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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1960

Page

8

Still Could Be Nominated Shafer Quits House Race In Row Over Job

Raleigh County school transportation chief Shafer faced Board of Education for pursuing multiple jobs while running for the House of Delegates. He withdrew his delegate bid, claiming he sought to aid schools. Board debated time away from Seattle district, with support from Dr. Wray and Superin tendent Trail. Other actions included auctioning seven abandoned schools, paying a tractor debt, and setting Sept. 7 as the new term start. Viola St Clair resigns as county health nurse effective May 1 after 11 years.

Everett R. Shafer Raleigh County Board of Education O. A. Phillips Phillips Shafer House of Delegates Sherman Trail Johnstown Road Trail E. B. Wray Jr Director of Transportation Anthony J. Sparacino Democratic Executive Committee Sparacino Cleveland Jackson Bragg Mills Branch Mt. Olive Tom Meadows Upper White Oak Richmond District High School Charles Hodel State Director of Transportation For Action Viola St Clair St Clair West Virginia Raleigh Washington Sophia Hoblitzell George W. King Sixths King E. K Virginia Stevens Charleston Litz Cuz Eddie’’ McGinnis Ted Kessinger Paul J. Fourney Perry Clay Price Harold H. Smith James G. Windle Jr George B. Chambers Lwis Meadows Irene Moye Republican Women’s Club Harold H. Hedrick

Neely Revercomb Concur On One Point GOP Victory

At the Republican Know Your Candidates dinner in the Elks Club about 225 party members heard Chapman Revercomb and Harold E. Neely spar over state issues. Neely criticized a "reject everything" legislature while Revercomb urged positive action to attract industry and fix unemployment with roads, forests, and training. both praised Grover Hedrick in whose memory the event was held.

Republican Women’s Club Elks Club Ted Kessinger Elmer Dodson Charleston Republican Party Chapman Revercomb Harold E. Neely John D. Hoblitzell Wva Robert C. Byrd West Virginia Neely Hinton Revercomb Republican Board of Public Works Pinecrest Walter Cecil George Miles Stanley Grover C. Hedrick Hedrick Beckley Senate Ohio Kanawha Interior Ohio River Cleveland St. Lawrence Waterway Hoblitzell Richard M. Nixon Nixon

Teacher Recommendations Approved By School Board

The Raleigh County Board of Education approved teacher recommendations from the superintendent's staff at its regular meeting at the Courthouse Tuesday night. The action covered elementary and high school staff, including probationary contract appointments, continuing contracts, and returns from leave of absence for multiple named teachers and schools such as Shady Spring, Fairdale, Mark Twain, and Woodrow Wilson, with numerous principals and coordinators listed.

Raleigh County Bacontown Barbara Maciejczyk McKinley Lola Maynor Rhodell Beverly McClung Bradley Charles M. McKinney Lower White Oak Frances Meador Sand Branch Leslie Meador Collins Bernard F. Mills Hollywood Nora Noonkester Coal City Marilyn Parrish Byrd-Pril-terman Pasqualyn Peelish Sullivan Martha Phelps Pettus Pearl Scott Table Rock Leonard G. Sims Sylvia Mary Slipkovitch Stoco Pearl Smith Shady Spring Vaughn Stanley Homebound Blanche Thorpe Mary Thurman Affinity James Vaughn East Killivan Virginia Vines Princewick Mary Walker Stamford Mettie Walker Phyllis Walker Mark Twain Betty Wilson Mabscott Joseph M. Bailes Charles W. Bragg Trap Hill Rayalene Brizendine Clear Fork William F. Burleson Arlene Chambers Marsh Fork Nora Lee Cole Donald D Elizabeth McLaughlin Twila McVey Albertine Meador Gerald Miller Joseph R. Millner Jr Byrd Prillerman Gene Neil Jack Patton Lanier Ratcliffe Woodrow Wilson Betty Sheppard Herman P.sparks Janice Starkey Fred Ta Dorothy Marie Thompson Lincoln Mae Welch Midway Trixie Wood Claude Atwood Sophia Thomas B. Baker Carl Bolen Voactional Carl Bangus Ida Carper Vocational Shirley Evans Virgie Grim Gene K. Hedrick Beckley Junior High Robin A. Jarrell Arlene Meadows James T. Morgan Jr Dora O'Neal Wylantha Pierce Lawrence E.pruett Jr Nina Putinsky Lois Schneider Alan Staton Joyce Stover William R. Warden Julian E. Williams Edna Copeland Anna Lee Fleming Eccles Agnes Lowe Nellie McMillion Tams Patricia MecNeish Macel Mills Frances Straughan Sue White Fairdale Bertie Carl L. Neff Sophia High Sophia High School Katherine Abbott Stoco Junior High Margaret Moye Benny Grim Woodrow Wilson High School

Purchase Of New Cruisers For Police Force Approved

Beckley City Council approved buying three Dodge police cruisers from Duncan-Catron Motor Co for 2400 plus trading in the three 1959 Chevrolets. The actual cost for the three units is 8419.50 after a 6019.50 trade-in. Other bids and engine specs were discussed, with delivery promised within 30 days. A separate purchase of a mowing unit was approved for 1986.50, to aid parks and fields maintenance.

Duncan-Catron Motor Co Duncan-Catron Lewis Chevrolet Lewis Grady Whitlock Ford Raleigh Motor J. S. Larrick George B. Chambers Duncan - Catron Tyree Chrysler Corporation Council Raleigh Motor Sales Cecil L. Miller James Kessinger Recreation Board Dearing Brothers Kessinger The Street Department

Election Information Object of League Meet

Beckley Civic League will hold Operation Voting Information on Saturday at 7 30 p m in Stratton High auditorium. S E Warren and Junius Flynn, co chairmen, say the meeting introduces the voting public to candidates seeking nomination or election. All candidates are invited to participate. Warren stresses informed voting for all Negroes regardless of party. Refreshments to be served. Australia note follows.

Beckley Civic League Stratton High School S. E. Warren Junius Flynn Political Activities Committee League Warren Civic League

Major League Scores and Highlights From The Day

Key results include PCA Los Angeles 27 Chicago 12 and St. Louis 4 San Francisco 2. Notable plays feature Gilliam Moon Roseboro Wills Drysdale and Altman with RBIs, while 2B hits go to Moon Roseboro Drysdale and Cunningham Sawatski Covey Amalfitano. DP details and pitcher lines are listed for multiple games.

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