Deaths and Funerals in Bluefield and area
George T Hanshaw, 75, retired switchman for Norfolk and Western, died May 1 1881 after 55 years in Bluefield Va. and 30 years on the railroad. Funeral arrangements at Hawkins Funeral chapel. Nancy Elizabeth Wall 75 of Peck died at Bluefield’s Bi t annarium. Nelson Wayne Burress infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Burress died at Bluefield Sanitarium. Rites at Wagner Hawkins Funeral chapel. Martha Malinda Casey 69 of Swords Creek died after months of illness. Burial in Boyd cemetery. William Thurman Beavers 65 of Ford's Creek died Saturday. Services at First Baptist Richlands. John Harold Ascue 39 of Paint Lick died in Richlands hospital. Funeral at his mother's home near Paint Lick
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George T. Shaw
Norfolk and Western Thompson Valley
la Charles
Rhoda Hanshaw
Bluefield
Jack Roe
Richard and
Raleigh Shields
Curtis Ayers
Falls Mills
C. Fares
J A. Boyle
WD. Indines
W. O. Palmer
G. O
Hawkins Puneral Chapel
Nelson Wayne Burress
Jack Burress
Larch Street
Biuefield Sanitarium
J. R. Burress
Roy Page
Coopers
Wagner- Hawkins
P. C. Foote
Tabor
Martha Malinda Casey
Swords Creek
Alec Casey
Casey
Andrew
Albert Luther
Doc Casey
Maudie Casey
Cora Miller
John Boyd
Hurst- Scott
Richlands
Patton Lawrence
Boyd Cemetery
William Thurman Beavers
Ford's Creek
First Baptist Church
Nelson Barker
Joe Hawkins
Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery
John Harold Ascue
John Ascue
Paint Lick
Moss
T. L. White
Ascue
Hurst-Scott
Former Mayor Seeks Higher Pensions for Teachers
Former Richmond Mayor Horace H. Edwards, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, urged raising retirement pay for teachers and state employees from $83 to $150 monthly for those with 35 years of service. He argued current law requires 40 years for the top pension.
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Richmond
Horace H. Edwards
Edwards
Wilcoe Man Hit-Run Victim Suffered Severe Injuries
Sam Brown a 35 year old Wilcoe resident was found after a hit and run on Route 52 near Ratliff's Used Outdoor Parts Lot. He had an amputated right leg and a fractured left leg with head lacerations. Police indicated they know the driver but will not release details until arrest. Brown was taken to Bluefield Sanitarium and listed as satisfactory.
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Wilcoe
Route
Ratliff
Sam Brown
Brown
Plymouth
William Boyles
Bramwell
Boyles
Bluefield
Gary
New Greek Orthodox Church Is Dedicated
In Huntington West Virginia on June 19 the dedication of St George Orthodox Greek church featured ancient rites including lighting the ever burning candle. Rt Rev Bishop Germanos of Nissa presided as the church’s top hierarch in the western hemisphere led a thrice around procession joined by Archimandrite Germanos Psaikidakis pastor Alouos of Clarkshoro and George Papaloucas of Martins Ferry Ohio.
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Huntington
W. Va
St. George
Infant Smothered in Rubber Sheet in Memphis
Four month old Martin Layne died when a rubber sheet smothered him in his Memphis apartment. Police and hospital staff fought for over two hours to revive him after he was found wedged between a bed and the wall. The father reported the rubber sheet kept him from falling to the floor.
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Memphis
Martin Layne Martin
Memphis Late College
Methodist Hospital
Camouflage Job Aims To Save Brooklyn House
Rodenberger, 75, of Brooklyn hires a painter for a dazzle camouflage finish on his house to deter ball damage. Neighbors report kids frequently bounce balls off the walls, but this time reflections of balls return, prompting the unusual protective scheme.
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New York
Herman Rodenberger
Rodenberger
Brooklyn
Rodenbererr
Greek Guerrilla Force Gains Upper Hand
Washington reports that the American advised Greek army shows improved position against Communist guerrillas. Guerrilla forces have fallen from a peak of 2000 to around 1900 plus percent? and women now about 40 percent of fighters. Yugoslavia reportedly eases pressure while Greece seeks continued U S aid and refugee relief costs rise.
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Washington
Jane W
Athens
State Department
Tito
Balkans
Yugoslavia
Greece
Marshal Tito
Moscow
Porone
U. S
Big Four Move Toward East West Accord
The Big Four nations press toward a resumed accord with daily meetings to finalize the Modus Vivendi terms. Delegations anticipate a general communique and principles statement may unlock detailed settlements while the broader East West political struggle continues.
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Bes
Bluestone Dam
Wrens
C. L.A. Woolard
Women’s
Royal Naval Service
Weymouth
England
Atemunet
Cnarting
Tanetaht
Beit Wutiun
Cook County
Waitkus
Dexere
George T. Hanshaw
Wes
Nancy Wall
Nancy Elizabeth Wall
Peck
Mercer Funeral Home
Montcalm
Burress Infant
Mrs
Martha Casey
William T. Beavers
John H. Ascar
Wagner - Hawkins Funeral Home
Rromit and Æryecwent Ambulance Service
Jeleghaph Commercial Printing Compay
Vascuis Lane Saucer Cummings
Alfred. Hichcock’s
New Greek Orthodox Church
Board
South
Cetlin
Billy Zoot Reed
Wilson
Joe Potam
Earl Purtle
Lester
Aevus
American Legion
Ity Park
Peng
PeTe Irene Ie
Srteen
Cerette
Amrod
Ame
Eel Ce al
Eee
Euceren
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