Floyd Lankford Funeral Services Held Friday Morning
Princeton death reported Sunday evening for Floyd T. Lankford 61 a former Virginian shops car department general foreman. Funeral at First Methodist church Princeton at 9 am conducted by Dr W M Morrell. Burial at Vinton Virginia. Survived by widow three sons Floyd Chris Edwin of Princeton two daughters Mrs C C Crotty Princeton and Mrs Y W Brooks Knoxville TN three brothers P S Lankford Roanoke VA W J R N Lankford Bedford VA. Pallbearers named A B Bailey S A Overstreet L F B Willyoung F W Williams T R Grimm L Greathouse C L Shannon H A Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd T. Lankford
Virginian
Princeton Hospital
First Methodist Episcopal Church
W. M. Morrell
Vinton
Lankford
Floyd
Chris
Edwin
Princeton
C. C. Crotty
Y. W. Brooks
Knoxille
Tenn
P. S. Lankford
Roanoke
W. J
R. N. Lankford
Bedford
Highland Avenue
KE. Bailey
S. A. Overstreet
L. FB. Willyoung
F. W. Williams
T. R. Grimm
L. Greathouse
C. L. Shannon
H. A. Tucker
Princeton Personal Notices Highlight Local Travels
Roanoke visitor Mrs. R A Bondurant stays with Mrs T H Teel on Highland avenue. Mrs. W C Edwardes and children visit Mr and Mrs D H Frazier on Highland. Jessie Mae Bondurant spends weekend with Highland family. Charlottesville guests visit H S Gay and Elizabeth Pickell. Carl McClaugherty and daughter June return to Charleston with Magmie Keaton. Dick Keeley returns from the University of Illinois with a BA in 1951. Frances Keeley and wife visit in Chicago. Bess Lowry heads to Logan after vacation with sister Mary Braton. J P Dyer and wife return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Bondurant
Roanoke
T. H. Teel
Highland Avenue
W. C. Edwardes
McComas
Edward
D. H. Frazier
Jessie Mae Bondurant
T. A.gay
Jack Gay
Charlottesville
Elizabeth Pickell
Chatham
H. 8. Gay
Honaker Avenue
Carl McClaugherty
June
Charleston
Magmie Keaton
Dick Keeley
University of Illinois
Frances Keeley
Chicago
Bess Lowry
Logan
Mary Braton
J. P. Dyer
The Summer That Was Winter in Ripley Cartoons and Fights
The column recalls Prof. Theodore Gill’s memory feat during the 1896 AAAS meeting in Buffalo and notes his ichthyology work at George Washington University. It also recounts Braun losing three fights in one night at Huron in 1931 after clashes with a referee and Demery winning the main bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Nicholas Gill
Buffalo
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Gill
Ology
George Washington University
al Braun
Braun
Dick Demery
Huron
Demery
Roanoke Visit Notes And Local Health Updates
Roanoke visitors and residents report daily activity. Misa Mildred Hadden is recovering after appendicitis surgery at Princeton hospital. Mrs. George E. Carr of Lansing visits her mother Mrs. Ira Walker at 1178 Ninth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Misa Mildred Hadden
Princeton Hospital
George E. Carr
Lansing
Mich
Ira Walker
Ninth Street
D. L. Eubank
Atlanta
R. Eubank
G. W. Eubank
Huntington
J. L. Burton
W. L. Givens
End
Howard Eilieon
Mountain Lake
L. A. VanCourt
Chicago
Driver Fined After Hitting Trucks Near Oakvale
A driver identified as William Britton of Brookneal Va was fined 32.50 by Magistrate J C Damewood for failing to stop after colliding with Dave Stauffer s truck near Oakvale He allegedly continued and struck a Ford coupe owned by Bob Brown of Bluefield causing wheel damage to both vehicles Sheriff J Otis Bowling led the investigation and Britton faced arrest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Stauffer
Oakvale
William Britton
Brookneal
J. C. Damewood
Stauffer
Britton
Bob” Brown
Bluefield
Brown
J. Otis Bowling
Final Plans for Missionary Meet At Valley Baptist
Women of the Baptist church prepared for the Valley Baptist Association of Women’s Missionary Unions convention to be hosted at the local church today and tomorrow. Activities include speeches by Dr. George Su ler and a music program, with sessions led by Mrs. M. Smith and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Suler
Africa
English banker’s son announces engagement to Dorothy Duveen
William F. C. Garthwaite, son of a wealthy English banker and ship owner, proclaims his engagement to Dorothy Duveen daughter of the famed art dealer Sir Joseph Duveen. The announcement highlights a union linking notable families in art circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. C. Garthwaite
Joseph Duveen
Dorothy Duveen
Garthwaite
Princeton News Roundup Highlights Local Events
