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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1956

Page

2

Princeton Rotary honors members at weekly meeting

Certificates of appreciation for service to the club were presented at the Princeton Rotary Club meeting. Recipients included B Peaks H C Hadden Conley Snn dow W M Poston J Evans and E W Anderson. Not present were W S Dangerfield and Luther Hale.

Princeton Rotary Club Ag H. Stewart H. C. Hadden Conley Snndow W. M. Poston J. Evans E. W. Anderson Dangerfield Luther Hale R. W. Coker C. R. Noble R. E. Harbert Harbert Rick Creek U. S. Treasury B. W. John George Backus Bluefield

Princeton Paragraphs ELKS Party

The Elks host a house party tonight from 8:30 for Elks and families with refreshments. Suits for divorce were filed in circuit court by Pegsy Mae Wade acting through Lillian Fests against Charles Louis Wade. Vivian Marie Rose sues Rupert Leonard Rose for divorce.

Elks Pegsy Mae Wade Lillian Fests Charles Louis Wade Vivian Marie Rose Rupert Leonard Rose

Outstanding citizen presented by Princeton Lions Club at Glenwood Park banquet

Dr J I Markell received the annual outstanding citizen award from Essie E Bailey on behalf of the Princeton Lions Club during the ladies night and installation banquet at Glenwood Park 4 H camp. He was honored for his civic achievements and work in establishing the Mercer pens. New club officers were appointed by R H Pant of Welch as district 20W leader. Graham was named president for Lions convention in Miami later this month. After the banquet, Brush Creek Palm Women's Club served and attendees enjoyed a round and square dance at the 4H recreation building. Directors plan a meeting next Tuesday night at 7 at the Virginian Hotel for incoming and retiring board members.

J. I. Markell Essie E. Bailey Princeton Lions Club Glenwood Park Markell Mercer R. H. Pant Welch District of Lions District Graham Lions Miami Brush Creek Palm Grow Virginian

Princeton Workers Demand Derrick for Heavy Garbage Drums

Garbage collectors in Princeton protest current can sizes, saying 50 gallon drums replace the 25 gallon cans allowed by the sanitation ordinance. They report heavy loads like concrete overload the trucks and slow collections, with foreman Lucas noting households must provide 35 gallon containers.

Princeton

House Trailer Blaze Destroys Contents

Fire at 5 40 a m destroyed a house trailer parked against a structure on Route 460 219 east of Fountain Park. Princeton firefighters responded to the blaze and saved the main building with water from the fire truck. Clothing and other trailer contents burned. owners identified as Truck Stop employees.

Fountain Park Princeton

Drain dispute order issued by Oom Court near Princeton limits

Judge issued an order on a drainage dispute at Princeton Ingle side Road with engineer J Alfred Haws to stake the drain across defendants property. Haws must report within 30 days. Default judgment for Metal Glass Products, Inc. set aside and case continued. Reba ards and Sherman case dismissed after reconciliation.

Mer Sele Princeton-Ingleside Princeton J. Alfred Haws Hawsly Haws Metal Glass Products, Inc Reba Ards Sherman

Princeton Area Family News and Births Highlight Local Visits

Princ eton personals note visitors Ray Jones and sons Roy and Rev V visit Claude Akers in Athens. Mr and Mrs Ivan Breedlove welcome son Charles Richard born June 9 weighing 8 lb 3 oz. Mrs Breedlove is Shirley Ann Champ. Everette Keesee hosts Lt Commander Bernard McClaugherty and son Jimmy plus Gien and Mary Lou with W B McClaugherty of Welch W Va.

Claude Malony Ray ¥. Jones Royairs Wilmington Dave Abent Keolis Mich Claude Akers Ivan Breedlove Avenue Charles Richard Breedlove Shirley Ann Champ Everette Keesee Bernard McClaugherty Jimmy Philaneloe Gien Mary Lou W. B. McClaugherty Welch W. Va

Electrical storm disrupts Giles County services hit in Pembroke and Newport

An electrical storm swept southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia last night disrupting telephone and power services in parts of Giles County including Pembroke and Newport. Crews from both utilities worked to locate faults and restoration was expected by late evening. Sentencing followed in Lynchburg as Judge Cundiff handled two juveniles over a separate matter.

West Virginia Virginia Giles County The Iff Pembroke Newport Pearlsburg Telephone Company

Cooperation of Judge Needed for Mills Pending Sentence

Preddie Mills, 37, of Radford, is on imprisonment at Farm today awaiting a decision on a suspended sentence. Commonwealth's Attorney G. G. Wilson asked the judge to consider six months at Bland. Mills replied he would rather serve time than relapse, asking to return to Bland if possible. The judge asked for confirmation before ruling.

