Prison Probe May Lead To Re-Examination Of Policies
A West Virginia legislative joint committee visited the state penitentiary at Moundsville and ordered a study of prisoner pay and the continuing honor camp Camp Fair Chance. The panel debated private prisoner enterprises, heard about prison industries and wages, and directed an audit of pay scales and operations. Prison industries earn about a half million dollars yearly with a 35 percent markup while some inmates run private businesses within the walls.
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Moundsville
West Virginia
Joint Committee On Government and Finance
Camp Fair Chance
Fair Chance
Prison Industries Division
Holly Griffith
Griffith
Deaths and Funerals News Brief in Bluefield Area
A sequence of obituaries From Princeton to Wytheville and Bluefield lists Elmer Henry Hurley 44 of Sandusky Ohio and many others. Rites for Carol Cabell and a railroad worker’s death are noted along with services at Thomas Memorial Methodist Church and Oakey Funeral Chapel. Interments at Woodlawn and other local cemeteries follow.
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Elmer Henry Hurley
Sandusky
Ohio
Princeton
Lorain
William D. Hurley
Melvina Nie Palmer Hurley
McComas
Ruby Hurley
Hallie Taylor
Ethyleen Reed
el Paso
Texas
Thomas Memorial Methodist Church
Woodlawn
Charles Short
Curtis Bell
Cyro Brungnoli
Nick Bucchi
L. R. Shrewsberry
Roy Ray
Bruce Short
Ira Ratcliff
WSCS
Crane Creek Church
Clay Hanks
Carole Fuda
P. R. Fox
William Fulford
W. C. Edwards
Pete Begovich
Albert Mariotti
Aubrey Royal
Rex Hurst
C. R. Robbins
Melvin Sifford
Donald Snead
Paul Snead
Elbert Snead
Tom Johnson
Robert Bowman
John Sanders
Carl Mariotti
Paul Hedrick
Alvin Hedrick
Premo Massaroni
C. A
Carol Cabell
D. C. Cabell Jr
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Wytheville
St. John's Cemetery
Glenullin
N. D
Porterfield-Minnick Funeral Home
Ann
Mitchell
J. B. Ferguson
Seaver Mortuary
Kirk Street
First Methodist
Monte Vista Park
Mr. Ferguson
Obituary notices for SNOW SHRADER TURPIN COLES COX HAGY INGRAM
Funeral services are held today for John M Snow 89 of Algoma Lizzie Shrader 69 of Princeton Donald G Coles 39 of Poca Ephraim L Cox 76 of Princeton Hobart H Hagy 61 of Maxwell and Mrs William B Ingram 36 of Bluefield with interments at Huff Resthaven Bryant Memorial Maple Wood Monte Vista Park and nearby cemeteries. Interment details follow at local chapels and cemeteries.
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Snow
John M
Algoma
Baptist Church
Allisonia
Huff Cemetery
Shrader
Lizzie
Princeton - Athens
Kee St. Methodist Church
Princeton
Resthaven Memorial
Red Cross Pool Safety Classes Open at East River Pool
Bluefield Red Cross announces annual water safety course at East River pool. about 65 youths 13 to 17 register for June 16 to 27. Future sessions include 8-9 year olds and adults July 7 to 18, 10-12 year olds July 21 to August 1, and 6-7 year olds and adults August 4 to 15. Registration continues for non 13-17 groups at Red Cross HQ in Coal and Coke Building third floor. Joe H. Bowen leads the program with a list of assistants.
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Bluefield
American Red Cross
East River
Red Cross
Coal and Coke
Joe H. Bowen
Barbara Baker
Dixie Baldin
Jane Harrington
Marshall Jarrett
Douglas Katz
Judy Mills
Betty Jo Worth
Larry Wickham
Marjorie Bowen
Ranny Mullins
Gail Pafford
Roberta. Platnick
Carolyn Pruett
Leo Russell
Charles
Ross) Stump
Peggy Tucker
Kenny Farmer
Barbara Kirk
Judylee Lambert
Martha Stone
Area Dentists Pass Va Board Exams
The Virginia State Board of Dental Examiners announced 114 dental graduates passed the annual state examinations in Richmond on June 14. Among the winners were John H. Dempsey Lewisburg West Virginia and William Hoffman Jr Norton, with many others listed, plus Jimmy Doris Bowyer of Princeton West Virginia passing the dental hygienists test.
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Richmond
State Board of Dental Examiners
John H. Dempsey
Lewisburg
W. Va
William Hoffman Jr
Norton
Robert L. McClanahan Jr
Grundy
George R.C. McGuire
Logan
Rogert G. Moore
Wytheville
James H. Mullins
Pound
Brownie E. Polly Jr
Big Stone Gap
Harold P. Remines
Clintwood
Edward FE. Borrer
Coeburn
Jimmy Doris Bowyer
Princeton
Welch Constable War Against Illegal Whiskey Ring
Constable Archie Day of Welch continues actions against illicit whiskey production in the area. He destroyed a 60 gallon still at Roder Field near an abandoned mine, his third such find in three weeks. The operation used an old drum and appeared to have just run when the still was eliminated.
