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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1969

Page

16

Bluefield State College 72nd Commencement Honors Largest Engineering Tech Class

Bluefield State College marked its 72nd commencement on June 2. Six graduates earned the Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technology, the first such degree at the college, as 66 students completed Engineering Technology and 22 earned Nursing AS degrees. The list includes honorees in Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Architectural Engineering Technology, and more, with numerous associate degrees and bachelor spots across Education, Arts, and Business.

Bluefield State College Donald Ray Dent Marshall Wayne Jones Robert Wayne Keatley Lewis Wayne Kendall Lawrence Oakley Roberts Theodore Lee White Electrical Engineering Tech Department of Nursing Marvis McComas Bailey Carol Dean Godfrey Nancy Jane Loar Maxine Bernice Mosko Dixie Nadine Shrewsbury Betty Caroline Whittington Linda Signors Adams Rhonda Verne Aliff Eunice Turley Austin Mavis McComas Bailey Shelby Jean Bell Bonnie Dale Davidson Emma Lee Davis Georgia Ann Grim Sharon Kay Johnson Linda Sue McCoy Brenda Jean Martin Linda Ann Nester Susan Rebecca Ratcliffe Alice Akers Rhinehart Shirley Jean Trigg Carel Beth Williams Barbara Jean Woods Delphine Hill Sally Radeaux Lipscomb Eva Joyce Bolton Dennis Blaine Elliott Mary Donchatz Evans Judy Ann Fletcher E. Henrietta Fultz Fern Carson Greear Jacqueline Elizabeth Harris Delphine Cornelia Hill Kathleen Eunice Hill William Robert Ingram Connie Shrewsbury Keatley Frances Marie Lance Pausel H. Lockhart Eva Lough Betty Ellen Mitchell Kathleen Leffel Monk Marie Stover Nash Patricia Catron Nester Eunice Nicholas Catherine Marie Kessler Thomas F. Parham Barbara Campbell Swayne Sara Arnold Thomas Shrader Ernie Rossdallious Trigg Amas C. Turner William Glen Wells Josephine Whipple Victoria Kula Sherman Gail Elaine Pardoen Jeanne Lee Fields Joel Hanna Lubliner William Shepard Roberts Pequita Leana Robinson Leslie Joyce Smith Mable Brown Warden Betty Jane Boyd Charles Edward Adams Catherine W. Blackstone Lawrence Kersey Campbell Alice Ann Douthit Radeau Douglas Lipscomb James Alphonso Towles Fred Harold Belcher Jr Willam Harland Harvey John Russell Holmes Billy Robert Sanders Joyce M. Smith Stevens Vandious Lee Britt Jr Deborah Ann Byard Campbell Mitchell Lee Carter Clarence Douglas Dobbs Ronald Lee Devor Charles Victor Foucher Garnett Waynard Hubbard Richard Blake Jones Raymond Morris Lester Lacy Thomas Lusk Jack L. Quesenberry James Randolph Strachan Carl Edward Williams Adolph Gilbert Walker Clifton John Howard Gray David Wiliam Harrison Charles Edsel Hurst Danny Eugene Lusk Gary Wayne Michael Michael Alan Ramsey Larry Ratliff Kirby A. Smith Jr Roy Clark Smiley Graham Noewell Sword Roger Junior Thomas Ellis Hugh Toler James Edward Woods Gary Reno Zamberlan Marshall Cheryl Kaye Shumate Marshall University Shumate Eta Sigma Phi Sigma Tau Delta Richard Shumate W, FE Blackweeder Ella Shumate Bluefield

Last Days Festival at Bluefield City Park

Jaycee annual Fun Festival heads to Bluefield City Park with reduced prices for Saturday and today hours from 1 to 6 PM. Local volunteers organize games rides and food stalls inviting families and residents. Proceeds support community projects and youth activities.

Bluefield City Park Jay¢ee

British confectionery exports rise to record 72 million

Britain’s confectionery industry boosted exports last year by a record 23 percent to just over a million pounds, about 72 million dollars. Exports to dollar-area markets accounted for well over a third of sales at 11.7 million pounds, about 28.1 million dollars.

