Lambert Fights Richlands Defeat In Municipal Ballot
R. L. Lambert defeated by two votes in Richlands mayoral race. Notices alleging improperly marked ballots were counted and discarded cite challenges filed in Richlands and Tazewell circuit court. Three candidates stood for mayor with McCall winning 127 to 125 for Lambert and 16 for Liddle. all candidates were Democrats.
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R. L. Lambert
G. W. McCall
Richlands
Lambert Lon
Tazewell
McCall
Imge County
Lambert
R. W. Liddle
Commissioners of Election
Liddle
B. J. Cook
Automobile Club Extends Hours for License Tags
The Bluefield Automobile Club will stay open until 10 p m this week to assist motorists who deferred 1938 3 license tag applications. A special arrangement with the state license bureau allows rapid processing with about 100 daily applications. Night hours accommodate tags arriving on Charleston buses after 9 p m and Saturday service will also run.
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Bluefield Automobile Club
Miss Brammer
Bluefield Club
State Automobile License Bureau
Ing Lcenses
Charleston
Ammar Brothers Suit Faces Afternoon Arguments
Judge George W. McClintic will hear arguments today in the Ammar Brothers of Williamson v Fidelity and Deposit Co of Baltimore after evidence was completed. Trial began Tuesday and may end at noon. next, Harry Baldwin Jr of Bluefield va sues Frank B. Albins of Athens for damages for malicious prosecution.
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George W. McClintic
United States District Court
Ammar Brothers
Williamson
Fidelity and Deposit Corporation of
Baltimore
Harry Baldwin, Jr
Bluefield
Frank B. Albins
Athens
Mullens Band to Play in Gala Fourth Fest
The Mullens high school band led by Charles Kailing will join the July 4th parade in the town and compete in a band contest at Bluefield stadium. The group previously entertained the chamber of commerce goodwill trip in Wyoming county and is among about 25 bands entered in the Independence Day celebration.
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Mullens
Charles Kailing
Bluefield Stadium
Chamber of Commerce
Wyoming County
Moose leader to visit for state conference plans
P. G. Meaders, Charleston attorney and head of the West Virginia Moose Association, is due to arrive to supervise plans for the state course of the fraternity. John W. Haldren said the new annex of the Moose Home at Mercer Street and McCulloch is ready for dedication between July 1 and 5, pending furnishings and equipment.
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P. G. Meaders
Charleston
West Virginia Moose Association
John W. Haldren
Mercer Street
McCulloch
Nnc
Princeton Bucket Brigade Saves Dwellings
Neighbors on the Princeton Athens road formed a bucket line and saved Mrs. Cora Stovall's home around 10 45 am after a gasoline iron exploded. Mrs. Stovall received burns on both hands and was rushed to Memorial hospital with aid from Abe Waddell Earl Goad and Jack Chandler. Fire department response was minimal.
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Cora Stovall
Princeton - Athens Road
Princeton
Sons of the Legion to Elect Officers Friday
Fifteen sons of World War veterans met at the Memorial building Tuesday night to organize the Sons of the Legion in Princeton. American Legion officers will be elected by the boys Friday night in the Memorial building. Applications will be filed for a charter and the charter will stay open briefly for new applicants.
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Sons of World War Veterans
Memorial Building
Sons of the Legion
Princeton American Legion
Memorial Ding
Freeman to Lecture at Pentecostal Church Tonight
The Rev. Dellas D. Freeman of Transvaal Providence South Africa will speak at the Pentecostal Holiness church on First street and Straley avenue tonight. He and his wife have spent over seventeen years as foreign missionaries in South Africa. A feature will be moving pictures Freeman filmed in Africa, including scenes not previously captured. The missionaries will attend one service and the public is invited.
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Dellas D. Freeman
Transvaal
Providence
South Africa
Pentecostal Holiness Church
First Street
Straley Avenue
Freeman
Africa
Thieves Steal Roan Cow Near Pisgah Road Home
Thieves backed a truck to a lane near H. B. Lambert on Pisgah road near Princeton and stole a horned roan cow. They struck another cow in the head. the animal is expected to die. Lambert offers a $25 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction.
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H. 8
Lambert
Pisgah Road
Princeton
Princeton Delphian Club Meets at Mrs Hoge’s Home
Mrs J H Hoge entertained the Princeton Delphian Club at her South Street home Tuesday at 8 pm. President absent. Mrs J P Dyer presided. Secretary Mrs Dewey Bailey read minutes. roll called names of members present. Program on Poetry of Today led by Mrs G B Halstead featured readings by Mrs Edgar Lazenby and others. Social hour included ice course with hostesses Mrs W M Preston Miss Esther Hoge and Mrs Lillie K Sutton. Guests included Mrs Smith and others. Watterson Lodge 472 to meet Friday at 2 pm in Walker Hall. drill team to practice afterward.
