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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1968

Page

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Santa shortage hits Memphis stores and events

Memphis advertising man Stanley Starr says real Santa Clauses are hard to find this year as he relies on retired workers and Memphis State University students for his Santa appearances. Costs for outfits range from 100 to 250 dollars with wigs and beards up to 75 dollars. He notes some past Santas failed to show up or behaved poorly.

Memphis Tenn Stanley Starr Starr Memphis State University

Three Sailors Die From Fumes In Navy Exercise

In a Pacific Navy exercise off California two carriers Beff Trust and Enterprise faced a fuel gas leak. Airman J A Fischer Aviation Boatswain's Mate Leroy Ervin Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3C Smith Lt Leo Pich were overcome while cleaning up gasoline fumes. Lt Cmdr Robert Simonic drowned after ejecting from his jet near the Enterprise. Ervin was hospitalized in critical condition in San Diego while others were pronounced dead.

San Diego Calif U.S. Navy Pacific Ocean Navy Robert J. Simonic Lemoore Naval Air Station Enterprise Kitty Hawk Beef Trust J. A. Fischer Aviation C. Leroy Ervin G. A. Smith Smith Leo Pich Pich Ervin San Diego Nava Hospital

Bluefield Daily Telegraph Expands Printing Facility

Bluefield daily newspaper announces expansion of its printing operations at 412 Bland Street as part of ongoing effort to serve readers in the region. The notice outlines growth plans and anticipated staffing boosts.

The Daily Telegraph Bland Street Bluefield Vives

Deadly Pins Sought in Sears Costume Jewelry

Officials at Sears Roebuck and Co. race to remove 300 to 400 pins decorated with a shiny orange bean that can kill if eaten. The beans appear on novelty pins sold in 138 Sears stores across 116 cities. FDA says the sequirity bean is banned. Sears plans an advertisement warning customers.

Chicago Sears Roebue and Co Sears Food and Drug Administration Washington FDA

Ky, Lam Face Hanoi Pleas As Peace Talks Open

In Hanoi, Ky and Ambassador Lam face protesters shouting Liberez Hanoi while Ky is moved by the scene. Ky says liberation is not the goal for now and he will guide and supervise the Vietnamese delegation at the peace talks. The emphasis remains on returning to peace.

Liberez Hanoi

Deeds Recorded In Tazewell County Va

Forty two property deeds filed at the Tazewell County Courthouse include transfers from Donald R. Lawson to Robert C. Blevins and many other lots and tracts across Richlands Burkes Garden Springville and Bluefield regions in Virginia. Named individuals include Lawson White Rhudy Nicewander and Hart among others with various buyers and sellers recorded.

Tazewell County Tazewell Donald R. Lawson Robert C. Blevins Carter Subdivision Charlie Claude Newberry Sink Hole Creek John R. Taylor Jr Jose M. White CV Coal and Iron Riley Houchins Columbus Edward Houchins Richlands Mattie Elizabeth Rhudy William J. Rhudy Burkes Garden Ruth M. Reedy Cedar Land Farms Inc Charles M. Fortner Claypool Hill N. J. English Zed Hale Albert Green Springville Joe Shell Bishop Ray H. Ryan Harold Dean Wilburn Marvin M. Smith Margie B. Smith William E. Cundiff Drucilla B. Cundiff Flat Top Darel H. Patrick Thomas Richard Shelton Raymond Lee Lowe Wilbur Rodney’ Lowe Baptist Valley Oscar H. Buchanan Graham N. Buchanan Thompson Valley Jesse Nicewander Virgie Nicewander Coal Creek Hubert E. Kiser Jr Elmer Franklin Hart Hickory Hill James M. Hoge Frank A. Grindstaff J.M. Altizer Robert Earl Asbury Crockett Cove Ethel Amey Gladys D. Honaker Hubble Hill Bobby Smith Joel Smith Mud Fork Andy Lawson Earnest L. Cox B. F. McGlothlin Thomas Lee White E. W. Wilson Fred F. Wyatt Plum Creek Lucian Smith Clayton A. Horne Clinch River James E. Cranwell Jr Marvin J. Hawkins Sycamore Acres Elizabeth D. Francisco Arthur R. Williams Pocahontas Denver Street Dewey Street Bailey Whited Delcie Whited Cedar Bluff Annie L. Taylor J. Chesterne Horneyoie Homes Inc Virgil R. Jones Trac Four Way Otis Kidd John K. O'Neal Bluefield Estil Horn Gilbert T. Parsons Chinquapin Develop. Corp Jenny Dave Sink Sam G. Whitt Jr Barbara Gayle West Claypool Hill

Shenandoah Group Gets Bowling Meet

STAUNTON Va AP The Virginia State Bowling Association has awarded its 1970 state tournament to the Upper Shenandoah Valley Bowling Association and plans a multi area event. The decision secures the statewide championship hosting rights for the region and outlines organizing details to come.

