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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1964

Page

2

Convention Delegates Debate Nomination Procedures

The convention discussed nominating President Johnson with acclamation and set a tentative order of recognition for co nominators Brown and Johnson. A curbstone view from Rep Hale Boggs suggested rules allow acclamation. Alabama pledged loyalists faced seating prices while Mississippi faced a split between regular and Freedom Democratic delegates, with no floor fight after credentials committee guidance.

Edmund G Pat) Brown California Johnson Hale Boggs Louisiana Alabama House John W. McCormack Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party Freedom Party

Congo recaptures Bukavu as rebels strike Rwanda border

Reports from Bukavu say government forces recaptured the Bukavu area last week while rebels were ram paging in Rwanda. The insurgents reportedly attacked Bugarama near Bukavu and were repulsed by Rwanda forces.

Bukavu Kivu Republic of Rwanda Bugarama Rwanda

Maynor Arrested On A Bad Check Charge

Jack Maynor, 40, of Beckley, was arrested on a check warrant Tuesday by city police. Sally Ann Sprague, 16, of Lee Street, cited at 5:16 p.m. Tuesday for failure to have motor vehicle under control. Delores Nicalou, 17, of Har per, posted a $10 cash bond to city police Tuesday on a charge of leaving keys in car. She was cited at 11:18 a.m.

Jack Maynor Beckley Sally Ann Sprague Lee Street Delores Nicalou Harper

Funds To Be Raised By Jaycees and Womens Club

Beckley Jaycees and the Junior Womens Club outline a campaign to raise funds for Mental Health and retardation research in West Virginia. The plan was announced at a called Jaycee Directors and Executive Committee meeting. James Fraley, president, announced the Jaycees Jaydettes picnic will occur Sunday at Camp Creek State Park.

Beckley Jaycees Junior Womens Club West Virginia Jaycee James Fraley Camp Creek State Park

Voter Registration Deadline Set Oct 3

The Raleigh County Clerk announces October 3 as the last day to register to vote for the November 3 General Election. It is also the final day for registration transfers name changes and amendments. Absentee ballots must be delivered to the Circuit Clerk by October 3, with applications allowed September 4 through October 31.

Raleigh Circuit Clerk's Office

Registration Change At Shady Spring High School

Freshmen report at 9 a.m. Tuesday while sophomores through seniors report at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Shady Spring High School. Students were previously told to arrive at 8 a.m.

Shady Spring High School

Twenty Nine Miss United States Contestants Parade

Twenty nine girls competing in the Miss United States pageant were featured in a parade at Ashland Kentucky and were guests at a Civic Club luncheon. They prepare for semifinals and finals on Saturday after a week of activities including a barbecue with Clint Walker and upcoming meetings with television personalities. A style show is planned for Wednesday.

Huntington UPI Ashland Civic Club Clint Walker

Cherokee Hammond Wild West Rodeo at Dry Hill Fair

The Hammond Wild West Rodeo is set for Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29 at Grounds in Dry Hill Prosperity Fair. All proceeds go to the Country Life Program.

Dry Hill Hammond

Trap Hill Seeks County District Representation

The Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce proposes extending representation to outlying Trap Hill areas, requiring bylaw changes but to be considered. Robert Daniel says such inclusion would boost public relations and membership. The group moves to buy land for a community center and forms a site-investigation committee. They set Aug 12–14 for the 1965 fair and award honors for homemaking, FFA, and horticulture.

Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce Trap Hill Country Life Group R. L. Webb Robert Daniel Trap Hill James Hall Richard Snuffer Noel Mankin James Lilly Thomas Worley Hall Ray Stover

Jackson Posts Bonds Today

William Dale Jackson of Piney View was released from Raleigh County Jail at 9:40 a.m. after posting two $1,000 bonds on breaking and entering charges related to Piney View School and Bonner's Grocery. Gene Autry Farley of Whitby was released after serving time on petty larceny. Leonard L. Lenoir of Fayetteville was released Tuesday after posting bond on a drunk driving charge.

William Dale Jackson Piney View Raleigh Jackson Piney View School Bonner

Stotesbury Man Freed After Posting $5,000 Bond

Reecie Bryant of Stotesbury was released from Raleigh County Jail after posting a $5,000 bond. He faced murder charges for the shooting of William Lee of Stotesbury during a reported drinking spree, with a Grand Jury action pending. Authorities say the arrest occurred August 15 and were made by state police.

