Democrats Rally for Roosevelt Nomination in Princeton
Princeton Democrats plan a large nominators rally at the Princeton high school auditorium next Saturday at 8 p m with committee appointments led by Lowery G Bowling county clerk as general chairman. Thirty six Democrats were named to committees at a Monday courthouse meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton High School
Princeton
Lowery G Bowling
Roosevelt
Q. H. Crumpecker
M. G. Harper
Levi Vermillion
Bethel Carter
J. K. Hinty
George Hall
Bill McClaugherty
J. B. Shrewsry
A. M. Robinson
Rminta Bailey
Gordon Garner
Hurley
L. C. Porter
L. J. Shepperd
Carl Jones
Faust Austin
H. I. Goode
E. M. Thorn
J. KE. Owens
Librarian reviews two new library books
Mrs. L. C. Rose announces two newly received books at the Memorial building public library. Sparkenbroke by Charles Morgan is his first novel since The Fountain and follows a poet’s life with romantic and intellectual elements. Honey in the Horn by H. L. Davis, a Pulitzer and Harper prize winner, portrays Oregon life in the early 20th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Morgan
H. L. Davis
Public Library
Lord Bryan
Joseph Pulitzer
Oregon
Maiming charge looms as Cecil Clower held for hearing
Cecil Clower, 17, was taken to the county jail by Constable J W Repass and J B Boyd to await a preliminary hearing before Magistrate W S Reynolds of Montcalm on a maiming charge. He is accused of stabbing his mother, Mrs J B Clower, on Saturday night. Mrs Clower lies in Bluefield Sanitarium with a serious chest wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Clower
J. W. Repass
J. B. Boyd
Peace Conservator
W.S. Reynolds
Montcalm
Clower
J. B. Clower
Bramwell
Princeton
Arrangements Near Completion for Legion Meet at Lake Shawnee
A Princeton Post No 54 committee led by George H Brown plans the Sixth district American Legion convention at Lake Shawnee on July 12. Sessions will be in the dance hall with resort recreation at special rates. A two year district commander and national delegates will be elected. Basket dinners may be brought by attendees. Bluefield Drum and Bugle corps and Princeton high school band are slated to perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the American Legion
Princeton
George H. Brown
A. J. Ellis
J. C. Meador
Mack Lee
H. S. Goode
Lake Shawnee
Bluefield Drum and Bugle Corps
Princeton High School
Checks for bonus bonds arriving in city for veterans
Checks for bonus bonds turned in for cash by local veterans began arriving at the Princeton post office last Tuesday and are being distributed. More checks expected today. Bonds turned over to the post master were sent to Charleston to be cashed. About 1,500 bonds have been cashed by local veterans for $75,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Charleston
Susong Acquits Dayton Smith in Attempted Killing Case
Dayton Smith was arraigned before Magistrate Susong on charges of attempting to kill Prince Brinkley and destroying property. After a hearing he was acquitted. Smith had faced warrants issued by Magistrate Carr, and his petition to move the case to Susong’s court was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KB. Susong
Prince Brinkley
Dayton Smith
Smith
D. T. Carr
Susong
Princeton Personal News Recaps Local Visitors and Students
Earle Gott, guest of his aunt Mrs C E Stearts in Mullens, returns home on Park Avenue. John Charleton, son of Mrs Hattie Charleton of Hale Avenue, attends Columbia University summer session in New York. Mrs J V Riffe of Thornton Avenue visits friends in Welch for a few days. Additional Princeton personals follow on next page.
