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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1961
Page
2
Charleston report says State Finance Commissioner Truman Gore proposed a total budget of 129.2 million for 1962-63, an 18 million cut from the current plan and 24.9 million below agencies’ requests. He cited expected declines in consumer and gross sales taxes and noted reductions across welfare, public works, education, and road funding to align with anticipated revenues.
West Virginia Finance Commissioner Truman Gore said surplus revenues exceeding 56 million are sought for new construction in the 1962 63 budget. WVU requests 17.9 million for facilities including a field house auditorium and student union. Marshall seeks 7.8 million for classroom buildings and dormitory.
Hospitals officials clash over a yearlong plan to raise fees and implement emergency cutbacks. Welfare director questions notifying the association in advance, while criticizing improper aging patient certifications and urging hospital reporting of disqualified MAA benefits.
The Beckley Area Rural Development Council meeting, postponed from Nov 21 due to the First Southern West Virginia Feeder Pig Sale, will be held tonight in the Raleigh County Courtroom at 7 30 p.m.
The Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi collected 179.12 at the Salvation Army Christmas Cheer booth on Neville Street, bringing the year's total to 707.87, compared with 677.72 at this point last year. Gulf Woman's Club staffed today, Eastern Star Bethlehem Chapel 71 Beckley will run the booth Wednesday.
Mullens resident Buddy Houck remains in a Harrisonburg Virginia hospital after a Sunday night car truck collision on Route 33 near Oak Flat Pendleton County. Four Mullens men were involved. Simmons was killed, Neal injured, Powell unhurt. Houck expected to be discharged by week’s end.
He said authorities have pressed for higher industrial production and forced collectivization, plus a harsh atheist propaganda campaign. Mass arrests of clergymen and laypeople involved in church activities are aimed at breaking religious resistance.
The Beckley Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 30 p m in City Hall per recorder Walter L Humphrey.
Joe Cadle of Rhodell was jailed by sheriff deputies on a capias at 11 30 a m today.
State Finance Commissioner Truman Gore proposes a 9.9 million dollar budget for West Virginia University for the next fiscal year, about 2.4 million below the university’s request but slightly above its current appropriation, with Marshall University slated at 2.61 million, about 600 thousand below its request, all to be reviewed by the State Board of Public Works during Dec 11-13 hearings amid other college requests.
The West Virginia State Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Insurance Co. of North America in a case involving Alice Morgan of Hanover whose home was destroyed by fire on February 22. The high court ruled the Wyoming County Circuit Court should have let a jury decide the case and consider the possibility of arson. The lower court had directed a verdict for the plaintiff awarding $8,000.
Glen White residents James Wolen and Edna Smith waived to federal court on moonshine possession charges and posted $500 bonds. Two Mabscott juveniles, both 14, were arrested for shoplifting a pellet gun from Pagoda Shopping Center and ordered to appear in Juvenile Court on Dec 9. Lovell Chaffin jailed on parole violation in Beckley. Wesley Meadows released after five violations and charged with hazardous driving and related infractions.
West Virginia Motor Vehicles Commissioner Jack Nuckols said about 2800 drivers won a reminder from the DMV this month due to flash flooding last July that destroyed master file cards. He urged license holders to renew promptly without waiting for notices, noting renewal notices are only a courtesy.
Warren Mintzer Reeser of Huntington and former Beckley native died today at Cabell Huntington Hospital after a heart attack. Funeral at Steele Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday with burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery. He was distribution manager for United Fuel Gas Co and longtime Columbia Gas System employee. Survived by wife Mary Loomis Reeser, daughter Mary Elizabeth Emmons, son Warren B. Reeser, mother Alice Reeser, brother Edward S., sister Mrs. Howard Summers, and two grandchildren. Body at the funeral home.
Roy C Simmons 19 of West Mullens dies in Pendleton County mobile accident Sunday night. Final rites set for 11 am Wednesday at First Methodist Mullens with burial in Hillcrest Gardens. Survived by parents two sisters Mrs Albert Cook Santana Fla Cindy Mullens three half brothers Richard Simmons Pineville Andy Phillip Runion Levittown Pa four half sisters Peggy Ann Simmons Pineville Belinda Levittown. Friends may call after 3 pm today at Sam Foglesong Funeral Home Mullens.
U N spokesman Brian Urquhart warned Katanga military planned to attack all UN strongholds today as clashes erupted around Elisabethville. Mortar and rifle fire hit UN headquarters and nearby camps housing Indian Ghurka troops, with Katanga paracommandoes seen in Elisabethville and targets including the Swedish camp and Lido Hotel.
Haywood Brooks, 44, of Big Stick, died after being found in Wind ing Gulf Creek Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held at Preston Funeral Home in Charleston at 2 p.m. Saturday, with burial at Institute Cemetery. The body will be moved from Wright and Anderson Funeral Home to Charleston on Wednesday.
Pallbearers for Mrs Minnie Elkins Thornton of Skelton include Wayman Canday Dale Bennett Herb Strickland Earl Pennington G L Haga and Chuck Meadows. Services set for 2 30 p m Wednesday at Skelton Free Will Baptist Church.
Funeral services for John T. Hollandsworth aged ? were moved to 2 30 p m today from Thursday per an update in the Register. The service location remains at 309 N Kanawha Street.
