Porter Kelly wedding in Charlottesville university chapel
Miss Elizabeth Davidson of University Virginia married Richard Janvier Porter son of Charles Irwin Porter of Scott Massachusetts in a ceremony at the University Chapel. The Rev D Holt officiated with Dorothy Perkins roses decor and organ by Dr Edwin Petts. The couple left for Call for graduate study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Charlottesville
University
Aa Davidson
William Wade Kelly
Ricard Janvier Porter
Nnd
Charles Irwin Porter
Scott
Mass
D Holt
Dorothy Perkins
Edwin Petts
Richard Howell Kelly
Bramwell
Jeb Kelly
Bristol
Richard Johnson
Hampscott
Hughes Garvin
Louisville
Thomas White
Richmond
Porter
Call
New Officials Take Over July 1 As Council Meets
The city council held its first meeting under the new lineup with Mayor O H Ballard and fresh councilors set to join next two years. A railroad car market project, sewer permit, and street circle deeds were discussed along with maintenance plans and road condition remedies promised by state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Witten
Joe Snider
A. J. Schuyler
E. K. Johnston
Ton Dale
Newey
O. H. Ballard
L. C. Shannon
John D. Gott
Walter L. White
George W. Pearis
Center Street
Mercer Street
Robert Bonham
Pearls Exee Ee
Circle Street
State Road Commission
Princeton Avenue
L. C. Porter
Building Permits Issued On Mercer Street For Diner and Theatre
Mrs Porter and state road officials approved work. F F Van Court received a permit to convert Meadows building on Mercer street into a theater at a cost of 4000. Ferrell's Diner earned a permit for a 400 addition to the Mercer street diner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
F. F. van Court
Meadows
Mercer Street
Ferrell
Princeton Paragraphs Suit Filed in Circuit Court
A suit was instituted yesterday in the circuit court by Veda Craft against Provident Life and Accident Insurance Co of Chattanooga. The action seeks $500 with returnable terms specified in the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veda Craft
Provident Life and Accident Insurance Co
Chattanooga
Appointment of ad ministratrix in Bird estate
Fiduciary order entered in county clerk's office appoints Mary J. Bird as administratrix of the E. P. Bird estate. A bond is filed with L. E. Carba as surety and Keatley and Robertson as guardians of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Bird
E. P. Bird
L. E. Carba
Princeton American Auxiliary Meeting Tonight at Miss Barger’s Home
The Princeton American auxiliary will meet tonight at the home of Miss Kate Barger, the unit president. Seenaane will announce the change in meeting plans.
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Princeton
Kate Barger
Seenaane
Downey and Claywells Host Weekends Guests and Plans Trips
Attorney and Mrs. Irvin A Downey hosted their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Ruby Claywell and their grandson Tommy for the weekend. Claywells depart Tuesday for a six week Pacific coast vacation visiting New Orleans and the Ish Trail to California including San Diego with relatives. Tommy stays with grandparents. The Royal theatre presents The Old Corral with Gene Autry featuring new numbers by Autry Manning and Burnette along with Lon Chaney Jr John Bradford in the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin A. Downey
Charles Ruby Claywell
Tommy
Gene Autry
Hope Manning
Sons of the Pioneer
Smiley Burnette
Old Corral
Royal Theatre Today
Corral
Autry
Lon Chaney, Jr
John Bradford
Forceful sermons draw interest in revival at First Methodist Church
Dr. J. W. Pearson of Lynchburg Va preaches forceful sermons at the First M E church revival drawing rising local attendance. His Monday message on Jesus powers urged believers to seek the unseen world’s power and commit to a covenant with pastors to support the Princeton crusade. Services are held nightly at 8 in shops factories and public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
J. W. Pearson
Lynchburg
M. E
Pearson
Jesus
Princeton
Princeton Society MAG HARRY KARNES 1 P.M. to 4 P.M.
