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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1966

Page

3

Disturbance at Charleston Job Corps Center Probed

Police investigate a name calling and beer bottle throwing incident at the Charleston Women's Job Corps Center in a hotel. Two girls reportedly fell or were pushed onto a rear roof, were treated for minor cuts, and possible felonious assault charges are being considered. Center officials tout ongoing investigation and possible expulsion. About 250 girls enrolled in programs.

Charleston Dallas Bias George Nunley Center Calvin Hobart Office of Economic Opportunity

Pocketbook Taken In Sanitarium Room

J R Taylor of 315 Stowers Street Bluefield reports a pocketbook with $10, credit cards and a railroad pass vanished from his hospital room 35 A at Bluefield Sanitarium. The theft occurred about 3 p.m. while he was on a lower floor in the physical therapy department. Taylor is a Norfolk and Western Railway fireman hospitalized for a back injury.

Bluefield Sanitarium Bluefield J. R. Taylor Stowers St Taylor Norfolk and Western Railway

Lemon Hint in Raspberry Gelatin Recipe

A few cooks add a teaspoon of lemon juice to raspberry gelatin when preparing the four serving size with the water directed on the package. The lemon addition is optional and said to brighten the flavor of the prepared dessert.

Advertisement Rates for Daily Telegraph Bluefield

The 1893 established Daily Telegraph Printing Co publishes notices from 412 Bland Street Bluefield West Virginia. Carrier rates apply daily and Sunday with weekly prices. mail rates differ by zone and West Virginia coverage is $26 per year.

Daily Telegraph Printing Co Bland Street Bluefield W. Va West Virginia Mesaber Audit Bureau Katsic

Eichmann Son Defends Father Blames Bormann in Genocide Case

Klaus Eichmann, 30, claims Adolf Eichmann’s guilt was overstated and assigns responsibility to Martin Bormann. He says Eichmann was kidnapped and judged unjustly, while noting his own life in Munich has been calm and untroubled by German society. German authorities doubt his evidence.

Young Eichmann Martin Bormann Hitler Bormann Klaus Eichmann Eichmann Argentina Munich Germany Ejcchmann Vera Hungaria Cezhoslovakia Viet Nam South America

Clarke Seeks 5000m Title At San Diego Meet

Australian distance ace Ron Clarke will chase the 5000 meters title at the San Diego Invitational Track Meet with world records in two, three, six and ten thousand meters plus the one hour. He faces rivals including Billy Mills Tracy Smith and Gaston Roelants as several other world-record holders enter the event.

San Diego Calif Ron Clarke Australia Clarke Kipchoge Keino Billy Mills Tracy Smith Gaston Roelants Roelants Randy Matson Ralph Boston Bob Seagren Adolph Plummer Mike Larrabee Alis Williams Burleson John Pennel Paul Wilson Don Shy Ron Whitney Geoff Vanderstock Parry O’brien John McGrath Mike Bianco Bill Crothers Canada

State Streams In Good Shape Ahead Of Weekend

West Virginia water conditions forecast by the Natural Resources Department show the Potomac River at excellent levels while several creeks and lakes run low or good. Patterson Creek, New Creek, Black Creek and Elk River near Clay are low and clear, Sleepy Creek Lake is good, and Greenbrier waters are clearing to good. Williams River and Tea Creek rate very good with Cranberry and Williams also very good.

Charleston West Virginia Natural Resources Department Patterson Creek New Creek Black Creek Potomac River Sleepy Creek Lake South Branch Potomac Greenbrier East Fork Central Williams River Tea Creek Williams Elk River

WAVES appoints Rita Lenihan as director in Navy shakeup

Cmdr. Rita Lenihan, a New Yorker who studied Latin and French cooking, will replace Capt. Viola B. Sanders as WAVES director when Sanders retires this fall. Lenihan, promoted to captain, just completed a three year tour at the Naval War College in Newport and previously led the WAVES officers school.

Navy WAVES Rita Lenihan Viola B. Sanders the Waves Sanders Paul H. Nitze Miss Lenihan The Naval War College Newport R.I. Omdr Lenihan College of St. Elizabeth Morristown N.J Waves Officers School

Judge weighs move of Sheppard trial after high court ruling

Corrigan declined comment on moving the trial outside Cuyahoga County. Sheppard voiced no details on a fair venue and hinted at Supreme Court guidance. A second-degree murder conviction prevents first-degree jeopardy. jurisdiction awaits official ruling around July 1 while Sheppard remains free on a $10,000 bond.

Cuyahoga County Corrigan Sheppard Supreme Court

Life Of Lee Is Told To Lions

Mrs. Eleanor McQuail spoke at the Bluefield Lions Club luncheon outlining General Robert E Lee's life in three phases from his early preparation to his battle years and Reconstruction. She noted his West Point education, Mexico service, Washington Arsenal defense, and later leadership of the Army of Northern Virginia before becoming president of Washington College. The program was introduced by Ed Carrigan with remarks by President Lacy Edwards. a board meeting was announced for June 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the West Virginian Hotel.

Robert E Lee Eleanor McQuail Bluefield West Virginia University Bluefield Lions Club West Point Fort Monroe Washington D. C Mexico John Brown Texas Virginia Northern

US Doctors Aid Honduras Crash Public Health Effort

About 50 US doctors and 200 student volunteers work in Western Honduras under Amigos de Honduras to immunize 250000 Indians and improve sanitation. Each team teams one doctor with two students. clinics treat about 30 people daily. They face deep superstition but note progress toward accepting modern medical care.

