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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1962
Page
2
Edwin de Barr principal sanitarian of the West Virginia State Department of Health will visit Beckley next week to study the rat problem at the city dump. He and Raleigh County Sanitarian W. B. Hume will survey the dump and report findings and recommendations to County Health Officer Ross P. Daniel and Beckley Mayor Cecil L. Miller.
Jury in Raleigh County Circuit Court returned a verdict for defendant Bobby Joe Mabes in a $100000 suit filed by Rev and Mrs Thomas Parke of 203 S Heber Sr Beaver. They sought $75000 for injuries to Mrs Parke and $15000 for loss of services and companionship. Lawyers for Mabes argued against the claims as deliberations lasted from 3:30 to 5:20 p.m. after a trial that began Monday.
Japanese Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda and Tokyo Governor Ryotaro Azuma welcomed U S governors to Tokyo for an exchange of experience and information. Attending were John Anderson Kansas Elbert Carvel Delaware Steve McNichols Colorado and Grant Sawyer Nevada. Lawrence led the U S delegation seeking closer ties and closer contact with Japanese citizens.
Dr H E Bowles of 1401 Harper Road is listed in poor condition at Raleigh General Hospital after being brought in Saturday for treatment.
In Muscatine Iowa jeweler Ed Hotka age 74 says he will play sparkling golf this summer. He installed a diamond on top of the head of his gold plated putter to serve as a sighting target for his shots.
The Woodrow Wilson High School Flying Eagle Band’s annual minstrel show is moved to Tuesday at 8 p m at the school. Thursday’s performance was canceled after social studies teacher Mrs Wayne Reynolds died from a heart attack at the school and in a local hospital.
Morgantown police report a juvenile confessed to setting fires in nine vacant homes at Westover over three months, all to satisfy boredom. He was arrested Thursday night and detained by juvenile authorities, with no link found to a separate $50,000 downtown blaze. He admitted ensuring no occupants were inside each time, starting last January and culminating last Sunday.
Three men were treated at Beckley Hospital for injuries from an auto accident near Mile Post 51 on the Turnpike. Joseph Diwari of Charleston, S C was reported as the driver. None were believed seriously injured per hospital spokesman.
Philadelphia RCA files a $174 million counterclaim in U S District Court alleging Philco used devious methods to block color TV to extend black and white sales while Ford, having bought Philco, is named as a defendant. The suit ties to a prior $150 million antitrust action against RCA, GE, and the Free Telephone and Telegraph Co.
Phillip Utt 29 of Sophia pleaded nolo contendere to petit larceny in Raleigh County Criminal Court and awaits judgment on April 17. He faced charges of damage to telephone booths totaling 64.40 and theft of 35 in coins on November 16 in Midway and Sophia. Judge Harry L. McCreery recessed other matters due to the absence of Prosecuting Attorney Sparacino.
Memorial Fund event notes the Black Knights Country Club honoring a longtime ladies golf chairman and five time champion. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Beckley Presbyterian Church with Dr. James W. Witherspoon presiding. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers listed include Fred Hurt Ray Martin Clarence Carte J E Otto Robert Thomson Duncan John W Saunders E B Wray L L Scherer and Dr C A Smith.
The article discusses American nuclear superiority and the stated Soviet lead in rockets and deterrence. It notes public Soviet power in missiles but limited proof in nuclear weapon development. Western diplomats doubt the boasts, suggesting they may mask shortcomings to scare nuclear-less nations.
New York report describes a coal shuttle system to move coal by rail without assembly or processing. It claims reduced freight rates and cites resistance to proposed coal slurry pipelines as a major railroad revenue threat. A future shuttle plan may expand to other bulk commodities.
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce said Rex M. Smith was misquoted or misinformed about school losses from population, property, and personal income. Elmore cited 1961 records showing property values over 4 billion dollars and personal income around 3.2 billion, noting 1960 per capita taxes placed WV 40th in the nation.
A Beckley Fire Department crew responded to a trash fire at 716 S Kanawha St at 4 40 p m Thursday. Firemen said Mrs S C Cappellari started the blaze which grew out of control but caused no damage.
In Raleigh County Jail a wedding took place between Danny Puckett and Diane Oney. The ceremony occurred in the women’s quarters dining room with family members present as court proceedings were postponed due to the absence of the prosecuting attorney. An unnamed minister officiated, and the bride wore a winter white dress with gold trim and a veil.
Mrs Lottie Mann 73 of Daniels was struck by a 1961 model car driven by Cleo Andrews of Daniels on Route 19 21 at Beaver. She was admitted to Raleigh General Hospital at 10 a m with head cuts and possible leg fracture. No charges were filed. Beckley State Police reported the incident.
The IRS announced a new casualty loss rule allowing 1961 storm and flood damage deductions on 1962 returns for 11 states Idaho Nevada California Delaware Maryland New Jersey Virginia West Virginia Kentucky North Carolina and New York. Taxpayers should attach a short note to tax returns claiming the casualty loss to speed refunds.
The Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe New Mexico is the oldest public building in the United States built in 1610.
Charles L. Perdue, 33, fined 108 dollars in Raleigh County Jail for drunken driving after Beckley Police arrested him at 3:45 pm Thursday. Additional charges include failure to yield right of way and failure to stop when signaled. Other arrests include Carl Lester Eccles for drunkenness and a peace warrant, and Angelo Peter Ley for driving with an expired registration plate.
