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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1975
Page
26
The Weekly Business Review learns of a planned large elderly residence in downtown Bluefield. Cleveland, Ohio based professionals intend to purchase an existing building and convert it into the facility for elderly care.
Deskins Super Market at the end of College Ave undergoes a major renovation with a brick front interior remodel and new fixtures. College Drive In, recently acquired by Deskins, is being enlarged and converted into a cafeteria.
Stowers Machinery Corp owned by Bluefield interests plans a million-dollar expansion at its Knoxville base doubling workspace. Eugene Stowers Sr. chairs the Caterpillar dealership with branches in Ona City and Chattanooga. Bud Stowers Jr. joins Richard F. Stowers and Harry Stowers in leadership roles in Chattanooga.
Taylor Moore sells the Tastee Freeze site to adjoining Long John Silver's Seafood Shoppe which will add a new dining room. Moore will relocate the Iding to the nearby Summit House and keep it as a restaurant.
Vecellio and Grogan Inc begun clearing the right of way for the Green Valley section of U S 460. Heavy equipment fleet assembling for the major rebuilding project despite recent rains.
The Bonanza steakhouse site near the Bel Air Motel on East Cumberland Road has emerged as Bluefield's motel and restaurant corridor. Growth continues as the area develops into a busy travel hub with new eateries and lodging options.
Bluefield planners warn city must stay alert or lose the thrice yearly Bluefield Fashion Exhibitors event. Last week 125 exhibitors crowded the Armory, and a wart list hints at outside rivals. Beckley noted for Coal NEW FARM DEALERSHIP with a Massey Ferguson farm equipment dealer near Cumberland Road. Outside interests reportedly involved in the new venture.
W. J. Bill Berry who retired from J. C. Penney Co in 1967 has taken over management of the Joyce Co succeeding Ed Men ee it. Berry served about four years with Penney and now leads Joyce Co with prior retail experience.
Bill Lunstrum, a state road official in Princeton, says automatic lights are required in the East Mountain Tunnel after a failure. He notes Virginia does not require lights in the Big Walker Mountain Tunnel but may soon consider it.
The item highlights Brevick's long civic career in rationing and urban renewal boards here. It also mentions David Steele of Kentucky Central Life Insurance as the company's top producer so far this year.
Roger Budner and Morris ntey of The Brier Motel discuss effects of the I-77 tunnel opening on local traffic and nearby eateries. They believe motorists will pass through once access is completed, aiding area businesses and travel to Princeton.
Bluefield born artist Mrs Horace Hicks earned high praise for her works at a Roanoke gallery exhibition. Hicks, formerly with Houck Co ad agency, is a daughter of the late Alex Mahood and sister of Dr Jack Mahood and Alex Mahood Jr from Bluefield. The piece notes her Bluefield roots and family ties.
Mrs. Virginia Garwood retires July 18 after a 38 year career in Tazewell and McDowell schools. She served as director of instruction in the former system for 10 years and holds AB and MA degrees from Marshall University. She lives in Bluefield Virginia with her mother Mrs. Luther Wagner and previously taught at Gary High.
A new automotive supply store is planned on Bed Avenue west of the Urban Renewal development. Local interests reportedly back the venture.
David Floto Coates, after 40 years at the Milner Matz Hotel and 11 years with the state liquor store, retires on June 3. A native of McDowell County, he is survived by daughter Billie Jean Hairston an extension agent and a son D C Coates Jr. an Army major in Korea. Coates is a Catholic, Elk and Republican.
The Red Cross Blood mobile visits set for June 9 July and August will relocate from the City Auditorium to air conditioned Bland Street Methodist Church.
Dr. Mike Krupey donated a baseball autographed by President Lyndon Johnson. The ball was thrown out in an opening game by LBJ’s friend. En Davison of Commercial Printing earns Bluefield Jaycees Rescue Squad Member of the Year.
Two young men trained with by Lazenby ia Superior Carting Co in May died within two weeks of each other. Dave Lilly later became a Beckley police officer and was killed during an arrest. Randy Miller died in a car wreck near Bluefield a few nights later.