Miss Rachel Davidson Kelley daughter of William Wade Kelly of University Virginia married Richard Janvier Porter of Swampscott Massachusetts last Saturday at University The Porter family is connected to Princeton through Mrs Porter's early life and her relation to Mayor and Mrs E H Witten of Princeton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Rachel Davidson Kelley
William Wade Kelly
University, Va
Richard Janvier Porter
Swampscott
Mass
University
Porter
Princeton
Tre
E. H. Witten
Public Installation Of Princeton Masons Scheduled
The Masonic lodge of Princeton will hold a public installation of officers on Thursday June 24 at eight o clock in the Masonic building at Mercer and Bee streets. An interesting program is arranged and the public is invited. Light refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge of
Princeton
Masonic Building
Mercer and
Bee Streets
Mrs. I M Smiths circle to meet at Mrs Holt home
Mrs I M Smiths circle will meet Thursday at 3 PM at the home of Mrs John Holt on Main Street. A family reunion at Crandon Virginia Bland Co Helvey-Wheeler honored Mrs E J Helvey who turned 86. Helvey mother of the late Charles Helvey. A generous dinner was served under oaks in the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Smith
John Holt
Main Street
Crandon
Bland Co
Helvey-Wheeler
E. J. Helvey
Citywide Quarantine Placed on Dogs
Mayor F H Witten proclaims a general quarantine of all dogs in Princeton effective immediately. Dog owners must confine or muzzled pets at all times. Unmuzzled dogs found at large will be killed without notice to the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F H. Witten
Princeton
Eloquent Belgian Congo Missionary Guest Honored at Home
Mrs. Mattie Repass hosted a gathering honoring Dr. Henry Eeler, nephew of Mrs. Helvey and missionary to the Belgian Congo, following his return. Attendees included E J Helvey, Miss Mattie Helvey, and many relatives and friends from Crandon Virginia to Baltimore Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Repass
L. O. Craft
Clarabelle
Paul Craft
Tyler Wheeler
Princeton
W. Va
R. L. Helvey
Hopkins
Rock
Lula Davis
Robert Shrader
Myrtle Wright
Wheeler
J. M. Ten
Princeton Personal Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Miss Katheryn Curry of Mont visits Miss Tressie Williamson in Hale apartments. Miss Jackie Faezell spends weekend in Beckley. Mr and Mrs Jack McKamey of Knoxville stay two weeks with Mrs McKamey's mother on Straley avenue. Thelma Allen visits Roanoke. Thelma Stafford visits sister Ogilva Stafford in Lynchburg. Dr J S Markell and Mrs Markell travel to Leesburg Indiana for two weeks. Dr Ben W Bird Jr also at Leesburg. John H Duncan of Rich Creek returns home after visiting A T Rice on Highland avenue. Carol Little daughter of Basil Rice of Bradenton…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katheryn Curry
Mont
Tressie Williamson
Hale Apartments
Jackie Faezell
Beckley
Jack McKamey
Knoxville
Tenn
Ogilva Stafford
Lynch
J. S. Markell
Markell
Leesburg
Ind
Ben W. Bird, Jr
Jae Eee
Princeton
John H. Duncan
Rich Creek
A. T. Rice
Highland Avenue
Carolo Little
Basil Rice
Brad
Quarantine Proclaimed for Dogs in Princeton West Virginia
Mayor E H Witten declares a general dog quarantine in Princeton Mercer County to prevent hydrophobia spread. Dogs must be confined or muzzled. un muzzled dogs found at large will be killed without notice. Quarantine effective from June 21, 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Witten
Princeton
Mercer County
West Virginia
Local Visitors Share Summer Socially Across Town
Shaw visits grandmother Mrs A T Rice for two weeks. Cecil Rice family from Page spend three weeks with A T Rice at Highland Avenue.Juanita to stay all summer with grandmother. Frances Masten of Mercer Street visits sister Mrs Cauley G Harvey. W S Dangerfield returns home from Staunton after weeks at sister’s bedside. Ann Richards visits Mr and Mrs Willard Morris at Tralee. Edith Cassler of Bristol Va guests Gwen Saunders. Harold Pisher of Chicago visiting L Meron family on South Seventh. Annette Hardaway and Evelyn Moots with children return to Killarn today after Lake Shawnee visit. Jimmie Moots of Roanoke visiting Mrs W E Morefield. Jimmie Morefield tours friends in Killarney for a week. L L Lil Charlottes ville guests Katherine Ann Crews Howard Crews and Mrs Aileen Smith of Pineville with Mrs P I Lir Gold Goldie Brown and children return from Ocean View and other points. T H Roman and sons Thomas Robbie of Richmond visiting Mrs Rom an’s aunt Mrs J S Dangerfield Park Avenue this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Street
Ann Richards
Willard Morris
Tralee
Edith Cassler
Bristol
Gwen— Saunders
Harold Pisher
Chicago
L. Meron
E. T. Hardaway
Annette Hardaway
Evelyn Moots
Roanoke
Killarn
Lake Shawnee
Jimmie Moots
W. E. Morefield
Jimmie Morefield
Killarney
L. L. Lil
Charlottesville
Katherine and
Ann Crews
Howard Crews
Aileen Smith
