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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1983
Page
2
Obituary items from the Bluefield Daily Telegraph list Rev. James O. Pete Reece of Havaco dead at 61 after a long illness, with survivors and funeral details set for Welch. Also noted are William Gordon of Princeton and multiple other local deaths with service dates, locations, and family relations.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph standard header outlines publication details. Includes location 412 Bland Street Bluefield West Virginia 24701, established 1893, Associated Press affiliation, subscription and home delivery rates, Postmaster address, and advertising representation by Landon Associates.
Aubrey J. Taylor 66 of Honaker Virginia died Monday at home after a long illness. A World War II Army veteran and retired coal miner formerly with Island Creek Coal Co. He was a member of First United Methodist Church Honaker. Survived by wife Kathleen R Taylor one daughter Teresa Gupton of Bristol one son Harry Taylor of Knoxville and one sister Alice Taylor of Swords Creek. Funeral arrangements incomplete at Honaker Funeral Home. Contributions suggested to New Garden Rescue Squad or First United Methodist Church.
Randell S Miller 35 Iaeger died from an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound after arrival at Stevens Clinic Welch. He was born in Iaeger son of William and Venia Miller and a member of UMWA Local 8165 Jaeger Volunteer Fire Department and Jaeger Masonic Lodge. Survived by parents a son Randall Scott Miller and a daughter Christy Denise Miller both of Jaeger. grandmother Effie Sutphin Beavers and step grandmother W D Miller Sr. Funeral at Fanning Funeral Home Jaeger Wednesday 1 pm Rev Alton Richardson. Burial Saeger Memorial Cemetery Roderfield. Pallbearers Saeger Volunteer Fire Department. Honorary pallbearers Saeger Masonic Lodge. Funeral home today 6-9 pm.
The Mercer County Sheriff's Department continues an investigation into a burglary on Stoney Ridge Road. Items stolen from Steve C. Lockhart's dwelling include a couch chair ottoman a 19 inch TV clothes sheets a coffee maker a crock pot a hair dryer two lamps a music box a toaster oven a smoke alarm and towels. Deputy W O Lawson led the initial inquiry and the case was referred to the Criminal Investigation Division.
Gary Edwin Lenhart a former Flat Top National Bank trust officer was sentenced to five years in a federal pen for embezzling more than 270000 from Bluefield trust accounts between 1980 and 1983. He pleaded guilty to five counts and was ordered to begin serving in Nevada with five years probation and full restitution.
The USS Jack Williams accidentally launched a torpedo at about 11 a.m. while berthed at Mayport Naval Station in Florida. The weapon landed on the adjacent pier without exploding due to safety mechanisms. no injuries were reported.
In Maripora near Sao Paulo, six Baptism celebrants drowned after a non swimming baptism by a small Pentecostal church. Victims include three girls aged 12 13 and 15 two 16 year old boys and a 20 year old man. Pastor Nelson Ventura says his 16 year old son died while trying to save others. Patricia disobeyed orders and swam after baptism ended.
A pet dog touched a portable heater and ignited, turning into a living torch as it ran through the apartment setting drapes and furniture ablaze. The dog died and its owner Byron Kimbrough was treated for smoke inhalation after being rescued. Firefighters fought the blaze about 30 minutes and a dozen residents were evacuated from the floor above.
The Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Christmas reception at the Bluefield Holiday Inn Holidome from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for members and guests. Officials expect about 1,000 attendees with parking on the Helidome's upper level.
Police log notes a 3:50 p.m. two car crash at Maryland Avenue and U.S. Rt. 460 involving Ellen J. Workman 17 of Bluefield and Maceo Palmer 76 of McComas. Workman and Palmer, plus Effie Thomas, were treated and released from Bluefield Community Hospital. Palmer charged with failure to yield. Officer T.W. Hatfield investigates.
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