Reecie Bryant Stotesbury Raleigh Eoest William Lee

Steve Casey Admitted After Automobile Accident

Steve Casey, 22, of Hurricane, was admitted to Beckley Hospital at 6:55 a.m. with facial and chest lacerations from an automobile accident. He is listed in satisfactory condition. Also in satisfactory condition is J. W. Foster of Sophia, admitted Monday for observation and treatment. he is president of the Raleigh County Park Board.

Steve Casey Beckley Hospital J. W Buster’ Foster Sophia Raleigh County Park Board

Beckley Lions Plan Conference Committee

Beckley Lions will appoint a committee at the next meeting to arrange Beckley’s fall conference for District 29-N on September 29, announced secretary George Springer. Vice-president C B Shingleton also announced a basketball game between the Baltimore Bullets and Detroit Pistons at the Raleigh County Armory on September 27, with Rev Walter H Griswold speaking at the group meeting on Unknown Words of Jesus attended by Rev Ronald Kelder of Pittsburgh.

Beckley Lions Beckley George Springer C. B. Shingleton Baltimore Bullets Detroit Pistons Raleigh County Armory Walter H. Griswold First Christian Church of Jesus Ronald Kelder Pittsburgh, Pa

Fire department responds to couch fire on Meyers Avenue

Beckley Fire Department answered a call at 419 Meyers Avenue at 5 32 p m Tuesday where a couch living room wall had caught fire. The cause is unknown and damage is estimated at 100 dollars.

Beckley Meyers Avenue

Two Drivers Fined by Magistrate Burke in Turnpike Case

Two traffic violators appeared before Magistrate W A Gene Burke on Tuesday. James Thomas Surface of Beckley paid five dollars plus costs for failure to keep his vehicle under control. W M Cruickshanks of Point Pleasant forfeited an eighteen dollar cash bond on a speeding charge on the West Virginia Turnpike.

W. A Gene) Burke James Thomas Surface Beckley Burke W. M. Cruickshanks Point Pleasant West Virginia

Police Judge Post At City Hall Vacant

Mayor John W. Smith said no applications had been received for the City Police Judge post after C Berkley Lilly resigned with one year of service. The resignation was read at the Tuesday night meeting and officials expect new applications today.

C. Berkley Lilly John W. Smith Lilly Smith

Deaths and Funerals James Butler Wilson obituary and survivors

Funeral services for James Butler Wilson 63 Camp Creek will be at Sophia First Baptist Church Thursday at 2 p.m. Officiating are Rev S D Smith and Dr Kenneth L Schwank. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Wilson died after a short illness in a local hospital. He was a foreman at Amigo Smokeless Coal Co until retirement in 1961. He was a member of First Baptist Church Sophia. He married Mable Farley in Trade Tennessee June 26 1901, who survives. Other survivors include six daughters four sons three brothers and 18 grandchildren. Body to Melton Mortuary then Camp Creek residence. Pallbearers named.

James Butler Wilson Camp Creek Sophia First Baptist Church S. D.smith Kenneth L. Schwank Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Wilson Amigo Smokeless Coal Co Amigo First Baptist Church Sophia Trade Tenn Mable Farley Grove Janice) Billups Lexington Park Straley Lorraine) Hatcher Beckley Carl Margaret) Cecil St. Charles Ill Ronald Rhoda) Gallimore Gary Paulette Wilson Pamela Wilson Gene Franklin U.S. Air Force Korea Kermit U.S. Navy Pensacola Fla Colin Norfolk Dewey Wilson Otis K. Wilson Cincinnati Ohio Don Wilson Chicago Melton Mortuary Pat Powell Fred Snead David Bobbs Delbert Farley Robert Erwin Howard Eades

August Batta Rites Scheduled in Minden

August Batta 80 of Minden will be honored Thursday at 2 p m in Tyree Funeral Home Chapel Oak Hill with Rev Alexander Pishner officiating. Burial will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park. Died Tuesday in Beckley hospital after a long illness. Born Budapest Hungary June 28 1884. Survived by a sister. Body remains at the funeral home for viewing after 5 p m today.

Batta Minden Tyree Budapest Hungary

Funeral arrangements for Mrs Lillian Hess Adams

Mrs Lillian Hess Adams of Windom Road near Pineville is dead on arrival in Pineville after a suspected suicide by poison. Born June 19 1935 in Hanon Virginia, she was the daughter of Elijah and Macie Hess. Survived by husband Algie Dee Adams two sons Jeffrey and Allen three daughters Anita Brenda Francis and Vicky Mae a brother French ie Hess and five sisters. Body at Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Pineville.

