City Traction Hearing Set Before PSC in Princeton
Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports a Plymouth hearing next week in Princeton on curtailment of City Traction services. Cases involve City Lines of Parkersburg and Ohio Valley Bus Co. of Huntington over routes and fares. C&P Telephone tax remittances. Tri City Traction outside Charleston. and Guyan Utilities case in Wyoming County with Jennings as special receiver pending court decree.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
W.va
Ole City Traction
PSC
Princeton
Uatington
Chesapeake and Po- Telephone
Publi Service Commission
City Lines
Parkersburg
Ohio Valley Bus Co
Huntington
W. Va
Tri-City Traction
Charleston
Old Road
Athens
Parkersbur
Former Beaver High Teacher Cited for Service
Walter Con, who taught wood working rowing in Beaver High School 1919 to 1923, now teaches graphic arts in Columbus. He has won a Columbus Board of Education scholarship for meritorious service, one of ten $500 awards given yearly. Cine will attend a six week Penland program this summer to develop craft outlines for students.
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Walter Con
Beaver High School
Columbus
Ohio
Columbus Board of Education
Cine
Penland
Notice of Sale of Personal Property Auction Affects Lien
The undersigned will on June 27 1967 at 12 or soon thereafter offer for sale to the public under the terms of a conditional sales agreement or chattel mortgage property securing a debt. The default arises from missed payments on an oak item secured by the contract.
Deaths and Funerals in Virginia and Princeton Areas
Obituaries from Virginia towns May include William M. Osborne age 86 of Chilhowie died at Saltville home. Survivors list brothers and sister. Services set at Mt Pleasant Quarry with multiple reverends officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Other notices: John Alderson Beckner of Princeton, died at home. Alice Diane Leonard of Marion died. Rev T E Woody of Excelsior died. James A. Hicks 70 of Princeton died at home. Funeral details listed with churches, times, and pallbearers.
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William M. Osborne
Chilhowie
James R. Taylor
Saltville
Robert L
Vansant
Taylor Osborne
Bristol
Albert Hunt
Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Quarry
George Musser
Riley Clark
John Alderson Beckner
Princeton
Church of God
Straley Ave
A. W. Campbell
Roselawn Garns
Carl Kitty Oscar Akers
Wirt Thomas
Ray Smith
Frank Hensley
H. L. Daugherty
Seaver Mortuary Chapel
Alice Diane Leonard
Marion
Frank
Roy
Palmer
George
Bland, Va
Stewart Lesler
Burke Williams
Virgie Church
Paul Akers
Wytheville
Hill, Va
Barnett Funeral Home
T. E. Woody
Excelsior
Lawsonville
Westginia
Rosebud Baptist Church of
Keystone
McDowell County
Jah Woody
Mildred Woody
Gladys Gray
Ethel Thomas
Cincinnati
Ohio
Eng
Clarence
John
Alvin
William
New York City
Armstead
Inglewood
Aero
Poughpsie
James Brown
Ellis Phinisee
Sam Odham
James Cox
Page Funeral
Welch
James A. Hicks
Jennings Street
Vire
Maude Mann
Bricker to Keynote Virginia GOP Convention in Roanoke
Senator Bricker of Ohio will deliver the keynote address at the Virginia Republican convention in Roanoke July 6, with Senator Carlson of Kansas speaking at the pre convention banquet on July 5. State GOP Chairman I Lee Potter said plans are progressing and may be finalized soon. The race for governor remains unsettled as Senator Dalton of Radford contemplates a run and gauges voter interest.
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Richmond
Bricker
Ohio
Carlson
Kan
Roanoke
GOP
I. Lee Potter
Potter
Ted Dalton
Radford
Governor's
Dalton
Long Legal Battle Ends In Freedom
Philadelphia report: Aaron Turner, convicted five times of murder and sentenced to death four times, walked free after 11 years. He embraced his court-appointed attorneys and said God bless America. The case involved fatal beatings during a North Philadelphia broom plant robbery and ended one of Pennsylvania history’s longest legal battles.
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Philadelphia
Aaron
Turner
Amer
America
Pennsylvania
Frank Endres
State Man Sentenced In Death Of Woman
Huntington June 19 James B Evans 4 was sentenced to 1 to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the death of Elizabeth Smith last December in Common Pleas Court Judge John W Daniel imposed the sentence after Evans who had been charged with murder entered the guilty plea.
