Schools Reopen On September 5 With More Teachers
Mercer county board of education approved 12 additional teachers bringing total to 602. Nine new hires will join county high schools as enrollment trends favor elementary grades. Calendar shows classes resume September 5 at 9: a.m. First semester ends January 17. second begins January 18. term ends May 25. Thanksgiving breaks November 22–24. Christmas December 20–January 2, 1951. Easter March 23–26. Five buses added to fleet. two Wayne Standard and two Superior Pathfinder models bought from Woods Motor Co. for 4927.26. County 4-H agent Miss Annie Clifton Dotson re-employed. Arlie T. Connor resigns. Leave granted for Eleanor Phillips (one year) and Kathryn Smott (military leave in Germany).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Board of Education
Wayne Stendard
the Woods Motor Company
Princeton
Annie Clifton Dotson
Arlie T. Connor
Glenwood
Eleanor Phillips
Kathryn Smott
Germany
Wooldridge Elected Local Legion Chief In Riley West Post
Paige Wooldridge, local attorney and Navy veteran, was elected commander of Riley West American Legion Post No. 9, succeeding Edmund C. Stone Jr. Other officers were named, installation set for July 13, with a spaghetti dinner and dance planned at the Legion hall after the meeting.
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Paige Wooldridge
Riley-West American Legion
Edmund C. Stone
Navy
Legion
Stone
Bluefield
Washington and Lee University
University of Virginia
John G. O'Keeffe
Barnes H. Nash
Edmund D. Wells
James C. Wall
Army
Edmund C. Stone, Jr
Daily Telegraph
Local Notables List Names Read Like Voter Directory
The article lists individuals including Liam Power James S Ratliff Ho ward Conner William Owens Dorothy Grace Dunn Harry L Phillips William M Brown Garnet A Cook Beryle Crockett Wil helm Lusky and Leroy Thompson.
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Liam Power
James S. Ratliff
Howard Conner
William Owens
Dorothy Grace Dunn
Harry L. Phillips
William M. Brown
Garnet A. Cook
Beryle Crockett
Wilhelm Lusky
Leroy Thompson
Off Street Parking Growth in U S Cities
The International City Managers Association reports 380 cities with populations over 10 000 own and operate 828 parking lots. Sixty three cities opened municipal lots last year and 100 cities added more lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
International City Managers Association
Letter Openers Grow Into Mrs. Kolp’s Collection
A 1933 trip to Niagara Falls inspired Mrs. Bernard Kolp to begin a trove of letter openers and paper knives. Her collection now includes 150 pieces, mostly mementos from trips others took.
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Clinton, II
Niagara Falls
Bernard Kolp
City And Coalfield Lodge Regular Meeting Notice
Bluefield lodge of perfection holds its regular meeting on June 9 at 7 30 p m at the Masonic temple. All Scottish Rite Masons are welcome. J Toy Nelson is the venerable master and William M Bostic serves as secretary.
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Bluefield Lodge of Perfection
Masonic Temple
J. Toy Nelson
William M. Bostic
Richlands Leads In Population In 1950 Census
The 1950 census for Tazewell county shows Richlands as the largest town, with its population more than doubling since 1940 aided by annexation from Maiden Springs and civic growth. Bluefield Va remains large but growth slowed, while Pocahontas and Tazewell declined slightly and North Tazewell rose significantly. The county total reached 47 405, up from 41 607, reflecting a statewide farm population drop expected by Census Bureau planners.
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Tazewell County
Harry Fogelsong
Marion
Richlands
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Tazewell
Cedar Bluff
Virginia
H. R. McCoy
Chamber of Commerce
McCoy
North Tazewell
Fogelsong
Maiden Springs
Clas
Scout Camporee Opens Across Six Counties in West Virginia and Virginia
About 300 boys from Mercer McDowell Monroe Giles Tazewell and Bland counties join Scouts at Camp Roland Bland County for a three day camporee. New facilities cost nearly 50000 include a four acre lake a recreation lodge and a 10000 dining hall. Activities include fire building water boiling signaling and first aid with a campfire program and court of honor on Saturday night.
