Polk Funeral Services Set for Dr Arthur L Polk
Dr. Arthur Leonard Polk 86 of 102 Rover St Bluefield died Wednesday after a long illness. Funeral services Saturday at 11 a.m. from First Presbyterian Church Bluefield with Dr C H Patterson officiating. Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Polk, born in Union City Tennessee, served as minister at Edwards United Presbyterian Church Bluefield 1930 1966 and held multiple religious and civic roles. Pallbearers named. Richardson's Funeral Home in Bluefield handled arrangements with visitation today 6 to 9 p.m. and at the church one hour prior.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Publication Details
Bluefield Daily Telegraph publishes every morning from 412 Bland Street Bluefield West Virginia with Associated Press news and local coverage. Subscription rates listed include 66 dollars per year in West Virginia and 5.50 per calendar month for home delivery with changes via P O Box 208 Bluefield.
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Funeral notices for Gillenwater Salva Miller Burgess
Obituary brief items announce funerals for Ruth Gillenwater 73 of Keystone at Bennett Fanning Chapel Northfork burial West View Cemetery Radford VA Stanley James Salva 86 of War at Douglass Mortuary Chapel War with Alex Hagerman Bluefield VA Robert Thurman Miller 41 of Yards VA at Dudley Memorial Mortuary Bluefield VA burial Grandview Memorial Gardens Bluefield Tazewell Road Cordelia Brooks Burgess 89 of Canton OH formerly Bluefield at St Matthew United Holy Church Bluefield service with multiple officials Lugo's Funeral Service Bluefield handling arrangements
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Northfork
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West View Cemetery
Radford
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Stanley James
Douglass Mortuary Chapel
War
Alex Hagerman
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield
Rich Creek Man Dies In Wreck
A 62-year-old Rich Creek resident died in a two-vehicle crash on U S Route 460 one mile from Pearlsburg Virginia. Vernon Biggs perished around 3 20 p m when a 1978 Dodge Diplomat collided with an International tractor trailer driven by Donald Boggs of Oak Hill Ohio. Trooper M L Sargent investigated.
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Rich Creek
Vernon Biggs
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Oak Hill
Ohio
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Death by own action reported hourly in Britain
A report notes a death by own action occurs in Britain roughly every two hours, highlighting a rising pattern in self harm incidents and urging awareness and prevention efforts across communities and services.
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Britain
McGraw orders court hearing on sex case in Fayette deputies
Chief Justice Darrell V. McGraw Jr orders a Jan 18 hearing to probe the plea deal that dropped first degree sexual assault charges against former Fayette County deputies Leland Dempsey Rick Pennington and Dave Brown. Special Prosecutor Larry Losch must show cause why further prosecution cannot proceed. The request follows Annetta Myers petition seeking justice after the 1982 accusation by Karen Bragg.
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Darrell V. McGraw Jr
State Supreme Court
Fayette County
McGraw
Larry Losch
Leland Dempsey
Rick Pennington
Dave Brown
Fayetteville
Annetta Myers
Supreme Court
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Miners Recalled at Beatrice Pocahontas Mine
Island Creek Coal Company recalls 223 workers to the Beatrice Pocahontas mine in Keen Mountain Virginia effective January 3. Spokesman John Sanders says the move does not indicate a coal market upswing and Republic Steel, as joint owner, will be the major buyer of the coal produced.
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Skate-A-Thon Set For January At Hinton Site
Skater's Haven owner Jim Cochran announced the annual Skate-A-Thon benefiting the March of Dimes will take place January 21 at the usual site. Registration starts 8 a.m. and skaters go till midnight. Proceeds support the March of Dimes with a WVVA TeleVision telecast Feb 4 11:15 p.m. to Feb 5 5 p.m. Sponsors available at local schools.
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Joint Watch Services At Two Bluefield Churches
Bethel Methodist Church and Tabernacle Baptist Church in Bluefield Virginia plan a joint watch night service Saturday at 10 p.m. Rev David Chapman will be guest speaker and Rev Caleb Lilly serves as host pastor.
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Truck Vandalized in Bluefield on Washington Street
A 1973 Chevrolet pickup at 2014 Washington St. owned by Harry L. Miller was found damaged around 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Lights broken two mirrors damaged and tires slashed with repair costs unknown. Officer J C Steele investigated.
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Israeli Jets Attack Lebanon Amid Guerrilla Surge
Israeli jets staged mock dive bombing over southern and eastern Lebanon as guerrilla activity against the Israeli army intensified in the occupied south. Syria fired anti aircraft as Israeli planes roared over Rashadiyeh and Tyre areas. No casualties reported for Israel. a local woman wounded and one Israeli soldier wounded earlier.
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Leading Economic Indicators Dip After 14 Month Rise
The government reports a 0.4 percent November drop in the Index of Leading Economic Indicators marking a pause in the 14 month rise. Analysts call it a temporary setback as Bel Baldrige and White House spokesmen downplay significance noting likely transition to sustainable growth and possible later revisions.
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Charges Eyed In Buffalo Propane Tank Explosion
Fire officials in Buffalo say criminal charges may be filed if the responsible person for illegally stored propane tank is found. The blast killed six people including five firefighters and a civilian, injured about 70, and caused about 10 million dollars in damage across a five story warehouse district on the East Side. The explosion shattered the warehouse and damaged surrounding buildings, with effects felt up to 30 miles away.
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Soviet Parliament condemns United States and praises Andropov
The Supreme Soviet adjourned a two day winter session condemning the United States and praising Yuri V. Andropov who did not attend. It approved the 1984 state budget and economic plan while praising Andropov's leadership and his recent statements issued in his name.
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Caroline Marries Italian Investor in Monaco Ceremony
Princess Caroline of Monaco wed Stefano Casiraghi in a 20 minute civil ceremony at the royal palace Hall of Mirrors. The couple appeared on a palace window after the ceremony to greet a cheering crowd in Monaco. Caroline, turning 27, is the eldest child of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. She seeks Vatican annulment of her 1978 marriage to Philippe Junot. a civil divorce occurred in 1980. The Vatican decision is pending. A crowd of 32 attendees, including Caroline’s father and siblings, witnessed the ceremony.
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Mercer County Commission Reorganization Meeting Noted
The Mercer County Commission will hold its annual reorganizational meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, in the County Commission conference room at the courthouse.
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