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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1985

Page

2

Public notices for Bluestone Lake land lease and Bluefield sale

Legal ad announces six Bluestone Lake acres in Giles County Virginia up for agricultural lease with bids due December 13 1985. Also a public sale of a 1976 Jeep at The Commercial Bank of Bluefield with cash must be paid and inspection available. An order of publication in Mercer County seeks an absolute divorce between Madeline G Alley and Andrew L Alley with service by December 26 1985.

U.S Bluestone Lake Project Virginia Giles County Bluestone Lake Miller Avenue Hinton West Virginia Huntington District Corps of Engineers Eighth Street Huntington Mercer County Madeline G. Alley Andrew L. Alley Katz, Kantor & Perkins P.O. Box Bluefield Wilma F. Grubb Circuit Court

Notice of Trustees Foreclosure Sale Mercer County WV

Trustees announce a public sale of residential property in Mercer County West Virginia on December 27 1985 at 10 00 a m at the front door of the Mercer County Courthouse. The lot is Lot 1 8 Section B Lilac Hills Subdivision described in plat and deed of assumption dated March 23 1982. Sale cash and subject to taxes.

Douglas Hall Linda S. Hall Edward W. Gutelius, Jr Thomas S. Lilly Home Mortgages, Inc Magnet Mortgages, Inc Mercer County West Virginia Arturo J. Sanchez Virginia A. Sanchez Mercer County Court House Walker Street Princeton Lilac Hills Subdivision Vernon R Clara B. Pettie Princeton, W. V Beaver Pond Glenwood A. M. Shields P.F County Commission Valley Road Foster Road Lots William J. Akers Bobby Ray Casey Walker St Owit Rock District Towit Isaac T. Mann Bobby R. Casey Louise M. Casey Jack A. Goodman Mercer County Commission State Road Commission of Bobby R

Trustee's Sale of Tracts Near Falls Mill Virginia

Trustees offer two parcels of land near Falls Mills Tazewell County Virginia for public auction December 18 1985 at noon in front of the Tazewell County Courthouse. Parcels total about 12 acres and 14.43 acres with covenants and rights of way. Cash terms with $1 000 bidder's deposit and settlement within 10 days. contact John S Burson Trustee for details.

Falls Mill Tazewell County Allen S. Franklin Juanita Franklin John S. Burson James Harnden Davidson Stephen EB. Arey Circuit Court County of Tazewell Main St Tazewell Falls Mills Virginia Amanda Kell Eli Kell Luther Kell Scott Compton M. B. Walker A. H. Wimmer Big Stone Ridge W. J. Wimmer Old Lee Highway Suite Fairfax

Court to hear settlement case in Charleston today

Assistant Attorney General Walt Anvil seeks to force Cletus Hanley to refund 241521 dollars for an insurance case settled for the state. The Court will also address a Massey subsidiary tax dispute in Webster County and a fire service fee claim by Wheeling against the Ohio County Board of Education, plus a Fayette County teacher petition.

Charleston Walt Anvil State Supreme Court Cletus Hanley Webster County A.T. Massey Coal Co Wheeling Ohio County Board of Education Fayette County Janet Sue Boley Hanley Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Southern West Virginia Inc Public Employees Insurance Board Blue Cross PEIB Charlie Brown Brown Massey Dan Callaghan East Kentucky Energy Corp Webster County Commission

Principal named at Preston Elementary in Bluefield

Rick M Ball named Preston Elementary School principal by Mercer County Board of Education on recommendation of Superintendent William H Baker. Ball, a Raysal native, is a Concord College graduate with a 1982 masters from West Virginia College of Graduate Studies and 30 additional graduate hours. He began teaching in 1978 with National Teacher Corps and joined Mercer County in 1979, teaching second grade at Knob Elementary before four years as sixth grade at Straley Elementary where he earned 1985 teacher of the year. Ball serves in NEA and WVEA, listed in 1985 Outstanding Young Men of America. wife Debbie is a Mercer County guidance counselor. they have one daughter.

Ball Raysal McDowell County Mercer County Board of Education William H. Baker West Virginia College of Graduate Studies National Teacher Corps Mercer County Knob Princeton National Education Association West Virginia Education Association Mercer County Education Association Debbie Margaret G. Ball Cecil M. Ball Tazewell

Religion Revival at Hartwell Church of God

A revival is in progress at the Hartwell Church of God with nightly sessions at seven through December 8 led by Sister Mammie Wilson. The Bluefield Area Pentecostal Fellowship of North America holds its monthly meeting today at 11 a.m. at Finks Cafeteria on Beckley Road north of Princeton.

Hartwell Church Greater Bluefield Area Pentecostal Fellowship of North America Fink’s Beckley Road Princeton

Time scales of human history compressed to a year

The excerpt frames humanity and recorded history as tiny fractions of a yearly timeline, suggesting that if time since creation were shortened to a year, human existence would occupy about 10 minutes and recorded history just 45 seconds.

Repossesed 1976 Castle Mobile Home Sale Notice

A notice lists Lot 1 Arnold's Trailer Park in Atkins Virginia as the sale site for a repossessed 1976 Castle Mobile Home with Serial No 3599. Inspection is allowed at the trailer park, with sale time set at 1:00 PM. Dated in Bluefield West Virginia on the 22nd day.