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Mercer
McDowell
Monroe
West Virginia
Giles
Tazewell
Bland
Virginia
Camp Roland
Wolf Creek
Yards Man Dies Of Bullet Wound
John P. Sarver a 28 year old Yards Virginia brick mason died at Bluefield Sanitarium from a forehead bullet wound. Police believe self inflicted but investigation continues. His wife Justine Marie Sarver was being questioned and had not been located by nightfall. The .22 rifle lay beside the bed and the gun was loaned by his brother. Sarver survived by parents and ten siblings and was employed by Kenneth Shrader Contracting in South Bluefield. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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John P. Sarver
Yards
Brick Mason
Bluefield
Tazewell
Bowen Thompson
A. K. Harvey
Jim Gatherum
Sarver
Justine Marie Sarver
G. C. Wallace
Glen Daniel
Wallace
South Bluefield
Kenneth Shrader Contracting Company
Wagner and Hawkins Funeral Home
Burks Edges Toward Laurel Funeral in Welch Hospital Tragedy
Funeral services for Charles Ed gar Burks 18 of Carswell who died from complications after an accident at Indian creek lumber mill will be held at Laurel Church with burial in Walter Byrd cemetery. Burks survived by parents a wife and siblings. Patty Tipton Chitwood 15 died from injuries in an accident near Wytheville and will be buried in Hillsville family cemetery. Sam Hizer Jr. 68 died of a heart attack in Oak Hill. he is survived by siblings. Inez B. Farris not a daughter of late Moore family died Memorial hospital. burial in Allisonia. Lucy E. Kitts 71 died in Texas. services set Bluefield. John Virgil Hamm funeral today at Mercer chapel. Henry B. Worsham 63 died suddenly at Elk Garden. burial Russell Memorial.
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Charles E. Burks
Charles Edgar Burks
Carswell
Welch
Indian Creek
Young Burks
William C. Burks
Rosie Miller Burks
Kimball
R. W. Philips’ Lumber Company
Nola Zell Burks
Edward Burks
Loretta Burks
Eileen Burks
Patty Chitwood
Patty Tipton Chitwood
Wythe County
E. M. Chitwood
Wytheville Presbyterian Church
Chitwood
Roanoke
Wytheville
Hillsville
Walter
Randolph Chitwood
Edmund M. Chitwood
Sam Hizer
Aiobe
Mastin Cline
Callaway Bailey
Mohawk
Bailey
Melvin
Mary Bailey
Watta Bailey
Benson Bailey
Washington, D. C
Benzil, Dillard, Jr
Raymond
Roland
Lucille Mounts
Margie Dotson
Panther
Marlyn
Delphine Bailey
Inez Farris
Inez B. Farris
Princeton Avenue
Princeton
Memorial Hospital
Memorial Funeral Directory Chapel
Presbyterian Church
John A. Womeldorf
Edward Stubblefield
Farris Cemetery
Allisonia
W. M. Wolford
Otho
Ray Thompson
Harry Goans
Frank Wright
George McDonnell
Sam Williamson
McDonald Rice
Douglas
Mr. Farris
Lucinda Moore
Lynchburg
Lucy Kitts
Lucy E. Kitts
Jerome B. Kitts
Bluefield
San Antonio
Tex
Oscar Hicks
John W. Miller
Washington Street
Memorial Baptist Church
Paul Blevins
Eugene May
First Christian Church
Maple Hill
John Virgil Hamm
Mercer Funeral
H. H. Mauch
Woodlawn
Hamm
Annie Bane
Stadium Drive
Lee Turpin
Junior Lambert
Paul Hinkle
Hugh Wimmer
Shelby Roach
Russell Fritz
Henry B. Worsham
Elk Garden
Elk Garden Methodist Church
G. T. Jordan
Russell Memorial Cemetery
Lebanon
Catholic Vacation School To Close At Sacred Heart
The Princeton Sacred Heart church vacation school ends today with Mass led by Rev. Edward J. Tighe. Record turnout marks a week of morning and afternoon sessions guided by Sister Johanna Paula and Sister Mary Esther. Eight students will make First Holy Communion on June 18. Classes resume June 12 at St. Elizabeth's Pocahontas and St. John’s McSer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Sacred Heart Church
Edward J. Tighe
O.M.I
Johanna Paula
Benwood
Mary Esther
Sacred Heart Convent
Bluefield
