Potter County Potato Growers Co op Forms Grading System
A Mercer County meeting formed the Mercer County Co operative Potato Growing and Marketing association. Members drafted by laws and planned community graders, quality standards, and a branded bag to assure quality potatoes. poor quality sellers risk losing membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Co-operative Potato Growing and Marketing Association
E. A. Illips
Serena
P. L. West
Elgood
C. A. Fletcher
James A. Carrick, Jr
Archie C. Dransfield
Melvin L. Smith
Association
Princeton Personalities and Visit Notes
Princeton residents and neighboring visitors are cited with brief travel and family news. Dick Russell stays at Wallace street. Mrs. E. Wilson and Mrs. F. P. Prench return to Newark after two weeks with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Edd Zimmerman and Miss Eva Shelton of Newark arrive, and Mr. and Mrs. E. Shelton are noted. Mrs. R. B. McNutt returns from Roanoke for Miss Charlotte Cocke’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Russell
Wallace Street
E. Wilson
F. P. Prench
Newark
Edd Zimmerman
Eva Shelton
Marc
J E. Shelton
Ingleside
R. B. McNutt
Roanoke
Charlotte Cocke
Early Robertson
Bloomfield
N. J
Bernie Spitz
Allen
Joe Albert
Harold
Indianapolis
A. Borinsky
Mercer Street
L. ©. Bacon
Chattanooga
Tenn
Princeton
Bacon
Acom
Kalamazoo
M . Elwood Booth
Killarney
D. K. Calloway
Bluefield Road
Mt Hermon Baptist Church Schedules Services
Nemours West Virginia announces a church program at Mt Hermon Baptist Church with a 10 a.m. book event, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. preaching by Rev. H L Hansheu, B Y P A at 7 15 p.m. and midweek prayer meeting plus choir practice at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemours
W. Va
Mt. Hermon Baptist Church
H. L. Hansheu
B. Y
Weiner Roast Hosted by Mrs. Clarence Butt
Mrs. Clarence Butt entertained about twenty five young people at a Saturday evening weiner roast at her home. Attendees included Glenn Edmuds Lucille Edmuds Margaret Ann Edmunds Arminta Barrett Elizabeth Barrett Martha Neel Dean Chandler Helen Hambrick Sis Hall Dolly Butt Anna Elizabeth Ellen Butt Dolphus Hambrick Howard Barrett Stanley Shrader Bernard Shrader Junior Edmunds Cecil Chandler Charlie Neel Silas Barrett Robert Barrett John Butt and Billy Butt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Butt
Glenn
Lucille
Margaret Ann Edmunds
Arminta
Elizabeth Barrett
Marth Neel
Dean Chandlier
Helen Hambrick
Sis Hall
Dolly Butt
Anna Elizabeth Ellen Butt
Dolphus Hambrick
Howard Barrett
Stanley
Bernard Shrader
Junior Edmunds
Cecil Chandlier
Charlie Neel
Silas
Robert Barrett
John
Billy Butt
Nemours 4-H Night Hosted at Barrett Home
Nemours Livewires 4-H held a Citizenship themed meeting at the Barrett home with participants Helen Hambrick Gienna Edmunds Martha Neel Arminta Barrett and Clara Wolford. The July gathering will be at Helen Hambrick’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemours
Posey Family Attends Athens Aunt's Funeral
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Posey and their son Jimmy attended the funeral of Mrs. Sam Matcher, the Poseys' aunt, in Athens on Sunday. Mary Ann Barker is visiting her sister Mrs. E. O. Barrett. Mr. and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Posey
Jimmy
Posey
Sam Matcher
Athens
Mary Ann Barker
E. O. Barrett
Princeton Society Birth Announcement Patricia Ann Lockley
Mr and Mrs Andrew L Lockley announce the birth of a daughter Patricia Ann on June 20 at Memories Hospital. The mother is formerly Irene Hill of Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew L. Lockley
Memories Hospital
Patricia Ann
Willowbrook Farm Women's Club June Meeting Date
The Willowbrook Farm Women's club meets at the home of Mrs. J D Rice on Bluefield road Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock for the June gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willowbrook Farm Women's Club
J. D. Rice
Bluefield Road
Mercer Post 2703 Commander to Attend State Encampment
Walter Whittaker commander of Mercer Post No 2703 V F W is attending the state encampment in Martinsburg West Virginia after leaving for the convention on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Whittaker
Mercer
Martinsburg
W. Va
Seven Face Hosts Thursday Bridge Club on Pront Street
Seven Face hosted a Thursday afternoon bridge session at her home on Pront Street at 2 o'clock. A dessert course followed as players competed for high score prizes won by Mrs. W. F. Cook and Mrs. Perry Morrow. Guest prizes went to Mrs. J. W. Brown visiting from Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pront Street
W. FP. Cook
Perry Morrow
J. W. Brown
Florida
Mesdames B. E. Lewis
A. C. Hinkle
Roy Stephens
Miss Wall Hosts Sub Debs Weekend Party
Miss Ethel Wall of Circle Drive entertained Mont Calm Sub Deb club members with a weekend house party. Attendees included June Gilmore Freda Wagner Lois Beggs and Hilda Thompson as they enjoyed theater, breakfast, bridge and a weiner roast.
