Community War Fund Drive Ends At Princeton
The Princeton and East River National Fund and Community drive ends with $8,120 to National War Fund $2,000 to Boy Scouts and $2,000 to Salvation Army. Directors approve $1,200 from community fund for Princeton Youth Inc year round recreation. Pledges payable to Esther Hoge at chamber of commerce offices.
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Princeton and East River
National — Fund
Community Ign
National War Fund
Boy Scouts
Salvation Army
Cest
Princeton Youth, Inc
Esther Hoge
Chamber of Commerce
Salvation Army Captain Announces Special Meetings at Princeton
Captain Roy Tolcher of the Princeton Salvation Army corps announces upcoming special meetings. Details on dates and venues were not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Tolcher
Salvation Army Corps
Princeton
Salvation Army Campaign Opens in Local Chapel
The Salvation Army starts its On to Pentecost campaign with chapel meetings led by Capt. Baker of Bluefield, conducting outreach across the southern states from the Fifth Street chapel tonight.
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Salvation Army Chapel
Fifth Street
Baker
Bluefield
Salvation Army
Giles County Organizes Life Saving and Rescue Squad
A 36 member Giles County group met in the trial justice's office to organize a life saving and rescue squad. Raymond Chambers of Glen Lyn was named captain with W D Tohpron as president and Wick Narrows as secretary treasurer. Lieutenants named were H E Agesburg and T Cale Givens, Pearisburg, with J L Dillon and S E B Hed supporting the effort.
For Sale Three building lots in Princeton Hearn addition
Three good build ing lots in Hearn addition of Princeton for sale. Can be sold separately or together. Write RFD Box 125 Princeton West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearn Addition
Princeton
W. Va
Wanted ride from Princeton to Crowe shering House
WANTED A ride between Princeton and Crowe s her ing House Kellysvil Leave Princeton 6 20. Leave Kellysville 5. Contact R V Wills 522 Wash Phone 368 J
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Crow Wes Hering House
Kellysvil
Kellysville
R. V. Wills
Masonic Lodge Holds Annual Day Meeting in Pearisburg
Giles county lodges convened their annual day meeting Saturday evening in the basement of Pearisburg Episcopal church. Toastmaster Anderson E. Shumate presided with tributes by W. C. Caudill Jane Dillon and Frank Wedd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles County
Pearisburg Episcopal Church
Anderson E. Shumate
W. C. Caudill
Jane Dillon
Frank Wedd
Sales chairmen announced for Giles County Christmas Seals
Miss Mary St Clair announces Mrs C L Ingram Pearlsburg as vice chairman and lists district chairs for the annual Christmas Seal sales to begin in Giles County in November. Names include Glen Lyn Mrs E L Knight Rich Creek Mrs W O Woodson Narrows Mrs Terry H Pearisburg and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary St. Clair
Giles County Tuberculois Association
C. L. Ingram
Pearlsburg
Glen Lyn
E. L. Knight
Rich Creek
W. O. Woodson
Narrows
Terry H
Pearisburg
8. D
Rickman
Kimballton
McDonald
Pem
Salvation Army Truck To Collect Paper In Princeton
The Salvation Army will send a paper collection truck to Princeton on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to pick up salvage. Residents needing pickup can arrange with Capt Tolcher. He notes many calls for clothes for needy persons, especially school clothes, and requests donations at the Fifth Street office or via telephone 363.
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Salvation Army
Princeton
Tolcher
Ae Army
Fifth Street
Capt. Tolcher
Mercer County Crippled Children Society Meets Over Seals
Officers and directors met at the Memorial building Friday night and decided to accept a doubled Easter Seal quota for 1945. The 1945 quota was set at 500,000 seals, with several crippled children to be aided as a result of the meeting's action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Crippled Children Society
Salvation Army Board To Meet In Regular Session
The Salvation Army advisory board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening at 7 o clock in the memo ao building. It is urged that members be present.
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The
Salvation Army
Memoao
County Christmas Seal drive plans announced
Pearisburg and Narrows leaders Mrs Leona Nash and Mrs C C Linkenhaker head the tuberculosis committee with Chester J Stafford as publicity chairman. The county quota is 1075.55 dollars. District plans for Christmas Seal Sunday in churches on November 26 and related school events.
