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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1966
Page
5
At Cross Creek Tennessee a carnival’s hully hully dance drew crowds and later a back road plan to see more. A skunk prank backfired, causing riders and dancers to flee and police to nab several women as chaos ensued.
West Virginia official Frank Montgomery sought court to seize and liquidate the firm amid insolvency claims. The Huntington based insurer, chartered in West Virginia and operating mainly in Minnesota, denied insolvency and charter violations, stating assets of 1.76 million against alleged 1.87 million liabilities. A Cabell County Circuit Court hearing is set for June 10.
West Virginia Methodists contributed 10.03 million dollars to the church last year, a rise of 228 thousand from the prior year. Membership grew to a record 198,974 while Sunday school membership fell by 5,713 as attendance declined over five years. Officials also reported a working budget of 2.13 million for the year starting July 1 as a five day convention closes with pastoral appointments.
A 26 year old Fairmont man named Ackerman was killed when he fell about 400 feet from a steep Cheat River cliff while climbing with an unidentified companion to fish. He died instantly.
Washington reports that 18 trade fairs abroad drew 815 U.S. firms, who signed 299 new agency agreements and did 5.2 million dollars in on the spot business across Europe the Far East Southeast Asia and for the first time Central and South America.
Reports of severe damage to winter wheat and late corn and soybean planting buoyed grain futures last week. Wheat gained about 2 cents, corn nearly 3, soybeans up around 9, while oats and rye were little changed as traders priced in drought and freezing losses, especially in Kansas.
Washington reports urban workers have invested over 190 million in Farmers Home Administration loan programs. The funds come from 30 labor unions and workers' trust funds at state and local levels. They account for more than 20 percent of the 368.3 million total Farmers Home insured loans outstanding.
The Navy Department seeks civilian typists and stenographers for administrative offices. Miss Lavon Watson will be at the Navy Recruiting Station in Bluefield from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays to accept applications. Salaries range from 3814 to 5181 yearly with benefits and housing arranged. Applications for immediate vacancies and later openings are being accepted. minimum age 17 and typing 40 wpm or stenography 80 wpm required.
More than 25 pounds of nickel stainless steel are used in a typical automobile for wheel covers window mouldings and rocker panels to resist corrosion and improve appearance.
About 200 professionals and volunteers are expected to enroll in Charleston at Morris Harvey College for a six day program beginning next Sunday. The course offers intensive hours of study on alcoholism treatment rehabilitation and scientific information.
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