Annual Capsule Party and Nuptials in Princeton Area
The Daughters of Ruth circle at First Church of Christ hosted its annual capsule party with 31 members past and present, Miss Jackie Feazelle among hostesses, and new officers elected including Leader Miss Bowling and Secretary Mrs. Evelyn Dale Fanning. The ceremony featured roses, music, and capsule sister assignments. Belcher Harman nuptials announce Mary Ruth Harman to Herman L Belcher on May 16 at Sandlick Methodist, with Rev. Z B Maytry officiating and wedding music by G E Palmer and Liebstrom. Belcher, a Mercer County farmer, is described among local agricultural families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Ruth
First Church of Christ
Jackie Feazelle
Mesdames
Louise Ferrell
Eula Sowers
Josephine Borrer
Mary Greenling
Miss Bowling
Mary Reid
Evelyn Dale Fanning
Selma Caldwell
Therogram
Uise Ferrell
Miss Reid
Frank L. Stuck
Claralee Ketron
Ruby Marshall
Pocahontas
Madeline Montrose
Mary Cassel
Ella Mae Simpson
Bluefield
Preddie Churchill
Pennsylvania
Woolford
Ollie Carter
Florence Bird
Patty Glenn
E.O. Pinherty
Mark Johnston
Marshall Gier
Marshal Angler
Louella Rogers
O. O. McComas
W. N. McClaugherty
Guilford Charlton
Lucille Bailey
Frank Stuck
Paul Vennari
Princeton
Liebstrom
Mr Belcher
Mercer County
Sar New Ties
Piano Recital by Mrs Vera Bashler Pupils Draws Large Audience
A splendid audience attended a piano recital by pupils of Mrs Vera Bashler in the Memorial building ballroom on Thursday night June 19. The program featured a sequence of musical numbers showcasing student skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Bashler
March of the Wee Folk and other piano programs
A concert series features teacher Gaynor with pupils performing a mixed program including works byLiszt, Lecuona, Massenet, and Irish folk tunes. Social and church notices mark reunions, club meetings, a Mullens summer concert, and wedding events with various local hosts and venues noted.
