Princeton City Council Closes Term with Final Meeting
The Princeton city council met for the final time, approving bills totaling 1845.09 and pledging a donation of 100 to the Salvation Army. J W Thompson received a sewer connection permit on PP Ritchie street, Appalachian Electric Power line work was planned, and Shaden and Fortune were tasked to remove a light on College street. The new council arrives July 1936 and will organize next Monday.
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Selvetion Army
J. W. Thompso
Ritchie Street
Appalachian Electric Power Orange
Mayo Moe Harper
Ft Shaden
Fortune
College Street
Suit for 10000 damage filed in circuit court
Irene Karnes sues the Bluefield Produce and Provision Company for 10000 dollars in circuit court, returnable to July rules. Armour and Company and others filed suit in chancery against Maude KE. Baugh, returnable to July rules.
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Irene Karnes
Bluefield Produce and Provision Company
Armour and Company
Maude KE. Baugh
Special Buys In Real Estate Offers Near Princeton
Real estate listing highlights 11 acres with a 5 room house near Princeton Athens road 199 acre farm 2% miles off road two wells orchard and a price of 2350 cash and 30 monthly payments includes lights and wet. stores options 1250 cash and 20 monthly. lots in Princeton addition with prices 59 to 250 all with simple terms. multiple tract offerings with 5 down and 5 monthly and house with 5 room, lights, bath, near school. contact Princeton office to mail in interest form and information requests.
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Prince Ob
Princeton
Pfh
Marriage Announcement of Billie Gray Overstreet and Cecil Gore
The marriage of Miss Billie Gray Overstreet and Mr. Cecil Gore was announced with the ceremony held in Repsienrg, Virginia on November 21. Mrs. Gore is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Quer of Liberty Town Maryland, former local residents. Mr. Gore is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F M. Gore of Princeton.
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Billie Gray Overstreet
Cecil Gore
Repsienrg
Bridge Tournament at Rich Home Prompts Additional Reservations
A contract bridge tournament is set for Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Rich on College Avenue. Additional reservations are expected.
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J. R. Rich
College Avenue
Gleaners' Class Plans Lake Shawnee Meeting
Members of the Gleaners class of the First Baptist Church led by Mrs Hartley Sanders will meet at the drug store by the courthouse at 5 30 this evening to travel to Lake Shawnee for their regular monthly gathering. All members are urged to attend.
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Gleaners
First Baptist Church
Hartley Sanders
Lake Shawnee
State Funds Cover Most County Schools Budget
The 1984 county schools financial statement shows state contributions totaling 606,714 of 764,853 in operating costs. Primary aid 356,300 and secondary aid 149,914. Local taxes added 255,144. Teachers fund disbursed 594,976 with remaining for maintenance. Bond fund payments in year not included.
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Yerioug
Princeton lieutenant wins 400 meter hurdles at NAC meet
Charles Rich a newly commissioned second lieutenant in the U S Army and member of the New York Athletic Club track team took part in the NAC annual outing and Metropolitan track meet at Glen Park, Donberg. He won the 400 meter low hurdle in 67.3 seconds and will represent the NAC in the national championships. Rich, a West Point graduate, was named to the event for the national meet.
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U. S. Army
New York Athletic Club
Glen Park
Donberg
Rich Will
Charles Rich
West A
Lincoln Prefers July Fourth Meet Notes and Berlin Olympic Link
Six records fell at the N A C meet Saturday in Lincoln Nebraska. Eeutenant Rich may join the LA 3 team in Berlin next year. He is the son of Mr and Mrs R Rich of Princeton.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Eeutenant Rich
Berlin
R. Rich
Princeton
Mercer County Figure Wins Multiple Illustration Contracts
N B Hensley, former Mercer County resident, who traveled here for his mother Mrs Francis Hensley funeral, is an artist based in New York and has recently secured drawing contracts with Sinclair Oil Company. He also secured assignments from American Girl, Knox Hat, and Dennison Manufacturing.
