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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1997
Page
1
Event promotor announces a rodeo shootout drawing about 400 cattle and participants to the arena. Organizers promise a dynamic display with riders and stock from local outfits. Officials expect strong turnout and regional interest.
An ethics advisory questions whether Mercer County Board of Health zoning on indoor smoking complies with state law after 1997 amendments. The board's June 1996 ordinance banned smoking in most public spaces with designated areas, later altered by a 4-3 vote in March 1997.
Teamsters on the Green Valley UPS picket line urge compromise as renewed negotiations stall. John Puckett predicts a long strike. Larry Bell says the union may last one day longer than the company. Picket lines draw community support from Mercer County teachers and local businesses warn of impact if the strike prolongs.
Marie-Louise Febronie Meilleur, an 116-year-old Canadian woman, is anxious about her son’s future and visits the local retirement home to arrange a suitable spouse for him. Guinness Book of Records recognized her as the world’s oldest person on Thursday.
Dr William Prudich retired coalfield physician from Montcalm dies at 70 after a 40 year medical practice begun to aid miners. Son Gregory Prudich notes his father’s lifelong generosity, compassion and humanitarian works shaping strong community respect. Born February 12 1927 in Powellton to immigrant parents Anton and Frances Prudich. He attended West Virginia State before his studies paused by World War II.
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