Delphian Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Woodson
Mrs J E Woodson will host the Delphian club meeting Tuesday at 9 at her Circle Ve home. The item notes a social gathering and local club activity with_planned attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Woodson
Delphian Club
Circle Ve
Annual convention of Pythian Sisters District No 10
The annual convention will be held Monday June 23 with eight district orders represented. Grand chief Mrs Helen Morrison of Morgantown will attend. The first meeting opens at 2 PM in Walker hall. A banquet is at 6 PM, initiatory ceremonies at 8 PM, followed by a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Helen Morrison
Morgantown
Walker Hall
Mrs Coleman Recovers After Major Operation
Mrs. D. B. Coleman of Harrison Street underwent a major operation at Oakhill Hospital on Tuesday and is getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Coleman
Harrison Street
Oakhill Hospital
Mullens Civic Club Sets Husbands Night Dinner
Mullens West Virginia June 21 a series of civic events fills the week with the prominent husbands night dinner set for Friday in the clubhouse. Guest of honor is Mrs Guy M Yeager past president in recognition of two years of service. Roy Lee Harmon Charleston poet laureate and WPA writer project supervisor will speak on Around the Mountains. Mrs Henry Agee leads social arrangements with Notley A Thomas in charge of music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Agee
Notley A. Thomas
Literary Group Plans Monday Meeting at Club House
The literary department of the club will meet Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the club house to plan activities. Mrs Perc y Bright, chairman, announced. Miss Isabelle Durie and Mrs Steve Slick will hostesses. Durie will lead a program featuring a discussion of Jan Struther's Mrs Miniver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens Community Forum
Mullens High School
Paul Markowitz
Hillard Havyzlett
Gibson Morrissey
Bluefield
Henry Fortune
Evangeline Donohue
Orrhin Lynn Ball
Schubert Club Chorus
Hayziett
Lucille Mounts
Morrissey
Percy Bright
Isabelle Durie
Steve Slick
Miss Durie
Jan Struther
Miniver
Subders Install New Mullens Civic Club Officers
The Sub-Ders of the Mullens Civic Club installed new officers in a formal ceremony at the clubhouse Monday afternoon with Miss Marjory Bigwart, retiring president, conducting in the presence of mothers of club members as special guests. The Schubert Club under Mrs Hillard Hayzjet presented an appropriate program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens Civic Club
Marjory Bigwart
Schubert Club
Hillard Hayz- Jett
Man Is Fined After Crashing On Bridge With State Cop Car
Extra Lacy Jennings, 36, of Itmann, attempted to cross a one lane bridge as Corporal R D Platt of Mullens drove onto the span. The collision damaged the police car and led to a six month license suspension and six month vehicle impoundment for Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extra Lacy Jennings
Itmann
Eastern Star installation set for Mullens chapter
Public installation for Mullens chapter officers elected last Thursday will be held at the Masonic lodge rooms next Thursday at 8 45 p m Hazel D Toler to be installed as worthy matron D Rouse Cook worthy patron Hester Hargrave associate matron R Paul Chambers associate patron Mamie Cook secretary Jane Callaway treasurer Myrtle Davis conductress Lockie Miller associate conductress Lucy Lusk trustee Appointive officers include Myrtle Davis Adah Nora M Lilly Ruth Marie Smith Esther Grace Phipps Martha Anna Goad Electa Marguerite Mason chaplain Juanita Strong marshal Virginia Davis M S Damen war der Golda Davis organist Dorothy Williams sentinel Pearl Mounts Stella Lilly color bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
Hazel D. Toler
D. Rouse Cook
Hester Hargrave
R. Paul Chambers
Mamie 8. Cook
Jane Callaway
Myrtle Davis
Lockie Miller
Lucy Lusk
Adah
Nora M. Lilly
Rutht Marie Smith