Narrows P T A Forms Organization At High School
Parents and teachers in Narrows convened in the high school auditorium Thursday to establish a permanent Parent-Teacher Association with temporary chair Mrs. James A. Newton presiding. Officers for the year include T. M. Hurst president Mrs. M. C. Newton vice president and Mrs. Isabelle Slusser secretary treasurer. A committee was formed to address school facilities for auditorium and elementary buildings. Six juniors joined the Narrows High School chapter of the National PTA. New members Peggy Lester Barbara Hare Peggy Jennings Phyllis Bowles Peggy Peck and Dickie Newton joined. officers include Cornelia Woodson president Marguerite Kessler vice president Newton treasurer. Miss Cuba Hardwick sponsors the club.
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P.T. A. Group
Narrows
James A. Newton
T. M. Hurst
M. C. Newton
Isabelle Slusser
Ark
Ahegu
Camquetesse
Narrows High School
Peggy Lester
Barbara Hare
Peggy Jennings
Phyllis Bowles
Peggy Peck
Dickie Newton
Cornelia Woodson
Marguerite Kessler
Clie Newton
Cuba Hardwick
Pioneer Club Meeting At Celanese Plant
The Pioneer Club of the Celanese Corporation of America Giles County plant held a dinner meeting Tuesday evening at the Genera tel. J Frank Hesep Jr and Reed Ls presided with guests from New York City and the Celanese plant in Maryland. The New Year's dance occurred on December 29 at the hotel. R M Sanford of Pearisburg chaired a movie event listing Careers for December 4. A Tuesday event will feature toy gifts for underprivileged children. Betty Johnson hosted a girls class event.
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Pioneer Club
P Pioneer Club
Celanese Corporation of America
Giles County
Genera
Pearisburg
Cnarey
First Christian Sunday School Elects Officers 1944 45
In Monrovia the Internemmte Girls class of the First Christian Sunday School held a session at William Street home. Officers chosen for 1944 45 include Chris cas president Guay nelle Beamer vice president and Miss Gilda Beamer secretary. The Susannah Wesley circle of the WSCS heard talks by W Ott and Mrs. Ross and Mary Priddy announced missionaries return from China. A Christmas party with the eslegan guild was planned for December 12 at the home economics cottage.
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First Christian Sunday School
William Street
Chriscas
Presiden Guaynelle Beamer
Gilda Beamer
Susannah Wesley
WSCS
W. Ott
Ross
Mary Priddy
Holston
China
Eslegan Guild
T. M. Hurs
Fairless Cunningham
Henry L. Smith
C. J. Burgess
Ernestine Priddy
Rockford Berg
M. L. Tyrell
W. O. Meadows
J. R. Hilton
Mah Wesley Guild
Home
Lucille
Geneva Hale
C A. MacClaugherty
For Sale Light Bus and 33 Chevrolet Sedan Nearby Park
Light six tire bus for sale in good condition. Also a 1933 Chevrolet sedan listed by M. J. Dillon near Glenwood Park school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Dillon
Glenwood Park School
For Rent Furnished Apartment to Couple Without Children
Furnished apartment available for a couple with no children. Call 353 J, Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Club Notes Mention Guests and Yearly Party
The report records servicemen at the club with Mrs. Sarah Newman as a guest. Mrs. Merle Pennington reviews Also the Hills by Frances Parkinson Keys. The next meeting is December 19 at Mrs. Co. ft. Johnson's home for an annual party. each member should bring a present.
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Price
Sarah Newman
Merle Pennington
the Hills
Frances Parkinson Keys
Co. Ft. Johnson
Evening gathering at M Chariton home hosts several guests
A French club party was held at Ard M Chariton's home Thursday evening with members and guests including Mrs T C Johnson Mrs W D Trout Mrs H H Brown Mrs Harry V Witt Miss Ruthie Frances Coeburn Miss Virginia Jean Ivery and others receiving patronage and prizes.
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Ard M. Chariton
T. C. Johnson
W. D. Trout
TF. Aoe
H. H. Brown
Harry V. Witt
H de Los Herbert
I. F. Saunders, Jr
Ruthie
Frances (Coeburn
Virginia
Jean Ivery
Circle No. 2 Woman's supper at the manse hosted by Mrs Sperow
Circle No 2 of the Woman's group held a supper at the manse with Mrs B F Sperow as hostess Mrs J E Wade and Rev B F Need were present Plans were made for the Pollyanna party at the December meeting to be hosted by Mrs Jack Adams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncay Qreame
Rs. B. F. Sperow
J. EB. Wade
B. F. Need
Jack Adams
Club meetings set for week in area
The November Junior Woman's Club meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the home economics cottage. Narrows Woman's Club executive session is Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the General MacArthur hall. Mrs Laur A Newton chairs the art committee. McComas chapter U D Co Giles County meets Friday at the home of Mrs James Adlar. Giles County American Legion Auxiliary unit meets Monday at 7 30 p.m. in the p orts cottage with Williams Galax Ninth district committeewoman as guest.