Washington NANA U. S Honduras Joyce Davis Baylor University

Deaths and Funerals in Tip Top and Nearby Areas

Obituary notices report the death of Mrs. Fannie A Harmon in California and services planned in Tip Top Va, with burial in the family cemetery. Survivors include two sons, a daughter, and a sister. Also noted are obituaries for Mrs Ruby Goode Dowby of Union and Mrs Betty H Dillow of North Tazewell with service details and burial plans.

Welch Man Ben Smith Dies En Route To Hospital

Ben Smith 58 of Welch died Thursday while being taken to a Welch hospital after a brief illness. He lived in Welch 30 years and was a member of Court Street Methodist Church. Survived by mother Pearlie Smith of Laverne Alabama wife Ethel Smith three brothers Izell Smith Warren Ohio Er vin and Hoarace Smith Detroit Michigan four sisters Ada Wardell Minnie Smith Detroit Inez Hill Goshen Alabama service Sunday 2 p.m. at Court Street Methodist Church Welch Rev James E Davis officiating burial Oak Grove Cemetery Bluewell. Friends may call Page Funeral Home Welch Saturday 4 to 10 p.m.

Fannie A, Harmon Fannie A. Harmon Los Angeles Calif Alexander Memorial Methodist Church Tip Top Clarence W. Tiffany Walter Crider Essie Green Carl Harmon Anglus Harmon Effie Forston Cincinnati Ohio Linkford and Richardson Funeral Home Ben Smith Welch Beeen Court Street Methodist Church Pearlie Smith Laverne Ala Ethel Smith Izell Smith Warren Ervin Hoarace Smith Detroit Mich Ada Wardell Minnie Smith Inez Hill Goshen James E. Davis Oak Grove Cemetery Bluewell Page Funeral Home Emory Floyd Deel Rt. 2 Haysi Richlands Nancy Deel Robert Deel Warl Deel Joseph Deel George Deel David Deel Hurley Elmer Deel Mass Emory Deel Milton, Fla Rosa Ramey

Death of Benjiman H. Campbell at St Luke's Hospital

Benjiman H Campbell of 157 Bruce Street Bluefield died Friday afternoon at St Luke's Hospital after an illness of several months. The body was taken to Linkford and Richardson Funeral Home to await funeral arrangements.

Benjiman H. Campbell Bruce Street Bluefield St. Luke’s Hospital Linkford and Richardson Funeral Home

Mrs Beulah Slade Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Beulah Slade of Ranwalt died Friday in a Welch hospital after a brief illness. The body is at Page Funeral Home in Welch pending completion of funeral arrangements.

Beulah Slade Ranwalt Welch Page Funeral Home

Funeral Services for Charles Ramsey Held at McComas

Funeral services for 55 year old Charles Ramsey of McComas were scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. at New Morning Star Baptist Church with Rev. R M Harris and Rev Aliie Pryor officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery at Bluewell. Ramsey born in Danville Virginia, left behind wife Mamie and daughter Linda, plus relatives including brothers Curtis and Willie, a half brother June Mayo, a stepson Ronald Sullivan, and one grandchild. Friends could visit Lugo's Funeral Home in Bluefield Saturday evening.

Charles Ramsey McComas New Morning Star Baptist Church MacComas R. M. Harris Aliie Pryor Oak Grove Cemetery Bluewells Danville Willie Harriet Ramsey Mamie Ramsey Linda Ramsey Ronald Sullivan Petersburg Curtis Ramsey Willie Ramsey Columbus Ohio June Mayo Orange N. J Lugo Bluefield

Funeral services for Benjamin Saunders in Baltimore

Funeral services for Benjamin Ben Saunders of Baltimore Maryland will be held Sunday at Rush Funeral Home with burial Monday June 14 at 10 45 a m in National Memorial Cemetery He was a son of Mr and Mrs John M Saunders 103 Vencil Street Bluefield Virginia and died Tuesday in Baltimore

Benjamin Ben) Saunders Baltimore Rush Funeral Home National Memorial Cemetery John M. Saunders Vencil St Bluefield

Mrs. June Davis Dies in Detroit. Former Matoaka Resident

Mrs. June Marie Davis, 49, wife of Arthur Davis of Detroit, died at her home in Detroit on Friday. A former Matoaka resident in Mercer County, she will have funeral arrangements handled by Bailey Funeral Home of Peeton, currently in progress.

Arthur Davis June Marie Davis Detroit Mich Matoaka Mercer County Bailey Funeral Home Peeton

Vernon Samuel Harvey Funeral Services Held in Bluefield

Vernon Samuel Harvey 36 of 114 Stockton Street Bluefield Virginia died recently. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 30 PM at First Methodist Church Bluefield with burial at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers included Charlie DeVor Lee Harman Don Poteet Will Edd Tiller Chester Tabor Roy Spurgeon and Carl B Stinson. Graham Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Virginia Democratic Senate Primary Turns Sharp in Clash

In Virginia a heated exchange broke out between Sen. A Willis Robertson and challenger William B. Spong Jr. as Robertson accused Spong of misrepresentation during a Portsmouth visit. Campaign manager William C. Battle countered that Robertson’s camp spread distortions. Byrd and Boothe stayed out of the fray.

Richmond Virginia U. S Willis Robertson William B. Spong Jr Robertson Spong Portsmouth Abingdon Senate William C. Battle Sen. Robertson Battle Sen Harry F. Byrd Jr Armisted L. Boothe

Singers Set to Perform at Upland Baptist Church

The Gospel Harmonizer of Wilkesboro North Carolina will appear at Upland Baptist Church this Sunday at 3 p.m. in a community gospel program featuring the ensemble and local church members.

Gospel Harmonizer Wilkesboro, N. C Upland Baptist Church

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