Shenandoah Group Staunton, Va Virginia State Bowling Association Upper Shenandoah Valley Bowling Associ

Leftist Unity Sought to Block Rumor Government in Italy

Italy's Communist party led by Luigi Longo urged leftists to unite against Premier-designate Mariano Rumor's three party pact with the Christian Democrats Socialists and Republicans. Unions planned new strikes as students and workers prepared protests across Rome and provinces ahead of cabinet approval.

Rome Italy Communist Party West Mariano Rumor Rumor Christian Democrats Piedmont Sicily Longo L’unita Christian Democrat Party

Five Killed On Virginia Roads

Five people died in Virginia traffic incidents reported by the Associated Press. Woodstock teens Martha Miller 18 and Larry Fadley 19 were struck on Interstate 81 south of Tomsbrook in Shenandoah County. Richmond resident Lindon Chandler Wright 19 was killed on Virginia 33. Jerome Harrison Murray 19 of Richmond died on Interstate 64 at the Butcher Road overpass in Newport News. Troy Thomas Johnson 51 of Gloucester died in a one car crash on U S 17 at White Marsh.

Associated Press Woodstock Martha Y. Miller Larry Gene Fadley Tomsbrook Shenandoah Richmond Lindon Chandler Wright Virginia 33 Newport News Jerome Harrison Murray Butcher Road White Marsh Troy Thomas Johnson Gloucester U.S. 17 Gloucester County

West Virginia Vocational Guidance Conference Opens

In Cedar Lakes Ripley West Virginia the week long Vocational Guidance Conference begins with over 100 counselors expected. State Education Department official Robert Siler notes the event motivates similar meetings nationwide and aims to map current theories and trends in vocational counseling with three university experts from Harvard Hunter College and Minnesota scheduled to present.

Ripley W. Va Cedar Lakes West Virginia Robert Siler Department of Education Siler Robert O’hara Harvard Stanley Segal Hunter College New York Henry Borow University of Minnesota

McClanahan and others listed in Richlands deaths

Oscar Maze McClanahan 77 of Richlands Va died at home after a long illness He was a retired miner and UMWA Local 6157 member Burial at Green Hill Memory Gardens Funeral services at Richlands Tabernacle with two pastors officiating Pallbearers named The body to be moved from Mullens Funeral Home Also listed Bert Asbury Rosa Mason Rosa Mason Shuchat and William Updike death notices with church services and burial plans for each

Oscar Maze McClannahan Richlands U.M.W.A Jewel Ridge Christian Baptist Church Florence Keene McClannahan Willie McClannahan Arvin McClannahan Richmond Ira McClannahan Honaker Sue Deaton Elmer Pickle Oakey Johnson Baltimore Clifford Dunn Bluefield Leonard, Dewey Alis McClannahan Flint Mich Luther McClannahan California Earl McClannahan Abbie Jones Jolo Mattie van Dyke Keene

Porterfield Rites Held For Maybrook Resident

Charles A Porterfield 55 of Maybrook Va died at home after a short illness. He was son of late James Burke Porterfield. Survived by wife Dorothy M Porterfield two daughters Joan Porterfield Karen Porterfield at home a son John Porterfield Pembroke brother J Burke Porterfield Pembroke sisters Mrs Charles King Harrisburg Mrs Meade Irwin Lynchburg and Miss Lois Porterfield Bluefield. Funeral conducted today at 2 pm Williams Jamison Funeral Home Pembroke Rev Jackie South officiating. Burial Birch Lawn Cemetery Pearisburg.

Charles A. Porterfield Maybrook Pembroke James Burke Porterfield Dorothy M. Porterfield Joan Porterfield University of North Carolina Chapel Hill N. C Karen Porterfield John Porterfield J. Burke Porterfield Charles King Harrisburg Meade Irwin Lynchburg Lois Porterfield Bluefield Williams-Jamison Funeral Home Jackie South Birch Lawn Cemetery Pearisburg

Mrs. Fred Riggsby of Harmon Dies After Illness

Mrs. Fred Riggsby 61 of Harmon Virginia died Sunday morning at Clinch Valley Clinic Hospital after a brief illness. Born Williamson daughter of the late Eric and Nancy Jane Williamson she lived in Buchanan County for 32 years. Survived by husband Fred Riggsby daughter Mrs W L Johnson of North Platte NE two sons Ralph Goode of Baltimore MD Beacher Riggsby Harmon three brothers Tom Fred Williamson of North Tazewell VA Doc Williamson and Rev Jack Mudder officiating. Burial in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery Richlands VA. Pallbearers Clarence Moody A D Crabtree Frank Landreth Earl Fields Johnny Mounts Oakly Riggsby. Body moved from Virginia Funeral Home Grundy to the residence.

