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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1971

Page

2

Area Deaths And Funerals

Obituary notices summarize several local deaths and funeral arrangements. Kyle Wade 74 Glen Lyn Virginia service today at 2 pm First Christian Church burial Fairview Narrows. survivors listed. Beulah Deel 62 Haysi death in Grundy hospital services Tuesday home of daughter with family burial family cemetery. Charlie Graham Brown 75 Cedar Bluff death Abingdon hospital service Tuesday Hurst Scott Chapel burial Greenhill Memory Gardens. Truvie Steele 71 Bastian death Bluefield hospital survivors listed funeral arrangements incomplete.

Judge Ted Cabot Dies in Fort Lauderdale at 54

Judge Ted Cabot 54 of Fort Lauderdale Florida died Saturday night. Survived by widow Louise Cook Cabot four daughters Ann Edwards Sally Marie Mary Beth Cabot all of Fort Lauderdale one son Bruce Cabot and parents Fred and Mrs Cabot of Fort Lauderdale two sisters Mary Bailey and Virginia DeShipper and brother Lynwood Cabot. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church Plantation with burial in Fort Lauderdale.

Ted Cabot Fort Lauderdale Fla Louise Cook Cabot Northfork Ann Craig Edwards Columbia S.C Sally Cabot Marie Cabot Mary Beth Cabot Bruce Cabot Fred Cabot Lynwood Cabot Mary Bailey Virginia DeShipper First Presbyterian Church Plantation

Bluefield Daily Telegraph Publisher Details and Rates

Local notice lists the Bluefield Daily Telegraph address 41 Bland Street Bivetick Virginia and subscription rates by carrier and mail. It notes Associated Press affiliation and mentions motor route pricing plus regional rates and bureau of auditing.

Daily Telegraph Printing Co Bland Street Bivetick Associated Press NWS Virginia Audit Bureau of Circulation Mathews Shannon

Early C Cruise Funeral Services Announced

Funeral services for Early C Cruise 66 of North Tazewell Va will be held at 2 pm Tuesday in Greever Funeral Home Chapel with Rev I W Kilby and Rev H V Slemp officiating Burial follows at Grandview Memory Gardens on the Bluefield Tazewell Road Mrs Susan Quentier Cruise two daughters Mrs Katherine Talley and Mrs Carolyn Smith both of Princeton one son Sgt 1C Elvin Cruise with the U S Army in Vietnam four brothers Gordon Cruise of Stonesville NC Omar Cruise of Laurel Fork VA Levie Cruise of Vista VA and Bergin Cruise of Hillsville VA two sisters Mrs Annie Clifton of Greensboro NC and Mrs Callie Cochran of Roanoke and eight grandchildren Pallbearers will be C P Grindstaff Paul Goad Thomas Riley Nathan Whaley Fred Thomas and Jerry Farley Funeral home after 4 pm today

Early C. Cruise North Tazewell Bluefield Greever Funeral Home I. W. Kilby H. V. Slemp Grandview Memory Gardens Bluefield- Tazewell Road Susan Quentier Cruise Katherine Talley Carolyn Smith Princeton Elvin Cruise U.S. Army Vietnam Gordon Cruise Stonesville N.C Omar Cruise Laurel Fork Levie Cruise Vista Bergin Cruise Hillsville Annie Clifton Greensboro Callie Cochran Roanoke C. P. Grindstaff Paul Goad Thomas Riley Nathan Whaley Fred Thomas Jerry Farley

Mrs Lottie Gray Harry Dies After Illness in Princeton

Mrs Lottie Gray Harry 78 of North View Addition Princeton died Sunday in a Bluefield hospital after a long illness. Born in Giles County Virginia she was a daughter of the late Burl and Tissue Honaker Perdue. Surviving are her husband W E Harry two sons Everett Kanode and Hubert Kanode Princeton one step son George Harry Oklahoma Nebraska three daughters Mrs W B Moser Roanoke Va Mrs Lola Hall and Mrs Dean Lilly Princeton one step daughter Jessie Harry Baltimore Md two sisters Mona Bivens Pulaski Va and Mary Fain Princeton one brother Ed Perdue Narrows Va 14 grandchildren 29 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. incomplete at Memorial Funeral Directory in Princeton.

