Circuit Court Actions and Orders in Johnson County
In the circuit court Judge D M Easley overruled a plaintiff motion to set aside a jury verdict in Thompson v Central Life and Accident Co. A sixty day judgement period to appeal was granted. An order set July 9 for term court dockets and trial. Edith Bell Nisbet and Richard Nisbet noted. Alvin Hedrick ordered confined pending further court action. Separate rulings involved B B Whittaker and wife v H E Hodge and wife and Cooper seeking injunction to restrain passage through land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Easley
Thompson
Kencae Central Life and Accident Company
Easley
Lal
Law and Chancery
Edith Bell Nisbet
Richard Nisbet
Alvin Hedrick
Nisbet
B. B. Whittaker
H. E. Hodge
Cooper
Hodges
Applicants for Jobs in Factory Being Interviewed
William Woltz an industrial engineer from Bayonne New Jersey has arrived in Princeton and is interviewing applicants for factory jobs in the plant at the old hosiery building. Two instructors will arrive Sunday to begin training girls on June 29 with the aim of 40 trainees in three weeks as machinery is installed and the operation readies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wolts
Maiden Farm Bras Company
Princeton
Bet
Religious Sect Member Convicted of Draft Violation
Carl Edward Steger of Wheeling a member of a religious sect was convicted in Elkins West Virginia of violating the selective service act for failing to report for examination for induction. Federal Judge William F. Baker withheld sentence pending counsel and Steger testified he is an ordained Jehovah’s Witness minister deserving a classification other than labor service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
W. Va
Carl Edward Steger
Wheeling
William F. Baker
Steger
License Application Drive At White's Service Station
White's Service Station in Princeton West Virginia urges patrons to bring their 1943-44 license applications for processing and to allow the station to place the license order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White's
Princeton
W. Va
For Sale 3 Room House in Bowes House Addition
Three room house and a large lot in Bowes House Addition Princeton West Virginia offered for sale at 500 dollars. Terms by reply to Box 128 Princeton West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowes House
Princeton, W
Funeral today for Mrs. Willie Hubbard in Princeton area
Funeral services for 56 year old Mrs. Willie Hubbard who died at Memorial hospital Princeton Tuesday morning will be held this afternoon at 2 at Lashmeet from the home of her son Paul Sneed. Burial will be in Hopkins cemetery Gardner West Virginia. Survivors include husband and many children and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Hubbard
Memorial Hospital
Princeton
Athaleen Sifford
Pageton
Clarence Hubbard
Jack Hubbard
Kathleen Martin
Eula Belle Hubbard
Killa Mae Hubbard
Lee, Lovell
Tazewell
Norman Lovell
Bastian
Weslie Lovell
Gent
W. Va
Alley Sneed
Mullens
Haley O'Daniel
Gardner
Princeton Society Circle Meeting Highlights Year End
The Queen Esther circle of the First Christian church held its final meeting of the year on June 17 at Mrs. J. M. Marshall's home. Officers for July 1 were named by chairwoman Mrs. Frank McKenzie, with plans for further appointments at the July gathering. A social hour followed with readings on Harp history and instrument notes, eight guests and seven members attending, and a pot luck dinner planned for the church tonight with a goal of full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
First Christian Church
J. M Marshall
Highland Avenue
W. P. Kraushear
Sesson
Frank McKenzie
Marshall Sgungler
James Stearts
Marshall
Latin America
Panama
Kraushaar
Frank Stuck
Ben Johnson
C. T. Snidow
Henry Karnes
Newark
N. J
Mary Shelton
Roanoke
Hale
D. J. Bailey
G. B. Maistead
Bruce
L. C. Porter
Billie Calloway
E. B. Spangier
J. B. Shrewsbury
W. M. Poston
Harry Karnes
W C. Kane
G. B. Halstead
E. W. Hale
H. C. Hadden
Stuart Garret
J. P. Dyer
L. Calloway
D. K. Calloway
G. V. Bruce
H. H. Ball
Ethel Nixon
Woman's Union of the First Christian Church
Bertha Hall
Delphian Club Meets at Mrs Calloway Home
Mrs D K Calloway hosted a Delphian club meeting Tuesday night at 8 at her Old Bluefield road residence. President Miss Ethel Nixon presided. Rolllcall cited musical instruments as the program topic, and Mrs E W Hale presented a paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. K. Calloway
Ular
Delphian Club
Old
Bluefield Road
Ethel Nixon
Rolcall
E. W. Hale
Executive Board Meeting at Methodist Church
The Executive board of the W. S. C. S. of the First Methodist church will meet at 2:30 this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Joe P. McNutt on Center street with Mrs. E. H. Bay and Mrs. H. C. McCary as joint hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Joe P. McNutt
Center Street
E. H. Bay
H. C. McCary
Legion Auxiliary Tonight Meeting At Memorial Building
The American Legion Auxiliary holds a regular meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the Memorial building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Building