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Delphian Club
J. H. Hoge
South Street
J. P. Dyer
Dewey Bailey
Toy
G. B. Halstead
Edgar Lazenby
Grace Nell Crowell
Jerr
C. T. Snidow
I. i Smith
Lillie K. Sutton
G. A. Swope
Aroreen
A Nixon
Blanc
Smith
Stolen Car Burned Near Camp Creek Hill
Lawrence Wimmer of Bluefield reported his car stolen Tuesday night. A truck driver saw two suspicious men near Camp Creek Hill and later the vehicle was found burning with the front wheels and tires missing. Sheriff Crumpecker and Deputy Dye investigated and searched between Camp Creek and the Raleigh line but could not locate the stolen wheels.
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Lawrence Wimmer
Bluefield
Camp Hill
Grier
P. L.ye
Crumpecker
Carye
Camp Creek
Raleigh
Relief budget rises in Mercer County July 1938
Mercer county Department of Public Assistance reports July 1938 relief funds total 462 more than a year earlier despite a 2 reduction in the general relief budget. County director John Mastin notes rising relief demands since January due to unemployment, with a basic caseload around 325 persons.
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Mercer County Department of Public Assistance
John Mastin
Mastin
Health champion to be in contest for 4-H girls
Miss Betty Snidow of the Prince ton Keep-A-Going 4-H club is named county health champion and will represent the county at the state health contest during the older girls camp at Jacksons Mill. The county health event on June 8 saw 35 participants with five boys and three girls in close contention. Snidow will travel with Marjorie Bratton and Beatrice Belcher and Mildred Jones as the group heads to the camp.
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Betty Snidow
Princeton
4-H Club
Jackson’s Mill
Jackson's Mill
Snidow
Marjorie Bratton
Glenwood Club
Beatrice Belcher
Mildred Jones
Nemours
R. W. McGlothiin
Mrs. McGlothiin
Jane Smith
Princeton Trail Blazers
Louise Belcher
Tyrone Belcher
Willowton Club
Ey Wil
Eton
McGlothiins
Chicago hog market summary shows uneven tone and price shifts
Chicago traders report a market with uneven demand and higher quotes on some hogs. Direct sales total around 2,500, with lighter weights near 10.42 and larger hogs around 7.00 to 7.50, while cattle and calves activity and holdovers are noted.
Sugar market reports quiet with modest Philippine sale
New York sugar markets were quiet with slight gains on a 27 000 bag Philippine sale due next week at 2 68 per pound. No 3 sugar closed unchanged to one point higher on 1600 tons traded.
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New York
Philippines
Textile markets show steady demand for small weaves and prints
New York textile markets opened with moderate activity. Buyers pursued minor weaves and print cloths in scattered lots. Polished goods maintained gains from last week. Rayon yarns moved fairly, burlap weakened after recent gains. Raw silk held firm.
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New York
Beckley Man Sentenced Six Years For Larceny
Paul Stroud was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to larceny and a second offense felony. He admitted stealing a revolver. The article notes water density near ocean surface remains similar at extreme depths.
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Beckley
W. Va
Paul Stroud
Robbery at Bluestone Filling Station 15
Martin's filling station at Bluestone Junction was broken into. Merchandise worth 75 dollars and a 32 calibre pistol were stolen after a window was broken. Sheriff Crum pecker and Deputy Elmore investigated. loot included uniforms, Purol Oil, beer, and other items.
C. C. Steele Files for County Court Nomination
C C Steele of Lamar filed his certificate of announcement for the Republican nomination for county court member in the circuit clerk's office yesterday.
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C. C. Steele
C. H. Steel
Lamar Field
Baltimore Livestock Market Report Knits Cattle Hogs And Lambs
Baltimore on June 29 reports cattle 150 and calves 50 with steers steady to good and choice up to 10.00 while cutters five dollars. Hogs 400 head rise with 140 200 lb pigs at 9.30 to 9.50 and 210 240 lb at 9.05. Spring lambs steady with fat spring buck lambs and ewes trading around 6.50 to 8.50 and 3.50 down for fat ewes.
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Baltimore
Dept. R
Chicago Wheat Market Reverses Early Gains
Chicago grain market ends the session mixed after early upturns. Wheat futures finish unchanged to 0.75 cents lower, with July at 75.75, September 76.00. corn down about 2 cents, oats near steady, and provisions virtually steady as well.
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Chicago
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Tibet
North Carolina
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Gold Key
Bailey Lumber Co
Gold Key Homes Department
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J Millar
Bucket Brigade
Athens Road
Sons OF Legion Post
Pentecostal Church
Princeton Society
Watterson Lodge
Walker Hall
Bluefielder
Chicago Livestock
Dupont
Bluefield SupPly CO
Bluefield, W. VA
Duco
Oulu
Lanton
Essley
Nelly Dows
Fancy Sox
Tweeds
Knox
Bemberg
Santon Department Store
Voiles
Batiste
Dimity
Bluestone Filling Station
Baltimore Livestock
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