Johnson City Press from Johnson City, Tennessee • 10

Blevins must take fiffl advantage- ana extending to the Baches Creel musterrbutr-most important he said must have leadership that always keeps in mind its responsibilities to the people Road and the grading drainage and surfacing of 14 indies of Secondary Route 2621 beginning at Secondary Route 2382 near Creek and extending northeasterly 18 miles tv Route 3195 near Gray and Inc London Ky $4014211 Wvuis a Baptfst' was a lieutenant in the Navy in Vietnam For his service in the Vietnam War Blevins was awarded two medals for heroism the Navy Combat and the Marine Carps Combat Medal to NavaFperson-nel He was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for excellence in the performance of his duties Among the things Blevins advocates are better education for all who want it and increased emphasis on the preservation of law and order so that every citizen may be secure in his home and property In his announcement Blevins said importance of improving roads in our area is a matter that has been given too little attention for too long We must require those in government to recognize the importance to the state 'and to the na- of this area These leaders must wqrk constantly to bring to our- area the things which the people consider the most must not forget for a-moment -either said great contributions that our Senior Citizens can these goals Theirs has beep a long and valuable experience and we canjearn much from them We must accord them the respect their wisdom and experience command We must seek their advice often in finding a way out of the confusion that so often surrounds modem so- education Blev- ins said am very much con- mile north of Interstate 81 Odom Construction Co Nashville $2685736 The State Highway-Department said hi Johnson City yesterday that about 10 per cent of the work has been completed on the two earlier projects mostly in the form of grading One of the key sections of the highway the portion through Johnson City called the north-south expressway will see rights of way acquisition start late this year Other bids opened yesterday on other area highway projects: 3 Washington-Carter The resurfacing of an 85 mile see-3 tion of state 67 beginning at the junction with state 36 and extending to Elk Avenue in Elizabethton Summers-Taylori $133502 Washington-Greene The installation of county wide for Washington and Greene counties Wilkinson and Jenkins Martin $28905 Johnson resurfacfiiig 'of a 115 mile lecfionof state 133 beginning at state 34 near Shady Valley and ex- tending to the Virginia state line Rr Gi Bristol $162 '785 Johnson The resurfacing of a 18 mile section of rural 3645 beginning northwest of state 91 and extending to state 91 Hobart Green and Sons Johnton City $36818 tion the great contributtooithatjceroed that the majority of can be made -by people with young people graduating from high school are unable to go to college-but need to gain addi- REPUBLICANS IN SONG The Washington publican Club and the East Tennessee State Uni-- County-Singing Republicansy-rehearsaig TVersity-Republican-ClubSome of-the songs sung--received a unique invitatiorif The group is the only by the group are composed by the director Mrs chorus invited to sing at the Republican National Juanita Ruetz and members of the chorus Sponsors Convention in Miami Fla on Aug 5 The group of the singers are Mrs May Ross McDowell' Mrs consists of 52 local volunteers many of whom are Rqpcoe Potter and Mrs Virginia Jennings members of the Washington County Young Re- Convicted robber seeks release from state prison the resourcefulness arid Rentage that East Tennesseans we can make these Blevins said when the people of other states and regions are given access to the abilities ana talents that can make this one of the most productive areas in this great must make greater efforts to develop the industrial potential of the area and to increase tourist development so that all citizens of the area will have a better and more satisfying life for themselves and their Blevins said 'while we are working for these Blevins said must protect the interests of our farmers and other workers We must do-all this while preserving the old substantial values of life in East Tennessee and not let these values give way to the turmoil 1h: tional skills must improve our educational he said that these young people get the kinds of skills that will enable them to provide a better