Newsome Announces Birth of Son Douglas Cary
Mr and Mrs J G Newsome Jr announce the birth of their son Douglas Cary born June 17 at Tarboro North Carolina. Mrs Newsome formerly Miss Mildred Cary of Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Newsome Jr
East
Pitt Street
Tarboro N. C
Douglas Cary
Group To Leave For Fort Thomas Draft Report at Memorial Building
The Rock district men inducted June 19 will report at the Memorial building for draft board No. 2. They will depart Princeton by bus to Huntington at 7 30. Tackett acts as corporal. Navy entrants should obtain bus tickets from the draft board office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock District
Memorial Building
Jule
Theeaan Guth Hens
Princeton
Joseph I. Hodges
Kenneth R. Gillenwater
Ray W. Bailey
Lewis C. Haynes
Archie W. Linkous
John T. Morrissette
Arthur Moore
Walter H. Thornton
Jack Hubbard
Tackett
Navy
Huntington
The
Draft Board
165 Soldiers to Parade Saturday in Princeton
One hundred sixty five men from the 15th college training detachment of the US Army Air Corps at Concord College will parade in Princeton on Saturday, starting from Virginian Station at 2 30 pm and ending with a rally at the courthouse. The event supports the aviation cadet recruiting campaign. Princeton Chamber of Commerce will provide cold drinks after the rally. Local merchants are asked to display sidewalk flags Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
15Th College Training
United States Army Air Corps
Concord College
Princeton
Virginian
Princeton Chamber of Commerce
Prince ton Paracranhs and Royal Theatre Features
The Royal Theatre shows Dead Man's Guich with Don Barry as a deputy sheriff who rounds up outlaws alongside old crony. Cast includes Lynn Merrick Clancy Cooper Malcolm McTaggart John Vosper and Jack Rockwell. Also Jinx Falkenburg Tom Neal star in She Has What It Takes at Mercer Theatre closing two day run with Rhythm romance and fun from The Vagabonds Radio Rogues Constance Worth and Matt Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Pony Express
Dead Man
Royal Theatre Today
Don Barry
Lynn Merrick
Clancy Cooper
Malcolm McTaggart
John Vosper
Jack Rockwell
Jinx Falkenburg
Tom Neal
Mercer Theatre
Constance Worth
Matt Willis
Jinx
South Pacific Ace Honored by Mother’s Guidance
In the South Pacific theater, a U.S. engineer received praise after his service. His mother, Mrs. J H Hoge of South Avenue, has been advised of his distinguished conduct and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
U. Engineers
Uty Ina Seal Pacific
J H. Hoge
South Avenue
Grass Fire Threatens Buildings by Courthouse
A grass fire on Princeton Avenue near the courthouse endangered nearby outbuildings on Wednesday afternoon around two oclock. The fire department responded quickly and brought the blaze under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Avenue
DPA Supervisor John Mastin Named for Logan Area
John Mastin will become DPA supervisor for the Logan area and surrounding counties. His duties cover Logan Mingo and Boone counties with headquarters in Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DPA
John Mastin
Mercer County
Logan
Mingo
Boone Counties
Princeton Personal Notices Return Plans for Miss Wright
Miss Mary Wright of Circle Drive will return to Washington D C today after visiting her aunts Mrs Royal Thorn and Mrs Tess Bowling. Sam B Robinette continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wright
Royal Thorn
Tess Bowling
Circle Drive
Washington, D. C
Sam B. Robinette
Parchement League Baseball Notes and Local Visit Updates
Local social items list visits and travel from West Street to Bowling Green and Murray Kentucky. Parachute division member Bernard Pedneau stationed at Camp Elliott California noted. Giants Dodgers game recap details no hitter by Davis and multiple late inning rallies. Brooklyn offense strong with Camilli homer and seven runs in a key seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Street
Ed Martin
Jimmy
Detroit
Martin
Agner
Bluefield
B. L. Pedneau
Katherine Mahood
Sandiago
Calif
Pedneau
Bernard Pedneau
Camp Elliott
Burns Wornal
Mercer Street
Bowling Green
Murray
Fred Barberie
Atlantic City
Camilla Barberie
Park Avenue
Nancy Pearson
Pearisburg
L. C. Porter
Princeton Avenue
Daniel Boone
Davis
Giants
T.e Giants
Albie Glossop
Wily
Dick Bartell
Johnny Rueeker
Glossop
Rube Melton
Arky Vaughan
Dodgers
Dolph Camilli
Lost purse reported near Murphy's Store and church
A small brown cloth purse containing ten dollars is missing between Murphy's Store and First Methodist church. Finder should return it to Mrs E L Robertson at 204 Forest Avenue for a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy's Store
First Methodist Church
E. L. Robertson
Forest Avenue
Braves sweep Phillies with 1-0 and 4-3 wins
Boston Braves use timely hitting and solid pitching to sweep the doubleheader. Red Barrett yielded seven hits as the Phillies struggle in both games. The opener ends 1-0, then in 11 innings the Braves push across the deciding run for a 4-3 victory.