Lillian Hess Adams Windom Road Pineville Wyoming County Ned C. Rogers Hanon Elijah and Macie Hess Hannon Algie Dee Adams Jeffrey Allen

Final rites for Harry A Berry in Oak Hill

Harry A Berry 77 executive vice president of The New River Banking and Trust Co. will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Presbyterian Church at 2 p m Thursday with Rev. Eric Mc Quitty and Rev. Randolph Johnson officiating. Burial in Oak Hill. He died Tuesday after a short illness in an Oak Hill hospital. He served in World War I and was a member of multiple lodges and Shrines including Mac Donald Warren Lodge No 103 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Sewell Chapter No 24 Oak Hill Knight Templar No 22 Mount Hope Scottish Rites in Charleston Beni Kedem Shrine in Charleston which awarded his 50 year pin this spring. Born December 31 1886 in Augusta County Virginia he was the son of Samuel Montgomery Berry and Alice McFadden Berry. He leaves Grace E Berry two sons Dr William J of Welch and H A Berry Jr of Charlotte NC and six grandchildren. The body will be home to 6 p m today from Thomas Funeral Home in Oak Hill and to the church an hour before the funeral.

Harry A. Berry Oak Hill New River Banking and Trust Co Oak Hill Presbyterian Church Eric McQuitty Randolph Johnson High Lawn Memorial Park Berry

Mrs Amy Price 73 Died in Hinton Funeral Thursday

Mrs Amy Price 73 of Barger Springs died Tuesday in a Hinton hospital. Funeral services are set for 2 p m Thursday at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors in Hinton with Dr H P Hackney officiating. Burial will follow in Baptist Cemetery at Forest Hill. She was born January 28 1891 in Summers County daughter of the late James J and Elizabeth Lynch Meadows. Survivors include husband Forrest a sister Mrs Orville Smith of Beckley and a step daughter Mrs Evelyn Holliday of California.

Amy Price Barger Springs Ronald Meadows Hinton H. P. Hackney Baptist Forest Hill Price Summers County James J Elizabeth Lynch Meadows

Willie Hatfield Funeral Services Planned

Funeral services for Willie Hatfield 73 of Coal Mountain will be at 2 p m Thursday at the Missionary Baptist Church Coal Mountain with Rev. Robert Miller and Rev. H K Cook. Burial will be in Hatfield family Cemetery. Hatfield died Monday at his home from a heart attack. He was born December 10, 1891, at Guyan, son of the late Valen Hatfield.

Willie Hatfield Coal Mountain Missionary Baptist Church Robert Miller H. K. Cook Hatfield Guyan Valen

Truman Bowling Rites Pending After Coal Miner Dies

Truman Virgil Bowling 59 died at his sister Sally Payne's home after a year illness. He worked as a coal miner for Lillybrook Coal Co. Born January 1 1905 at Mount View he was son of the late John and Lottie Bowling. Survived by a son Virgil W. Bowling Elkton MD. three daughters Pearl Bowling Indiana Virginia Cook Florida. brothers Nelson Alva Glen Daniel Clemis. sister Hasby Hatcher. four half sisters Josie Smith Cosby Lilly Sue Lilly Virginia Maxey. nine grandchildren. Body at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home pending arrangements.

Truman Virgil Bowling Odd R. S Sally) Payne Lillybrook Coal Co Mount View John and Lottie Tolliver Bowling Virgil W. Bowling Elkton Miss Pearl Bowling Indiana

Funeral set for Mrs Rudolph Schwank at Keyser Bryants

Mrs Rudolph Schwank 97 of Crawford Street dies after long illness. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm in Keyser Bryant Chapel with Dr James W Witherspoon in charge. Burial Sunset Memorial. She was born June 28, 1867 in St Clair PA. Survived by sons R Douglas and Clayton Schwank and four daughters, plus siblings and grandchildren. Body at Keyser Bryant after 3 pm today. pallbearers listed.

