Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bluefield Daily Telegraph in Bluefield, West Virginia

Page 1

We have 4,406,061 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1963

Page

1

Five Day Clinic Schedule At Mercer County Health Center

A five day clinic schedule is set at Mercer County Health Center in Green Valley. The center opens Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon. Activities include immunizations, tuberculosis testing, adolescent and pediatric clinics by appointment, and a hypertension clinic on Wednesday. Two evening meetings are planned in the auditorium: Green Valley Glenwood Kiwanis Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and Women’s Democrat Club Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Mercer County Health Center Green Valley John J. Mahood Green Valley-Glenwood Kiwanians Woman’s Democrat Club of Mercer County

Marriage Licenses Issued In Wyoming

Wyoming County Court in Pineville issued seven marriage licenses. Couples include Samuel Ned Mills of Oklahoma and Dorothy Marie Bishop of Bud. Roland Roy Wyatt of Welch and Mattie Catherine Mullins, Pineville. Paul James Sizemore of Bud and Maxine Brewer, Matoaka. Larry Dixon of Mullens and Phyllis Bailey, Mullens. James Marvin Alirey, Oceana, with Judy Carolyn Gillenwater, Kopperston. Rex Dwight England, Mullens, and Elizabeth Frances Lane of Randall Byrd, Mullens. Joyce Elaine Kasserman, Mullens.

Wyoming County Court Pineville Samuel Ned Mills Oklahoma Dorothy Marie Bishop Bud Roland Roy Wyatt Welch Mattie Catherine Mullins Paul James Sizemore Maxine Brewer Matoaka Larry Dixon Mullens Phyllis Bailey James Marvin Alirey Oceana Judy Carolyn Gillenwater Kopperston Rex Dwight England Elizabeth Frances Lane Randall Byrd Joyce Elaine Kasserman

Device to Drill Antarctic Ice by Melt Capsule

Soviet inventor, reported by Tass from Leningrad, designed a drilling device to cut the Antarctic ice cover to a depth of two miles. The machine uses a heating element to melt the ice inside a capsule for easier advancement.

Antarctic Moscow Tass Leningrad

Memorial Building in Princeton Serves County Needs

The Memorial Building in Princeton, built in the late 1920s, houses county offices including the health department, soil conservation, economic planning, Red Cross classes, and the Princeton Library. It has served as courthouse during county construction and now hosts the Garden Club Flower Show and space for DAV, American Legion, VFW, Montcalm Junior High, and other groups.

Mercer County Court House Princeton Chapter American Red Cross Health Department DPA Soil Conservation Economic Planners Red Cross Princeton Library Memorial Board Princeton Library Association Princeton Garden Club DAV American Legion VFW Montcalm Junior High Bluefield Shrine Club Princeton High School Cub Scouts Mercer County Youth Conservation Corps State Road Commission

New Revised Textbooks and Maps on Display Across WV

Educators in the Mountain State will study new and revised textbooks maps and test programs at four exhibitions sponsored by the West Virginia Bookmen's Association. Concord College Athens hosts July 1 3 in the administration building with Morris Harvey College WVU and Marshall University also planned for displays to help educators order up to date materials.

Mountain State Mercer County West Virginia Bookmen's Association Concord College Athens Morris Harvey College West Virginia University Marshall University

Demo Committee Will Gather In Charleston

The West Virginia Democratic Executive Committee will meet at the Daniel Boone Hotel in Charleston on Monday for its annual gathering. State Chairman Robert P. McDonough says no special business is planned except filling vacancies from the past year.

Charleston West Virginia Democratic Executive Committee Daniel Boone Hotel Robert P. McDonough

Smith Transfer Awards Honor 755 Employees Systemwide

Forty nine Bluefield Terminal staff at Smiths Transfer Corp receive long service honors as 755 workers across the system are recognized for five years or more. Awards include 30, 20, 15 and 10 year milestones, with hundreds of five year recipients. Local manager Fred S. Karnes presented the honors at the Bluefield Princeton Road terminal.