Mrs Georgianna Wright aged died Saturday after a heart attack funeral services set for 2 PM Wednesday at Ebenezer Baptist Church Rev C O Mitchell to officiate burial in Greenwood Memorial Park Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor will transport to the church one hour before services
John Mabes 66 of Pickshin died at his home at 3 a.m. after a long illness born Martinsville Virginia April 27 1895 Survived by son John Cleveland Ohio two sisters May English Pickshin and Lueann Fox Roanoke and two half brothers Charles Hicks Bluefield and Scotty Hicks Charleston Body at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor awaiting arrangements
Graveside services for Leslie Co lean Campbell, day old daughter of Cecil and Marilyn Campbell of 201 Bero Ave, were conducted at 3 30 p m at Sunset Memorial Park. She died at 10 30 a m Monday. Survivors include paternal grandparents C E Campbell and wife of Beckley, maternal grandmother Martha Hager of Beckley, brother Cecil Wayne and sister Sherrie Annette, both at home. Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home managed arrangements.
J Frank Melton of the U S Chamber will meet Beckley Chamber officers Friday Jan 5 for an induction session.Robert Hamilton Beckley Chamber managing director says the 42nd annual dinner at 6:30 p m Dec 12 at the Beckley Winn Hotel expects over 300 attendees.
The Daughters of the American Revolution lash UNICEF cards as unchristian while Jacqueline Kennedy orders 100 for personal notes. Officials say she supports UNICEF’s work. A Morgantown woman case in Indiana identified Forest Conrad, 44, an ex convict. State Board and Presidents Council plan a dinner meeting to discuss junior colleges needs in West Virginia.
Cecil Watkins 63 of Oak Hill will receive funeral rites at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Hill Gospel Tabernacle conducted by Rev. Allen Gallimore. Burial follows at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Prosperity. Watkins died Sunday at a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was a retired employee of New River and Pocahontas Coal Co. at Minden and a member of the Oak Hill Gospel Tabernacle. Survivors include his wife Emma Hall Watkins two sons Orville of Oak Hill and Clarence Watkins of Cleveland Ohio three daughters Dorothy Wallace of Charleston Gene Alls of Jacksonville N C and June Toney of Columbus Ohio two brothers Howard of Oak Hill and Ambrose Watkins of Dothan six sisters Beatrice Wedd e rburn Bessie Oatridge Lilly Burgess Opal Oatridge all of Oak Hill and Gladys Kessler and Mabel Smith both of Mount Hope twenty grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The body was to be taken from Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill to the home at 11 a.m. today and will be in the church one hour before the funeral.
Funeral services for Martha Ford 86 of Spanishburg will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gardner Church with burial in Maxey Cemetery on Gardner Road. She died Monday at her daughter’s home after a heart condition. Born April 3, 1875 in Patrick County Va she lived 75 years in Mercer County. Survivors include two daughters, a son, two brothers, a sister, 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Bailey Funeral Home guiding arrangements.
Mrs Lillian Clare Wells 65 of Danese died Sunday in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. Funeral 2 p m Wednesday at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Chapel East Rainelle with Rev L M Legg and Rev Victor Tenney. Burial End of the Trail Cemetery near Clintonville. Survivors include husband John T Wells two daughters Mrs Jeannetta Shuck of Danese and Mrs Janice Hash of Layland three sons John Jr of Beckley Archie and Larry Wells both of Danese a sister Mrs Kyle Jones of Chesapeake Ohio a brother William E Kinscaid of Stanaford and seven grandchildren.
Maxwell argues against licensing and vehicle-licensing schemes as oppressive, citing Parade magazine findings on traffic courts as biased and corrupt. He warns that police revenue and biased justices threaten citizens’ rights to drive and earn a living, urging reform.
Pineville Auto Parts bought a 1956 model automobile for 101.50 at the Wyoming County Court meeting in Pineville. The car had been used by the county Health Department. The court also advised purchasing prices for new office furniture for the prosecuting attorney and to start immediate computer shelves. D C Hutchinson was named to the Planning Commission, working with West Virginia University and serving Mercer, Wyoming and McDowell counties. Roscoe Plumley and Robert Pack appeared to discuss buying tax exempt gasoline for county work. approval will be checked for proper ruling.
A directed verdict for Prudential Insurance Co of America was issued in Raleigh County Circuit Court by Judge Norman Knapp. Earl H Slayton sought 1500 for a disability from a 1956 injury claiming a policy issued the day before the accident covered such disability. Prudential argued Slayton provided false medical information, which would have likely prevented issuance. The trial began Monday morning.
A head on collision on U S 21 at Bradley at 12 20 a m today caused 600 in damages and one arrest. Beckley State Police arrested Harry G Peck 39 of Oak Hill and charged him with drunk driving. Peck was southbound when he crossed into the northbound lane and hit Ted Brinneger 44 of Maple Fork. No injuries reported.
Mrs. William H. Johnson, 69, of Lester, was treated and released from Beckley Memorial Hospital after fainting at Cohen Drug Store on Nevile Street. Beckley Rescue Squad responded as firefighters administered oxygen at the scene around 12:55 p.m. Monday.
Federal space agency officials in Washington debunk reports that the shot was imminent or would be attempted on December 20. They expect the flight likely some time after Christmas at the earliest. Glenn, age 40, is among seven astronauts living in special facilities as part of the space program.
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