Letters We Get Letters Highlight Blue Cross Praise
A letter shared by Associated Hospitals Inc of Bluefield W V features praise for Blue Cross and Blue Shield benefits. Ethel F Johnson of Austin Texas writes gratitude for coverage that surprised her by not charging extra for medical care and doctor fees. The note contrasts Blue Cross magic with red tape. Also a note explains the Chinese year being 360 days.
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Ters
Associated Hospitals Inc
Bluefield
W. Va
Texas
Blue Shield
Blue Cross
Bill McCue
Henry C. Madgwick
Case Department
Blue Shield of
Corner TV Sets Conserve Space With New RCA Models
RCA Victor introduces Custom Corner television consoles designed for corner placement to save wall space. The Malvern set lists at 289.95 and the Norman deluxe at 379.50, both featuring Lean Clean and Mirror Sharp styling and 110 degree picture tubes for smaller cabinet depth. France unveils a new aircraft carrier Clemenceau capable of 32 knot speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RCA Victor
Asleaie
Malvern
Larry Helms
A. W. Cox Department
Bluefield
W. Va
No Red Tape To Get Virginia Auto Tags
Richmond Virginia motor vehicle commissioner Chester Lamb says Virginia issues license plates by mail once the fee is sent. Most states require in person applications, some allow mail requests after proving legal residence, but Virginia mails the tag with the fee, benefiting service members and others away from home.
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Virginia
Richmond
Chester Lamb
States
Bellefontaine family finds dream home in Ohio town
A five member family recently moved from Long Island New York told the Bellefontaine Chamber of Commerce Bellefontaine is the dream place to live. Their last name appears oddly underscore like and may be misread in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellefontaine
Ohio
Long Island, N. Y
Chamber of Commerce
Water leaks ruin Ardmore library western mystery shelves
Water damaged books in the Ardmore Oklahoma library after a roof leak caused about 50000 dollars in damage to the western and mystery collection. Librarians reported the loss affected both genres and required cleanup and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Okla
Ardmore Library
Gas Industry Cuts Accidents Through Planned Safety Programs
A 1956 report notes gas utilities reduced accidents by 53 percent over eight years amid broader safety gains. The American Gas Association cites seven steps: management leadership, assigned responsibility, employee training, safe working conditions, accident reports, near misses, and medical exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Gas Company
American Gas Association
Bailey Lumber Wins National Recognition For Home Improvement Contest
W S Owen president of Bailey Lumber Company announced national recognition for a Home Improvement Council contest. The first prize of $25 000 begins July 1 with entry blanks available from HIC members. Bailey Lumber operates eight plants in West Virginia Virginia and North Carolina and will be listed in a nationwide contest directory.
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W. S. Owen
Bailey Lumber Company
Home Improvement Council
HIC
Owen
Bluefield
Mullens
Matoaka
War and Gilbert
West Virginia
Wytheville and Grundy
Virginia
Low Gap
North Carolina
Company safety program boosts vigilance and morale
The article outlines seven essential safety steps stressing personal responsibility and continuous publicity. It highlights posters leaflets and employee publications as key tools and cites contests like safety sweepstakes and "Uptaforties" as morale boosters that promote proactive safety beyond grim necessity.
Bluefield Cars Shine in Largest City Display Sale
L. J. Compton of Bluefield announces a major display at Stone Motors 1519 Bluefield Ave and Bluefield Motors featuring Packards Mercedes-Benz and other new cars. The event promises a wide selection and a large display of late model used cars for buyers in Bluefield West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Compton
Bluefield
Stone Motors
Bluefield Ave
Baker- Packards
W. Va
Mercedes-Benz
Bluefield Motors
Compton
Business Upbeat in Most Sectors With Lulls Ahead
Summer economic activity showed strength in steel output carload shipments and TV sales with declines in Great Lakes rail traffic and a possible summer slowdown ahead. Bethlehem Steel shut furnaces in Lackawanna while carloads set a 1958 high and RCA reported color TV growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Advant
Assn
Radio Corp. of America
Texas
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Lackawanna, N. Y
Schools report nine percent of these men placed by commencement
Schools report nine percent of these available men placed by commencement time. Nearly all of the remainder forecast complete or nearly complete placements of the engineers by autumn. General Foods Corp. cut wholesale coffee prices again while May fire losses rose 1.3 percent to 85.63 million. Corporations paid cash dividends totaling 303 million dollars to stockholders in May, about the same as May 1957. Operating results show week to week and year comparisons in stock and bond sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Foods Corp
United States
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Mr. Madgwick
Ethel F. Johnson
Austin 5
National Parts, Inc
Carter Motors, Inc
New Holland Ealers
Bland Street
Bluefield Gas Co
CLUB
Commerce Street
France
Bailey
Our
Dudley
J. Glenn Dudley
Mgr
Beis
Frigidaire
West Virginia Water Service Go
West Virginia Business College
Dial
Chicago
Appalachian Power Co
Monument Co., Inc
Bluefield, Virginia
Bluefield, VA
State Line
College Avenue
Tazewell, VA
McQuail’s
Bluefield Avenue
Distributors of
Bailey Lumber
U.S
Am First Federal Savings
Bland & Ramsey
Bluefield, W. Ved
Lowman Music Co
H. C. Crews Mill Work CO
Crawford
Associated Hosp. Surgical Serv. Inc
Commnanetes Benk Bldg
Peerless Supply Company
Bluefield, W. Va
Johnson Waxes
Wex
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Great Lakes
Family Economics Bureau
Northwestern National Life Insurance Co
Engineering College
Northwestern
General Insurance
Bland ST
Platnick Brothers
Virginias
Daily Telegraph
the Sunset News
Daily Telegraph Printing Company
Clover-Dew Dairy
Biuefield A
Pocahontas Welding Supply Co
Studebaker
Packard
Marshell Redmond Ellis Bird Fay Snider
Jack Compton
DU Pont
DuPont
Bluefield Supply CO
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