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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1978
Page
8
The Pearisburg Recreation Department will sponsor a men s softball tournament August 17 20 with an entry fee and a deadline August 11. Narrows Livestock Auction Market Inc sold Saturday for 100 342 98 with prices listing hogs cattle lambs calves and small stock across multiple weight ranges.
The Christian Women's Fellowship met at Sherry Memorial Christian Church for a monthly session with a prior weiner roast. Lula Cruise led a study on Transformation of China. Mary Porterfield spoke on In God's Book. Tile Lucas gave the Least Coin Dedication. Fourteen members attended with two guests. Midge Coleman presided. The annual Stafford Reunion is set for August 20 at Wesley's Chapel United Methodist Church in Trigg with C Jefferson Stafford as master of ceremonies and Rev. Edgar Stafford delivering the sermon.
Barbird Bey reports the Peterstown United Methodist Women gathered in the church Fellowship Hall. Mrs. William Tuggle, president, opened with prayer for the sick and bereaved. Miss Marguerite Ogle and Mrs. Freida Weatherford shared about missions trips. Mrs. Marvin Mooney led the program on the theme Freedom. A hunt and seek game followed.
Monroe group outlined August meeting venues and representation, voted 50 dollars toward the nursery rest room under construction, announced a hot dog sale, and agreed to award two special membership pins this year before adjournment with the Benediction.
The writer weighs retiring at 62 vs 65 with Social Security. A 62 start yields 20 percent less annual benefits but three extra years of income. waiting to 65 gives full benefits but requires three years of foregone income, potentially balanced by future needs. Personal health, job impact, and pension effects also matter. decide based on current needs, health, desire to work, and private pension implications.
The nation endures hot August conditions with showers over the Southeast and griping heat in the West. Red Bluff California hits 107 degrees for the 23rd straight day, a new all time 100 degree streak surpassing 1969. Temperatures reach 90s along the East and Far West while 80s prevail elsewhere.
Princeton state police answered a Wednesday 3:15 p.m. call reporting a collision on Crumpecker Hill. Trooper T L Vance was sent to the scene but found no evidence of an accident upon arrival.
The United States national salute of 21 guns honors the flag and independence. Each state receives one gun shot as 21 guns are fired at noon on July 4 at all posts equipped with suitable artillery.
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