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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1981

Page

3

Deaths and Funerals in Tazewell County Virginia

Mrs Wallace M Smith 61 of Raven Va dies after heart attack in Richlands hospital. Funeral at Macedonia Regular Primitive Baptist Church with burial in Simmons Cemetery. Laymon Burns 64 of East Hartford Conn formerly of Matoaka dies after heart attack. Warren Hudson 63 Bluefield dies after short illness. Otto Sharitz 8 Lakeland Fla former War resident. William Addair 73 of Tazewell dies after long illness. arrangements noted.

Laymon Burns Laymon Wesley Burns East Hartford Conn Matoaka Mercer County Charles Gordon Burns Matoaka High School Connecticut Ann Burns Francis Robert Burns Cheryl Burns Otho Thompson Princeton Warren Hudson Warren Stone Hudson Jefferson St Bluefield Cravens-Shires Bluewell Otto Sharitz Jones Trail Lakeland Fla War Florida Bank of War William Addair Rt. 1 Tazewell Peery and St. Clair Funeral Home

Noah Mitchell Sr death and funeral notices in Jewell Valley

Noah Matthew Mitchell Sr 81 of Jewell Valley Va died Friday in Richlands hospital after a long illness Born in Jewell Valley he was a miner and UMWA Local 7327 member He was preceded in death by a son Everett Mitchell and several daughters and sons Interment at Mitchell Family Cemetery with pallbearers named Residents may call at home after 2 pm Funeral home in charge Glen Stevens Jr 38 of Tacoma Park Md found dead at home death listed as natural causes Incomplete funeral notices for several individuals follow with multiple obituaries and services listed for Big Jenny Asco Princeton Athens Dayton and other localities in the region

Wallace Smith Wallace Matthew Bendie Susie) Smith Rt. 1 Raven Richlands Tazewell County Calup Lula Elizabeth Lawson Smith Macedonia Regular Primitive Baptist Church Molly Williams Baltimore Peggy Johnson Lois Mae Hodges Florida Annie Gross Mary Meadows Lou Meadows George Smith Calvin Smith Doran Oscar L. Pruett Landon Cooley Stewart Owens Whitten Sparks Simmons Family Corbet Johnson Cedar Bluff Noah Mitchell Noah Matthew Mitchell Pea Patch Jewell Valley Reece Sarah Cole Mitcell Jewell Ridge Coal Corp UMWA Holiness Church Everett Mitchell Pearl Hagerman Mitchell Naomi Lusak Cleveland Ohio Mildred Schyczik Oklahoma Sarah van Dyke Reda Keen Hubbard Auldie Mitchell Jewell Ridge Dennie Mitchell Reese Mitchell Belfast Wilkie Layman Donald Mitchell Ronald Mitchell Hurst-Scott Funeral Home Glen Stevens JR Tacoma Park Council, Va Honaker Funeral Home Honaker

Man Succumbs To Injuries In Alabama Crash

SFC Robert Edward Blevins 32 of Fort Rucker and formerly Lebanon Va died from injuries after a car crash in Enterprise Alabama. He is survived by wife Regina Manaugh Blevins two daughters and several relatives. Burial with full military rites scheduled at Lebanon Memorial Cemetery.

Russell County Enterprise Ala SFC Robert Edward Blevins Fort Rucker Lebanon U.S. Army Jake Blevins Regina Manaugh Blevins Tricia Tabitha Belvins Ronald Blevins Valparasiso Ind Wilma Costello Norma Jean Carter Bluefield Linda Knight Russellville Lebanon Funeral Home Roy Flannery Russell Memorial Cemetery

Bluefield Daily Telegraph Masthead Snapshot

A garbled masthead item from Bluefield West Virginia shows publication details and Associated Press branding. It lists mailing address, rates, and circulation notes with scattered misspellings and partial postal lines.

the Printing Co Uhbina Street Blueheld W Va Associated Press All News News West Virginia Audit Bureau of Circulation P.O. Box Bluefield

Crash Injures Princeton Woman at WV Turnpike Intersection

Police said a two car crash at the US 460 and I 77 exit ramp crossing caused injuries to Margaret Harvey of Rt. 3 Princeton and a driver Sandra A Neklewice of Schofield Wisconsin. Harvey was taken to Princeton Community Hospital around 5 55 p m with neck and possible back injuries.

