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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1971

Page

2

Finance Ministers Bargain For New Currency Values

Area deaths and funerals section notes multiple obituaries and memorials. It lists 71 year old Starling Barnett of Doran Virginia with service details in Mullins Funeral Chapel Richlands and burial at Greenhill Memory Gardens Claypool Hill. Also mentions deaths in Bluefield Bluefield area and Jaeger including Jeff Lockhart Jr. and George Honaker with funeral arrangements, survivors, and memorial rites.

Starling Barnett Doran Mullins Funeral Chapel Richlands Thomas Patrick E. C. Price Greenhill Memory Gardens Claypool Hill Barnett Richlands Va Paintlick Midway Methodist Church Robert Geraldine

fragmentary newspaper masthead reading and misread notices

An OCR distorted excerpt shows a historic newspaper masthead style with scattered fragments of pricing and subscription information, telegraphic service mention, and contact lines. The readable bits hint at advertising terms and a generic press bureau reference without coherent story content.

Obituary Notice for Mohawk Local 1078 Retiree

A retired Local 1078 member of the Church of God at Panther is mourned. He leaves five daughters Connie Helmandollar Mrs Bevins Mrs Asbury Mrs Roberts and Mrs Dotson along with two great grandchildren. Funeral at Church of God at Panther officiated by Rev. Clarence Estep and burial in Jaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield. Laeger to the residence at 3 p.m.

George Honaker Jalo Albert Sarah Taylor Honaker Church of the Living God Rebecca Vance Honaker Orville Homaker Jolo James Pearl) Arnett Riley Peggy) Cole John Joan) Rowe Herbert Frances) Wimmer Leon Anna Mae) Clark Virgie Morgan Reba Miller Tub Creek Jettie Vanover Jaeger Clell Muncy Booker Rite Tom Sparks

Mrs Mateline H Kirkman Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Mateline H Kirkman 41 of Beilot Wisconsin formerly Crystal died Wednesday in Belret after a long illness. Born in Crystal she was the daughter of Mrs Lillie A Hunt and the late Robert Evant. Survived by Devie Kirkman Bell Wis one win Early Olds Jamaica N Y one sister Mrs Geneva Woods Bluefield one brother Frank Hunt Crystal and one grandchild. Funeral at Pilgrim Baptist Church Crystal Sunday at 2:30 pm with Rev J J Howard and Rev Stewart Littlesburg. Pallbearers named. friends may call an hour before service at the church.

Jeff Lockhart JR Jaeger Jef Lockhart Sr Amanda Lambert Lockhart Jaeger High School Calvary Baptist Church Jaeger Lions Club Jaeger Odd Fellows Lodge Jaeger Masonic Lodge Ira V. Belcher Garwood Rockview Joseph Martha Cook Belcher Estel Belcher Ova Warren Belcher Sam Foglesong Mullins Ronald Adkins Lask Herndon Heights Mateline H Kirkman Beiloit Wis Crystal Belret Lillie A. Hunt Robert Evant Wes Pilgrim Baptist Church Devie Kirkman Bell Olds Jamaica N. Y Geneva Woods Bluefield Frank Hunt J. J. Howard Stewart Littlesburg Sereas

Cemetery arrangement leads to Virginia funeral home charge

Saraeaeakeee Cemetery in Conaway Virginia is listed with Virginia Funeral Home in Grundy for final arrangements. The notice identifies the funeral home as handling services for an upcoming service.

Saraeaeakeee Cemetery Conaway Virginia Funeral Home Mm Grundy

Funeral service plans for Eddie Brown and family details

The Brown family from Mount Heron Virginia prepares a church service at Garden Baptist Mission Church with Charles Ivey presiding. Burial follows at McGlothiin Cemetery. The body will be moved from Grundy Funeral Home to the church at 1 a.m. today.

Eddie Jerry Danny Brown Garden Baptist Mission Church Charles Ivey McGlothiin Cemetery Mount Heron Grundy Funeral Home

Funerals Held for Lonnie Pennington Ed Hewitt and Avra Ray Carroll

Funeral services for Lonnie M. Pennington 73 of Bluefield held at Bluewell church with two reverends officiating and entombment in Woodlawn Mausoleum. Ed Hewitt of Princeton died today with services at Shiloh Baptist Church and burial at Restlawn Memorial Estates. Avra Ray Carroll 42 of Weaverville formerly Princeton laid to rest at George W Seaver Gardens with pallbearers named and Seaver Mortuary in charge.

Pennington Lonnie M Rt. 4 Bluefield Bluewell Pole Church Rev. Wiliams T. F. Herndon Woodlawn Memorial Park Cravens-Shires Marshall Barker Woodrow Gun John Snead Ed Steele Albert Mitchell Luther Carter K. R. Powell

Mrs Virgie Summers 58 dies in Charlotte North Carolina

Mrs Virgie Irene Summers 58 formerly of Bluefield W V died Thursday in Charlotte North Carolina Her father W R Spence of Rocky Gap Virginia Two daughters Mrs Mary Jane Umbarger of Charlotte and Mrs Connie Kay Rink of Raleigh North Carolina A son Connie Summers of Baltimore Maryland Twelve brothers and sisters survive Services set for 2 p m Sunday at Miller and Kerns Funeral Home Charlotte Burial to follow in Charlotte

Virgie Irene Summers Charlotte N. C Bluefield W. R. Spence Rocky Gap Mary Jane Umbarger Connie Kay Rink Raleigh Connie Summers Baltimore Miller and Kerns

Temperatures Around Nation Reported by Weather Service

Washington expected to see peak readings as the National Weather Service tracks high temperatures across states. Weather analysts warn of heat in several urban centers this coming Friday with potential heat advisories for vulnerable populations.