life for their families I promise to work so that eveiyone who wishes can increase his skills to a degree that will give him sufficient of my strongest personal convictions Blevins said that we in this area with a long heritage of love for our country remember with reverence those who have given their lives for our urge that we continue to support our men who are giving their lives" and undergoing tre-mendous hardshipsinVietnam We ought to do this whether or not we believe this war is right or If it is wrong we cannot-betray our-young men wrong said aft GREENEVILLE James Grace who was judged to be a habitual criminal after he was convicted of armed robbery" by a Washington County Criminal Court jury on Sept 191961 has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in District Court Grace was sentenced to 10 Realty transfer of $64490 is recorded Here One of the larger real estate transactions this week was that of Nr Bays and Bays Jr transferring title to lpts mi South Roan Street Consideration was listed as $6449072 A 6-unit apartment building is already on the premises and a $75000 city building permit was issued earlier this month to Bays for a 12-unit apartment structure there Three persons file bankrupey petitions GREENEVILLE Three persons have filed bankruptcy petitions in District Court Filing petitions were Frank-lin' Watterson 1062 Sevier Ave- Kingsport Larry Michael Presnell 818 Hamilton St Johnson City and Emmett Cole Haga 317 Vance St Bristol Vandals steal vending machines in Erwin (SO Erwin Bureau) Vandals broke into ERWIN Pre-Fourth accidents under way "The Fourth of My traditional for patriotism but also unfortunately for accidents started early at the emergency room of Memorial Hospital Attendants there yesterday were kept busy with a variety of accidents none serious but one at least unusual Becky Jones 15 Rt 1 Flag Pond had her pre-Fourth trou years in prison after he was found guilty of the armed robbery of Ralph Propst in August 1961 Id seeking his release from the "State Prison Nashville Grace contends he did not receive a fair Trial because he alleges Judge Oris Hyder permitted incriminating testimony to be placed in the record Grace was referring to i signed confession by James 0 lliott Jrwho was also given Service scheduled by retire employes TR Asheville Highway and took three gum-vending machines The machines two of which contained $14 in pennies were found badly damaged by Unicoi Sherriff Lawrence Haun on the Vestal Lumber Co property still containing the money Law Court upholds lower court rulings "Judge Walter Garland was occupied largely with non-jury matters in Johnson City Law Court at Ashe Street Courthouse yesterday In the suit of Smith vs Tri-City Carpet Mart Ruble Heck tnd Oscar Pinkerton the defendants failed to appear and judgment was awarded to Smith by default The earlier- judg- sessions court was thereby upheld It involved an alleged breach of contract on the part of the defendants Convictions Upheld In two appeals from City Police Court the lower court rulings against Larry Griffith were upheld The defendant Griffith failed to appear and the convictions handed down earlier were affirmed Griffith was fined $50 and costs for carrying arms and $25 and costs for littering Appeal Case Settled settlement" was approved in another non-jury suit Cecil Bowman vs John Birchette III an appeal from Sessions Court The case arose over a traffic accident on Aug 26 1967 A non-suit was entered in the case of Jack Stout vs Irene Fields The suit involved an auto accident Feb 2 1968 on Asbury Road Two domestic relations suits are scheduled for hearing today A FIRST NEW YORK University of- Oregon won the first NCAA basektball championship played in 1939 by beating Ohio State 46-33 at Evanston 111 Sevier Chapter No 324 National Association of Retired Civil Employees will be at noon tomorrow A covered dish luncheon will be served at 12:30 pm at the home of Dr Jra Gambill on Boone Lake near Boat Dock Guest speaker will be Rev pastor of Midway Presbyterian Church and a member of the staff at Veterans Administration Center Two other men Donald Kelly Jr and Martin who were also convicted in connection with the robbery of Propst were given prison sentences Kelly was sentenced to five years and Wilson received 10 years County offices -to close July 4 (P-C jMMbore Bureau) All Washington County offices will be closed tomorrow in ok VACATION NOTICE We will close our