Republicans Claim Improper JP Appointment in Raleigh County
Raleigh County Republicans denounce the Court's appointment of M. P. Morris to fill the Everett Stover vacancy in Clear Fork District. Truman Sayre protests that the district meeting lacked Republican participation, proper notification, and was organized by two district Democrats. The court, consisting of H. G. Farmer, A. J. Lilly and John C. Ward, proceeded despite the dispute, while Okey Mills of the Democrats acknowledged limited prior knowledge of the meeting.
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Raleigh County
Everett Stover
Clear Fork
Truman Sayre
Republican Executive Committee
Stover
Sayre
M. P. Morris
Morris
Morning — Morris
Okey Mills
H. G. Farmer
A. J. Lilly
John C. Ward
Whitesville Man Shoots Brother Fatal Family Quarrel
A family quarrel ended in a fatal shotgun shooting of Donald Mason, 25, of Orgas Boone County, who died en route to Charleston hospital. His brother Robert Mason, about 21, was detained for investigation at their father Jess Mason's residence about 10 miles from Whitesville.
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Whitesville
Richard L. Johnson
Donald Mason
Orgas
Boone County
Charleston
Robert Mason
Johnson
Jess Mason
Lorena Wallace Charged With Forgery in Beckley
Lorena Wallace of the Raleigh Hotel Building Beckley was booked for a second forgery offense at 10 a.m. today. She was arrested by city police.
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Lorena Wallace
Raleigh
Beckley
City Poice
Adlai Receives Largest Reception at Democratic Dinner
In New York the Democratic gala honoring Mrs. Roosevelt's 75th birthday became a four hour showcase for 1960 hopefuls. Adlai E. Stevenson drew the strongest applause though he denied seeking the nomination. others included Humphrey Symington Williams Meyner Kennedy and a notable absence of Johnson as Truman steered the event.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Lectern
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Democratic Advisory Council
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Roosevelt
U. S
Governors
Edmund G
Pat) Brown
California
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Middle West
Humphrey
Michigan
G. Mennen Williams
New Jersey
Robert B. Meyner
John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Kennedy
United States
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Spectacular Finch Trial Opens Amid Turbulent Allegations
The Finch trial opens with Carole Finch implicated in a planned divorce and murder scheme. Witnesses report threats of harm, a claimed bodyguard, and a do it yourself murder kit. Arrests follow as prosecutors prepare for a six to eight week jury process in Los Angeles.
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Whichello
Carole
Finch
Donald Williams
Las Vegas
William McKesson
Los Angeles
McKesson
Jack Patrick Cody
Minneapolis
Grant Cooper
Jerry Giesler
Hollywood
Giesler
Robert Neeb
Model Rating Earned By Maxwell Hill
Maxwell Hill Elementary School rates as a model school following scoring Monday. Galen F. Duling coordinator of Field Services for the State Department of Education assisted Assistant Superintendent Dewey Bone and Mason Anderson and Helping Teacher Miss Boots Dilley in grading the school. Writing and spelling were the special projects undertaken to achieve the rating.
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Maxwell Hill
Galen F. Duling
State Department of Education
Dewey Bone
Mason Anderson
Boots Dilley
Rockefeller May Tangle With VP In N J Primary
In Washington AP reported that Vice President Nixon and New York Governor Rockefeller may clash in New Jersey’s April 19 Republican primary. Senator Case notes Nixon’s organizational strength but Rockefeller could pivot on a preferential ballot. Filing deadline is March 10. Rockefeller has not announced intentions.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New Jersey
Nixon
Alfred E. Driscoll
Driscoll
Eisenhower
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Clifford P. Case
R-Nj
Rockefeller
Case
Super Market Burglary in Mullens Targeted Food Supplies
Mullens police investigate a weekend break in at Jones and Spry Super Market. Thieves pried the front door and emptied bags of English walnuts used to carve meat including a ham and several pounds of sausage, plus a fruit cake. A beverage machine was also robbed.
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Mullens
BNS
Jones and Spry
Wendell W. Cook
Dristan Tablets Promoted For Sinus Drainage Relief
An April New York release announces Dristan Tablets a new internally acting remedy that drains sinus cavities to relieve congestion headaches and pressure. The tablet reportedly works quickly without discomfort and is sold without a prescription at 98 cents for 24 with a money back guarantee.
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New York
N. Y
Willis Property Condemnation Again Disputed
Willis told Raleigh County Court he seeks an extra 5000 for damages to land taken for a health center on Harper Road. The county argues the land payment of 20500 covers value, not damages, and the proper route would be the circuit court. Willis says he will not drop the dispute.
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George Willis
Harper Road
Raleigh County
Willis
H. G. Farmer
Wills
Raleigh County Circuit Court
Ob- Willis
Second Local Pilot Chalks Up Sky Mark
Navy flight hero Flint returns to Patuxent Md with wife Betty after earning a Distinguished Flying Cross for a minute and a half sky mark. International Aeronautic Federation to certify data after National Aeronautics Association confirms details. Flint’s career spans World War II, Korea, and test piloting with 11 decorations and eight battle stars.