Lornie Gay Deel Haysi Clinch Valley Clinic George Deel Polly Compton Leemaster Vinie Conway Evvie Dales Prater Parris Deel Donald Archie Nuborn Lando William Earl Deel Basil Bailey Frealin Yates Henry Lory Tazewell County Georgie Rachael Williamson Eric Nancy Jane Mitchell Williamson Buchanan County Fred Riggsby W. L. Johnson North Flat Neb Ralph Goode Baltimore Beacher Riggsby Harmon Tom Fred Williamson North Tazewell Doc Williamson Street Jack Mudder Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery Richlands Clarence Moody A. D. Crabtree Frank Landreth Earl Fields Johnny Mounts Oakly Riggsby Virginia Funeral Home Grundy

Thomas Lester Johnson 70 Montcalm Dies After Illness

Thomas Lester Johnson, 70, of Montcalm died Saturday after an illness. Born in West Jefferson North Carolina he lived in Montcalm 50 years and was a retired coal miner for Pocahontas Fuel Corp. He was a United Mine Workers member and a Montcalm Methodist Church attendee. Survived by daughters Mrs Wilma York of Bellsville Ohio and another daughter, a stepson J R Mason of California, three sisters Mrs Ora Bowers Miss Fanny Johnson Miss Emma Johnson all of Lansing NC, two brothers Cheiso and Walter Johnson of Grassy Creek NC. Funeral conducted today at 2 p m in Cravens Shires Funeral Home Chapel Bluewell with Rev Rudy Hearn. burial Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery Bluewell. Body remains at chapel for viewing until 2 p m today.

William Jordan Updike Virginia Avenue Welch West Virginia Water Company First Methodist Church Evelyn McCleary Updyke A. A. Updike, Jr Hampton Duvall Updike Landover B. S. Snead Roanoke Evelyn Overstreet Huntington John Shepherdson Worcester Mass Elmer S. Wilson Woodlawn Memorial Park Bluewell Keith Smallwood R. S. Lawson J. L. Hogg J L. Allen Donald Davis Dayton Mankins Thomas Lester Johnson Montcalm West Jefferson N. C Pocahontas Fuel Corp United Mine Workers of America Montcalm Methodist Church Wilma York Bellsville Ohio J. R. Mason California Ora Bowers Fanny Johnson Emma Johnson Lansing Chciso Walter Johnson Grassy Creek Cravens - Shires Funeral Home Rudy Hearn Woodlawn Memorial

Mrs. Celia Compton Sturgeon Dies in Virginia

Mrs. Celia Compton Sturgeon of Royal City Virginia died Saturday night in Southwestern State Hospital Marion Virginia. She was born in Buchanan County and was widow of Wilburn Sturgeon. Survived by daughter Mrs. Florence Rowe of Sae ger son Woodrow, eleven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Service conducted today at 11 a.m.

Wilburn Sturgeon Royal City Southwestern State Hospital Marion Buchanan County Celia Compton Henderson Compton Florence Rowe Saeger Woodrow

Funerals for Skeens and Porter Crockett Davis

Mrs. Linkous Maggie Skeens 74 of Grundy Virginia will be laid to rest Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Big Rock Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Orlar Will follow in Stiltner Cemetery near Grundy. Porter Crockett Davis 61 of Rt 3 Bluefield dies. service today at 11 a.m. Cravens Shires Funeral Home Chapel Bluewell with graveside rites conducted by A F and A M Lodge 137.

Skeens Linkous Maggie Grundy Big Rock

Tests Slated For Stargazer Satellite OAO 2

Cape Kennedy Florida AP reports America's new Stargazer satellite OAO 2 passed initial space checks and engineers prepare a series of engineering tests to begin. NASA officials say the craft is in good shape and ready for detailed subsystem evaluations.

Cape Kennedy Fla America

Heart transplant donor mystery sparks Israeli uproar

In Israel the donor source for the first transplant patient at Belinson Hospital remains undisclosed amid rumors of a teenage victim and a Persian born donor. Hospital officials denied claims and asked editors to halt the search. Rabbinate voices opposed the procedure while Hadassah Hospital notes prior regulatory hurdles.

Tel Aviv Israel Belinson Hospital Petah Tiqva Morris Levi Yitzhak Salam Davar Maariv Avraham Sadgat Haviv Sadgat Sadgat Pinhas Koren Belinson Isser Unterman Yitzhak Nissim Hadassah Hospital Jerusalem

AP Reporter Is Arrested In Cairo Spy Case

Egyptian authorities arrested Aly Mahmoud a Cairo AP reporter amid a spy case investigation. Al Ahram cited an official source saying the arrest is not related to AP work. Mahmoud has been held on undisclosed charges after authorities sealed and then lifted seals at the AP bureau.

Cairo al Ahram Associated Press Aly Mahmoud

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