Princeton Society Periwinkle Club meeting notes
Mrs. William Houchins chaired at Mrs. William Anderson's home with Mrs. Roy Eades Jr. as co host. The flower show was postponed indefinitely due to members starting new gardens and gaining experience for next year. Officers elected include Houchins Eades Auer Watts Brown Winfrey Howells. The social hour featured tea and snacks.
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William Houchins
William Anderson
Roy Eades Jr
James Howells
Florabunda Garden Club Notes Speaker and Activities
Florabunda Garden Club met Monday night at Mrs. Woodrow Bondurant home with pro gram chairman Mrs. William Moorefield presenting guest speaker Jack Myers who showed native wildflower slides and forest fire fighting methods. President Mrs. William Winfrey presided as committees planned picnic area repairs and a white elephant sale closed the meeting.
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Florabunda Club
William Moorefield
Jack Myers
Florabunda Garden Club
Woodrow Bondurant
William D. Barksdale
Myers
William Winfrey
Eters Stewart
M. Yost
Harry Strong
John Taylor
Narrows
Virginia
For Rent One Bedroom at 408 Straley Avenue
One bedroom apartment available for one or two people with an extra room for furniture storage at 408 Straley Avenue. Contact Princeton by calling 2624 for details and arrangements.
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Furni
Ture
Straley Avenue
Auto Licenses Notice and Application Drop Points
Auto license applications sought with a 50 cent fee. Drop at Thompson & Lambert Ashland Station end of overheld bridge Bailey Pure Oil Athens Road Sanitary Market Oakvale Road Sloans Radio-TV Shop 214 Thorn St or call 6550 Princeton. Contact Walter Bradiey.
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Thompson & Lambert Ashland
Overheld Bridge
Bailey Pure Oil
Athens Road
Sanitary Market
Oakvale Road
Sloans Radio-Tv
Thorn St
Princeton
Walter Bradiey
Baptists Hold Project Meet at First Richlands Church
Representatives from five area churches gathered at First Baptist Church Richlands Virginia for the New Lebanon Baptist Association Personal Interest Projects eliminations. Winners advance to state eliminations at Massanetta Springs July, with multiple youth and adult prize categories announced.
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New Lebanon Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Richlands
Virginia
Training Union Department
Association
West Virginia
Eileen Hawkins
Nelson 7. Barker
James Lowder
Calvary Baptist Church
Bluefield
W. Va
Calvary Church
Patsy Testerman
Joseph Bertalan
Associational Training Union
Princeton
New Lebanon Association
Massanetta Springs
Carolyn Galate
Calvary Baptist
Martha Evans
Judy Simpkins
Jerry Bradshaw
Tazewell Baptist Church
Betty Lou Brown
Young Peoples
Tobacco Industry Calls for More Study on Cancer Causes
The tobacco industry, via its research committee, urged further extensive research to determine cancer and cardiovascular disease causes. It described a American Cancer Society report on smoking reducing lifespan among men 50 to 70 as preliminary and pending full analysis for journal publication.
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New York
Tobacco Industry
American Cancer Society
Tobacco Industry Research Committee
Ook Little
Compass inventor Burt Discovers Iron Deposits Near Lake Superior
Compass founder William A Burt, famed for the solar compass, noted iron ore deposits near Lake Superior in 1884 when surveying caused his instrument to fluctuate sharply. The find linked geology to magnetic anomalies on the expedition.
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William A Burt
Lake Superior
City Council Approves Widening Two Streets
The city council voted unanimously to widen West Street to 18 feet and North Street to 10 feet after discussions with property owners. Other items included water drainage plans on Ritchie Street, curb work on Seventh Street, dust control near local plants, traffic view improvements, and a pending dance hall license with July 6 decision.
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West Street
North Street
John Conley
Bill Roney
Ritchie Street
Walnut Council
Sonaacoatss
Conley
Walnut
Trent
Sam Mullin
Seventh Street
Harrison
Bluefield Avenue
Mabel Poe
North Fourth
Front Street
Randolph
Pendleton
Center Street
Church Furniture
Bertha Owens
Bess Hale
Bee
Mercer Street
Honaker
North Walker
Frederick Court
College Street
Forest
Walker Street
Airport Drive
Maiden Farm
Cook's Hall
Princeton Personals and Family Visit Plans
A three week trip to California is planned to visit relatives and attend exams. In Berea Kentucky, a student named she will reshman. Mrs J M Snider is ill with pleurisy at her Hale home.
