Court weighs Ferrell Oyster case and state Building Commission
The West Virginia Supreme Court weighs the appeal of former Logan County Sheriff John W. Ferrell Jr challenging his ouster and the legality of a $20,500 payment dispute over two sunken towboats. The session also tests the power and status of the State Building Commission amid plans for a new state office complex.
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Herb Little
Associated Press
State Building Commission
West Virginia Supreme Court
John W
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Logan County
Ferrell
Logan
Zanet Greg Staker
Logan' County
Circuit Court
William L. Jacobs
Thelma Ann
Mary Alice
Supreme Court
Hulett Smith
Grand Jury to Hear One Murder Case in June Term
Grand jurors met Tuesday to consider about 35 cases and are expected to report indictments Thursday. One murder case involves the death of Thomas E. Wilson, 29, of Court Street. Alberta Hopkins, 33, who was arrested on a warrant for the slaying, had charges dismissed in Municipal Court when evidence was not presented. Judge William Thompson appointed Ferg Giannakis of Charleston as foreman of the 16 member panel. Other jurors include W. V. McGinnis, Ray Smith, Lawrence Hangus, Harold Moore, Mrs Graphis Cavender, Charles Waugh, Margaret Tuttle, Hilda Taylor, John L. Ramsey, Sherman Harless, Ralph Dement, Burl W. Harper, Lyle Wilshire, Weldon M. Jones, and June Dunlap. Grand jurors will report off and on during July to continue deliberations.
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William Thompson
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Charleston
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Graphis Cavender
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Margaret Tuttle
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Crown Hill
John L. Ramsey
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Sherman Harless
St. Albans
Ralph Dement
Burl W. Harper
South Charleston
Lyle Wilshire
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