St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church
Pocahontas
St. John’s Catholic Church
McSer
P.m
Funeral Service for John F. Sexton at 1 O'clock
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock for John F. Sexton 55 a miner of Asco who died Tuesday night in a Welch hospital after a five year illness. The Rev A C Waters and the Rev Mr Whitaker will officiate with interment in Woodlawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Sexton
Asco Miner
Welch Hospital
A. C. Waters
Twin Branch
Mr. Whittaker
Davy
Woodlawn Cemetery
Dillard Bailey Dies at 52 in Mohawk Home
Dillard Bailey 52 of Mohawk McDowell county died Thursday morning at home from a heart condition. Funeral services set for 10 o'clock Sunday morning at his residence conducted by Reverends Willie Keen and Roland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard Bailey
Mohawk
McDowell County
Willie Keen
Roland
Kiwanis Club Music Program Highlights Weekly Dinner
The Gr ham Kiwanis Club on the Virginia Side held a weekly dinner program with Miss Sallie Litz Davidson singing two solos backed by Harvey Tate. Former student Mrs Cathryn Creggar of Tazewell and current pupil Linda Sue Brammer performed, with William Reece of Bluefield also featured. John Kappus celebrated a birthday. visitors included Robe Kyle of Gray Maine and Evans Omar of Bluefield W Va Kiwanis member.
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Grham Kiwanis Club
Virginia
Sallie Litz Davidson
Harvey Tate
Miss Davidson
Cathryn Creggar
Tazewell
Linda Sue Brammer
William Reece
Bluefield
John Kappus
Robe Kyle
Gray
Maine
Evans Omar
Blo Field
W. Va
Tri City completes world’s largest steel piling bulkhead
Long Beach California reports Tri City claims completion of the largest pier bulkhead in the world. The structure uses 29 075 tons of piling and spans over 2 1 3 miles of dock frontage to shield three piers from rough seas.
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Long Beach
Calif
Tri City
Grandsons and family friends bearers to honor
Mrs. Kitts is survived by children Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. C. C. Yost, Mrs. Cecil Spurgeon of Bluefield Virginia, Kenneth Kitts of Potomac Beach Virginia, William Kitts of Bland Virginia, Albert Kitts of Marion Texas, Jerome B. Kitts Jr. of Pounding Mill Virginia, George C. Kitts of Portsmouth Virginia. Also surviving are two sisters Mrs. Rosie Farmer of Max Meadows Virginia and Mrs. Annie Jones of Winston Salem North Carolina, one brother Chester Humphrey of Max Meadows, nineteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Kitts
Hicks
Miller
C. C. Yost
Cecil Spurgeon
Bluefield
Kenneth Kitts
Potomac Beach
William Kitts
Bland
Albert Kitts
Marion
Tex
Jerome B. Kitts, Jr
Pounding Mill
George C. Kitts
Portsmouth
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Board of Education
Mary Elaine Thorn
Norma Ruth West
Mary Irene Smith
Virgil R. Noonkester
M. B. Guyton
Thomas Wil
Fea
Him
Granada
Sullavar
Corey
Netale Wood
McLntire
Wooldridge
Post
Ian
Conrad Brevick
Ray C. Heldreth
Paul H. Bailey
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Legion Hall
City and Coalfield
Oclarene
Andy Clyde
Clinch River
Russell County
Buchanan
Lee County
Grundy
P. M
West Graham Bus
Bluefield, Va
Edna Ferber
Goldwyn
Joel McCrea
Edward Arnold
Andrea Leeds
Frances Farmer
Isaac Mullens
Pineville
Walter Byrd
Laurel
Bennett
Sam Hizer, JR
Walter Kine
Oak Hill
John V. Hamm
Catholic Vacation School
Traci
New and
Old Bluefieldea
Claudette Colbert
Henry Fonda
Lye
Sir Galahad
Kiwanis
Randolph Scott
Preston Foster
Pompeii
U.S. Marines
Wake
Yeene Mcdonald Carey
Robert Presto
Albert Dekker
William Bendix
Walter Abe
TOM and Jerry
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