Harmon Drops Out Of Race For Re-Election To House Of Delegates
Beckley move reports Roy Lee Harmon of Beckley will not seek re-election to the West Virginia House of Delegates. He filed for Democratic renomination for a fourth term but told the Raleigh Register from Albuquerque that his wife must stay in New Mexico for several months, leaving his future uncertain. Harmon, poet laureate of West Virginia, holds the honorary post under four governors.
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Beckley
Roy Lee Harmon
New Mexico
House of Delegates
Harmon
Raleigh Register
Albuquerque
N. M
Harmons
West Virginia
Deadly Copperhead Bites Porter’s Falls Worker
NEW MARTINSVILLE West Virginia June 22 A 62 year old farmer Fred Sivert of Wetzel County was bitten three times by a copper head while in his corn field near Porters Falls. He was found by a neighbor and is in serious condition in a local hospital.
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New Martinsville
W. Va
Wetzel County
Fred Sivert
Porters Falls
Maiming Charges Dismissed in Local Case
Maiming warrants against Bruce Hall Ernest Lee Morris Jr tied to an explosion injuring two workers Isom Miller and William Miller Saturday afternoon were dismissed by Magistrate W Oris Barton for lack of evidence The defendants deny involvement as Moore pursued a car toward Glen Ly3 and obtained its license number
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Moore
Bruce Hall
Ernest Lee Morris Jr
Isom Miller
William Miller
W. Oris Barton
Glen Ly3
Morris
Hall
Princeton Paragraphs New Suits Filed
Suit filed in Circuit Court by James Burrell Roland against Margaret Louise Roland for divorce custody and child control with an injunction granted. Clara Rolen sues Donald Richard Rolen for divorce custody and alimony with an injunction. Princeton council seeks 120 day renewal of dog quarantine in Princeton East River district. Rock quarantine recently extended after county-wide quarantine lifted.
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James Burrell Roland
Margaret Louise Roland
Clara Rolen
Donald Richard Rolen
Princeton
East River District
Geen Se
Paul Bion
Rock
William Campbell Named Inspector of Street Paving Materials
William Campbell is appointed inspector of materials for city Street paving projects. The appointment was made by city engineer I. E. Basham with council authorization.
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William Campbell
I. E. Basham
City licenses due before July 1 in city notice
City recorder Charles J. McGure announces licenses must be paid by July 1 or incur a five percent penalty. Cub Pack reschedules today’s meeting to Thursday with lunch and bathing suit, meeting at 10 30 a.m. in front of First Methodist Church. transit provided by Cub George Seaver III. If rain, outing canceled.
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Charles J. McGure
City Recorder
First Methodist Church
George Seaver III
Douglas Bible Class Meeting Set With Hostess Mrs Ray Thompson
A Douglas Bible class will hold its meeting Thursday night at 7 30 with Mrs Ray Thompson as hostess. The readable portion notes a practice session and social time surrounding the class gathering at the hostess’s home.
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Douglas
Ray Thompson
Snead’s Department Store Announces Removal Sale
Snead’s Department Store stages a removal sale before moving to the storeroom at 1011 Mercer Street in the Honey Bee Hamden building recently purchased by Snead. The store closes today and opens at ten o’clock Thursday morning.
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Snead
Dept
Mercer Street
Honey Bee
Hamden
Knowland Seeks July 31 Adjournment Plan
Senate Republican Leader Knowl and of California announced plans for a July 31 adjournment with daily sessions, including Saturdays, to run about seven hours and start earlier once the remaining appropriations bills clear committee.
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Washington
Senate
Knowland
Ornia
Princeton Council Asked To Oppose Train Removals
A Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen committee asked Princeton to oppose Virginian Railway Company plans to remove the last two passenger trains. Hearing set for July 14 in Charleston. council to hear Virginian on July 6 with local officials and merchants supporting continued service.
