Donuts and trains mark a Bluefield Christmas memory
Larry Hypes recalls a rambling Bluefield Saturday in the 1950s filled with donuts, a hoped for Elgin watch, and holiday shopping. The author notes Jerry West scoring 37 points for West Virginia and threads a vivid, personal tour of local shops, streets, and family chatter toward the festive season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Watch
Jerry West
Bluefield
Beaver High School
Park Central
Daddy Wvui
Tennessee
Moose Lodge
Ramsey Street
Big Jim Dalton
The
Daily Telegraph
Cohen's
Mom
Max Kammer
Montgomery Ward
Kresge’s
Alfred Land’s
Dad
Norfolk & Western
Jimmie
U.S. Steel No. 14
Tazewell
Eddie Young
Bulldogs
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Credits Note
A roster of Bluefield Daily Telegraph staff includes Darryl Hudson publisher and news editor, Andy Patton sports editor, Ila Woodson and Samantha Perry editors, Bill Archer assistant managing editor, and Charles Owens. The page also features a religious quotation about a child born and government on his shoulders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Patton
Lla Woodson
Bill Archer
Charles Owens
Simple Holiday Gifts and Goodwill in Small Moments
A lighthearted guidance piece on gifting and self care during the holiday season. It encourages patience, forgiving others, sharing goodwill, and prioritizing joy over perfection. It suggests giving yourself breaks, letting others go in traffic, and embracing imperfect celebrations rather than stressing over ideal gifts.
Christmas Tour of Homes a Success in Bramwell
The 29th Bramwell Christmas Tour of Homes, sponsored by Bramwell Theatre Corporation, honored many volunteers and officials for the December 8 event. A Miller and Archer song from Bramwell’s 100th celebration remains a closing favorite as gratitude is extended to Mayor Louise Stoker Police Chief Edwin Vanover Bramwell Volunteer Fire Department members and numerous contributors from the Coal Heritage Highway Authority, Mercer's CVB, churches, and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Miller
Bill Archer
Bramwell
Miller
Archer
Bramwell Theatre Corporation
Louise Stoker
Edwin Vanover
Bramwell Volunteer Fire Department
Joe Miller
Wes Bailey
Everett Perry
Joe Belcher
Raymond Perkins
Coal Heritage Highway Authority
Bramwell Depot
Richard Bullins
Mary Shandor
Kate Cardwell
Ken
Betty Kirby
Donnie Goins
Jon Brannon
Tale of two tragedies at schools across the world
A dual narrative compares a 2012 China school stabbing in Chengping by Min Yingjun with the Sandy Hook massacre in Newtown, Connecticut by Adam Lanza. The piece argues for gun control, mental health funding, and preventive programs, noting cultural differences in access to weapons and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min Yingjun
Adam Lanza
Min
Chengping
Guangshan
Henan
China
Lanza
Sandy Hook
Newtown
Connecticut
United States
Spe
America
Virginia Tech
Columbine
Aurora
Nanchang
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Alice Deaton
Abbs Valley School
Daddy
John Williams
Morning Star
Moore’s Memorial Methodist
Boissevain Company
Andy Geeson
Rexall Drug
Pocahontas
Union Funeral Home
Barnes
Abe Leedy
Double Cola
Falls Mills
New Graham Pharmacy
McNeer
Sporting News
Virginia Ann Jewelry
Ted White
Chicago House Furniture Company
Ben Franklin
Kroger’s
General Tire
Bluefield Supply
Superior Sterling
Bill Kinser
Beaver
Merrill Gainer
Kinser
Walter Washington Williams
Texas
Flatt & Scruggs
Feuchtenberger
Santa Claus
Larry Hypes
Tazewell High School
Bluefield Baily Telegraph
Darryl Hudson
Samantha Perry
Woo
TVE
Martin Schram
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