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NAVY
Flint
Patuxent
Betty
Beckley
Rosetta Flint
Las Vegas
Nev
International Aeronautic Federation
National Aeronautics Association
Florida
Korea
Red Rippers
Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley and
Emory and Henry Colleges
Pearl Harbor
South Pacific
States
Pacific
Naval Air Station
Patuxent River
Naval Line Officers School
Newport
R. I
Orote Air Field
Guam
Fox
England
RAF
Lilly
County Considers Vacant Bank Building Sale
Beckley National Bank representatives Davis and Stanley urged Raleigh County Court to consider an immediate sale of the Main Street bank building at a price lower than prior talks. County officials noted space needs and a levy election for new office space, delaying a definite decision while a Bank of Raleigh offer looms.
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Beckley National Bank
Raleigh
Main Street
Elmer Davis
W. A. Stanley
Davis
John C. Ward
Bank of Raleigh
Ward
H. G. Farmer
Farmer
Board of Education
Ex Wife and Crony Testify in Petrou Murder Trial
The state and defense opened in Harrison County Criminal Court as ex wife Cora Christafalos and Charles Bishop testified about the Laughlin home killings. Prosecutor Ziegler said two witnesses are pivotal. Petrou may testify for himself as the trial proceeds.
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URG
Nick Petrou
Clarksburg
Cora Christafalos
Ashland
Charles Bishop
Robert Ziegler
Donald R. Wilson
Petrou
Chicago
Illinois
Carl A. Laughlin
Laughlin
Bland
Christofalas
Arlos J. Harbert
Harrison County Criminal Court
Ziegler
Wilson
Christafalos
Bishop
Ulysses Buffington
Precinct Boundaries Discussed at Raleigh County Court
A 2 p m session will discuss changing voting precinct boundary lines with Truman Sayre and Sheriff Okey Mills assisting. Notary applications for Oppie L Hedrick Matt Crook Jr and Claude Walker Jr were accepted and Mrs M E Harvit was sworn as deputy in the sheriff's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Truman Sayre
Republican Executive Committee
Okey Mills
Democratic Committee
Oppie L. Hedrick
Beckley
Matt Crook Jr
Claude Walker Jr
Mrs. Myrel Johnston Shelton Dies at 75 in Princeton
Mrs. Myrel Johnston Shelton 75 of Elmore Addition Princeton died at 7 a m after an extended illness in a Princeton hospital. She was born May 4 1884 in Princeton, widow of Robert D. Shelton. Surviving are three sons Mullens Washington D C Fred M and Alex Princeton. four daughters Mrs Jack McKaney Westfield N J Mrs William C Kind and Mrs Edward P Cooper both of Washington and Mrs Charles Bradley Jr Princeton. three sisters and three brothers and three grandchildren. Funeral 2:30 p m Thursday at First Methodist Church Princeton with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Memorial Funeral Directory to hold body until an hour before services.
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Princeton
Rns
Myrel Johnston Shelton
Elmore Addition
John William and
Elizabeth Rice Johnston
Robert D. Shelton
Shelton
Brayles
Rebekah Lodge
First Methodist Church
Fred M
Mullens
French
Washington
D. C
Alex
Jack McKaney
West Shield
N. J
William C. Kind
Edward P. Cooper
Charles Bradley Jr
Cecil Moye
Camp Creek
Mae
Gertrude Johnston
D. A
Ben F
Ludington
Mich
A. L
Montcalm
R. F. L. McClung
Resthaven Memorial Park
Two From Arnett Bond For Grand Jury Appearance
Two residents of Arnett posted $500 bond before U S Commissioner W A Riffe to appear before the Federal Grand Jury on moonshine charges. Virginia Faye Borrer and Lonnie Bowman were arrested Saturday night and arraigned Monday night before Riffe.
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Arnett
U. S
W. A. Riffe
Federal Grand Jury
Virginia Faye Borrer
Lonnie Bowman
Riffe
Kerby Files for Re nomination as county surveyor
Oak Hill Republican Fred A. Kerby of Oak Hill filed for re nomination as county surveyor becoming the second candidate to enter the race. The other candidate is Mrs. Turslow Waldo of Gauley Bridge who previously filed for Democratic committee woman from Falls District.
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Oak Hill
RNS
Fred A. Kerby
Turslow Waldo
Gauley Bridge
Democratic Committee
Falls District
Injunction Filed Against Fayette Tavern Red's Place
Fayetteville residents report Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney J Zane Summerfield with State Police will file an injunction in Circuit Court to close Red's Place a tavern tied to the Penn Griggs case. The suit cites liquor license and illegal sale of tax paid whisky and beer without license with Burnt Patteson Realty Co listed as owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
RNS
Fayette County
J. Zane Summerfield
Charles L. Garvin Jr
Estelle Penn
William
Billy) Griggs
Red’s
Glen Jean
Sun
Summerfield
Robert Godsey
Penn
West Virginia
Blackburn Patteson Realty Co
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Adlai
Demos
Rchmond Cleaners
Mrs. Finch
Marie Anne Lidholm
William S. Lewis
Barbara
Carol
Miss Lidholm
Fred Wichello
N.J
Sky
Crony
Mark Laughlin
Frances Laughlin
Jo Ann Bland
Mrs. Shelton
KERBY
Fayette
Sulting
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
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