Costs County Over 345 As Judge Voids Indictment
A defective grand larceny indictment led to a two hour defense argument before Judge Harry L. McCreery, prompting a quash ruling and a continuance for Tay lor Short Ameagle. The court estimated county costs at 349 for the delay as Taylor must be re indicted next term for alleged mining equipment theft valued at 195 on January 14. The session then adjourned toward Thursday at 9:30 a.m. to hear triple murder charges against Lacy Pettry at Dry Creek. Separately, James E. Songer of Woodlawn Avenue will attend a special conference June 19 22 with Travelers Insurance and be admitted to Knight in Armor Club for outstanding production in accident and health insurance.
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Taylor Short
Ameagle
Joe Luchini
Harry L. McCreery
Nit Pickin
Luchini
McCreery
Taylor
Lacy Pettry
Dry Creek
Pettry
Arbutus Brown
Albert Cantley Jr
Buster Brown
James E. Songer
Woodlawn Avenue
Travelers Insurance Company
Songer
Knight In Armor Club
Raleigh Reports 341 Flu Cases
Raleigh County reported 341 cases of influenza like diseases for the week of April 4 to 9, per the State Health Department. Other illnesses included upper respiratory infections 280, animal bites one, chickenpox four, measles one, mumps five, and streptococcal infections 37. Wyoming County reported two tuberculosis cases.
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Raleigh County
State Health Department
Wyoming County
Death by own action ruled in Welch case
Welch reports a tentative ruling of death by own action in the death of Barton Snowden, 57, found with a head wound at his Berwind home. His wife cited recent illness and despondency. Coroner's office continues investigation and will issue an official cause of death later.
Beckley Hearing Service Ad at 210 Main St
Local advertisement for a Beckley West Virginia hearing service located at 210 Main St with the phone number 253-6352 promising attentive hearing care and customer service.
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Main St
Beckley
W. Va
Hartke proposes educational film on senators duties
Washington by Dick West UPI reports Indiana Senator Vance Hartke wants a free public film in the Senate auditorium to explain how senators work and their duties. The piece also notes a Vietnam hospital ward scene in Long Bien showing Viet Cong prisoners in a stark, charged environment.
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Washington
UPI
Indiana
Vance Hartke
Senate
Hartke
Capitol
Wayne Morse
Dore
Long Bien
Viet Nam
Nea
Sgt
Dale Matters
Baltimore
Puff N Hoot matinee hootenanny for children April 23
Dr. Know acts as master of ceremonies for Puff N Hoot a children’s matinee at The Palace Playhouse on Saturday at 2 p m. The New Time Singers Denise Hol landsworth Mike Snyder Dan Snyder join Huntington group. Youth Entertainment Service sponsors. An 7:30 p m adult show features same artists with a different program. Admission 50 cents matinee and $1 evening. box office opens one hour before each show.
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Dr. Know
New Time Singers
Denise Hol
Landsworth, Mike and
Dan’ Snyder
Folk Singers
Huntington
Palace Playhouse
Youth Entertainment Service
Lilly Resignation To Be Acted On By Raleigh County Court
The Raleigh County Court will act on the resignation of James D. Lilly from the North Beckley Public Service District board at a special meeting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. The court may select a successor to Lilly and approve the annual levy order during the session.
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Raleigh County Court
James D. Lilly
North Beckley
Lilly
Martinsburg Water BreakCuts City Supply After Break
A bulldozer damaged a main feeder line near the Martinsburg water works causing about half an hour without water and partial service for longer. Full service was restored using water piped from the Berkeley County Public Service District, which normally draws from Martinsburg. The break remained unrepaired.
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Martinsburg
City Water Works
Berkeley County
Duke student Jerome Saks named to Dean's List
Beckleyan Jerome H Saks son of Mrs Ruth Saks of 423 Woodlawn Ave has been named to the Dean's List at Duke University in Durham NC for the fall semester. A 3.0 average or better is required to obtain this honor.
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Beckleyan
Jerome H. Saks
Ruth Saks
Woodlawn Ave
Duke University
Durham
N. C
Burglarized McDowell County Offices Reported
WELCH UP I The McDowell County Sheriff and clerk offices were ransacked Friday Sheriff R L Martin said About 50 was taken from a drawer in the sheriff s office while the clerk s office appeared undisturbed Authorities noted no forced entry and investigators questioned county officials Saturday to determine how entry occurred
Air Force Seeks 27000 Civilians for Various Roles
The Air Force announced a nationwide campaign to hire 27000 qualified civilians in the coming months. The effort targets 3000 specialists in electronics, mechanical engineering, and equipment maintenance for domestic and overseas assignments.
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Washington
API
Air Force
Pentagon
Unitarian Fellowship Elects New Officers
Retired teacher Eva Keyser of 123 Beckley Ave elected president of the New River Unitarian Fellowship at the annual meeting. Joe Mulligan of Fayetteville named vice president and treasurer, Susan Adams of 119 Granville Ave named secretary. terms begin May 1 for one year. The president recently discharged after hospital treatment for a broken hip. The group approved its annual contribution to the Unitarian Universalist Association in Boston.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
Eva Keyser
Beckley Ave
New River Unitarian Fellowship
Joe Mulligan
Fayetteville
Susan Adams
Granville Ave
Unitarian Universalist Association
Continental
Boston
Wreck on Eisenhower Drive causes $650 in damages
Police report a 1960 car struck a 1962 truck parked on Eisenhower Drive owned by E D Motor Company, with damage estimated at $650 and no injuries.
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Eisenhower
George M. Tyree
Pax
Eisenhower Drive
Tyree
E. D. Motor Company
Virginia
Art Classes Set At New River Park
The Beckley Recreation Board sponsors a six week art course at New River Park beginning Tuesday. The two hour morning session starts at 9 30 and evening classes run 7 30 to 9 30. Mrs Frankie Wheeler is the instructor.
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The
Beckley Recreation Board
New River Park
Frankie Wheeler
Cranberry PTA To Elect Officers
Cranberry Parent Teacher Association will elect new officers at a 7:30 p m meeting Tuesday at the School. A 7 to 7 30 p m room visitation precedes, showcasing 4-H projects. Girl Scout Troop 42 of Cran berry School presents a program including a skit titled School Days.
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Cranberry Parent Teacher Association
Girl Scout Troop 42
Cranberry School
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Pfc
Martinsburg Water Service
McDowell County
Unitarian Fellowship
James E. Ruble
Petersburg
Greyhound
Prince St
Georgia Vinson
Resoco
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W. A. Burke
South Fayette Street
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Billy J. Dixon
Junction Street
Arthur Fugate
Fanhom
Ohio
Danny Fletcher
Dayton
Robert Hayworth
Grandview
Paul Epperly
Frank Harris
Dry Hill
UNITE
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R. D. Watts Insurance
Agency, Inc
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