Veteran Here Today To Help Sell War Bonds At Local Bank
Princeton Bank and Trust Company accepts applications for EB war bonds and offers to autograph bonds. Pvt Russell Dalton of Island, Virginia, visits with Shalet who arrived Friday afternoon to assist in the bond sale. Sulphur, wounded at Cassino, expected to help at the bank today.
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Princeton Bank & Trust Company
Get
Shalet
Princeton
Russell Dalton
Island
Ashford
Cassino
Preliminary hearing held in Magura Co case
Magura Co defendant C Elmore and trio including William Bird and Richard were held for a July grand tion. Higginbotham and C Collins posted $1,500 bond each. They are accused by Graden Shafer of kicking and beating him.
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Ore. Magura Co
C. Elmore
Wildfire at the Royal Theater features Ankers and Bruce
The Royal Theater presents a line of stars including Ankers and David Bruce in a dramatic production about a secret operations of a demented scientist. Robert Arm and Milburn Stone appear in supporting roles. Also on the bill is the eighth chapter of the Daredevils of the West.
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Yn Ankers
David Bruce
Royal Theatre
Kture
Robert Armand Milburn Stone
Bailey Sells Deck Detain and Lots to Boone
Bailey transfers ownership of the Walnut Street property known as Deck Detain along with two parcels and the dry cleaning equipment to Boone. The deed states the sale price.
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Bailey
Walnut Ander
Boone Oat
See Here Private Hargrove at the Mercer Theatre
The film version continues at the Mercer today and Saturday. Marion Hargrove chronicles his misadventures after induction into the army. Robert Walker stars, with Donna Reed in the feminine lead.
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THE
Mercer
Private Hargrove
Mercer Theatre
Marion Hargrove
Uncle Sam's Army
Robert Walker
Donna Reed
Will Probed in County Clerk Office Names Executrixes
The will of William Ballard Johnson dated March 3 1944 was probated in the county clerk’s office with Florence Jane Johnson named executrix and C P Claytor Gott and Stella Shumak named as appraisers. Another will William Winston Dickinson dated September 25 1943 was probated with Miriam Grinan Dickinson named executrix and Flat Top National Bank appointed administrator. Appraisers named were G H Lawhead James S Mann K D Alderson and R B Kerfort.
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William Ballard Johnson
Florence Jane Johnson
C. P. Claytor
Gov Gott
Stella Shumak
William Winston Dickinson
Miriam Grinan Dickinson
Flat Top National Bank
G. H. Lawhead
Jim my Walthall and his Jokers at Princeton
On Sunday at 2 30 p m Jim my Walthall and his Jokers will play the old time Princeton Team local contest details follow in this brief notice.
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Jimmy Walthall
Jokers
Princeton
Booster Ball Game At Local Field To Benefit Playground Fund
Proceeds from a booster baseball game at the local athletic field will go to the Princeton playground fund. Old timers Paul Covey and others including Bob Tynes Willard Johnson Chafin Gene Belcher Led Hatfield appear in the booster lineup. Admission is 50 cents and tickets are on sale at Princeton Pharmacy Spangler Drug The Sportsman and the Side Confectionery.
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Princeton Playground Fund
Paul Covey
Bob Tynes
Willard Johnson
Chafin
Gene Belcher
Led Hatfield
Princeton Pharmacy
Eee Nee Spangler Drug the Sportsman
Ast
Princeton Personal Notices Run List of Local Visits
Mr and Mrs James Gatherum and daughter Nancy depart Athens after two week vacation with R B Gatherum in Athens to return to Richmond where Gatherum studies at Virginia Medical School. Blackburg couple Broyles return after visiting their parents on Harrison Street. Mrs Paul Rose and daughter Sherry return to Bluefield after visiting Violet Wohlford. Imodean Hutchens daughter of Linia Delle Wood recovering from throat surgery at Saint Elizabeth hospital Pearisburg. Mrs W F Dalton and son Bill of Boomer visit Mrs Dennis Harrington on Highland Avenue. G B Daniel Caldwell area called to Pennsylvania by death of Mae Slaven Staunton. Mae Slaven arrived Tuesday to visit North Walker Street friends in Prince.
