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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1962
Page
2
Meadows 34 of Kent received a one year term for voluntary manslaughter in the death of Donald Pack during a moonshine dispute. He previously pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and gets credit for time served. The sentence runs concurrently with a federal moonshining sentence.
Arnold Lee Vance and Roger Lee Belcher, Fayette County teens, charged with the murder of Dr. Archer A. Wingrobe and housekeeper Georgia Broyles, are being moved to Weston State Hospital for complete psychiatric examinations at their lawyers R. J. Thrift and Sam W. Price request. Indicted for murder this term, they will likely not face trial this term as they undergo 60 days of evaluation.
Mrs Gregory Hattie Albert Gregory is improving at Beckley Hospital per her husband. He says she suffered a little back set Thursday but is recovering. She was confined April 2 after collapsing near the Raleigh County Courthouse where she is director of the Beckley office of the West Virginia Department of Welfare.
A Fort Worth Texas advertisement promotes Old Line Legal Reserve Life Insurance for people aged 50 to 80. The policy requires no medical exam and promises no agent calls, urging readers to send name address and year of birth to Central Security Life Insurance Co. for free information.
City police assessed $75 in damages after a collision at Third Avenue and Park Avenue at 7 40 a m. Drivers named were Billy Hugh Lester 32 Daniels and Robert H Berry 20 of 210 Mills St Beckley. Berry was charged with improper registration and failing to control his vehicle. he must appear in Police Court next Monday night. No injuries reported.
Geneva neutrals at the disarmament conference propose a monitoring system led by scientists from uncommitted countries to police a nuclear test ban. The plan faces U.S. and British concerns over on site inspections and sanctions. Brazil's Assumpeao de Araujo presented the memorandum, tracing roots to a Swedish proposal, envisioning an international network allied to national observation posts.
The Supreme Court refused to reconsider its March 5 ruling that airports may be liable for nuisance damage suits by nearby property owners troubled by low flying planes. The decision upheld a $12,690 award to Thomas Griggs tied to Allegheny County’s Greater Pittsburgh Airport after a nine year fight.
Schulte 41 of Montgomery formerly of Beckley owned Montgomery Cut Flower Co. He moved 12 years ago with survivors including wife Dorothy, two daughters, and his parents. Funeral arrangements await arrival of his parents in Charleston. Active pallbearers named.
James Weldon Brown 43 died 9 15 p m Sunday at Wyoming General Hospital after transfer from Mullens City Jail where he grew ill following a drunken charge. Born April 27 1918 in Cass he was a World War II veteran and member of American Legion Post 106. Survived by three sisters and a brother. Funeral 1 p m Wednesday First Presbyterian Mullens Rev T K Morrison, burial Sunset Memorial Park Beckley. Body at Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Mullens after 8 p m today.
Mrs Lena Jane Rorabough aged 70 of Rt 1 Fayetteville died Saturday after a long illness in a Bethesda hospital. Final rites will be at Gatewood Church of God at 2 PM Tuesday with Rev Ted Fox officiating. Burial follows at Huse Memorial. The body will be taken from Dodd-Payne Funeral Home to her home at 4 PM today and to the church one hour before services.
Vernon Pinson aged 59 of Bradley died at Beckley Hospital at 6 45 am after a long illness. He was born June 26 1902 in Kanawha County son of Maggie Pinson and the late Gus Pinson and a member of United Mine Workers Local at Helen. Surviving are wife Opal two daughters Zeehanna Hamilton Bradley and Margaret Moore Atlanta Ga two sisters Pearl Thompson Beckley and Deda Hall Pax and five grandchildren. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday Tyree Funeral Home Chapel Mount Hope burial in family cemetery Route 1 Mount Ope. Body at the funeral home after 3 pm Tuesday for calling hours.
Graveside services for the infant son of John Paul and Joan Canterbury Baugues of Granttown were held at Sunset Memorial Park at 3:30 p m with Dr James W Witherspoon presiding. The infant died at birth Sunday in a Fairmont hospital. Surviving are the parents a brother John Paul Jr paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs W M Baugues Metalton and the maternal grandmother Mrs O C Canterbury Beckley. Keyser Bryant Funeral Home arranged the rites.
