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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1968

Page

8

Randolph urges love and discipline at Bramwell High graduation

Sen. Jennings Randolph of West Virginia told Bramwell High School graduates that love, guidance, and understanding are essential for children, urging parents to maintain discipline and the parent child bond. He called for tougher crime measures, quicker trials, and just punishment, blaming sensational news coverage for fear, and stressing public official duty to uphold laws.

Sen Jennings Randolph D.W. Va Bramwell High School Randolph United States U.S West Virginia House of Delegates Del Jay Rockefeller D-Kanawha Montcalm D-W.va Bramwell Robert C. Byrd D-W,va Princeton High

State Groups Receive Grants From Arts Council

The West Virginia Arts and Humanities Council announced grants totaling 33,214 to state organizations. Major recipients include the Council of Culture Coordinators representing colleges and universities 684 Huntington Galleries 6000 State College Foundation 5330 New Martinsville American Wind Symphony Society 2000 Masquers Town and Gown Players of Fairmont 1800 Greater Huntington Arts Festival 1500 Allied Artists of West Virginia 1000.

Charleston West Virginia Arts and Humanities Council West Virginia Council of Culture Huntington Galleries West Virginia State College Foundation New Martinsville American Wind Symphony Society Masquers Town and Gown Players of Fairmont

Byrd Warns Princeton Graduates on College Revolts and Crime

Senator Robert Byrd told Princeton High School graduates that campus revolts stem from arrested adolescence and that groups like SNCC and SDS aid America's enemies. He urged a tougher stance on crime, saying punishment must swiftly follow crime and courts must restore accountability.

Robert C. Byrd D-W.va Princeton High School U.S Byrd SNCC SDS Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Students For A Democratic Society America Congress

Methodists Back Sarver Amid WV Conference Support

West Virginia Methodist delegates endorsed a resolution urging Gov. Hulett Smith to reappoint C. Robert Sarver as director of the State Correction Division after his ouster by Clarence Johnson. They also criticized Selective Service ads, liquor promotions, and urged beer tavern licensing by localities. The conference noted declining church membership, at 194 452 last year from 197 816 the year before.

John L Smith Grant Upper Tract Romney West Virginia John Geary Charleston Board of Evangelism Methodist Church In Geary

West Virginia to create agency over revenue bond issues

State Treasurer John Kelly announced a bill to establish a state agency to supervise all revenue bond issuances. The move follows West Virginia's Moody's rating downgrade and concerns that current law allows agencies to sell bonds without prior approval. Gov. Smith plans to push the measure in a summer special session after previous defeat of a similar proposal.

Charleston John Kelly Kelly New York Hulett Smith West Virginia Moody’s Rating Service Smith

Water Safety Steps Advised by Mercer County Health Official

Dr. John J. Mahood urges stricter water protection as about 335 outdoor pools operate in Mercer County with 20 added yearly. He notes roughly 80 WV drownings in fiscal 1966 and pins causes on lack of supervision and inadequate barriers. He advises trained safety instruction from Red Cross YWCA YMCA and similar groups and insists backyard pools have six foot fences alarms and life saving equipment.

John J. Mahood Mercer County Mahood West Virginia The Red Cross YWCA YMCA Mercer County Health Center

Evangelist R. E. Rhodes to Lead Revival at Marantha Church

Worthington Pa evangelist R E Rhodes will conduct revival services at Marantha Baptist Church Princeton June 17 23. He is an author and organist who will play several selections nightly. Rhodes will appear on WHIS TV and Judy Compton's Woman's Whirl. Jerry Martin of Johnston Chapel Quartet will lead the singing each night.

R. E. Rhodes Worthington Maranatha Baptist Church Princeton Rhodes Judy Compton Jerry Martin Johnston Chapel

Open House Slated This Weekend By Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department

The Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department plans a weekend open house at its near complete fire station community center on U S 52. The event runs Saturday 10 a m to 6 p m and Sunday noon to 6 p m with demonstrations of equipment including a new 1900 fire truck. The building houses the PSD office a meeting room and kitchen with space for community groups. Fire chief Nick Amell Jr notes the project was funded by a 30000 drive now about half raised with pledges over three years. The PSD plans to move its offices in August or September with Lions Boy Scouts and Home Demonstration clubs using the second floor. Twelve volunteers completed a 20 hour course from VPI Extension Service.

Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department U.S. 52 Bluewell Nick Amell Jr Bluewell Public Service District T. A Buddy Amell People’s Bank Ameli PSD VPI Bluefield Pinnacle Rock U. S. 52 Hurst's Lorton Lick Road Airport Road Midway

Sparkle from Glass Figurines Brightens Room

Placing glass figurines on a glass table before the window brightens a dark room. The glass pieces reflect light, lending sparkle and making the space feel lighter overall.

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