Expansion Of Achievement Tests For High Schools
Educators and college presidents met to consider widening achievement tests for high school juniors to assess readiness for college work. Dr E B Church of Potomac State presided. 8,000 students were tested last year. Dr Heflin of Grenville State College urged statewide testing in 1957 58. A Higher Education Day was approved for October 1958 to promote college opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
W. de
E. B. Church
Potoma State
Church
West Virginia
Harry B. Heflin
Grenville State College
Blackwater
Luther Bledsoe
Marshall College
Heflin
Leonard Riggieman
Morris Harvey College
Charleston
Jaeger Rotarians Host Scout Program In County
Jaeger Rotary meeting notes show John Pat Fanning leading a Scout program with Troop 135 scoutmaster John Rozell and guests Dale Holsapple and Kermit Grogan. Grogan linked to county scouting and presented troop cards while Rozell outlined summer plans and field usage as boys begin practice mid month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaeger
Ger
Jack A
Hugh A. Knox
John Rozell
Dale Holsapple
ScDut
McDowell County
Kermit Grogan
Welch
Grogan
John Pat Fanning
John Rogell
Rozell
John Pat
Dale Hol- Bopple
Ermit Grogan
Scout Committee
Commissioners Sale Of Mountain Transit Corporation Wytheville VA
Public auction in Wythe County Virginia on Monday June 4 at 11 A M for Mountain Transit Corporation assets and ICC rights. Receivership sale includes office furniture equipment and ICC and C C operating rights from Virginia to West Virginia with assets grouped for sale as parcels and as going concern. Proceedings under N Kincer et al Wytheville Court and overseen by Commissioner Thomas F Walker and Clerk Crockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Kincer
Mountain Transitation
Mountain Transit Corporation
Commonwealth of Ase
Ee Commerce Commission
Pace
Essete
Interstate Commerce Commission
And
C.C
In. Virginie
Wytheville
Ue- Tier
West Virginia
Thos. F. Walker
Crockett
Wrthe County
Deaths and Funerals From Local Bluefield Area
Obituaries note Connie Jane Bandy five died in Richlands hospital. William H. Asbury 45 Bradshaw crushed by boulder at mine. Emory G. Burnett 65 Bluefield died at St Luke's Hospital. Sarah Ann Neal 83 Bluefield dies after heart attack. Charles A. Vandegrift 85 Hollywood dies after brief illness. Funeral services set for multiple churches with interments in local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Ann Neal
Crescent Street
Bluefield
Parm
St. Luke's Hospital
Burkes Garden
John and
Jennie Burkett Witt
Neal
Robert FE. Caudill
Joe Neal
Gary
Robert Dillon
Paul Steele
W. Va
Austin Tickle
Falls Mills
J. L. McCall
Henry Neal
Steve En
John Witt
Athens
Graham Christian Church
Maple Hill Cemetery
Clarence Smoot
L. G. Moseley
Dudley
Famous Weekly Editor Succumbs
MARLINTON West Virginia June 14 Calvin W Price longtime editor of the Pocahontas Times died at his home He was a noted conservationist and census taker for the black bear and noted for his service to Pocahontas County residents He helped shape the paper into an enduring local institution
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlinton
W. Va
Calvin W. Price
Pocahontas
Price
West Virginia Press Association
Rockingham County
Obituary notices for Connie Jane Bandy Samuel P Mann Beecher Deel and Alice D Simpson
Five day Mack Bandy of Cedar Bluff Virginia at 1 p m today at Freewill Baptist Church Cedar Bluff with burial at Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery Richlands Virginia Samuel P Mann 80 of near Lindside at 2 p m today Pine Grove Baptist Church with interment at Orchard Cemetery Beecher Deel 26 of Williamson at 11 a m at Oak Church Cemetery Garden Creek interment at Fansinggee Chapel Roderfield Alice D Simpson 75 of English at 1 p m today at Fanninggee Chapel interment at Seeesortad Cemetery Roderfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Jane Bandy