Carter’s Little Liver Pills Promote Bile Flow
Fragmented OCR describes a patent pill claim to stimulate bile production and digestive action. It cites Carter’s Little Liver Pills as the remedy and mentions bowel and liver effects in a period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Left on by Boston 6 in game against Philadelphia
The line shows Boston scoring six in the left on by play while Pal Hsh Bimali and Barrett produce two. Imball and Barrett add four. The Philadelphia game totals 69 to 31 with Boston at 41? The text lists Gerhtausser Padden Livingston Stewart Javery and Klutts as participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rucker
Mac IR
Ssvevesvenens
Acarp
Maynard
Adams
Vaughan
Wanner Rf
Canollli
Walker
Herrman
Fialan
Cam
Galen
Melton
Camilis
Bartell
Orengo
Mancuw
Waner
Herman
Camnish
New York
Brooklyn
Wittig
Mungo
Feldman
Witte
Hill—Wittle
Adame
Lacheytcher
Wittge
Amman
Barr
Jorda
Boston
Pal Hsh Bimali
Barrett
Imball
Beson
Philadelphia
Gerhtausser
Padden
lAvingston
Stewart
Javery
Klutts
Obituary of Joseph F Perry Charleston West Virginia
Joseph F Perry of Charleston West Virginia dies at 44. He led an awning firm and served as secretary treasurer of T E Perry and Sons Inc. A state legislator and Kanawha county delegate, he belonged to Masonic lodge and Charleston Rotary. Survived by father, wife, son and daughter. Services Friday at Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Joseph Flintlock Perry
Isla
T. E. Perry and Sons, Inc
U. S
Perry
House of Delegates
Kanawha
Masonic Lodge
West Virginians wounded in Aleutians and Italians held
War department lists 305 U S soldiers wounded in Aleutian combat including West Virginians Pvt William D Lilly Flat Top Pvt William H Marshall Wayne Pvt Edward E Massey Shrews bury and Pvt Virgil Woody Hen lawson Also eight West Virginians among 233 taken prisoner by Italians Pvt Kester C Claypool Pvt Harry C Dawson Pvt Leo E Earl Pvt William H Jones Jr Pvt Hezzie C Lewis Pvt Joseph F Morris Pvt Robert L Payton Pvt Claude Well To deliver first Mariner patrol bomber to the Navy engineers log 1 300 000 hours of work and one man would need 31 317 years at a 40 hour week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West
West Virginia
U. S. Army
War Department
Beatrice Jones
Charleston
Hezzie C. Lewis
Dessarie M. Lewis
Renick
Joseph F. Morris
Car Grie A. Morris
Page
Robert L. Payton
Amos N. Payton
Ceredo
Claude Well
Ruth Wells
Hundred
Problems To Come Before County Court In McDowell
The McDowell county court will hear several issues including the future operation of the Valley Boarding House at Capels due to funding cuts from the West Virginia legislature. The home houses 37 men and one woman and has been run by a five member council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County Court
Valley
Capels
Department of Public Assistance
Pauline Elliott
DPA
West Virginia
R. F. Gammon
Northfork
Oliver Beckner
Upland
Meyer Bell
Welch
C. S of
A. Lae
C. Arco
Connetion of Board
Welch and Ball
McDowell Dental
Two Held For Grand Jury On Murder Charges
Mary Havaco faced a grand jury on a May 29 killing of Frank Seger claiming self defense after Seger allegedly pulled a knife during a dispute at Havaco’s home. William Sparks, 15, waived hearing on a killing during an argument over a girl’s shoe, firing a shot into Carl Green’s heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of One Peace
W. R. Lockhart
Criminal Court
Mary
Havaco
Frank Seger
Seger
Welch
William Sparks
Capels
Carl Green
Greer
Young Sparks
Green
Rainy relief cools McDowell County after heatwave
A cooling rain eased the swelter in McDowell County on Tuesday with a high of 86 degrees reported by E F Ketter of Gary, a U S weather official. Overnight the temperature dropped to 65 degrees and by yesterday morning more rain fell. A cloudburst struck the Marbourg section flooding parts of the area with water up to three feet, damaging railroad tracks and county roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
E. F. Ketter
Gary
U. S
Marbourg
Five uncontested divorces granted in McDowell court
