Princeton Circle Holds Regular Meeting at Mrs Barton’s Home
In Circle No 1 ald society of the christian church Mrs Piper led the meeting with devotional by Mrs L P Cormany Much business was discussed and refreshments served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Carl Martin and Mrs J B Barton Attending were Mesdames Piper L P Cormany Stecher Elzzebeth Tawe M Barton A J Broyles J K Lusk Elmer Barton Meadows Ernest Poff and two children Bernard Lee John Mullens W D Burwell Mieses Bowers and Clark The Junior C A R will meet with Anna Bob and Carrie Rich Saturday at 8 oclock at their College Hill home All officers for the Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary to be present at Sunday morning services Installation to be held Frederick Vermillion home sick with mumps Other family notes follow including Miss Gladys Simpson improving Carrington Hylton and Mrs Ray Hylton ill Hugh Sweeney visiting Dyer family funeral plans for Mr McCoys mother in Coeburn Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald Society of the Christian Church
W. J. Barton
Main Street
Stecher
Elzzebeth Tawe
M. Barton
A. J.broyles
J. K. Lusk
Elmer Barton
Meadows
Ernest Poff
Bernard Lee
John Mullens
W. D. Burwell
Mieses Bowers
Clark
Frederick Vermillion
Mary Frances Peck
Mary Smith
Walter Peck Sowers
Matoaka
Trixie Peck
Gladys Simpson
Carrington Hylton
Elin
Ray Hylton
Hugh Sweeney
Charleston
Dyer
Honaker Avenue
H. ©. McCoy
Kenneth
Coeburn
Mr. McCoy
Blackmailers Labeled Vilest Criminals by Lord Hewart
Two brothers sentenced for blackmail against a farmer spanning ten years. Lord Hewart Lord Chief Justice proclaimed blackmailers as the vilest criminals in the world, delivering the ruling in court at Lewes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewes
Beng
Lord Hewart
Eighth Grade Tigers Defeat Senior Class in Turbulent Showdown
The eighth grade Tigers upset the Senior class 23 to 15 on the high school court. Coach Gaylord Baker guided a determined underclassmen effort after recent tournament losses with field goals by Hall Campbell Jones Burton Austin Thornton Evans Peters and a 12-7 first half.
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Tigers
Gaylord Baker
Saeeee Thornton
Campbell Z .c
Jones Seta Ie
Hall
Campbell
Jones
Burton
Austin
Thornton
Evans
Peters
Beere
Dollar Day planned after merchants meeting
The Prince ton Merchants Association, after a report from the better business committee at Thursday’s meeting, votes to hold a Dollar Day on April 23. The annual banquet will be on April 22 with a Chamber of Commerce speaker. A street cleaning plan to reduce Mercer street dust is assigned to a committee to work with the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Merchants Association
Better Business Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Mercer Street
Mem
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promises Youthful Look
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel. It claims the product clears the liver and enriches the system, promising a natural buoyancy and brighter eyes. The olive tablet is described by its distinctive color and affordable price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Edwards
Summoning Witnesses for April Grand Jury
The criminal court clerk is issuing summonses for witnesses to appear before the April grand jury beginning next month. The term may run long with murder trials and cases involving moonshine operations in the county. Farming communities may be affected as jurors are needed, and many prisoners in the county jail await trial or transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Criminal Court
Mercer
Circuit
Criminal Courts
Dillard
Moundsville
Rotary Club Marks First Anniversary With Character Talk
At the Virginian hotel the Rotary Club marked its first anniversary with a talk by Rev Bamre of Bluefield on Character and its role in business and Rotary. Dr G L Todd led the program. J H Counts sang two solos with Jadys Meredith at the piano. Visitors included G R Cole Columbus OH E B Ballard and A H Gomm Charleston and Charles Mahood Princeton. The club plans a ladies night on April 17 and will elect officers for the coming Rotary year at next week’s annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Virginian Hotel
Bam Re
Bluefield
Rotary Clube
G. L. Todd
J. H Counts
Jadys Meredith
G. R. Cole
Columbus
BE. E. Ballard
A H. Gomm
Charleston
Charles Mahood
Princeton
Rotary
Presbyterian and Christian notices illuminate town life
Classifieds list lodging at 905 Highland and 203 Park avenues, lost shrine pin found, marriage license issued for J Richard Peery and Claudine Lane, and Cheeks murder appeal pending. Church schedules include Christian and Presbyterian services, youth groups, and a sermon lineup by Rev. Sinister and Rev. Phipps. City council discusses street widening while insurance agency Keatly and Glenn opens in town. Funeral announced for C C Clemons with Odd Fellows plan. A fiduciary order names Martha Cabbelbh as administratrix of Amandus Cabbell’s estate with $300 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Cabbelbh
Amandus Cabbell
Prohibition officers seize stills and arrest moonshine suspects
Welch and McDowell County officers report multiple raids over two days destroying liquor and mash. Oakey Porterfield and Joseph Belcher jailed after raid in Bottom Creek Hollow. Huffers court case fines total 200 dollars. Bramble and Bramwell raids yield cars and liquor seized. Federal agents L N Lambert and R L Taylor assist. state enforcement Eli Watkins and Dave Sarry credited. Community notes include hospital admissions and Salvation Army report on aid to families.