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Earle Gott
Mullens
C. E. Stearts
Park Avenue
John §. Charleton
Hattie FE. Charleton
Hale Avenue
Columbia University
New York
J. V. Riffe
Thornton Avenue
Welch
Held for Federal Court on Untaxed Moonshine Count
George W. Harry and Mart Smith of Onakvale were held under bond to await the federal court term in Bluefield. Harry's bond was set at 1000 dollars and Smith's at 2000 dollars. Five gallons of moonshine liquor were found on each premises by a state trooper, a constable, a deputy, and a federal agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Harry
Mart Smith
Onakvale
Federal
Bluefield
Thomas H. Scott
U. S
Harry
Smith
Smith's Place
F. L. Gore
C. C. Elmore
Dale Bailey
Crisley
Princeton Paragraphs Suits for Partition in Chancery
Harvey Edwards sues Cornelia Edwards in circuit court in chancery returnable to July rules. Infant plaintiffs Thelma McUray William McCarey and Vivian McCarey sue by Libby Jones against numerous McCarey relatives and H. W. Straley. The suit seeks partition of Emma McCarey’s real estate among all parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Edwards
Cornelia Edwards
Thelma McUray
William McCarey
Vivian McCarey
Libby Jones
Clay McCarey
Mamie McCarey
Beech McCarey
Beulah McCarey
Lilly McCarey
Gaffle
G. C. McCarey
Mattie McCarey
Ernest
Smith Fined For DUI In Elgood Case At Magistrate Court
Fred Smith of Elgood was fined 50 dollars and costs by Magistrate D T Carr for driving while intoxicated. He had license suspended for six months and his car impounded for six months. Smith was arrested by State Troopers Sunny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
Elgood
D .T. Carr
Smith
Sunny
Illness Keeps Harold Vawter From Royal Theater
Bluefield baritone Harold Vawter was unable to perform at the Royal theater on Tuesday night and was confined to his home. Arrangements were made for him to sing at the Royal next Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. G B Gadd and family plus several relatives drove to Ostego West Virginia Sunday to attend revival services led by I A Gadd, brother of Mr. Gadd. The revival meeting ended Sunday night and was reported a success.
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Harold Vawter
Bluefield
Royal Theater
Vawter
the Royal
Gadd
Hector
Effie
Emma Gadd Osborn
Paul
Mary Alice Scott
Ostego
W. Va
I. A. Gadd
Juvenile Court Hearing and Local Incidents
John M. McGrath faced delinquency charges in juvenile court after a Tuesday hearing. Deputy sheriffs Fanning and Long transported a man described as insane from Bluefield to Bristol, Virginia, handing him to Bristol police. George Haywood was fined 39.50 and jailed 30 days for drunken and disorderly conduct in Matoaka. Kenneth Perdue, of Oakvale, was held for grand jury action on felonious assault against Luke Lester after striking him with a shovel. Perdue remains in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. McGrath
Elgood
Paul Fanning
P. J. Long
Bristol
Bristol Police
Bluefield
George Haywood
KE. L. Davidson
Matoaka
Haywood
J. P. McKinney
Luke Lester
Kenneth Perdue
Oakvale
D. T. Carr
Perdue
Lester
Two sisters sent to state industrial school by judge
Two sisters aged 15 and 13 were ordered committed to the state industrial school for girls by a district judge. The ruling follows a court hearing where the girls faced charges related to their upbringing and behavior.
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Institution
State Industrial School
Christie appointed administrator of J B Christie estate
Fiduciary order filed in county clerk's office yesterday names F R Christie as administrator with a $1000 bond, Willie G Christie as surety. Appraisers named: C G Seyler, B W Dillon, A J Hearn. Annie Gott named administratrix of John W Gott estate with $1000 bond and G P Stovall as surety. appraisers Johnnie Lamb, George Jones, R L C Hubble named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Christie
J. B. Christie
Willie G. Christie
C. G.seyler
B. W. Dillon
A. J. Hearn
Annie Gott
John W. Gott
G P
Oakvale man given three consecutive ten day jail terms
Fred Ayers of Oakvale was sentenced by Magistrate D. T. Carr to three ten day terms to run consecutively in lieu of paying three fines of ten dollars each. He faced charges of being drunk causing property destruction and indecent exposure with fines and costs imposed on each count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ayers
Oakvale
D. T. Carr
Ayers
Faith of Our Fathers Theme Midweek Service
Midweek church service centers on the Faith of Our Fathers theme. The discussion focuses on historical and spiritual significance and invites congregants to reflect on lineage of faith.
