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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1963

Page

10

West Virginia Highlights Impress Knob School Sixth Grade

A West Virginia themed program at Knob School Princeton showcased 70 sixth graders led by teachers Mrs Bula McNeill and Mrs Ruth Rutherford. Student performances included music readings speeches and a graduation ceremony with awards and farewells.

West Virginia Knob School Princeton Bula McNeill Ruth C.rutherford Barry Wood West Virginia Hills Karen Shelton Peggy Howerton Roy E. Evans All Stars Air Mail Mary Ann Cockerham Barbara Six David Aner Pat Farley

Payne Piano Pupils To Present Recitals

Miss Vera Payne will present a group of pupils from her piano class in the first of a series of three recitals Thursday June 13 at 7 30 p m in the First Methodist Church Princeton Those participating include David Johnston Alma Jo Eppes Jan Bailey Reggie Evans Kathy Huffman Vickie Pashion Mary Watters Katherine Sanders Mary Sanders Tom Carr Pamela Carr Sherry Eades Linda Lou Bailey Rebecca Sweeney Ruth Linkenhaker Martha Tilley Paige Auer Victor Allen Polly Winfrey Bethy Winfrey Susan Shumate Judy Coffman Kathy Hicks Emerson Mann Public invited.

Vera Payne First Methodist Church Princeton David Johnston Alma Jo Eppes Jan Bailey Reggie Evans Kathy Huffman Vickie Pashion Mary Watters Katherine Sanders Mary Sanders Tom Carr Pamela Carr Sherry Eades Linda Lou Bailey Rebecca Sweeney Ruth Linkenhaker Martha Tilley Paige Auer Victor Allen Polly Winfrey Bethy Winfrey Susan Shumate Judy Coffman Kathy Hicks Emerson Mann

Tragedy in Smoot: Local Man Dies in Tractor Accident

Melvin L. McClung of Smoot Greenbrier County was killed when a new tractor slipped on a slight incline and toppled onto him on Tuesday morning. He leaves a wife Velma, two sons Bruce and Leondus, and sister Mildred Butler. Funeral at Smoot Methodist Church Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial in Wallace Memorial Cemetery Clintonville.

Greenbrier County Oakvale Smoot Melvin L. McClung Velma McClung Athens Princeton McClung Bruce Leondus McClung Wallace Memorial Cemetery Clintonville Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home Ronceverte

Barron To Attend Elks Flag Raising

Gov. Barron will attend a Flag Day program at the Elks Country Club at 1 p.m. Saturday. Woodrow W. Smith said a new flag pole near the country club will be dedicated and arrangements are under the lodge Flag Day Committee with William G. Shepherd as chairman. The pole dedication ties to the West Virginia Centennial Amateur Open Golf Tournament over Friday to Sunday. Gov. Barron and other officials will attend at least one day. The Elks urge local residents to display the flag Saturday.

Gov. Barron Elks Country Club Woodrow W. Smith The Princeton Elks Smith Country Club Lodge William G. Shepherd Barron Elks Princeton

Kiwanis Meeting At Virginian Hotel In Princeton Athens

The Princeton Athens Kiwanis Club meets at noon Wednesday in the Virginian Hotel. Items from the annual Kiwanis Radio Auction will be sold to the highest bidder. President Ed Jones will preside over the business session.

Princeton-Athens Kiwanis Club Virginian Hotel Kiwanis Ed Jones

Fifty eight graduates receive diplomas at Athens High School

Athens High School conferred diplomas on 58 seniors with Principal Joe Vachon leading exercises. Concord College Education Department member Galen F. Duling addressed the graduates as commencement speaker, and Rev. Bill L. Withers delivered the baccalaureate sermon. Top ten graduates listed include Steve Lilly and Sandra Smith. other graduates include Betty White and James Sutherland.

Joe Vachon Athens High School Galen F. Duling Education Department of Concord College Bill L. Withers Athens Baptist Church Jim Sutherland Billy Keatley Betty White David Caperton Mrrs Nancy Bailey Ruth M. Thompson Steve Lilly Sandra Smith Pam Lane Frances Fulcher Sue G. McKenzie Mary Ford Betty Law Martha Pettrey Shirley Thompson Patricia Bailey Raymond Beckner Betty Blankenship Billy Bowling Sue Caldwell Joann Collins Judy Craghead Glen Crews Joann Eades Marsha Ellison Drema Farmer Dianna Griffith Robert Hazelwood Clara Hill Gordon Hubbard Mollie Jarrell Stephen Keaton Thomas Keaton Peggy Kirk Ann Lamb Harry Lam Arley Lambert Gary McMichael Edna Meadows Sarita Muncey Jerry Nelson Gary Newberry Sandra Noble Freddy Oxley Mary Jane Oxley Jerry Parker Billy Parker Roger Phillips Ronnie Phillips William Preseley James Sutherland Patrick Sutherland Frank Walters Joyce White Larry White Connie Wiley Dawn Wiseman

Mercer County Court Files Welfare Funds Request

The Mercer County Court filed an application for state welfare aid for fiscal 1963 64. Estimated cost is 101 400 covering food burials adult board and children board. County costs last calendar year were 50 213 11 plus state general relief funds.