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Prohibition
Bottom Creek Hollow
Oakey Porterfield
Joseph Belcher
Huffera
A. L. Dickerson
Harold Belcher
Keystone
Kestone
Dickenson
Belcher
Bramwell
Virginia
Welch
L. N. Lambert
R. L. Taylor
Oes
Eli Watkins
Dave Scarrry
Thieves Fail to Steal Ford Car at Gary No. 11
Two would be car thieves tried to move a Ford touring car owned by a miner at Gary No. 11 on Friday night. The men overturned the vehicle in the road, fled on foot, leaving a tin cup with spilled moonshine and causing only slight damage to the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary No. 11
No. 11
McDowell County Post Holds Entertaining Legion Meeting
The McDowell county post No. 8 American Legion held a well attended meeting Thursday night led by Post Commander Lovett. The entertainment committee hosted a pie eating contest with pies judged for both appearance and taste. FW Hervey won the prize for taking the challenge most seriously. The post reports a strong record aiding ex service men by securing hospital placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
American Legion
Lovett
Scott
Bob Powell
H. K. Arnold
Hervey
Post No
Welch Area Personalities and Local Visitors
Mrs W J Hatfield returns from Virginia visit. George Swope, former Welch resident now in Asheville, returns for a brief Welch business trip. Frank Smoot, Earl Armentrout and Mrs C W Jackson of Bluefield visit. Rita Brewster recovers and goes out. Mrs Joseph M Sanders Jr visits Day family in Coalwood. Mrs J W Bryant of Winding Gul visits. Alex Gallaway and Mrs Red Reyburn of Vivien call on G H Callaway as he is treated in hospital. Mr and Mrs W E B Williams of Keystone visit friends. Marry Budnick of Keystone joins Merrill Budnick for a Grace Hospital examination.
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Welch
W. J. Hatfield
Virginia
George Swope
Asheville
N. C
Frank Smoot
Earl Armentrout
C. W. Jackson
Bluefield
Rita Brewster
Joseph M. Sanders, Jr
Franklin K. Day
Coalwood
J. W. Bryant
Winding Gul
Alex Gallaway
Red Reyburn
Vivien
G H. Callaway
W. EB. Williams
Keystone
Budnick
Merrill
Washington and Lee
Grace Hospital
Welch High School Hosts District Literary Contest
About 200 visitors from Mingo Mercer and McDowell counties attended as students from area high schools competed by number after a noon draw. Har vy Price of Princeton won the ovation, Tommy Woodford of Williamson won the essay, Mabel Witt of Northfork took the debate, and Frank Smoot of Bluefield High won the extemporaneous test. Winners advance to Morgantown for the state contest amid strong local interest.
