Princeton Salvation Army Corps Recognizes Local Helpers
Princeton Salvation Army honored supporters at a Thursday dinner led by Major Fred L. Ruth. The event at the Princeton Corps Building celebrated individuals and groups aiding the corps, with Kiwanis of Princeton Athens winning the Bell Ringer award for Christmas kettle collections.
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Salvation Army
National Capital
Virginias
Fred L. Ruth
Princeton Salvation Army Corps
Corps
Princeton Avenue
Ruth
Korea
Virginia
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Princeton Corps
Kiwanis
Buddy Fry
Cape Grice
Princeton Elks Lodge
Princeton Lions Club
SA Board
Don Brohhard
Donald Cuppett
Fred Ruth
Bluefield Salvation Army
Don Davis
Lions Plea To Assist Atlanta Missing Children Drive
Bluefield Lions Club heard a fundraising plea from Bluefield State College students and Dr. Lawrence L. Beale for the Atlanta missing and murdered children families. Aimed at $18,000, donations to the Atlanta Children's Drive are urged via First National Bank of Bluefield, with about $2,500 raised so far. The program highlighted student efforts including a skateathon and bake sales, and stressed community support across races.
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Patricia Leslie
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Lions Club
Atlanta
Bluefield State College
Lawrence L. Beale
BSC
Bluefield
Marshall Murray
Murray
First National Bank of
Beale
Dr. Beale
Mount Zior Baptist Church
Tammy Martin
Paula Newbill
Mercer Circuit Court records plea in burglary case
Princeton defendant Randall C. Belcher pleaded guilty to attempting to commit a felony in Mercer County Circuit Court on Friday. A motion for probation was filed and a pre sentence report was ordered. Disposition set for May 7.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Randall C. Belcher
Bicycle Inspection Registration Today
PRINCETON The Princeton Police Department with area merchants sponsors a bicycle inspection and registration program today at East River Fire Station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The aim is to teach children bicycle safety and reduce theft risk. Parents should bring children to the Oliver Avenue fire station in East Princeton.
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Princeton
Princeton Police Department
East River
Oliver Avenue
East Princeton
Bland Citizenship Day Parade Opens in Bland County
A second annual Bland Citizenship Day parade kicks off today at 10 a.m. in front of Bland County Courthouse featuring antique cars and floats. Afterward the Bland Fairgrounds hosts gospel and bluegrass, a muzzle loading contest, crafts, games, and food. Speakers include Congressman William Princess Julie Jones, Graham High School senior and Dogwood Festival princess. Julie, daughter of James H. Jones and Mrs Jones, leads Graham band and has earned 10 straight superior ratings at a Virginia piano festival. The day also includes a Taxpayers Association meeting at 7:30 p.m., a 6:30 p.m. board session, a Beta Sigma Phi garage sale 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at 1112 Groveland Dr in Bluefield, Charity Bazaar Days at Mercer Mall May 19–21, and a $1,000 Poetry Contest prize from World of Poetry.
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Virginia
Bland County
Bland Fairgrounds
William
Julie Jones
Graham High School
Graham
Vinton
Julie
Virginia Federation of Music Lovers
Bristol
James H. Jones
Bluefield
Van
Magistrate Report Detailing Mercer County Hearings
Chief Magistrate Ernest R Six presided over cases including Leonard D Thompson Jr of 105 Park St Bluefield arraigned on driving while intoxicated and possession of a controlled substance released on 1200 bond for a preliminary hearing. Roger Dale Byrd of Rt 3 Box 733B Bluefield released on 3000 cash bond on possession and delivery charges. Wanda Hendricks of Tiffany Manor Bluefield pleaded guilty to reckless driving and received 14 days with time served. Paul Lee of Matoaka charged with destruction of property and battery released on 200 bond pending hearing. Barbara E Cochran of Box 79 McComas had worthless check warrant dismissed after payment. Carol Lee Agee of Rt 2 Box 249B Bluefield case dismissed after payment. Edna Alverson of Box 288 Serena had worthless check charge dismissed after payment. Wynthia W Thompson of Princeton facing three worthless check warrants with payments and court costs. Vinson Epperson Jr of Box E Maybeury had worthless check charges dismissed after payment. Wyatt's Super Market and Wyatt's Supermarket filed complaints in several cases.
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Mercer County
Ernest R
Leonard D. Thompson Jr
Park St
Bluefield
K.G. Walls
Roger Dale Byrd
Rt. 3
Roger Midkiff
Wanda Hendricks
Tiffany Manor
Princeton
C.R. Hutchens
Paul Lee
Matoaka
Leslie Catron
Barbara E. Cochran
McComas
Wyatt's
Carol Lee Agee
Rt. 2
Wyatt
Special Singing Services Set at Bearspring and Local Churches
Multiple church notices announce upcoming gospel events. Bearspring Methodist Church hosts a 7:30 p.m. service on Saturday May 9 featuring the Happy Hearts Quartet from Princeton. Other listings include a YPH A Department service in Freeman with Rev. Barry Earley as guest speaker, Easley's Tabernacle Choir providing music, and Mrs. Yvonne Wade in charge. Additional items note Gospel Tabernacle May 3 program led by Hattie MacBennett with Bluefield State Gospel Choir, Coaldale Freewill Baptist Church gospel singing led by Rev Roy Lacy, Mount Cavalry Baptist Church tribute to mothers at 3 p.m. with Rev Samuel Cannady, and Rose of Sharon United Holy Church Sunday services at Crescentview Bluefield including Sunday school at 11 a.m. and worship at noon led by Pastor Ré & Mrs Idella Jones.
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Happy Hearts Quartet
Princeton
Y.P.H.A. Department of
Jones Chapel
United Holy Church
Freeman
Barry Earley
Easley's Tabernacle
Easley’s
Tabernacle Choir
Yvonne Wade
Perry Slaughter
Gospel Tabernacle
Hattie MacBennett
Roanoke Street
Bluefield
Gwendolin Hamilton
Coaldale Freewill Baptist Church
Kirby
Roy Lacy
Mount Cavalry Baptist
Mount Cavalry Baptist Church
Samuel Cannady
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William Winfrey II
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Pizza Inn
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Mills Market
Acme
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Roselawn
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Wampler
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Mercer Mall
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World of Poetry
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Dept. B
Sacramento
Calif
Assembly OF God
W. Main St
Christ
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Eaton Park
Fla
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Edna Alverson
Box 288
Serena
Allen's
IGA
Wynthia W. Thompson
Moore
Allen’s
Vinson Epperson Jr
Box E
Maybeury
Square Street Pentecostal Holiness Church
Albert Taylor
Mohegan
Ada Chapel
Gospel Heralds
Junior Osborne
Rose OF Sharon
Rose of Sharon United Holy Church
Crescentview Apartments
Idella Jones
Brushfork National Guard Armory
Princeton Church of God
Children’s Church
Church OF God
Oliver Ave
Frank Meadows
Gilead
Orntons Mercer Mall
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