Rudolph Schwank Crawford St Keyser-Bryant James W. Witherspoon Sunset Memorial Park Schwank St. Clair Thomas Jane Little Llewellyn R. Douglas Schwank Woodrow Wilson High School Clayton Schwank Beckley Elizabeth Schwank Institute School G. Dalton Norton L. H. Hartung Salem Ore G. A. Rowler Harrisonburg Lillie Llewellyn Shenandoah H. H. Hale Bluefield William Llewellyn Thomas Llewellyn Tioga Keyser-Bryant Funeral Home Hubert Jackson Holt

NFC Leader Warns Holding Action Won't Hike Prices on Highways

Erhard Pfingsten of the rebel farm group says the strategy hinges on keeping livestock on the farm rather than clashing with truckers or buyers. Midwestern markets show higher receipts but lower hog and cattle prices for the first time since the NFC began its campaign. Oren Lee Staley, NFC president, calls the rally an organized sales day and forecasts butcher shop meat price increases by the weekend.

Denis Erhard Pfingsten NFC Chicago Oren Lee Staley

GOP Candidate Becomes Raleigh County Assessor Hope

Beckley businessman Curley Allen, named by the Republican Executive Committee as a candidate for Raleigh County assessor in the November general election, filed his candidate application. Allen, who lost in the sheriff nomination bid, paid a $60 filing fee and is known as a campaigner. He runs a discount furniture business with real estate holdings in Beckley and has previously been a used car dealer. He moved to Beckley in 1947 from New Castle, Pennsylvania, and lives at 110 Houston Street with his wife and five children.

Beckley Curley Allen Republican Executive Committee Raleigh Allen GOP Raleigh County C. Harold Hanks New Castle Houston St

Pope urges peace reflection on wartime anniversaries

The Vatican noted in a Tuesday release that 1964 marks the 25th anniversary of World War II and the 50th anniversary of World War I as the Pope called for peace. He emphasized not to project fears but to invite wise reflection, saying God places this message on their lips and they convey it with apostolic blessing.

Vatican

Three-Car Crash Injures One In Front Of Club Oasis

At 9 10 p m Tuesday a three car crash on U S 21 near Club Oasis injured one person. Anna Marie Bennett 22 of Hampton Virginia treated and released at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Russell Bennett her husband charged with failure to have vehicle under control. William E Mahaffey Sand Branch slowed to turn into the Club Oasis lot when Bennett struck him from behind. Mahaffey rammed into a parked car owned by Moore Albert Bland 1627 Lawrence Avenue Ashland Kentucky. Damage about 300. No other injuries reported.

U. S. 21 Club Oasis Anna Marie Bennett Holt Street Hampton Virginia Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Russell Bennett Anna William E. Mahaffey Sand Branch Bennett Mahaffey Moore Albert Bland Lawrence Avenue Ashland Kentucky

53 Applicants Listed By Employment Office

Applications for 53 positions have been received at the Employment Security Office. The list includes three clerk typists, three waitresses, three maids with two live-in, three construction laborers, three truck drivers, two dump-truck drivers, two power saw men, plus various office and trade jobs such as telephone operator nurse office teacher bookkeeper secretary Jr accountant file clerk bus boy kitchen helper dishwasher watchman ward maid landscape gardener stock handler auto service station attendant auto mechanic chauffeur funeral car driller mine foreman roof bolter machine man shuttle car operator roofer welder diesel mechanic electrician helper concrete mining carpenter main plumber helper truck driver heavy form builder cement finisher.

Emloyment Security Office

Three Men Jailed On Grand Larceny Charge

Three men from the Charleston area were jailed in Raleigh County on a grand larceny charge after police say they stole an AM FM radio from the Charleston House on South Heber Street around noon Tuesday. They were arrested at the Pike Motel on Harper Road. The radio valued at about $60 was found in Kanawha City at a rooming house where Kenneth E. Farrell resides. Harve y Fleck, 27, of Charleston. Easter Welch, 47, of St Albans. and Kenneth E Farrell, 25, of Kanawha City face the charge.

Charleston Raleigh County Charles House South Heber Street Pike Motel Harper Road Harvey Fleck 58Th Street Easter Welch St. Albans Kenneth E. Farrell Kanawha City Farrell Pollice

Fun-Loving Dems Plan 2 Texas-Type Parties

Atlantic City hosts two Johnson celebration events planned by the President's Club a wealthy Democratic group. The first event at the Dennis Hotel features a secret guest thought to be Hubert Humphrey with Meyer Davis and Lester Lanin bands, a carnation donkey and gazebo decor. The second event marks Johnson's 56th birthday with a wide guest list and open access on the Boardwalk outside the hall.