Mercer County Children Board

Deeds and Leases Recorded in Mercer County

Deeds recorded include Godsey to Horton for Beaver Pond tract, Akers to Akers for 11.56 acres on Pocosin Fork, Wert to Lam bert for Brick Yard Road tract, and Ellison to Lil ly and others for Mountain Creek parcels totaling 61 acres and more. A subsidiary record notes charter dissolution of Allegany Insurance Agency and a 24 month coal seam lease near Beeson with 15 cents per ton on 2000 tons.

Mercer County Clerk's Office Margaret L Claude E. Godsey Gladys Horton Minnie Godsey Beaver Pond Frank B. Akers Doris Jean Akers L. H. Akers Lucy Akers Pocosin Fork Rich Creek Rock District F. C. Wert Edna Grace Lambert Brick Yard Road Brush Creek Gift Lida Cooper Ellison Dott and Chaucer Lilly Mountain Creek B. B. Ellison Jumping Branch W. Broughton Johnston Sam Cardwell Freeman Simmons Creek Rock District Charlence Bertha Lusk Charles W. Gilmore Jr Grace Jean Gilmore Princeton- Bluefield Land Co Paul W Ruth Brown Lemuel A. Southern Jr Edna P. Southern New Zion Elgood Road George M Margaret Strike Mike C Joyce Vinciquerra Frederick Street Bluefield Allegany Insurance Agency Ted Mary Harman Sprague Raleigh County Tri County Coal Co Mann Sewell Harman Flats Beeson Pocahontas Coal Co Melayne Pocahontas Coal Co Pocahonas Land Co

Bids Received On 12 Highway Projects Across 11 Counties

The State Road Commission accepted low bids totaling 781136 for 12 highway projects in 11 counties. Major work includes resurfacing and bridge repairs, with the highest bid 179624 by H O Dye for Coal Run Bridge repairs in Marion County.

Charleston State Road Commission Coal Run U. S. 250 Marion County H.0. Dye Logan Braxton W. Va Moble Paving, Inc Huntington Fayette Ralph Burns Paving, Inc Hillsboro Jefferson — Dailey Security Painting Co Wheeling Lewis Fearh Construction Corp Morgantown Marion F. F. Earp and Sons Fairmont Marion — Coal Run U.S H. O. Dye Monroe Adams Construction Co Roanoke Nicholas Ralph Burns Pocahontas U. S. 219 Terra Alta Limestone Co Aurora

Fishing Partners Misjudge Drowning Victim at Princeton Pond

Ted Lee Bird, 21, of Princeton drowned when his boat overturned during a pond fishing trip at Sam mons Farm on June 9. Two companions, Larry King and Bernard Evans, both 21, swam to shore believing Bird had reached safety. Evans retrieved a tire inner tube to reach the boat and assist King. Bird remained missing until his body was found after the rescue squad was alerted at 10:45 a.m. State Trooper William Johnson led the investigation.

Ted Lee Bird Princeton Sammons Bird Larry King Bernard Evans Sandlick Road Mercer County King Evans Princeton Rescue Squad William Johnson

Mercer County School Board to Meet Thursday Night

The Mercer County Board of Education schedules its monthly session for 8 p.m. Thursday at the Princeton board offices. Superintendent W R Pete Cooke said the agenda includes routine items.

Mercer County Board of Education Princeton W. R Pete) Cooke

Parmesan Cheese Adds Flavor to Broths and Soups

To enhance broth based soups including non cream varieties grate Italian parmesan over the top. The cheese boosts flavor and nutrition by adding salty umami and a sharp finish to simmered stocks and vegetable soups.

Bloodmobile Visits In Princeton Today

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Princeton at the First Methodist Church on Park Avenue and Center Street from noon to 6 p.m. A Red Cross spokesman urged all eligible donors to give to compensate for low collections during the unit's two winter appearances in the Princeton area.

American Red Cross Bloodmobile Princeton First Methodist Church Park Avenue Center Street Red Cross

Bluefield Fire Department civil service exam announced

The Firemen's Civil Service Commission of Bluefield West Virginia will hold a Fireman examination at nine A.M. on June 19 1963 in the Directors Room Municipal Building Bluefield. An advertisement for bids for Sewage Disposal Facilities in Coeburn Virginia sets bid due by 10 A.M. June 15 1963 with details from Thompson and Litton.

Firemen’s Civil Service Commission Bluefield West Virginia Law & Commerce West Virie Flat Top National Bank OF James Edward Farmer Flat Top National Bank Oroe Shinault Mentor Mae Shinault Ruth Pendleton Roscoe H. Pendleton Premo Masseroni Joseph Popik Frank Woop Ood Winford F

Public bids sought for Grundy County Airport construction

Sealed proposals due 10:00 A M E T June 14 1963 for Buchanan County Airport including runway tie downs and access road. Plans and specs available from Thompson and Litton Wise and Grundy offices with deposits refundable to bidders. Bid security 5 percent or 6 percent bond. Site inspection May 31 1963. Owner may reject bids.

