Judge Enters Multiple Orders in Mercer Circuit Court
Judge F Morton Wagner signed several orders in Mercer Circuit Court. Actions noted as settled or dismissed include John Logan versus Elija Hill and Earl Hamlet for a May 25 1962 auto collision, and Arthur Fulmer against Vernon W Brown Jr settled. Other cases set for trial include John Brooks versus Fannie Adkins Brooks with August term, and Vernon Cox versus Ida Cardwell seeking 5500. Divorce actions filed include Virginia Henry versus Elmer Henry and Blanche Goings versus Claude Goings.
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F. Morton Wagner
Mercer
John Logan
Elija Hill
Earl Hamlet
Logan
Hill
Hamlet
Arthur Fulmer
Charlotte
Vernon W. Brown Jr
Fulmer
Kenneth B. Asbury
Carl J. Smith
John Brooks
Fannie Adkins Brooks
Virginia Lucille Henry
Elmer Henry
Blanche Y. Goings
Claude C. Goings
Signs Must Stop Moving On State Highways
State Road Commission ordered removal or stationary conversion of advertising signs with moving parts along state highways. SRC official Robert L. Childers stated the motion violates state law and will be halted by the Outdoor Advertising Division. Court procedures booklet for the State Supreme Court prepped by Clerk Kenneth E. Hines to aid county clerks. Guy R. O'Dell named chief of field inspectors for the Public Service Commission Motor Carrier Division. praised for 14 years with the division. L. A. Garten appointed safety inspector. both will oversee statewide operations.
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Charleston
State Capitol
State Road Commission
Robert L. Childers
SRC
Childers
State Supreme Court
Kenneth E. Hines
Guy R. O'Dell
Leivasy
Nicholas County
Public Service Commission
O'Dell
L. A. Garten
Fayetteville
Garten
Barron Invited To N and W Pier Ceremony
Norfolk Virginia AP Gov Barron of West Virginia is invited to attend the dedication of Norfolk and Western Railways new coal pier at Lambert Point on Sept 18. Principal speaker will be Christian A Herter special assistant to President Kennedy for trade negotiations. The pier began operating last December with the first loading tower. the second was completed in July.
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Norfolk, Va
Barron
West Virginia
Norfolk and Western Railway
Lamberts Point
Norfolk
Christian A. Herter
Kennedy
Three 13 year olds cause damage spree in Princeton
Three 13 year old boys went on a rampage in Princeton Monday night or early Tuesday morning. Patrolmen Hedrick and Fields picked them up and turned them over to their parents. A road block on South 7th Street was removed and several residents reported damaged shrubs, flowers, and pots in multiple yards.
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Princeton
W. R. Hedrick
Harry Fields
South 7Th Street
C. E. Morris
Ritchie Street
J. E. Gwinn
Nellie G. Bowling
Hypes
Princeton Ave
Akers
Mason Grimm
Bee St
Marie Noble
Bluefield Avenue
Cosmos satellite leads Soviet unmanned reach
From Moscow the AP reports a 19th Cosmos series satellite in orbit sending scientific data to Earth. In Vienna the IAEA official said the test ban treaty could speed peaceful atomic uses, freeing scientists for development in poorer nations. In Manila 1400 Peace Corps volunteers in 11 Asian nations receive the Ramon Magsaysay award for international understanding. In London thieves steal furs paintings and silver worth 56000 dollars from Michael Sieff's home while he and his family are away. In Damascus Premier Bitar said Syria is ready to sign the East West nuclear test ban treaty soon.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Soviet Union
Moscow Radio
Vienna
International Atomic Energy Agency
Henry Seligman
Manila
Peace Corps
Ramon Magsaysay
The
Magsaysay Foundation
Magsaysay
Philippines
Damascus
Syria
Salah Bitar
Miller Family Reunion Planned at Rich Creek Park
The Miller family will gather Sunday August 18 at Rich Creek Park Virginia for a reunion. Rev Roy Comer of Christian Ridge Tabernacle Church will lead morning services at 10 o clock with group singing through the day. A business session follows in the afternoon and members are asked to bring lunch baskets. Mann Miller of Peterstown serves as president.