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James Gaterum
Nancy
Catherum
Athens
Richmond
Gatherum
Virginia Medical School
Clarence E. Broyles
Blacksburg
W. L. Broyles
Harrison Street
Paul Rose
Sherry
Bluefield
Violet Wohlford
Imodean Hutchens
Linia Delle Wood
Saint Elizabeth Hospital
Pearisburg
W. F. Dalton
Mong Bill
Boomer
Dennis Harrington
Highland Avenue
G. B. Daniel
Caldwell Eats
Pennsylvania
Daniels
Mae Slaven
Staunton
North Walker Suet
Prince
Bolton Brother Missing In Italy Action Since May Thirty First
Miss Ethel Bolton of 402 Straley Avenue was informed by the war department that her brother, Second Lt. Earl F. Bolton, has been in action in Italy since May 31. She will be notified if further information is received.
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Ethel Bolton
Straley Avenue
War Department
F. Ton
Italy
Princeton Society Members Visit Detroit Kin
Mrs Garland Mills of Thomas of Detroit and Mrs Elsie Buford of Detroit visited their three daughters. They have returned to their respective homes.
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Garland Mills
Thomas
Detroit
Elsie Buford
Buford
Piano Recital This Evening in Memorial Building
This evening at 8 o'clock in the Memorial building Miss Vern es bend presents a piano recital featuring Lee Bowling Ella Rhea FN Carol Chambers Johnie Mc Claigherty Norma Muncey Jimmy Lambdin Jo Ann Fietcher Gene Noble Jodie Ann Hun nicutt Jack Sutton Hila Arrington Alma Greer Peggy Hunni cutt Lowell Morgan Frances Lin kenhaker Betty Jean Johnston Gertrude Crute Patty Glenn Patty Lilly Frances Hale Jackie Moore Mary Katherine Gott Abbie McCormick.
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Miss Vernes Bend
Diggs
Ollow
A Lee Bowling
Ella Rhea
Carol Chambers
Johnie McClaigherty
Norma Muncey
Jimmy Lambdin
Jo Ann Fietcher
Gene Noble
Jodie
Ann Hunnicutt
Jack Sutton
Hila Arrington
Alma Greer
Peggy Hunnicutt
Lowell Morgan
Frances Linkenhaker
Betty Jean Johnston
Gertrude Crute
Patty Glenn
Eastern Star visits Princeton Athens chapters in meeting
Mrs Pearl Earle of Elkins West Virginia worthy grand matron inspected Princeton chapter No 0 and Athens chapter at a Tuesday evening Masonic hall meeting. Miss Mary Green Bowling and A C Hinkle presided. Mrs Earle spoke on the history of the order and received gifts from both chapters.
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Pearl Earle
Elkins
W. Va
Princeton
Athens
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Mary Green Bowling
A. C. Hinkle
Bess Barber
Earle
Sorority Picnic Hosts and Moose Chapter Event
Delta Sigma Epsilon held a picnic at Road Side Park with six hostesses and members from Bluefield and Princeton. Activities included a hamburger and hot dog barbecue, with attendees listed by name. Women of the Moose Chapter 355 honored Mrs. Ruby Carson at Bruce Tomlinson's home on Airport Drive with games, gifts, and a patriotic theme.
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Delta Sigma Epsilon Sorority
Road Side
Hinton-Athens
Miceel Irene Crews
Sewell Helvey
Ora Peters
Nellie McComas
Charles Baxter
Kenneth Jones
Hambure Fry
Weiners
Bluefield
Martha Spangler
Artemis Symon
Leola Hutcheson
H Crawford
Women OF Moose
Chapter 355
Women of the Moose
Ruby Carson
Piuefield
Bruce Tomlinson
Airport Drive
Jessie Sowers
Carson
Tomlinson
Don Wirth
Helen King
Esther Ann Tomlinson
Wirth
Ruby
Troy Wirth
Bridges
Charles Bassett
Sowers
Manning
King
Fred Anderson
Venable
Alice Treadway
Collins
Wiley
Radford
Steele
B. Kirk
Circle Meets The Martha Circle Pleases Members
The Martha Circle of the First Christian church gathers for a meeting with members enjoying fellowship and discussion as they plan upcoming church activities.
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Martha
First Christian Church
Lula Mooney Hosts God in Nature Picnic Night
Mrs Lula Mooney led a Monday evening gathering at the Blue field road home. A bountiful picnic was served with the theme God in Nature. She received a handkerchief shower and a gift of pottery in appreciation of her leadership.
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Antly
Lula Mooney
Bluefield Road
Vacation Bible School Closing Program at Presbyterian Church
The closing program of the two week Vacation Bible School will be held this morning at the church A program of songs and recitations will be presented and parents and friends are invited to attend the event.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Bonham Bride Hesbet Lydia Betrothal to Albert Caproni
Mr and Mrs R N Bonham announce the marriage of their daughter Hesbet Lydia to Albert Caproni of Charles on. The ceremony was held Friday at 7 pm in St Mark's Methodist Charleston with Rev R C Boothe officiating. The bride wore a white linen suit and corsage of talisman roses and baby breath. The couple will live at 304 Noxes Avenue Charles after a Virginia wedding trip.
