City man pleads not guilty in first degree murder trial
In Mercer County Circuit Court 64 year old Hoge Boyd of Bluefield pleads not guilty to first degree murder in the drowning death of Ralph Ramey 59. Opening statements set for 9 30 a m as state witness Dr Irvin Sopher expected to testify. Prosecution seeks life sentence while defense contends death was accidental.
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Princeton
Bluefield
Mercer County
Hoge Boyd
Ralph Ramey
John R. Frazier
West Virginia
Irvin Sopher
Derek Swope
John Shott
Boyd
David Schumacher
Randal Reahing
Ramey
Princeton Ave
Bluefield City
Public Records from Bluefield Municipal Court Docket
Worthless check warrants against Freddie Stewart and Kathy Williams dismissed after payment of check amounts and court costs. Arraignments include Gilmer Farley on a brandishing charge released on bond, Jerry Cecil on shoplifting released on bond. Mercer County burglary case, multiple defendants, pleas and sentencing scheduled. bonds set. Numerous Bluefield and Princeton traffic and disturbance cases with fines, forfeitures, and licenses status. Several defendants reported with addresses in Bluefield, Princeton, and nearby towns. dates include June 2 and June 13 hearings.
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Freddie Stewart
Logan S. Bluefield
Deskins
Kathy Williams
Matoaka
Mills Market
Gilmer Gene Farley
Estill Street
Bluefield
Carol M Farley
Cpl
Randall Earnest
Jerry W Cecil
Bluefield Ave
Princeton
Sears
Mercer Mall
J. K Rapp
Schod
Monda
William O . Biv
Brian Davis
Robert Mozingo
Davis
Harris
Jerom
Bill Winfrey
Burnette
Patterson
Allen James Cable
P.O
Wytheville
Debbie L. Coon
Monroe St
Joan J. Cummings
Surry St
George D Delaney
Lot 1
Bluvefield
Eckman
Kathy M. Hazelwood
Lory Beth Honaker
Ronald E Johnson
Fairmont St
Charles L. Johnson
Suburban
Suffolk
Harold M. Jones
Nemours
Roger OD. King
Fordwick Dr
S.W
Roanoke
Jonathan L. Lester
Russell G Mitchem Jr
Barbara A. Musick
Bramwell Road
David B Pauley
Thomas J Powers
Park St
Willard M. Rogerson
College
Senior Citizens Dinner to Feature Dr. Gresham Speaker
Princeton area church plans its annual Senior Citizens Dinner Friday at 6 p.m. honoring members 65 and older. Dr. Perry Epler Gresham, Bethany College president emeritus from 1953 to 1982, will address attendees. He led the International Convention of Christian Churches in 1961 and now serves as a director for several corporations. He has four Freedom Foundation awards and 15 honorary doctorates.
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Princeton
Perry Epler Gresham
Bethany College
First Christian Church
Gresham
Alexander Campbell
of the Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
International Convention of Christian Churches
Freedom Foundation
America
Police Probe Bluefield Telegraph Office Break-In
Princeton city police investigate a weekend break-in at the Bluefield Daily Telegraph office on Mercer Street. Entry was gained by forcing a back door, with a cash box and small amount of change missing. Patrolman D L Spradlin led the initial probe. the case is now with the Detective Bureau.
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Princeton — City
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Mercer Street
D. L. Spradlin
Police Department
Detective Bureau
Three Charged After Pineville Motel Gambling Bust
Wyoming County Sheriff's Department reports three arrests on misdemeanor gambling related charges at Mountain Motel and Peacock Club early Sunday. Owner Madhusudan K Patel faced permitting gambling, Franklin A Cox charged as agent to gambling, Alfred H Colder charged with possession of controlled substances. About 25 to 30 people departed before the search and deposited substances or weapons in an amnesty box and were not prosecuted. A search yielded gambling items and drugs, seized with Pineville city police assisting.
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Pineville
Mountain Motel
Peacock Club
Wyoming County Sheriff's Department
Madhusudan K. Patel
Franklin A. Cox
Alfred H. Colder
John Daniels
Diabetic Support Group Meets June 10 in Claypool Hill Mall
The Diabetic Support Group will meet Monday June 10 at 7 30 p m in the Community Room of the Claypool Hill Mall near Richland Virginia.
