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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1968
Page
2
The report highlights a Gospel Sing, the Golden Gloves Tournament, and the Bradley Horse Show. A new ambulance type automobile project began under Jim Lilly’s presidency and continued under John Meadows, marking ongoing organizational leadership and community activities.
Nine divorce decrees were issued in Raleigh County Circuit Court according to clerk records. Ell a Alderman Adkins had her maiden name restored. Bertie Cook Neely's maiden name Cook restored. Peggy Jo Pack awarded custody of one child. Nina Dorothy Andrews to Vernon Andrews with two children. Alvin McMullin from Beatrice McMullin. Mary Ellen Wooten to Thomas Wooten with Reed maiden name restored. Corena Burgess Farley restored maiden name Farley. Donald M. Fair with custody of three children to the defendant. Ibra Moses from Ella Moses.
The Raleigh County Circuit Court issued a default judgment for $392.79 against Charles Helvey doing business as Helvey's Amoco in Beckley in a State Tax Commission case.
Wyoming County Board of Education approved assignments for teachers at several schools in Pineville and surrounding areas including Oceana High School Baileysville High School Pineville Junior High and Huff Consolidated Nine resignations were accepted and non teaching staff changes were approved The board also resolved bus routes bids and a policy change affecting Matheny Jesse and Oceana Grade school transportation amid parental concerns about crowded buses
Federal tax liens totaling 12 221.24 have been filed against Plaza Construction Co in the Raleigh County clerk s office Taxes of 11 723.91 on form 941 and 497.33 on form 940 are due for the January through May 1968 period. Plaza Construction Co was building the Town and Country Shopping Center at Sprague near Beckley where work stopped in late February. Both financial and labor difficulties were encountered.
Charleston's John Amos faces fresh criticism from Thomas A. Hutto of Nitro and Robert Burke of Wheeling for his handling of West Virginia's delegation to the Democratic National Convention. Hutto accuses Amos of omitting elected delegates' information, dodging caucuses, and violating party rules, urging resignation.
Freeman Collins, 62, a Boone County murder convict at Huttonsville Medium Security Prison, escaped Monday afternoon by a rope made from binding twine. Guards tracked the trail with dogs for three miles before it went cold, marking the second wall escape in the prison’s 31 year history and causing embarrassment for officials.
Jurors were questioned by Judge on business ties to West Virginia and federal government, with sixteen affirmative jurors removed. Six defendants sat with lawyers as voir dire concluded and a seven man five woman jury plus six alternates was empaneled. A doctor advised Brown with hypertension not be in court beyond six hours. the panel will be housed at the Daniel Boone Hotel for the trial.
Six business establishments were firebombed in Little Rock as police enforced a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew amid racial violence. Firebombs failed to explode, causing little damage. Gunfire and sniping were reported near police HQ. no injuries. Curfew tightened. security near polling sites for Democratic primary runoff. Governor Rockefeller canceled a Santa Fe speaking engagement to stay in state.
Graveside services for Michael Brian Bailey infant son of James and Carolyn Bailey Jr. will be at Sunset Memorial Park at 1 p.m. with Rev. Ralph Harris officiating. He died at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday in a local hospital. Survived by maternal George and Carolyn Harrison of Bluefield and paternal George and James Bailey of Mabscott. Moses Hill 79 of Eccles dies Friday. services at Shady Grove Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Elmer Day to officiate. burial at Greenwood Memorial Park. Body to be taken to church one hour before services from Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor. Mason Walker 58 of Bradley dies Monday. services Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Tyree Funeral Home Chapel, Mount Hope. burial at Highlawn Park, Oak Hill. He was a service station operator in Bradley and a Mason of MacDonald Lodge No. 103 AF&AM. attended Kilsyth Free Will Baptist Church. Born Raleigh County May 23, 1910. son of late S. E. Walker and Mrs. Walker. Survivors: Mason B. Walker of Bradley, Melody Walker of Oak Hill, Maylon Walker of Mabscott, sisters Beulah Neal, Thelma Elder, Stella Keaton, Glenna Whitely, and six grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today.
