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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1972
Page
2
Eight countywide Republican wins in Mercer County prompt analysis that local voters favor independent thinking over party labels. Voters seek credible candidates and effective governance, with many distrustful of political machines and red tape.
Funeral services for James Walter Baldwin 36 of Richlands Va killed in a Friday night shooting will be held Tuesday at 11 AM at United Pentecostal Holiness Church Richlands. Burial follows at Greenhills Memory Gardens Claypool Hill.
Rife stated the arrest was postponed until after the funeral. The mother attended the service without her husband, who joined graveside rites later. Authorities cited the child’s death as a fall from a walker with the child found on the floor when discovered.
A performer posed on stage with a golden trophy while fans watched and snapped photos. The moment captured a celebratory scene as the artist acknowledged the crowd.
An old newspaper masthead indicates subscription and advertising details for the Daily Telegraph of Bluefield West Virginia. It lists carrier and mail rates by zone, motor route charges, and notes AP affiliation and audit bureau membership.
The 130th special operations group of the West Virginia Air National Guard sponsors plaque and freedom tree dedications for POWs and MIAs in Indochina. Ceremonies at Stonewall Jackson and St Albans High Schools honor 20 WV citizens, with Sen. Jennings Randolph predicting end of the Southeast Asia conflict before Christmas.
The report notes a post-mortem ordered on the man’s body and that 26 guns and other items were missing from a store. A complete inventory and description of the missing merchandise were being completed Saturday night. Burge is survived by his wife Mrs. Alafair Blankenship Burge of Jolo. The body was taken to Fanning Funeral Home in laeger pending funeral arrangements.
The Sun day horoscope offers broad guidance across all zodiac signs with advice on solitude action balance and rest. Each sign receives prompts from Aries to Pisces focusing on contemplation duties social conduct and leisure.
Grace Ritchie 81 of 305 Kee St Princeton dies after long illness at Glenwood Park Methodist Home. Survived by sister Anna May Severin and brothers Morris and W French Smith. Funeral Monday 2 p.m. Burns Wornal Chapel with Rev Bill Deel. burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers listed. viewing today 3–9 p.m.
Mrs Dorothy Hilton 33 of Ten Trenton N J formerly of Princeton died Friday in a Ten Trenton naval hospital Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Memorial Funeral Directory in Princeton
Rufus Barett 89 of Bandy Virginia died Saturday in a Richlands Virginia hospital after a long illness. He was incomplete at Mullins Funeral Home in Richlands.
Roscoe Baker 56 of War died at home from an apparent heart attack. He leaves a large family including wife Bessie, three daughters Shiela Gaye Iva Mae and Lisa Ann, four sons Dennis Clinton Steve and Chester, and many siblings. The body lies at the family home for calling beginning 2 p.m. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday at the home, Rev. Berlin Smith and Rev. Chester Horse officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery at Three Forks Mountain near Jolo. Geering-Witten Funeral Home Welch in charge.
James Stanley Bonham 62 of Rich Creek Va died Saturday in a Radford Va hospital after a short illness. He served in World War II and is survived by siblings Ruth Chambers Ed Shumate Jr Nell Hohlfeld and Robert Bonham. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Rich Creek with burial in Birchlawn Pearisburg. Body at Riffe's Narrows from 3 to 9 p.m. today.
Daniel Bishop Waters 41 of Columbus Georgia died Thursday morning in Columbus after an apparent heart attack. He was a son of Green W. and Mary Waters of Bluefield. Survivors include sisters Maori Olinger and Mary Tibbs of Bluefield and brother Jack Waters of Bluefield. Funeral services and burial will be held Monday in Columbus Georgia.
Funeral services for Shirle Katherine Kitty Swauger 25 of Baltimore formerly Princeton will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at George W Seaver Chapel Princeton with Rev George Kelly and Rev Harry Christie. Woodlawn Cemetery. She was born in Princeton a daughter of Wade D Mitchell and the late Ida French Mitchell. She is survived by three daughters two brothers a half sister and two half brothers. Pallbearers listed. Funeral home today from 4 to 9.
Charles Hague Short 66 owner of Short's Cash Store in Leckie died Friday. Born in Bradshaw he was son of Booker and Mary Short. Survived by Ruby his widow son Charles A. Short four brothers and three sisters. Services held at Boyd's Chapel United Methodist Leckie and Mt. Zion Baptist Bradshaw with burial at Short Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Friends may call at Rodriguez Pocahontas Union Funeral Home Pocahontas Va.
Mrs Sophia Jones Neice 84 of Pembroke died Friday in a Pearisburg Virginia hospital. Survived by husband Frank R. Neice two daughters Mrs Fannie Martin and Mrs Edna Carter two sons Willard Neice Swanston Neice one brother Harve Jones one sister Mrs Ward Meredith 15 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren three great great grandchildren. Funeral held 11 a m Monday at Williamson Jamison Funeral Chapel Pembroke with burial at Mount Lebanon Church Cemetery Hoges Chapel.
Mrs Cleo Swim aged 70 of Kimball died Saturday at Greenacres Nursing Home in Fayettesville. She was incomplete at Bennett Fanning Funeral Home in Northfork.
Kelly Lewis Woods 59 of Wolfe dies. Funeral 1:30 p.m. at Laurel Creek Baptist Church officiated by multiple ministers. Burial in Restlawn Memorial Gardens Littlesburg. Lugo's Funeral Service Bluefield in charge. Ernest Lynn 66 of Bandy Washington dies. Funeral 2 p.m. at Bandy Freewill Baptist Church with several ministers officiating. Burial in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery Richlands Virginia. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed. Hurst Scott Funeral Home Richlands manages arrangements.
Funeral services for 62 year old Samuel William Fortner of Athens will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Painters Chapel Methodist Church in Speedway with Rev. Leonard Repass officiating. Burial follows in Athens Cemetery. He was a Mercer County resident and son of the late Edd and Oshie Pennington Former. He belonged to Painters Chapel Church. Survivors include his companion Anna Lee Hicks and two brothers Carl and Wilbur Fortner of Princeton. Pallbearers named New phews. Friends may call at George W Seaver Chapel Princeton today from 4 to 9 p.m. The death of Dorothy Ward of Indianapolis also noted.
Mrs. Madge Crawford of Rt. 4 Bluefield died Saturday morning in a Denmar hospital. Her husband Frank Crawford survives. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Monday at Graham Funeral Home in Bluefield Virginia where arrangements are incomplete.
A retiree from Bland County, Charles Brewer, was duped by two men posing as Social Security Administration officials. One man staged a fake examination while the other stole $1525. The police said the con artists were likely transients and urged caution among elderly residents.
A 23 year old Bristol Tennessee woman Debbie Mae Harkleroad Crain was killed in a single car crash on Interstate 81 in Washington County Virginia. Police say she was alone, speeding, the car ran up an embankment and overturned becoming airborne for about 240 feet total. The death was instantaneous.
Labor union election centers on Boyle versus Miners For Democracy candidate Arnold Miller with turnout varying by district. Hibbitts notes near full participation among regular members in Virginia while District 28 shows rising turnout. locals like Welch Local 5997 vote through today.
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