Preddie Mills Radford Commonwealth G. G. Wilson Bland

Parkersburg Union Rejects 3 Year Offer

Members of Local 9 of the Textile Workers Union rejected a proposed contract after two days of balloting. The deal, same as in five other plants, includes a 4 percent wage increase next year, a non-contributory pension plan, and new disability clause, with health and surgical benefits. Parkersburg workers favor higher wages over fringe benefits.

Textile Workers Union of America Baker Parkersburg

State Police Get New Cars For Safety Work

Charleston June 22 West Virginia State Police have five new cars on the road for safety work four station wagons loaned by the Dodge Division of Chrysler Corp for one year at the end of which the police will return them for new vehicles in exchange for performance records Col Boyles said Dodge has made similar offers to other states and Virginia authorities report one man at each of its four headquarters will work with groups to promote highway safety.

Charleston West Virginia von _ W. Boyles R. W.yles Dodge Chrysler Corp Col. Boyles

Twining Visits Wiesbaden Before Moscow Flight

U S Air Force Chief of Staff General Nathan F Twining arrived at Wiesbaden Germany for a brief stopover en route to Moscow He and his party will continue the flight with a Berlin stop to pick up a Russian navigator before the final leg to the Soviet capital The visit follows an invitation by the German government to observe a formal air parade on Sunday

Wiesbad Germany Nathan F. Twining U. S. Air Force Ining Moscow Twining Berlin

Christian Service and Church Meeting Highlight Local Faith

Social and religious items note a Christian Service held at the church with songs and gifts to Mrs. Mary Wine and a pianist. The First Methodist WSC&S met for the new church year with 63 members and a program led by Mrs. Belcher and Mrs. Coleman. Bingo prizes, devotionals, and education commission notes are recorded. youth groups plan a meeting at the Moose Building.

W.38.c Wsc&s First Methodist Church Oelowing Omer Belcher R. E. Coleman Laura Wheeler Williams John Cir

Used household items for sale in Princeton West Virginia

One off furnace a 1350 gallon tank a 30 gallon table top electric water heater and a three piece bedroom suite all slightly used. Call GA 5-287 or write to Box 532 Princeton WV.

Princeton W. Va

For Rent Three Room Unfurnished Apartment

Three room unfurnished apartment for rent with private basement entrance. Newly pointed. Apply at G L Grocery Thorn Street Princeton.

G. & L. Grocery Thorn Street Princeton

Four-room unfurnished apartment near East Princeton

Nice four room unfurnished apartment available July 1 with built in kitchen cabinets venetian shades gas water and lights. All utilities paid. Contact W. Fe Powell East Princeton or call GA 5-4091 or 5-9048 Princeton.

W. FE. Powell East Princeton

Local Drug Store Seeks In-Person Applicants Only

Experience helpful but not necessary. Age 21 or over. Apply in person only. People's Drugs, Inc., 929 Mercer St., Princeton.

Sary People’s Drugs, Inc

New 6 Room Ranch Home in Princeton GA Area

New stone ranch with extra large level lots in Princeton's residential area. Full basement with painted walls, gas heat, stone fireplace, mahogany dining room, large kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 tiled baths, attached garage, mahogany trim, aluminum windows, wired for telephone and TV, covered patio, landscaped and ready. F.H.A. financing with small down payment. call Princeton GA 5-3723.

Princeton T.V F.H.A

Princeton Class of 1996 Graduation Planning Underway

Efforts to plan the 1996 Princeton graduating class activities are progressing with coordinators outlining dates and logistics for ceremonies and related events. Organizers emphasize student participation and campus traditions as key elements of the plans.

Garden Club Holds Dual Benefit Bridge and Canasta Events

The Mountain Laurel Garden Club hosted two benefit sessions at the Elks Club on June 17 to raise funds for beautification and restoration of Oakwood Cemetery. Prizes in the afternoon event went to Mrs. George Seaver and Mrs. Ernest Brown for bridge and to Mrs. George Brown and Mrs. J. H. for canasta.

Mountain Laurel Garden Club Elks Club Oakwood Cemetery George Seaver Ernest Brown George Brown J. H

For Sale New 4 Room House on West View Avenue

For sale a new four room house with bath basement gas furnace tile kitchen and bath hardwood floors. Must be seen to be appreciated. Six lots near Pisgah Church on Herdwood. Call GA 5 3854 Princeton.

West View Avenue Bath Pisgah Cherch Herdwood Princeton

Quick Sale of Home Furniture In Chariton GA

For quick sale a Georgia home offers end furniture for rapid purchase. Items available complete or sold separately. Contact Coli Ed Chariton at Diel GA or call 5 3903 for details and arrangements.

Florida

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