Shopping center proposed east of Highlander Motel site
Bluefield reports a four acre tract east of the Highlander Motel and behind the Esso station may host a new shopping center with Heck's Cohen Drugs A&P and Sears. Fried Chicken Corp. reports seven months sales of 30.7 million up 82 percent year over year. Ed Elliott leases Cumberland Road parcel to Nashville chain for 15 years. Heck's talks with Western Auto Supply ended. Heck's seeks merger elsewhere. Dr. Ben Susman named country school board member succeeding Claude Van dyke. other members listed. Bramwell homecoming features William M Bramwell Jr. August 2 with Bramwell Fair July 29 to August 3.
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Highlander
Heck’s
Cohen Drugs
A&p
Sears
Fried Chicken Corp
Ed Elliott
Cumberland Road
Nashville
Ben Susman
Tazewell
Country School Board
Claude Vandyke
Evans Omar
Va. Side
Bernard McCall
Cedar Bluff
Susman
Bluefield
Duke U
Alfred Land
Julius Land
Semet Solvay to Open Capels Store in Multimillion Plan
Semet Solvay announces a new Capels store as part of a multi million dollar expansion. E M Moore says the Tralee operation will close when the Capels store opens as the mine is phased out. A Bell Lines executive John Amos of Charleston heads a local terminal and owns Links Grove farm in Monroe County. The Breaks Interstate Park near Haysi Virginia will add 12 motel units and a larger pool, restaurant and camping facilities in an 80000 expansion project near I77.
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Semet - Solvay
Capels
E. M.moore
Tralee
Semet-Solvay
Bell Lines
John Amos
Charleston
Monroe County
Links Grove
Breaks Interstate Park
Haysi
Ammar mansion sold may become apartments in town fears
Four men were hospitalized after a mishap at the I 77 Big Walker Mountain Tunnel project. New manager of Ardy Clark Lincoln Mercury is J T Bus Peery, replacing prior leadership.
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Ammar
Ardy Clark
Lincoln-Mercury
J. T
Suit Over Grading Job At Bluefield Plaza
A protracted dispute over the 18 month excavation project at Bluefield Plaza shopping center heads toward court. Developer Philip Levin has engaged Vecellio & Grogan to complete grading begun by Boyd Adams amid high demand for graduates from Bluefield State College.
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Bluefield Plaza Shopping Center
Philip Levin
Vecellio & Grogan
Boyd Adams
Local Returns Open Shoe Shop in Former Federal Street Address
Joe Maiolo has come back from Roanoke and Richmond to open a shoe shop at 618 Federal St. The piece notes Joe Hillman once led N and W officials for Senator Kennedy's Wabash Cannon Ball Special. It also recalls the North Street stained glass window home, once Henry Rodgin’s pioneering jewelry shop.
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Joe Maiolo
Roanoke
Richmond
Federal St
Joe Hillman
N&w
Senator Kennedy
North St
Henry Rodgin
Pioneer Jeweler
Thompson family tied to Harvard graduation and wedding
Scott Thompson grandson of Roy Thompson retired Flat Top Insurance Agency president and Mrs Thompson has just graduated from Harvard Business School. Roy Thompson Jr. heads a large Atlanta insurance firm. They attended yesterday's wedding of Miss Ann Luther, their kin.
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Scott Thompson
Roy Thompson
Public attachment to private cars despite pollution toll
The article notes that vehicles pollute air cause congestion and deaths, yet 85 percent of nationwide survey respondents still prize their private cars as valuable possessions, highlighting a strong consumer attachment despite drawbacks.
AAA Safety Patrol trip to Gettysburg and Mt Vernon praised
The Bluefield Automobile Club reports its AAA Safety Patrol Cara van trip to Gettysburg and Mt Vernon drew strong interest and surpassed prior trips. The Motor Club carried 215 students and chaperones over 817 miles across 4 states and the District of Columbia in perfect weather last weekend.
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Bluefield Automobile Club
Gettysburg
Mt. Vernon
AAA Motor Club
States
District of Columbia
Mount Vernon Students Praised for 33 Year Record
Patrol boys and girls received commendations for conduct at all points visited. Mount Vernon officials praised area school children and stated no group in 33 years matched their record of performance.
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Mount Vernon
Notable Trio Among Caravan Students Named Lee Taylor Lincoln
A caravan roster of 200 students features a trio with significant historic names Robert E. Lee Zachary Taylor and Lincoln Harvey raising interest in the educational journey into American history.