Weather Outlook For West Virginia Maryland and Nearby Areas
The report shows West Virginia mostly sunny and pleasant Thursday with highs 76 to 64, cooler and less humid Friday though with some cloudiness. Maryland expected cooler and less humid Thursday with highs 60s to upper 70s, interior areas warmer Friday. Western Pennsylvania forecast fair and cool Thursday with 75 to 80, Friday fair and slightly warmer with a chance of scattered showers in extreme northwest. Tennessee generally fair with temperature changes Thursday and Friday.
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West Virginia
Maryland
Cumberland
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Mental Health Group Meets Tonight In Bluefield
Mercer Chapter of the State Mental Health Society holds an open meeting at 7 30 p.m. at App Electric Corp court to discuss juvenile delinquency and a new marriage counseling service under the Mental Health Society. Sen Johnston president invites public attendance for informative session.
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Mercer
State Mental Health Society
App Electric Corp
Walter
A Speek
Iahlight
Byesident
Braice Johnston
Rot of Directors
Bluefield
Auee
Johnston
MHS
Brother's Quarrel Ends In Fatal Shooting
MARUINTON W Va June 19 Robert Creel 18 died of wounds from a quarrel with a younger brother sheriff said the boy aided by family members argued over a carnival trinket and a pair of shears were thrown a 16 gauge gun was fired through a wall fatally wounding Robert an investigation was continuing tonight
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Maruinton
W. Va
Robert Creel
Wilbur Curry
Curry
Robert
Underwood to Address Eisenhower at GOP Meet
Charleston dispatch reports Gov. Underwood will attend a Young Republican convention dinner tonight and is expected to read a tribute to President Eisenhower. The event is set for 6:00 p.m. EDT in Constitution Hall as part of the convention activities.
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Charleston
Underwood
Eisenhower
Washdinner
Red China to Launch Five-Passenger Autos Next Year
Hong Kong reports Red China will begin producing five passenger automobiles starting next year. A plant in Changchun, Manchuria, will manufacture them while the country currently imports most of its cars.
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Hong Kong
Red China
Radio
Changchun
Manchuria
Speculation Rises Over Girard Case in Japan
Tokyo officials float scenarios on whether Army specialist William S. Girard will stand trial for the death of Mrs. Nakamura. They question jurisdiction and note U S Supreme Court limits, while Japan seeks dulling to possible trial or court martial with U S approval.
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Tokyo
Ai William S. Girard
Nakami
Ottawa
U. S. Supreme Court
U. S
Japan
United States
Mae‘bashi
Girard
U. S.japan
Minoru Tsuda
Justice. Ministry
U. S.japan Joint Committee
America
Washington
Justice Ministry
Supreme Court
McDowell Coal Miner Hurt In Shot Blast
Clarence French a four year old shop foreman at D and E Coal Co Premier was injured when a shot blasted rock into his face at Grace Hospital Welch. He suffered facial cuts and shale intrusion. Several children were treated for broken arms after the blast.
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McDowell County
Clarence French
Marytown
D&e Coal Co
Premier
Grace Hospital
Welch
Shelia Payne
Raymond Payne
Yukon
Raymond Short
Ben Short
Pineville
Ange
Rowe
Newhall
Pocahontas Coal Output 602,208 Tons For Week End June 14
The Pocahontas Operators Association reports weekly coal production in the Pocahontas field totaling 602,208 tons for the week ending June 14. Production is 8,504 tons less than the prior period.
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Pocahontas
Virginia Star Farmer Named By FFA
William R. Krantz of Appomattox was named Virginia star farmer of the year district at the FFA convention in Blacksburg. Effinger High School FFA of Rickbridge County took both top awards. Krantz earned a $100 FFA Foundation prize and has been a dairy operation partner with his father since junior year.
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Blacksburg
William R. Krantz
Appomattox
Virginia
Effinger High School
FFA
Rickbridge County
Stony Creek
Sussex County
Amelia
Louisa
Andrew Lewis
Salem
Bladd
Ashland
Krantz
Future Farmers of America Foundation
Krantzes
Ravenswood Faces Windstorm Aftermath In West Virginia
Windstorm and near cloudburst hit Ravenswood and North Ravenswood area causing $50 000 to $75 000 in damage. Roofs ripped from homes. rain soaked interiors and ruined rugs. Affected district includes Victory Apartment development and several churches. Picture windows shattered and debris scattered through streets.
