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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1981
Page
2
Obituary notices from Rowe and surrounding towns detail the deaths of Mrs. Marvin Osborne and Mrs. Reece Radford, plus numerous other local deaths. The items note church affiliations, survivor lists, funeral arrangements, cemeteries, and viewing times, with pallbearers and burial details. Also present are scattered references to other local residents, their ages, locations, and grave sites, reflecting a broad community obituary page.
Space center spokesman Rocky Raab described a nitrogen purge area intended to prevent fires and explosions. Workers entered unaware they were in a lack of oxygen zone and collapsed quickly. John Bjornstad, 50, of Titusville died after life-saving efforts aboard a helicopter en route to Titusville hospital.
Mrs. Robert H. Moore a Bluefield religious leader died after a long illness in a Bluefield hospital. She organized the Bluefield Bible Study Fund and led Westminster Presbyterian Church Women for four years. Survived by three sons a daughter fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Interment today Maplewood Cemetery Tazewell Va memorial service Saturday at Church. Donations to Bluefield Bible Study Fund. Mercer Funeral Home in charge.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph masthead details circulation rates and address data. The notice lists established date 1893 and publishing details along with Associated Press membership and postal info.
Westmoreland Coal Co faces a $255,450 state fine for mine violations after a methane gas explosion at Ferrell No. 17 in Boone County killed five workers on Nov. 7, 1980. Supervisors receive $63,500 in fines. prosecutors probe possible criminal violations.
W L Stubby Currence former Daily Telegraph editor and current sports columnist recuperates after abdominal surgery at Bluefield Community Hospital. The 75 year old veteran journalist may not return to work soon as doctors assess his recovery. Also reporting a two car crash on Cherry Street leaving two injured but released, with minor damages and charges. The Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe houses the oldest public building in the United States and hosts Indian culture exhibits and folk art.
A large three story house in Hemphill was destroyed by a late Thursday night fire. The 16 room dwelling owned by Thelma Robinette burned at 8 15 p m with cause undetermined. No injuries were reported as firemen worked to protect surrounding homes with aid from Kimball Davy and Roderfield fire departments.
Police arrest Joel David Gentry, 19, of Stanley North Carolina, in Wythe County murder of Walter G. Brock, 45, of Greer South Carolina. Brock’s body was found January 26 near the National Guard Armory at Brushfork with a fatal stab wound. The investigation spanned Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina, with Brock’s car found along I 77 between Mooresville and Charlotte.
A 26 year old Welch man admitted guilt to grand larceny in McDowell County Circuit Court for bilking an elderly Welch woman out of 1249 dollars. Prosecutor Wade Watson said Fred E. Mitchell induced John Franklin Watts to perform supposed electrical work for the late Mrs. Hasibee Hassan in November. Watts had previously pleaded guilty to grand larceny. Sentencing for Mitchell is scheduled for March 27.
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