Funeral services for Jesse Thompson 60 of Charleston who died Sunday in a local hospital will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Ararat Baptist Church Mt. Airy North Carolina. The Rev John Schoolfield will officiate with burial at Ararat Cemetery. Friends may call Ritche and Johnson Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Richard M. Nixon outlined strategy at his San Diego retreat for the fall campaign. Spiro T. Agnew opened his campaign in San Francisco and said he was not well received by some Negroes who did not understand his record.
The state Republican convention will open here Wednesday with a dinner for delegates scheduled for Tuesday night. Rep. Arch Moore, the Republican nominee for governor, and GOP candidates for Board of Public Works positions will speak briefly at the dinner.
Charleston pilot and Gov. Smith’s personal flyer John Pecar says Kanawha Airport has inadequate runways for heavy aircraft though suitable for light planes. He notes fog and a 5,600 foot runway drop off as concerns while NTSB continues probe into last Saturday’s F-227 crash that killed 35 and left two survivors in Cincinnati.
The Raleigh County Court will study a 46 acre timber tract at Paint Creek before deciding on a sale. The review responds to Jonathan Williams of Beckley seeking permission to bid. No decision on welfare department quarters will be made until consulting State Welfare Commissioner L. L. Vincent. H. B. Hopkins of Beckley offered his Valley Drive building in relation to the matter.
Pineville council appointed Mrs. Kellan Snyder as purchasing agent and Mrs. Peggy Spaur as assistant for the town and Municipal Water Works. The meeting also approved second readings amending the gross sales tax and an annual license fee for private clubs selling alcohol. The Palisades Park pool and playground will close August 24.
The Methodist Men of the United Methodist Temple sponsor a churchwide picnic at Grandview State Park Wednesday. C. Berkley Lilly, president of The Methodist Men, said about 100 are expected at 6 p.m. in Picnic Area No 2. Afterward many members plan to attend the Wednesday performance of Honey in the Rock.
Noel Anderson of Beckley filed in the Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office today claiming 25,000 for personal injuries. He alleges he was struck while crossing Main Street in the pedestrian lane by a car driven by Roberta A. McKay and owned by E. H. McKay.
Demi Frank Nuzum of Clarksburg is fired as deputy director for adult services in the State Division of Corrections but will stay on the state payroll. He continues directing a federally funded correctional training program at West Virginia University. Commissioner Clarence Johnson confirms Nuzum’s deputy director post ended, while Nuzum cites July pay issues and a returned state car. The training program runs with federal funds matched by state money, including a $300 monthly salary to Nuzum.
Police said a Florida search for a killer intensified after a woman identified as Marilyn Clark was found in critical condition and her daughter missing. Relatives noted she once worked at Emory University and had traveled with her daughter to Florida. A California 18 year old, Ray Masterson of Santa Monica, was arrested nearby on vagrancy and larceny charges and questioned about the case as investigators dragged waterways and rockpits near the airport for a third victim. Fort Lauderdale authorities issued an alarm urging caution and described the suspect as emotionally disturbed and dangerous.
Police battled snipers Sunday night in Watts during a two hour clash that left three Black residents dead and 42 wounded, including five officers. Fire gutted a commercial building and Watts residents were urged to stay off streets as Chief Reddin ordered saturated patrols and three man car formations.
A U S District Court in Beckley awarded 14521.50 to Mrs Mary Grace Skeens for injuries from a 1966 Whitesville accident. Her husband Osher Skeens got 3150 against Roger Dickens. three children received 450 each. Other awards included 8000 to Linda Linkous for permanent injuries. Jury to report Aug 22.
The communique from Karlovy Vary outlined plans to deepen economic ties within the Communist bloc and coordinate long term plans. Dubcek aimed to strengthen links with East Germany and Yugoslavia as Prague seeks revival of its stagnated economy. Ulbricht emphasized sovereignty and equality while signaling readiness for intervention if liberalization continued.
Federal Judge John A. Field Jr dismissed indictments against Beckley attorney Clay S. Crouse for overcharging clients in Social Security benefit cases. Indicted in July 1967 on 11 counts, the judge ruled the charges were misdemeanors and cited health considerations in the decision.
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