Bluefield Smith's Transfer Corp Smith's Fred S. Karnes Princeton Road J. B Austin J. R. Hager S. C. McMeans J. H. Wilson Floyd Atdison James Akers Ruby Carroll Abe George R. F. Musick W. D. Painter C. M. Poynter Donald Allen Melvin Arnold W. A. Blankenship Edward Cochrane W. G. Cochrane Alvin Dillard Otis Duncan C. G. Ferguson Cletus Fink Carmel Francis James Furbes W. D. Graham Thomas Hodges E. E. Hopkins Herman Hutchison J. D. Johnson F. J. Jones J. H. Joyce Ira Kitts A. P. Lawson F. A. Lilly H. S. Moye H. B. Neal J. C. Overbay R. H. Phlegar G. S. Poe Walter Poynter C. T. Shepherd C. V. Shepherd K. E. Sigman Arnold Stinson R. E. Taylor H. A. Terry P. L. Underwood R. B. White Mason Winfrey R. L. Winesette

Mullens Student Receives Degree at Wesleyan College

William Gordor Robertson of Mullens Wyoming County received a bachelor of science in physical education at the West Virginia Wesleyan College June commencement. He chaired the Wesleyan community council this year and is a member of Theta Chi. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Lee Robertson of 531 Moran Avenue Mullens.

William Gordor. Robertson Mullens Wyoming County West Virginia Wesleyan College Robertson Wesleyan Theta Chi Fraternity Arvid Lee Robertson Moran Avenue Mallens

Sweet Potatoes Cause Princeton Fire

Princeton firemen responded to a 7:30 p m call at the home of Mrs Audrey Gibbs 1110 Ritchie Street finding a pot of burning sweet potatoes left on the stove caused smoke and a strong aroma of scorched yams Neighbors alerted authorities no other damage was reported

Princeton Audrey Gibbs Ritchie Street

Scouterversity Set for June at Concord College

The Appalachian Council Boy Scouts of America will hold Scouterversity on June 15 and 16 at Concord College Athens in the Student Union Building. Charles Bosley chairs leadership training. Courses include Citizens Now Conference and Junior Leaders Training for Explorers and Cub Leaders Basic Training with Advanced Pow Wow Training for leaders and den mothers. Registration opens June 15 at 11 a.m. and runs to 1 30 p.m. Activities feature swimming bowling billiards and family fun meals available at the cafeteria.

Appalachian Council Boy Scouts of America Concord College Athens Charles Bosley Citizens Boy Scout and Explorer Concil

Syria and Iraq agree to exchange silk and oil trade deal

Damascus announces Syria and Iraq will swap Syrian silk and textiles for Iraqi oil tools and medical cotton at prices below world market. Economy Minister George Tumeh confirms the accord in Damascus.

Damascus, Syria Syria Iraq George Tumeh

Workshop Set By Methodists

A one session district workshop by the Bluefield District Methodist Church will be at Bluewell Methodist Church Friday June 14 at 8 p m. George Gilliam district director says the district has 19 Methodist Men's Clubs with more forming. The workshop aims to brief newly elected officers on duties and purposes and will include pastors and lay leaders from participating churches. Gilliam and Kermit Grogan will direct the session.

Bluefield Methodist Church Bluewell George Gilliam Gilliam Kermit Grogan

Potato Chip Eating Frog Industry Grows on Formosa

A Formosan farmer, Cheng Chiun, built a frog breeding operation after 13 years of feeding giant bullfrogs potato chips. Initiated with US aid to form a frog industry, about 70 farms were started but failed lacking food. Cheng now raises about 40,000 frogs and sells breeders for 7.50 dollars per pair.

Taipei Formosa Cheng Chiun U.S. Agency For International Development Japan Cheng

Slavs Meet in Morocco Over Yugoslav Credit Deal

A Yugoslav delegation travels to Morocco to discuss how Yugoslavia's 5 million credit to the North African country will be utilized.

