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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1981
Page
9
Ceres School will hold cheerleading tryouts on Saturday June 6 at 1 p.m. at Ceres School. Mercer County students returned home with four winning projects from the county contest, highlighting local student achievement.
Channel 40 Inc files with the FCC on May 26 1981 to modify its TV permit to switch the license city from Bluefield WV to Bluefield VA. The station proposes 1110 kW visual 111 kW aural ERP with transmitter on East River Mountain 18 miles southeast of Springville VA, studio in Bluefield VA. Directors listed include N A Ammar Jr and R J Kirk. major shareholders include Ammars Inc and Acme Markets of Tazewell Va. Public inspection will be at Ammars Inc Bluefield VA offices.
The Board of Education Mercer County invites sealed bids for excavating a parking lot at Oakvale K 9 School. Bids due 2 p.m. June 10, 1981 at 1420 Honaker Avenue Princeton WV. Plans available from Howard Harvey after May 27 1981. The board may waive informalities, adjust quantities, or reject any bids.
John K Underwood recalls being stuck in his wrecked car for hours after a Sunday morning crash in Rich Creek. He deteriorated into pain as the engine and transmission pierced the floorboard. A passing driver finally alerted authorities, leading to rescue and surgery. He has a long history of injuries from prior wrecks and reflects on life changes.
The Princeton Health Care Center opens this month with two open houses on Saturday at 2 p.m. for invited guests and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. for the public. The 120 bed facility, owned by Princeton Memorial Hospital Corporation and operated by Health Care and Retirement Corporation of America, is off US Route 19 21 near Mooney's Drive-In. Governor Rockefeller was slated to attend Saturday but cannot due to a conflict. Tours will be available both days, with anticipated staff of 60 to 70 as the center becomes fully operational. The ribbon cutting includes Andrew L. Clark and William L. Sheppard.
Princeton councilman E J Reaser urged voters in the surrounding areas to consider annexation advantages as ballots were cast. He praised city services, noted a special service fee bargain, and warned nothing is free while stressing future benefits and protections through zoning and Development funds.
WVU may name an acting president at a West Virginia Board of Regents meeting as Gene Budig resigns to become KU chancellor. The agenda also includes tenure confirmations at Marshall and Fairmont State and land talks for parking at WV Tech.
Absolute auction on June 6 at 11 am features guns, antiques, tools, furniture, a kitchen of items from Joan Spencer's estate. Personal property includes a 3 piece patio set, wringer washer, dinette, recliner, lawn equipment, chains, a Sears heater, and more. Auctioneers Calvin Hines Sr Jr.Licensed WV VA. Contact 589-3669.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph sets deadlines for Classified Reader Ads corrections and cancellations at 1:30 P.M. on weekdays for the next day, with Sunday deadline at 4:45 P.M. Friday. Saturdays open 11 A.M. to 12 noon for corrections only. Ads aren’t started Monday papers. The paper accepts one day for incorrect ads unless Sunday issue is wrong and we are closed, then two days. Ad readers should check the first appearance. The paper reserves the right to edit or reject ads not meeting standards.
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