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Neely
Adams
Griffith's
Bean
House
T. E. Myles
Dfayette
Dea Ventures
Archie Day
Welch
Roderfield
Day
Timms Receives MIT Civil Engineering Degree
Leonard J. Timms Jr. son of Leonard J. Timms and wife of Bluefield family earned a bachelor of science in civil engineering at MIT's ninety second graduation exercises. John J. . chair of Chase Manhattan Bank and former U S High Commissioner for Germany spoke as did Acting President Julius A Stratton. President James R Killian Jr. on leave from MIT to aid Eisenhower spoke at a luncheon after the exercises.
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Leonard J. Timms, Jr
Leonard J. Timms
Lebanon St
Bluefield
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
John J
Chase Manhattan Bank
U. S
Germany
Julius A. Stratton
James R. Killian, Jr
Institute
Eisenhower
Science and Technology
London Busmen Set To End Long Strike
London bus workers union seeks to end six week walkout with a delegates meeting deciding it is not in the interest of about 50 000 workers to continue. The plan targets a return to service by Thursday.
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London
McDowell Gun Duel Wounds Two Bartley Men
Two McDowell County men were shot in a late night duel after an argument. Johnny Lambert age 33 and John Belcher age 37, both of Bartley, were hit in the chest. Lambert was badly wounded and Belcher remained in serious condition. Grace Hospital reported both men were in surgery or being prepared for it. Deputy Sheriff Joe Runyon inspected the scene as investigators launched a full inquiry.
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McDowell County
Grace Hospital
Johnny Lambert
Bartley
John Belcher
Joe Runyon
McDowell
Stork Outraces Grim Reaper In Mercer County May 1958
Mercer County Health Department reports 179 births and 67 deaths in May 1958. Circulation system diseases top killer with 32 deaths. neoplasms seven. other causes include infectious diseases six and perinatal deaths five. January year totals show 771 births and 272 deaths to date.
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Mercer County
Mercer County Health Department
Fire department responds to couch fire at 500 Pears Street
Bluefield firemen answered a call Saturday around 7 30 p m to 500 Pears Street where a couch in the living room caught fire. The blaze caused about 150 in damage to the house and couch. Occupant J C Roberts said a lighted cigarette likely dropped behind the cushions. Firemen confined the blaze to the living room and extinguished it promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Pears Street
J. C. Roberts
Accused killer questioned then extradition papers signed
An accused killer was taken by police to the State Police Barracks near Welch where he gave a statement on his whereabouts and signed extradition papers to return to Tennessee. He collapsed during questioning and was given water before continuing. He reportedly last saw his wife on June 6 in a dark sedan with Tennessee plates.
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Welch
Tennessee
Phillips
Lumber Company
Travel Right with Samsonite
Alfred Land advertises Samsonite luggage at 15.95 and up with buy now pay later options. No money down and payments as low as 50 cents per week offered by Alfred Land, jeweler.
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Alfred Land
Weather Forecast for West Virginia and Virginia
Partly cloudy conditions with warm highs in the 70s for West Virginia and Virginia. Scattered afternoon or evening thundershowers possible in the southwest portions. Monday brings more clouds and scattered showers and thunderstorms in both states.
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Tennessee Valley
Gulf Area
Mississippi Valley
Plains States
Rockies
West Virginia
Virginia
Mount Olive Church School Opens Monday
Mount Olive Vacation church workers plan to open the Mount Olive Church School Monday at 9 a.m. for a two week session from 9 to 12 each day with supervisor Clara E. Cooke and workers including Mary Blackstone Susie Johnson Mae Miller Doris Campbell Estella Hartwell Lucille Gardner Alma Spicer Millard Jones Viola Pugh Elizabeth Hagler Olivia Tension Mamie Thomas M Norman Lucille Williams Marie Lyttle John Williamson James Campbell Oak Dale Dale Hayes and Robert Pugh.
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Mount Olive
Clara E. Cooke
Mary Blackstone
Susie Johnson
Mae Miller
Doris Campbell
Estella Hartwell
Lucille Gardner
Alma Spicer
Millard Jones
Viola Pugh
Elizabeth Hagler
Olivia Tension
Mamie Thomas
M. Norman
Lucille Williams
Marie Lyttle
John Williamson
James Campbell
Oak Dale
Dale Hayes
Robert Pugh
Police Fraternal Order Delegates Gather in Parkersburg
West Virginia Fraternal Order of Police convenes in Parkersburg with about 75 delegates from 900 members. Mercer Lodge 80 from Bluefield is represented by Sg R T Jones Sgt C E Kirk Officer Paul Oliver and Lt R W Humpheys as business planning begins Monday at Stratford Hotel.
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West Virginia
Fraternal Order of Police
Bluefield
Mountain State
Parkersburg
Stratford
Mercer Lodge
R T. Jones
C. E. Kirk
Paul Oliver
R. W. Humphreys
Seven Hurt In Richlands Crash
Richlands police probe a Friday night head on collision on route 460 inside the town limits that sent seven people to Mattie Williams Hospital. Victims include Mrs Cunningham and Mrs Snell plus two Brown family members. no charges filed as investigators continue.