Mack G. Bandy
Cedar Bluff
Richlands
Mack Jr
Dora Elizabeth
Mary Evelyn
Freewill 1St
Baptist Valley
Lawerence Smith
Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery
Hurst Scott Funeral Home
Bandy
Connie Jane
Mack Bandy
Freewill Baptist Church
Deel
National Guard Heads to Fort Knox for Armor Training
The 150th Armored Cavalry Battalion with West Virginia National Guard departs Bluefield at 7 am for a two week training cycle at Fort Knox. About 394 enlisted men and 33 officers will participate with armor and live fire drills plus a three day bivouac. Col Crisp notes bivouacs at Lexington Kentucky and a return to Pikeville Kentucky on June 29. Gov Underwood to review troops on Governor’s Day next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thins Bn
150Th Armored Cavalry
W. Va. National Guard
Bluefield
Holy
Holy. Co
Tank
I” Co
E” Co
Welch
Howitzer Co
Hinton
H” Co
Princeton
Crisp
Lexington Signal Depot
Lexington
Pikeville
Cecil H. Underwood
Yukon Postmaster Position Opened for Fourth Class Service
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination for a fourth class postmaster at Yukon Ba Veeee with a $2304 yearly salary. Applications close July 9 1957. Applicants must reside in the territory and be at least 18, no upper age limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukon
U. S. C Civil Service Commission
Washthan
County Nurse Takes Courses at N C School
Mrs. Beulah Ann Bailey of the health university of North Carolina School of Public Health pursues Public Health 190 and 195. Offered by UNC Department of Public Health Nursing, the two courses run from June 6 through July 3 with two hours of classwork each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Ann Bailey
Ealth Ae Health Unversity
North Carolina School of Public Health
Department of Public Health Nursing
UNC School of Public Health
McDowell Republicans See Officials Move to State Jobs
Three McDowell County Republican Executive Committee members have resigned to take state employment. Sherman Collins, Davis Mene, and Edna Morgan have started new posts with the liquor store State Road Commission and Unemployment Office. Vacancies will be filled later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County Repubican
Jackmer
Sherman Collins
Kimball
Edna Morgan
Brown's Creek
Mene Davis
Panther
Sandy River
Beamer
Collins
Davis
State Road Commission
Morgan
Germans Desert Farms For Life In Big City
Bonn report shows one in three farm workers deserted the land for the city in the past seven years. The influx to industry and commerce reached 325,000, as urban life drawing labor away from agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big City
Bonn
Federal Statistics Office
Virginia Bankers Association names new leaders and dues rise
At Hot Springs Virginia the Virginia Bankers Association approved a public relations director and a 30 percent dues hike to fund an expanded publicity program. Shirley T. Holland of Windsor was elected president with Robert T. Marsh Jr. of Richmond as first vice president and Harry B. Lindsay of Richlands as second vice president after J. Gordon Dickerson withdrew. Directors named include Charles M. Lankford Exmore Marvin L. Presson Richmond Harold G. Brown Winchester D. O. Wington Charlottesville Homer S. Peck and William H. Kriete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Virginia Bankers Assn
Association
Shirley T. Holland
Windsor
A. Kramer
Fredericksurg
Tew
Robert T. Marsh Jr
Richmond
Harry B. Linday
Richlands
J. Gordon Dickerson
Lindsey
Auto collision hospitalizes Air Force couple in Bluefield area
A Bluefield Princeton Road crash sent David Helms and his wife to the hospital with chest injuries and a broken leg while their infant slept unhurt in the rear. The other driver William Reed Levitt, 19, was treated for facial cuts and released. Both cars were wrecked and no charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Helms