Belgrade Morocco Yugoslavia

Virginia Egg Prices Forecast Steady Increase Amid Seasonal Shifts

The Virginia Department of Agriculture predicts egg prices will rise gradually with May as the peak supply month. Last week Virginia prices ranged from 17 to 29 cents per size, while national figures showed similar levels. Despite a higher summer demand, broiler prices are expected to weaken and tariffs have reduced the Common Market export impact.

Virginia Virginia Department of Agriculture New York

Father’s Day Service at Matoa Ka Church

A special Father’s Day service will be held at the Matoa ka Christian Church on Sunday June 16 at 11 a.m. Rev. J. S. Foley serves as pastor of the church.

Matoaka Christian J. S. Foley

Doctor Of Divinity Degree Presented To Dr Crawford

Dr Norman G Crawford pastor of First Christian Church in Princeton received an honorary Doctor of Divinity at Bethany College Brooke County during the 122nd annual commencement on Sunday afternoon June 9. The presentation and tribute praised church and civic leadership with Pearl S Buck as guest speaker and Dr Osborne Booth officiating.

Crawford Norman G. Crawford First Christian Church Princeton Bethany College Brooke County Bethany Pearl S. Buck Osborne Booth

Princeton City Tags On Sale At Police Department

City auto tags go on sale at the Princeton Police Department today. The deadline to purchase is July 1, 1963, and the price is $2 per automobile.

Princeton

Appeals on zoning refusals and adoption petition filed

The notice lists appeals to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for two properties in Bluefield West Virginia 1741 Ferndell Avenue carport and 234 Memorial Avenue one story addition with hearings set for June 17 1963 at 7 30 p m and a separate matter in Mercer County West Virginia Circuit Court for Linda Louise Paige adoption petition filed June 6 1963 with a hearing scheduled June 27 1963 at 9 30 a m with a guardian ad litem to be appointed

Thomas R Louise Noel Ferndell Avenue Robert A. West Memorial Avenue Municipal Building Bluefield W. Va Zoning Board OF Adjustment Maxine P. Holm Circuit Court Mercer County West Virginia Linda Louise Paige Charles Ramsey Mamie J. Ramsey Circuit Court of Co. C. McGuire Lee County Pennington Gap Virginia Thompson and Litton, Consulting Engineers Wise Thompson and Litton Consulting Engineers Commonwealth of Virginia Town of L. F. Williams

Also Mentioned on This Page

Princeton News Clare Smith Princeton Lodge No. Um AF & AM George H. Shumate Milton E. Brookman Ronite Mercer Wyoming Philco Starbright Western Auto Featuring Amere Utilities &’ Company Princeton American Legion Post Crumpler Methodist Church Charles Evans Fletcher Thompson Ronald Angle Lon Blankenship Emmit Walker Stephen Bell Barett Maxwell Russell Dix Charlie Dalton John Lawless Garvin Blankenship Bill Wilson Harold Bailey Damon Liddle Harry Young Jr Andy Roe James Harris David Thompson Smith Transfer Warlick Smith-Corona Compact Commerce Street North Carolina Georgia Delmarva Rene Cracs Gud Mure Bluefield’s Camera Center Bland Street Heeb Glidden ST al W.va Gilbert W. Ve War Grundy, Va Gal. Mullens Wytheville, Va Matoaka, W. Va Vincent Edwards Sam Jaffe Bettye Ackerman Ben Casey ABC Paul Wiley Rhoda Wiley CTA Belle Davidson Hershel D. Perdue Joann Gillespie Harman Mary Margaret Harman Annie M. Martin Cyrus H. Gadd Emory Linkous E. D. Bazzie H. F. Day Law Building Seeeret Road Esso Ida’s Rich Repair Service William’s Roto Rooter Taylor Rug Princeton Avenue Ireson Electric Service Perdue Well Drilling Glen Lyn Tinder White Truck & Equipment CO. Inc McCulloch Chain Shaws White’s Thorn St Paul Whitenack Pontiac Buick Guardian Larry Helms
Search Courier

Search the Bluefield Daily Telegraph Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bluefield Daily Telegraph?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication