Archer Presents Annual Report on Mercer County Schools
The Mercer County annual report by County School Superintendent Charles H. Archer shows total school valuation at 3 192 970 dollars, eleven schools valued at 1 497 895, high schools 1 665 075, and elementary enrollment 12 101 with 17 460 total in all. It details pupil teacher ratios, teacher certificates, years of service, bus transportation, and funds raised from entertainments and libraries, plus 118 PTA chapters and 10 516 hot lunches served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Charles H. Archer
A. D F
Coke
Trolly Transit
Ti . Ede Gradians Ac
Man Arrest Returns From Bristol On Check Charge
Magistrate Carl Jones and A. F. Sims went to Bristol Virginia to fetch A C Andrews alias A C Ring alias A C Trice wanted for issuing a 97 dollar bad check. The note to L L Nichols timber operator was for timber from the Liberty Lumber and Furniture Co which did not exist. Ring was located in Bristol after a Virginia motor vehicle department inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Jones
A. F. Sims
Virginian Railway
Bristol
A. C. Andrews
A. C. Ring
A. C. Trice
L. L. Nichols
Si Ring
Liberty Lumber and Purniture Co
Jones
Princeton Area Personal Notes Highlight Local Travel
Miss Jackie Feazell spends the weekend with friends in Beck ley. Sworves Williams returns to Pulaski Virginia after a week with Mr and Mrs Ray Shutt. Mr and Mrs Silas Hoback of Detroit arrive for a month’s vacation with friends. Mr and Mrs Joseph Lisagor go to Chicago to visit children. Mrs J E Winfrey spent last week in eee. Tommie Aiken spends weekend with friends in food. Mrs O A Mitchem of will sing at Douglas Bible morning. Mr and Mrs T Lowe and daughter Carolyn return from ten days at Ocean View and Danville Virginia. E W Richardson returns from Indianapolis Kiwanis convention with John Child, Northfork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Feazell
Beckley
Sworves Williams
Pulaski
Ray Shutt
South Avenue
Silas Hoback
Detroit
Joseph Lisagor
Mercer Street
Chicago
Illinois
J. E. Winfrey
Eee
Tommie Aiken
O. A. Mitchem
Will
Douglas Bible
Presbyterian Church
T. Lowe
Carolyn
Ocean View
Danville
E. W. Richardson
Indianapolis
Kiwanis International
Northfork Club
John Child
Northfork
Probate of Peninnah Thomason Will Recorded
The will of Peninnah Thomason dated 26 1932 was admitted to probate in the county clerk's office yesterday. Leafyiley, daughter, was named executrix and the estate was left to Miss Bailey with Stella George Lelia and A M Sutton as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninnah Thomason
Stella George
Lelia
A. M. Sutton
Leafyiley
Miss Bailey
Revival at Princeton Holiness Church in Straley avenue
Rev. D. D. Freeman, back from South Africa after twelve and a half years as a missionary, conducts a two week revival at Princeton Holiness Church on Straley avenue with nightly services at 1 o'clock. Pastor J. M. Jewell leads the church. Next Monday, July 5, C. T. Sindow organizes the Fourth of July celebrations at Lake Shawnee starting at midnight with a dance. An old fiddler’s contest, water sports, band concerts, square dancing, and fireworks mark the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Freeman
United States
South Africa
Princeton Holiness Church
Straley Avenue
J. M. Jewell
C. T. Snidow
Lake Shawnee
Community Notices From Princeton Area
Miss Helen Tabor of Route 1 and Ruth Plasters of Welch spent two weeks with Anna Mary Honaker. Mr. and Mrs. O Light and Billie Byrd visited Bland Virginia. Mrs. Byrd returned with her. Sidney Neugent family and two daughters visited L Honaker. Brush Creek Farm Woman's club joined Know W V tour to Droop Mountain. Ralph Wie and Barbara Inverness visited Mrs. Byrd. Ralph extended stay. Wickline family attended Monroe County reunion. Weeks of Beckley visited Byrd family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Ruth Plasters
Welch
Anny Honaker
O. Light
Billie Byrd
Bland
Byrd
B. F. Snead
Sidney Neugen Ant
Pears
A L. Honaker
Anna Mary Honaker
Javin Page
D. Bratton
Ralph
Bluefield
Honaker
eXten
Brush Creek
Fla
B. A. Byrd
D. V. Wickline
Anna Marie
Lucille
Monroe County
Phillip Weeks
Beckley
First Church Activities Include Kiwanis Trip Noted
Rev Frank L Stuck reports attending the Kiwanis International convention in Indianapolis from June 21 to 25 with about 7000 delegates. West Virginia clubs were well represented and a San Francisco gathering is planned for next year. Guests from Pittsburgh Long Beach and other towns visit the Schuylers at Highland avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Stuck
