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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1968

Page

26

Tazewell area names chosen for school and church roles

Louise Leslie reports Tazewell High teacher Everett Cromer Jr named teacher of the year by Jeffersonville Woman's Club after public letters of recommendation. Dr. Benjamin L Susman appointed to Tazewell County School Board representing Jeffersonville District with two others. Rev. C H Dubois new Tazewell Ministerial Association president. officers named. Father James Walsh injured in a highway wreck and Kate Johnson retires from North Tazewell School faculty after seven years.

Everett Cromer Jr Tazewell High School Jeffersonville Woman’s Club Mr. Cromer Princeton Tazewell High Benjamin L Susan Tazewell County Jeffersonville Evans Omar Clear Fork Bernard McCall Maiden Spring Susman Tazewell C. H. DuBois Adria Advent Christian Church Tazewell Ministerial Association Charles M. Edmonds Fincastle Baptist Church C. W. Thomas West Mary’s James Walsh St. Theresa’s Catholic Church Richlands Grundy Kate Johnson North Tazewell School North Tazewell North Carolina Miss Johnson

Strawn Named Commander of Sidney Coulling Post 133

Ralph C. Strawn has been elected commander of the Sidney Coulling Post 133 of the American Legion. First vice commander was noted in the same ceremony.

Ralph C. Strawn Sidney Coulling American Legion

Virginian earns physics degree with high distinction

Walter C. Baugh Jr. receives a bachelor of science in physics with high distinction from the University of Virginia College of Arts and Sciences. He is lauded as the sciences student who best combined major proficiency with other achievements. Mr and Mrs Rhea F Moore attend the 20th Aereo Squadron WWI reunion in Fort Lauderdale where he led the national organization as president.

Walter C. Baugh Jr University of Virginia College of Arts and Sciences Rhea F. Moore Fort Lauderdale Florida Moore

Tazewell Young Farmers Club Barbecue Draws Local Support

The Young Farmers Club of Tazewell held its annual barbecue at Thompson Valley School last Saturday. James Kinser, state president and Tazewell native, attended, with C. G. Jones Jr. serving as local club president.

Young Farmers Club of Tazewell Thompson Valley James Kinser C. G. Jones Jr

Harrold earns education master's degree in week

Karen E. Harrold, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Harrold of Rt. 1 Tazewell, received a master's degree in education this week. A twenty fifth wedding anniversary was celebrated for Rev. and Mrs. Lee Olin Boye with a reception for about 120 friends at their Tazewell home. Rev. Boye serves as pastor of the Main Street Methodist Church.

Karen E. Harrold University of Virginia D. H. Harrold Rt. 1 Tazewell Lee Olin Boye Rev. Boye Main Street

Aristotle and the four elements enduring myth

The article notes Aristotle’s 384 to 322 BC theory of four earthly elements fire water earth and air as a long held error for 1500 years. It praises his accurate biological work while criticizing reliance on reasoning over experiments in physics.

Aristotle Nero Rome

Young man on trial for patricide offers upbringing defense

The defendant admits rough conduct but argues his father shaped him to drink, shoot, and roam with gangs. The court convicts him, finding he is old enough to be responsible, raising questions about extenuating circumstances and shifting notions of blame.

Taking The Blame

An American Association Public Service feature by Will Bernard discusses how mental deficiencies affect guilt and punishment, noting most people have freedom of choice and should try to refrain from harming others. The piece argues the law requires effort to resist temptation despite adversity.

American Association Will Bernard

Possessions Possess Us and Time to Live for It

The passage argues that material wealth and power can possess people more than they possess things. It compares concerts and forest walks to reveal how preparedness and meaning determine value. It warns civilization risks self ruin through misplaced ends and wasted time, urging spiritual ends, social justice, and thoughtful use of leisure.

Thoreau Fosdick James Watts H. G. Wells America

See-Through Bins for Easy Storage and Access

Durable movable bins with closed wire mesh sides and casters undercorners allow clear visibility of contents. They slide in and out easily and can be sized to fit any available space for efficient organization.

Market Advance Falters In Volatile Wall Street Week

The week saw an uncertain start after a margin hike, a record volume Thursday, and a fall of the Dow to 9193.62. The AP 60 stock average gained slightly, while volume across exchanges surged with 66 million shares traded in four days.

New York Wall Street Federal Reserve Board New York Stock Exchange American Stock Exchange Dow Great American Holdings Bunker- Ramo American Motors American Telephone

Improvement Club To Hold Meeting In Virginia Town

The Community Improvement Club of Bluefield Virginia will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the Tabernacle Baptist Church Mrs Elviria Rogers president extends a welcome to the public.

Community Improvement Club Bluefield Tabernacle Baptist Church Elviria Rogers

Suburban and city lots with multiple homes for sale

Several properties listed for sale including a six room modern brick home on Halls Ridge Road with a finished basement and three bedrooms priced at 19 800, a permastone three bedroom near Princeton at 14 700, a renovated cedar shingle home on Union Drive with two beds priced at 8 400, and vacant lots on Low Gap Road Orchard Drive and near Athens Road with prices from 3 300 to 14 000 plus an apartment land listing.

Ridge Road Park Ave Gott ST Princeton Union Drive Low Gap Road Meadows St City Low Gap

American Legion To Elect Officers At Monday Meeting

Roy Scott Post 39 of The American Legion will convene Monday at 7 30 p m at the post home on North Mercer Street to elect officers for the year Benjamine Harris serves as post commander All members and service personnel are invited.

Roy Scott Post American Legion North Mercer Street Benjamine Harris

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Louise Leslie Tazewell Talk Noland E. Dennison Strawn Navy Black Patent Nelson’s Ladies’ Shop Inceton Lanton's Jonathan Logan Raffles Lanton’s W. Va Science By Bob Brown NTI Dan Carr R. B. Lineous Sales Mercer St Princeton, W. Va Athens Road New Hope Road Faukner Glenwood Park Road Orchard Drive Peoples ——Walgreen Agency Mocka Cash & Carry
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