Concord Heritage Group Plans Incorporation To Save Campus Buildings
Concord Heritage Group prepares incorporation papers with the West Virginia secretary of state to preserve two Concord College structures McComas Hall and the old gym. The group argues the demolition plan rests on misinformation and cites a 1977 utilization study. The Mercer County Historical Society backs preservation and Regent discussions may include a broader state building study.
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Daily Telegraph
Athens
Concord College
Ramona McNeely
Concord Heritage Association
West Virginia Secretary of State
McComas Hall
Concord
West Virginia Board of Regents
McNeely
Freeman
Meredith Freeman
Board of Regents
Mercer County Historical Society
Robert Ramsey
Board of
Regents
State
Charleston
Heritage Committee
Mary Edna Beckett
Lucille Harman
Helda Krider
Rotarians Hear Program on Product Marketing in Princeton
Princeton Rotary Club heard Gene Niel discuss major marketing factors at a luncheon. He emphasized knowing your product, researching competition, and targeting markets. Examples included Arm and Hammer baking soda, Curtis Mathis versus K-Mart, and Alka Seltzer’s ads misfiring with a heavy spaghetti image. Rick Rotenberry presided. Skip Compton was a guest.
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Daily Telegraph
Princeton
Princeton Rotary Club
Gene Niel
Concord College
Mercer
McDowell
Wyoming
Niel
Arm and Hammer
Dustry
Gucci
Curtis Mathis
K-Mart
Alka Seltzer
Rick Rotenberry
Emery Reasor
Skip Compton
Christmas Aid For Mercer County Children From Three Groups
Almost 100 children from low income families in Mercer County will join three Christmas activities sponsored by the 304th Military Police Reserve Unit of Bluefield, the Princeton Jaycees and the Keywanettes Club of Princeton High School. The Reserve Unit party for 3 to 10 year olds is at the Bluefield Reserve Center near Bluefield High School. The Keywanettes will host a party for 2 to 10 year olds in Princeton High School cafeteria. The Princeton Jaycees will run a Christmas party and shopping spree at Ched's Discount Store in the Princeton Shopping Center for six to nine year olds. Santa, gifts, games and refreshments will be provided at all events. Referrals have closed per welfare officials.
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Mercer County
Bluefield
Princeton
304Th Military Police Reserve Unit
Princeton Jaycees
Keywanettes Club
Princeton High School
Bluefield-Princeton
Reserve Center
Bluefield High School
Area 27
West Virginia Department of Welfare
Princeton High
Ched’s Discount
Princeton Shopping Center
Bramwell Christmas Parade and Lights Spark City Holiday Spirit
Bramwell hosts a 6 p.m. Christmas parade with 26 entries including four bands and horse riders. Police Chief Richard Painter notes a 400 light pine tree at the Presbyterian Church, first-time decoration, and Kiwanis members distributing about 125 fruit baskets to seniors this season. the 200-light Bramwell star atop the hill is maintained for the holidays.
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Bramwell
Richard Painter
Presbyterian Church
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Painter
Beatrice Mine Fire Status Uncertain in Virginia
At Island Creek Coal Beatrice Mine in Oakwood Virginia officials report little change in the fire’s status. Nitrogen is being pumped into two drill holes to smother flames while workers are reassigned to other mines. About 390 to 400 employees were idle when the blaze began November 25, the first deep mine fire in Virginia since 1975.
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Oakwood
Island Creek Coal Company
Beatrice
John Sanders
Sanders
United Mine Workers
Virginia
Island Creek
Buchanan County
Graham High School Honors Roll Omission Noted
The last honor roll entry for ninth grader Jeremy A. Slaughter at Graham High School was omitted. He appears on the B honor roll in the final listing.
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Jeremy A. Slaughter
Graham High School
Phil Pastoret Gift rap sparks critique after opening
Critics react to Phil Pastoret gift rap, evaluating the work after its initial reveal. The response highlights sharp wit and political undercurrents, signaling a polarized reception among admirers and detractors alike.
