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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1963
Page
8
Barty Wyatt recounts a Sizemore Gap tale from the 1870s where a seven foot tall figure named Tall Saul confronted a ghost in the form of a black dog. Saul fired and grappled, but the specter trotted away toward Rock View and Rock Castle Creek, urging the rider to seek the creek for safety.
One of the goldfish drained from Lake Shawnee was caught at Bluestone dam by Arthur Forney of Princeton. It weighed nearly 2 pounds and measured 7 inches, golden in color and identified as a goldfish by Alton Douglas. The fish were released years ago and are now plentiful in parts of the river. Forney is grandfather of Junior Forney, Princeton high athlete, who plans to join the Air Force next month.
Princeton defeated Pearisburg 114 to 84 and Tazewell 57 in the first area swimming meet of the season. Tommy Hawkins of Tazewell and Steve Blevins of Princeton led with top scores as Princeton earned 14 first places.
A United Auto Workers in plant meeting is set for 8 p.m. Thursday June 25 at the AFL CIO Labor Temple on Main Street Princeton. The meeting was called by Charlie Griffith of Princeton, a volunteer organizer for the union.
Virginia Department of Agriculture notes spring lamb prices peaked in early June with prime lambs at 2.70 per hundredweight. Slaughter totals are down versus last year, competition from other meats grows, and forecasts expect a gradual seasonal decline into fall. Prices at Virginia auctions last week ranged from 15.25 to 23.25 for various grades.
The Church of God in Christ in Princeton will honor Pastor G F Walker at a program on Tuesday June 18 at 8 p m Evangelist Omega Dowell will speak. Guest soloists are Mrs Ann J Hubbard Mrs Ann Wilson and Mrs Rosa Prunty with Mr and Mrs Boston Ward as sponsors.
Dorcas Dara Campbell, 23, became the oldest entrant to win Miss Virginia after being invited to enter and singing with the Chicago Symphony. A 1963 graduate with an applied music degree, she doubted herself for the swimsuit portion but secured a $1000 scholarship and plans advanced vocal training in New York or abroad. Her next stop is Miss America in Atlantic City.
Princeton Elks Lodge No. 1459 will host a Centennial Dance at the Elks Home on Douglas Street on Saturday night. Dick Daisey and his Melody Masters will provide music for dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is $3.50 per couple, with door prizes announced.
Sen. Robert C. Byrd urges the U S Public Health Service to place the 70 million National Center for Environmental Health in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. He argues proximity to federal agencies aids policy and operations and criticizes congressional opposition and traffic concerns in the D C area.
Robert M. Lilly of Peterstown has been chosen as a participant in the sixth annual summer science institute at Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg Virginia. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, Lilly joins 73 participants from 22 states for sessions from June 25 through August 7 to bolster high school science teaching. Randolph-Macon is one of six women’s colleges hosting the institutes to boost teachers’ subject matter competence and classroom effectiveness.
Raymond Nance Jr a 1963 North Fork Elkhorn High School graduate from Keystone was installed master councilor of DeMolay in West Virginia at a Wheeling unit meeting He was also named second preceptor for the state and grand court chevalier Welch Chapter won archery as Allen Walden took the trophy Attendees included Ricky O Dell Carlisle Bowling Tommy Pritchard Chuck Topping Billy Cline Dicky Davis Johnny Goslin and Charles Mathena from Keystone and Welch areas.
An Open letter from Clintwood residents to Jack and Stella Thomas of California asks about a California blanket and notes warmth in the hills. It reports on the John Flannagan Dam, local visits, family news, brief travels, neighbors' activities, and plans for upcoming developments at the Breaks and fair grounds.
Funeral services for William Hartack Sr. father of jockey Bill Hartack, are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Church in Charles Town. He will be buried at Catholic Cemetery in Harpers Ferry. The 55 year old man was found mortally wounded Friday near his Charles Town residence after being shot in the chest. A woman, Frances Brant of Winchester, Virginia, was wounded in the forearm and questioned by police. Jefferson County prosecutor John C. Skinner Sr. said an inquest will be held early this week, likely Tuesday. An FBI lab test was ordered for a .22 caliber pistol found in the Hartack home.
Rev. Paul Pepoon of Wyoming County has been transferred to Calvary Methodist Church in Dunbar Kanawha County with his wife and two sons Jeffery and Dale Pepoon relocating last week to assume new duties. He served the Itmann Glen Rogers charge for two years prior.
Notice of sale for a 1957 Ford Custom 300 four door sedan, VIN A7UG163724, repossessed for default, to be auctioned at Jones Ford Sales Inc in Bradshaw West Virginia at 1 00 PM on July 5 1963. Seller reserves right to bid and purchase. Terms cash. Also notices creditors estates urged to file claims by December 27 1963 in Princeton Law Building.
An ad sheet lists car service at T P Pontiac Buick with contact 337 4106 and White's Service Station for lawnmowers and small engines. It promotes spring tune ups, McCulloch chainsaws, and home remodeling by Kimberly Construction with free estimates and financing options. Also includes paving services by Jack Harris with FHA financing and phone numbers 32 327 5007 and 327 6119.
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