Demolition of Hotel and Jimmy's Restaurant Planned Next Week
The Bluefield Parking Facilities Commission moves to demolish the Commercial Hotel and Jimmy's Restaurant on Princeton Avenue to create about 24 more parking spots in the 80 car lot. The PFC agreed to pay $30,000 for the property with 30 annual payments of $1,000 via revenue bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield Parking Facilities Commission
Bluefield Board of Directors
PFC
Bluefield
George McCulloch
Henry Street
Betty Mason
Larch St
George E. Cheatham
Ellis St
Hawkins Funeral Home
Bland St
Prince Banks
Cee St
Jimmy's
R. M. Akers
Augusta Extension
Alex S. Zachwieja
Stadium Drive
Bernice A. Tabor
Washington St
Alex Dabney
Jones St
E. F. Bourne
Dearborn St
Spaghetti Supper Planned by New Salem Church
The New Salem Methodist Church of Littlesburg will sponsor a spaghetti supper Friday evening at the Four H dining hall in Glenwood Park. Tickets available at the door or from church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Salem Methodist Church
Littlesburg
Glenwood Park
Directors Deny Tent Revival Request in Bluefield Park
Bluefield Directors deny a tent revival proposal for City Park after no-show applicants, citing lack of church affiliation and local sponsorship. Mayor Lam bert notes paving plans near Mitchell Stadium interfere with the setup, and the move is only a temporary denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Board of Directors
Bluefield City Park
O. Judson Lambert
Mitchell Stadium
Moricle Re-Hired and Two New Cops Certified
Eddie Moricle, former Bluefield patrolman, is re hired by the city and two candidates Gordon Gaither and John Disibbio passed the Civil Service exam for patrolman. Chief Roy Humphreys notes Moricle resumes June 16 after May 31 reinstatement. City police size is 20 officers plus the chief, four short of full strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Moricle
Bluefield
Roy Humphreys
Moricle
Board of Directors
Howard Leist
Gaither
Disibbio
Humphreys
Pastor Anniversary Services Scheduled at Elgood
Thompson Memorial Chapel in Elgood marks Rev. C. K. Hooper’s fifth anniversary with four services at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Hooper speaks Wednesday, Rev. Clarence Jackson Thursday, Florence Brown Friday, and Hooper leads the Sunday 3 p.m. observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Memorial Chapel
Elgood
C. K. Hooper
Clarence Jackson
Florence Brown
Hooper
Record of Model Dog Mother Sire Pup Count
An English setter produced 109 puppies in under seven years with litters ranging from quadruplets to quadrodecyplets (14). The extraordinary brood highlights rare prolificacy in canine reproduction documented in local notes.
Kingwood Mine Found Guilty of Unfair Labor Practices
The Kingwood Mining Company of Kingwood West Virginia was ruled by NLRB trial examiner Herbert Silberman to have engaged in unfair labor practices. The order requires the firm to stop spying on union activity and to cease threats of dismissal for union involvement. The United Mine Workers had filed the complaint amid organizing efforts at Ringwood Company workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
King'00d Mining Company
Kingwood
W.va
National Labor Relations Board
Herbert Silberman
Silberman
United Mine Workers Union
Ringwood Company
Roanoke School Bus Truck Collision Injures 27 Pupils
A school bus and a truck collided in Roanoke County near Peters Creek and Cove Roads. Twenty seven elementary pupils from South View Elementary School sustained minor injuries and were treated and released. The truck driver, 22 year old David Hodges of Salem, was hospitalized for back and neck injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Roanoke County
Peters Creek
Cove
David Hodges
Salem
South View
City approves 23 building permits and two new licenses
Bluefield's weekly session approves twenty three building permits totaling 25445 dollars and two new business license applications. Glazalon Inc. seeks seamless flooring and wall covering. Appalachian Wrecking Co. plans operations in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Board of Directors
Glazalon, Inc
Cletus A. Doyle
David Snider
Rt. 4
Princeton
W. E. Seyler
George McCulloch Jr
Appalachian Wrecking Co
Bluefield
Investment of Funds Okayed by South Carolina Board
Charleston AP The State Board of Investments approved another 7 million in corporate bonds, raising total state investment to 15 million under the 1967 law. Bonds include Southwestern Bell Telephone Philadelphia Electric Co Borden Co and United Shoe Machinery Co. The board consists of Gov Hulett Smith Treasurer John H Kelly and Auditor Denzil L Gainer. The new law allows higher yields by permitting select corporate bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
State Board of Investments
Southwestern Bell Telephone
Philadelphia Electric Co
the Borden Co
United Shoe Machinery Co
Boston
Hulett Smith
John H. Kelly
Denzil L. Gainer
Board of Public Works
Workmen’s Compensation
Treasury
U. S
Woman's Meeting Slated At Church of God in Christ
A women's convention is set for Friday and Saturday at the Church of God in Christ 201 Reece St Bluefield. Two sessions daily at noon and 8 p.m. Lucy J. Christian will preside with Elder J. E. Gibson as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God In Christ
Reece St
Bluefield
Lucy J. Christian
J. E. Gibson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jimmy
Cox’s
Dalal
Fox and Thompson Heating and Plumbing of
Allied Refrigeration of
Leist
Chamber of Commerce
Quota Club
Bluefield Kiwanis Club
Lawson and Nash
Robert Howell
Giles St
R. J. Henderson
Princeton Ave
Ray Henderson
Mountain View Ave
Bessie Porter
Spring St
M. L. Hawkins
Shenandoah Ave
Kenneth C. Doughton
Spring Garden Drive
Appalachian Equipment Corp
Highland and
Cherry Street
Ada M. Thompson
Union St
Superior Sterling Co
Bill Ford
Walt Sudderth
Mura
PaesHee
General Tire Service
Bluefield Ave
Bluefield W. VA
Owe Man
Bluefield Area
Peoples Life
M. L. Eddins
Peoples Life Insurance Company
Commercial Bank
West Virginia
Line Insurance CE Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!