Social notes from Portage to Titusville and Michigan
Peggy Persin reports Gary Brown and daughter Mia visiting his parents in Portage Indiana this week. Mr and Mrs T G Osborne moved to Titusville Florida. Mrs E E Dixon attended John Gardners funeral in Grand Rapids Michigan last week. Judge and Mrs Frank W Smith of Tazewell visited friends in Grundy. Mr and Mrs H W Smith visited Mr and Mrs I J Richardson in Bristol and joined Bristol Country Club activities.
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Mia
Portage, Indiana
Tommy Brown
Mrs
T. G. Osborne
Titusville, Fla
E. E. Dixon
John Gardner
Grand Rapids, Mich
Frank W. Smith
Tazewell
W. C. Smith
Jennings Looney
Grundy
H. W. Smith
I. J. Richardson
Bristol
Tom Richardson
Blacksburg
J. S. Richardson
Bobby Spraker
Washington, D. C
Frank Spraker
Local Officials Mull Tax Levy and County Projects
Buchanan County leaders approve a 5.50 per 100 assessed value tax levy with funds split for schools, capital outlay, debt service, and county operations. The board backs a Carter Machinery industrial site plan, faces dog tag cost talk, and plans to meet health officials over septic guidelines. A public hearing on dog tag hikes draws opposition while job programs, budget requests, and regional planning moves proceed.
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Jessie McClanahan
Buchanan County Board of Supervisors
Thurman Boyd
Buchanan County Chamber of Commerce
Ford
Boyd
Buchanan County
Health Department
David Cloud
Carter Machinery Company
Webb Branch
Carter Machinery
Lawrence Ratliff
Ratliff
Jo Ella Herring
Big Rock
James W. Moon
Moon
Buchanan County Bicentennial Pageant Plans Big Summer Show
The Buchanan County Bicentennial Commission led by N M Ratliff and Lyle Mutter promotes Heritage and Horizons a pageant at Grundy High football field June 30 to July 3 with 7 30 p m gates and 9 p m start after bands choirs and dance groups. The project aims to celebrate local history and pride through outdoor drama guided by Kathy Ratliff and director Jack Reed.
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America
Buchanan County
Board of Supervisors
N. M. “Smiley” Ratliff
Cochairman
Lyle Mutter
Eddie Hannah
Pauline Owens
John Aster Rife
Barnes Looney
Hary Cole
Alta Hagy
the Devil
Daniel Webster
Clyde Ratliff
Kathy Ratliff
Jack Reed
Grundy Senior High
Your Horoscope for Sunday June 1
Sunday horoscope highlights subtle personal challenges and moderate success. Aries to Pisces receive guidance on routine, communication, and self discipline with emphasis on organization, economy, and tempering impulses.
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Aries
Taurus
Attairs
Gemini
Canser
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Danish artist Gullager portraits at National Portrait Gallery
About 30 portraits by Danish-born artist Christian Gullager are on display at the National Portrait Gallery through September 5. Gullager emigrated to the United States in the mid-1780s and painted many notable Americans including President George Washington. The exhibit covers works from 1782 to about 1808.
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Washington
Christian Gullager
National Portrait Gallery
Gullager
United States
George Washington
Gallager
Bland County 4 H Horseshow Opens Sunday at 2 30 PM
The fifth annual Bland County 4 H Horseshow starts Sunday at 2 30 PM after the Bicentennial Flag Service at the courthouse. Open to public except 4 H members only classes, with 25 classes and a $2 entry fee for open events while youth entries are free.
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Bland County
Naval stores trade limits and origins in colonial era
The term naval stores covered pine resin tar pitch and turpentine mainly from the American Southeast. Once ships and cordage were included, the Baltic region was the source before the colonies. In 1705 exports were restricted to origin to England or another colony, hindering broader colonial trade.
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American Southeast
Baltic
England
World Almanac
College Offers Gregg Shorthand Notetaking Class
Wytheville Community College will offer a Summer Quarter course in Gregg Shorthand for personal use. The class meets Monday and Wednesday nights 7 00 to 9 15 p m starting June 21. SECR 199 Supervised Study carries four credits with tuition of 34 and a 5 dollar new student application fee.
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Wytheville Community College
Gregg
SECR
Osovichs Celebrate 70th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Andrew Osovich marked their 70th anniversary in Toledo Ohio. Mrs Osovich recalled their 70 year marriage began in Dolany Poland when she was 16. He was formerly a coal mine worker.
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Toledo, Ohio
Andrew Osovich
Osovich
Dolany
Poland
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Buchanan County News
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Mrs. E. M. Bane
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Grundy Fire Department
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Grundy Hospital
F. B. Fowler
Pamela Harris
Tampa, Fla
Willowbrook Country Club
Ladies Golf Association
Carol McGlothlin
Peggy Carter
Joann Lester
Irene Moore
June Hess
David Cecil
Louisville, Ky
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Don Vicars
Coeburn, Va
Helen Maxwell
Sue Owens
Benedectine Military Academy
Richmond, Va
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Ernest L. Smith
H. M. Thomas
Virginia
Norfolk
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National Health Service
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Ford Hubble
Temco Boe
Garden United Methodist Church
E. H. Lester
Planning Commission
Herman Wells
Haysi
Council Volunteer Fire Department
Coalfield Cap
Cumberland Plateau
Patti Thornbury
Buchanan County Bicentennial Commission
Brothers of the Brush
Strumental
Liberty Bells
Shirley Belcher
By Jeane Dixon
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Music World
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Tresn Vegetabies
Ted Hatfield
V.I.P. Service
Maytag
Storu
Zenith
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Ae House
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