Indianapolis
West Virginia
San Francisco
Birthday Honor For Miss Florence Caffee At Hoge Home
About fifty relatives gathered at Mrs. J. H. Hoge’s home to honor Aunt Florence Caffee. Guests enjoyed a midday repast in Southern hospitality style and the honoree received a bedside radio plus several personal gifts. The afternoon ended with a pleasant dispersal after an enjoyable occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hoge
Florence Caffee
Baby Girl Gladys Louise Born to Pred Family
A baby girl named Gladys Louise was born to Mr and Mrs Pred on June 20. She weighed nine pounds at birth. Mrs Pred, before marriage, was Gladys Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pred
Heath
Gladys Louise
Gladys Carter
Church services and classes announced for Hobson parish
The Rev. Jennings W. Hobson, rector. Church school and adult Bible class at 9 45 a m. Evening prayer and sermon at 7 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings W. Hobson
Circles of First Methodist Hold Meetings
Circles 1 through 4 of the First Methodist church plan meetings at 2 30 PM with assigned leaders and hosts on Park Avenue Athens Road Harrison Street Circle 5 on Highland Avenue Circle 6 7 and 9 postponed a week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
W. E. Frances
H. A. Shumate
Park Avenue
Ar Lazenby
P. M. Foster
Athens Road
Clinton Bonham
Frank Pettry
Harrison Street
Paul Covey
Marvin Miller
Circle No. 5
A. B. Croy
J. R. Bowman
Highland Avenue
Ircles
Mrs. Flaherty Hosts Five Tables of Bridge in Lynch Apartments
Mrs. E. O. Flaherty entertained five bridge tables at her Lynch apartments on Friday night. Colorful summer flowers adorned the decor, and the high score prize was won by Mrs. Henry Beck with the second prize going to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Flaherty
Bridge of Lovely
Lynch Apartments
Henry Beck
For Rent: Furnished NineRoom House in Princeton
Completely furnished nine room house with four bedrooms two baths a garage and garden. Electric range large Frigidaire hot water heat and gas for heating water and fireplace. $40 a month in advance. Tenant pays utilities. Contact Mrs. J R Rich 113 College Hill Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Rich
College Hill
Princeton
Maid Of Salem Romance Starring Colbert At Royal
Claudette Colbert plays a demure Puritan maiden in Maid of Salem with Fred McMurray at the Royal theatre today and Monday. Colbert is accused of witchcraft for withholding the lover’s name while McMurray debuts in his first romance role as a fugitive Virginia cavalier seeking refuge in Salem before 1692 witch trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudette Colbert
Salem
Fred McMurray
Royal Theatre Today
McMurray
Miss Mildred Hadden Wins Cut Prize At Event
Mrs. W L Custis hosts an event where Miss Mildred Hadden wins the cut prize. A ice course is served after the games by hostess and Misses Ogilva Stafford and Jackie Feazell to a group including Mesdames Custis Richardson Lambert Stinson Hall Heck Early Dowdy Johnson Williamson and several young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Custis
Mildred Hadden
Ogilva Stafford
Jackie Feazell
Mesdames
Eddie Richardson
Lloyd Lambert
Alton Stinson
George Hall
Henry Heck
Conley Early
C. W. Dowdy
E. K. Johnson
Sam Williamson
Lucy Mae Elliott
Billie Shumate
Ora Redman
Ruth Roney
Mary Roles
Minnie Sue Barger
Eleanor Booker
Bessie
Bertha Hale
Episcopal Auxiliary Meeting Set by Woman's Auxiliary
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Ep Church will meet Thursday at 3 PM at the home of Mrs. Merrill Calloway on College avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Auxiliary
Merrill Calloway
College Avenue
Prayer Meetings and Caroline Hylton Circle Notice
Prayer services will be held Monday at several homes with morning and afternoon sessions. Caroline Hylton circle of First Baptist church meets Monday night June 28 at 7 30 with Mrs George Hylton Jr on Main street. Invitation to all members. Dine in comfort at the H and C Grill opposite the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Stafford
South Avenue
Aeby
Center Street
Ruth Mann
Fifth Street
W. D. Pendleton
Hale Avenue
R. W. Cofer
Front Street
Caroline Hylton
The
First Baptist Church
George Hylton Jr
Main Street
H. and C. Grill
Post Office
RAND HOTEL Plate Luncheons At Courthouse Lunch Hour
Rand Hotel offers 24 hour dining with counter service and wholesome foods. Special dinners plate luncheons and short orders are available for those at court or courthouse business during lunch hour.