NASA astronaut John Glenn reports seeing vast Earth features from orbit including deserts rivers and cities while noting moments of discomfort and the role of knowledge in combating fear. He says Mercury astronauts have spent years preparing and look forward to space rather than dread it.
New York gallery offers letters by astronaut John H. Glenn as genuine historical documents. The Parke-Bernet spokesman said the sale next Tuesday will include letters valued at least $500. The letters pertain to a minor matter in Glenns career compared with his space achievements.
Funeral services for Luther Van vaver Aaron 67 of 114 Bailey Ave will be held with Rev L S in charge at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home then Sunset Memorial Park. Aaron died at home at 9 am after a long illness. he was a retired barber born in Jasper Alabama. Survivors include wife Dora, three sons Gene Duon and Don, a daughter Jeanette Murray, a brother Nat, four sisters and 10 grandchildren. Also noted is Silas Sebers 88 of 604 S Oakwood Dr who died at 10:06 pm after a long illness. he was a Baptist, former coal miner, survived by wife Dora Chadwell Sebers, two sons, two daughters, two brothers, one sister, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Burial at Sunset Memorial Park after 3:30 pm Sunday at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel. The bodies to remain at respective funeral homes.
Thomas M. Settle 61 of Cleveland and formerly of Ingram Branch died after a long illness in St. Vincent's Hospital Cleveland. A retired Greyhound bus driver he was born April 2 1901 at Deep Water son of Walter E. and Cora Bostic Settle. Survived by three brothers Lewis Jim Jeston and William C and sister Mrs Sadie Golden. Burial in Ingram Branch Cemetery.
Howard William Gray 44 of Chicago formerly Whitesville dies March 24 after short illness. Funeral 1 p m Saturday at Free Will Baptist Church Fairdale with Rev Doff Harvey. Burial Trump Cemetery Fairdale. Survived by wife Wayie of Fairdale five sons Donald Chicago Howard Charles David Richard all at home three daughters Henrietta Owens Nellie Mae Gray Loretta at home mother Dollie Gray Whitesville brother Tom Whitesville one grandchild. Body arriving from Chicago today. Armstrong Funeral Home Whitesville to house.
Graveside rites for the daughter of Mrs Frances Banther Simmons and the late Johnny Lee Banther, who died at birth, were to be conducted at 10 a m in the family cemetery at Simon. Evans Funeral Home, Oceana, arranged the services.
Mrs Minnie Lee Lucas 81 of Fayetteville dies Thursday at Oak Hill Hospital after illness. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Fayetteville Baptist Church with Rev J A Crosier and Rev R B Nelson officiating. Survived by two sons L D Lucas of Fayetteville and R C Lucas of Oak Hill, daughter Mrs Stella Dummitt of Vinton Ohio, brother Roy Dempsey, sister Mrs Lillian, and nine grandchildren. Body to be moved from Dodd Payne Funeral Home to church one hour before service.
Mackie Shackelford Lookout died Thursday evening at Pine Lodge Nursing Home Beckley after a long illness. A charter member of Lookout Baptist Church she belonged to the Women s Missionary Society and the Lookout Farm Women s Club. Surviving two sons Charles T Fayetteville and Julian Lookout a daughter Mrs Margaret Fottrell Chattanooga Tenn two sisters Mrs Grace Hardiman Saratoga and Miss Della Tully Lookout. Funeral was at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lookout Baptist Church with Rev Curtis Whaley and Rev Charles S Thompson in charge Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens near Ansted. Dodd Payne Funeral Home Fayetteville directed services at the church one hour before.
Graveside rites were to be held at 11 a m today for Helen, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Bene, with the ceremony to take place in an unnamed cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Robertson 85 Charleston will be held at 2 p m Saturday at Naoma Primitive Baptist Church with Elders Walker and C M Pendleton and Rev W L Tate in charge Burial will follow in Satties Cemetery Charleston She died Thursday at home after a short illness She is survived by sister Mrs Mary E Tate and two brothers Fred W Dudley and Walter C Dudley all of Charleston plus 16 grandchildren 35 great grandchildren and 26 great great grandchildren
Mrs. Rena Fannie Scarbro of Sandlick, 63, died at 3 p.m. Thursday after falling ill at home. A life-long Raleigh County resident and Mattsville Freewill Baptist Church member, she was born February 28 1889 and was survived by two sons Frank Massey and James Richmond and 13 grandchildren. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Mattsville Church with Rev. Jim Godbey. burial in Cook Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
Mrs Mary Grasty 88 of 115 Eleventh Street died at home Thursday 8 p m after a long illness The body lies at Wright and Anderson Funeral Home awaiting arrangement details.
James Archer Wilson 87 of 311 Gregory Street died at 7 15 p m Thursday in a local hospital. Funeral arrangements remain incomplete and the body is at the Trent and Sons funeral home.
In Lincoln County, 81 year old Mrs. Rachel Workman went missing March 8 after firing a shotgun at 17 year old Ronnie Roger Adkins of Midkiff. An autopsy cites a broken neck and chest injuries with no bullet or knife wounds. Adkins died later from his injuries. two teenage boys with him admitted breaking into the home after a lie detector test. Police note moss and broken limbs show Workman possibly fell while fleeing.
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