Keffer Lad Killed By Truck In Princeton Mishap
10 year old Charles Whitten Keffer was struck by a truck on the Athens road in Princeton. Driver James Eaton and companion Riley McPeak from Pulaski, Va. were uncharged. Boy rode east, truck west. he swerved before the impact. Funeral Wednesday at 2 with Rev. Robert Croy at the home. Burial in Hessel cemetery. He was born March 19, 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Whitten Keffer
Lee Keffer
Hearn Addition
Princeton
Athens Road
Hearn
James Elbert Eaton
Pulaski
Riley McPeak
Eaton
C. C. Elmore
Hobson Smith
Smith
Robert Croy
Hessel
Fredeking- Seaver
Charles
Roy
Ralph
Gene
Billy Joe
Vinie
Barbara Ellen
Circuit Judge Issues Orders in Bankruptcy and Support Case
In circuit court Judge D M Easley entered orders in Gleason case allowing filing and claim of exemption against debt while ruling the debt is not dischargeable in the debtor’s bankruptcy estate. A rule was issued against Thomas Carlton Bivens to appear to show cause for failure to pay child support per court directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Easley
Gleason
Can
Helen Marie King Bivens
Thomas Carlton Bivens
Bivens
Two Men Fined and Jailed on Moonshine Charge
John Adkins and another man were fined and jailed after authorities found liquor on their person and at their location during a moonshine bust in a rural county. The incident underscores enforcement of illegal alcohol production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adkins
North Fork
Drunk Driving Charge Leads to Fine and License Revocation
Carl Jones was arrested Saturday night on a drunk driving charge. His license was revoked and his car impounded for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trate Carl Jones
Surface
Preacher Rev Atkins Headlines East Princeton Tent Meetings
Rev Max L. Atkins of Cleveland Tenn leads evening sermons at 7:30 PM under the Church of God tent in East Princeton. Mrs Atkins accompanies on piano and vocals. The series follows Rev T J Meade’s opener assisted by Estel Shrewsbury with music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Princeton
Max L. Atkins
Cleveland
Tenn
God
Atkins
Bible Training School
Sedans Collision on Bluefield Princeton Road Injures No One
Mack Dillon of Kimball and George Hamilton of East Gulf drove sedans that collided on the Bluefield Princeton road near Bluefield at 3 30 Sunday. Police said both cars were badly damaged but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Dillon
Kimball
George Hamilton
East Gulf
Bluefield Princeton Road
Bluefield
Four-H Girls Head to Jackson's Mill Camp
Patty Snidow Frances Williams Justyne Monroe Jane Wheeler Lou White Elgood Helen Madebe ston Sally Sue Tomchin Wilma Dunavant and Phyllis Curry among 4 H club members departing for the Younger 4 H state camp at Jackson's Mill led by Mercer 4 H club agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priday
Jackson's Mill
Patty Snidow
Frances Williams
Justyne Monroe
Princeton
Awning Fire at Mercer County Public Assistance Warehouse
A fire damaged the awning in front of the Mercer County Department of Public Assistance commodity warehouse on North Walker Street around 10 am Monday. Firefighters responded quickly and contained the blaze. investigators believe a lighted cigarette discarded carelessly caused the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Department of Public Assistance
Walker Street
ScoUTS Meeting Set For Wednesday Morning
The Girl Scouts aged 10 to 14 will meet in the scout room on Walker Street on Wednesday morning at 9 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Room
Walker Street
Brownies Meet This Afternoon With Mrs James Agnew
The Brownies will meet this afternoon at 2 o'clock with Mrs James Agnew on Harrison Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Agnew
Harrison Street
Suits Filed in Circuit Court Yesterday
Frank Mostello infant sues by Tony Mostello against Calvin Powell for damages 10000 in trespass on the case returnable July rules. Marion Kitts sues John Arthur Kitts in chancery July rules. C R Jewell sues Glenna Jewell in chancery July rules. Montry Davis sues in enuerly rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mostello
Tony Mostello
Calvin
Powell
Marion Uly Mae Kitts
John Arthur Kitts
C. R. Jewell
Glenna Jewell
Montry Davis
John Wayne Leads at Royal Theatre in Ride Him Cowboy
John Wayne stars as the lead in Ride Him Cowboy showing at the Royal Theatre today. The Western features action packed sequences and a bustling crowd expected for the matinee and evening performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wayne
Ride Him Cowboy
Royal Theatre Today
Husky Cowboy Star at Duke dazzles crowd with miracle horse
