Verona man wins Virginia tobacco spit title at 21 feet
Leon Ervin of McGaheysville claimed the state championship with a 21 foot shade over 21 feet spit. He beat Paul and other contestants as Verona Fire Chief Dager noted the event is sponsored by the local volunteer fire department and drew 15 entrants. Ruth Fitzgerald did not defend her title as no other women competed.
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Verona
Paul
Virginia
Leon Ervin
McGaheysville
Dager
Mississi
Harshbarger
Ervin
Barbara
Ruth Fitzgerald
Princeton Old Guard meets with many returns and plans
Eighty two members attend the Princeton Old Guard meeting at First United Methodist Church. Director Ray J. Eads presides as Rev. Noah Buckner gives a sermon on diligence and unity. Members Lige Whittaker Morris Smith and others return after absences. Casualties and illnesses noted among members. The Old Guard Chorus announces a performance at Cook's Chapel Church. Revolutionary War note appears as a brief historical fact.
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Princeton
First United Methodist Church
Ray J. Eads
Noah Buckner
Kentucky
Lige Whittaker
Morris Smith
B. Warden
Riley Griffith
T. E. Callaway
Finley Brown
Old Guard
Cook’s Chapel
Lashmeet
Paul Jenkins
Grotto Missionary Baptist Church
Chris
Victor Farley
E. A. Bolton
Princeton Community Hospital
J. A. Asbury
Pinecrest Hospital
Beckley
Grover Thompson
Charlie
Walter Reed
R. L. Delp
Clyde Elmore
Fred L. Rule
Corda Thompson
Lloyd E. Burkes
Unemployment Up 9.2 Percent as May Figures Released
Washington reports unemployment rose to 9.2 percent in May while the number of employed rose for the second straight month. The May jobless total reached 4.4 million, with employment adding 320,000 as hours worked and claims for unemployment insurance fell slightly. Officials say signs point to a bottoming out and possible early recovery, though unemployment remains a serious issue.
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Washington
Emnment
Te House
Ron Nessen
Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Julius Shiskin
Shiskin
Congressional Joint Economic Committee
Horse Show Sunday at Bishop Stables near Princeton
The Mountaineer Trail sponsors a Sunday horse show at Bishop Stables off State Rt. 20 near Princeton, starting at 2 p.m. seventeen classes will be judged with trophies for winners. If rain interrupts, the show moves to June 15.
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Mountaineer Trail
Bishop Stables
State Rt. 20
Princeton
Rachel Jackson Smokes Corncob Pipe to Relieve Bronchial Condition
In a note attributed to her doctor the wife of President Andrew Jackson relieves her bronchial ailment by smoking a corncob pipe, a practice described as a personal remedy rather than a medical prescription.
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Rachel Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Bloodmobile To Visit Bland Church Monday
The Bluefield Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Bland Street United Methodist Church Bland Road on Monday from noon to 6 p.m. A drawing for 18 prizes valued at over 200 dollars is offered with many sponsors. First time donors get an extra chance.
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Bluefield Red Cross
Bland Street United Methodist Church
Bland Road
Eechs Ae
Leggett
McDonald’s
Peabie
Acme
Yond
Bluefield Ee
Phil
Ow Nabioon
Shoney’s
College Avenue
IGA Foodliner
Commercial Bank
Burger Chef
Bluefield
W. Va
Kiwanis
Bloodmobile
Bland Street
Grace United Methodist Churches
Sue Bowman
Bluefield State College Summer Session Registration Begins
Bluefield State College announces summer session starts June 9 1975 with registration from 9 am to 3 pm in Conley Hall. Three terms planned with a ten week session by Red Science and Technology and two five week sessions by other divisions from June 9 to August 15. Contact Registrar or Director of Admissions at 325-7102 for information.
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Bluefield State College
Conley Hall
Coffindaffer
BSC
Division of
Red Science and Technology
Applied Science and Technology
Princeton Area
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Dminn
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Bowers Mini-Mart
Oakvale RD
Bland Church
Victoria
Paul L. Gay
Randy Basham
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