Pasture Focus and Soil Plans Move Ahead in Mercer County
Over eight months Mercer county developed soil and water conservation plans for 52 farms with 34 already applying practices. The emphasis on pastures as the main crop highlights their erosion control and low-cost feed value. Lime and superphosphate guidance is noted for cropland and permanent pastures. Local officials discuss funding allocations and farm plan needs, including a county program and farm demonstrations.
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Mercer County
Former Princeton Resident Arthur Pennington Dies in Columbus
Arthur E. Pennington aged 59 died Saturday morning at his Columbus home from a heart attack. He moved to Columbus about thirty years ago with his second wife Miss Hill of Princeton. Surviving are children Leonard, Fred, Mrs. Leonard Bow, Carl, Helen, Mary Jean, and others. Brothers and sisters in Princeton area include J W C W, Ira, Harry, Albert, George L Pennington and Mrs. Stratton and Mrs Osborne plus Thomas.
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Arthur E. Pennington
Columbus
Soreress Inn
Miss Am Hill
Princeton
Conan
Leonard Pennington
Fred
Helen
Leonard Bow
Charles More
Carl
Mary Jean
Sgt. Pennington
Jean July
Ira Pennceton
Harry
Albert
George L. Pennington
J. W. Stratton
Community
E. Osborne
Thomas
Two Fined On Driving Counts
Bernard Ellison of Princeton and Ralph Reed of Kegley were arrested on drunk driving charges on the Princeton Beckley road. Ellison and Reed were arraigned before Magistrate E Dale Iley and fined $25 plus costs. Licenses were revoked for six months and cars impounded for the same period.
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Bernard Ellison
Princeton
Princeton-Bluefield
M. C. Yoak
E. Dale Iley
Ellison
Ralph Reed
Kegley
Princeton Beckley
Yoak
L Gam
Walter
Mrs Mabelle Rice Dies At Home Here
Mabelle Pierce Rice 80 died at 201 Wallace Street at 7:40 Saturday after a nine month illness from arthritis and complications. Born November 4, 1866 in Bennetsville South Carolina she married Samuel Davies Rice November 25 1899 at Scott's Hill North Carolina. They moved to Princeton from McComas thirty seven years ago. Survived by three sons Jennings Rice of New York News City McDonald Rice of Princeton and Harvey Mitchell Rice of Delmar New York. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Mabelle Pierce Rice
Wallace Street
Mrs. Rice
Bennetsville
S. C
Samuel Davies Rice
Scott’s Hill
N. C
Real Estate selections near Athens and Princeton priced to move
Multiple properties listed around Princeton and Athens including 7 room and 8 room brick residences, farms up to 35 acres with spring water, level commercial lots near Court and Bank, and 150 acre timber tract. Offers include cash downs, monthly balances, and possession dates. features span city utilities, porches, basements, and garages.
McClouds June Real Estate Specials Near Princeton
Real estate ads list 44 private lots near Princeton Court House, a seven acre tract just outside city limits, two 50 by 150 lots with a small home, and a four room house on similar lots. A featured business sale on Roanoke highway includes a beer garden and restaurant with gas and oil, yielding about 500 dollars monthly, offered for 7500 dollars or with terms. Also 69 acres with timber, a 1934 Chevrolet two door sedan, and a white enamel washing machine for 55 dollars.
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Princeton Court House
Princeton
Roanoke
Celanese
Narrows
Virginia
Celanese Corporation
W. J. McCloud
Athens
W. Va
Concord
Welch
West Virginia
Crna
Funeral service held at Presbyterian church
The service was conducted at the Presbyterian church at 2 30 with the pastor John A. Women. Burial followed in Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers listed include G William Earl Gott Phil Sutton and others. Circle No 4 Presbyterian church members will be flower bearers. The body was taken to the church at 1 30 this afternoon from Predeking Seaver Funeral Service chapel.
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Presbyterian Church
John A
Oakwood
G. William
Earl Gott
Phil Sutton
Aries McClaugherty
H. C. Hadden
W. L. Allen
Predeking- Seaver
Farm Notes And News From Mercer County Group Meetings
Farm notes recount W T George of Route 3 Princeton crediting AAA conservation for hairier cattle after winter feeding and same livestock numbers as before. Lerona community held a June 19 1946 meeting to back a recreation center and rural library. Mercer county 4 H leaders met June 19 to plan county 4 H camp at Glenn Park with the theme This Is My Country and classes in music recreation conservation and outdoors.
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W. T. George
Princeton
George
Lerona
Mercer County
Tee
Glenn Park
B. C. Hodges
G. G. Williams
Kenneth Shrader
Ruby Leee Beccrest
C. W. Faulker Jr
Elsie Thompson
F. Wheeler
W. J. Roger
Patty Snidow
Dana Ltike
Country
County committee weighs limited funds for conservation measures
County officials argue funds are scarce and approvals must maximize conservation impact. Kermit urges farmers to complete approved practices or notify the AAA office to reallocate funds, warning against unused money. Also notes fat salvage tips and recent soil and water plans in Mercer county with 4-H and Jackson's Mill events and local representatives named.
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PMA
AAA
Kermit Bowling
Kermit
Clubs Seek Revival of Rock of Ages Ceremony
Carlsbad New Mexico service clubs plan to press the National Park Service to revive the Rock of Ages ceremony at Carlsbad Caverns. The event, discontinued in December 1944 by Park Service Director Newton B. Drury, featured visitors in darkness while a ranger quartet sang. Clubmen will urge New Mexico senators and congressmen to lobby park officials for the revival.
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Carlsbad
N. M
National Park Service
Carlsbad Caverns
Newton B. Drury
Drury
New Mexico
Park Service
For Rent Nice Furnished Room in Princeton
Large cool first floor room to rent for ladies. Contact Mrs. Charles J. Cannaday at 207 Eighth Street Princeton for details.
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Charles J. Cannaday
Eighth Street
Princeton
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
Princeton News Line
H. C. Baldwin
Serena, K. L. Camp Creek
Lena Pettry
Flat Top
Fiat
Father's
Melvin ‘Pop” Smith
Farm Security Administration
Ruth Hearst
Soil Conservation Service
Law & Commerce
Lilly Land CO
Mabelle Rice
Gels
Jenior
Princess Pet
Feature Oll
Dorne Lee
Nelson’s Ladies
Murphy's
Thorn
Courtand Bank
Princeton-Athens
West Main St
Park Ave
Oakvale
Edgemont
McCloud
Ima
Peepmone
Main Street
Court House
P. O
Princeton, W. VA
Sherwin-Williams
Amoother
Caine
Whizooka
Wholesale Paint & Supply CO
Mercer Street
West Va
W. of
Wallingford
Woolwine
G. K. White
Jackson's Mill
Eleanor Sanders
McComas
Jimmy Byrd
Matoaka
Buddy Neal
Browning Lam
Arbors
Asbestos Stonewall Board
Forest City
Virginian Supply CO
West Virginia Orchestra Service
Dennis Barton and His Orchestra
Stanley Williams
Royal Theatre Building
Tom Lawson
Princeton Bank & Trust Company
F. W. Hervey
T. K. Tandy
War
Cine
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