Train No 6 delayed two and half hours after a derailed coal car near Harper. Virginia hospital clinic for preschool children held this afternoon free of charge. Marriage of Virginia Gold and David Edward Lambert in courthouse office reported. Princeton Roosters beat Berwind 8 to 5 in Tri county league. Compey 150th Infantry mustered out of service today due to budget cuts. Local birthday party for Junior Clemons noted with games and treats. N V Stanley arrested for speeding and driving under influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginian Railway
Harper
Ford
G. F. Pearsons
Stanley
Kegley
Princeton
Magiatrae I
Damewood
150Th Infantry
Welch
National Guard
For Rent 7 room Brick House on Hale Avenue
Seven room brick house for rent on Hale avenue. Contact W. D. Pendleton at phone 131-L for details and showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale Avenue
W. DD. Pendleton
Funeral Conducted for William Dagostin
Funeral services for William H. Dagostin were held at FE P. White's home on Bee street led by Dr. W M Morrell of the First Methodist Church. Interment followed at Monte Vista cemetery. Dagostin, a Whiting Turner worker, died when a 40 foot bridge span collapsed near Carthage Tennessee on June 19, leaving seven people injured or dead. His widow Billie and son Jack, plus sister Fannie Dagostin, survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Dagostin
FE. P. White
Bee Street
W. M. Morrell
First Methodist Church
Monte Vista
William Dagostin
Angelot Dagostin
Ingleside
Billie
Jack
Fannie Dagostin
Clifton Forge
Dagostin
Whiting Turner Construction Company
Carthage
Tenn
Princeton
W. M. Morgam
Service Held Sunday for Mrs Julia Brown
Mrs Julia Reid Brown 75 died at her home near Ingleside Saturday after a long illness Funeral services were held at the home Sunday by Rev Mr Wright of Bluefield and burial was in the family cemetery She was born November 24 1855 and married Richard Brown May 5 1876 to whom ten children were born six sons and a daughter survive She left 36 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren She was a long time Mercer county resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Reid Brown
Ingleside
Keystone Driller wins patent infringement case in Ohio
Federal Judge George Hahn ruled Keystone Driller of Beaver Falls valid on its patents against General Excavator and Osgood of Marion Ohio. The decision favors Keystone in the suit filed in Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
George Hahn
Keystone Driller Company
Beaver Falls
General Excavator Company
Osgood Company
Marion
Keystone
Wounded Prisoner Escapes From Welch Hospital
Wounded prisoner Fred Workman escapes from Welch Emergency hospital after being handcuffed to a bed. He clipped his wrist and fled in a night shirt and sheet following a shooting and altercation with Deputy Sheriff Harry Franklin near Carswell. Authorities continue search. hip wound limits mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Workman
Welch Emergency Hospital
Harry Franklin
Carewell
Franklin
Workman
Carswell
Local residents return from visits across states
Mrs James French Strother and Sue French visited relatives in Eure North Carolina while Mrs Dewie Cockill traveled from Pearisburg Virginia to see kin. Mrs 8S H Samson and Mrs Robert Olinger returned from Washington where they stayed with Mr Ihmsen who had surgery at Walter Reed. Mr Ihmsen plans to return to Welch early next month. Mrs T A Lambert and Mrs James A Newton with children left for Greenbrier county to visit relatives for a week. W Jones departed Friday night for Louisville Kentucky to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Lambert
James A. Newton
Sundey
Greenbrier County
W. Jonfes
Hie
Louisville
Community Notices From Hemphill And Kimball Area
Mrs L J Brindley visits with daughter Mrs L A Osborne. Miss Bess Badgett arrives to be scout director at Camp Miriam Houston near Kimball. County Probation Officer Farley has six year old twins needing a home. Funeral today for David Jackson Tuell 59 of Hemphill died after illness at Grace hospital. Tuell survived by five sons Gordon Jack Henry Dan Robert and two daughters Edith and Mrs Charles Rhody. Ladies day at McDowell Country club featured bridge and a salad course for many Berwind Williamson Gary and other guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Osborne
Bess Badgett
Westfield
N. J
Camp Miriam Houston
Kimball
Chilhowie
David Jackson Tuell
Grace Hospital
Tuell
Kingston Pocahontas Coal Company
Hemphill
Gordon
Jack
Henry
Dan
Robert
Charles Rhody
Edith Tuell
McDowell Country Club
Bridge
R.L. Page
L. I. McCarty
G. L. Straub
J. J. Divine
D. C. Waidlaich
R. RB. Estill
S. H. Shmson
