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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1990
Page
8
In Bluefield Virginia a free blood pressure screening is scheduled for September 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Graham Pharmacy newly opened in the area.
The Bluefield Scottish Rite of Freemasonry will meet September 7 at the Scottish Rite Temple in Bluefield. Social time at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:30 p.m. The main topic is first reading amendments to the by-laws.
Pre anniversary events will run Sept 5 to 8 at 7 pm each night at the Golden Gate Missionary Church Old Ingleside Road Princeton for Rev Henry Lamar pastor Elder Barry Early speaks Wednesday with his chorus Thursday features Rev Darnell Palmer withMt Calvary Baptist Church Princeton Men's Chorus Friday offers Bishop Walker with his singers.
The Princeton Public Library will be closed on September 3 in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours resume the following Tuesday. Books and materials due may be returned via the book drop at the rear of the building.
The Black Lung Program at Bluestone Health Center offers free breathing screenings on September 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mercer Mall. For details call Linda Hutchens at 467-7143.
Bluefield Whitethorn Elementary invites all students to a Meet & Greet with teachers today from 1 to 2 p.m. New students who have not registered are urged to visit the school or call promptly for enrollment details.
The McDowell County Conference of Free Will Baptists will meet at Wilson Chapel Free Will Baptist Church Warriormine on September 7 at 7 p.m. Business runs until about 7:30 p.m. before preaching services begin.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 33 and DAVA volunteers will conduct the annual forget-me-not campaign in Bluefield on August 31 and September 1. Small blue remembrance flowers will be given at several locations by volunteers bearing city permit copies.
The Red Cross Blood mobile will be at Bland Street United Methodist Church on September 6 from noon to 6 p.m. A critical need exists for blood types O and A.
Bound volumes of the Acts of the Virginia Assembly for the 1990 Regular and Special Sessions are offered at $36.58 per set incl tax. To order, contact the Division of Legislative Automated Systems at P O Box 654 Richmond VA 23205 by letter requisition or purchase order. Enclose a check for the total amount and provide a complete shipping address.
Bluefield PSAT and SAT preparation course starts Tuesday September 4 from 6 30 to 9 p m at Bluefield High School 535 W Cumberland Rd Call 325 9116 or 325 3510 for details
Jawad F. George executive director of the National Association of Arab Americans Foundation announces the Nick Joe Rahall II Scholarship Program. Designated schools Bluefield State College Concord College Marshall University Beckley College Southern West Virginia Community College will each receive 2000 dollars for distribution by the institution's financial aid office. Scholarships provide 500 dollars per student per year for four years.
News tip line lists Bob Pepalis and David Barker at the Daily Telegraph with phone number 327-6171 for tips and city news.
Bluefield College in Virginia begins its new academic year at Harman Chapel with a record enrollment led by BC President Dr Roy Dobyns. He urged students to value the learning process beyond classes and lectures while introducing new campus minister and faculty hires across music math business Old Testament art English PE and women’s basketball coaches.
Mercer County Delegate Terry Basham says a four lane highway along Route 52 from Bluefield to Huntington will begin within weeks. The study aims to secure state and federal funding, with plans to link the new highway to Interstate 73. The effort followed committee approval after repeated postponements amid a special session. Local proponent Fred Vankirk guaranteed completion. a new alignment is proposed rather than repairs to the current road.
Black smoke poured from the Mercer County Jail elevator area during a Wednesday night fire. Investigators suspect arson after flames were contained with no injuries or damages reported, inmates questioned, and charges pending further action. Firefighters contained the smoke with ejectors, moving three prisoners to safety as crews from Princeton and nearby volunteers fought the blaze.
A 30 year old Princeton man nearly died after inhaling fumes from cleaners at his 1316 Princeton Ave home. He crawled through a window to escape, believes a drain cleaner caused the incident, and was released from hospital after 24 hours. He warns about the danger of household cleaners.
WVVA will air the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon over Labor Day Weekend with Stan Sweet and Cheri Haag hosting local segments. The 22 hour telecast from Hollywood reaches 30 million homes and marks MDA's 25th anniversary with national stars and local pledge recognition.
Phase II of the United Way campaign starts with Barrett's Babies raising funds mainly from Bluefield Virginia area businesses. Mayor Cecile Barrett chairs the group aiming to beat last year's $21,000 total. A September United Way Month proclamation was made at Seafare Restaurant breakfast. Barrett challenges Tom Colley to a fundraising contest with town meeting repercussions if Barrett's team outperforms the Pacesetters.
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