Woman Convicted in Mercer County Escape Case
A 35-year-old Bluefield woman, Shirley Gay Aksomitus, was found guilty in Mercer County Intermediate Court of aiding and abetting the escape of a felon. The misdemeanor carries up to one year in jail or a $500 fine or both. Aksomitus and defense counsel appeared as the case went to a brief jury deliberation. The court will hear a motion to set aside the verdict on June 11.
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Bluefield
Shirley Gay Aksomitus
Mercer County
Fred O. Blue
David W. Knight
Aksomitus
Marshall Wade Martin
Virginia
Martin
Ebony Club
State
98 To Graduate At Wytheville
Dr William S Hoofnagle will speak at Wytheville Community College second annual commencement in June. Ninety eight students applied for degrees or certificates. Hoofnagle holds Virginia Outstanding School Board Member Award and serves on the State Board for Virginia Community Colleges since 1966 and was 1969 vice chairman. He is president elect of the Virginia School Boards Association.
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William S. Hoofnagle
Wythville
George Wythe High School
Ninty
Hoofnagle
Virginia
Virginia Community Colleges
Virginia School Boards Association
University of Virginia
University of Wisconsin
General Education Board
Auxiliary To Aid Department Forms Montcalm Unit
The Montcalm Volunteer Fire Department organized an auxiliary of 11 women to support a new fire truck and equipment. Officers elected include Anita Farmer president Gladys Stafford vice president Grace Henry secretary Pauline Kelly treasurer Virginia Glass devotion chairman Marion Presley co chairwoman of devotions. Regular meetings set for the second Monday at 7 30 p m at Montcalm Recreation Center with plans for demonstrations and a donation drive inviting all district ladies.
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Montcalm Volunteer Fire Department
Roger Lacy
Anita Farmer
Gladys Stafford
Grace Henry
Pauline Kelly
Virginia Glass
Marion Presley
Devotions
Montcalm Recreation Center
Montcalm
Colorado Student Quickly Promoted at Gas Station
Mary Fischer, a University of Colorado student from Mankato Minnesota, started as a gas station attendant to support college costs and was soon promoted to manager at the same Boulder station.
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Boulder, Colo
Mary Fischer
University of Colorado
Mankato, Minn
Minister Speaks To Kiwanis In Bluefield Va
Rev Victor Zimmerman of St Marys Episcopal Church Bluefield Va told Kiwanis members the path to Heaven is through Gods grace. Barnes Gillespie chaired the program and Clyde Bowling received a $100 Camp Joy gift. Dr Charles Harmon won the mystery handshaker prize. Dr Walter Pierce and Dr Harmon announced $200 for Bluefield College scholarships.
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Victor Zimmerman
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Bluefield
Kiwanis Club
Zimmerman
Hell
Barnes Gillespie
Barnie Woolwine
Charles Harmon
Clyde Bowling
Camp Joy
Bluefield-Tazewell Road
Walter Pierce
Bluefield College
Nine Area Students to Graduate at ETSU Ceremony
Nine area students will participate in spring quarter commencement at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City Tennessee today at 10 a.m. in Memorial Gymnasium. Degrees are pursued by Lucille Baker Roger Van Deel Samuel Wayne Craig Robert Charles Farley Mary Alice Herron Verna Martine Mulvaney David Charles Yates Floyd Winston Witt Jr and Vera Kathleen Dove Miller seeks a Master's degree.
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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
Tenn
Memorial Gymasium
Lucille Baker
Tazewell
Roger van Deel
Haysi
Samuel Wayne Craig
Richlands
Robert Charles Farley
Pocahontas
Mary Alice Herron
Big Stone Gap
Verna Martine Mulvaney
Public backs ABM system in nationwide poll
Sen. Hugh Scott released results of Opinion Research Corp. polling 1500 adults showing 73 percent support congressional approval of Safeguard antiballistic missile system. Support is broad across ages and groups, with 80 percent of 21 to 25 year olds and 65 percent of those over 65. William J. Casey chairs the independent Citizens Committee for Peace with Security which includes Republicans and Democrats.
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Washington
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Opinion Research Corp
Princeton
N.J
Citizens Committee For Peace With Security
Safeguard
William J. Casey
New York
Scott
Ruby-throat Hummingbird Popular Among Species
The ruby thot ed is a tiny hummingbird among more than 500 species, weighing about one tenth of an ounce and admired for its rapid wingbeat and vivid coloration.
Tazewell Firm Is Still Idle
More than 500 General Instrument workers in Tazewell Virginia walked off Sunday over a contract dispute. They seek a raise from 1.67 to 2 dollars per hour, a retirement plan, new insurance and a Christmas bonus, with ongoing picket activity reported at the site.
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Tazewell
Poca Institute Plans Ball Game and Barbecue
The Pocahontas Electrical and Mechanical Institute hosts its annual ball game and barbecue on June 14 at Mercer County 4-H Camp Glenwood Park. Barbecue starts at 2 p.m. Members only. Electric Electricals players contact Homer Hickam in Coalwood and Maggie Mechanics players contact Bill Jordan in Bluefield, 209 Springdale.
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Pocahontas Electrical and Mechanical Institute
Mercer County
Glenwood Park
The
Electric Electricals
Homer Hickam
Coalwood
Maggie Mechanicals
Bill Jordan
Springdale
Bluefield
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Diate Court
Howard M. Jarrett
Wytheville
Bird Houses
I.D
Mercer Street
John M. Hitt
Herbert H. Hitt
Jefferson St
Lear Siegler Institute
Silver Spring
IBM
Hitt
Lear Siegler Corp
United States
Colorado
North St
Ntenance Cable Corphr
Phon
Vera Kathleen Dove Miller
Grundy, Va
Columbus Zoo
UNE
LO Eles
Tazewell Firm
General Instrument, Inc
Poca Institute
Bru Sot
Theo
Sale Pac
Sale
Pawel
Rhea Aa
Bluefield Plaza
Cumberland Road
W. VA
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