National GOP Committeewoman Breaks Precedent for Underwood
Mrs Stubblefield a Charleston resident and national GOP committeewoman shifts stance after a Copenhaver attack and signals support for Underwood. Wheeling publishers Jim V Wood and Harry Hamm indicate Republican papers in the Ogden chain back Underwood with autonomy on endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
Stubblefield
Underwood
Jim V. Wood
Wheeling News Publishing Co
Florida
Harry Hamm
Democratic
Wheeling News-Register
Charleston
I Wheeling Today
Ogden
Isater
Democratic Comment Sparks Debate Amid Party Tensions
Brief remarks from a Democratic figure amid internal party friction drew attention as supporters and critics weighed the implications. The exchange highlighted divisions within the party and the potential impact on upcoming discussions.
Wyoming Principals Finalize Tri-County Spelling Bee Plans
Wyoming County schools through an executive committee of principals completed plans for the Tri-County Spelling Bee co sponsored by principals associations and The Register. W C Worrell and Garland Phillips met with the committee and The Register editor at Maltens Grade School and named new and previous committee members. Chairmen of magisterial districts were named as well and district chairs will help select 6th and 8th grade champions at school and county levels with a Beckley bee by May 11 and county champions in Pineville May 4 weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holroyd Brooks
W. C. Worrell
Wyoming County
George
Id-County
M. Nolley
Pete Morgan
Garland Phillips
Tri-County
Associations of Principals
the Register
Wyoming Principals Association
C. J. McQuade
Register
Maltens
Phillips
Herndon
Carl Hazard
Conley
Mullers
George Norley
Mullens
Principel
Darrell V. McGraw
Center
Vaughn Stewart
Oceana
W. E. Trent
Baileysville
Kennie Hatfield
Hutt Creek
Stacy Hughes
Clear Fork
Beckley
Wyoming
Pineville
Concord College Attendance Recovers From Virus Outbreak
Attendance at Concord College is nearly back to normal after a viral outbreak described as intestinal influenza by President Virgil Stewert. The illness last week hit hard, but recovery is underway this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Concord College
Virgil Stewert
Europe in Grip of Cold Wave and Floods Across Continent
Raging floods and a new European cold wave bring widespread misery in an 11 day freeze. Turkey reports disasters and deaths as the Rhine overflows and nations endure crop losses, fuel shortages, and mass displacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
London
Middle East
Turkey
Spain
France
Italy
Yugoslavia
Britain
Denmark
Greece
Germany
Austria
Holland
Portugal
Switzerland
Belgium
Sweden
Berlin
East Germany
Poland
Norway
Libya
Sagvaag
Turkish Thrace
Aga Kumus
Zonguldak
Conmnist Fast
England
Scotland
Atlantic
Trucker Opposes Shift in Transport Policy Proposals
Joseph W. Short of the West Virginia Motor Truck Association told Beckley Chamber directors that changes urged by a Senate committee would threaten the economy and harm small shippers. He warned Senate Bill 1920 would strip rate regulation from the Interstate Commerce Commission and allow railroads to discriminate against small communities. Short urged public regulation to protect farmers and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Sinclair Weeks
Beckley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Joseph W. Short
West Virginia Motor Truck Association
Secretary of
Commerce Weeks
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Short
Vass Funeral Rites Not Set
Elwood Millard Vass, 30, a Beckley native and Walsh Construction trucker, died of a heart attack in Baltimore. Funeral arrangements at Caffee Funeral Home remain incomplete. Survived by his wife Frances Lee Bolt Vass and two daughters Janet Lee and Jennie, plus his mother, brother, and three sisters in Ohio and Maryland. Born May 31, 1923 in Oswald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Millard Vass
Beckley
Caffee
Vass
Baltimore
Walsh Construction Co
Oswald
William Price Vass
Lessie Toney Vass
Bluefield Driver Held on Drink Driving Charge
Stanley G. Rogers Jr. of Bluefield was jailed in Raleigh County at 12:3 p.m. today on a driving while intoxicated charge. State Police arrested him on the West Virginia Turnpike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley G. Rogers Jr
Bluefield
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Parochial School Plans Shaped in Beckley
The Beckley St Francis de Sales Catholic Church gains Archbishop Swint approval to build an eight room brick school with basement and cafeteria on South Oakwood Ave near the church. A Sisters residence may accompany the project with a fund raising goal around 150000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis de Sales
South Oakwood Ave
Beckley
Paul V. Helsley
John J. Swint
Wheeling
Helsley
800 Raleigh County Teachers To Get Pay Hike
About 800 Raleigh County teachers will receive higher salaries starting September after the 1956 Legislature boosted minimum pay. Details show increases from $15 to $55 monthly based on degrees and certificates, with experience pay adding to the base. Some exceptions apply for one room schools and summer course teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
G. G. Greene
William C. Marland
Tri County Meet Set in Beckley
The Raleigh Summers Wyoming Community committee on Employment for the Physically Handicapped will meet in Beckley Tuesday. Dr Paul A Copeland Beckley VA Hospital manager will speak at 7 30 p m at the Raleigh County Vocational School. E R Bolton chairman said civic groups should attend to hear about qualifying severely handicapped unemployed individuals and to discuss the feasibility of a Goodwill Industry in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh-Summers-Wyoming
Beckley
Paul A. Copeland
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Raleigh County Vocational School
E. R. Bolton
Governor's Committee On
Three Drivers Pay Fines After Arraignment
Three individuals appeared before Magistrate J. P. Meadows on road law charges. Donald Ray Pierce of East Linn paid ten dollars plus costs for speeding after a February 10 arrest on the West Virginia Turnpike. Patrick Wood Flournoy of Charleston paid ten dollars plus costs for hazardous driving following a February 9 arrest by Turnpike State Police. Mabscott resident Mike Leeber Sr. paid five dollars plus costs for operating a vehicle with a faulty muffler after a February 11 arrest on U S Route 21 by Berkeley Detachment State Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Meadows
