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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1963

Page

9

Five Day Clinic Schedule At HealthCenter Green Valley

Mercer County Health Center in Green Valley releases a five day schedule of clinics this week with Saturday hours 8 30 a m to noon. Activities include immunizations tuberculosis testing pediatric and adolescent clinics many by appointment and a hypertension clinic midweek. Evening meetings include Green Valley Glenwood Kiwanis Tuesday and Woman's Democrat Club Thursday.

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

Seven Marriage Licenses Issued In Wyoming County

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

Soviet Invents Ice Drilling Device for Antarctica

A Soviet inventor in Leningrad has designed a device to drill through Antarctic ice to a depth of 2 1/2 miles. Tass reports the apparatus uses a heating element to melt the ice inside a capsule, enabling drilling without traditional bits.

Moscow Antarctic Tass Leningrad

County Building Legacy Ties Town to War Memorial

The Memorial Building in Princeton, built in the late 1920s with a county levy later cut by half during the Depression, has housed a courthouse and now hosts the Princeton Library, Red Cross offices and nursing classes, health clinics, DPA food stockrooms, soil conservation, and economic planning offices. It also serves as meeting space for the DAV, American Legion, VFW, Montcalm Junior High, Bluefield Shrine Club, and multiple community groups. The Princeton Garden Club plans its Centennial Flower Show there June 20 21 22 23.

Princeton Princeton American Legion Post Mercer County Court House Princeton Chapter American Red Cross Health Department DPA Soil Conservation Economic Planners Red Cross Princeton Library The 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 On Display Across Mountain State

Displays of new and revised textbooks maps and test programs will be viewed by educators this summer in Mercer County and other locations as the West Virginia Bookmen's Association sponsors four exhibitions. Concord College Athens July 1 3 hosts an administrator building display to let state educators order and examine up to date books and materials. Other displays will be held at Morris Harvey College West Virginia University and Marshall University.

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

Demo Committee Set for Charleston Annual Meeting

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

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

Smith Transfer Awards 755 Employees Across System

Forty nine Bluefield Terminal workers receive long service honors. Across Smith's Transfer system 755 staff are recognized for five years or more, with 30, 20, 15 and 10 year awards and many five year recognitions. Fred S. Karnes presented the honors at the Bluefield Princeton Road terminal.

Bluefield Smith's Transfer Corp Smith 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 I 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 earned a bachelor of science in physical education at West Virginia Wesleyan College June commencement. He led the Wesleyan community council, served as Theta Chi member, and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Lee Robertson of 531 Morran Avenue Mullens.

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

Sweet Potatoes Cause Fire At Princeton Home

Princeton firemen answered a 7 30 p m call to 1110 Ritchie Street where a pot of burning sweet potatoes left on a stove caused smoke and a houseful of aroma. Mrs Audrey Gibbs was not home, but neighbors alerted the department. No other damage recorded.

Princeton Audrey Gibbs Ritchie Street

Scouterversity Set for June at Concord College

The Appalachian Council Boy Scouts of America will host Scouterversity the weekend of June 15 and 16 at the Student Union Building, Concord College, Athens. Charles Bosley chairs the leadership training committee. Courses include Citizens Now Conference, Junior Leaders Training, Cub Leaders Basic Training, Advanced Pow Wow Training, Boy Scout and Explorer Basic, District Leaders, and Commissioners Basic. Registration opens June 15 at 11 a.m. and runs to 1:30 p.m. Activities include swimming, bowling, billiards, and family fun with meals available at the college cafeteria.

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

Syria and Iraq Agree to Exchange Silk for Iraqi Oil

Damascus announces a barter pact between Syria and Iraq. Syria will trade silk and textiles for Iraqi oil tools and medical cotton at prices below world market rates. George Tumeh, the Syrian Economy Minister, made the announcement.

Damascus, Syria Syria Iraq George Tumeh

Workshop Set By Methodists

A one session district workshop sponsored by the Bluefield District Methodist Church will be at Bluewell Methodist Church on Friday June 14 at 8 p m. The district includes 19 Methodist Men’s Clubs with more forming. officers and leaders will learn duties and purposes. District directors Gilliam and Grogan will direct.

Bluefield Methodist Church Bluewell George Gilliam Gilliam Kermit Grogan

Potato Chip Eating Frog Industry Grows

In Formosa farmer Cheng Chiun raises about 40000 frogs on a diet of potato chips after a 13 year effort begun with US aid. He now sells breeders at 7.50 dollars per pair, part of a growing frog breeding venture once started to build a local industry.

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

Slavs Discuss Five Million Credit With Morocco

Belgrade AP reports a Yugoslav delegation travels to Morocco to discuss uses of a five million credit Yugoslavia granted to the North African nation.

Belgrade Morocco Yugoslavia

Virginia Egg Prices Seen Rising With Seasonal Demand

The Virginia Department of Agriculture foresees a steady rise in egg prices, with May as the peak for supply. Current rates show grade A large at 27-29 cents, medium 21-23, small 17-18, while New York reports 29-32 for large eggs. Broiler prices weaken as tariffs shrink the export market and a glut of red meat suppresses poultry values. Prices may climb by mid July due to seasonal demand, with Virginia production slightly higher than last year.

Virginia Virginia Department of Agriculture New York

Father’s Day Service at Matoa ka Church June 16

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

Matoaka Christian J. S. Foley

Doctor of Divinity Awarded to Dr Crawford at Bethany

Dr Norman G Crawford pastor of First Christian Church Princeton received an honorary Doctor of Divinity at Bethany College Brooke County on Sunday afternoon June 9 during Bethany’s 122nd commencement. Pearl Buck spoke as guest lecturer and Dr Osborne Booth led the ceremony.

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 City Police Department in Princeton today. Deadline for purchase is July 1, 1963. Tags cost $2 per automobile.

Princeton

Zoning Appeals Heard For Carport And House Addition

Appeals filed by Aomas R and Louise Noel at 1741 Ferndell Avenue and Robert A West at 234 Memorial Avenue challenge refusals for a carport and a one story frame addition due to setback and side yard limits. A public hearing is set for Monday June 17 1963 at 7 30 P M in the Directors Room Municipal Building Bluefield West Virginia. Zoning Board of Adjustment secretary Maxine P Holm. In Mercer County West Virginia Circuit Court an adoption petition for Linda Louise Paige filed June 6 1963 with a hearing scheduled June 27 1963 at 9 30 A M at the courthouse. Charles Ramsey and Mamie J Ramsey seek consent and a next friend will act for the child. Clerk of the Circuit Court Co McGuire.

Aomas 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 Co. Co. McGuire

Notice to Creditors for Multiple Estates in Princeton

The creditors and beneficiaries of the estates of Paul Wiley Rhoda Wiley Belle Davidson Hershel D Perdue Joann Gillespie Harman Mary Margaret Harman Annie M Martin Cyrus H Gadd Emory Linkous E D Bazzie are notified to file verified vouchers with the undersigned by December 27 1963 to avoid legal exclusion from benefits. Beneficiaries should appear. H F Day Commissioner of Accounts Law Building Princeton.

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 Princeton

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