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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1939

Page

4

Princeton July Fourth program outlines 39 events and 286 fireworks

A detailed plan for Princeton's Fourth of July celebration lists 39 free events from 10 a.m. to nightfall, culminating in 286 distinct pyrotechnic displays at the municipal airport. The general committee, led by FP F VanCourt, finalized arrangements at a Wednesday meeting with multiple section chairs for athletic contests, contests for women, animal judging, parades, and an air circus with dare aviators.

Princeton Municipal FP. F. VanCourt 8. T. Bird Lee Patton Lot Joe M R. W. MacGlothiin Karnes Fred Wil- Memes Courthouse Hugh Neal Pe Oe Dare Aviators Princeton Monroe

Quota Club to Hold Rumage Sale for Underprivileged Tots

Princeton Quota club selects underprivileged children's work as its major project for the year and plans a rummage sale next Saturday July 1 in a Mercer street railroad coach near city hall. Donations of clothing for men women and children are being collected and will go to the children's fund while sales begin at ten o'clock.

Princeton Quota Club H. B. Pearis Mercer Street City Hall Nelle McIntosh

Princeton Paragrap hs Accuse d of Iron Theft

Paul Moye was fined 25 dollars plus costs and sentenced to thirty days in jail by Magistrate D T Carr on Wednesday. He was arrested Tuesday night at Modoc on charges of stealing iron from the tipple of the Turke Gap Coal and Coke Co. Wee ft G H Crumpecker, Cle cS. C. opera ian and Deputy Sheriff C C Elmore assisted in the case.

Paul Moye D. T. Carr Moye Modoc Turke Gap

Shirley Ratcliff Waives Hearing in Assault Case

Shirley Ratcliff waived a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Carl J. Jones on Wednesday. He posted a $500 bond to await jury action after being accused by H. C. Hearn of assault and battery and threats. Hearn, a foreman at the railroad shops, identified Kate as a former employee.

Shirley Ratcliff Carl J. Jones Ratcliff H. C. Hearn Hearn Kate

Beauty Naish Rise With Trane-Price Cosmetics

Lucillea unveils a new cosmetics line and markets it at Trane prices, turning the venture into a local success. The effort blends bold branding with accessible pricing, boosting visibility and sales in the community.

Lucillea Beauty Naish

Funeral service for Mrs Dora East Ton

Funeral services are announced for Mrs Dora Neane East Ton. A local church will host the services, with details pending. Friends and relatives are invited to attend and pay final respects.

Chamber discusses upcoming meeting with United accord

L. P. Dickle manager of the ones division will discuss plans at a meeting to be held. Any chamber member may attend the session.

L. P. Dickle Ones

Juvenile Court Hears Seven Cases Under McGrath

Judge John M. McGrath presided over seven juvenile court cases on Wednesday. One white boy was found guilty but judgment was deferred. Three juveniles were placed under probation officers for supervision. One case was handled generally.

John M. McGrath Ued

Retail Merchants Meet to Plan City Sales Event

The Retail Merchants commit tee of the chamber of commerce chaired by BE Ketron calls a morning meeting of city retail merchants at 10 o'clock in the chamber office. Plans for a sales event will be made at this gathering.

Chamber of Commerce BE. K. Ketron

Doctor Scott and Family Move to Arizona

Dr. A B Scott, eye ear nose and throat specialist, leaves Princeton today with his family for Flagstaff Arizona where they will establish their home They had previously come to Princeton from Arizona several years ago

A. B. Scott Princeton Flagstaff Arizona

Two Face Grand Jury For Box Car Breaking

Prank Taylor and Jess Blanken ship were remanded to jail in default. They are accused of breaking into a box car and two radios were taken. No mention was made of Boyd's work in the arrest item.

Taylor Jess Blankenship Boyd

Mercer Man Enters 4th of July Woodchopping Contest

Essie E. Bailey chair of the committee announces entry for the Princeton July 4 celebration. Murphy of Montcalm wishes to enter the cross-cut sawing contest and the old man's foot race, claiming he can outrun or out-saw any man over 60. His challenge is publicized to older competitors.

Essie E. Bailey Princeton Murphy Montcalm

Princeton Personal Notices Mention Local Visit and Travel

Mrs W B Morefield and daughter Mildred visit in Princeton. Sam Brazil of Kellogg Idaho tours Ed Price’s home as they return from Bramwell W Va. Jerrell and Carol Rees visit with grandparents T G Roberts. Miss Hesketh Bonham attends Charleston relatives and a wedding with Edna and Walter Hunter Jr.

W. B. Morefield Mildred Morefield Fred . Bluefield Sam Brazil Kellogg Idaho Brazil Ed Price Ritchie Street Brazill Bramwell W. A. Jerrell Carol Rees T. G. Roberts J. R. Rich JR Bayne Wells New York City Virginia Karnes W. B. Davis Elkridge Geuaniens Beach Delaware Bay

Bridge Underway on Potomac River Span in West Virginia

Berkeley Springs West Virginia June 28 officials said concrete pouring has begun on the main section of the new Po res river bridge Hencock and is expected to be ready for use in the fall.

Berkeley Springs W. Va Hencock

Kiwanis Convention Report Presented by Archer

Archer gives report on Kiwanis International convention at the weekly Kiwanis club meeting. The convention theme focused on leadership and service with mentions of Scott Bobbitt and Mulholland among noted attendees.

Archer Kiwanis International Kiwanis Club Scott J. 8. Bobbitt H. D.ridge C. C. Mulholland

Truck Company Sued for 35000 in Personal Injury Case

Plaintiffs Lucy G. Skinner C. Cruise Jr. and Jean Compton sue a truck company for 35000 total damages for injuries from a collision between their car and the defendant's truck. Jess O. Guills is listed among the claimants seeking 5000. The suit seeks damages for personal injuries.

Henry C. Cruise Lucy G. Skinner Jean Compton Jess O. Guills Plantiffs

Princeton Society Notice for Mrs. Harry Karnes

Society column notes Mrs. Harry Karnes open hours from 1 to 4 p m advising phone contact 115 L for arrangements.

Harry Karnes

Delphian club summer supper at log cabin and coin display

A social evening featured Mrs. Guy Ritter with United States coins and a collection loaned by George A. Swope Jr. Guests enjoyed a summer supper after which the Delphian club held a poetry discussion led by Mrs. Edgar Lazenby. Members and guests gathered for a formal program, including readings and a roll call of poets. Also noted is Junior D A R Story Hour set for morning in Memorial building with children’s sessions.

Appalachian Guy Ritter United States Pry Mexico Stucita George A. Swope, Jr China Sue Joan Ritter Delphian Club Conley Spewcee J. Vermillion Kate Mahood Ebb Witten Joe Hartley Sanders Ray Hyiton Welch E. McNeer William McNutt May Slavan J. Roe T. Bird la Rter Elizabeth Dyer Roanoke Eiidow Pembroke. W. Va Farrier Abingdon, Va D. A. BR Memorial Building

All Day Quilting at Silver Springs Church

The Woman's Missionary Union of Silver Springs Church hosts an all day quilting session at Mrs. John Shuff's Thorn ton Avenue home today. British auto ownership appears one vehicle per seventeen people in the country.

Woman's Missionary Union of the Silver Springs John Shuff Thornton Avenue

Winning Contract And A Fracture In Morgantown

The report describes a bridge hand where declarer wins by ruff control and a later squeeze, with commentary on bidding strategy. It also notes 13 year old Everett Case Jr of Clarksburg returning to hospital for his 20th bone fracture in eight years due to soft bones and limited schooling.

Edward Wen Slena West Mr. Hymes Trumps Trump Hymes Morgantown W. Va Everett Case, Jr Clarksburg

Miner declared insane after axe slaying

Miner charged with killing John Ginkas at Laura Lee on May 9 was found insane by a lunacy board. The 50 year old Borris described as short and stocky complained of buzzing in his muscles as the strike occurred.

John Ginkas Laura Lee Borris Short

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