Mid-week Service at First Church Led by Pastor Stuck
Mid-week service in the First Church of Christ tonight at eight o'clock under the leadership of Pastor Frank L. Stuck. Mrs. A. B. Torrence and Miss B. Johnston will sing a duet. The church slogan Come on Time and Leave Before Nine will be observed at midweek and Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Frank L. Stuck
A. B. Torrence
B. Johnston
Earnest Workers Class Plans Ice Cream Supper
The Earnest Workers class of Silver Springs church met at Mrs. Harold Belcher’s home with Mrs. Wirt Thomas as joint hostess. Devotionals from Genesis were led by Mrs. Brookman, followed by prayer. Two new members joined, Mrs. Bowling and Mrs. Jette, and 22 members attended with three visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Springs
Harold Belcher
Wirt Thomas
M. B. Brookman
Brookman
John Shuff
J. D. Wippermen
R. E. M. Bowling
Joe Jette
Bluefield
Ferguson
Noble
Joe Harrington
American Legion Auxiliary to Meet at Memorial Building
The American Legion auxiliary will hold a meeting on Thursday at 7 20 PM in the Memorial building. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hobson
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Building
Brown girl celebrates fifth birthday party last Saturday
Nancy Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs C G Brown of Bluefield avenue marked her fifth birthday with a Saturday afternoon party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Brown
Sixty Kiwanis Enjoy Lake Shawnee Outing
Sixty Kiwanian members from the Princeton Athens Matoaka and Bluefield clubs met at Lake Shawnee Monday night with the Princeton Athens club as host. After a picnic dinner they played softball and other games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton-Athens
Matoaka
Bluefield
Lake Shawnee
Welch Blakely Warns Beer Operators In Welch
Mayor John Blakely warned Welch beer parlor proprietors and restaurant operators at a city hall meeting that failure to cooperate with city governance could prompt new ordinances regulating beer sales. The session, called to issue licenses, was postponed due to council quorum issues while restaurant and beer operators were urged to help curb disorder.
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John Blakely
Rites Thursday for Lad Killed on Roderfield Road
Last rites will be held Thursday for Junior Gillespie eight year old lad of Roderfield who was instantly killed by an automobile. Funeral services will be held in the Roderfield area church according to local notices.
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Roderfield Road
Junior Gillespie
Roderfield
Roder
Welch Girl and Brother Die in Welch-Roderfield Crash
The incident on the Welch Roderfield highway left a 5 year old boy and his sister dead after a wagon was struck by a car driven by Will Fitzgerald. The boy’s sister Arlene, 3, was treated for minor injuries and released. Fitzgerald, charged with manslaughter, waived preliminary hearing and is held on $1,000 bond awaiting the July grand jury. The children of Mr and Mrs Tom Gillespie of Roderfield. The wreck occurred near the filling station at Roderfield. the car skidded 100 feet after impact. The father worked on a WPA project in Anawalt. Surviving are the parents, three brothers Howard Everett and Raymond, and three sisters Kathleen Dorothy and Mrs Eno Griggs of Leckie.
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Field Church
Jaeger Memorial
Roderfield
Arlene
Welch Emergency
Will Fitzgerald
H. W. Hernd
Welch-Roderfield
Tom Gillespie
WPA
Anawalt
Howard
Everett
Raymond
Kathleen
Dorothy
Eno Griggs
Leckie
Right of Way Appeals Set For Keystone Condemnation Case
Appeals from the State Road Commission condemnation action to obtain highway right of way through Keystone will be heard next Monday in circuit court before Judge B F Howard. A jury will assess value for eleven parcels after the commission fixed prices, with property owners filing exceptions and seeking hearings amid long-standing efforts for the route. Prosecution by Wilson Anderson accompanies the action as evidence is presented and the scene viewed for valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Road Commission
Keystone
B. F. Howard
Circuit Court
Road Commission
Wilson Anderson
Property Taken as Road Department Sets Price
Property owners set a liberal asking price for their land and the road department took possession under public works authority. The action reflects a government project proceeding with compensation to the owners. Notable parties include the owners and the road department.
M Dowell Children Urged To Attend County Dental Clinic
Mc Dowell County dental clinic invites all preschool children and those who have attended school to visit for dental examination or treatment. Dr. L L Belcher, director, says full time staff is ready to treat any child seeking care and that no wait until September is needed. Clinic offices are on the second floor of the Payne building, Bank Street.
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Mc Dowell County Dental Clinic
L. L. Belcher
What is Life theme at Welch Rotary meeting
The Welch Rotary club held its regular weekly gathering with Rev. H. Carlton Fox delivering the talk What is Life. A tap-dance number Cocktail Hour by Georgia Harrah and Jimmy Bennett, with Fanny Solins at the piano, entertained attendees. VP R Moore Dodrill presided in President Guy Hollandsworth’s absence. Meyer Bell led the program. A physician notes fresh air a comfortable bed and warm feet guard against sleeplessness.