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Robert E. Lee
Zachary Taylor
Lincoln Harvey
Eisenhower glimpse of Gettysburg farm near Little Round Top
Students in the Bluefield Safety Patrol Caravan saw Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Gettysburg farm from Seminary Ridge near Little Round Top as the Civil War battlefield drew visitor attention. The area recalls Confederate forces and Pickett’s Charge on July 3, 1863.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Bluefield
Gettysburg
Little Round Top
Seminary Ridge
Pickett
Eternal Light Inspires Kennedy Eternal Flame Memorial Move
The Eternal Light Peace Memorial visited by a Bluefield group inspired a similar eternal flame at JFK's grave. The first family toured Gettysburg shortly before the assassination, and Mrs Kennedy revived the idea during her husband's burial planning.
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Bluefield
John F. Kennedy
Gettysburg
Jupiter’s Gravity Makes You Much Heavier
Jupiter’s gravity is stronger than Earth’s. A person weighing 100 pounds on Earth would weigh about 260 pounds on Jupiter.
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Jupiter
Earth
Let's Talk About Money William K. Bentley
An executive discussion led by William K. Bentley, Executive Vice President, outlining strategic approaches to finance, investment, and corporate growth.
Choosing a Business Structure A Quick Guide
Flat Top National Bank presents a concise overview of sole proprietorships partnerships and corporations. It explains advantages and risks of each, stressing personal liability in proprietorships and partnerships, the limited liability and transferability of corporations, and the need for formal agreements and legal counsel.
Milky Way by Clover Dew June Dairy Month ideas
June Dairy Month features Clover Dew milk recipes for a breezy summer. The guide suggests Chocolate Cream Cooler Orange Cream Cooler Peach Cooler and Grape Cooler using Clover Dew super homogenized milk with simple mix instructions.
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Clover Dew
Litterbugs Can Be Reformed
New York AP report shows a Keep America Beautiful survey finds 75 percent of litter fighters believe public education is the most effective prevention method. They also favor strict enforcement of laws and better disposal facilities for reforming litterbugs.
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New York
Keep America Beautiful
KAB
Bailey Lumber Promotes Castle Home by Bailey Lumber Co
Bailey Lumber Company markets a home design described as a mansions style castle with two large bedrooms including a master suite and full baths. The plan features a spacious living room a generous family room and a separate dining room with kitchen area. Brick veneer or siding exterior options are offered along with multiple plans and styles. Bailey Lumber serves communities from Bluefield Mullens Matoaka Saeger Gilbert War West Virginia and Richlands Grundy Wytheville Virginia for over 55 years.
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Bailey Lumber Company
Avanae
Bluefield
Mullens
Matoaka
Saeger, Gilbert and War
West Virginia
Richlands, Grundy
Wytheville
Virginia
Community Savings and Loan Offers Guide to Wise Financial Choices
A weekly column from Community Savings and Loan explains services for saving and borrowing. It highlights safe deposits, funds during shortfalls, and home buying support while inviting readers to send questions to the Bluefield West Virginia address for guidance.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Community Savings and Loan Company
P. O. Box
Bluefield
West Virginia
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H. Edward Steele
Heck’s Discount Dept
Western Auto Supply
Beneficial Finance Co
Bramwell
William M. Bramwell, Jr
Herbert Bramwell
SEMET
Solvay Store
I-77
Cambridge
Marlin Kellerman
Bland St. Methodist
Ed Post
Post Coal
Bluefield, Virginia
Legenve
Bluefield, W. Va
Raleigh ,J
Tezewell, Virginia
English, W. Va
Richlands, Virginia
Welch, W. Va
Princeton, W. Va
Plainick Brothers
Complete Steel Ee
Virginias
Bluefield Sanitarium
Bluefield State
Harvard
Abin Tafts
Community Savings & Loan
Raleigh St. Bluefield
W. Vo
Pocahontas Welding
West Virginia Water Company
Easi
William K. Bentley
Flat Top National Bank
Blue Cross
Commercial Bank
W. Va
F.D.J.C
Bluefield Gas Co
Thornhill
Tinning & Plumbing Co
Bluefield Ave
Bailey Lumber
Colgate
Axion
Daily Telegraph
Sunset News-Observer
Community S&L’s
Princeton
Travel Services
Bluefield Auto Club
Commerce ST
General Insurance Corporation
Bland ST
Luciter
Bluefield Supply Company
DU Pont
Appalachian
Kersey
Div. of “Automatic” Sprinkler Corporation
Philco
Bobbb
National Parts, Inc
Bluefield Hardware CO
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