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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1961

Page

6

Mercer Rabies Clinics Open Throughout Mercer County

Mercer County Health Officer Dr. N Allen Dyer announced a series of rabies vaccination clinics running through June 27 in cooperation with the Mercer County Court the Sheriff’s office and several veterinarians. He stressed vaccination as the only preventive and noted 69 confirmed animal rabies cases in West Virginia to date with 52 bites in Mercer County last year.

Mercer County N Allen Dyer Health Department Mercer County Court Sheriff's Office Dyer West Virginia

Deeds Recorded In Beaver Pond and Bluefield Transfers

Deeds recorded in the county clerk's office include Helen Wood Boyd to Ralph E and Joyce Smith Clarkson for one half acre in Beaver Pond District near Ceres for 10 dollars. Ralph E and Joyce Smith Clarkson to Helen Wood Boyd for one half acre near Ceres for 10 dollars. Charles Club to Clayborn and Gra Maxey a Wolfe Rock District lot for 1200 dollars. Robert Joe Austin to Alma E Austin a one half interest in lot 1 section 804 Brown Street Bluefield for 500 dollars.

Helen Wood Boyd Ralph E Joyce Smith Clarkson Beaver Pond Ceres Charles Club Clayborn Gra Maxey Wolfe Rock District Robert Joe Austin Alma E. Austin Brown Street Bluefield

Dismissal in Gillespie Salvation Army Damage Suit

A circuit court judge dismissed the $15,000 damage action brought by Moses G. Gillespie against the Salvation Army and Wayne T. Anders, citing settlement. The case stemmed from injuries claimed by Gillespie’s wife after a Salvation Army truck rammed their car on Bland Road in Bluefield.

F. Morton Wagner Moses G. Gillespie Salvation Army Wayne T. Anders Gillespie Anders Gillespie Wa Bland Road Bluefield Austin Paul F. Baker James Sutphin Richard M. Phelps Malcolm H. Leffel George Hartery Jr Don Puckett International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers Afl-Cio International Union of Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers State of West Virginia Ex-Rel-National Coil Co Wagner Annie White Reddix George Reddix Bertha Haskins Joan A. Burnette Cloid Junior Burnette

Mobile X Ray Unit Visits Mercer County

The Mercer County Tuberculosis and Health Association executive committee in Princeton fixed dates for the Mobile Chess X ray Unit visit from July 18 to July 21. Sponsored by state and county health departments and the association, clinics move monthly to the new health center on the Bluefield Princeton highway.

Mercer County Tuberculosis and Health Association Princeton Mobile Chess Mercer County State County Departments of Health Bluefield

Small Storage Shed Destroyed By Fire Near Mercer Street

A small storage shed adjacent to the A and P store on Mercer Street in Princeton burned. Firemen arrived quickly and had the flames out within seconds after arrival. Smoke lingered five to ten minutes, with damage estimated at a few hundred dollars according to Princeton Fire Chief W. K. Umbarger.

A&p Mercer Street Princeton W. K. Umbarger

Leek Washing Tips for Soup Makers

Wash leeks thoroughly before use. Run water into the tops and down through the stalks to remove grit and sediment. Ensure all layers are clean for clearer soup or dishes.

For Sale Three Bedroom Brick on W Main Street

Vacant 3 bedroom brick home built in 1955 now available on W Main Street. Priced at 14 700 dollars. Contact Tynes Realty Service Princeton at GA 5 2252 for details.

W. Main Street Contact Tynes Realty Service SEARS Bluefield Princeton

Health Officials Urge Salk Shots in West Virginia

West Virginia reports three polio cases this year including a Raleigh County one year old boy and a 4-year-old girl in Ma State Health Director N H Dyer urges residents to take Salk vaccine ahead of summer peaks. He notes no widespread use of oral vaccine this year and lack of state funds for free distribution.

Charleston West Virginia Raleigh County State Health Department West N. H. Dyer U. S. Public Health Service Dyer

Opposition to Graves Removal Delays Interstate 64 Route

Relatives of about 700 buried in Crescent Hill near Ceredo and Johnston Cemetery near Huntington plan court action to block removing graves in the path of Interstate 64. State Road Commission suits and counter actions are anticipated though most bodies may be moved. SRC argues engineering needs require relocation.

Huntington State Road Commission Crescent Hill Ceredo Johnston Cemetery Huntington City

Traffic Accidents Claim 128 In State

In West Virginia traffic accidents have killed 128 people this year, up from 124 at the same point last year. Notable victims include 4 year old Darlene Lynn Payne of Charleston who died in hospital after being hit near her home in Dunbar, and 32 year old Jackie D. Teague of Stallings killed in a three vehicle crash on West Virginia Route 10 near Huntington.

Charleston West Virginia Darlene Lynn Payne Dunbar Jackie D. Teague Stallings Logan County W. Va Huntington

Notice for Concord College Athens bid addendum and withdrawal

West Virginia Board of Education announces Addendum No 1 changing bid date for the student center building at Concord College Athens. Notice to Contractors invites bids publicly. Also a withdrawal notice from The Red Ash Pocahontas Cone Company and statement by H L Thompson president.

W. Va Concord Colege Athens West Vee Lee E Pes Concord Colleges Virginia Board OF Education H. K. Baer RED Ash Pocahontas Cone. Company West Virginia H. L. Thompson

Notice of filings and legal actions in Mercer County

Public notice items include an application to the FCC by WKOY Incorporated for station WKOY Bluefield West Virginia at 1240 kc with 250 watts and transfers and duties listed. A decree in the Dewey Turnes estate case names creditors to present claims by June 1 1961 in Mercer County Circuit Court Princeton West Virginia.

Epenees Communications Oy Poeer Tors Mhe Ceea Transferee Corporation W C. Nininger HL Goode W. K. Vancear W. L. Nininger Edward Right Mercer County West Virginia Edith White Dewey Turnes Lucille Turnes Dorothy Turnes Scott Bank OF Kink M. sBwett Athens Smith H. Huffman G. B. Rowland Bailey Bailey Grady W. Alt Ters Princeton Finance Clemons Edit White Fred Pennington CIVEL Dewey Turnes Mercer County Court House Princeton

Help Wanted Ads From Welch Area Offered Positions

Classified notices show several help wanted items including a route man with a car in McDowell County seeking resume submissions, a 23 February personal interview at 125 North Street, and multiple daily Telegraph box replies. Additional listings seek a live-in woman for child care and housework with references, and an executive secretary with salary around 4000 annually.

Mcdowell County Welch North Street

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