Hazardous Roads Slow Beckley Christmas Travel
Ice covered streets during Christmas Eve brought several minor accidents to Beckley with only one or two injuries reported. Ambulances ferried injured pedestrians to Raleigh General Hospital while officers logged numerous slide-offs on icy roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Trafffic
Kathleen W. Bair
McCreery Street
May Office Service Inc
Rose and Quesenberry
Mid-Town
Beckley Collage
South Kanawha Street
Epperly Transfer Co
Fayetteville
Amos Quesenberry
East Beckley
Raleigh General Hospital
Cindy Rahal
Fairlawn Ave
Raleigh General
Couple Unhurt In Pike Crash On West Virginia Turnpike
A Tennessee couple escaped injury when their 1956 model car overturned on the West Virginia Turnpike between mileposts 39 and 40 after skidding on ice. Carl Killion of Morristown was driving. Damages were about 400 dollars. They were escorted to Charleston by Turnpike State Police and continued on their way.
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Tennessee
West Virginia
Carl Killion
Morristown
Tenn
Beckley Wrecking Co
Beckley
Princeton
More Road Law Enforcement Asked By Kelly
Charleston AP Herbert A. Kelly, West Virginia Motor Vehicles Commissioner, backs strict enforcement of traffic laws and supports a point system but insists current law suffices with vigilant police work. He says violators can be removed from highways immediately and notes license suspension for drunk or hazardous driving. Director Hopkins urged a point system to penalize habitual violators while rewarding good records.
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Charleston
Herbert A. Kelly
Kelly
West Virginia
Charles Hopkins
West Virginia Traffic Safety Council
Miami Seek 4000 In Fingerprint Sweep In Sex Slay Case
In Miami Florida police launch a large scale effort to identify a sex slayer of 53 year old Miss Ethel Little by fingerprinting about 4000 residents over 14 in a one square mile area around her apartment. Detectors and lie tests will be used. A palm print and several fingerprints were found, and residents reacted with mixed feelings toward the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Ethel Little
Von Braun Expects To Land On Moon
Huntsville Alabama AP reports rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, 47, predicts future spaceflight beyond rockets and dreams of orbiting the Earth and possibly visiting the Moon. He spoke after being named man of the year in science in an AP survey.
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von Braun
Moon
Huntsville
Ala
Wernher von Braun
Associated Press
Services at East Raleigh Holy Church of God
Sunday at Holy Church of God East Raleigh includes Sunday School at 9 30 a m Elder James Bailey pastor to give the address at 11 a m and Holy Supper at 8 p m all pastors and church members invited to attend
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Holy Church of God
East
Raleigh
James Bailey
Joe M Hutchison in Critical Condition at Raleigh General
Joe M Hutchison aged 60 of 202 Dorcas Avenue remains in critical condition at Raleigh General Hospital after treatment began Monday. He is described as in a serious medical state while under care.
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Joe M. Hutchison
Dorcas Ave
Raleigh General Hospital
Solon Blasts Aid Red Tape Over Foreign Aid Survey
Rep. George Meader charges foreign aid officials use a 41 page questionnaire he calls red tape for a survey that could be done with a single page. He cites 232 questions aimed at 50 000 training program participants, criticizing ICA and stressing need for efficiency.
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Washington
George Meader
R-Mich
Meader
House
Porter Hardy
D-Va
Hardy
ICA
EDA Advises Small Plants in West Virginia
Charleston AP reports Lilburn E Ward Jr director of the Economic Development Agency says attracting industry hinges on ready to build sites and buildings. He notes only one in ten manufacturers employs over 100 workers and that smaller firms seek the best deal with affordable sites and a ready community.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Lilburn E. Ward Jr
New Economic Development Agency
Ward
Walker Sideswiped During Edinburgh to London March
Dr Barbara Moore, 56, a dietitian born in Russia, was sideswiped by a car near Biggleswade while marching from Edinburgh to London. The vehicle grazed her right arm and knocked off a gold snake bracelet she considers lucky. She searched 20 minutes for the item. the driver did not stop. Moore remained 37 miles from London.
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Biggleswade
England
Barbara Moore
Edinburgh
London
Hobart Hungate In Fair Condition After Mine Accident
Hobart Hungate age 29 of Lillybrook is listed in good condition at Beckley Memorial Hospital. He is being treated for injuries to his left leg and foot from a mine accident at the Winding Gulf mine on Wednesday.
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Hobart Hungate
Lillybrook
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Winding Gulf
Nazarene Carpenter Makes Pilgrimage To Bethlehem
A 20th century Palestinian carpenter from Nazareth crossed from Israel into Jordan for 36 hours to join Christmas observances in Bethlehem. About 1,730 Arab Christians from Israel traveled for the festivities, with Sen. Stuart Symington among notable tourists. the route now runs past barriers and military checkpoints, contrasting ancient journey with modern security.