Atlantic City UPD Texas Johnson President’s Club Hubert H. Humphrey Minn Dennis Hotel Society Meyer Davis Claridge Hotel Lester Lanin New Jersey

Man Hurt In Pike Mishap

A one car accident at Mile 36 on the West Virginia turnpike at 6 45 am today left one man hospitalized. Steve K Casey of Hurricane is at Beckley Hospital with cuts to the chest and face from the crash. No other passengers were in the car. Trooper W R Barlow said Casey lost control and hit a reflector post near the Glass House. Vehicle damage was about 2500 dollars.

West Virginia Steve K. Casey Beckley Hospital W. R. Barlow Casey Glass House

More Drought Relief Coming to West Virginia Farmers

Washington reports good prospects for an additional 200000 emergency drought aid to West Virginia farmers in the coming days. Senator Robert Byrd notes a previous 300000 grant in July helped 23 drought-stricken counties but did not cover 20 percent of needs. The new funds depend on President Johnson signing the Agriculture Appropriation Bill.

Washington

Violence in Da Nang Sparks Buddhist Crisis

Viet Nam reports show Da Nang gripped by unrest with 10,000 to 25,000 Buddhists clashing with troops and burning a village. At least 19 killed and 70 injured as 500 U.S. servicemen shelter in a guarded hotel while Vietnamese reinforcements move in. U.S. garrison totals 17,200 amid near daily spending to counter a slow anti Communist civil war. Viet Cong guerrillas reportedly inactive for now.

da Nang Bo Thanh North Viet Nam United States South Viet Nam U.S

Florida Keys Brace For Cleo After Cuba Path

Cleo, blamed for 22 deaths and at least 63 million in damage, is expected to move northwest from Cuba toward the Florida Straits. The storm weakened over Cuba with winds near 0 mph at center, eye off Cuba’s south coast, and is forecast to regain hurricane strength later in the Straits.

South Florida Keys Weather Bureau Cleo Cuba Florida Straits Key West Cienfuegos

Police Investigating Break-In At Twin Oaks Country Club

State Police investigated a night breaking and entering at Twin Oaks Country Club. Joe Shelor, operator, reported the robbery early today. Three machines were damaged and several cartons of cigarettes stolen. Entry was gained by breaking a front door lock.

Twin Oaks Country Club Joe Shelor Shelor

Million Fire Hits Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas

A spectacular fire at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas forced evacuation of up to 800 guests and gamblers. Firemen guarded the scene through the night as crews cleared charred Congo Room, Casbah Lounge, and lobby to reopen a “new casino room” by noon PDT. Remodeling under L C Jacobson of Del Webb Corp will run 24 hours for about 30 days. Damages estimated at about 1 million dollars.

Las Vegas Nev UPI Sahara Hotel Congo Room Casbah L. C. Jacobson del Webb Corp Phoenix Ariz

Vice President Nomination Recommendation News Note

A historical speech fragment shows a speaker urging support for Hubert H. Humphrey as the running mate. The speaker asserts delegates are inclined to back the choice and that Humphrey meets the listed qualifications for vice president. The overall message favors Humphrey for the ticket.

Sen Humphrey Hubert H. Humiphrey

Longo Named Leader of Italian Communists in Italy

ROME UPI Luigi Longo aged 64 was elected secretary of the Italian Communist party to succeed the late Palmiro Togliatti. The decision came after a joint meeting of the party central and control commissions held a day after Togliatti's funeral. Longo, from a farmer family, assumes control of the party the size of this side of the Iron Curtain and vows to follow in Togliatti's path.

Rome UPI Communist Party Luigi Longo Palmiro Togliatti Longo Togliatti Italy Soviet Crimea

Explorer 20 Satellite In Near Perfect Orbit

America’s 97 pound Explorer 20 satellite reached a near perfect orbit from Vandenberg AFB California. It transmitted data on ionospheric reflection of radio and radar signals. NASA called its launch “Right on the button” as Topsi circled the Earth between 540 and 625 miles and completed a 1 hour 44 minute period.

Vandenberg Afb Calif UPI America National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Pacific Missile Range Earth Tthe

West Virginia Soldier Killed in Korea Crash

UPI reports Gardner, 21, from a McDowell County community, was killed in Seoul, Korea, by head injuries from a motorcycle crash on August 16. Preliminary investigations indicate he was thrown from his bike after colliding with a bicycle.

Bluefield UPI Rmy Gardner McDowell County Seoul Korea

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