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Brotherhood of Railroad
Princeton City Counsell
Virginian Railway Company
Public Service Commission
Charleston
Virginian
Wilson Carter
P. S. Hartson
Richmond
Virginia
Boards of Supervisors
Page
Roanoke
Norfolk
Hartson
C&o
Deepwater
Mullens
Hartsog
Princeton
J. £. Stump
Boyd Brown Jr
Mullins
Matoaka
Ayor Ames Beam
G. K. White
W. Robert Carr
White
Brotherhood Committee
Pittsburgh Man Held On Stabbing Charge
Pittsburgh news reports Joseph Kensinger charged with murder for the fourth time in the 1948 fatal stabbing of his 12 year old sister Carole. The case notes Kensinger’s prior arrests and a private detective’s involvement. police say Carole was stabbed 36 times in her home.
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Pittsburgh
Joseph Kensinger
Joseph Burns
Ensinger
Kensinger
Carole
Grace Episcopal Church honors Bradwood with trip for clergy
In Lapeer Michigan Grace Episcopal Church marks Rev Canon Charles D Bradwood's 10th anniversary as pastor with a $500 gift and requests he take a vacation. Seven altar boys who earned most of their expenses will accompany the minister on a trip to Europe.
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Lapeer
Mich
Grace Episcopal Church
Charles D. Bradwood
Alter
Europe
Three Room Unfurnished Flat For Rent At 306 Third Street
Private apartment newly decorated with three rooms and gas or electric cooking. Apply at 306 Third Street or call 3194 Princeton.
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Third Street
Princeton
Two Room Furnished Apartments For Rent
Furnished two room apartments available at 205 Mercer. Includes stove and refrigerator. Phone contact provided.
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Mercer
Damage Action Goes To Jury
The jury in the trial of Lola Reba Moye against Bruce Ellison heard the case on June 28 after brief counsel argument. A prior verdict found for Draper in a $101 damage claim arising from a collision.
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Lola Reba Moye
Bruce Ellison
Draper
Guardian Appointed and Two Wills Probated
Edna Carr was guardian for Barbara and Dunavant posted band Eliza Draisers. The will of John G. Steele dated December 27, 1951 was probated. The estate was left to his widow Blanche Steele.
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Edna Carr
Barbara
Dunavant
Eliza Draisers
John G. Steele
Blanche Steele
Rib-Scales Snakes Move With Each Rib Contortion
Snakes with large undersides have scales attached to ribs. As the ribs bend and shift, the scales follow, enabling the reptile to advance. The study explains this unique locomotion mechanism and its impact on movement efficiency.
Notice of Sale of Repossessed Goods and Public Auction
Multiple inventories and vehicles are listed for public auction due to default on retention instruments. Repossessed goods include a 1946 Plymouth with details and a 1952 street truck with corresponding motor numbers, scheduled at Elkhorn Motors and Bluefield Motors in West Virginia, with cash in hand terms and bid rights reserved by Universal Credit Corp and others.
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Plymouth
Uni
Sale Universal CT
Credit Corp
L. T. Wilburn
Dune
Elkhorn Motors, Inc
Keystone
W. Virginie
Gale. Tynne
Om Elkhorn Motors, Inc
Mecane W
Plese
Tovens
Pilus
Ford
Welch Lincoln Jeury Gales
Welch
Niversal C. L. T. Credit Corp
Leet Mercury
Lincoln Mercury
Welen
Rai
Bee
Ana
SoBe
Zikhorn Motors, Inc
Keeyes
Lea
LT. Credit Corp. A
Wibkun
Stantebaker
Bluefield Motors
Bluefield
W. Va
Commercial Credit Corporation Bluefiled
W. V
C. N. Hambrick
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Noble Grand
Kathleen Bingham
Hallie Belcher
Doris Hoffman
Nessie Lee
Gladys Carbaugh
Mildred Stephenson
Gary
Athens Theatre
Rue Morgue
Anita Drive
Ookvele Road
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Apa
Teresa Macdona
Ei Carey
Om Ome
A. B. Torrence
Elkton
E. B. Johnston
Williamson
E. E. Johnston
Hm Bee Johnston
Giles County
D. W. Johnston
Robert Wheeler
Baptists
Capitol City Dry Cleaners
Princeton Dry Cleaners
CUB Meeting
State Farm
Mutual Automobile
G. W. Evans
Walker St
Princeton, W. Va
Lowery G. Bowling, Clerk
Princeton Council
Childres
FHA
Ar. Dempsey
Meee Drug Co, Inc
General Electric
General Electric Refrigerator
Tomchins
Pete
Noties
Enyine
Lincoln
Mildred Jeane Darby
Joe Darcy
Darby
Eemett
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