Pineville
P. I. Lir
Gold Goldie. Brown
Prances
William, Jr
Jack Brown
Nessie Kirk
Audrey
Alice Kirk
Princeton
Ocean View
Waashington
T. H. Roman
Thomas and
Robbie
Richmond
Roman
Truck Stolen From Zeingelder Ice Cream Garage
Zeingelder Ice Cream company reported a delivery truck stolen from their Wheeling garage. The truck bore the company name on both sides. The article also notes a tube used by automotive engineers tests tightness of car bodies and windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Zeingelder Ice Cream Company
Grissom Shuts Out Phillies As Reds Rise In NL Standings
Cincinnati pitcher Lee Grissom, 24, tossed a complete game six to nothing victory over Philadelphia, boosting the Reds to sixth place in the National League, their highest position of the season. The win follows a strong offensive showing and solid defense to keep Cincinnati atop the middle of the standings.
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Grissom
Cincinnati
Lee Grissom
Philadelphia
Cincinnati Reds
OA Martin
Csscesssesesses Oung
Camilli
Arnov ” Whitney
Aeeene Atwood
Seenee Scharein
Pastean
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Orate
Myers
Kampouris
Jordan
V. Davia
Hafey
Weintraub
Scharein
Camiti
Ordan
Passeau
Kelleher
Hite
Pasteau
Atwood
Itcher
Paaseau Opires
Goetz
Reardon
Pinelli
Four Iaeger Men Held On Car Theft Charge
Four Iaeger men Mack Johnson Clarence Hatfield Everett Justice and Frank Mounts were arraigned before Magistrate S E Ward and ordered held for grand jury on a felony charge for stealing a Ford coupe from Monroe Cline of Iaeger. Additional arrests included Bill Ratcliff on non support, Richard and Frank Holcomb on drunkenness and resisting arrest, and Squire Ward sentenced several others for moonshine operation and weapon charges with various jail terms and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iaeger
Welch
Monroe Cline
Mack Johnson
Clarence Hatfield
Everett Justice
Frank Mounts
S. E. Ward
Squire Ward
Bill Ratcliff
Richard
Frank Holcomb
War
W. M. Fritz
Hubert Bellamy
Fritz
James Pack
W. D. Liddle
Frank Wright
Welch VFW sends nine to Morgantown encampment
Painter Porroni Post No 1021 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will dispatch nine candidates from Welch to the Morgantown encampment Friday through Sunday. Delegates include Taylor Broyles Caretta E E Cassell Coalwood F W Booth Welch R E L Douglas Welch Fred Smith Welch C E Brewster Elbert Fred L Rayofa I F Jennings Welch G R Jennings Coalwood W B Lovett post commander will also attend. A California bill urges a state farm for narcotic addicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painter-Porroni
Welch
Morgantown
F. G. Spracher
Coalwood
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Taylor Broyles
Caretta
E. E. Cassell
F. W. Booth
R. E. L. Douglas
Fred Smith
C. E. Brewster
Elbert
Fred L. Rayofa
I. F. Jennings
G. R. Jennings
W. B. Lovett
Grogan Seeks Kimball Mayoral Seat on Citizen's Ticket
Kimball businessman Kermit Grogan is named on the Citizen's for Mayor ticket for the July city election. He chairs civic affairs, owns the Kimball theatre, belongs to the Rotary Club, and teaches at Welch high school. Other Citizen's candidates include George Eddins for recorder and councilmen including McFarland Verduce Bailey Craighead Jr Clemens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Grogan
Kimball
Citizen's
Grogan
Kimball Theatre
Kimball Rotary Club
Welch High School
Citizen's Party
George Eddins
K. McFarland
Philip Verduce
Paul Bailey
E. M. Craighead, Jr
W. C. Clemens
Welch Lineman Injured in Fall on McDowell Street
Howard Kidd of Appalachian Power was treated for a fractured pelvis at Stevens clinic after a ladder incident on McDowell street in Welch Tuesday. He fell while fastening a bracket. coworker Clyde Beck leaped free to escape injury. Union meeting of the Retail Clerk's union was postponed from last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kidd
Appalachian Power Company
Stevens Clinic
McDowell Street
Welch
Clyde Beck
New Officers Installed by Eastern Star Monday Night
Welch Chapter No. 87 of the Order of Eastern Star held a gala event with a banquet for 26, a farewell address by retiring Worthy Matron Mrs. J. G. Cartwright, and an installation ceremony. New officers include Mrs. Jess Stacks as Worthy Matron and Dr. E. Vermillion as Worthy Patron, with a reception for over 100 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Order of Eastern Star
J. G. Cartwright
S. J. le Sinnett
Cartwright
J. Cartwright
Stacks
Jess Stacks
E. Vermillion
J. L. Sinnett
A. C. Mullens
George Yepson
Jack Parrish
Lula B. Armour
Hattie Grace Hawkins
R. R. Truslow
Gail Carter
J. W. Slack
Welch Hall Meeting Seeks Attendance for Officer Elections
The hall in Welch will be closed until next Monday night at 7 30 o clock for the forthcoming meeting. New officers for the coming year will be elected and all members are urged to attend.