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N. B. Hensley
Mercer County
Francis Hensley
New York
Sinclair Oil Company
Knox Hat Company
Dennison Manufacturing Company
Juvenile five sent to Pruntytown industrial school
Sheriff J. C. Fanning and Deputy Dale Bailey took five boys to Pruntytown on Tuesday. Judge John M. Mc Breve ordered their commitment to the industrial school in juvenile court last Wednesday.
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J. C. Fanning
Dale Bailey
Pruntytown
John M. McBreve
Thomas fined and jailed for beating a board bill
Carl Thomas faced Magistrate W S Reynolds and was fined 31 dollars and sentenced to thirty days in jail for beating a board bill. Constable John Hurst escorted Thomas to the county jail.
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Carl Thomas
W. S. Reynolds
John Hurst
Thomas
Morris FHA agent to speak at Princeton women’s meeting
The Woman's club of Princeton hosts Mrs. A S Morris of Parkersburg a federal housing administration field representative Thursday at 2 30 PM in the Memorial building She will discuss modernization of homes and FHA programs Mrs Morris a former Parkersburg real estate dealer heads local civic groups and advocates women’s role in home planning Also Friday she speaks at a women’s meeting in Athens Jack Cruise of Clarksburg will discuss FHA finances for home construction renovations or mortgages in Princeton Pennsylvania leads on mineral value by state across the country
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Woman's Club of
Princeton
A. S. Morris
Parkersburg
Federal Housing Administration
Memorial Building
Woman's Club
Morris
Garen Club
Progressive dinner and dance entertain Athens youths
In Athens W V on Thursday evening several young people were entertained with a progressive dinner. Courses were hosted by Mildred Harris Sam Cutright Inez Mures and Harriet Fie then a dessert and dance followed at various homes. Attendees included Kaliya Whittaker Inez McGraw G J Fink Bob Wall Irene Cooper and Lillian Lilly with chaperones Pauline Rogers and Virginia Van Horn.
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Athens
W. Va
Mildred Harris
Sam Cutright
Inez M Ures
Peres
Harriet Fi
Kaliya Whittaker
Ais
Inez McGraw
Herty m Cure Harris
Fae
G. J. Fink
Atheryneae
Bob Wall
Irene Cooper
Lillian Lilly
Chapr
Pauline Rogers
Virginia van Horn
Social party honors visiting Miss Marjorie Fankhauser
Miss Frances Coper of Athena hosted a Thursday afternoon party for Miss Marjorie Fankhauser of Paynesville visiting her aunt Miss Pearle Fankhauser a teacher at Concord College.
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Frances Coper
Athena
Marjorie Fankhauser
Paynesyville
Byne
Pearlenkhauser
Concord College
Athenian Sub Deb Club Initiates Three Members in Athens
Ruth Harriet Rice Micky Scott and Kathryn Whittaker were initiated into the Athenian Sub Deb club of Athens. The initiation occurred at the home of Lillian Lilly.
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Ruth Harriet Rice
Micky Scott
Kathryn Whittaker
Athens
Fornahey
Lillian Lilly
Princeton Area Personal Notices Selections Of Visitors
Miss Bedie Bird of Rock visits Mrs. J. S. Markell on Honaker avenue. Mr. and Mrs. K. R. Lee occupy Main street. Robert Brown and two children return home on Highland avenue after a three weeks trip to Washington Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Fulton Woods Jr. visits from Ersequanvil while Judge and Mrs. G. Woods host. Eakin family of Radford with parents Judge and Mrs. Hugh G. Woods. Edith Norris of Washington visits Mrs. N. P. Perkins on North Walker street. Dr. J. S. Markell and Bodie Bird plan time at White Sulphur Springs. Markell to Rotary in Lewisburg. J. L. Caldwell operated on for appendicitis at Memorial hospital. Susie Johnson of Itmann visits sister Ruby Johnson on Straley avenue, then travels to Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Barton spend days in Charleston and Huntington. Lena Rivers and H. C. Johnson visit relatives in Willowtown. Marie Blankenship of Kegley and Virginia Newkirk of Ninth street have tonsils removed at Scott’s clinic. Tom Sullivan and Millicent of Louisville Ky visit city. Elizabeth Fry and sister Jean Williams depart for Baltimore and New York.