Air Force
Levitt
I Hospital
Prince
Helms
Oldsmobile
Ford
Richlands Methodists Open Bible School
Richlands Methodist Church will host a Bible School for kindergarten to junior children starting Monday. Sessions run 10 a.m. to noon daily except Saturdays through June 28 with multiple group leaders overseeing each age division and a closing picnic and display of handiwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acation Bible School
Methodist Church
Richlands
A. B. Curry
Bill Altizer
Fleet Underwood
D. C. Jessee
Gaines Tatum
James Clear
Charlie Combs
Charlie Butts
Mary Jane
Betty Royall
Judy Echols
Nelson Preyer
Carburetor Problems To Be Discussed Here
Automobile repairmen meet at the West Virginian Hotel ballroom next Wednesday at 7 30 p m for a one night school led by Loren Jenkins of ACF Industries Carter Carburetor Division. The session aims to discuss new carburetor problems and engine performance with many area distributors and garage mechanics expected to attend. Jenkins last spoke in Bluefield during the week of September 26 1954 as part of a Groseclose sponsored event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginian
Loren Jenkins
Carter
ACF Industries
Bluefield
Oine Parte Ares
Jenkins
Groseclose
Pe Mt Sarees
Omas
Tazewell Rabies Clinic Series Planned Countywide
Tazewell Va June 19 and 21 schedule a countywide rabies clinic. The county health department with four veterinarians will vaccinate dogs to meet a board ordinance. Flyers and mailings publicize the itinerary for convenient owner access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazhiwell
Tazewell County
Governor and Party Tour Mayflower II
Governor Cecil H. Underwood and guests toured the Mayflower II in Plymouth following its 54 day Atlantic crossing. The West Virginia party joined Capt. Alan ate and visited Otis AFB before heading to Travis Field near Savannah for further Air National Guard training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Mass
Alan Ate
West Vv
Cecil H. Underwood
Underwood
Atlantic
Otis Air Force Base
Cape Cod
West Virginia Air National Guard
Travis Field
Savannah
West Virginia Air Guard
Town Council In Lengthy Session
Pocahontas council met with mayor L B Crawford in a long session. They refused a proposed $10 automobile tax to fund a twelve year school citing discriminatory impact and loss of current license revenue. Fernum heating Co. won the bid for a coal boiler at town facilities. The council kept subsidies for recreation programs and school support, voted to add two way radio to the police cruiser, and heard requests from local pastors and Gaza Kovach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
L. B. Crawford
Fernumbing and Heating Company
Gaza Kovach
Wallace Shields
Christ. Episcopal Church
J. C. Stith
Presbyterians Open Richlands Bible School
Presbyterians announce Bible schools at Richlands with plans for later summer dates. Mrs wallem Powers and Mr Miller listed among organizers as families and children in the communities are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Miller
Wallem Powers
Man Raines
Mall
53 Senior 4-H'ers Camp In Tennessee
A contingent of 53 senior Four-H Club members from Tazewell County are spending the week at Camp Clyde Austin near Greeneville. Robert K. Reynolds assistant farm agent and Mrs. C. C. Beavers Jr Mrs. John Lawson Mrs. Gladys Alliston and Homer Allison accompany. The annual week includes Tate wildlife outdoor cooking handi craft archery and other courses. They arrived back home at mid afternoon Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Tazewell County
Camp Clyde Austin
Greeneville
Robert K. Reynolds
C. C. Beavers, Jr
John Lawson
Gladys Alliston
Homer Allison
Camp Austin
Tate Wildlife
Upland Baptist Church Plans Special Father’s Day Service