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Ravenswood
North Ravenswood
A. J. Saecker
Victory
Virginia Teacher Convicted in Virginia High School Case
Fairfax Virginia June 19 Jack E Hamilton a 31 year old high school teacher was convicted of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Sentence deferred to July 24 and he posted 910 000 bond. A Mount Vernon High School student testified that he asked her to stay in his classroom while others went to the library and measured her. A second student testified he kept her after school.
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Fairfax
Jack E. Hamilton
Mount Vernon High School
Hamilton
Omher
Cyprus village headman defies court over anti-British graffiti
In Nicosia on June 19 a village headman and three assistants chose a week in jail rather than obey a Cyprus court order to erase anti-British graffiti scrawled on a schoolhouse. All are members of the local school committee.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Monongahela Power to Add 180000 KW Unit in Willow Island
Monongahela Power Co announces a 22 million dollar expansion to Willow Island near Fairmont adding a 180000 kilowatt unit. Groundbreaking planned for next spring with full operation by fall 1950. The project links into the West Penn system and includes a new 2.5 million dollar transmission line to Rivesville.
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Fairmont
Monongahela Power Co
Don B. Potter
Monongahela
Willow Island
Ohio
St. Marys
Potter
Ohio Valley
West Penn Electric System
West Penn Power Co
Potomac Edison Co
Rivesville
Wilow
Albright
Preston County
Potomac Edison
Princeton Council Recounts Verify Rule Victor In Race
Princeton city officials recounted votes last night and certified Rule as the victor in a contested council race. Park Avenue and Park View Heights were added to the city limits by an order entered after a favorable vote from residents and suburbanites. The piece notes wine making history as an aside.
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Princeton City Council
Princeton
Park Avenue
Park View Heights
F. Morton Wagner
Officials Balk At Bridge Cost Across Potomac River
West Virginia and Maryland officials debated funding a proposed 500000 bridge to link south Cumberland with Wiley Ford. West Virginia questioned constitutional authority to spend state money outside its borders and could not commit. The 15 foot span replaces a 1936 flood wreck and supports about 3000 vehicles daily.
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Cumberland Mo
West Virginia
Maryland
South Cumberland
Wiley Ford
W. Va
Potomac River
M. L. O'Neale
Roa Commission
Potomac
O'Neale
Ginia
Edgar B. Sims
Graney
Withiamsport
Shepherd College Receives 70000 Appropriation
The Board of Public Appropriation approved a 70000 allocation to Shepherd College for campus and athletic needs. The action also sets budget schedules for 1957 and 1958 and begins final utility property valuations for West Virginia tax purposes after hearings. Utilities will receive final notices following processing days.
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Shepherd College
Board of Public
Tee
Pertasone
College Athletic
West Virginia
Tax Department
New York Considers Use of Dog Patrols
The Park Assn of New York City studies dog patrols to flush out vandals and undesirables in parks. An official explains the dogs would enter bushes to reach hidden troublemakers.
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New York
Park Assn
New York City
Bradley's Fourth of July Coat Sale At Bradley's Big Cut
Bradley's offers city and coalfield Fourth of July specials with Glen Haven suits and coats at deep discounts. Prices drop from 22.95 to 17.95 and 24.95 to 18.95 with sale tickets on each coat. Final closeout, ideal for vacation. High weight wraps available for the climate.
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Bradley
Glenhaven
Bradley's
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Oy Sanitary Board
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Greenup
Hun Water Corp
C&p Telephone
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Weather Bureau Forecast
0.S. Weather Bureau
Gulf States
Rockies
Great Lakes Region
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Lakes
John A. Beckner
Alice Leonard
Mrs. Ada Necessary
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Kenn M. King
Wiley Neal
W. E. Mustard
Cambria
George Martin
Tannersvill
Woodrow Martin
Mullens
Thomas
Rodrick Abury
Frank Thomas
New Spring- Seeberly-Brillhart Pel
North
Lima
New Springfield Cemetery
Whitt
John R
Big Rock
Taylor Cemetery
Home Creek
Beckner
First Church of God
Straley”. Avenue
Roselawn Memorial Cemetery
Gerald P. Flood
James N. Lafferty
Flood
Endres
Charles Simmons
Lofton
Jasper Johnson
Shaffer Maytag CO
Blond St
Weather Bureau
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St. Louis
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