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Rock
J. S. Markell
Honaker Avenue
Ands. KR. Lee
Main Street
North Carolina
Robert Brown
Highland Avenue
Washington
Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Fulton Woodls Jr
Eresakvil
G. Woods
Edgar Lazenby
Ellen
Center Street
Charleston
Huntington
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Radford
Eakin
Hugh G. Woods
Clarence Norris
Edith
Norris
N. P. Perkins
North
Walker Street
Bodie Bird
White Sulphur Springs
Dr. Markell
Lewisburg
J. L. Caldwell
Reynolds Avenue
Memorial Hospital
Susie Johnson
Itmann
Ruby Johnson
Straley Avenue
Virginia
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Elizabeth Fry
Jean Williams
Baltimore
New York
Town mail complaint over courteous Portland carriers
An anonymous letter to Portland city officials ridiculed mail carriers for being too thoughtful and courteous. Signed by "a looker for mail," the writer lamented frequent door visits and even advocated hobnailing postmen’s shoes in protest.
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Portland
Ore
City Puisance Division
Summe's Weethearts By Mabel McElliott
Zoe imagines romance as John Kaye grows intrigued by her while a missing incriminating note haunts her. The scene unfolds with dog chaos, flirtation, and tension as Gracia McKaine’s presence stirs jealousy and potential scandal. The page ends with Zoe clutching the folded paper.
House for sale in Princeton with auto trade-in option
Good house in a favorable location offers part payment with an automobile in good condition. Contact M. B. Wallingfed at 226 Center Street, Princeton.
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M. B. Wallingfed
Center Street
Princeton
Donkey Baseball Match Delivers Laughs and Records
The Fate team led by Jim Williams beat the Leana squad headed by Harve Shumate 4 to 3 in a humorous donkey baseball game. Dr Olroy of the Fats hit two home runs, a first in the event, as donkeys wandered near home plate and players chased errant hits. American Legion post sponsored the quirky contest.
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Jim Williamas
Leana
Harve Shumate
Dr. Olroy
Fats
Home Plate
Incefon American Legion Post
Four Rum Store Workers Released in Spencer
Four men at the Spencer liquor store were released, leaving three employees. The commission blamed low business since its June 17 opening and said more staff may be rehired if activity increases. A Montgomery store opened today with plans for Welch Thurgay and Logan locations this week.
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W. Va
Spencer
Millard Thomasson
Earl W. Price
Oscar Counts
Oerk
Montgomery
Welch Thurgray
Logan
Welch Rotary Club hears diverse Welch event reports
Welch Rotarians met to discuss welfare work and a Norfolk and Western railroad history talk. Major Turner spoke on state welfare farms and child camps while Mr Smith described railroad growth and coal tonnage through McDowell County. Alec Potter will address Welch in an inter city Rotary gathering.
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Varigué
Gom
Norfolk and West
Smith
Lynepure
Bristol
Norfolk and Western
Ee Pbt Actunls
Ge M. Tol
Snapeworth
Rev. D. Dorsey
W. E. Dickerson
J. D. Raw
Foadridge Sale
Guy M. Hallworth
R. Moore Pont
D. M. Dorsey
Dave Scott
James A. French
Welch Rotary Club
Alec Potter
Switzerand
Rotary International of Europe
Potter
Welch
Weet
Virginia
Eppeleckiee
Ies
If. S. Shanklin
Yilcoe
W. O. Tracy
Thefield
Hugh Maloney
McDowell County
P. Arley
S. A. Daniels
Newmen Effron in City Amidst Visits From Friends
Newmen Effron formerly of Welch now in Cincinnati spends several days in the city with friends Mrs. C. C. Coburn and daughter Kitty. Coburns have returned from Roanoke Virginia after visiting relatives for two weeks.