Upland Baptist Church will hold a special service tomorrow at 3 p.m. led by Rev. L. A. Wade of Bluefield along with his choir for Father’s Day observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upland Baptist Church
L. A. Wade
Bluefield
Area Church Announcements for Week at McComas
The New Morning Star Baptist Church led by Rev J B Harris in McComas W Va invites worshipers to Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 11 a m with a Father s Day program. Midweek services are Wednesday at 6 p m Choir rehearsal Thursday at 6. The Brotherhood Council of The Apostolic Church meets Sunday at 11 a m at 101 Genoa Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood Council of the Apostolic Church
Genoa Avenue
Church schedules at Great Hope and surrounding towns
In Crystal, Great Hope United Holy Church led by Rev. Thomas Tucker lists Sunday School at 1 pm and guest speaker Rev. George Favors at 3 pm with Giotto Choir music. Community Methodist Pocaontas, Va, Clarence W. Tiffany minister, holds 9:45 am Sunday School and 11 am worship with mixed choir. Pilgrim Baptist hosts Father’s Day program at 11 am with Rev. T J Goins guest. Usher Board plans a 6 pm Wiener roast Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Hope United Holy Crystal
W. Va
Thomas Tucker
George Favors
Giotto Choir
Community Methodist
Pilgrim Baptist Crystal
R. M. Harris
Pather
T. J. Goins
Gary
W. G. Hill
Henry Johnson
J. W. Saulers
Walter Lawson
Lilly Holcombe
Lucy Mullins
Hazel Erwin
Doreth Hill
Weiner
Scott Street Baptist Upcoming Services and Plans
The Rev. J Matthew Coleman presides at Scott Street Baptist with Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Worship at 10 a m and 7 p m. Senior Choir directed by Alma Wooten. Vacation Bible School led by Frances Lewis continues this week. Midweek services and Usher Board meet Thursday at 7 p m. Usher Day is planned for June 23 at 3 p m Sammie Walker president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Street
Laurel C Baptist Wolfe Service Schedule
The Laurel C Baptist Wolfe church led by Rev J J Howard holds Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 11 with the pastor in charge. Music by the Home Choir. A 3 p m service features guest speaker Rev David Stewart with music by the King Hiram Chorus. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7 30 and the Mission Circle meets at Mrs Susie Guyton's home on Thursday. Revival services are Friday at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel C Baptist Wolfe
J. J. Howard
Home Choir
David Stewart
King Hiram Chorus
Mission Circle
Susie Guyton
Telegraph City Editor Speaks to Lions on Headlines
Bluefield Lions Club heard Jerry McDevitt city editor of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph discuss Today's Headlines Tomorrow's History. Jim Strupp introduced the speaker and Bernard Wilkinson announced officers and a Ladies Night dinner for Friday July 26. Members will sponsor 32 children to Camp Joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Lions Club
Yeseer
West
Jim Strupp
Bernard Wilkinson
Pirates Host Cubs on NBC Telecast at Forbes Field
The Pittsburgh Pirates welcome the Chicago Cubs to Forbes Field for a 12:25 PM NBC telecast on Channel 6 WHIS-TV. Commentators include Leo Durocher and Pittsburgh sportscaster Ray Scott, with Durocher appearing in the 12:15 PM pregame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Forbes Field
Nbc-Tv
Whis-Tv
Leo Durocher
Pittsburgh
Ray Scott
Durocher
Weather synopsis for Maryland Virginia West Virginia and nearby regions
Partly cloudy hot and humid conditions prevail across Maryland Virginia and West Virginia with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. Temperatures reach upper 80s to 90s with cooler trends Sunday and widespread thunderstorm potential in parts of the region. Severe weather warning issued for Western Pennsylvania with possible tornado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