London Britain

First Presbyterian Circles Plan Meetings in Bluefield

Ten Circles of the First Presbyterian Church in Bluefield announce midweek gatherings. Circle No 1 hosts at 7 30 p m at 226 Mt View Bluefield Circle No 2 meets at 506 Mt View Bluefield Circle No 3 at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs R E Snelling 919 Augusta St Bluefield Circle No 6 at 10 30 a m at 642 Melrose St Bluefield Circle No 7 holds 10 30 a m service at the church Circle No 9 meets at 1 30 p m with Mrs Stuart Henderson 1620 Whitethorn St Bluefield Circle No 10 hosts 1 30 p m at 1808 Vineyard St Bluefield

First Presbyterian Church Bluefield Roy Callaway Mt. View Circle No Charles Smith P.m R. E. Snelling Augusta St Gene Caudill Melrose St Stuart Henderson Whitethorn St Joe Hoge, Jr Vineyard St

Vacation Bible School agenda at Central Baptist Church

Central Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School June 16 to 27 from 6 30 to 8 30 p m with supervision by Miss Sharon Perky Miss Faye Smothers Mrs E L Liddle and others The program lists themes for Nursery Beginners Primary No 1 Primary No 2 Juniors and Inter mediates and a picnic set for June 29 including Refreshment Committee members Rev E L Liddel as principal.

Central Baptist Church Sharon Perky Faye Smothers E. L. Liddle Joan Christian Jennifer Alexander Marie Christian Bible Friends Lucille Howell Gypsy Howell Pansy Kitts Lois Belcher Louise Stephens Jesus Emma_ Jones God R. H. Witt Ada Auton E. L. Liddel Bible School

Scotland Yard Jurisdiction and Nationwide Services

Scotland Yard holds police jurisdiction over 742 square miles in London covering about 9 million people while its criminal records office science laboratory and radio services operate nationwide.

Scotland Yard London

First Quarter Corporate Sales Increases Are Thin

New York report notes a lukewarm first quarter with 7.1 percent rise in corporate sales, slower GDP growth, and inflationary pressures from Nixon policies. Bank economists warn of profits squeeze, rising costs, and weaker 1970 earnings despite tax revisions and deflation moves.

Lou Schneider New York Nana Stock Exchange Paine, Webber, Jackson and Curtis Dupont Chrysler Westinghouse Wall Street

Notice of Settlements and Creditors Claims in Mercer County

Final settlements in estates of Ruth Elizabeth Rader Daniel David Lusk and others set for June 23 1969 in Mercer County West Virginia with examinations at the present offices. Notices to creditors list multiple estates including Emme Jane Cruise Warren Vaden Ball Bessie Robertson Willie Johnston Cadle Willard Braniy Hickman Allie Nancy Johnston and others with claims due by November 2 1969 and appearance instructions by the administrator and commissioner of accounts.

Eatates Ruth Elizabeth Rader Flat Top National Bank of Bluefield Charles Thompson Bailey Theodore E. Bailey Daniel David Lusk Relph J. Lusk Okle N. Sneed James G. Sneed Sherry Lynn Hylton Virginie Hylton Mercer County Court W. Broughton Johnson Mercer County West Virginia Emme Jane Cruise Charles L. Cruise Warren Vaden Ball Roche, Hensley Apeie Bessie Robertson Helen Sheppard Willie Johnston Cadle Eugene J. Cadle Willard Braniy Hickman Rebecca Hickman Allie Nancy Johnston

State Conference Set In Powhatan

The Independent Order of St. Luke holds its annual state conference Saturday at 10 30 a m at Mercy Seat Baptist Church Powhatan with representatives from the Grand Lodge of Richmond Virginia present. Mrs Della Mack leads as president and Mrs Laura Dillard serves as secretary.

The Independent Order of St. Luke Mercy Seat Baptist Church Powhatan Grand Lodge Richmond Della Mack Laura Dillard

Zoning Board hearing set on June 17 for Theresa B Clark permit

The Zoning Board of Appeals in Princeton WV will hold a public hearing June 17 at 7 00 p m in City Council Chambers to consider Theresa B Clark s building permit for a 24 unit apartment on Princeton Avenue and West Main Street. The preliminary sketch is available at the Building Official s office and objections may be filed. The hearing may be continued as needed.

Zoning Board of Appeals City of Princeton West Virginia Theresa B. Clark Princeton Avenue West Main Street Geo. W. Oris Barton Bluewell Public Service District LaSalute Club Bluewell Mercer County J. H Milam, Inc Myers Avenue Dunbar W. Va F. W. Dodge CO Tennessee Avenue Charleston J. H. Milam, Inc Bluewell Public Servic District Bluewell Station Bluefield C. A. Shupe URARB Laura B. Cox Robert G. Cox G. W. Cox Charles RR. Smith Comercial Bank Westirginia

Various Classified Advertisements Seek Local Workers and Services

A dense page lists employment and service ads from Bluefield to Springfield. Notable items include nursing home upgrades, carpet and rug cleaning, tree service, renting living quarters, bricklayers with open shop, babysitting, book keeping, waitresses, meat cutters, auto parts, and restaurant jobs. The Mercer County Economic Opportunity Corporation seeks two lawyers and a secretary with deadlines noted.

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