Buchanan County Grundy Grundy Municipal Airport Buchanan County Court House Virginia Thompson and Litton Wise Grundy Municipal Airport Commission Commonwealth of Virginia Grundy Thompson and Litton

Bluefield Public Improvement Bond Election Notice

Public notice and election plan for Bluefield West Virginia voters to approve issuing 540000 in bonds for nine major city projects including bridge work drainage parkland stadium lighting and impoundment reservoir with a special bond referendum set for June 25 1963 and a detailed schedule of bond maturities and authorization.

Bluefield West Virginia State OF Maxine Holm Norfolk and Western Railroad Mercer Street Maryland Avenue Beaver Pond Creek College Avenue Mitchell Stadium Princeton Avenue Lee Street Monroe Street Bramwell Road Bluefield Avenue Maple Street Lynn Street Union Street Poplar Street Bluesfield

Bluefield City Officials and Precincts Listed for 1963 Election

A long list names Bluefield West Virginia commissioners clerks and precinct locations for an upcoming election. The document names dozens of individuals with addresses tied to city offices and precincts from Park Central High School to Memorial School and multiple streets. It includes a ballot proposition seeking a 540000 bond issue for projects including a Mercer Street Bridge and Mitchell Stadium improvements with levy details and voting instructions.

City Hall Carl E. Puckett Fourth Street E. S. Meadows Stowers Street Marshall Harris Jones Street Leon Harmon Ramsey Street Carl Porterfield Duhring Street Irene Harris Vine Street Mary Wright John Dellis North Street Virginia Stowers College Drive Arts Margie Sinkford Bland Street Lee Street Jess Gilpin Jackson Street Gladys Myles Ronceverte Street Mamie Whitlock Miller Katherine M. Martin Apt Woodland Manor Ivan Newberry Toledo Street George Headley College Ave Conley Watters Stowers St T. R. Lancaster Washington Street A. A. Modena Fairview School Ira Watters Albemarle Street Carrie Romano Grandview Ave John Shott Springdale J. G. Stone Arthur Phillips Wythe Ave Preston Street Katherine T. Neal Clifford Street Frank Bowling Bland Road Dave Warden Union Street Annette Battalino Pearls Street Joseph Romano Virginia Court Memorial School India Hill Carolina Ave Fred Welcker Thomas Catron Shenandoah Ave Rona R. Johnson Valley View Ave Thomas G. Honaker Rockbridge Street Sam Slifkin Carl Brunner Bluefield Mercer Street Maryland Avenue Beaver Pond Creek College Avenue Mitchell Stadium Princeton Avenue Lee and Monroe Streets Bluefield Avenue Maple Street Lynn Street Upper Poplar Street West Virginia Board of Directors Thefield Daily Telegraph Sunset News Observer

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Princeton News Nie Tignor Tommy Chambers Michael Wills James Sweeney Harold Chatting Beth Reed Bobby Worrell Kay Mann Everett Bailey AAA Bailey J. L. Fredeking Matthew French Daughters of the American Revolution Pat Carrick Philco Starbright Western Auto Morey Mercer ST DIAL Princeton, W. VA Payne Ronire Mercer Lavon Professor Fred MacMurray Nancy Olson Keenan Wynn Ed Wynn Charlie Ruggles Kiwanis Meeting Mary Ruth Crawford Norman G. Crawford Bluefield State College Princeton High Buffalo, N. Y State Teachers College Lynchburg, Va Indiana University Athens School Bert Parks New York Theatre Perry S Taylor U. S. 119 Osborne Construction Co Clarksburg Upshur Feather Construction WAYNE U. S. 52 Nichols and Rank, Inc Cupp Roger Sov Mr.wizard Bloodmobile Coeburn E.S.T Civil and Mining Engineers Lacey Fuller Eastern Coal Sales Company Joel F. Burdett Laurence E. Tierney, JR Tome Joe F. Burdett City OF National Guard Armory Hill Avenue Daisy K. Williamson N. Powell Street John Ward Beech Street Mrs. Id Sh Landreth Adams Avenue John Wilkinson Elm Street A Williams Harry Street Park Central Edith Hicks Church Street Fanny Mincy King Street Roy Davis Ora Johnson Bath Street Thelma Wayne T. P. Gilpin Grace Seay Norfolk Street Laura Spencer Greenbrier Street H. H. Payne Pen Mar Avenue Dave Coastes Wayne Street Graves Street Central Junior High T. J. van Dyke S. Mercer Street Herbert Underwood Hemlock Hill Aimee Romano Lewis Street C. W. Pace Third Street W. K. Bourne Thomas Street
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