Mercer County Court Sets Feb 8 Hearing On Michigan Warrant
A prisoner warrant from Michigan was continued in Mercer County Circuit Court Princeton due to papers not arriving. Defendant John F. McKeown’s case was rescheduled to Feb. 8 with Bruce Ambrose as defense attorney and Charles R. Smith for the state. Six magistrate cases included a withdrawn non support warrant against Thomas Maurice Young of Princeton. Deputy Randall Earnest arrested him. Lanny Dale Wise of Bluefield faced destruction of property charges and posted 200 dollar bond. Deputy Earnest also filed 20 traffic tickets and seven civil suits.
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Michigan
Mercer County
Princeton
John F. McKeown
Bruce Ambrose
Charles R. Smith
Ernest RK
Thomas Maurice Young
Ellis St
West Virginia
Christmas Cantatas and Steady Faith Gather in Princeton Area
Full Gospel Ken and Martha Pilkenton speak at the Princeton Full Gospel Business Men’s meeting December 17 at Dinner Bell Restaurant with 6:30 dinner and 7:30 program. Reserve calls accepted to 425-8767 or 327-6185. Christmas party for children at Princeton Elks Lodge Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Chancel Choir of First United Methodist Church presents A Celebration of God’s Gift cantata Sunday 11 a.m. with Advent candle lighting by the Robert H. Walthall Family. Eggleston United Methodist Women host a 5 p.m. churchwide covered dish supper in Giles County Virginia Sunday with officer installation after. Rose of Sharon United Holy Church holds Sunday services at Bluefield apartments waiting room with Sunday School at 11 a.m. and worship at noon 3 p.m. Rev Mrs Hattie Bennett to speak with guests Rev Clayton Jones Revival Time Choir and Mrs Hazel Ross. Memorial Baptist puppets present Angels Lambs Ladybugs and Fireflies Sunday 6 p.m. at Virginia Avenue Bluefield Va with Sesame Street puppets. Youth Cantata Colors of Christmas at 10:30 a.m. and Adult Cantata The King of Love at 5 p.m. on Sunday December 20.
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Ken
Martha Pilkenton
Princeton
Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International
Betty J. Moody
God
Robert H. Walthall
Eggleston United Methodist
Fellowship Hall
Giles County
United Methodist
Hattie Bennett
Clayton Jones
Revival Time Choir
Hazel Ross
Idella Jones
Christ
Memorial Baptist Church
Virginia Avenue
Bluefield
Mercer County Board of Education Holds December Meeting
Mercer County Board of Education will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the central office on Honaker Avenue Princeton. Also on the bulletin: Princeton High School Choir Winter Concert Sunday at 3 p.m. in the auditorium with Sandra Thomas and John Byrd. Jaycettes Bazaar Saturday 11 a.m. to noon at the Y Center. Glenwood PTA Monday 7 p.m. at Sharon Coburn’s class. VFW Post 9696 dance tonight 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Bluefield VA. Commission December meeting Monday 10 a.m. in Princeton courthouse. Planning Commission Monday 6:30 p.m. at Frankie’s LaSalute Bluewell.
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Mercer County Board of Education
Honaker Avenue
Princeton
Princeton High School
Betty J. Moody
Sandra Thomas
John Byrd
Brenda Hutchins
Sandra Wilson
Sherri Tibbs
Angie Briguglio
James Barton
Greater
Bluefield Jaycettes
Y Center
PTA
Glenwood Pta
Sharon Coburn
Veterans To Foreign Wars Post 9696
the Post
Bluefield
Mercer County Commission
Mercer County Planning Commission
Frankie's LaSalute
Bluewell
Murder Conviction Upheld in Pineville Hostage Case
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously affirmed Freddie Joe Church's first degree murder conviction for the January 1979 Pineville Mountaineer Motel hostage incident. Church, 40, is already serving two life terms for murder and kidnapping, tied to the nine hour siege that left construction worker Robert Stickler dead.
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Charleston
W.va
State Supreme Court
Freddie Joe Church
Pineville
Church
Supreme Court
State Penitentiary
Wyoming County
Mountaineer
Nancy
Robert Stickler
Mount Nebo
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Rose OF Sharon
Rose of Sharon United Holy Church
Cresentview Apartments
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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