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The
Narrows Woman's Club
Ovens
Laur A. Newton
McComas
U. D. Co. Giles County
James Adlar
Giles County
American Legion Auxiliary
Mondor
Williams, Galax
Ninth District
Bridge Club Hosts Another Weekly Meeting
The Wednesday bridge club met with Mrs J W Rockett as hostess for the last gathering. Guest Mrs Hi H Brown received a gift. Mrs Heart won the high prize, with Mrs T H Gearheart second and Mrs T Cover Johnson taking the bingo award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
J. W. Rockett
Hi. H. Brown
Heart
T. H. Gearheart
T. Cover Johnson
Social Notes Highlight Local Family Celebrations
Social notes recount E F Towell hosting a Friday party for twelve friends for her son Tommy s fifth birthday. Mrs Thomas Dy hosts a dinner for grandson James Priddy Bailey of Ohio State University, and K M Hale entertains a dinner for his nephew Ensign William Gordon Simmons as he departs to report for duty. Nearby, a dinner honors their nephew William Gordon Simmons. Miss Ola Belle Radford remains under convalescence at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Towell
Tommy
Thomas Dy
James Priddy Bailey
Ohio State University
K. M. Hale
Ensign William Gordon Simmons
Scon
Bnlliam Gordon Simmons
Pineville Circuit Court Convenes for Completion of Term
Wyoming county circuit court opens to finish October term docket. Cases include Walter Pope Jr. vs Bill Perry over a 1937 Chevrolet sedan balance. Alimony for Obera Smith against John Smith, $40 monthly and $75 attorney fee. Wilma Roupe custody suit and fees. Elizabeth Scott divorce from John Henry Scott with costs and attorney fees. Marver’s divorce from nk Berger and Mary Holdsclaw surname restoration. Ohn Casey placed on five year probation with employment condition after jail for non support. Local high school war drive totals $217.92 with class prizes and a one day holiday before Thanksgiving.
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Wyoming County Circuit
Walter Pope, Jr
Bill Perry
Obera Smith
John Smith
Wilma Roupe
Freelin Roupe
Cort
Elizabeth Scott
John Henry Scott
Fee Marver
Nk Berger
Mary Holdsclaw
Ohn Casey
Emerson Memorial Baptist Church Fourth Dedication Anniversary
The Rev Charlies Emerson Memorial Baptist Church holds its fourth dedication anniversary with morning worship at 10, evening service at 7 30. Dr Hugh D Pickett will bring the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Emerson
Local Social Notes From Rich Creek Area
Mrs. L. C. and Mrs. Pauline R. Williams return from Ne. Miss Clarence Garland and Miss Lillian Kirtland ill. Mr. and Mrs. J. B Shealley visit Ba Md with mother. Mrs. FE. G. Johnson with sister in Charleston critical. Eugene grantson back from Jefferson Roanoke. Lilly move to Rich Creek. Colonel Preston hotel dinner for birthday. Big Shrader critically ill in Springdale Pa. J. H. Millicons still seriously ill. See Williams remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Massie
Rich Creek
Clarence Garland
Pauline R. Williams
Lillian Kirtland
J. B Shealley
Ba Md
FE. G. Johnson
R. P. Walton
Charleston
Eugene Gerantson
Jefferson Hospital
Roanoke
Moses Lilly
Andry
Gregory
Grover
Land
Colonel Preston
Big Shrader
Springdale
L. Shrader
J. H. Millicons
Williams
Real Estate Bargains Near Princeton Offer Farms and Homes
A stream of listings near Princeton describes several real estate bargains. Properties include 24 acres with a large house and outbuildings, 20 acres of level land with a country home, 16 1/2 acres near coal fields, a 53 acre truck farm with multiple barns, and an 85 acre farm with extensive equipment. Prices range from about 4 000 to 5 250 dollars with terms and cash options. Properties are located along rocked and hard roads, near schools and churches, with additional lots and residences offered nearby. NEAR POCAHONTAS VA features a 4 room house on about 16 acres.