West Virginia Commercial Bank of Bluefield Arnold's Trailer Park Atkins Castle Mobile Home Bluefield THE Commercial Bank OF John L. Thomas

Burglaries under investigation in Mercer County

Mercer County deputies investigate burglaries at S T Used Cars Brushfork and Wilbert W Holcombe Crystal residence. Thief stole two electric typewriters and a 19 inch television from the car lot restroom window entry. Home thefts include 19 inch TV set remote unit satellite dish radio blankets and sheets. No arrests yet. Deputy R L Boone leads the Criminal Investigation Division.

Princeton Brushfork Mercer County Sheriff's Department Wilbert W. Holcombe Crystal R. L. Boone Department Criminal Investigation Division

Hearing examiner OKs sewage project upgrade in Kingwood

Charleston AP reports a PSC hearing examiner recommends approval of an $8.9 million upgrade to Kingwood sewage collection system. In a separate case, another examiner proposes a 9 percent rate hike for water customers in Nutter Fort.

Charleston Public Service Commission Kingwood PSC Nutter Fort

Mercer County superintendent to speak at Princeton chamber dinner

Princeton Mercer County Chamber of Commerce installs new officers led by Charles Collier as 1986 president. William H. Baker, Mercer County School Superintendent, will address the group at the Elks Club dinner after a morning workshop at Pipestem State Park.

Mercer County Princeton William H. Baker Princeton-Mercer County Baker Raleigh Charles Collier Chamber Harrison Pipestem State Park Collier

Mercer County man gets indeterminate prison term 1 to 10 years

A Mercer County man who pleaded guilty to breaking and entering was sentenced Monday by Circuit Court Judge William O Bivens Jr to an indeterminate term of 1 to 10 years. Billy O Skeens completed a 60 day evaluation at Huttonsville Diagnostic Center. Skeens was represented by Basil Legger. In a separate action Danny R. Blankenship pleaded guilty to forgery and uttering and received two years probation. McGinnis Hatfield represented Blankenship with Prosecutor David Knight for the state. James Edward Dobbins of Princeton was arraigned on worthless check and grand larceny charges and jailed on $5,000 bond. Zelda M. Brewster and James Handy were complainants. Deputies R A Hill and G E Meadows made the arrest.

Mercer County William O Bivens Billy O Skeens Huttonsville Skeens Basil Legger Danny R. Blankenship McGinnis Hatfield Blankenship David Knight Eiuer James Edward Dobbins Princeton Zelda M. Brewster James Handy R. A. Hill G E Meadows

Crigger gains house in divorce case bond ruling

Ms. Crigger has obtained full possession of a house as part of a divorce settlement. The judge refused Katz's request to remove the parents' property from the bond to avoid incentive effects for appearance. Crigger was arrested Nov. 21 and charged as an accessory before the fact of malicious wounding and kidnapping in tied cases.

Ernie Taylor Mercer Mall Earl Barrett Christopher Lee Umberger Taylor Barrett

Downtown security drive prompts city council debate

Mayor Cannon and Council members discussed a foot patrolman and a police substation to protect the downtown tax base. Bids for Municipal Building re roofing and Brush Creek dredging were favorable, potentially freeing funds for security. Dean Kenney stressed that 13 incubator generator businesses require solid safety, calling security central to revitalization.

Cannon Jerry Flanagan Brush Creek Vargas Dean Kenney Princeton Task Force For Economic Development Farley Kenney

Giraffes boast exceptionally long tongues

Giraffes, the tallest land animals, possess tongues that reach up to 21 inches in length. This remarkable feature aids feeding across tall trees and diverse habitats.

Three injured in two crashes at U S 460 Maryland Ave

At the U S 460 Maryland Avenue intersection two accidents injured three people. Hascite Stout 82 Bluefield drove into eastbound lanes causing collision with Orin Blackwell 34 Bluefield. Stout cited for failure to yield. Christine Todd 67 Bluefield pulled into traffic and was struck by Ivan Halsey 63 Bluefield. Todd cited for pulling into oncoming lane. Todd treated and released. Blackwell and Ettie Stout transported to local hospitals.

U.S. Route 460 Maryland Avenue Orin K. Blackwell Tazewell Ave Bluefield U.S. 460 Hascite Stout Willow St Stout Blackwell W.T. Jones Humana Hospital St. Luke’s Ettie Stout Bluefield Community Hospital Christine W. Todd Marshall St Ivan D. Halsey Bland St Todd G.A. Haynes

Strike continues at Holiday Inn

Local 278 UFCW and General Hugh Mercer Corp keep 162 day Oakvale Road standoff at the Holiday Inn. Pickets stay outside as no movement to resume talks after union rejected last offer and motel remains open. UFCW president says pickets stay until a settlement is reached.

Princeton United Food and Commercial Workers General Hugh Mercer Corporation Holiday Inn Oakvale Road Bluefield Michael R. Barman Roanoke Ufcw Local

Robbery Attempt At Bel Air Motel Foiled By Manager

Curtis A. Mizzell, manager of the Bel Air Motel, chased two men who demanded money. He retrieved a wooden stick from the cash drawer and pursued them toward Cumberland Heights School. The 8:20 p.m. attempted robbery suspects were not apprehended by Monday.

Bel Air Curtis A. Mizzell

Auto theft reported in Welch involves 1977 Lincoln Continental

Sharon G. Hinton of North Welch reported her 1977 Lincoln Continental stolen from her home. Welch Police Chief H C Leslie and Officer Helmuth are investigating, with the theft reported at 6 a.m. Sunday after occurring Saturday night or early Sunday.

WELCH Sharon G. Hinton North Welch H.C. Leslie Helmuth

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