4 H Roundup Ends At Clifftoy
A three day Wash ington Carver 4 H Camp roundup in six southern counties concluded with awards in public speaking demonstrations judging dress revue and good grooming. Winners include Sandra Booze Alvin Isom Delores Williams Betty Swanson Tyrone Greer Janice Anderson and others with agents Mrs Ethel Banks and others directing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Carver
Jane Henderson
HDA
Logan
Mingo County
Weei
Tates
Scott
Glen Rogers
Dorothy Harris
Mi Hope High School
Madison Broadnax
West Virginia State College
Emmaline Glashen
Beckley
Wesley
Sandra Booze
McDowell County
Alvin Ison
Carolyn Lewis
Fayette County
Tyrone Greer
Kanawha
Mary Kidd
Cabell
Audrey Gunn
Fayette
Christine Mays
Raleigh
Alonzo Terry
Mary Taylor
Betty Swanson
McDowell
Norva Goins
June Slaughter
Joyce Smith
Florence Wiley
Anneta Monroe
Alvin Isom
Mc. Dowell
Jerome Firidge
John Smith
Morria Clark
Albert Rucker
Mercer
Charles Beasley
J. B. Elliott Jr
Janice Anderson
Ry Neely
Sandra Jones
Red A
Mrs
Ethel Banks
Burkhamer to undergo sanity tests in murder case
Harrison County authorities pursue mental evaluation for Burkhamer charged with the May murder of 12-year-old Charlene Vilain in Clarksburg. Defense seeks psychiatric exam by Dr. Charles Zeller with motion set for Monday before Judge Arlos J. Harbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlene Vilain
A. Blake Billingstea
Gary J. Rymer
Harrison County Criminal Court
Burkhamer
Arlos J. Harbert
Iona Davis
Navy
Marine Nee
Advancements Made At Board Of Review
On June 7 a board of review by Saeger Troop 135 announced Tenderfoot promotions for Bobby Brown Eugene Coffey Richard Sayer Larry Schockley Johnny Shreve and Quentin Whaley Jr The event marked the committee first meeting since the troop reorganization A weekend camping trip followed with Scoutmaster John Ro leading a camp near the site visited by Mr and Mrs A B Bailey and Mr and Mrs Joe H Carter The Scouts enjoyed swimming and organized sport on the first trip of the year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saeger
Scout Committee
Bobby Brown
Eugene Coffey
Richard Sayer
Larry Schockley
Johnny Shreve
Quentin Whaley
John Roweek
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Tkenberry
H. Smith
Marshall
Jaeger Rotarians
Wythe County
William H. Asbury
Bradshaw
Bee Branch Baptist Church
F. Addair
Jewell Cemetery
Bradshaw Mountain
Asbury
Fanning
Emory G. Burnett
Emory George Burnett
Grandview
St. Lauke’s Hospital
Burnett
Norfolk and Western Railway
Claypool
Samuel Burnett
Pearl F. Burnett
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Emory G. Burnett, Jr
O. R. Strother
Cla
Carl Hedrick Val Bluefield
Hawkins
G. P Whiteley
First Presbyterian Church
Monte Vista Park
Charles A. Vandergrift
Charlies
Amos Vandegrift
Hollywood
Monroe County
Bruffreys Memorial Methodist Church
Milford Wickline Vandegrift
Lee
Robson
Mary Nester
Connersville
Ind
Leona Spence
Stuart, Va
Francis Ramey
Victor
Cordelia Vandegrift
Ethel Carlisle
Fairlea
Bruffeys Memorial Church
W. M. Bowling
Hollywood Cemetery
Broyles Funeral Home
Union
Your
Paul Douglas
NBC
National Guard
Ft. Knox
Yukon
N.C. School
Richlands Banker Association VP
Indiana
Richlands Methodists Open Bible School
Tammy
Debbie Reynolds
Tammy and the Bachelor
Granada
Presbyterians Open
Richlands Bible School
the New Morning Star Baptist
Emmanuel Tabernacle Baptist
Burton Street
O. J. Gemtry
Cleve Taylor
Telegraph City
Lions Club
Pirates
Cubs
Warlick
Lela
Barnett Motor Inc
Washington
Weather Bureau
Asheville
Treewetee
Cleveland
Denver
Jacksonville
Memphis
Paul Sennee
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Louis
Seattle
Delores Williams
MacDowell
Champion
Smith
Clarksburg
North View
Harrison County
Grand Jury
Wesleyan U
Hott
West Cumberland Road
Drie Awey
Board of Review
Tom Sawyer
Angri Sts
Mears
Princeton Ave
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