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Claypool Hill Mall
Richland
War Jones Seeks Unopposed Mayor Bid
In War, Floyd Jones runs unopposed for mayor while Jeannie Barrett Snodgrass faces no opponent for recorder. Five council seats are open with Quinto Falgiani Jr, Harry Gates, Angeline Harman, Jack Jenkins, and Glenn Reese running. John T. Linkous II and Howard C. Linkous are set for council in an otherwise open field. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Floyd Jones
Jeannie Barrett Snodgrass
Recorder
Quinto Falgiani Jr
Harry Gates
Angeline Harman
Jack Jenkins
Glenn Reese
John T. Linkous II
Howard C. Linkous
Jaeger mayor candidates face off in upcoming vote
Perry Roberts runs against Rans E. Dangerfield for Jaeger mayor while Ruby Fanning seeks the recorder post unopposed. Five council seats are open with Paul A. Hare Sr. Sylvia Johnson Raymond Lawson Dana Addair Stafford and Jim Stafford seeking election. Polls run 6 30 a m to 7 30 p m at Saeger Town Hall. Also notes the term Dark Ages describing the 5th to 11th centuries.
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Perry Roberts
Rans E. Dangerfield
Jaeger
Ruby Fanning
Recorder
Paul A. Hare Sr
Sylvia Johnson
Raymond Lawson
Dana Addair Stafford
Jim Stafford
Saeger Town Hall
Who's Who honors Southwest Virginia student leader Dalton
Douglas David Dalton son of Kathleen F Dalton and a Southwest Virginia Community College student is named among the nations outstanding campus leaders in the 1985 Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. Also details on a Lotus 123 computer course at Bluefield College and SVCC scholarships, dean's list picks from Emory Henry Marian College.
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Who's Who
Douglas David Dalton
Kathleen F. Dalton
Southwest Virginia Community College
Jack Howard
CIS
Bluefield College
Emory & Henry College
Mary K. Pope
Bluefield
Sue Ellen Smith
Bland
Karen Rowland
Narrows
Jennifer Russell
Virgie Ray Short, Jr
Richlands
Ruth Arlene Cox
Pocahontas
Patrice Brown
Jane Lee Forthman
Gerald Forthman
Marian College
Indianapolis
Sacred music service at Trinity Methodist Church on June 9
Trinity Methodist Church hosts a Chancel Choir sacred melody service at 11 a.m. featuring anthems solos and duets plus a congregational hymn sing. Performers include Miss Vickie Burr Mrs Shirley Martin Dr. Jack Kaufman Mrs Margaret Lindsey and Eugene Winzenrith. Bible School runs June 17 to 21 at Grace United Methodist Bluefield with programs for all ages from birth to seniors 6:30 to 8:30 each evening.
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Trinity Methodist Church
Vickie Burr
Shirley Martin
Jack Kaufman
Margaret Lindsey
Eugene Winzenrith
Bible School
Grace United Methodist Church
Thomas and
Rogers Street
Bluefield
Princeton Towne Fair draws steady attendance and events
Princeton Mercer County Chamber Executive Director Tammy Thompson says turnout has been strong at the Princeton Towne Fair. Highlights include an Arts and Crafts Center, Nova Expositions midway, a 10 K run at Roma III, a Big Wheel Derby, bake-off, spaghetti eating contest, dog show, and historic walking tours. The fair runs through Saturday with sponsors including the Chamber, the Task Force for Economic Development, and the Princeton Jaycees.
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Jim Gilbeath
Daily Telegraph
Princeton
Princeton-Mercer County
Liberty Electro
Brick Street
Roma III
Stafford Drive
Bluefield
Princeton Road
Douglas Sporting Goods
RKO Bottlers
Rose's Department Store
Yesteryear
Mercer Street
Mercer Elementary School
Mercer County Humane Society and Veterinary Associates, Inc
Mercer County Historical Society
Princeton Junior Womans Club
The
Peterstown announces mayor and recorder candidates
C. W. Bill Francis will seek the mayor’s seat in Peterstown while Betty Noble runs for recorder. For the five council positions the field includes Harold Pack Hampton Witt Paul Jones Clifton Dunn and John C Terry. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close 7:30 p.m. at the town hall.
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C.W. Bill Francis
Peterstown
Betty Noble
Recorder
Harold Pack
Hampton Witt
Paul Jones
Clifton Dunn
John C. Terry
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Biven’s Court
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Billy Harris
John Anderson
Robert Burnette
Rhonda L Anderson
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Kellysville
Lowell S Brown
Tazewell St
Urea
Avi
Uetir
Dr. Gresham
Dark Ages
Michael Bishara
Rod Moore
SVCC
Rae Osborne, JR
Stu A
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Danforth Insurance Agency
Bluewell Auto License Service
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Ebark Mulch
Wei Ety Il
LA Willis
Virginia
Princeton Towne Fair
Carpet Wholesale
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Appalachian Power Company
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