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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1990

Page

10

Deaths and funerals in Bluefield region listed

Bluefield and surrounding areas report multiple deaths with services and burial details. Notables include Willard Putnam of Bluefield, Gracie Kennedy Crouse of Jaeger, Carole Byrd Blevins of Sterling, Theodore Stalnaker of Roanoke, and Carl Blankenship formerly of Mercer County, with funeral arrangements and calling hours noted across Dudley Memorial Chapel, Fanning Funeral Home, and Burns Wornal Chapel among others.

Bluefield Willard Putnam Highland Ave Richlands Bakersville N.C Sid Roxanne Putnam North Carolina Ellen Herald Putnam Doris D. Putnam Donald Putnam Delbert Putnam Dillard Putnam Ashville Edna Putnam Ray Arviel Eva Earl) Newberry Cripple Creek Elmer Putnam Johnson City Tenn Jason Putnam Wash Putnam Roan Mountain Viola Hughes Dudley Memorial Chapel Larry Rogers Allen Roberson Grandview Memor Gardens Bluefield-Tazewell Road Jaeger Gracie Kennedy Crouse Horse Creek Andrew Martha Anville Kennedy Liberty Baptist Church Hampton Charles C. Crouse Mildred Crouse Dolf Charlie George Elwood Billy Andy Kennedy Bessie Ritchie Mary Bishop Halsey Panther Carole Byrd Blevins Richland Circle Sterling Leesburg William Edgar “Sarge Virginia Farley Byrd Guilford Baptist Church London County Library Graham High School Jerry M. Blevins Jerry Michael Blevins Jr Melanie Elaine Blevins Washington, D.C Bill Byrd Reston Don Scott Maple Hill Cemetery Arthritis Foundation Fort Myer Drive Suite Arlington Roanoke Theodore William Stalnaker Rebecca Hartwell Stalnaker Edgar L. Stalnaker Princeton Ila Tiller Shirley Davis Chesapeake Zola Farmer Toledo Ohio Evergreen Burial Park Lotz Funeral Home Franklin Rd. S.W Titusville Fla Carl Blankenship Barbara Lane Mercer County Issac H Gertrude Blankenship Semet-Solvey Coal Co Capels Matoaka Haynes Blankenship Dana Bernice Delp Blankenship Stanley Blankenship Miami Betty Jean McElroy England I.C. Blankenship Buford James W. Blankenship Lashmeet Audrey McElroy Paul McElroy Burns Wornal Chapel Athens Road Paul Hall Roselawn Memorial Gardens Allen Junction Essie Irene Deatherage Beckley Fannie Eva Hubbard Hollins Paris Monroe Hollins Bett Jean Blevins Minor Hill Stella Katherine Wiley Rich Creek Bill Widner Virgil “Pete Madeline Sizemore Mullins Frieda McCall Charles Hollins Lothian Tankersly Funeral Home Chapel Mullens Gilbert Dodson Sunset Memorial Park South Euclid Ernestine Nash Cleveland Mercer Funeral Home Gregory Richard Allen Burns Wornal Memorial Wimmer Littlesburg

West Virginia guardsmen mobilized amid war talk and wary locals

In Martinsburg and surrounding towns, guardsmen and C 130s stir nerves as West Virginia maintains a strong volunteer tradition. Local residents, editors, and officials reflect on patriotism, gas prices, and the looming possibility of deployment while warning against public chatter. The state boasts high per capita Medal of Honor winners and war volunteers, with officials noting aircraft could be part of a rapid response if conflict escalates.

Garza Guard New York Chicago Koch United States of America Jim Mahares F. Page Burdette Morning Journal Martinsburg Skaff West Virginia

Block party cancelled in Morgantown over safety and vandalism

Morgantown police cancelled the West Virginia University welcome-back block party on Grant Avenue citing public safety and vandalism concerns. WVU officials said no alcohol at Mountainlair Plaza events, with a Monday concert planned, while police will warn students door-to-door about unregulated gatherings.

Morgantown West Virginia University William Smyth Smyth Grant Avenue WVU Sam Sutton Mountainlair Plaza Sutton

Mistaken caption grounds for suit in Virginia

Winchester jury awards $800 to felon over misidentified photo caption. Carper, serving seven years for drug possession, sought $2 million and $500,000 punitive damages against Shenandoah Publishing House. Judge Woltz barred punitive damages, ruling no proof of malice.

Winchester Northern Virginia Daily Robert Lee Carper Shenandoah Publishing House Inc Strasburg John F. Horan Jr David J. Andre Alan J. Lehman Carper

Wildflower planting program eyed with garden clubs

Campbell, a Princeton resident, said a wildflower program will start with local garden clubs once information is gathered and meetings set. The effort aims to improve the state's image and reduce roadside litter as wildflower gardens gain popularity beyond West Virginia.

Campbell Princeton West Virginia

Thanks for the kindness after our loss

The family of Harry P. Sanders expresses gratitude for the flowers visits calls food and prayers after the Memorial Service. Special thanks to Rev. Robert Walker Rev. Ted Cook and funeral director Jimmie Shires and Cravens Shires Funeral Home for their comforting words and assistance. Connie S Pauley and David P Sanders

Harry P. Sanders Robert Walker Ted Cook Jimmie Shires Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Connie S. Pauley David P. Sanders

Pearl Bailey A Pioneering Performer and Author

Pearl Bailey, born 1918, rose to fame in film and Broadway with Carmen Jones and Porgy and Bess. She starred in That Certain Feeling and hosted The Pearl Bailey Show, while recording albums such as Bad Old Days and Echoes of an Era. A versatile author and cookbook author, she received USC Woman of the Year in 1969 and served as a U N advisor in 1975.

Maria Carol Channing Pearl Bailey Bob Hope Bing Crosby Milton Berle Johnny Carson Perry Como USC United States United Nations General Assembly Ford

West Virginia Roads Focus on Highways Project Plans

County and state officials stress road standards to match neighboring states as major resurfacing and guard rail contracts move forward. Projects include 239,557 for Cumberland Industrial Park resurfacing, 133,240 for Brickyard Road work, and 2.18 miles of Route 460 resurfacing toward the Virginia line, plus tar and chip treatments on over 40 county roads and several bridge replacements near Princeton and Bluefield.

West Virginia Virginia Campbell Cumberland East River Mountain Airport Road Mercer County Spanishburg Princeton Lilly Grove Gardner Road Holiday Inn Virginia Line National Guard Armory Bluewell East Bluefield Quail Valley Bland Road Bluefield Camp Creek Bent Mountain Greasy Ridge Flat Top Goodwin's Chapel Oakvale High School Oakvale Brickyard Road Nemours Willowton Hatcher Hollow Cheesy Creek

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