Beulah Deel Rt. 2 Haysi Grundy Russell Prater Marecha Deel Delaware Ohio Mary Boyd Jane Deel Ida Hunt Radner Floyd Deel Ezra Deel Noah Deel Coburn Willis Frank O’quinn Bruce Mullins Andy Deel Casby Conaway Haysi Funeral Home Lottie Gray Harry North View Addition Princeton Bluefield Giles County Burl Tissue Honaker Perdue W. E. Harry Everett Kanode Hubert Kanode George Harry Oklahoma, Neb W. B. Moser Roanoke Lola Hall Dean Lilly Jessie Harry Baltimore Mona Bivens Pulaski Mary Fain Ed Perdue Narrows Memorial

Infant Joyce Ann Tiller dies shortly after birth in Richlands

Joyce Ann Tiller infant daughter of Barney Paul and Alice Alley Tiller of Council Virginia died shortly after birth in a Richlands hospital. Surviving relatives include three sisters, two brothers, paternal grandmother Mindie Owens and maternal grandparents George and (Mrs.) Alley. Graveside rites 2 p.m. today at Smith Cemetery on Big A Mountain near Honaker with Rev. Clyde Lambert officiating. Honaker Funeral Home in charge.

Tiller Joyce Ann Tiller Barney Paul Alice Alley Tiller Council Richlands Linda Tiller Teresa Tiller Malissa Tiller Randall Tiller Edward Tiller Mindie Owens Murphy George Alley Martinsville Smith Cemetery Big A Mountain Honaker Clyde Lambert Honaker Funeral Home

William Henry Greene mourned in Princeton

William Henry Greene aged 61 of Princeton died Sunday in a Princeton hospital after a short illness. He was employed by Pocahontas Fuel Company at Crane Creek. Remains were incomplete at George W. Seaver Mortuary in Princeton.

William Henry Greene Princeton Pocahontas Fuel Company Crane Creek George W. Seaver Mortuary

Mrs Virginia King Dies After Short Illness in Welch Area

Mrs. Virginia King 69 of Switchback died Sunday in a Welch hospital after a short illness. The body was at Bennett Funeral Home Northfork awaiting services.

Virginia King Switchback Welch Bennett Funeral Home Northfork

Death of Mrs Susan E Linkous in Bluefield at 87

Mrs Susan Etta Linkous 87 of Bluefield died Saturday on the Bluefield Princeton Road. Born in Carroll County Virginia she was daughter of William Rufus Turner and Luetsey Jane Turner. She is survived by four daughters six sons three sisters nineteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. in Mercer Funeral Home Chapel Bluefield with Rev William Price and Rev Dwight Dickerson officiating and burial followed at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Nephews served as pallbearers.

Orpha Jane Lee Grundy Grundy Hospital Buchanan County John Carroll Tracy Jane Quinley Lee Clee Elam Ida Clevinger Harold, Ky Hattie Lee Williamsburg Lorna Mullins Mt. Valley Memorial Park Big Rock Susan Etta Linkous Bluefield Princeton Carroll County William Rufus Luetsey Jane Turner H. J. Linkous Lawrence Elva) Wimmer C. H. Elizabeth) Hayes Jr Estes Alice) Elliott Helen Linkous Home Garland Linkous Port Orange Fla Marvin Calvin Linkous Bluefiel Henry Linkous Miami, Fla Robert Linkous Charles Linkous Baltimore Lilia Wade Covel N.C Della Dempsey Rossville Lilly Craddock Stewart, Va Mercer Funeral Home Chapel William Price Dwight Dickerson Walnut Grove

Brown 76 dies in Bluefield. services set

Howard Walker Brown 76 of 2130 Washington St Bluefield died Sunday. He retired after years as a railway carman for Northfork and Western Railway. Survived by wife Eula Hagger Brown two daughters Virginia Blohm Elizabeth McDilda three sons Donald Samuel Earl one brother P A Brown seven Bluefield relatives. Rev Donald Goldizer to officiate with burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Howard Walker Brown Washington St Bluefield Tazewell County George W Mary Neal Brown First Assembly of God Church Oddfellows Lodge No. 19 Coburn Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Northfork and Western Railway Eula Hagger Brown Virginia Blohm Phoenix Ariz Elizabeth McDilda Wise Donald Samuel Brown Indianapolis Ind Earl Brown Taylor, Mich P. A. Brown Dublin Mercer Funeral Home Chapel Donald Goldizer Roselawn Memorial Gardens Princeton Road

Evelyn Mulkey Dies After Long Illness in Orlando

Evelyn Mulkey 53 of 8213 Shriver Drive Orlando died Saturday night in an Orlando hospital after a long illness. She is survived by her mother Mrs. Robert Mulkey of Orlando two sisters Mrs. Leroy Hoffman of Orlando and Mrs. J B Ruth Fleshman of Bluefield three brothers Paul J Mulkey Roy Mulkey and Frazier Mulkey. Funeral services and burial will be held Tuesday in Orlando.