complete operations for business 5:30 PM Saturday July 6th until 8:00 AM Monday July 15th 11 The planet Jupiter has moons The service will- the was purchase" of Mines? location formerly known at the Ole Timer Steakhouse property mi Kingsport Highway near Gray Station Road adjoining Pioneer Heights Subdivision The transfer was made by Minnie Ryan Arney widow of Norton Arney to James Hilbert a businessman on the north side of the city Hilbert an auto dealer plans a restaurant operation was a deal worked out before Mr Hilbert explained then the transaction has been completed and we have remodeled the building for cMitinued use as a restaurant Star Light Lounge and Community college GATE CITY Vj A 1966 resolution calling for a community college to be built in the district covering Wise Scott and Lee counties and Norton was reaffirmed yesterday by the Scott County Board of Supervi-lors The board voted to authorize the executive secretary to draw up option renewal papers or purchase a new site for a community college MMAMMMMAAWINW HAVING WATCH TROUBLE? THINK OF US! Expert repair work VOW UfllfKtlO auarentMd ME! iltlmtlM Jewelers "The little tre tint uvts you more' Acrou tram STERCHI'S WMW1 mwwwowwwiwwMaiw? memory of five members who died during the past year Dr Browne Robert Raul-ston Edward Holder Jesse Street and Albert (Abe) Allen "Hie "constitution of India recognizes 14 languages to County Chairman James Elliott Richard Knight Jonesboro postmaster said window service will be provided but no rural or city deliveries will be made Both banks and business establishments will also be closed ihi so failed it crashed into a' shed and the shed fell on- Becky injuring her back She was dismissed after treatment Anna Feeney 14 Deleacon Apts had a less spectacular accident but was admitted to the hospital after she cut her finger on a fan She is in fair condition Another finger injury happened to William Fields 28 1606 Myrtle Ave when he cut off the end of it on a machine while at work at He was not admitted All -the others were also dismissed They included two victims of bicycle accidents Royce Butler 13 Rt 3 laceration to the right lower arm and Ronnie Black 10 Rt 4 scalp laceration And to round out tiie list Robin Ann Hale three daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hale Rt 3 was treated after she ate a bottle of baby aspirin Bells (Continued from page 1 col 2) American flag from dawn to dusk The proclamation says that 4 1776 is the most memorable epoch in the history of America for it was on this date that the 13 original colonies withdrew their allegiance to the British He pointed out that the existence of America created by the Declaration -of Independence will depend upon the morality soberiety and industry of the American The proclamation says that America greatest noblest and most sublime dream to whioh generations has aspired for Almost all city businesses will shut down for the holiday tomorrow All governmental offices- city county state and federal will be closed There will be no delivery of mail First Presbyterian Church will hold its annual July 4 picnic tomorrow Starting at 10:30 am the church members will make their annual parade through the city then go to the Optimist Camp near Unicoi for the picnic Lawsuit (Continued from page 1 Col 8) of court Filing the suit were Mr and Mrs Allison Mrs Kate Broyles Mr and Mrs Rex Carden Mr and Mrs Robert Crowder Frank Hawkins Mr and Mrs MaynarcLHum-phreys Mr and Mrs Cecil Lilly Mrs Alberta Marshall John Martin Mr and Mrs Arthur Reece Mr and Mrs OC Testerman Mr' and Mrs Bob Vines and Mr rand Mrs Earl Whaley The attorney is Kent Herrin Bailey badly hurt in two-car crash ELIZABETHTON One person was injured here yesterday wreck at ffie corner of Elm and Cedar streets -Harold Bailey 35 417 Holston Ave suffered Jiead Injuries and was admitted to- Johnson City Memorial Hospital where he-was poor to critical condition A spokesman for the Elizabethton police department said the Bailey car collided with a car driven by Jerry Hill Terre Haute Ind Hill told officers that Bailey pulled his car out from theaconer of Elm St Into the path of his vehicle Kentucky -observes Franklin birthday as a holiday Save by July 10th Earn from July 1st i Dividends are quarterly at Johnson First Federal Be you get a juicy slice of that dividend open or add to -your Savings Account todayl ovacTr in ifg the I CH RAT TWO LOCATIONS 106 KING ST NORTH ROAN AT SUNSET.