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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1965
Page
9
B B Slemp Pet Milk Co manager in Bluefield Virginia a longtime Union Mission board member typically brings free ice cream to the monthly dinner for the board and guests indicating his ongoing community involvement.
A trio from Bluefield Mr Roy Thompson Mrs Roy Thompson and Miss Mary Peery enjoy a 14 day river cruise aboard the Delta Queen from Cincinnati to Chattanooga. The ship sails down the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers on a Historic Civil War Centennial Cruise through eight states. Arrangements were through the World-Wide Travel Department of the Bluefield Automobile Club.
The vacationer will benefit from new interstate road projects with AAA noting half of the 41 000 mile system driving by July. Officials target completion of the super roads by 1972 and many routes will be open soon.
The new 4-5 mile Interstate 581 spur links I 82 to downtown Roanoke ahead of schedule. It shortens travel time for Bluefield area motorists heading to the Star City by intersecting U S 460 near the central business district and provides quick access to Woodrum Airfield via Virginia Secondary 626.
Travel counselors at the Blue Field Triple-A report hundreds of industrial plants offer free guided tours. The Guide Book of Factory Tours in the U S A lists details including names and times for visitors. A highlight is the world’s largest fruit cannery using machines to shell and core pineapples at 105 per minute.
The AAA awards top honors in the 26th National Pedestrian Protection contest go to Philadelphia Wichita Kan and Greenwich Conn among 1 871 participating cities the largest field ever. Winners report significant declines in pedestrian deaths and injuries reversing a nationwide uptick trend.
The city leads in expanding cycle paths for all ages with miles marked for safe riding. Bike rental agencies report a swelling tide of enthusiasts as paths proliferate.
The Vatican and Kenya will establish diplomatic relations, the Vatican press office announced. This moves the Holy See to 54 countries with formal ties.
A Columbus company surveyed land south of Princeton bus terminal to construct a large restaurant.
Executive vice president W K Bentley of Flat Top National Bank in Bluefield West Virginia discusses money matters and financial insights in this brief feature. The piece emphasizes banking perspectives and economic outlook.
A practical guide explains calculating net worth using assets and liabilities. List cash, insurance cash value, stocks, bonds, retirement plans, real estate, and personal property, then subtract liabilities like mortgage and loans. Regular checks reveal borrowing power and progress toward financial goals. Churchill quote ties awareness to success.
A compilation notes that children under four average three teeth needing fillings, Blue Cross membership exceeds 60 million, and 800–900 drugs are in use with 30–40 new ones yearly. It also covers ptomaine poisoning, glaucoma, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, alcoholism, and hospital bed costs plus early cancer cures and crossed-eyes treatment.
The Filipino cook and steward on the Larry Tierney family Pullman chartered through AAA official Jim Cowan hosted a trip to Columbia Missouri. They have served many notable leaders including Churchill Roosevelt Truman and Eisenhower in similar roles.
Oil and gas conservationists from 33 states gather in Pittsburgh for a mid year review of the domestic industry. The Interstate Oil Compact Commission will push conservation measures while debating federal issues including oil imports and well head gas prices. Gov. Connally testified for imports reduction at a March Udall hearing citing weak industry conditions.
At Jackson's Mill West Virginia Phyllis Huff of Parkersburg and Julia Ketterman of Elkins were named to represent the state at Girl Nation in Washington. Alternates were Susan Fraker New Martinsville and Sue Killeen Huntington. About 340 girls attended the Rhododendron Girls State, a citizenship training camp sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.
Kersey Manufacturing Co. will keep its name as a subsidiary of Automatic Sprinkler Corp. of America after a cash purchase exceeding $3 million. Frank Kersey remains president and general manager, effective July 1. Automatic Sprinkler reports 1964 sales of $22.5 million, projects $40 million in 1965, and has acquired four firms this year with executive offices moved from Youngstown to Cleveland. Also in industry news Ernie Keesee marries Nancy Noe at the Episcopal Church. Fuqua becomes Civitan Club president. Dr Hamp St. Clair returns as head of Bluefield Sanitarium after a Europe trip.
Ralph Ratliff, former Blue Field executive now Allied Chemical Semet Solvay Division director of operations, visits with Manager Percy Gille and aides to discuss a proposed new plant in Shannon Branch Capels. Four contractors bid but quotations vary widely. James E. Snidow begins a 13 000 square foot addition for Haun Motors across from its current VW outlet on Princeton Road. Haun Holding, Inc. leases the new structure to Haun Motors, Inc., with Frank Haun as president.
The Pocahontas Fuel Co has repurchased most homes sold around its Amonate operation and plans a modern coke oven facility. Bluefield stores fade as Maryland Ave Market closes after 1938 tenure run by the Jim Tabor family. First National Bank’s roof top drive in serves about 200 daily. People's Bank of Bluewell reports 150000 deposits in opening week. Flat Top National expands into Gene Stowers' bowling alley with G C Johnson Co as contractor.
Warden enlarges Warden's Market at Bluewell with a 40 by 60 addition rearward. Tom Buddy Warden Jr expects a grand opening in early July. His brother W L Warden Jr operates the new Green Valley super market nearby.
Dr. Huston St. Clair, president of Jewell Ridge Coal Corp., promotes Gene T. Hilton from division superintendent to general manager. Hilton replaces E. E. McBurney who left for Island Creek. Hilton, a Tazewell native, is a 1950 graduate of VPI.
Bids will be opened early in June for Bell Lines modern truck terminal on four acres at Princeton Road. Eight contractors are bidding and work will start a few days after the contract is let, says Bell Lines manager Roy Caldwell.
James A. Tabor Jr owner of Tabor Mobile Homes supplied a palatial 60 foot trailer for Vice President Humphrey to freshen up before his All America City speech. It was parked behind the new Armory on Wednesday night.
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