Goodwill Center DVB Finals Held at Goodwill Center
Commencement exercises of the Goodwill Center Daily Waraton Bible school were held Thursday evening. A processional of 125 children led by the intermediate division opened with pledges to the Christian flag the United States flag and the Bible. Followed by a memory work display and exhibits of handwork sewing and needlework. Miss Arendall director and faculty received praise for three weeks of student work including Bible and health studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill Center
Waraton Bible School
Bove
United States
Folowine
Mire
Alice Tee Arendall
Allie Lee Arendall
Frances
School Staff and Students List by Class and Teacher
Barksdale eras Mrs Harry Richards teachers beginers Mrs Garland Brock Miss Caroline Sanders and Miss Stela Clark primaries Mrs A L Griffey Miss Katharine Griffey juniors girls Mrs Leo Ridenour Mrs H C Hambric juniors boys Don Barksdale in termediates boys Ira Dishner intermediate girls Mrs O F Cooke
Social Notes From College Avenue And Nearby Visits
Mrs. Frederick Hemerick returns to Sandusky Mich after visiting her parents on College avenue. Mrs T M Johnson and Mrs Hartley Sanders attended the Baptist convention. Mrs W B Dangerfield returns to Staunton with her sister ill. niece Jean McCutcheon accompanies them. The Gatherums from Athens spend weekend in Richmond visiting Bob Gatherum. Mrs Wilbur Stout of Macon visits her mother on Park avenue. The McNutt family spent a week in Charlottesville and Washington DC. Mr and Mrs W S Gammon of Northfork visit T Lowe. Dwight Casey and daughter Betty Jean travel to Winston-Salem for Mrs J M Casey's critical illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Hemerick
George Woolfolk
College Avenue
Sandusky
Mich
T. M. Johnson
Hartley Sanders
Dangerfield
Walker Street
Staunton
Robert Gatherum
David
Athens
Richmond
Bob Gatherum
Wilbur Stout
Macon
Rogers
Park Avenue
Joe McNutt
Joe
Charlottesville
Washington, D. C
Gammon
Northfork
T. Lowe
Dwight Casey
Betty Jean Casey
Winston-Salem
Y. C
Aa Casey
J. M. Casey
Off icers Raid Giatto Arrests Made Friday Night
Sheriff G H Crumpecker Deputy Wiley Huffman and Constables J B Boyd and John McKinney raided two Giatto locations Friday night and made two arrests. John Brooks colored charged with having fourteen bonded liquor in his open tub fined and costs and sixty days in jail by Magistrate L Davis at Matoaka. John Allen colored charged with possession of moonshine liquor received a similar sentence by Squire Davidson. Possession of more than one gallon of legally purchased liquor is a violation of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Crumpecker
Wiley Huffman
J. B. Boyd
John McKinney
Giotto
John Brooks
Aes
Magistra’ L. Davis
Matoaka
John Allen
Squire Davidson
American Cafe Seeks Diners With Welcoming Service
When in quest of a meal stop at the American Cafe where you're always welcome. Enjoy good food tastefully prepared and courteously served. Start today with our special Sunday dinner featuring Seafoods fried chicken and other meats, freshest vegetables and fruits, and delectable desserts.
72 Acre Farm and Multiple Homes in Princeton Area
Real estate ad lists a 72 acre farm with 8 room country home, outbuildings, near Athlens and Princeton. several houses including a 6 room brick bungalow, 8 room frame dwelling near high school, a brick home at Matoaka, and other parcels with terms like cash plus monthly payments. Prices range from 2 850 to 4 500 dollars, with additional 100 acres and 26 acres offered near Beckley highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athlens
W. Va
Princeton
High
Narrows
Wolf Creek
Matoaka
Beckley Highway
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Pao TC
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
W. Vanday
Archer
Mne
Royal Wave Shoppe
Twin City
Cynthia Andrews
Millar Watt
the Fashion Shop
Shawnee Festival
Princeton, R
Helen Tabor
Princeton Society
First Church OF Christ
Seenanes
WL. Cook
Christian Endeavor Meeting
A. J. Schuyler
T. O. Schuyler
Ray John
Harry Holston
Holston
Odessa
Pittsburgh
Charlie Milton
Long Beach
Cal
Episcopal Church
Methodist
Kent Warner
Mercer St
Virginia Maytag CO
Troom
Henry St
Kenneth Richards
Hotpoint
Giatto
American Cafe
Brock Cottage
H. W. Straley
College Street
Hale Realty Co
Princton, W. Va
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