Area Men in Armed Forces Highlight Noncommissioned Graduates
In Germany and the United States, several area servicemen are noted. Pvt Floyd R. Nuckolls of Princeton completes five weeks of leadership training in Frankfurt and serves with the 36th Infantry, 3rd Armored Division near Friedberg. Pvt Thomas E. Bowles of laeger finishes an eight week automotive course at Fort Knox. 2nd Lt George H. Cole earns an OTS commission at Lackland AFB and heads to pilot training at Craig AFB. Pvt Jack L. Graham of Bluefield joins the 2d Armored Division at Fort Hood. Marine Lance Cpl Andy M. Mullins of Caretta graduates infantry school. Specialist 4 James K. Witt of Kopperston earns a promotion. Cadet Charles W. McGlothlin Jr. from Princeton, heading to ROTC camp at Indiantown Gap and West Virginia University student. In Vietnam, S Sgt Joseph F. Bailey of Midway oversees Cam Ranh Bay fuel storage expansion duties with the 524th Quartermaster Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Knox
Thomas E. Bowles
Jasper C. Bowles
Laeger
Army Armor School
Bowles
Army
OTS
George H. Cole
Lackland Afb
Tex
Craig Afb
Selma
Ala
Harman B. Cole
Rt. 2
Box 993
Bluefield
Fort Hood
Jack L. Graham
Jack A. Graham
Rt. 4
Box 161
2D Armored Division
Graham
66Th Armor
Beaver High School
Morgantown
Charles W. McGlothlin Jr
Hinton St
Princeton
Reserve Officer Training Corps
Indiantown Gap
West Virginia University
Coast Guard Boat Swain’s Mate Jones Aboard Campbell
George A. Jones USCG son of Mr and Mrs W G Jones 2509 Carolina Ave Bluefield serves aboard the USCG Cutter Campbell based in Staten Island New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
George A. Jones
USCG
W. G. Jones
Carolina Ave
Bluefield
U. S. Coast Guard
Staten Island
N. Y
Marine Pvt Honaker reports to Camp Pendleton after furlough
Marine Pvt. John D. Honaker son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Honaker of Bluefield has reported to Camp Pendleton California after a 20 day furlough with his parents and relatives. He enlisted January 1 1956 and completed training at Parris Island South Carolina and Camp Lejeune North Carolina. His training included basic electricity at the Marine Corps Engineer School and he is awaiting transport to the West Pacific Fleet for further duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine
John D. Honaker
Mrr
John F. Honaker
Bluefield
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Honaker
Marine Camp
Parris Island
S. C
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Marine Corps Engineer School
West Pacific Fleet Command
Military updates from Fort Gordon and surrounding posts
Army Pvt. Danny R. Quesenberry of Cucumber and Big Creek High School graduate completes lineman training at the Southeastern Signal School Fort Gordon. Sgt. Billy M. Townes earns staff sergeant E-6 after Korea and Europe service. family plans Okinawa move through 1969. Lt. John C. Mackey earns ROTC Army Reserve commission and heads to active duty at Fort Benning. Marine Pvt. Arvin E. Martin finishes 12 day staging and processing at Camp Pendleton near the base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Gordon
Army
Danny R. Quesenberry
John H. Quesenberry
Army Southeastern Signal School
Quesenberry
Fort Knox
Big Creek High School
War
Billy M. Townes
Russell Townes
Columbus
Ohio
Elkhorn High
Fort Benning
Fort Lee
Townes
Korea
France
Germany
Okinawa
Army Pvt. Everett Elis trains as cannoneer at Fort Sill
Fort Sill Oklahoma Army Pvt Everett E Elis son of Mr and Mrs Raymond E Ellis of 401 Wickham Ave Princeton completed training at the Army Artillery and Missile School where he was trained as a cannoneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill
Everett E. Elis
Raymond E. Ellis
Wickham Ave
Princeton
Army Artillery and Missile School
Viet Nam War Armored Soldier Kenneth Mitchem
An Khe Viet Nam Army PFC Kenneth Mitchem a cannoneer in the 18th Artillery's 3d Battalion entered the Army in December 1965 and completed basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky He was last stationed at Fort Sill Oklahoma and is survived by his wife Betty and his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Mitchem of Mitchem Alabama
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty McGrady
Pamela Renee
Germany
Penny Perkins
AN Khe
Viet
Army
Kenneth Mitchem
Betty
Robert Mitchem
Mitchem
18Th Artillery
Fort Knox
Fort Sill
Okla
Wine In Orbit Prompts Glassfuls Of Gravity Tricks
Space wine faces hurdles from lack of gravity. Corks pop but bubbles stay small, yielding foam like shaving cream. Wines may mature quickly under radiation, while aging risks vinegar. Maddox suggests space grape-growing with orbital greenhouses for frequent harvests and varying quality by orbit height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Outer
Space
John Maddox
Vintage
Harvey's of
Bristol
Maddox
France
Iss
Marshall Students Sent To Wheeling For Draft Exam Mixup
About 50 Marshall University students were told to take a draft deferment test in Wheeling due to a notice error. A Cabell County draft board spokesman said the Chicago based computer likely misrouted notices, similar to Michigan students assigned to Massachusetts tests. Students were advised to contact Huntington Selective Service offices to fix the mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall University
Wheeling
Cabell County Draft Board
Huntington
Chicago
Michigan
Massachusetts
Draft Board
Selective Service
Science for You Demonstrates Detergent Effect on Water
A simple experiment uses one glass of plain water and one glass with detergent to show how reduced surface tension helps water spread. Detergent dissolves oils and allows strings to become wet faster, illustrating wetting principles.