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Miller
Rich Creek Park
Lindside Park
Roy Comer
Christian Ridge Tabernacle Church
Atted
Mann Miller
Peterstown
Miller Group
Educator To Speak To Graham Kiwanis
C. R. Marston of the University of Tennessee faculty will speak to the Graham Kiwanis Club in Bluefield Virginia on Thursday August 8. He coordinates Vocational Education in Sullivan County Tennessee and holds a Maryville College degree and a UT master's. Dr. W L Pierce invites anyone interested in the State Education Department to attend the dinner at 6 15 p m followed by Marston’s talk.
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C. R. Marston
University of Tennessee
Sullivan County
Tenn
Graham Kiwanis Club
Bluefield
Marston
Maryville College
W. L. Pierce
The
Kiwanians
State Education Department
Pierce
Interest in Short Selling Grows Among Investors
Wall Street analyst Gerald M. Loeb notes rising short interest on the New York Stock Exchange from 350,000 in 1941 to over 6.8 million at peak and about 5.6 million as of July 15. He discusses the risks, rules, and psychology of short selling and why profits are rare for non professionals.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Washington
Securities & Exchange Commission
550 Gallon Still Destroyed In Patrick County
Authorities raided and destroyed a 550 gallon still 15 miles west of Stuart in Patrick County. Howard Bowman age 48 of Claudeville was charged with manufacturing illegal whisky and released on a 1000 dollar bond for a August 20 preliminary hearing in Martinsville. Officers also destroyed 1500 gallons of mash 24 cases of empty fruit jars and confiscated a car and pickup.
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Stuart
Here
Patrick County
Howard Bowman
Claudeville
Martinsville
Holt Ridge
Patrick
New Zealand Hires 34 American Teachers for Posts
Wellington sources say New Zealand will bring 34 U.S. teachers to post primary schools for three year terms. Government information service announced the recruitment.
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New Zealand
Wellington
United States
Government Information Service
Karnes Family Reunion Set for Lake Shawnee Sunday
The Karnes family reunion, held for over 30 years, will be observed Sunday August 11 at Lake Shawnee five miles north of Princeton. Members from at least seven states including West Virginia are expected to attend with films from prior reunions to be shown. Henry Karnes urges picnics and drinks with watermelons on the grounds.
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Karnes
Lake Shawnee
Princeton
West Virginia
Arkansas
Illinois
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Henry Karnes
Karnes Group
Henry
Madison Karnes
Mercer County
Rich Creek
Spanishburg
Deeds and Wedlock Requests Filed in Mercer County
Deeds recorded include Roselawn Memorial Gardens to Charlie or Rachel Broyle for lots and units, and Hobart M. and Ivory F. Riggs to Charley and Lila Lester for 3.4 acres Beaver Pond District. Marriage license applications were filed by Gary Lloyd Cro y and Judy Ann Worrell of Princeton, John Plato Nanney III of Knoxville, and Scarlett Patricia Davis of Bluefield.
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Mercer County Clerk's Office
Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Inc
Charlie M
Rachel J. Broyle
Christus
Samuel
Late Rogers
Hannah
Willie Rogers
Mollie Clark
Pinnacle
Hobart M
Ivory F. Riggs
Charley
Lila Lester
Coin Show Plans Will Be Discussed
The Bluefield and Princeton coin clubs will discuss their proposed coin show at the Princeton club meeting at 8 p.m. Friday in the Princeton Bank and Trust Co. A short business session and coin auction follow, with refreshments served.
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Bluefield
Princeton
Princeton Bank and Trust Co
Extensive Icecap Study Planned This Winter
The National Science Foundation announced major Antarctic research this winter. American scientists will drill deep ice cores and observe sound and shock waves to determine if the ice cap is growing or shrinking. The study covers about nine tenths of the earth’s land ice and could raise sea levels by 200 to 300 feet if melted.
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Washington
NANA
Antarctic
South Polar
National Science Foundation
Foundation
Greenland
Antarctica
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Scott Brady
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