Esther
Grace Phipps
Martha
Anna Goad
Marguerite Mason
Juanita Strong
Marshall
Virginia David M
Golda Davis
Dorothy Williams
Sentinel
Pearl Mounts
Stella Lilly
Marriages Announced for Louise White and Betty Adkins
Louise White married Charles Blanken ship in Cincinnati Ohio last Friday. Betty Adkins wed Frank McDaniel in Cincinnati on the same day. Mrs Carmen Bowling will be matron of honor for Jo Edythe Early and Robert Mayo wedding set July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester White
Madeline
Louise
Charles Blankenship
Henry Blankenship
Corinne
Cincinnati
Ohio
Betty Adkins
Sam Adkins
Lego
Frank McDaniel
Walter McDaniel
Carmen Bowling
Jo Edythe Early
Robert Mayo
Mrs Bowling Hosts Bridge Party With Roses and Centerpiece
Eight tables of bridge played at Mrs. Bowling's party last week. Roses framed the decor and a bride and groom center piece featured. Prizes went to Mrs. W H Ruby Jr for high score, Mrs. E R Humphreys for second, and Mrs. Clarence Shufflebarger for traveling prize. Other guests included Miss Martha Hargrave, Miss Lucy Norvell Lee of Alpeca, Mrs. Charles Lewis Jr, Mrs. Bill Pugitt of Beckley, Mrs. Ellwood Boothe of Killarney, Miss Garnet Lee Bailey of Pineville, Miss Janeth Early, Miss Virginia Jennings, and several others from Mullens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Roger Pritchett
Woodrow Cook
William Ramey
Margaret Currie
W. H. Ruby, Jr
E. R. Humphreys
Clarence Shufflebarger
Martha Hargrave
Lucy Norvell Lee
Alpeca
Charles Lewis, Jr
Bill Pugitt
Beckley
Ellwood Boothe
Killarney
Garnet Lee Bailey
Marriage Tells of Ruth Toler O'Dell Union in 1940
Mrs. J Albert Toler of Mullens reports Ruth Toler and Chando O Dell wed at Pearisburg Virginia on June 12 1940. The couple resides in Mullens. Community notices describe lodge events and social gatherings among Painted Hills Lodge No 949 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Ladies Auxiliary and Watterson Lodge Princeton with guests including Mrs George Dale Black and John Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Albert Toler
Mullens
Ruth
Chando O'Dell
Frank O'Dell
Mount Lookout
Pearisburg
Painted Hills
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Ladies Auxiliary
Ballpark
Clara Brown
Watterson Lodge
Princeton
John Griffin
Bruce White
George Dale Black
Lodge
South Mullens
B. B. Brown
Everette Green
O. H. Martin
Charles Flippen
Joseph Lyttle
Griffin
Caffee
Vester Graham
B. H
Red Cross and WVS Praise Princeton Chapter Aid
A longhand letter from the Dowager Countess of Reading, president of the British Woman's Voluntary Service for Civil Defense, thanks the Princeton American Red Cross chapter and others for their bombing relief gifts. It notes canteens and baby lavettes shipped to England and urges continued support as material for the new quarter arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
American Red Cross
L. J. Sheppard
Marchioness
Reading
Top Hill Street
London
Woman's Voluntary Service For Civil Defense
England
Stella Reading
WVS
Countes
Jersey City
Funeral for Floyd Lemuel Worrel Held at Bethel Church
Funeral service for Floyd Lemuel Worrel 14 son of Vernal R Worrel Princeton RFD 2 will be conducted at Bethel church at 2 30 this afternoon following death Friday morning at Memorial hospital from complications after appendectomy an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Lemuel Worrel
Vernal R. Worrel
Princeton
RFD
Memorial Hospital
Bethel Church
Social notes from Marshall college and area visitors
Mrs C E Shrewsbury and son Ben D Shrewsbury visited relatives in North Carolina. Jim Wildey, president of Mullens Presbyterian Young People's group, and others attended a conference in Lewisburg. Mrs C F Clifford arrived with infant Janet from Oswego New York to join Mr Clifford at the Wyoming hotel. Mrs Vernon C Compton of Pearisburg and Mr Robert L Davis with son Douglas of Lynchburg visited their sister Mrs M H Lusk. Mrs Neil W Maultsby and Maggie Belle and Jack returned from Wilmington and Mr and Mrs Sam P Pearis visited Clay and Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall College