C Ed Anderson a Princeton native and brother of Jack and Bill Anderson and contractor coals strippers has been elected chairman of the Equipment Manufactures Bureau. He is executive vice president of Blan Knoxs construction division at Mattoon.
On May 21 Carter Snead scored a hole in one at the Bluefield Country Club No 2 hole and won a free set of automobile tires from Acme Tire Mart for the lucky golfer. Rev Al Bixler delivered Appalachia High School’s baccalaureate sermon on May 25.
A Lions Club glaucoma clinic screened 434 people last Sunday in Aneens area. A large crowd is expected at a similar clinic today at Tazewell High School.
Old Jefferson Street homes between North Street and College Avenue fade as most are razed or repurposed into businesses. A stray balloon incident at Fincastle Country Club yields a note and photo from a local girl. The Communication Workers of America relocate their North Street offices to Bland Street storeroom near General Telephone. Melvin Harris residence on East Cumberland Road slated for U S 460 by pass.
George Kellenberger reports Fortune Magazine’s cocktail party to drum up Bluefield advertising was Thursday not May 20 as previously stated. Contractors finished Bluefield’s small but attractive Amtrak station and paved the surrounding area.
Dr. Robert Neilson won the Fred Blue trophy as a dozen local golfers completed this year’s annual outing to Groundhog Mountain. Mrs Lena Jones has Nate's Restaurant on Federal Street for sale to address ongoing business concerns.
Chevrolet unveils the ninth annual 1975 Camaro with a low profile design and wider stance. It features a compact 108 inch wheelbase, a revamped 250 cubic inch six engine, and Chevrolet’s Efficiency System to run leaner cleaner and longer between tune ups. See the car at Walt Dempsey Chevrolet Princeton.
Federal officials report smugglers fly 1940s B25 and patrol planes to import marijuana into the United States. Vietnam veterans and others join the risk laden missions, with at least two fatal crashes in Tennessee and Georgia. DEA and EPIC note cross border shipments from Colombia and Mexico, priced at 8 to 10 dollars a pound.
Status of major bills shows various stages across agencies. Consumer Agency passed Senate in House committee while Energy Policies and Prices and Energy Taxes await House action. Health Insurance for Unem IMF Ene and Sharing Extension are in House committee. Securities Exchange Act Revision awaits presidential action. Benefits Revision in House committee. Vietnam Refugee Aid enacted. Voting Rights Act Extension passed House and awaits Senate committee.
Bailey Lumber Company offers Bruce Oak flooring with Old English Cathedral and Provincial Planks in wide beveled edges and random widths. finishes include mellow and walnut dark tones, with walnut plugs and factory colors. Available at Bailey Lumber locations in Bluefield Mullens Matoaka War Gilbert Princeton Welch Northfork Grundy Wytheville Richlands Covington Pearisburg Bluefield Marion Virginia.
The Bluefield Community Center releases a weekly plan for June 9 through 13. Activities include a Ministerial Alliance meeting at 11 a.m. led by Rev. J. Matthew Coleman, Vesper Hour at 6 p.m. with Miss Jewell Wilson and Mrs. Ann Wilson in charge, and daily events such as Arts and Crafts Class, Mid-Week Bridge, Junior Scout Picnic, and Courts of Calanthe. Executive director is Mrs. Panzen R. Jones.
Debbie Stepne, daughter of Mrs. John E. Brown of Bluefield, joined Flat Top National Bank as a clerk in the transit department in 1963 and now serves as a teller. A Park Central High School graduate, she attended banking courses and previously worked for Lerner Shops Montgomery Ward and Chase Manhattan Bank. She and her husband Joseph L. Stepney reside at 500 Church Street with their sons Frank Eric and Joseph, attend Jones Street Christian Church, and enjoy sports and dancing in spare time.
NuTone Security Systems provide protection for homes with entry detection for wood or metal doors and windows. Outside alarms emit audible and visual signals to alert neighbors. Smoke heat detectors activate on lethal smoke or 135 degrees Fahrenheit and fire heat detectors trigger on abnormal temperature rise. Several models available and easy to install.
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