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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1955

Page

7

State Hospitals Claim Savings From Icepick Brain Surgery

West Virginia reports saving 337000 in three years through icepick transorbital lobotomies on mental patients. Dr. Walter Freeman performed most operations at five state hospitals, with 268 released and employed, 77 improved but homeless, 112 improved but not released, 21 deaths, and ongoing bed-space relief amid crowded facilities.

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Legal Notices and Public Auctions in Mercer and Bluefield

A compilation of court action notices and public sale offers from Mercer County and surrounding areas. Includes orders of publication in cases to set aside deeds and obtain defenses, and notices of foreclosures and public auctions in Bluefield with sale terms and property details. Also lists job ads and classified notices from The Daily Telegraph for Bluefield and nearby towns.

Circuit Court of Mercer Coun Y L. T. Reynolds Philip T. Lilly, Jr Portsmouth Edwards Cleaners Princeton W. Va Daily Telegraph

Local Dining Room Suites Ad Offers Modern Features

Advertising blurb lists dining room suites for $89.50 or $99.50 with one unfurnished option. Mentions automatic heat and hot water control, recently refurbished interiors, and convenient contact references. Includes a phone reference and partial details on rooms with private entrance and baths.

New York Thelma Ayne St Bluefield W. Va Franklin Street Kley J. Holston Ghent Beckley Exchange

Bluefield Fireman Civil Service Notice Seeking Applicants

The Bluefield West Virginia Civil Service Commission announces that all applicants for Fireman must be city residents for the past years, aged 21 to 35, weight at least 150 pounds and height at least 5 feet 3 inches. Applications available at City Clerk and must be returned by Friday, July 8, 1955. Janet R Calter, Clerk.

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