Moore Paroled After Life Sentence Cut in West Virginia
Gov Hulett C Smith pardons or reduces sentences for five Moundsville inmates including By ron Lee Moore of Raleigh County. Moore sees his life term cut to 5 to 18 years and becomes eligible for immediate parole. The actions follow parole board findings of extenuating circumstances and good conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundsville Penitentiary
Raleigh County
Huleit C. Smith
Byron Lee Moore
Willard Shrewsbury Jr
Moore
Shrewsbury
Crab Orchard Grill
Darrell McGraw
Smith
Gov. Smith
John Hairston
McDowell County
Cantata to Be Sung at Sunday Methodist Temple Service
The Chancel Choir of The Methodist Temple presents the cantata When the Christ Child Came at the 10 55 a m service. Soloists are Mrs Fred H Louder soprano and Jack Foster baritone. Mrs Edwin R Harris is pianist and Mrs S Snead organist. Roland A Hinckley directs.
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The
Methodist Temple
Christ Child
Fred H. Louder
Jack Foster
Edwin R. Harris
S. Snead
Strange red glow seen in moon craters reports say
Astronomers record a red glow in cratered regions of the Moon sparking playful notes that the Man in the Moon may be blushing from public attention. The sighting prompts curiosity about lunar minerals and surface reflections.
Four Raleigh County Couples Seek Marriage Licenses
Four Raleigh County couples filed applications for marriage licenses this week. The list includes Lewis Harlan Kouns and Sandra Kay Stacy. Elmer Ancie McCoy and Loretta Elaine Testament. Ronald Darrell McGinnis and Betty Frances Taylor. David Alexander Rowe and Viola Moon, with their ages and parents named.
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Raleigh County
Lewis Harlan Kouns
Stickney
Clayton
Iona Broom
Sandra Kay Stacy
Fettus
Earl
Pauline Stacy
Elmer Ancie McCoy
Coal City
Roy
Mary McCoy
Loretta Elaine Testament
Henderson
Shirley Testament
Ronald Darrell McGinnis
Sand Lick
Wirt
Dora McGinnis
Betty Frances Taylor
Clear [Creek
Benjamin
Ella Tayor
David Alexander Rowe
New York City
Robert
Evelyn Rowe
Viola Moon
Beckley
Zanna
Ruth Moon
Quenon to Retire After 38 Years with Eastern Associated Coal
Harry A. Quenon of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania will retire January 1 from Eastern Associated Coal Corp after 38 years of continuous service. He began in 1928 as a section foreman at Keystone mine and later served as president of the Winding Gulf Coal Operators' Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Quenon
Pittsburgh
Eastern Associated Coal Corp
Quenon
Eastern
Keystone
Winding Gulf Coal Operators’ Association
Whitestick Street Man Jailed On A B Charge
Herbert Brooks sixty was jailed at about 9 p m Wednesday in Raleigh County Jail after Beckley City Police arrested him on an assault and battery warrant issued by Town District Magistrate Joe Rodriguez. Joe Lawson seventy three was fined 51 for shoplifting at Pagoda Foodland by Police Judge Ballard. Harris taken to Beckley Hospital after Rescue Squad called to 560 Lincoln St. James Trudale twenty four released from jail after grand larceny arrest for stealing a Hash Furniture television. two Charlottesville men also jailed. collision at Second and South Fayette. $150 damage. Lollie A. Blevins sixty six charged for failure to control after his car hit parked vehicles causing $450 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Brooks
Whitestick Sr
Raleigh County
Beckley
Joe Rodriguez
Joe Lawson
Harper Heights
George L. Ballard
Pagoda Foodland
James Harris
Lincoln St
Harris
Beckley Hospital
James Trudale
Charlottesville
N. C
Beckley Students Win TB Notebook Awards in Raleigh County