Spencer Tracy stars in Edison The Man at Mercer Theatre with Lynne Overman Travers and Rita Johnson in featured roles as the troupe presents a period drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
Spencer Tracy
Edison
Man
Mercer Theatre
Lynne Overman
Travers
Rita Johnson
Men Held for Grand Jury in Island Creek Car Theft
Ceed and Harvey were remanded to jail after being charged with larceny for stripping a car of parts on Island Creek a week earlier. They failed to post bond and were sent to jail awaiting grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceed
Joers
Harvey
Island Creek
Jall
McKell Estate to Pay Ohio Tax Claim
The McKell estate will pay a $229 018.72 inheritance tax claim to Ohio based on Ohio property valued at $2 535 354.26. Executor J Earl Beatty announced the amount after Ohio and West Virginia sought tax on the entire estate, estimated above $12 000 000. Beatty noted the payment covers the Ohio tax portion. McKell died in Ohio after living in West Virginia for about two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
William McKell
West Virginia
Ohio
J. Earl Beatty
Beatty
McKell
Payette
Raleith Counties
Farewell Parties Honor Local Women and Families
Readable society notes describe Miss Hope Wright's Washington government post sendoff with a Circle Drive party and gifts. Also covered are a farewell party for Jason Cox touring Norfolk and Pt. Meade and New York City, with lawn refreshments and games. The Salvation Army picnic for undivileged mothers is planned at the park with Louise White as transportation chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Wright
Washington
Circle Drive
R. H. Thorn
BE. T. Bowling
Faith Camper
Frances Bevins
Helen Jackson
Anne Belle
Mararet Smith
Katherine Wright
Ae Hoge
Emma Peck
Kersta
Kin
Parlty
Sven
Salvation Army
Te Park
Louise White
Transportation Committee
Radio Tuesday June 25 Broadcast Schedule Highlights
A dense listing of hourly radio program segments from 5:00 PM to 10:06 PM featuring acts like the Sunshine Sisters Walford Wrecking Co and the Lilly Mountaineers CompAny. Notable stations include Grahams Pharmacy and Coca Cola funded slots with a mix of bands, talk, and music shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Sisters
Walford Wrecking Co
LEE Moore
Buskirk Family
Bitone Merg
Golden JE Boys
Chicago House
Lilly Mountaineers CompAny
Hymn Sit Singers
Ea EE
THE
Graham Pharmacy
Breakfast Club
Granada Guide
PET M Company
Warlick's
Lee Lee Moore
Juanita
Drarbot
Mother Freuchtenberger Bakery
Woman’s Radio Journal
Clark Furniture CO
Coca-Cola
Tonic Tunes
Bluefield
Bluefield Hardware Co
News Co
Pioneer Boys
Preston Smith
Bi-Tone Corp
Sun RiSe Bottling Co
NEWS
Rhythm & Romance
World OF Sports
Fesenmeier Brewing Co
Superior-Sterling Co
Colonial Bulletin
Pepsi-Cola
Daily Serial and Music Programs Across Networks
Radio schedule lists 4:30 program blocks including Jack Armstrong on NBC Weal East and Irene Wicker. Golden Gate Quartet on CBS WABE. Dance Music Orchestra on MBS. 4:45 The O'Neills sketch on NBC Weal. Bud 8 Serial on NBC Wiz East. B Barrett Songs on NBC Blue. 5.05 Edwin C Hill on CBS WABE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Armstrong
Nbcweal-East
Nbe-Red-West
Irene Wicker
Nbc- Wiz
The
Golden Gate Quartet
Cbs-Wabe
Mbschain
the O'Neills
Nbcweal
Bud
Nbcwiz-East
B. Barrett
Nbe - Blue - Baines Chain
Edwin C
Weaf
Malcolm Claire
News -Red
Bill Stern
Wjz
Michael Loring
Cbs
Yvette
Nbc-Weaf
Dancing Music
Nbec
Paul Douglas
Rocky Gordon Seal
Nbsred-Chain
Lowell Thomas
Nbc
Basic
Bud Barton
Nbc - Blue - West
Cbswabe
Orphan le
Mbs- West
F. Waring
Nbcwear
H. Foote
Organ
Nbe
Amos and Andy
Lynn Cole
Cbs-Chain-West
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Mbs-Chain
Nbe-Blue
Cbs-Wabebasic
Arthur Hale
Mbs
Wor
H. V. Kaltenborn
Nbcred-Chain
Sam Baker
Johnny
Ned Jordan
New England
Horace Heidt
Chs
Wabc
Davis
Nbecweaf
the Cavalcade of
America
Radio Schedule Fragments Highlight 1940s Programs
Raw listings show a dense slate of 5:15 to 10:08 pm programs across NBC CBS and mutual networks. The guide includes news, music, sports, talk shows, dramas, and orchestras with alternating hosts and stations, reflecting a bustling broadcast season.
Templeton On Hindsight and Foresight
A continuation discusses topics from correspondence courses to savings bank accounts. The article references Templeton and outlines practical points on planning and financial literacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeton
Insurance lapse cautions and renewal reminders
The text advises reviewing insurance coverage to prevent lapse and notifying your agent or company early if a lapse may occur. It notes insurers offer resources to help those facing hard times and to keep policies active despite difficulties.
