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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1969

Page

6

Torrence Re-elected Mayor in Tazewell Vote Totals

A. D. Torrence was re-elected mayor of Taze-well with 514 votes over T. J. Durham who had 256. Three incumbent councilmen were re-elected: William T. Peery 493, W. Pat Stanton 373, William H. Van Dyke 485. Other council candidates and votes totaled 133 to 281. The election is among the largest in Tazewell town history.

A. D. Torrence Tazewell Torrence T. J Jack) Durham William T. Peery W. Pat Stanton William H. van Dyke Peery Stanton VanDyke Council James Safewright Robert Rushing Mac Buchanan Sam Jones

Grundy Kiwanis hear on library plans and show funding

Lillian Elgin librarian at Buchanan County Public Library spoke at the Grundy Kiwanis Club on June 10 about a proposed new library building. She described crowded conditions and current usage by students while Rev. George Mullinax led the program. The club outlined plans for the 8th Annual Buchanan County Horse Show on July 11 and 12 with Cecil Preece as committee chair. Charles Sublett was elected president of the Grundy Kiwanis, to take over October 1 from Mel Keen, with Gomer Evans and others elected to officer and director posts.

Lillian Elgin Buchanan County Public Library Grundy Kiwanis Club George F. Mullinax Kiwanis Buchanan County Cecil Preece Charles Sublett Mel Keen Gomer Evans Larry Ashby Joe Weller Thurman Boyd Dewey Brookshire Miller Richardson Arthur Stiltner

Mysterious Hudson River Nail Won't Rust Claim

Fishermen claim a nail dropped into the Hudson near Albany or New York will not rust due to a lack of oxygen in the water.

Hudson River Albany New York

Weekend visits weave through Roanoke to Bluefield and beyond

A long list of local residents and visitors travels between Roanoke, Marion, Pulaski, and surrounding towns. Families, students, and spouses are seen at circuses, seaside getaways, weddings, and university events, with nursing home and church activities noted.

Lee Seay Ernest Smith Jim Tuscaloosa Ala Robert Dennis Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus Roanoke Nick Persin Paul Greer Leesa Marion Holston Hills Country Club R. E. Williams Drapers Valley Pulaski Gay Williams West Virginia Business College Bluefield C. J. Carlton

Area Students On Dean's List At Clinch Valley College

Twenty eight area students were named to the Dean's List at Clinch Valley College of the University of Virginia for the spring semester. From Buchanan County names include Rita Dotson Cathy Woods and others. From Dickenson County listed are Mary Addington Donald Blansett and several more. Russell County students Linda Hill Emma Cochran and Deborah Litton are recognized. Tazewell County mentions James Davis and Larry Shortt of Raven.

Clinch Valley College University of Virginia Buchanan County Rita Dotson Hurley Edward Dixon Grundy James W. Childress Cathy A. Woods Vansant Donna G. Hale Council Dickenson Co Mary Addington Donald W. Blansett Jimmy H. Cox Yvonne R. Cussins Danny L. Edwards Monnie D. Justice William L. Mullins Patricia J. Howard Brenda K. Selfe Arthur A. Stanley Gregory L. Vanover Shelia D. Vanover Clintwood William L. Hubbard Kit G. Selfe Clincho Jetty A. Edwards Birchleaf Darinda F. Lochhart Breaks Arthur R. Herndon Nora Gary D. Rose McClure Russell County Linda C. Hill Castlewood Emma L. Cochran Deborah L. Litton Dante Tazewell County James L. Davis Larry A. Shortt Raven

Rule For Ladies Is Recalled By Hostess

Mrs Sadie McDonald recalls a Bauer’s dining room rule from long ago saying ladies were not allowed to smoke in the dining room. The hostess, retiring after 50 years with Bauer’s, previously handed patrons a printed card enforcing the rule.

Denver Sadie McDonald Bauer’s

Mexicans Observe Borrowing Day on December Twenty Eighth

On December 28 Mexicans celebrate a version of April Fools in which borrowed items need not be returned. The day centers on playful pranks and the exchange of goods, reflecting a lighthearted national tradition.

Father Volunteered For Vietnam To Save Daughter

Theresa Plaster, four, in Tip Top, Virginia, will have heart surgery before age five. Her father HM1 Plaster, stationed in North West Cape Australia, volunteered for duty in Vietnam so his family could return to the United States. The Plasters now live in Michigan with Theresa scheduled for surgery at St. Anne hospital.

Theresa Plaster William C. Plaster Tip Top Plaster United States Navy Australia U. S. Naval Communications Station North West Cape Western Australia Tazewell County Jack Brewster Tazewell High School Theresa Plasters United States HMS Plaster States Vietnam U. S da Nang South Vietnam Michigan St. Anne

Grundy Rotary hosts coal executive and seminar attendees

June 9 Grundy Rotary Club welcomed Harry Boshell of Oakwood General Superintendent at Is Creek Coal Company in Buchanan County as guest speaker on mining techniques. Attendees included Jeff Beinhorn president-elect and Interact Club leaders David Epling and David Raines after a seminar at Natural Bridge Virginia.

Boshell Harry Boshell Oakwood Is- Creek Coal Company Buchanan County Grundy

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