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Welch Rotary Club
H. Carlton Fox
Welch
Georgia Harrah
Jimmy Bennett
Fanny Solins
Guy Hollandsworth
R. Moore Dodrill
Meyer Bell
Funeral Today for Victim of Shooting Affray at Vivian
Funeral services for Charles Golden of Vivian, shot fatally Sunday morning at his home, will be at Mt Nebo Baptist Church at 1 pm. Burial in Norwood cemetery. Eng lish Wingfield of Vivian is jailed on murder charges, refuses to discuss the case. Prosecutor says Wingfield waived preliminary hearing and awaits July grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Golden
Vivian
Mt. Nebo Baptist Church
Norwood Cemetery
Golden
English Wingfield
Wingfield
Wilson Anderson
Dorothy Hobbs Injured by Fall of Anvil in Shop
An 8 year old girl, Dorothy Hobbs of Bartley, was seriously hurt Saturday afternoon when a heavy anvil fell in a blacksmith shop. She remains at Grace hospital with internal injuries as of last night.
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Dorothy Hobbs
Bartley
Grace Hospital
Welch Retail Clerks Union Dance Tonight at Memorial
A dance sponsored by the Welch Retail Clerks union occurs tonight at the Memorial building from 10 to 2. Viola Saydus and her orchestra provide music and a floor show is planned. Chaperones include Mr and Mrs B L Chatfield and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Retail Clerks Union
Memorial Building
Viola Saydus
B. L. Chatfield
McDowell Lodge to Install Officers at Masonic Temple
Newly elected officers of McDowell Lodge No 112 A F and A M will be installed tonight at the Masonic temple starting at 8 oclock. James Daniel Martin a four year old Gary lad with a fractured skull is reported slightly better at Grace hospital after being struck by a bicycle Sunday night in Gary No 2.
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McDowell Lodge No. 112
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
James Daniel Martin
Gary
Grace Hospital
Gary No. 2
Joe Cassell
Hubert Martin
Welch Personal News Highlights Del Monte Sorority Delegate
Miss Connie Hall left Welch for Del Monte California to attend the Alpha Delta Pi sorority convention. She is a Randolph Macon Woman’s College student and was elected president for 1936 37. Mrs May Bennett of Charleston WPA district supervision for Woman’s work was a business visitor in the city yesterday. Lester Robinson returned to Welch after two weeks in Ironton and other Ohio points on business. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Wertz of Roanoke VA are in Welch visiting Mrs Wertz’s sister Mrs R B E L Douglas and Mr Douglas of Riverside Drive. Dr Donald Freeman of Glen Alum was a professional visitor in the city yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Hall
del Monte
Calif
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Miss Hall
Randolph Macon Woman’s College
May Bennett
Charleston
WPA
Lester Robinson
Welch
Ironton
Ohio
Jimmy Wertz
Roanoke
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Bessie Ball
Mrs. Brown
Imogene
Dickie Stovall
Elizabeth Hufford
Mildred Neal
Mary Frances Ellis
Joyce Anderson
Eddie Mandeville
Bobby Stovall
Clarice
Dean Higgenbotham
Lucille
Jack
Jean Garten
Betty Jane
Damon Noble
Paul and
Marlin Douglas
Jerry Richards
Edith Walters
T. D. Anderson
L. W. Stovall
Freddie and
Jane Kelly Grant
Christiansburg
Episcopal Church
Peggy Morris
W. L. Shelton
Betty
Patty Bates
Virginia
Ina Sutter
Audry Schaffer
Jerry Bolton
Gladys Worrels
Peggy
Emory
Paul Martin Jr
Robert Carr
Mark Barton
William Williams
J. C. Lilly Kegley
Landons
Laramis
Mtn
Estes Park
Nat'l
McGraw Ranch
Denver
Rocky Mountain National Park
Governor Landon
Cheyenne
Legion
Harold Vawter III
Matinee
Thelma Todd
Princeton Society
Harry Karnes
Legion Auxiliary
Philco
S Amet
McNutt Furniture CO
Drs. Hayes & Hayes
Chiropractors
Mercer County
Mercer Street
Shawnee
McDowell County
Blakely
Bernard Gottlieb
M’dowell
C. B. Ross
G. D. Thomas
Gary Lad
Pocahontas Fuel Company
ONE Broadway
Pocahontas
Tidewater
Great Lakes
United States
Atlantic Coast
Sey
Pipers At
Point
Sewell
Norfolk
Newport Newa
PFC
Pocahontas Trade Mart
New Bedford
Masston
Trees
New Salem
Mass
Mystic Wharf
Sandusky
Toledo
Bos
Moxey, Savon & Co., Ltd
Gr Coe
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