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Bethlehem
Jordan
Nazareth
Bethehem
Joseph
Mary
Israel
No Man’s Land
Jerusalem
Beckley Stores Prepare Regular Hours After Christmas
Beckley stores will resume regular hours starting Saturday after staying open late for Christmas shoppers. Tonight they close at 6 to give employees time with families on Christmas Eve and will close next Friday for New Year’s Day. ISADORE WEIN notes satisfactory traffic and extends holiday greetings. Regular hours: 9 to 5 Saturdays, 9 to 9 Mondays, 9 to 5 other days except Wednesday 1 pm.
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Beckley
Isadore Wein
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Wein
Beaver Firm Gifts Cash to Beckley Child Care Center
Beaver Block Co donated a substantial cash gift to Beckley Child Care Center in the name of patrons from its Christmas list. Hulett Smith, fund raising chair, said the firm is the first to make such a donation. Contributions are not being pushed, though similar gifts would be welcomed.
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Beckley
Beaver Block Co
Hulett Smith
Beaver Company
Smith
Independent Coal Operators To Meet
A meeting of the Southern Independent Coal Operators Association will convene at 2 30 p m Monday in the conference room of the new Beckley Newspapers Corporation building. Lewis Meadows serves as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Independent Coal Operators Association
New
Teddy Ray Trail Treated After Hunting Accident Injuries
Teddy Ray Trail, 47, of Pemberton, was treated Wednesday at Beckley Hospital for week old injuries to his leg, hip and spine from a hunting accident.
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Teddy Ray Trail
Pemberton
Beckley Hospital
Williams Rites Set Saturday
Funeral services for Charles Gilmore Williams will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Seeeneyburg Baptist Church with Rev. C. H. Painter officiating. He died Wednesday night after a long illness at a local hospital. Williams, 53, was a Baptist minister and deacon. he was born in Dirtsville and served in United Mine Workers Local No. 4353. He is survived by his wife Marjie Dillon Williams and two daughters, plus four brothers and three sisters. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. pallbearers are named. The body will be moved from Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home to the family residence Friday afternoon.
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Charles Gilmore Williams
Harper Road
Seeeneyburg Baptist Church
C. H. Painter
Sunset Memorial Park
Williams
Sweeneysburg Baptist Church
Dirtsville
Alfred Lee
Lucy Ann Feazelle Williams
Sweeneyburg Baptist Church
United Mine Workers of America
Skelton
Marjie Dillon Williams
Beckley
Robin Smith
Falls Church
Richard Sweeney
Caperton
Virgil
Edward
Pax
Carlos
Kingston
Ray Tompson
Seibert Pinkerton
Haynes Ayers
Tacoma Park
Mary Susan Williams
Washington, D. C
Abe Hoskins
Clifford Hoskins
Otho Hager
Edna Sweeney
Grady Sweeney
John Mitchem
Rose and Quesenberry
Miner Injured Loading Rock at Pocahontas Fuel Co
Pete Semonco a 43 year old miner from Itmann suffered a back injury Wednesday while loading rock on a shuttle car at Pocahontas Fuel Co Inc He was admitted to Beckley Hospital for treatment.
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Pete Semonco
Itmann
Rock
Pocahontas Fuel Co., Inc
Beckley Hospital
Lonely Dec 25 Looms For Five Reds Prisoners
The piece notes prisoners including Fecteau Downey Redmond plan a sparse Christmas in jail. Monthly rations include soup milk sugar butter cheese salmon and sausages while families and former inmates report limited contact and the inmates may celebrate quietly among Communist comrades rather than with families.
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Fecteau
Morgan Memorial Goodwill Youth and Children's Center of
Boston
Philip D. Fecteau
Mary Downey
Cannan
Downey
Redmond
William
John
China
Turner Seeks Post On Demo Committee
Frank G. Turner of 423 Neville St filed his candidacy for the Democratic Executive Committee at the Circuit Clerk's office yesterday, becoming the first person to file for county executive committee this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Turner
Neville St
Final Rites Pending for Baxter Duren
Final rites for Baxter Duren age 63 of 218 Riley Street are incomplete after his death in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife Arlene Turpin Duren two sons William of Cleveland Ohio and Robert of Beckley and four grandchildren. The body will remain at the Trent Funeral Home.
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Baxter Duren
Riley St
Duren
Arlene Turpin Duren
William
Cleveland
Ohio
Robert
Beckley
Trent Funeral Home
France approves increased aid to private Catholic schools
The National Assembly backed a government plan by 4427 to 71 to raise subsidies for private Catholic schools, allowing state control over funds and teaching in exchange for aid. Debre defended the move amid Socialist and Communist opposition and protests signaling ongoing church-state clashes.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
France
National Assembly
Michel Debre
de Gaulle
Andre Boulloche
Deere
Steelworkers Seek Four Cent Wage Increase In Court
The United Steelworkers plan to file in U S District Court in Pittsburgh seeking a four cent an hour cost of living raise retroactive to Nov 7 and a January effective date. The union argues changes in the consumer price index justify the increase as negotiations continue with industry and federal mediators.
