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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1980
Page
2
The Pentagon confirmed a second false alert that a Soviet missile attack was underway. A computer malfunction triggered emergency responses, with SAC aircraft engines activated, though no planes were moved and all systems returned to normal within minutes.
A.L. Smith co chairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission praised Bluefield's preservation efforts during a visit this week. He lauded the old city hall auditorium renovation into the Summit Players home and the sewage project funded by ARC. He urged preservation of the landmark and noted support from Rep. Rahall and campaign staff.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph outlines its masthead credit to the Associated Press, publication details, and subscription and home delivery rates. It notes mailing addresses in Bluefield West Virginia and advertising representation by Landon Associates.
McDowell native City Manager Joe Muscatello will resign effective June 13 to take other work in Parkersburg. He called the move a career decision and said Welch is his home. No successor has been named.
A 26 year old Bluefield woman, Karen Church Seay, was killed in Roanoke Virginia when struck by a southbound car on U.S. Rt. 220 during a heavy rainstorm while crossing with two companions. The driver, Richard A. Cundiff, 23, of Roanoke, remained under investigation with no charges filed. Seay, born November 17 1953, was a Bluefield High School graduate and worked for Rish Equipment Co. in Norfolk and previously in Bluefield. She is survived by her parents, a brother, and grandparents. Funeral services are set for Monday at 11 a.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel Bluewell, with burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Princeton. Pallbearers are family friends.
In the ninth district the Virginia Democratic Party nominated Roosevelt Ferguson a 47 year old Lebanon resident and Russell County revenue commissioner to oppose Rep. William C. Wampler. Ferguson won the nomination stopping a prior attempt by Harold Huff of Appalachia.
The Democratic rivals held a private Oval Office meeting that shifted from a quiet, low profile session to a high drama confrontation. Kennedy pressed Carter about debates. Carter refused to commit to supporting the convention's final will. No clear breakthrough emerged.
Justice Department spokesman said the 60 country Tehran conference delegation was warned two days before departure on June 1 about possible penalties. The group included Clark, Rev. Walsh, Rev. Kimball, George Wald, Mary Anderson, Kay Camp, John Gerassi, and others. three members returned to the United States Friday.
Funeral services are planned for 91 year old John G. Johnson of Yards Virginia who died from injuries after being struck by a car on Rt 102 Friday evening. The Rev John Amos and Rev Bill McCormick will officiate at Graham Funeral Home Bluefield with burial at Grandview Memory Gardens. Johnson built the Glorious Church of Jesus in Abbs Valley and was survived by five daughters, three sons, thirty grandchildren, forty great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Bertha Cordle Johnson and two children. The family will receive friends today from noon to 9 pm and Monday from 10 am to 9 pm.
A 27-year-old Wytheville man Charles Sammy Wolfe was killed in Bland Virginia when his car failed to stop at an intersection on Rt. 1111 and skidded across Rt. 42 into an embankment. Foggy conditions prevailed as the wreck occurred near Bland town limits. Wolfe survived by wife Rhonda Kitts Wolfe and family, with services planned at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel in Bland followed by burial in Bland Cemetery.
Bluestone Missionary Baptist Church observes Children Day on Sunday at 1 a.m. Pastor Rev. Paul Winfrey will deliver the message as the church’s Men’s Chorus provides special music. The North Side United Holy Church Missionary Society hosts a June 9 13 nightly series with guest speakers including Rev Mrs Dorothy Hawkins Rev Mrs Gloria Allen Rev Mrs Hattie Mae Moore Rev Mrs Wesley Choate Mrs Mary Campbell and Rev Mrs Robert Mosley with Bishop J H Easley as host pastor. The Mount Olive Gospel Chorus performs today at 3 p.m. at Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church Princeton led by program chairman Mrs Minnie Roysters and host pastor Rev R W Hartwell.
Obituaries chronicle Kelver R. Coleman of Haysi and Steward Vance of Hurley with service details. Other notices include Orrien Trigg, Fred Thompson, Coby Goad, Roland Hurt, Francis Glaviano, and Jessie McCauley, listing ages, family survivors, and burial plans across Virginia and nearby towns.
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