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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1969
Page
12
Local planners pursue a 48 unit luxury apartment house on College and East River Aves on a site including a vacant lot and the W R Keesee home. The project would front a four story building with top floor living spaces and first floor open parking.
A A A reports 1968 saw 76,668,000 automotive breakdowns with 33,809,000 incidents, about 44 percent, linked to engine start problems due to battery, starter, and ignition system failures. The data reflects emergency assistance requests by motorists during the year.
AAA reports its 830 motor clubs and branches answered a road emergency every 3.3 seconds continuously. More than 26,000 automotive service stations under contract render aid to AAA and its 11.6 million members.
Bluefield AAA lists twenty six area service stations pledged to assist members of the Bluefield Automobile Club and other AAA affiliated motor clubs when they encounter a variety of automotive ills. The stations operate in a 14 county region spanning two Virginia areas.
Summer visitors to Miami will witness the seventh annual International Bowling Tournament of the Americas in July 1920. The event, the largest of ten pin championships, showcases national amateur champions from 25 Western Hemisphere nations and territories.
Switzerland occupies a central position in Europe, increasing chances of a traveler passing through. Excellent Alpine roads and famed tunnels like the Simplon link Switzerland to neighboring tourist destinations at its borders, whether by train, car, or bus.
Thornhill Tinning and Plumbing Co advertises Westinghouse automatic water heaters with direct immersion elements and precise thermostats for safe efficient heat. A temperature protector prevents overheating and the exterior remains cool. Pacific Power offers $25 toward new service equipment with Thornhill calling 327 5712 for details.
Gross Royce serves as Vice President and Cashier, overseeing financial operations and accounting duties within the organization.
The secretary of labor predicts faster job growth than goods and services, with aging and youth disproportions. Engineers and technicians lead, CPAs and teachers are in demand, skilled trades rise, while farming declines. construction, service, health, and government sectors offer growth.
A suitcase size portable dental kit from Encore Division of Omark Industries enables dentists to provide routine examinations and emergency treatment to shut ins, servicemen at remote posts, and others unable to reach a dental office. The 62 pound unit is powered by compressed air tanks and contains all instruments and materials needed.
Early June event on the Great Lawn hosts 5,000 students and five cow breeds as part of a Social Studies lesson on dairy origins. Demonstrations include hand and electric milking, cream jars, and churns with tours offered at Clover Dew Dairy in Green Valley on the Bluefield Princeton Road.
J W Laws of Bailey Lumber Company introduces the Fiberglas Tub-Shower and Shower Stall as a three wall unit combining tub and walls in one seamless design. The units weigh under 125 pounds, reduce tile costs, meet FHA and National Association of Home Builders tests, and come in six decorator colors. Bailey Lumber serves eight area plants in West Virginia and Virginia.
June is for brides and roses yet a new couple needs house upkeep. Blue Lustre cleans carpets and upholstery safely, prevents rapid soiling, and is suitable for nylon wool acrilan and oriental fabrics. Shampoo machines can be rented for $1 a day with Blue Lustre purchase at A W Cox Department Store in Bluefield.
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