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Princeton
Church Io
Green Tree Service
Bluefield
State Road
Lashmeet
Rocked Road
Pocahontas
Boissevain
Lail
Mrs Steele Injured in Fall at School Playground
Mrs. A. Steele, a teacher near Wolf Pen, fractured her arm in a fall on the school playground Monday. She is a patient at Welch hospital and is married to L. Steele of Pineville.
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A. Steele
Wolf Pen
Welch Hospital
Pineville
Jurch
Pineville Woman's Club Meets at High School
The Pineville Woman's Club held its Friday meeting in the high school with president Mrs. A P Boxley presiding. Members discussed changing meeting day to Friday and planned a dance next month. Health nurse Miss Mullens spoke on communicable diseases with pictures. Refreshments were served by Mrs C A Blankenship Mrs Virgil Stewart and Miss Frances Bailey. next meeting at high school on December 1 at 8 oclock all members urged to attend.
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Pineville Woman's Club
A. P. Boxley
Mullens
C. A. Blankenship
Virgil Stewart
Frances Bailey
Hodson Soldier Visits Family Before Lemore B 24 Training
Pfc Ernest Hodson, son of Mrs 8 G Hodson and brother of Mull ens High teacher Lee Hodson, stops in Mullens before heading to Lemore California for further B 24 training. He trained at Amarillo and Harlingen, completed basic gunnery and second engineer training, earned his gunnery wings, and was promoted to private first class. A Mullens High School graduate, he enlisted in June 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hodson
8. G. Hodson
Lee Hodson
Mullens
Lemore
Calif
Mullens High School
Crafts announce birth of Freddie Harold at Simon
Mr and Mrs Robert Craft of Simon announce the arrival of a son Freddie Harold. The newborn is two weeks old and doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Craft
Simon
Freddie Harold
War Fund Drive progress reported by county treasurer
Treasurer M H Lusi reports five donors have contributed 4620 58 toward a 10000 county quota. The drive is ongoing with plans by a committee to complete the fundraising and expects more cooperation in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Lusi
Commt
Connie Postle
Inspection of Eastern Star chapter after official visit
Observers with EB 8 C of Eastern Star attend the inspection of Neville Chapter 110 and share a meal at the Cow Shed on Jesse Jain after the event. officials enjoyed a chicken dinner and the drive to complete the inspection weeks later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne —. Ee
Jesse Jain
Pineville Soldier Returns From Overseas Wounded
Pfc. Carson Halsey son of Mr and Mrs Halsey of Pineville returns to the states after months overseas. Wounded in action recently he is at Stark hospital awaiting transfer for further treatment. He has been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action against the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Carson Halsey
Andy Halsey
Pineville
States
Halsey
Stark Hospital
Army Hospital
Remembrance of Donte Well Passes in 1929
In remembrance of Donte Well who died November 20 1929. We shall sleep but not forever for there will be a glorious dawn and a resurrection morning. Sadly missed by Mrs Annie Martin and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donte Well
Annie Martin
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Princeton News
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
National Fund
Army
J. Tracy Honaker
R. Honaker
France
Tracy
Ing
Fla
News of
P.T. A
W. D. Toh
Secre
Tarywick
Oo Witten
H. E. Ageesburg
T. Cale Givens
Jimmy
Royal Theatre
Princeton Bank & Trust Co
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Crippled Children Society
Salvation Army Board
Betty Johnson
First Presbyterian Church
Robert L. Wheeler
8. B. Cummings
Ruth J. Thweites
R. L. Wheeler
E. P. Dayton
F. A. Bane, Jr
Haven Slusser
Claude Blackburn
Scouts
MVET
A .N. McNeil
A. Mansfield
Hazel Ae Bell
Mansfield
First Version
L. B. Bennett
First Christian Church
Pearisburo
Tom Baldwin
Forrest Robertson
Emily Sale
Cyphers Furniture Company
C. S. Johnston
Betty Cooner
James
Celanese Corporation of
America
Narrows, Virginia
General MacArthur
Ola Belle Radford
Mercer
SUN
Spike Jones
Vaughn Monroe
His Orchestra
ROYAL
Foumaa Etkheor Life Speer
Pineville, W. Va
Circuit Court
USC War Fund
Woman's Club
Glen Fork Quartet
Pineville Quartet
Pineville High School
I Soy County
Direc Mes
Dolan
Jefferson Ital
Princeton, W. Vo
Princeton, W. VA
A. F
A. M
R. C. Buchanan, W. M
East River District
E. Dale Bailey
Justice of the Peace
First Baptist Church
Bodell
Mercer St
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