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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1983
Page
2
The Bivetiels Daily Telegraph states it makes no charge and has never charged for publishing obituary notices, clarifying that such memorial notices are provided without fee to supporters. The policy underscores the paper’s commitment to accessible remembrance for families and communities.
President Reagan and Nancy will spend Christmas at the White House with their son Ron Reagan daughter Patti Davis and Ron's wife Doria along with close friends and a senior staff member as guests. The meal features roast turkey crack wheat dressing spinach wreath creamed chestnut center turnip sleighs spiced apple puree cranberry relish and pine nut salad. Cookies are also served.
Obituary notices list Barbara Ellen Baker 4 of Bartley died in Bluefield hospital after long illness. Survivors include four daughters Daisy Simmons Laura Gatewood Fanny Mayhan and Helen Jones. Funeral arrangements at Lugo's in Bluefield. Also listed are Roy Odell Vickers 36 Falls Mills and Betty Petie Hughes Keystone with services in Bluefield Tazewell and Vivian. Burial at Grandview Memorial Gardens Roselawn and other local funeral home arrangements and pallbearers named.
Subscription rates listed for mail in first and second zones and all of West Virginia 66.90 per year. Home delivery 5.50 per calendar month. Rates to other zones available on application. Postmaster address and contact details provided.
The Pentagon postponed public release of a five member commission report critical of Marine commanders in Beirut, as Weinberger weighs implementation of its 166 page recommendations. A classified copy has been sent to Weinberger who will decide further action.
About 30 pilot whales stranded along a 13 mile Cape Cod coast as rescue crews braved sub zero winds. Police report roughly 20 missing or dead between First Encounter Beach and Wellfleet with one whale rescued and returned to sea. Ten dead whales found along Wellfleet beaches.
Mrs. Luther H. Byrd Mary Edith Babe Byrd age 6? of 193 Leatherwood Lane Bluefield died Friday morning in a Bluefield hospital after a short illness. She was wife of Mercer County Magistrate Luther H. Byrd. The body remained incomplete at Mercer Funeral Home.
Cranston officials said the candidate has lung lining inflammation tied to old scar tissue. Doctors expect a swift recovery. The patient plans to be discharged next week and resume campaigning the first week in January.
Police report a break in at 1109 Highland Avenue where a west side window was pried. The window was nailed shut with finishing nails and rotted, as authorities noted during the Christmas holiday period.
A City woman was cited after losing control of her 1976 Pontiac Firebird at about 8 30 p m. crossing the center line and striking a car driven by James E Law of Bluefield. Police attributed the accident to icy road conditions with damage estimates totaling a reported amount.
In Charleston, West Virginia, police say the victim has been identified as Charlotte Workman, 63.
Cam Mills Carenbaugh reports on how Gov decision to reduce Brown’s sentence collided with the Recht ruling, making him eligible for release soon anyway. Attorney Don Meadows notes Brown’s theft ring case and his current status as a Charleston area minister, while another man Willie Day was deemed eligible for parole earlier.
State Schools Superintendent Roy Truby defends a 2.0 GPA requirement for out of class activities. Boards seek to drop delay or phase in the rule arguing it pressures teachers to inflate grades to keep students eligible, with proposals for a 1.8 first year and 1.9 second year.
Bluefield police chief and church member describes a live Nativity on Bluefield-Tazewell Road featuring angels Mary and Joseph animals including sheep a goat a pony and a Little Drummer Boy. The display runs from dark until traffic slows with youth and adults volunteering. Last night likely the final showing before Christmas Eve.
Police seek two suspects after an armed robbery fleeing in a late model orange red Mustang or Mercury Capri on Route 460. No injuries reported. Robber wore a blue ski mask, green army jacket and jeans as officers chased lines of inquiry and checked a matching vehicle nearby.
With utilities restored to about 19,000 customers, volunteers mobilized again for a No Warmth Christmas appeal. Donations gathered to support households facing hardship as service interruptions ended.
A 1978 Ford fire truck driven by Walter Nicewander of Bluefield sustained minor damage in a.
David Wooldridge recalls Dimples the dog and a Christmas wish to Santa for life. Lester learns of a plan to take Dimples home only after the dog is brought out, prompting a family dispute about who should keep the pet.
In Anchorage Alaska a DC 10 collided with a Navajo commuter flight injuring seven people, one severely. FAA spokesman Paul Steucke said the DC 10 crew and Navajo passengers were rushed to Providence Hospital after the fiery impact. Visibility was poor due to ice fog and the crash occurred around 2 21 p.m. with debris over about 700 feet.
A Mercer County man was shot in the hand and leg Friday afternoon at his mother's Princeton area home. He refused medical aid.
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