton
Princeton Girl Named To WVU Staff
Camille O Steward of Princeton has been named to the West Virginia University staff as home demonstration agent in training. Other appointments include Dr Harry Tucker Jr of Sandidges instructor of German Dr George A Hall of Parkersburg assistant professor of chemistry John F Ollom of St Albans assistant professor of physics Raymond J Christman of Columbus instructor in psychology Jack O Cattrell of Charleston instructor in forest utilization Patricia Robinson of Moundsville instructor in romance languages Agnes B Hovee of New York City assistant director of residence halls and Mary Ellen Spencer of Middlebourne home demonstration agent in training.
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Camille O. Steward
Princeton
West Virginia University
Associated Press
Morgantown
Harry Tucker, Jr
Sandidges
George A. Hall
Parkersburg
John F. Ollom
St. Albanis
Raymond J. Christman
Columbus
Jack O. Cattrell
Charleston
Patricia Robinson
Moundsville
Agnes B. Hovee
New York City
Mary Ellen Spencer
Middlebourne
Farallon Islands Lockdown Bans Civilians April to August
The Farallon Islands off the California coast will be closed to civilians from April through August, banning public access to the third refuge site. The measure aims to protect wildlife and ensure safety amid limited staff presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farallon Islands
California
Council Okays Building Permits In Princeton
Princeton city council approved building permits totaling about 66 500 for houses repairs and remodeling. The list includes C C Linkenhaker brick business building Thorn street caperton avenue and 15 other projects with costs from 200 to 10 000 and first readings for several proposals.
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Princeton
C. C. Linkenhaker
Thorn Street
Archie Shepherd
E. R. Simons
Hines Avenue
Mary H. McClaugherty
Wallace Street
M. F. Leeper
Highland Avenue
C. W. Turner
8Th Street
James E. Snidow
Mahood Avenue
Virginia Nelms
Princeton Avenue
G. W. Hambrick
Underpin House
Hubert W. Smith
Wallace
Edna C. Bailey
Wickham Avenue
Co. C. Elmore
Caperton Avenue
Ted Shrewsbury
Kirk Street
Douglas Barger
Douglas Street
Clyde Bourne
Hale Avenue
H. N. Felty
Emma Carstens
Douglas
J. W. Reed
Kelmer Adkins
Railroad Avenue
Princeton Personal Notices Round Up Readers on Travel and School
Local items list residents visiting Washington Los Angeles and Florida while others return home from trips. Included are Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Carbaugh and daughters Dean Zylpha Lois Linkous on Princeton Bluefield Road, George E. Lynch W R Stephens O D Compton to Shrine in Los Angeles. LaVern Rader graduates Clara Barton Business School and plans to reenter school.
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L. E. Carbaugh
Dean
Zylpha
Lois Linkous
Bluefield
Princeton
Washington, D. C
E. A. Carbaugh
George E. Lynch
W. R. Stephens
O. D. Compton
Los Angeles
Cal
Fla
Australian cardinal fish noted in local waters
A cardinal fish species is reported living in Australian waters, highlighting its presence in regional marine ecosystems. The finding emphasizes biodiversity in the area and may interest researchers tracking native fish distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian
Declaration of non-responsibility by C G Gore
The notice states that the signer will not be responsible for debts incurred by others. It was taken sworn and subscribed before J P E Dale Bailey on the 17th day of June 1950.
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C. G. Gore
E. Dale Bailey
J. P
Princeton Duplicate Bridge Club Session Tonight
The Princeton Duplicate Bridge club sponsored by the Elks will hold another session at the Elks clubhouse tonight at 7 30. The club, affiliated with the American Contract Bridge League, awards fractional and master point certificates to winners and runners up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
The
Elks
Courthouse Offices Closed for West Virginia Day Observance
All county courthouse offices will be closed today except the county court clerk’s office in observance of West Virginia Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
For Rent 4 Room Furnished Apartment
Four room furnished apartment for rent managed by Noel Shrewsbury at 1710 West Main Street Princeton. Phone dial 3696 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel
Shrewsbury
West Main St
Junior Choir Practice at First Methodist Church
The Junior choir from First Methodist Church for grades four to six will practice this morning at 10 o'clock at the church. All members of the Junior department are urged to attend the session.
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First Methodist Church
Rummage Sale At Former Pruett’s Upholstery Site
Mercer School Band Parents sponsor a rummage sale ongoing in the store once housing Pruett's Upholstery on Mercer Street. Proceeds support band activities and student programs.
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Pruett
Mercer Street
Mercer School
Women of the Moose Meet at Mercer Street Home
Princeton Chapter 355 Women of the Moose will meet at 110742 Mercer Street at 8 o clock tonight. Officers will be installed with installing officers Sue Bridges Ruby Carson Nessie Collins Grace Miller Helen Barton. The meeting will be formal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WOM
Princeton
Women of the Moose
Moose
Mercer Street
Sue Bridges
Ruby Carson
Nessie Collins
Grace Miller
Helen Barton
Oceana Gas Sets Higher Rates to Begin July 1
The Public Service Commission approved a new rate schedule for Oceana Gas Co effective July 1. The company serves about 270 customers in Oceana Kopperston and Jessee. Gas over 4 000 cubic feet monthly rises from 45 to 50 cents per 1 000 cubic feet. smaller uses unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Public Service Commission
Oceana Gas Company
Oceana
Kopperston
Jessee
Wyoming County
Property listing for No 10511 in Princeton West Virginia
Land described as gently rolling with sheetrocked walls ready, a sink in the kitchen, and utilities including well water and electric lights. Terms set at 5600 dollars. Property No 10511. Contact Princeton Office at Princeton Bank & Trust annex dial 2115 or write for full information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Bank & Trust Company
Dial
Princeton
W. Va
Princeton cleaners close for week of July 3 to 9
Princeton, Capitol and Service Dry Cleaners of Princeton will be closed for July 3 through 9 and reopen Monday July 10. Patrons are urged to have garments cleaned before that week.
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Princeton
Capitol and Service Dry Cleaners of
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