Tips On Safety In State Mines
A mining safety speech urges workers to resist rushing a task and instead work at a steady, safe pace. It compares truck driving discipline to mine operations, warns against short cuts and crowding equipment, and stresses following standards, proper timing, and reporting hazards.
Spencer Senior Wins Governor's Trophy at Youth Leaders Camp
Spencer High School senior Robert W. Brown received the Governor's Trophy as outstanding camper at the second annual Youth Leaders Camp held at Camp Dawson. Gov. Hulett Smith presented the award to Brown among 81 youths from 27 counties attending the 10 day encampment run by the West Virginia National Guard. Kennth M. Lemke won the Adjutant General's Trophy for best military aptitude and Joe Henry received the Non Commissioned Officers Association Trophy at graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginia Air National Guard
Camp Dawson
Preston County
Bluefield
West Virginia National Guard
Kingwood
W. Va
Spencer High School
Robert W. Brown
Hulett Smith
Brown
Kenneth M. Lemke
Huntington
Adjutant General’s
Non-Commissioned Officers Association
Joe Henry
South Charleston
Bluefield Soldier Serves in Korea in 1961
SP-4 Jess Z. Franklin Jr. serves with the 7th MSL BN in Korea. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Z. Franklin of 334 Frederick Sr and a Beaver High School graduate. He worked for North America Aviation before induction and completed basic training at Fort Knox followed by missile training at Fort Bliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Z. Franklin Jr
MSL
Korea
Jess Z. Franklin
Frederick Sr
Beaver High School
North America Aviation
Army
Franklin
Fort Knox
Fort Bliss
Tex
Crockett Named Director of Buchanan County Head Start
Robert Crockett principal at Grundy High was named director of Buchanan County Head Start. The meeting set signing of contracts and listed teachers and aides who will train at Western Kentucky State College before a June 27 start. Approximately 1,100 children are expected to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Crockett
Grundy High
Buchanan County
Buchanan County Opportunity Council
Crockett
Carl Uzrellis
Pauline Hatfield
Kyle McClanahan
Buchanan- Dickenson Rural Area Development Corp
Bowling Green
Western Kentucky State College
Youth Convention In Session In Bluefield WV
The West Virginia District Youth Convention opens at Saint Mathew United Holy Church Bluefield with services on June 19. Activities include 9 30 a m Bible School presiding Willis Glenn 11 a m sermon by Elder E M Clark Mt Airy NC and 3 30 p m guest speaker Rev Mrs Almeda Millner Martinsville VA. Elder E L Aaron leads as pastor Idella Jones president William Hash superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Saint Mathew United Holy Church
Bluefield
Bible Church School
Willis Glenn
E. M. Clark
Mt. Airy
N. C
Almeda Millner
Martinsville
E. L. Aaron
Idella Jones
William Hash
Also Mentioned on This Page
Noncom
Frankfurt
Floyd R. Nuckolls
Roy L. Nuckolls
Nuckolls
3D Armored Division
36Th Infantry
Friedburg
Fort Leonard Wood
Princeton High School
West Virginia Armature Co
Texas
Ranger
Andy M. Mullins
Homer Mullins
Caretta
Army Infantry School
Ran- the Corporeal
Reserve Officer Corps
McGlothlin
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Heads Oil Operation
Cam Ranh Bay
Viet Nam
Army S
Joseph F. Bailey
Loretta
Midway
Bailey
524Th Quartermaster Company
Sophia High School
L. P. Bailey
Rt. 1
Lester
Wilbert T. Stewart
130Th Air Commando Group
Charleston
James A. Nelson
Parkway Ave
Phillip P. Gesotti
Cumberland Heights
Kenneth C. Skeen
U. S. Navy
Abingdon
Republic of China
Taipei
Taiwan
Cdr
Karl J. Cristoph Jr
William V. Pratt
Skeen
Andy Skeen
Lebanon
Bessie Skeen
Howard R. Perkins Jr
Roscoe H. Perkins
Rt. 3, Bluefield
Pvt. Perkins
Reserve Commission
Camp Pendelton
Marine Pvt
Arvin E. Martin
Vesper H. Martin
Rt. 3
Baitaoa
Warlick
Maine Lobster and Stocks
NEW Graham Pharmacy
Bluefield, Virginie
Viet Nam Duty
Elbert Jarrett
Boissevain
Virginia
Marshall
Bluefield, Va
V.va. Mine Safety Assn
Blond Street
Spencer
Robt. Crockett
Cosby R. Rife
Lillian P. Hunt
Phyllis Thornsbury
Oma Childress
Louise Breeding
Ilene H. Compton
Elizabeth C. Hale
Dolly C. Blankenship
Judy Ferrell
Deladis Horne
Myrtle Cook Miller
Lotus T. Brown
Lucy Carver
Dorothy Fuller
Kathleen E. Childress
Peggy Ratliff
Ruth J. Hale
Virginia K. Null
Lillian Keene
Colleen Oppenheimer
Josephine Rife
Stella F. Crockett
Peggy Fletcher
Clara A. Magee
Ann Lee Ratliff
Doris S. Freeman
Alta Y. Lindsy
Freddie McGlothlin
Mayda Cole
Geneva C. Altizer
Ruby J. Fuller
Agnes M. Jewell
Edith Faye Compton
Maxine T. Mullins
Edith Robbinson
Agnes Fields
Vivian Farmer
Peter
Bank of Blluefield
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