Evelyn Mulkey Shriver Drive Orlando Fla Robert Mulkey Leroy Blanche) Hoffman J. B Ruth) Fleshman Bluefield Paul J. Mulkey Roy Mulkey Hillsville Frazier Mulkey Pearisburg

Frank Evans Dies at 67 in Pocahontas Va Funeral Home

Frank Evans 67 of Nemours passed away Sunday afternoon in a Bluefield hospital after an incomplete at Shumate Newman Funeral Home in Pocahontas Virginia.

Frank Evans Nemours Bluefield Shumate- Newman Funeral Home Pocahontas

Obituaries: Pauline Elizabeth Cal Lop Clifton Underwood Hazel Winecoff

Obituaries list multiple services: Pauline Elizabeth Cal Lop, 81, of Abbs Valley Va to be buried at Sulphur Springs Cemetery Chilhowie following a 11 a.m. service at Abbs Valley Church of God. Clifton Allen Underwood, 67, of Rock to be laid to rest at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Bluefield Princeton Rd after 1 p.m. service at Cravens Shires. Hazel Winecoff, 66, formerly of Pocahontas Va, graveside at Woodlawn Cemetery Bluewell at 3 p.m. with viewing at Cravens Shires. Pallbearers named for each service.

Rodriguez-Pocahontas Union Pocahontas, A

Bluefield Man Hurt In Auto Crash At Bland And Jones

A 54 year old Bluefield resident John Roten escaped critical injuries after his 1960 model car crashed into a utility pole at Bland and Jones Streets. Police said speed and a skid in a curve caused the crash and that no charges were filed yet as the investigation continues.

Bluefield Bland and Jones Streets John Roten Juniper St Bluefield Santarium Roten Bland Street Rick Tolley

Koreans urged to support national security measures

Park called for strong security postures and social harmony. He warned against unrest, urged public duty, and pressed citizens to accept possible restrictions for security. He noted international trends favor negotiation, but Korea faces a divergent path.

Park Korea

Chesapeake Appreciation Day Tops 20 Travel Events List

For the sixth time in seven years, Chesapeake Appreciation Day earned a spot in Discover America Travel Organizations' top 20 travel events for October, highlighting its ongoing national prominence.

Chesapeake Discover America Travel Organizations United States

Haysi Man Killed In Area Crash

A 23 year old Virginia man, Alex Walker Deer of Haysi, died in a high speed crash near Rt 80 east of Haysi after his car left the road and struck a tree then submerged in water. Deer was a Vietnam veteran and member of UMW 1641. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. in Haysi with burial at Deel Cemetery Rt 2 Haysi.

Virginia Alex Walker Deer Haysi Va. Rt. 80 UMW 1641 Lorraine Deel Angela Marie Deel Thurman Deel Rt. 2 Richard Deel Haysi Funeral Home Frank O’quinn Andy Deel Casby Conaway Deel Cemetery

Appalachian Power strike ends with three year contract

Roanoke Virginia AP reports Appalachian Power Co. workers ratified a new three year pact ending a 21 day strike by 850 employees in West Virginia and Virginia. Terms were not disclosed. Union leaders said the company accepted the offer and employees would return to work Monday.

Roanoke Appalachian Power Co International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Utility West Virginia Virginia W. S. White

Methodist Men Plan Dinner at Bluefield First Church

The Methodist Men’s Club of the First United Methodist Church in Bluefield Virginia will hold a 6 30 p m dinner meeting in the church social hall on Tuesday Ladies night invites all men and their wives to attend Eugene and Mrs Winzenrith of Trinity Methodist Church will lead the program Those planning to attend should contact Bernie Woolwine or the church office.

Methodist Men’s Club First United Methodist Church Bluefield Eugene Winzenrith Trinity Methodist Church W. Va Bernie Woolwine

Soviet veto crisis in U N over East Pakistan crisis

In the 15 nation council the Soviet proposal drew little support as Ambassador Malik and Huang clashed. Huang accused the Soviets of seeking to dismember East Pakistan and urged backing a Peking resolution condemning India. A cease-fire appeal was debated amid private consultations delaying a 2:30 p.m. EST meeting.