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Richlands Town
Richlands
Louis Snell
Cedar Bluff
S. W. Cunningham
Mattie Williams Hospital
Cunningham
Snell
Evans Detained On Auto Theft Charge After City Police Action
Evans is detained as a guest of the city following a police response on Summers Street where officers recovered a coat, shirt, and car. He faces charges of auto theft and destruction of property after a switch blade incident, with Reed and Lt. Cregger on scene.
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Evans
Reed
Frank Farmer
W. D. Meadows
Charles Cregger
Farmer
Summers Street
Adams defends accepting hotel hospitality from Goldfine
Harris cites Adams admitting two days ago to accepting hotel hospitality from Goldfine described as an old friend. Adams says Goldfine received no special treatment. Hagerty declined to elaborate at three news conferences on Adams remarks to a House subcommittee. Clark condemns Adams for lavish entertainment and hotel bill payments totaling about 2,000 over four years. Yarborough criticizes the situation as unusual for a high ranking government official.
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Adams
Goldfine
James C. Hagerty
Joseph S. Clark
D - Pa
Senate
Boston
Ralph Yarborough
D-Tex
Attendance grows at Bluefield pool after renovation
Bluefield's Recreation Center pool reports its busiest season since opening with large daily crowds and a renovated facility. A skilled staff headed by Beaver High coach A Howard supports the influx as Red Cross lessons begin. Seasonal ticket sales are strong amid businessman support. plans to plant periwinkle banks around the pool are underway with local volunteers.
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Bluefield
Goodman Jones
Howard
Beaver High
Larry Fowler
Jim McCoy
Joe Henry Bowen
Georgeann Ballard
Walter Y. Ross
Red Cross
Perwinkle
Frank Davis
Eddie Steele
Jack McClaugherty
Scott Litton
Otis Bivens
Paul Hudgins
McClaugherty
Judge Ross
Ministers Wives Sponsor Program in Bluefield Area
The Interdenominational Ministers Wives Alliance of Bluefield and vicinity hosts a Friday program at 7 30 p m at Mt Olive Baptist Church with Rev M C Ray as pastor and the queen contest closing. Contestants include Mrs C T Davis Pocahontas Va Mrs P D Edwards and Mrs N J Dickerson. Choruses from Memorial Baptist Switchback Zion Travelers Scott Street Mt Olive perform along with solos by Frances Lewis and Lucille Gardner. Mrs M Richmond chairs the program and public is invited. The Dabney Club of Mt Zion Baptist meets at 7 30 at 412 Clark Street.
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Minister’s Wives Alliance of
Bluefield and Vicinity
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
M. C. Ray
C. T. Davis
Pocahontas
P. D. Edwards
N. J. Dickerson
Memorial Baptist of
Switchback
Zion Travelers
Mt. Zion Church
Scott Street Baptist
Mt. Olive Baptist
Frances Lewis
Tazewell County
Lucille Gardner
Maybeury School
M. Richmond
Dabney Club
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Bessie McGlothlin
Clark Street
Business Better Indicates May Upturn Carries Into June
The Federal Reserve Board in Washington reports a first rise in the national index of mine mill and factory output in almost a year. The index, a sensitive indicator, shows May activity firmed and suggests the May improvement carries into June.
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Federal Reserve Board
Washington
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Carrigan
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Elmer H. Hurley
Benjamin H. Ferguson
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R. E. Caldwell
Mrs
Agnes Wooding
Pulaski County
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Bramwell
Linkford and Richard Funeral Home
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
Caldwell
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Villa Heights
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Frank Osgood
Los Angeles
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Charles C. Caldwell
Jaeger
Garland R. Caldwell
Winter Park
Fla
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Belspring
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Charles Hale
First St
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Thompsons Valley
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Charles Hale, Jr
William W. King
Gainesville
Jane Hale
Bill
Bob
Baltimore
Nannie Gillispie
Willis, Va
Robert Meade
Honaker
Alex Hall
Tazewell
Wagner
B. C. J. Shepherd
Iris Elzy Shepherd
Belfield
C.J. Shepherd
Rodgers Street
Mercer Funeral Home
Walter Newman
Glenwood Park
Bluefield Sanitarium
Hawkins Funeral Home
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Leona Midkill
Grundy Hospital
Ance Chaney
Roseann
Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery
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Mohawk
Druey Midkiff
Indianapolis
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Hurley
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Hugh Black
Dayton
L. E. Evans
Conaway
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Chaney
Virginia Funeral
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Leola Mae Darson Collins
Haveco
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Okla
Ruby Bowman
Virginia Belcher
Mary Crotty
Pearisburg
Maggie Shelton
Turpin
William E
Rock House Mountain
Kimball
Coles
Donald G
Bryant Memorial Cemetery
Hagy
Hobart H
Maxwell
Maplewood Cemetery
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Shiner
Timms
MIT
Norge
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Kammer's
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