Donald Ray Pierce
East Linn
West Virginia Turnpike
Patrick Wood Flournoy
Charleston
Turnpike
Mabscott
Mike Leeber Sr
Beckley Detachment
Myers Declares Committee Isn't Receiving Funds
Charleston report details three of five Democratic gubernatorial candidates and their campaign moves. Mollohan Ferguson and Myers discuss a so called flower fund and campaign mechanics. Ferguson hosts an open house at the Daniel Boone Hotel attracting a large crowd while Gov Marland defends Ferguson supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
U. S
Robert H. Mollohan
Fairmont
Senate
J. Howard Myers
Martinsburg
Here
Milton J. Ferguson
Wayne
Moughan
Hulett Ic. Smith
Beckley
Feo
Myers
State Democratic Committee
Chaiman
State Executive Committee
Treasury
Statehouse
Milton J. Perguson
Marland
Ferguson
Daniel Boone Hotel
Sere
Murder Victim's Parents Move After Tragic Killing
In Wheeling, Otto and Mrs. Diesk relocate from Wheeling Island to East Wheeling to escape memories after the death of 9 year old David Powell. Twin brothers Thomas and Joseph Williams are held at the county jail as authorities pursue psychiatric evaluation and blood testing on trousers linked to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Otto Diesk
David Powell
Wheeling Island
East Wheeling
Ohio County
Rooneys Point
Pennsylvania
Thonas
Joseph Williams
Young Powell
Williams
Powell
Joseph A. Gompers
Trvins
Sons of Wheeling Steel
Thomas Williams Sr
Gompers
Thomas Jr
Charleston
Cabbagehead Attacked as Robbery and Shooting Probed
Milburn Meador a hermit near Beckley Dump in Piney Gorge, about 65, was shot twice by two juveniles aged 12 and 13 during a break in on Wednesday. Police say stolen postal savings certificates were not negotiable, and two shotguns were reported missing from the cabin. Meador was later hospitalized at Beckley Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milburn Meador
Beckley
Piney Gorge
Meador
Pitsburgh
Monongahela River
I. S. Air Force
Post Office
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Beckley Gets New Two Letter Five Numeral Telephone Plan
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co announces Beckley will switch to a two letter five numeral numbering system this fall. Central office names will precede five digits and residents will be notified when new numbers are determined. Ahead of the changeover, people should limit current number visibility on stationery and await a new number card, dialing guide, and updated telephone directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
R. C. Gould
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Guild
Gould
Ter
the Telephone Company
Becker
Diphtheria Suspect Child Admitted in Raleigh County
A three year old Raleigh County child named Richard James was admitted to Beckley Memorial Hospital as a diphtheria suspect. He was reported to be making a nice recovery and no further details were available at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Raleigh County Health Department
Richard James
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Persinger Dies at 64 After Heart Attack in Daniels
Harvey Lewis Persinger 64 of Daniels died at his home at 12:30 a.m. after a heart attack. Born July 14 1892 in Botetourt County Virginia he owned Persingers Restaurant in Daniels. Survived by wife Gertrude Mac Lee son Lowmax daughter Mrs William Kunkel, four grandchildren. Body at Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home pending arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Lewis Persinger
Daniels
Botetourt County
Jane Douglas
Minnie Persinger
Persinger
Glen Morgan
Raleigh County
Gertrude Mac Lee
Lowmax
William Kunkel
Circleville
Ohio
Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home
Eleven Bills Signed Into Law by Marland in One Day
Gov. Marland signed eleven bills, boosting teachers pay by 6.4 million dollars yearly and raising the cigarette tax from four to five cents per pack for two years. Other measures increase the state take on pari mutuel horse racing to five percent, raise minimum licenses for out of state and in state corporations, move funds to the general revenue, authorize 10 million in highway bonds, join the Southern Regional Education Compact, authorize WVU to issue up to 10 million in revenue bonds for a new engineering and agricultural school, finance Marshall College facilities, and provide pay boosts for officials in several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Marland
General Revenue Fund
Mnove
West Virginia
West Virginia University
Board of Governors
State Board of Education Authority
Marshall College
Wyoming County
Putnam County
Nicholas County
Special License Numbers Being Allocated for 1956 57
Charleston reports requests for special license numbers for the 1956 57 registration year are being accepted by the Department of Motor Vehicles until March 20 1956. Requests may be submitted by post card, in person from Feb 20 to March 20 at the Automobile Bureau. Loans and plates will be issued with same numbers as 1953 56 and 1956 57 plates mailed by April 30 1956. Applications with proper fee and reservation card must reach the DMV by June 1 1956. No extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Department of Motor Vehicles
Automobile Bureau
Department
Joseph P. Condry
Department of Motor Venities
Condry
Bill to end two clock system seeks standard daylight time
Rep. Staggers proposes a yearly congressional setting of daylight saving time to remove the two clock confusion. A House Commerce subcommittee will hold hearings on a bill to standardize hours, beginning after the Sunday in April and ending before the last Sunday of September, with nationwide recognition of one time. He cites confusion from the two clock system and urges majority-rule resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Res. Staggers
D-Awva
House Commerce
Staggers
Congress
PMO
S45
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Cecil H, Underwood
Ment
Aus
Concord
Rhine
Strumica
Netherlands
Moday
H. L. Persinger
Ned H. Ragland
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