George Washington Cook 75 of Cyclone died in a two car crash near Cyclone Wednesday. Retired logging contractor born April 25 1886 in Cyclone. Survived by four sons Paul Robert George and Lowell and daughter Zelma and brother Perry. Burial in Cook Cemetery. McNeely Funeral Home Man in charge of arrangements.
Marian Reed, 64, of Clay, died at 4 30 a m today in Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Lester L. Pritt aged 39 of Route 4 Charleston died at 8 30 a m today in the Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital.
A state spokesman said the seizure of the Soiichi Maru wrapped up the crackdown on Japanese fishing activity in the strait. Officials stressed protecting Kodiak Island crab grounds, noting crab fishing last year totaled 27 million pounds. The hunt for the second vessel Shoichi Maru No. 7 continued by the Widgeon with a motorbarge and an earlier search by air halted at night.
President De Gaulle named Georges Pompidou to succeed outgoing Premier Michel Debre. Pompidou, new to parliament and the government, leads a cabinet without party affiliation. Parliament will not approve the cabinet as in the Fourth Republic. a policy statement will be followed by a debate and vote. Debre and his entire cabinet resigned after a record term of over three years.
Robert Dale Honaker four day old son of Ker mit and Mary Jane Honaker of Mabscott died at a local hospital at 10 10 a m graveside rites conducted at 3 p m today in Honaker Cemetery Arnett with the Rev John Richardson in charge Survivors include two brothers Michael and Joey paternal grandmother Mrs Wilda Honaker of Arnett and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Basil Shumate of Stover Melton Mortuary in charge
Final rites for George Ernest Peters 58 of Coal City will be conducted at 2 p m Tuesday in the Coal City Community Church with Elders Eugene Nicholas and Lowell Lilly in charge. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. He died at his home at 11 45 a m Saturday after an apparent heart attack. He was born in Franklin County Virginia.
Funeral services for Clarence Sullivan age 62 of Minden will be held at 2 PM Tuesday in the Thomas Fa ee Home Chapel Oak Hill with Rev Wade Kidd officiating Burial will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park Sullivan died Friday in a Beckley hospital Friends may call after 3 PM today at the funeral home
Funeral services for Robert Henry Worley 75 of Calloway Heights were held at 3 p m in Calloway Heights Baptist Church with Rev H A McClung officiating Burial followed in Wildwood Cemetery Worley died at 1045 p m Saturday after a two week illness He was born February 25 1887 in Raleigh County a lifelong resident of Summers and Raleigh counties and longtime Calloway Heights resident He belonged to Calloway Heights Baptist Church and the UMWA He worked 22 years for The New River Co at Skelton and previously was in the timber business He is survived by Mae Worley of Calloway Heights two sons William R of Mabscott and Delmer J of Maxwell Hill a daughter Mrs Faye Calloway of Clinton Tennessee one brother Leth of Thurmond nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren Active pallbearers were Samuel Worley Charles R Worley Mike Vargo Bernard Thompson Ross Houchins and Earl Pittman
In Berlin, John F. Kennedy's adviser maps U S resolve after Washington talks. He warns Germans to stay vigilant yet asserts Americans remain committed to defending West Berlin and its ties to the West. He cites German responsibility in solving their own problems.
Mrs Joseph P Cofer the daughter of Dr and Mrs R G Broaddus of Beckley was reported in critical condition in a Chattanooga Tennessee hospital. A family spokesman said she is slightly improved today after first hospital admission for the birth of a daughter Virginia Randolph Cofer on March 21. She returned to the hospital and has been undergoing treatment since Tuesday. Dr and Mrs Broaddus are in Chattanooga with their daughter and her family.
OAS commandos blocked off streets with disabled vehicles and prepared for a French security assault in Algiers. After about seven hours the commandos withdrew as no attack occurred and the city returned to normal traffic and activity.
Henry S Jordan age 65 of Whitby died at his home at 1 45 a m after a long illness. He was a retired miner. Survived by widow Emma four sons Samuel Rock Hill South Carolina James Tucson Arizona John Colorado and Pray Tha Salisbury North Carolina six daughters Mrs Nannie Westbrook Stanford Connecticut Mrs Mary Sturgess Salisbury North Carolina Mrs Mattie Draffton Jonben Mrs Ernes tine Rogers Cleveland Ohio Mrs Thelma Thompson and Mrs Estella Edmonds both of Whitby. 24 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Body at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor pending arrangements.