Reno F. Howard
Robert Clinger
Julius Goodman
BE. G. Otey
Edward O'Toole Jr
L. J. Brindley
William McDowell
Social notes listing regional visitors and travelers
Dr and Mrs G L Straub hosted visitors including Dr Theodore Straub and Adeleen of Somerset PA Ralph Straub and Eleanor Ruth Boswell PA and Thomas Stakem of Stotestown PA Julius Goodman and Allen. Miss Kathleen Craddock of Christiansburg VA returned home after a weekend visit Mrs Goodman to return with son Temple after tonsil operation at Grace hospital Miss Helen Roberta Stamper to Dearborn MI Miss Edith Ford Elkins PA visitors Mrs Hobart Payne and son Elkins after visit to Chilhowie VA Issdeline Barley and Mise Teas Counts depart for Madison WI for University of Wisconsin summer session Canoes and son
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Straub
Dr. Straub
Theodore Straub
Adeleen
Somerset
Ralph Straub
Eleanor Ruth
Boswell
Thomas Stakem
Stotestown
Julius Goodman
Allen
Kathleen Craddock
Christiansburg
BE. H. Lepinsky
Chilhowie
Orphan Twins Seek Homes in Welch Area
A white girl and a white boy twins, intelligent and healthy, are seeking adoptive families. Both are attractive and well cared for. Interested parties may call 603 Welch or Mr Farley at the provided number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phone 603
Welch
Mr. Farley
Funeral today for Harvey Wright in Virginia City
Funeral services for Harvey Wright aged 26 of Yukon will be held today in Virginia City. He died Sunday night at Welch Emergency hospital. He is survived by his widow Louise age 7 and three brothers Arthur Ernest and Arnold Wright of Yukon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Wright
Yukon
Welch Emergency
Virginia City
Louise
Arthur
Ernest
Arnold Wright
Lindbergh Jr Reaches First Birthday At Home
Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. celebrates his first birthday in Princeton with both feet on the ground. Grandparents Senator Dwight W. Morrow and Mrs. Morrow visited the Lindbergh home and spent the day with their grandson. Born on his mother's twenty fourth birthday in Englewood, N J. He will stay with his grandparents during his parents planned trip to China and Japan. Charles Jr has not yet flown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr
Dwight W. Morrow
Lindbergh
Englewood
China
Japan
Charles Jr
Dozen picnickers injured in wreck
A party of 35 traveling home from a picnic suffered injuries when their vehicle wrecked near Pittsburgh. About a dozen people were hurt, with several admitted to nearby hospitals as a result of the crash.
Streetcar Crash Injures Picnic Party Near Kennywood Park
A street car rear track switch failure sent the car into two telegraph poles injuring twelve people returning from Kennywood Park. Anna Hanar, 17, was thrown onto the roadway with a fractured hip though listed in fair condition. Others suffered cuts from flying glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hanar
Kennywood Park
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Floyd Lankford
Pr. S. Reaves
Walker Street
Ripley
Bienie Neil
Ball
Price Dyer
Louise Dyer
J. F. Kaylox
Mercer Street
Eleanor McClaugherty
C. C. Linkenhaker
W. A. Adkins
Mark P. Oxley
Baileysville, W. Va
Mrs
Willis Oxley
George Sadler
Dr. Howard II
FE. D. Poe
R. Lee Lynn
G. A
W. G. Strickler
R. A
G. W. Bittle
Sunbeams
C. B. Beister
Christ
C. C. Thomas
T. Martin
W. 0
Giles
S. A. Boatwright
J. R. Bryant
E. R. Jewell
L. J. Atkinson
W. J. DeLong
H. G. Crosier
Ss. A. Boatwright
Dvorak
Hartley Sanders
C. R. Reynolds
T. M. Johnson
George B. Taylor
Bowling Knit-Rite Hosiery
Princeton Hosiery Mill
Berwind
Douglas Bible Class
The
Presbyterian Church
Princeton Roosters
Coalwood
Wheley
Myrtle Lusk
Mamie Lusk
Ed Lusk
Board of Education of
Rock District
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Junior Clemons
A. G. Clemons
Kirk Street
Clemons
C. C. Clemons
Madeline Lambert
Frances McCauley
Violet Pettrey
Rhoda Lee Felty
Mrs.red Prichard
Irene Bishop
Alice Harris
Glenn
Heart Manning
Claude
Cornelia Long
Eugene
Mary Margaret
Eloise Blankenship
Flora Mullins
Bobby Eto's
Wykle
Eula
Juanita Basiiam
Lauree Sylivia
N. V. Stanley
F. C. Craw
William Dagnostin
Julia Brown
Lake Shawnee
Jack Ralston and His Orchestra
BY Williams
Wes
Mais
Ebry
Timie
Daily Telegraph
Sunset News
W. T. Farley
David J. Tuell
Lone Eagle
Pittsburgh
Reno
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr
Arno
Vanderbilt
William Penn
Northfork, W. VA
Constance Bennett
Adolph Menjou
Montgomery Anita Page
Marjorie Rambeau
Eugene Walter
Jack Conway
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