Washington National Weather Service Maximem Iteuer Miramart

Jewish Appeal Nears New Goal in Bluefield Drive

The Bluefield Bluefield Princeton United Jewish Charities reports $31,400 from Jewish donors and about $1,200 from non Jewish mail gifts. Last year’s quota rose to address Israel defense costs, Gilbert says. The drive is led by Gilbert with a large slate of officers and directors. non Jewish leadership includes H Edward Steele and an advisory council with Judge Morton Wagner, Henry F Warden and Judge Howard Jarrett.

Bluefield Israel Gilbert Bluefield-Princeton Morton Wagner Henry F. Warden, Sr Howard Jarrett

Final Showing Of School Play At Bluefield High

The Bluefield High School music department presents the final performance of Amahl and the Ni- Visitors, a one act opera, at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Director Larry George leads the production.

Bluefield High School The Ni - Visitors Larry George

Maple Trees Noted for Good Form and Color

The article highlights maple varieties with strong form and ample fall color. It mentions some trees display red or variegated leaves in summer, contributing to their high rating.

Group of Ten Eyes Agreement By This Weekend

Washington AP The Group of Ten finance ministers press for a weekend agreement on new world currency values amid friction over the U S push for high prices for its currency reforms. Secretary Connally cautions optimism while IMF sources hint at a Sunday meeting to approve a rate schedule if talks end soon.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally United States Smithsonian Institution Europe Japan U.S International Monetary Fund 2Iman Board of Directors IMF Group of Ten Nixon

Local Youngsters Struck By Autos in Bluefield

Two Bluefield youths were hit by cars Friday. Michael Chandler eight of 223 Stowers Street was taken to Bluefield Sanitarium for observation after being struck by a car driven by Elsie M Rutherford. Arthur Evans II thirteen of Hillside Drive and Oakhurst Avenue was treated for injuries after a collision between Stephanie J Reed and Gary S Muncy vehicles. Reed was charged with failure to yield and Muncy with lack of vehicle under control.

Bluefield Michael Chandler Stowers St Bluefield Sanitarium Elsie M. Rutherford Arthur Evans ,II Bluefiel Sanitarium Hillside Drive Oakhurst Avenue Stephanie JH. Reed Reed Gary S. Muncy Muncy

Flag Stolen From Oakhurst Circle in Club Area

The American flag at the entrance of Oakhurst Circle on Oakhurst Avenue was reported stolen to Bluefield police. Mrs. Peters called the act terrible and urged the thief to return the flag.

Oakhurst Circle Oakhurst Avenue Bluefield

U S Vows Protection After Cuban Vessel Attacks

The State Department warned of measures under international law to shield U S citizens and freedom of the seas after Cuban attacks on merchant ships. Pentagon said precautions were set in motion with air and naval units possibly alerted. Ships cited include those at Cherry Point Jacksonville and Guantanamo.

Washington State Department United States Cuba Department U.S State Dept Pentagon Daniel Z. Henkin Department of Defense Caribbean Henkin McCloskey

Addict Hears Sentence From Family Drama In Jail Saga

A reporter probes George and Mark in Kanawha County about drug addiction and jail life. The interview covers fence profits, schooling, unemployment, and Mark's drug use from pot to heroin, his jail stints, and sheriff Johnson’s anti drug measures.

George Mark Orchard Manor Manor Ae Ae Kanawha E. M Pete” Johnson Cays Alan Johnson

Jazz Ensemble Directors Four January High School Concerts

A former Wytheville High School director and Keystone native leads a jazz ensemble gearing for four high school concerts in Southwest Virginia in January. Elon College professor Jack O White directs the Emanons on the 1964 and 1972 International Goodwill Tour with Iceland and Germany included. The group performs at Graham and Beaver High Schools in Bluefield on January 23, continuing a long tie to Southwest Virginia through summer music clinics at Graham High School.

Wytheville High School Keystone Virginia Jack O. White Elon College J. F. White Iceland Germany Emanons Elon Jaz Bluefield Graham and Beaver Concord College White Bill Caruth Bluefield State Graham High School

Pay Board Tightens 5.5 Rule Under Boldt Guidance

Pay Board chairman George Boldt says new rules tighten the 5.5 rule and the board will follow it more closely. He does not rule out reviewing the space industry next Tuesday with contracts offering about 2 1 2 percent raise in year one, viewed by unions as a cost of living catch up. Boldt says he personally intends apply the 5.5 rule down the line.

George Boldt Space Industry Boldt

Boy Found Guilty Of Store Theft

A Bluefield juvenile Jeffery M. Whitehead was found guilty of breaking into the Shroprite Grocery in Mercer County Juvenile Court. Judge Howard M. Jarrett ordered a pre sentence investigation and evaluation at Mercer Mental Health Center. Two 14 year old Parrott Virginia boys were found guilty of stealing a Datsun truck and transporting it to Radford Virginia. The Radford judge will dispose of their case under intrastate juvenile law.

Bluefield Jeffery M. Whitehead Mercer County Howard M. Jarrett Mercer Mental Health Center Parrott Radford Virginia Jarrett

ILS funding sought for Mercer County Airport project

Mercer County Court Commissioner Bus Compton submitted an instrument landing system application to the FAA in Washington. About 200000 is the expected project cost with state funds already approved and a $18000 allocation plus a $5000 matching share from the court.

Mercer County Court Bus Compton Mercer Washington, D. C Compton Federal Aviation Authority

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