West Virginia Turnpike Sandra A. Neklewice Schofield Wis Margaret Harvey Rt. 3 Princeton

Coal contract stalls as talks pause for strategy sessions

Union members in western strip mining won a three year contract with roughly 10 percent annual wage increases, setting a pattern for the industry. The key dispute is pensions for single-employer plans, which the union says could jeopardize members who move between companies. leaders doubt a strike will result.

Church UMW

West Virginia miners end 1978 strike with contract ratification

The report concluded that purchased power and more non-union and Western coal in the strike’s latter stages helped push miners to ratify the contract ending the 1978 strike. The agreement expires March 27, and UMW President Sam Church says there will be no contract, no work if no settlement is reached.

UMW Sam Church

West Virginia Keeps Separate Postal District HQ in Charleston

The U S Postal Service will not combine West Virginia and Virginia districts, keeping Charleston headquarters. Bolger delays consolidation date to July. Some Huntington operations move to Bluefield and Martinsburg to Clarksburg as Byrd’s office says.

Charleston W.va U.S. Postal Service West Virginia Virginia Post Office Richmond Jennings Randolph Robert C. Byrd U.S William Bolger Bolger Huntington Bluefield Martingsburg

Barge sinks in Cape Charles with rail cars loaded

A 418-foot barge sank in Cape Charles harbor with 18 railroad cars loaded with cot tonseed oil and new pickup trucks partially submerged. Coast Guard efforts to seal the leak and keep the vessel afloat were hampered by other rescues, while plans to retrieve the cars with a crane and barge were announced.

Cape Charles Virginia Maryland Railroad Coast Guard Penn Central Co Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City N.C Atlantic North Carolina

Fire Leaves Family Homeless in McDowell County

A faulty flue sparked a late Friday blaze in Landgraff that gutted the Hairston home. Firefighters from Kimball aided by Northfork and Keystone crews battled the 8:45 p.m. inferno. Robert, Lois Hairston, and their four children escaped unharmed. State Fire Marshal investigators will probe the incident.

Landgraff McDowell County Kimball Fire Department Kimball Northfork Keystone Robert Lois Hairston

Princeton Police Chief Seeks Animal Killer

Princeton Police Chief Robert L. Ellis angrily seeks public tips after a dog was shot with a bow and arrow on McNutt Avenue. The dog, owned by Mrs. Ivory Casey, was euthanized after being found pierced through. Anonymous tips welcome via 125-4428.

Princeton Robert L. Ellis McNutt Avenue Ellis Ivory Casey Prince Street Edna L. Collins Beckley Road Police Department Mercer County Humane Society

Resigning Rep Jon Hinson cites recovery in April exit

Congressman Jon Hinson of Mississippi announces his resignation effective April 13 after Feb arrest in a Longworth restroom on Capitol Hill. He says medical care and self inquiry led to the decision and notes he informed Gov. William Winter and House Speaker Thomas ONeill Jr. of his resignation.

Longworth House Capitol Hill

Bomb Threats At Schools In BLUEFIELD Area

Authorities searched seven area schools after an anonymous call said a bomb was planted in one school. Chief Jack Asbury said the male caller spoke to the police station shortly before 9 a.m. and a full hour was spent examining Graham Elementary Middle and High, Springville, Logan Street, Dudley, and Falls Mills. Investigation continues.Meanwhile in LILLY GROVE East River Fire Department fought a house fire on Woodland Lane near Princeton city limits late Friday night with unconfirmed reports of injuries and unknown extent.

Bluefield Jack Asbury Asbury Graham Graham High Springville Logan Street Dudley Falls Mills Lilly Grove East River Woodland Lane Princeton

Youth Center Meeting Planned in Pocahontas Virginia

The Clear Fork Youth Council sponsors the Clear Fork Youth Center in Pocahontas Virginia will hold its annual meeting Sunday at 3 p.m. in Davis Fellowship Hall at Pocahontas Baptist Church Election of a board of directors and future plans will be discussed All interested in the center s work and outreach are invited to attend and participate.

Clear Fork Youth Council, Inc Clear Fork Pocahontas Davis Fellowsip Pocahontas Baptist Church

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