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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1964
Page
3
Beckley post office workers sort a mountain of Christmas mail as Postmaster A Fray Lilly urges residents to mail early. Extra tips include using local and out-of-town bands, air and special delivery for late mail, proper wrapping, ZIP Codes on address and return, and placing the inside address inside packages.
Circuit Court resumes hearing in the gas stove explosion suit involving Elizabeth Henry and her family against Harry F. Stoots and George W. Willis. Mrs Henry testifies about moving in, stove installation, and a later explosion that injured her and her son. The case, linked with three combined suits, seeks 150000 for Elizabeth, 40000 for Joseph, and 15000 for Thomas Wiley as executor.
Approximately 4,000 gifts gathered by Raleigh and Wyoming County groups for Huntington State Hospital patients will be delivered Thursday by Cecil Lacy of Mullens. The gifts come from the Raleigh Wyoming County Mental Health Associations and several women’s clubs. About 1,265 patients are registered. Gifts not used will be saved for birthdays and anniversaries. Donations may be dropped at Binderman’s People's Credit Store or arranged through Mrs. Withrow.
Moscow reports the Soviet Union orders three American military attaches to depart, citing espionage allegations and restricted travel. The United States responds by recalling its three attaches, amid reciprocal Soviet actions with Britain. Names include Col. George A. Aubrey, Lt. Col. Karl R. Liewer, Maj. James F. Smith, and Soviet officers Vasily Zadinsky, Vladimir Grechanin, and Aleksandr Udalov.
Contracts for razing the Old Willis Hotel on South Heber Street have been signed. Arnie Spade of Hinton is expected to begin work today and finish within 45 days, weather permitting. The city declared the hotel structurally unsafe in February 1963 on Beckley Structural Board recommendations.
Captain Raymond V. Eye of District IV at the Department of Natural Resources is in good condition at Beckley Hospital after being admitted Sunday for treatment and observation of a stomach ailment.
Fontan Dam, soaring 480 feet, is described as the tallest power dam in the Tennessee Valley Authority system, highlighting its height and prominence among TVA structures.
Beckley city police cited three men Monday on charges including driving with an expired license, assault and battery, and reckless driving. Gravely 48 is to appear in Police Court December 21, Blaisdell 18 also faces December 21 court, while Nugen 42 was committed to Raleigh County Jail after arrest.
Lt Raymond Kitchen reports BeckleyCitadel needs about $6,000 to feed 1,000 area families and over $3,500 more to meet the goal. Red kettle takings total $1,471.18, with $1,079 mailed back. 750 Christmas food baskets have been requested. clothing donations rise as coats and shoes are sought. The Junior Historian Class and Lions Club event support include a Santa visit and gifts for 80 children at El Chico.
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