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Welch High School
Mingo
Mercer
McDowell
Harvey Price
Princeton
Mies
Tommy’ Woodford
Williamson
Mabel Witt
Northfork
Frank Smoot
Bluefield High School
Price
Morgantown
Ben Roller
A. J. Woolford
Marshall College
Vernon Wood
Bluefield
Rotary Club Discusses Welch Relief Fund Drive
The Welch relief fund drive was the subject at the Rotary Club meeting held yesterday. Vice-President Graham Sale presided in President L B Woods absence. Sale outlined the Salvation Army work accomplished with the fund over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Rotary Club
Graham Sale
L. B. Woods
Charleston
Salvation Army
R. Ie
Concord College President Addresses Blue Stocking Club
The Blue Stocking Club of the Presbyterian church met with a large gathering last night. Dr. George Wert Diehl, president of Concord College, gave the principal speech describing the school and its work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Stocking Club
The
Presbyterian Church
George Wert Diehl
Concord cCllege
Prairie fires in South Dakota brought under control
Sioux Falls reports prairie fires that swept western South Dakota and the Rosebud Indian Reservation were checked today after leaving miles of blackened prairies and smoldering ruins. Winds diminished, ranchers and Indians slowed the flames along the Nebraska border. no verified deaths, several firefighters burned, livestock saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Nebraska
Rosebud
Thirty Five Witnesses Testify in Chesapeake Proctorville Clash
Lawrence county grand jury session in Ironton Ohio heard thirty five witnesses about the Chesapeake and Proctorville brawl that left one man dead and another seriously wounded. Prosecutor James Collier said no more witnesses would be called and deliberations would finish today. Jett Forgey and Melvin Neff are held on murder charges tied to Harrison Wilkes’s death. Freda Bise remains hospitalized in Huntington West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton
Ohio
Mar
Lawrence County Grand Jury
Chesapeake
Proctorville
James Collier
Jett Forgey
Marehall
Melvin Neff
Harrison Wilkes
FredaBise
Huntington
W. Va
Veroms
Ohio River
Court martial officers named in Beaufort liquor raid
Navy officials prepare court martial for several officers linked to the Beaufort liquor raid upon her Norfolk arrival February 24. Secretary Wilbur says a formal step follows a naval inquiry report and the names will not be released. Five or six officers are expected to face trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Navy Department
Des Aguines
Naval
Beaufort
Norfolk
West Indies
Wilbur
Naval Court of Inquiry
Spy Charge Girl's Revenge Sparks Village Scandal
Jeanne Dubrot accuses Pierre Armand of spying after he refuses marriage. Armand is arrested but later proven innocent. The case stirs local tensions as authorities investigate the alleged spy plot and the implications for personal honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile
Jeanne Dubrot
Pierre Armand
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Virginian
Emma Peck
Christian Circle Meeting
Anna Bob
Carrie Rich
College Hill
Woman's Auxiliary
Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary
First Baptist
Mattie Bowling
Mr. Bass Perkins
New York
Hartley Seatee
Ruth Oge
T. M. Johnson
8. B. Ogle
Tigers Wallop
Dr. Edwards
Olive
Highland Avenue
Park Avenue
County Court Clerk's Office
J. Richard Peery
Pocahontas
Claudine V. Lane
Supreme Court of Appeals
Thomas Cheeks
Cheeks
Supreme Court
Christian Church
R. M. Sinister
C. Barton
George W. Diehl
South Walker Street
South Ninth Street
Arrison
Eighth
Ninth Street
C. O. Keatly
Metropolitan ‘Life Insurance Company
H. L. Glenn
Atlantic Life Insurance Company
Conservative Life Insurance Company, Inc
Wheeling
Keatly & Glenn
West Virginia
Cullen Landis
Mildred Harris
Cecil Spooner
Charlotte Stevens
the Royal Today
Villian
Presbyterian Sunday School
C. C Clemons
Princeton Power Company
First Baptist Church
B. Ogle
Oakwood
Odd Fellows
Power Company
Mercer Insurance Agency, (Incorporated
General Insurance
S. F. Cleghon
Princeton, W. Va
Royal
GO Getters
Fighting Blood
Princeton Mill & Feed Co
Princeton Milling CO
Ford
Jasper Mailey
Ashland
Ciy
L. C. Hunt
Hemphill
Adjutant Campbell
King Lester
Kermit Grogan
Grogan
Entertainment Committee
CIA
Fred Bichert
Bichert
Kentucky
Ed Lahoun
Cattlesburg
Siger
M. Waugh
P. DD
J. Callaway Houchins
Northfork, W. Va
McDowell County Post
Wever
J. C. Mutsell
Con
Pateias
Port Wayne
Hutzell
Wayne
St. & Mo
Concord College
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