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Pittsburgh
United Steelworkers
Arthur J. Goldberg
USW
U.S. District Court
Taft-Hartley
Goldberg
Herbert P. Long
Washington
Mrs. Elizabeth Hickman Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Elizabeth Hickman 80 of South Fayette Street died Wednesday night in a local hospital after a long illness. Born January 6 1879 in Rocky Mount Virginia she is survived by one son Frank Beckley five daughters Florence Croner Fairy Claytor Virginia Walker Mattie Pettis and Sally Coleman two sisters Victoria Moss Pittsburgh twenty four grandchildren four great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Body taken to Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home.
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Elizabeth Hickman
South Fayette St
Mrs. Zula Foley Taken By Death in Middletown Home
Mrs. Zula Foley 65 died in her sleep reportedly from a heart ailment while napping after supper at her son Arnold’s Middletown home. A Stotesbury resident, she had visited the family for a week and was born in Wyoming County. Survivors include two other sons Elmore and John and two brothers Eugene and Lundy. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home.
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Eugene
Lundy
Crumpler
Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home
Salvation Army Fund Near Goal As Campaign Ends
The Salvation Army Christmas Cheer fund stands at 4637.50, short of a 5500 goal. Major Mary McVicker notes Beckley Rotary Club volunteers staffed the booth Wednesday with Beckley Kiwanis taking over for the final campaign day.
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Salvation Army
Mary McVicker
Beckley Rotary Club
Beckley
Throwing Sticks Proves Dangerous For Woman
Mrs. Mary C. Watson 86 of Whitby is hospitalized at Beckley Hospital with an injured left hip after a fall at her home on Wednesday. She attempted to throw a stick of wood at a dog, lost her footing and fell out the back.
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Mary C. Watson
Whitby
Beckley Hospital
Lord Halifax Dies at 78 in Yorkshire Home
wartime English ambassador to the United States Lord Halifax died Wednesday night at his country home in Yorkshire at age 78. President and Mrs Eisenhower will visit Augusta Georgia for a rest over the holidays, with Christmas at the White House. British diplomatic sources say no sign of imminent clash between Iraqi and Iranian forces despite regional tensions near the Shatt al Arab.
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Lord Halifax
United States
Yorkshire
England
Eisenhower
Augusta
White House
Shatt al-Arab River
Cuban justice under Castro subjects reporter to recall
Reporter James C Buchanan of the Miami Herald returns to work to write about Cuban justice under Fidel Castro. He was convicted for complicity in a prison escape, given a 14 year suspended sentence and deported from Cuba. In New York Christina Erdilen picks a gift of AT&T stock over a diamond in a Christmas surprise. A British jet skidded on landing at Rome Airport. no injuries reported.
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James C. Buchanan
Miami Herald
Fidel Castro
Buchanan
Cuba
Vestersay
Tommy Manville
Christina Erdilen
New York
American Telephone & Telegraph
Rome
Charleston man files as delegate at large for May primary
Oscar Lewis Davis of Charleston filed today for election in the May primary as a delegate at large to the Convention. Feb 2 is the deadline to apply for entering the 1960 West Virginia University State Road Commission cooperative training program for students interested in becoming authorities announced today. A Clarksburg couple died apparently from asphyxiation in a house fire early today with a Christmas tree and gifts still in the living room where Donald S Hawkins and his wife were found.
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Oscar Lewis Davis
Charleston
West Virginia University-State Road Commission
Clarksburg
Donald S. Hawkins
Funeral today for Onnie Coe in Caples Methodist Church
Funeral services for Onnie Coe age 35 were held at 2 p m in Caples Methodist Church. Burial followed in Saeger Memorial Cemetery Rhodesfield. Coe died from injuries suffered at the Caples residence of sister Mrs Ernest Milam in McDowell County. He was a World War II veteran and worked for New River Consolidated Coal Co at Caples. Survivors include brother Harrison Tralee and sister Mrs Helen Wheeler Princeton.
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Tralee
RNS
Onnie Coe
Leon Nunley
Caples Methodist Church
Saeger
Rhodesfield
Coe
Aall
Caples
McDowell County
Ernest Milam
New River Consolidated Coal Co
Harrison
Helen Wheeler
Princeton
Beckley Farmers Market Sale Reports Wednesday Findings
The Beckley Farmers Market reported Wednesday sales with eggs at 42 to 44 cents for extra large and 38 to 41 for large, potatoes 1.60 to 1.85 per 50 pounds, apples 1.60 to 1.90 per bushel, grapefruit 2.25 per crate, sorghum molasses 2 per gallon, and heavy hens at 1.84 per pound. Next week the market will be held on Wednesday instead of Thursday. the following week sales on Thursday will resume.
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Beckley Farmers Market
W. Va
U. S
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