Beckley Junior High seventh graders in Christine Clay's class receive TB notebook prizes from the Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association. Winners include Dana McCorkle, Kathy Moore, Maria Luchini, Loma Whittaker, Lacy Aliff Jr., Richard Vaughn, with Frances Lowe presenting. Also announced were winners in the Raleigh County Association poster coloring contest with Mary Louise Klaus observing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Junior High
Christine Clay
Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Dana McCorkle
Kathy Moore
Maria Luchini
Loma Whittaker
Lacy Aliff Jr
Richard Vaughn
Ciation
TB Association
Clay
Raleigh County Association
Mary Louise Klaus
Raleigh County
Cynthia Dickerson
Sixteen Conservation Violations Reported In District IV
Captain Raymond Eye of the Department of Natural Resources reports sixteen conservation law violations in District IV. Offenders include Richard G. Russell and numerous others across Summers, Greenbrier, Monroe, McDowell counties and nearby towns with fines of twenty dollars and costs for violations such as loaded firearms, hunting without licenses, and conspiracy to violate game laws. Local magistrates named include Holt, Poteet, Guerin, Collins, and Hayslette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Eye
Department of Natural Resources
Richard G. Russell
Ansted
Jack Holt
Hinton
Bluestone
Summers County
Greenbrier
Sherman Auton
Cullo‘den
John Poteet
Fairlea
Do It Yourself Medicine Risks Warned by Doctor
Dr Wayne Brandstadt cautions against self medication noting home remedies can be harmful. He warns aspirin misuse and phenacetin containing drugs damage kidneys, warns against unnecessary vitamins and laxatives, and advises against weight reducers and unneeded self dosing for abdominal pain.
Salvation Army Kettle Totals Rise. Christmas Baskets Planned
Salvation Army reports total contributions of 4673.69 with 295.39 in mail appeal and kettle gifts. Capt. Raymond Kitchen notes lag behind last year while 350 Christmas baskets are prepared by LA Boys Club at the Citadel and 500 checks mailed to families.
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Salvation Army
Raymond Kitchen
Neville Street
Beckley
Kitchen
LA Boys Club
Citadel
Money Belongs To State At Charleston
The attorney general says money left at state institutions by deceased persons with no relatives or estate becomes state property. Atty. Gen. H Court Doughty Jr. notes that the property should be claimed through a civil suit by the county assessor or prosecuting attorney. Once received it is deposited in the school fund via the state auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
UPS
Attorney General’s Office
Atty
H. Court ‘Doughty Jr
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Beckley Jaycees
Don Collier
Henry Smith
Jim Cabe
Bill Stratton
Morton H. Rosenshine
Weirton
Riley Henderson
Marshall University
Charles Hughes
Cabell County
Rosenshine
Hancock County
Huntington
Bank of Raleigh
F.d.1.c
Whitestick Street
A&b
the Complete Variety Store
Murphy's Own
Carole Joanne
Murphy’s
Carolina Moon
O Magnus
Jewel
Larry
Recorders
Frances Lowe
Asso
Robert Dickerson
Shady Spring
Lesley Farley
Whitby
Lesley Edward Farley
Martha Shrewsberry
Doyle Shrewsberry
Cool Ridge
Karen Adams
Whitby Elementary School
Jerry Adame
Miss Klaus
TB Association Board of Directors
Big Draft
Sherman H. Harman
Skydusty
Anthony Creek
Monroe County
H. L. Sarver
Wolf Creek
Herbert Guerin
Union
Peters Mountain
Hunter Wills
Bozoo
Guerin
Ston
Ed Collins
Peterstown
Waiteville
Mike T. Wood
Bluefield
Alonzo Sink
Roanoke
Marion Farmer
Princeton
Wikel
Jack Wood
Roderfield Brothers
Okey Stafford
Jaeger
Victor Horn
Leon Horn
Christian Ridge
Walter Muncy
Jolo
C. M. Hayslette
War Fo
Rock Ridge
Jackson W. Deskins
Premier
A. M. St. Clair
Welch
Upper Clear Fork
James Adair
Beartown
Stafford
Big Branch
Roman L. Davis
Newport News
Hayliette
Wayne Brandstadt
Assa
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