Judge Thoms FP grants five uncontested divorces in McDowell circuit court. Cases include Singleton B Law versus Lillian Law, Wesley Bradford versus Josie May Bradford, Camp Dixon Mitchell versus Raymond Mitchell, James H Highberger versus Juanita H Highberger, and Harry C Mickels versus Ursa M Mickels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell Circuit Court
Thoms
Singleton B. Law
Lillian Law
Wesley Bradford
Josie May Bradford
Camp Dixon Mitchell
Raymond Mitchell
James H. Highberger
Juanita H. Highberger
Harry C. Mickels
Ursa M. Mickels
Rockcastle Baptist Convention Brings 75 Attendees to Welch
About seventy five persons attended the 37th annual Rockcastle Baptist Christian Education convention in Welch yesterday. Sessions were held at the Baptist church with the theme The Christian and the Church. Christian youth participated in the evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockcastle
Program committee named for Pineville Welch Keystone event
The program committee includes Rev. G. P. Goode of Pineville Minnie D. Dorsey of Welch Rev. S. C. Blackburn of Keystone Rev. T. B. Lawler of Northfork Rev. D. L Pennington and Mr. Cline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Goode
Pineville
Minnie D. Dorsey
Welch
S. C. Blackburn
Keystone
T. B. Lawler
Northfork
D. L Pennington
Cline
Welch Briefs and Baseball Notes from July and June
Aviation cadet examining board to test young men in Welch on July 13 in the post office building. Selective Service sends two groups of selectees to Huntington by month end for physicals. JUDGE AT CLINIC Former Judge E C Marshall receiving treatment at Stevens Clinic hospital. Baseball notes include Milnar’s 1943 win and Culberson’s fourth inning homer for Boston over Philadelphia. A new type plane built under a project engineer with 29 engineer specs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Javery
Chuck Workman
Whitey Wietelmann
Boston
Braves
Javery
Motard
Philadelphia
Murtaugh
Norihey
Seeeteeeee
Adame
Ryan
Welch
Army
Selective Service Board 4
Saeger
Huntington
E. C. Marshall
McDowell Criminal Court
Stevens Clinic Hospital
Leon Culberson
Boston Red Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Shibe Park
Don Black
A's
Oscar Judd
Bosox
Ative
Boston Culberson
Te Fux
Luplen
Tabor
Doerr
Barna
Partee
Leke
Judd
Brown
Abrhoa
Mall
Ilack
Wagner
Ith
Doc Agiee
Wasnaves
Siebert
Culberson
Tyack
Tall
Heffner
Mayo
Lupien
Basle
Black
Huis
Jud
Nightcap shines with late homers in tense baseball tilt
The game featured a five run second inning by the Tribe off Hal White, followed by three home runs from Pinky Higgins Dick Wakefield and Rudy York. York’s shot with a man aboard in the eighth tied the contest in a high drama finish. Joe Hoover added a run with a sixth inning single.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
HO Huckett
Peneewee Boudreau
Cullenbine
Eveeeeess
Heath
Keltner
Heving
Totais
Detroit
al Cramer
Wakefield
Higgins
Tumitis
York
Hoover
Steeeweweniee
Hichards
Seeensenere
Newhouser
Nosar
Wood
Joe Hoover
Tne
Tribe
Little Hal White
Pinky Higgins
Dick Wakefield
Rudy York
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Circuit Court
Jersey
Guernsey
J. ©. Lilly
Kegley, W. Va
Princeton, W. Va
Yorks
Alvin York
Camp Oglethorpe, Ga
Princeton Society
Frederick Sackett
Frederick, Jr
Justin Sackett
Sackett
E. W. Cornett
Sara Gene
Maurine Wallace
Ann and
Hoge Hetherington
Mechanicsburg
Fort Thomas
Paracranhs
the Royal
Kiwanis
G. C. Auvil
Mercer School
Kiwanis Club
Auvil
Bernard Effron
Air Corps
Mercer
Burma
Assam
India
Bist
Lehrman
Serres
Owen
Johnny MacCarthy
Newt Kimball
Hugh Poland
Walt Pleat
Joseph F. Perry
ROYAL
Pony Express
Don
Red
Barry
Jinx Falkenberg
America
Tony Neal
Hollywood
McDowell County
Welch. Ae
Chiu, Chiu, Chiu, Chu
United China Relief
United States
Chiu
Great Britain
China
Canton
Kwokkeung
Kwok-ying
Kwok-yuen
Kwok-hing
States
Welch Briefs
Henry Oana
Tiger
Buddy Rosar
al Milnar
Kennedy
Naymick
Milmar
Roesar
White
Henshaw
Dana
Uneer
Ing
Salveson
RED Sox
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