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R. N. Bonham
Hesbet Lydia
Albert Caproni
Charleson
St. Mark's Methodist Church
Charleston
R. C. Boothe
Bridge Party blooms for Prederick Tinder Jr
A community gathering hosted by Prederick Tinder Jr features a dessert bridge game. Residents enjoy social games, refreshments, and congenial competition in a neighborhood venue.
Wednesday Bridge Party Honors Ed Payne Recipient
A Wednesday afternoon gathering at a home featured a dainty course and four tables of bridge. Mrs. Ed Payne received the prize while Mrs. Kenneth Swope won the bingo. Honor guests received gifts, with Mrs. Tinder hosting and a list of attendees including Mrs. Kyle Mrs. Johnson and others.
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Ed Payne
Kenneth Swope
Tinder
Kyle
Johnson
Harry Osborne
Donald Payne
Bill Swope
William Edgar Lazenby
Ralph Hundley
James Agnew
Quota Club Dinner Held at Virginian Hotel
The Princeton Quota club convened its weekly dinner Tuesday at 6:30 in the Virginian hotel with vice-president Mrs. Lou Eason presiding in the absence of president Miss Pearl Robinette. Yellow and white floral centerpieces and candles adorned the tables as Miss Ruth Hurst Mercer county demonstrating agent oversaw decorations and the program.
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Quota Club
Princeton
Virginian Hotel
Lou Eason
Pearl Robinette
Ruth Hurst
Mercer County
Moving Picture Program Highlights South American Scenes
A brief meeting showcased a moving picture titled Our bars to the South of Us featuring key industries and scenes from South America. The outline emphasized notable facts about the country and a short program was presented before adjournment.
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Aes
Pic
South America
Seo
Bowling Officers Installed At Abshire Chapter Ceremony
Mrs. Maude Abshire and Mrs. Abbie Bart presided as officers in a chapter installation led by Mrs. Abbie Mills worthy matron and A C Hinkle worthy patron. Miss Mary Greene Bowling retired matron received past jewel. A. C. Hinkle past patron jewel presented. six initiates participated in a ceremony honoring the retiring matron.
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Mary Greene Bowling
Virginia Dave Damron
Neva Shepperd
Roberta Sheaffer
Margieas
Ruth Wiggins
Bessie Alder
America
Owen E. Mercer
Arvina Shut
In memory of my dear husband who died twenty one years ago
A personal remembrance noting the passing twenty one years ago and honoring the late husband with loving tribute from his bereaved spouse.
Dear Husband Lewis Robertson Dedication Note
A personal tribute from Sarah Robertson of Princeton West Virginia to her husband Lewis Robertson. In a heartfelt message she recalls twenty one years since his passing and expresses faith in meeting him on judgment day. The note appears in the Athens Star route edition.
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Lewis
Sarah Robertson
Princeton
W. Va
Athens Star
Local Naval and Civilian Visitors Reported in City
Jack Kitts seaman 2/c from Little Creek spent a short leave with his parents Mr and Mrs E Kitts. White o Fort Dix visited Mr and Mrs E L Kitts while Oscar Baum a local merchant was seen in New York on a buying trip. Cpl and Mrs James Childers are in hospital after an air accident. Mrs N F Privett of this city recovering in Bluefield hospital. Mrs Privett is mother of Mrs Bowling and Mrs Anderson. Dr and Mrs Winfrey Hughes of Warrenton visit Mr and Mrs Stuart Leach.
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Jack Kitts
Seaman
Little Creek
E. & Kitts
Hearn Addit Ye Aig
White O
Fort Dix
N. J
E. L. Kitts
Hearn Addi
Oscar Baum
New York City
Cpl
James Childers
Renin
Ierove Giners
N. EF. Privett
Isvett
P. B. Bowling
C. B. Anderson
Winfrey Hughes
Warrenton
Visi
Stuart Leach
Miners Friend Sales Grow With City Demand
The Miner's Friend sales plans shift as demand expands beyond coal camps to West Virginia towns and rural communities. The ad claims constipation relief for all classes, touts health benefits from gas pains to heartburn, and urges readers to buy Miner's Friend at Goodykoontz and other drug stores, using the label directions.
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West Virginia
Iits
Miner
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F. Cotten
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J. T. Peters
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Radio Service Shop
W. C. White
Prince St
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