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Newmen Effron
Welch
Cincinnati, C
C. C. Coburn
Kitty
Roanoke
Welch Liquor Store Set to Open This Thursday
Stocking of the Welch store began yesterday with three truckloads of liquors from a warehouse of the state liquor control commission. The question control commission stated it hopes to open the local store Thursday, though no definite date for opening has been announced.
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Welch
Atrucis
Ques Control Commission
Thureday
State Liquor Control Commission
Betty Belcher In Critical Condition After Shooting
Betty Belcher of Crumpler remains in critical condition at Stevens Clinic after being shot at her home by her husband Frank Belcher. The bullet was removed from her spinal cord, but recovery looks unlikely. Belcher is jailed awaiting the outcome of the wounds.
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Betty Belcher
Crumpler
Frank Belcher
Stevens Clinic
Funeral Rites Today for Mrs Lucy North
Funeral services are set for Mrs Lucy Alice North a longtime Key Athos resident who died in a local hospital at midnight Monday. Rites begin at 2 pm at Keystone with Pastor Renie Jordan officiating. Interment will be Thursday at 11 am at Finchas Cemetery.
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Keystone
Lucy Alice North
Key- Athos
Keystone Tata
Vne Renie
Jordan
I Crumpler
Wweleh
Girty Ree
Welch
Fincas ‘Mre
North
Widow of Charles Patterson North Dies After Fall
An elderly Keystone resident, widow of Charles Patterson North, died after a fall at home that left her with a broken leg and critical injuries. She had lived in Keystone for about 38 years and is survived by a daughter, a sister, and a local pallbearer group. The event is noted with a January 15, 1891 reference.
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Charles Patterson North
North
Keystone
Nen
B. Tate
Ah Stone
P. D. Stevens
Fincastle, Va
F. W Hardy
B.C. Williams
D. A. Atking
E. Eliot
W. H. Nschowell
Ane
W. Dye
Power Company Worker Fractures Left Leg
A power company worker, Welch, was injured while working with a team near Madbp. He fractured his left leg and was transported to Stevens clinic for treatment. Welch recently moved his family to Princeton from Coalwood sub-station where he served as a separator.
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Welch
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Quiere
Stevens Clinic
Slate
Independent Order
Odd Reese
Inspectors Review Federal Building Site Conditions
Local inspectors surveyed five sites for a proposed federal building. Property owners voiced concerns about waste management and access as teams from the Department of Construction and the Treasury toured areas near Yor and Waynlinson, reporting preliminary findings last night.
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Cubmit Welch
Mt Fe
Wwaynlinson
Treasury to Purchase Property for Federal Building Near Welch
Inspectors arrived Monday morning and worked until yesterday afternoon examining sites. Federal rules restrict public notices to Washington. A sum of 145000 dollars has been allocated from separate public funds for erection of a federal building near Welch.
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Treasury
Washington
Welch
Detroit fugitive Frank Maggio seized in Anawalt
Frank Maggio alias Frank May, wanted in Detroit on a wife shooting charge, was arrested Monday night in Anawalt by state troopers and Gary police. He fled July 13, 1932, and had been in McDowell County since shortly after the crime. Michigan officers waived extradition and were notified.
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Detroit
Mich
Frank Maggio
Frank May
Anawalt
Gary
Maggio
McDowell County
Maggie
Welch Personalities Return Home After Visit
Richard Voce and Carl Maipede, guests of Frankie Lafolla on Hobart Street, left for Pittsburgh, Pa. yesterday. Sam M. Lambert and son attended to Ness matters. HB Thom of Charlton, ERA field supervisor, visited the local BRA office yesterday.
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Richard Voce
Carl Maipede
Frankie Lafolla
Hobart Street
Pittsburgh
Sam M. Lambert
Sam di Meee
Ness
HB Thom
Charlton
ERA
BRA
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