Jean Wilson
C. E. Shrewsbury
Ben D. Shrewsbury
North Carolina
Jim Wildey
Mullens Presbyterian Young People’s Organization
James Reynolds
J. W. Foster
Ann Yeager
Lewisburg
C. F. Clifford
Janet
Oswego
N. Y
Clifford
Wyoming Hotel
Vernon C. Compton
Pearisburg
Robert L. Davis
Douglas
Lynchburg
M. H. Lusk
Neil W. Maultsby
Maggie Belle
Jack
Wilmington
N. C
Sam P. Pearis
Clay
Charleston
Funeral services held for Floyd Worrel
The obituary notes Floyd Worrel died this afternoon at age listed in the piece. Rev J R Belcher of Athens conducted the service with interment in the church cemetery. Pallbearers included Billy and Junior Bowling Gus Gunter Charles Danieley Shannon Scott Tad Farley. Flower bearers named Trene Bowling Wanda Dorothy Edna Gunter Lessie Danieley Virginia Sanders Willie Lu Bivens. Survivors include his father, stepmother and several brothers. The piece ends with an odd stat about automobile lifespans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Belcher
Athens
Church Cemetery
Billy
Junior Bowling
Gus Gunter
Charles Danieley
Shannon Scott
Tad Farley
Trene Bowling
Wanda
Dorothy
Edna Gunter
Lessie Danieley
Virginia Sanders
Willie Lu Bivens
Floyd Worrel
Richard
Blaine
Gene
Property Listings From Princeton Area Real Estate
Realty ads describe cottages, farms, and 8 to 18 acre parcels across Princeton Bluefield Beckley and Monroe County. Notable properties include 5 room cottages with basements on Bluefield Princeton roads, 50 acre land tract near Athens, a Monroe County farm of 327 acres with lime soil, and 664 acre Monroe County tract with multiple outbuildings. Prices range from 1 000 to 10 000 with cash down and monthly terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Princeton
Princeton- Beckley Highway
Monroe County
Peterstown
W. Va
Bluewell
Princeton Ave
Ingleside
Blue Grass
Red Sulphur Springs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prince Ton
Weiner
Royal Theater
Lucille Ball
George Murphy
Edmond O'Brien
Herold Lloyd
Princeton Society
Mrs. Miller
Gaynor
Faye Nelson
Laeson
Betty Pearis
Crosby
Glenna Mae Lucas
Wright
Billie Boyst
Martin
Lowell Morgan
Crawford
Dorothy Tabor
Londonderry
Chiquito
Berna
Williams
Jeanie
Foster Rolfe
Harry Draper
Air de Ballet
Thompson
Patty Lee Glenn
Twinkle Toe
Echstein
Patty Lou Lilly
Rogers
Aragonaise
Massanet
Mary Scott Egbert
Federer
Prances Hale
Torjessen
Abby McCormick
the Butterfly
Merkel
Joe Lilly
the Rosary
Nevin Whepley
Virginia Calloway
Valse
Lucille’ — Primi
Mary Katherine Gott
Rosbach
Dorothy Smith
Nevin
Louise Ryan
Evening Star
Liszt
Gwendolyn Saunders
Maleguena” Lecuona
George Hambrick
First Baptist Church
Shelton
E. J. Bailey
Sandlick
F. P. French
J. E. Shelton
M. A. Shelton
L. H. Davis
Ruth Davis
Willowton
G. H. Taylor
Oney Gap
Mae Bailey
Claude
Paul Bailey
Clifford Bailey
Bobby
Randolph
Guy Bailey
Jacqueline
Jewell
Marjorie
Jim Carper
Hattie Harvey
Carleen
Irene
Inez
Minnie Carper
Cora Glass
T. E. L. Clase
Burns Wornal
C. L. Jeffries
Christ
C. OF C
Princeton Chamber of Commerce
Virginian Hotel
Ernest L. Bailey
State
Chamber
Princeton Street
Maggie Belle Maultsby
Agnes Jane Holland
Alice Barnes
Billye Biggart
Marian Teaford
Ann Bowling Yeager
Jane Louise Rezzonico
Miss Biggart
Rosalie Rezzonico
I. B. Johnston
Kerlin
Robert F. Wildey
Barbara Stanwyck
Henry Fonda
Mercer Theatre
Fonda
Miss Stanwyck
Pythian Sisters Convention
Ae W. Va.orrespondent
Blanche Moxley
Straley Avenue
Guernsey
3. Cc
Ully Kegley
STORK
D. H. Minnick
W. W. Pollack
Hinton
Dr. Pollack
J. E. Wyatt
Virginia Patrick
Margaret Janney
Oak Hill
Oak Hill High School
Janney A
W. H. Akers
Riley Dobbins
Louisville
IVIL
Red Cross
W. C. Epling
Mercer Securities CO
L. Meron
Princeton, W. Va
Bramwell Road
Route 52
Princeton Road
Best Buy
Sangalow
UMMER
My River
Hale Ave
Glenwood Park
Straley Ave
Bath
Matoaka
Monroe Unty
Walker Street
Cal
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