Wallpaper Decorating Ideas At Shi's Wall Paper Display
The article urges choosing wallpaper based on room purpose and furniture color, noting pastel tints are now practical and budget friendly. It highlights Imperial washable designs on display at Shi's Wall Paper and Paint on Raleigh street as an option for economical interiors. It also mentions starfish feet and tube-like arms with suction discs for movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shi ‘S
Raleigh Street
Raymond Kelly to Speak Here at Memorial Tonight
National commander of the American Legion J Kelly will fly to Charleston for luncheon at Edgewood Club then travel to Welch for a 7 p.m. Memorial Building dinner. Rotary Kiwanians Lions Club and McDowell Post 8 will join the program to honor the visiting official with colors, song, and remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Memorial Building
A J. Kelly
Charleston
Edgewood Country Club
Welch
Rotari- Kiwanians
Lions Club
McDowell Post No. 8
Amelia
Lex Len
Virginia
America
West
Tom
Seren Carrie
Trespassers Sentenced to 30 Days on Norfolk Western Property
Justice of the Peace W. S. Patrick sentenced two men to 30 days in jail for trespassing on Norfolk Western railway property. The defendants gave names as William Riley of Ohio and Frank Renke of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Western Railway
Justice of the Peace
Patrick
William Riley
Ohio
Renke Pennsy
Businessmen Plan Goodwill Tour Through Mc Dowell County
Forty or more merchants will take an annual Goodwill Tour from Welch at 6 30 a m traveling about 126 miles through Mc Dowell County Contact will reach about 60000 people and end at Blakely Field with a free Welch versus Williamson ball game Free tickets will be distributed to participants
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Welch
Emery
Blakely Fieldes
Williamson
Funeral Service for L. W. Powell
Funeral services are set for 2 o clock today at Houston Methodist church in Kimball for L. W. Powell 53 a native of Rocky Mount Virginia who lived in Mc Dowell county thirty years Rev J P Byrd will lead the service and burial follows at Woodlawn cemetery The body lies at the Vivian home prior to service casualty note: rest ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Methodist Church
Kimball
L. W. Powell
J. P. Byrd
Woodlawn Cem
Powell
Rocky Mount
McDowell County
Last rites for Roderfield man after fatal railroad incident
A man from Roderfield was killed in a Sunday railroad incident. Last rites were set for 2 30 in the Christian church, with burial at the local cemetery. Authorities found no evidence of foul play. He was the son of the local postmaster and leaves parents and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark P. Oxley
Iverness
Fla
Princeton
F. F. Petersburg
Nellie McIntosh Noel
Beatrice McIntosh
St. Petersburg
Troy W. Va
Columbus
Ohio
R. W. Ae
Lewis Gale Hospital
Zoanoke
Esterday
Eiere
W. Morefield
Christian Church
Orial
Roderfield
Noah
Rhage
Wing Brothers
William D’ Miller
Northfork
B. J. White
Early
Last Rites Today for Mine Victim in Red Bird Accident
Funeral services are held today for a resident killed in a mine accident near Red Bird. Authorities release few details as the community mourns the mining fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fom Wus
Branham Dies at 53 Funeral in Bull Creek Cemetery
Branham a motorman at the Red Bird mines for 12 years is mourned in a burial at a family cemetery on Bull Creek. He belonged to the Christian church and the others among Panther County residents. A union meeting of the County Wholesale and Retail Clerks is planned at the union hall over the Temple theatre in Welch with talks on achieving 100 percent attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull Creek
Branham
Red Bird Mines
Christian Church
Tte
Pa Earl
Bandy Ecil
Panther
Bertha Bailey
Mary Bailey
County Wholesale and Retail Clerks Union
Temple Theatre
Welch
Eas
Comee
McDowell Lodge Installs Officers
McDowell Lodge installed new officers with Pete Cokalis, a well known Welch resident and prominent business owner, mentioned among the attendees at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell Lodge
Pete Cokalis
Welch
Wes
Welch Personal Union to Meet
The Welch Personal Union of the McD area will hold its regular meeting this week to discuss community concerns and coordinate local volunteer efforts. Members are urged to attend at the designated hall for updates and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McD
Watch Your Health and Your Health Will Take Care of You
Winter swings and spring warmth make colds and flu common. Guard health with Bi-Tone products such as Bi-Tone Cold Capsules Bi-Tone Laxative Pills and Bi-Tone Tonic sold by medical or industrial suppliers. Inquire today for affordable relief and family health support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ses Ae
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Keffer Lad
Mishap Vigtin
Old Athens Road
James Eaton
Yyell
Hoyly
Lazenby Avenue
Princeton Society
Harry Karnes
Princeion
RADIO
Mbswor
Bob Hope
Nbcweaf
Wing
Mwor
Walt Doghouse
Ae — le
Ainey
Nbc-W News
Rca
Wabe
Nbcwear-East Waring
Dane Music Orch
Rch
Cbsaoe
Amos
Music Orch
Dbs Dixie
MLE 3
Saa Ns
Needlecraft Service, Inc
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
WHITE
Bluefield Road
cSea
Hale Avenue
OUR
ROYAL
Wayne
Mercer
Starring Spencer Tracy
Lynne Ovveran
Chas. Coeburn
Gene Lockhart
American Cafe
Princeton, W. Va
Raymond Kelly
Bradshaw Bartley
Anawalt
Etter Teter
Welch Teteee
Vivian
C. A. Hetherington Roderfield
Howe
M., Cinatl Os
Detroit
Heee
Vgoratl
Portland
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Broadway
New York City
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