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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1962
Page
2
Fidel Castro demands 62 million dollars for the release of 1,180 invaders as families press for settlements ranging from 25 000 to 500 000 per man. A four member Cuban delegation will meet in Havana on Tuesday, with a public trial wrapping up last week and no verdict announced.
Leaders of four large churches met in Washington to discuss a historic merger. Methodist Bishop Glenn R. Phillips Episcopal Bishop Robert F. Gibson Jr. Rev. Dr. David G. Colwell and Rev. Dr. James I. McCord headed delegations representing the Methodist Church Episcopal Church United Church of Christ and United Presbyterian Church. The talks focus on procedure with no decisive outcomes expected at this stage. Other denominations may be invited if progress continues.
Roy Buzzy Hambric aged 17 of MacArthur is reported in good condition at Beckley Memorial Hospital after a one car crash at 9 50 p m. Tommy James 16 of Crab Orchard the car’s driver was charged with reckless driving and awaited a court date. Hambric suffered a broken rib and head cuts as the car was demolished.
France continues discussions on emasing policies while Algerian settlement lingers. Official tallies show 20,402,503 ballots cast with 19,300,026 valid. Yes votes reached 17,505,473. no votes 1,794,553. invalid 1,102,477.
Huntington civil engineer Luther M. Goodall aged 44 died Sunday from burns suffered March 9 when he fell into a vat of scalding water at an industrial plant. He died after suffering burns over 96 percent of his body. A 1941 Marshall College graduate and World War II veteran.
Students and faculty at Woodrow Wilson High School gathered in the auditorium at 11 a.m. today for a memorial service honoring Mrs. Wayne Reynolds who died Thursday. The program featured choral performances, scripture, prayers, and tributes from faculty and students followed by closing readings and benediction.
A 100 man posse with bloodhounds hunted 12 armed convicts who escaped a Wayne County Prison Camp in Georgia. Thirteen fugitives were recaptured within 24 hours, nine trapped by a shotgun armed group Sunday night. One robber, Warren Ray, was shot and wounded and hospitalized. State officials call the escape the worst in Georgia history and warn residents to secure homes along U.S. 301.
Bald Knob Ski Slopes Inc of Ghent is sued for 438 in Raleigh County Circuit Clerk’s office. Invoices for ski equipment bought from Dec 6 1960 to Feb 9 1961 are attached to Bromley Mountain Ski Club’s complaint from Peru Vermont doing business as Seesaw’s Ski Equipment. Samuel Solins and Coleman represent the plaintiff. A separate suit by B K Daniels of Beckley against Elizabeth Mann and James Mann seeks a court order to sell property in Land Co. addition with proceeds divided among owners.
A 16 year old Beckley youth was arrested by Beckley Police at 4 20 a m Sunday and charged with entering without breaking. Officers reported the boy reportedly took about 40 in change from a ash drawer at Beckley Paint Co. on South Fayette St. Beckley police also report a separate assault case involving Kenneth Adkins of Terry.
A writer covering a Rome fight meets a girl whose father’s fame is tested after he uncovers an ancient statue called The Seated Gladiator. Sensitivity over boxing on TV spreads to film and radio, with Multer’s bill prompting worries on future releases. Some predict viewers return after initial upheaval.
Funeral services for Garland Queen Brooks 70 of Princeton will be at Burke Memorial Baptist Church with burial in Adkins Cemetery. He died in a Bluefield hospital after a period of illness. survivors include wife Nellie Dove Brooks two daughters two sisters and four brothers. Final rites for Dr Alvin G Bowles 74 of 1401 Harper Rd will be at Melton Mortuary Chapel with burial in Woodmere Cemetery Huntington. He died in Raleigh General Hospital after a long illness.
Mrs Mae McGhee 64 of Newport News Va former Hinton resident died at 1045 p m Sunday in a News hospital She was born in Summers County July 25 1896 and lived in Newport News 27 years She is survived by a son Billy Joe Thomas a granddaughter three stepsons four stepdaughters and several brothers Her husband Maynard McGhee died in April 1951 Funeral services will be held at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Hinton Thursday at 2 p m with Rev H P Hackney in charge Burial will be in Restwood Memorial Estates
Ira Pierce Ferguson 48 of Cool Ridge died at 2 15 a m Sunday at home after an apparent heart attack. He leaves a wife Mackie Ransom Ferguson a son Ira in Germany two daughters Mrs Freida Cole Shady Spring and Sheila Ferguson at home three brothers Eva Clarence and Alfred Ferguson and three sisters Mrs H E Waddell Mrs Nora Wyatt and Mrs Velma Webb. The body is at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Thomas Harvey Keaton 83 of 119 Williams Street former Beckley insurance man will be held at 2 p m Wednesday at the First Christian Church with Dr Walter H Griswold officiating Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park He died Sunday night in Raleigh General Hospital after a long illness Keaton operated the T H Keaton Insurance Co for 25 years before retirement He had worked for the Wilkes Insurance Agency Born June 4 1878 in Culloden Cabell County he moved to Beckley in 1913 He was a deacon at the First Christian Church for 34 years Surviving are a son mass Jr of Chicago a daughter Mrs Frances Martin Beckley and two grandchildren The Caffee Funeral Home directed arrangements Pallbearers include Liewyn Wilkes Kyle Phipps Opie Hedrick William Watts Russ Parsons William File Robert French and Paul Phipps
Angelo Pompie, 34, remains in critical condition with doctors reporting he is somewhat improved after a crash. Authorities said he was transported to a city hospital with injuries not released, as the investigation continues.