Jacob A. Malik Huang East Pakistan Malik China Soviet Union Peking India Subcontinent 15 Nation Council

Dryers Spread as American Homes Modernize

Census style note shows 40 percent of U S households own clothes dryers now compared with about 16 percent in 1960. This indicates a rapid adoption of home laundry equipment and rising living standards across the country.

U. S

Fire Rips House In Bluefield

A fire of undetermined origin Sunday destroyed three rooms of a one story frame house at 2312 Jefferson St in Bluefield owned by Warren Hutchinson. Firemen from two trucks answered at 3 13 p m and returned at 5 03 p m the house was unoccupied and investigators continue the probe.

Warren Hutchinson Jefferson St Bluefield

Young Teacher Set to Become San Diego Council Member

Maureen O Connor a 25 year old high school physical education teacher will be sworn in as the youngest City Council member in San Diego history. She won by about 8500 votes in the November nonpartisan election defeating a 53 year old businessman. O Connor credits young voters and campaigners and says she aims to give youth a voice.

San Diego Calif Maureen O'Connor Miss O’connor California City Hall Miss O'Connor

Spanish Paper Is Discontinued

Thirteen Spanish legislators from the Cortes publicly dissented Sunday with a government order to close the independent Madrid daily. The paper lost its publication permit on November 25, while critics say closure targets critical outlets and mirrors unequal treatment amid Franco era media control.

Madrid

Modern Santas Embrace Fashion in Gift Suggestions

Santa Claus figures adapt to trends as accessories rise in popularity. Belts jewelry and gloves top gift lists for the modern man.

Gifts Can Say Thanks At Christmas

The piece advises gifting service workers such as mailmen and building superintendents with items like cigarettes cigars liqueurs cakes and candies. Outdoor workers appreciate gloves mufflers thermos jugs and insulated food keepers while housekeepers value toiletries clothing and accessories. Gift certificates are recommended for uncertain recipients.

Hit and Run Hospitalizes McDowell Man in McDowell County

A hit and run on Secondary Rt. 8 near Jenkinjones left Zack Williams 53 in critical condition at Stevens Clinic after being struck by Maci Lorraine Fields 46 of Anawalt who fled the scene. Fields faces charges of leaving the accident and driving without a license as investigators work with Trooper Roby Pope and Deputy Ronnie Matias.

Jenkinjones McDowell County Welch Hospital Anawalt Zack Williams Jenkin Jones Stevens Clinic Maci Lorraine Fields Williams Fields Roby Pope McDowell County Sheriff's Ronnie Matias

Missing Boys Found Safe In Abingdon

Two Richlands youths Kenneth Rhorer 15 and Michael Hand 14 were found Sunday in Abingdon by police. They were lodged in Washington County jail awaiting their parents. They had been missing since Tuesday morning after last seen entering a small green foreign car headed toward Bristol. Their mother said one boy told friends they planned to go to California.

Richlands Abingdon Kenneth Rhorer Michael Wayne Hand Washington County Bristol California

Plains Expect Snow High Wind and Travel Warnings

Travelers warnings were in effect across the Western Plains as snow and high winds whipped the region. Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Colorado reported gusts up to 40 mph with heavy drifts. Pocatello saw over four inches of snow in six hours, Missoula and Kalispell about an inch.

Associated Press Western Plains Pacific Coast Midwest Gulf Coast Idaho Wyoming Montana Colorado Pocatello Missoula Kalispell Mont Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Lafayette Lake Charles New England Fort Lauderdale Fla Montpelier Anchorage Atlanta Boston Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Denver Detroit Honolulu Indianapolis Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Miami Minneapolis-St. Paul Nashville Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh St. Louis San Francisco Seattle Washington

McDowell Man Found Dead In Caretta Home

Eugene Chafin 36 of Caretta appears to have killed himself with a .32 caliber pistol in his mother's bedchamber at about 11:45 a.m. The body was found by a cousin at noon in the home of Mrs Grace Chafin. Troopers investigated and the body moved to Fanning Funeral Home in Welch.

McDowell County Caretta Welch Eugene Chafin Grace Chafin Chafin Roby Pope L. R. Bailey Fanning Funeral Home

Mayor Clarifies Home Location Within City Limits

In Sunday's Telephone the Telegraph column an error stated Bluefield Mayor Edwin Elliott owns a house on city property. Mayor Elliott said the report should read the home is situated within the corporate limits, not on city property, clarifying the sewage connection details.

Telephone the Telegraph Bluefield Edwin Elliott Elliott

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