Meeting time change announced by Welch Methodist Women
The Women’s Missionary society at Welch Methodist church reports a new meeting hour. The group will gather Thursday evening at 7 30 instead of the usual afternoon time, and all members are urged to attend. Also mentioned is a picnic planned by Mrs Myrtie B Cox for the three music clubs at Coney Island with members to meet at Purity Food Mart.
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Woman's Missionary Society
Welch Methodist Church
Myrtie B. Cox
Coney Island
Mar
Picnic at Coney Island Pool This Afternoon
A group plans a 3 PM outing with self supplied picnics. They will swim at the Coney Island pool before gathering for the picnic.
Welch Personalities At Heavyweight Championship Bout
Welch attendees at the Chicago heavyweight championship included Glen Hatfield and Bunny Lovett. Young Lovett, famed as an amateur boxer, trained at Braddock's camp before the Chicago event. Miss Jean Patty of Welch returns tonight from Camp Carolina after ten days at the National Red Cross Aquatic School in Brevard North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Chicago
Glen Hatfield
Bunny Lovett
Young Lovett
Braddock
Jean Patty
G. K. Patty
Camp Carolina
Brevard
N. C
National Aquatic School of the American Red Cross
Court Names Health Officer To Succeed W. C. Hall
McDowell county court announced on Monday that a successor will be named on June 30 for county health officer W. C. Hall whose term ends then. The court considered a shift to state supervision but favored maintaining the present system with a full time officer focusing on jail health, sanitation, care for the poor, and coroner duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hall
McDowell County Court
State Health Department
Welch Rotary Club Hosts Word Spelling Contest
Cecil B. Reynolds led a noon program with spelling contests and current events questions. The Welch club split into sides for a lively contest. Charles Lameth performed a piano solo, and guests included two Logan Rotary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil B. Reynolds
Welch Rotary Club
Charles Lameth
Logan Rotary Club
Attendance leaders noted in Welch visit
The text notes Welch hosted two visitors aimed at boosting attendance for the Logan club which held a 99.36 percent attendance rate last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Logan Club
Qualley Sisters Visit Welch. Booths Attend Kiwanis
Mrs James K Qualley of South Bend Indiana and Miss Virginia Qualley of Mitchell Indiana visit Welch at Miss May reenawalt home. Mr and Mrs Fred W Booth of Welch attend Kiwanis International Convention in Indianapolis and will return to Morgantown where Booth is a delegate to the Veterans encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Qualley
South Ben
Ind
Virginia Qualley
Mitchell
8. D
Welch
May
Reenawalt
Fred W. Booth
Indianapolis
Morgantown
Booth
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Braddock Edges Louis In Brutal Eight Round Bout
Braddock and Louis traded punishing blows as the champion pressed forward and blood flowed from both fighters. Louis attacked with sharp combos while Braddock boxed patiently and landed decisive lefts and rights to the head and jaw, ending with Braddock stunning Louis and the referee counting out Louis in the eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Joe
Jim
Louis
Low
Loula
Bell
Bey
Reddock
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