Harry G. Zimmerman aged 50 of 611 Frazier Street Lewisburg died at 7 30 am today at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital where admitted March 23 for treatment. Body remains at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home pending arrangements.
Louis Farris of Beckley will have a high mass at 8 30 a m Tuesday at St Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Rev Michael Lazy celebrant Burial is planned at Sunset Memorial Park He died in a local hospital Friday at 1150 p m The body remains at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home until service time.
Seville Spain Juan Belmonte famed as one of the greatest matadors in history died of a heart attack Sunday on his bull ranch where he had lived in retirement since 1937. Also among reported deaths Alfred H Cosden 89 drugstore magnate died Sunday in New York. Italian Garibaldi relative Italia Garibaldi granddaughter of Giuseppe Garibaldi died Sunday in Rome.
Hamrick of the institution withdraws from service blaming the 1962-63 budget as unrealistic and unworkable. Denmar is slated to receive 495725 dollars for 1962-63, up 49215 from the current year. Hamrick cites irritation with state administrations and says he will quit.
U S Special Forces teams work with South Vietnamese units in isolated villages to protect locals from Communist guerrilla pressure while identification of dead and missing Americans is withheld pending family notification.
W A Riffe a U S Commissioner since 1955 submitted his resignation to United States District Court Judge John H Field Jr early last week but has not received word of acceptance. Veteran lawyer Beckley Sawyer says he has practiced over 40 years in Beckley and will continue his practice. He was City Police Judge in 1927-28 and served as Raleigh County Criminal Court judge 1944 to 1950. He studied at George Washington University and Cumberland University. Riffe maintains his office at 112 N Heber St.
Judge Harry L. McCreery presided as Lester Hoskins 33 of Kennedy Street East Beckley received 30 days in Raleigh County Jail for contempt of court after failing to answer an indictment charging rape. The court noted defense counsel provided only this morning, with no time to prepare. Jurors were excused until 10 a.m. Wednesday. The docket included remands and resets for several cases including drunk driving and forgery indictments.
Hollywood correspondent Vernon Scott reports Sophia Loren Natalie Wood and Audrey Hepburn Piper Laurie Geraldine Page and Natalie Wood lead best actress contenders for the 34th Academy Awards in Santa Monica with West Side Story favored to win many awards Judgment at Nuremberg The Hustler The Guns of Navarone and Fanny also among top nominees Bob Hope to host at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium with ABC television and radio coverage at 10 30 p m EST.
McQuade becomes marshal following succession by Joe Ward and interim appointee. Kennedy nominates him after Byrd Randolph approval amid poll tax debate. Born Nov 4 1905 in Raleigh County, McQuade’s staff includes chief deputy J Robert Miller. office to reopen in the new Federal Building.
Four northern Virginia state legislators filed a federal suit in Alexandria seeking an injunction to block 140 primaries and general elections in 1963, aiming to open doors to urban voters after the Tennessee apportionment ruling. Also notes shipwrecked Americans in Cuba, Rusk-Democratic push on foreign aid, a Tel Aviv train tragedy, Britons mutiny at sea, Mansfield predicts Congress in session to Labor Day, Kennedy to view naval exercises, and state briefs from Harpers Ferry to Huntington on local events and strikes.
Laura Rogers, 41, of Besoco, was released from Raleigh County Jail at 9 a.m. after posting $500 bond before U.S. Commissioner Claude Hill Jr. in Fayetteville on a charge of possession of moonshine. She was arrested with William Smith, 54, of Besoco, at 8:50 p.m. Saturday by agents of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division. Both waived to the grand jury. Smith was held in lieu of $500 bond.
Commodities will be distributed at Sprague Free Will Baptist Church on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon. Recipients should bring their own containers.
The executive board of the Raleigh County Mental Health Association will meet at 528 Woodlawn Ave the home of Mrs Nathan Rose Pickus at 7 30 p m Tuesday An annual dinner meeting will be served in the Interstate Hosts Glasshouse at 6 30 p m Thursday
The Farmers Home Administration offices in the Memorial Building are closed this afternoon and will stay closed until Thursday morning. FHA agent William F. Patton and clerk Mrs. Pauline Peck will attend the annual conference of the agency's county and state staffs at Morgantown headquarters.
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