Funeral services for 89 year old Betty Hairston of Beckley will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Henry DuBois in charge. Burial follows at Greenwood Memorial Park. She died at her son's home at 316 Barber Ave after 11:45 p.m. Saturday. Survived by her son Sam Hairston and a grandson. Body lies at Trent and Durgan Funeral Home with viewing after 5 p.m. today.
Four Raleigh County men were jailed after a Shady Spring restaurant brawl at English Village. Garland Jennings William Chick Beckley Perry Bennett Bobby Gilkerson were arrested on drunkenness moonshine Red Man Act conspiracy profanity resisting an officer destruction of property assault and battery and related charges. Jennings Gilkerson Bennett posted bonds before Magistrate Joe Rodriguez and face hearings. Scarbro, held on destruction of property fighting in public conspiracy and improper vehicle registration.
The article notes U.S. Secretary Rusk pushing for international control of Berlin access with East German input, upsetting West Germans. It outlines proposed nonaggression pacts, Soviet-American exchanges, and East-West German committees aimed at curbing postwar German territorial gains and easing tensions between NATO and the Communist bloc. Britain backs the plan while France opposes negotiations and supports Adenauer.
Republican National Chairman William E. Miller said Republicans should win eight state governorships including California Pennsylvania Ohio and Michigan and have a fair chance in seven more Alaska Colorado Connecticut Maryland Nevada Texas and Oklahoma In a speech to the National Republican Women's Conference Miller cited 35 governorships at stake 21 held by Democrats He warned of a growing voter unrest against President Kennedy’s administration noting discontent with spending and policies.
TOKYO (UPI) The Chinese people's congress ended a 20 day secret session with a harsh critique of U S imperialism over Taiwan and a pledge of loyal friendship with the Soviet bloc. Premier Chou En Lai warned of hard work to overcome natural calamities and economic difficulties while noting massive wheat purchases from Canada to feed the population.
Fires killed two people including five year old Karen Wilmouth who suffered burns over 70 percent of her body when her clothes ignited near an open stove. She died Sunday in a Charleston hospital. The other victim was identified as Fires Cash who was already deceased.
All 400 workers are expected back by Wednesday at the Standard Ultramarine and Color Co. plant in Huntington after a five month strike ended this past weekend.
Labor Secretary Arthur J. Goldberg summoned Pan American World Airways and the pilots union to an afternoon conference in his office to avert a strike due midnight. Army commandos attacked a French camp near Oran but were repelled after a three hour gun battle. Melinda Michele Durocher, daughter of Lorriane Day and Leo Durocher, wed Jack Thompson, UCLA music student, in Las Vegas Saturday.
A suit to collect $600 in wages was filed for Gladys Little of Beckley. She says Emil Cimala employed her to manage the Tuddle House on Mount Hope Road and dismissed her, claiming $300 due for March and April. Additional suits include Williamson Co. seeking $1,514.16 from Virginia Pace and Frank Alderson of Frank's Plumbing, and Houchins Manufacturing Co. vs Berchie and S. W. Vandall for $364.88 and lien priority. Other defendants named include J. H. Lilly Land Co. and several Crab Orchard entities tied to a block building in the Lilly Midway Addition.
UPI reports the women's Mirror Magazine begins a course on the art of flirting aimed at married single widowed or waiting women. Dundee Scotland Fi ona Campbell 20 to switch her wedding to fit a wider crinoline dress. Marshall Parker says rally of Democratic candidates draws only candidates and he has shaken hands with all. A London Express cartoon comments on rising potato prices and jokes Kennedy as prime minister.
The Beckley Rescue Squad administered treatment to Jack R. Chandler at 316 Tees Rd at 2 55 a m Sunday after he suffered an attack from an undetermined illness. Chandler is reportedly recovered and working today.
The interview analyzes productivity, rising costs, and potential price increases in 1962. It notes a roughly six percent cost rise over three years after accounting for productivity gains, predicts a remedy is needed, and cites fringe-benefit costs around 100 million dollars annually. It also covers Kennedy’s remarks on steel price increases and Soviet misquotation of those comments.
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