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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals in Alderson Mullens Ravencliff area

Funeral services for Howard Monroe Callahan 65 of Alderson set for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenbrier Baptist Church with burial in Restwood Cemetery Hin ton. Surviving wife Delia Scott Callahan two sons Melvin of Baltimore and Charles L. of Elks Ridge Md a daughter Elizabeth Miller of Schenectady N Y a brother Warren Callahan Sullivan and two sisters Bertha Perdue Huntington and Lealia Cox India Tenn Also listed are memberships in Shire Temple No 29 Knights of Pythias American Legion Hinton International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Miller Men’s Bible Class Greenbrier Baptist Church.RNS Funeral arrangements complete for Charles Edgar Lewis 62 Mullens engineer for Norfolk and Western died at 2 a.m. today at St Luke’s Bluefield From heart attack He was born March 10 1898 in Tazewell Va son of Charlie E and Nannie Harmon Lewis He had been an engineer since 1922 and belonged to Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers Presbyter ian Church Surviving wife Eva Hayes Lewis two children Charles E Lewis II Mary Lewis Mildred Lewis two sisters Etta Bland Pineville and Thomas Dumford Tazewell two grandchildren Body at Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Mullens RNS For Ravencliff baby death at birth Saturday at Pineville Maternity Hospital Father a marine at Camp Lejeune N C A brother Elwin Lyle Robinson Ravencliff Grandparents Mr and Mrs Robinson Ravencliff Mrs Ellen Green Pensacola Fla Body at Oceana Funeral Home RNS

Howard Monroe Callahan Alderson Greenbrier Baptist Church John W. Wagster Restwood Hinton Callahan Henry Madison Callahan Virginia Elmore Callahan Low Moor Delia Scott Callahan Melvin Callahan Baltimore Charles L. Callahan Elks Ridge Elizabeth Miller Schenectady N. Y Warren Callahan Sullivan Bertha Perdue Huntington Lealia Cox Lndia Tenn Shire Temple No. 29 Order of Knights of Pythias American Legion of Hinton International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Miller Men's Bible RNS Charles Edgar Lewis Circle Drive Mullens St. Luke’s Hospital Bluefield Norfolk and Western Railway Co Tazewell Charlie E Nannie Harmon Lewis Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers Presbyterian Church Eva Hayes Lewis Charles E. Lewis II Mary Lewis Fairborn Ohio Mildred Lewis Etta Bland Pineville Thomas Dumford Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Ravencliff Gassaway Glen Robinson Pineville Maternity Hospital Marine Corps Camp Lejeune N. C Elwin Lyle Robinson Robinson Ellen Green Pensacola Fla Oceana

Solemn Requiem Planned for Mrs Nora Kerrigan

Mrs Nora Gertrude Kerrigan 69 of 216 Westwood Drive Weston will lie in state at Mortuary and then at Sweeney and Smith Funeral Home prior to a 10 a.m. Wednesday mass at St Patrick Catholic Church Weston. Burial follows in Weston Cemetery. She died Sunday night at Beckley VA Hospital after a heart attack with prior seizure on January 21. Born July 24 1891 in Vegan Upshur County she was a daughter of Peter and Mary Burke. She was a member of St Francis de Sales and Catholic Daughters of America. Husband H L Kerrigan predeceased her in May. Survivors include two daughters Kathryn Kerrigan and Sister M Leona two sons J Paul both and three grandchildren and two sisters. Pallbearers listed.

Nora Gertrude Kerrigan Westwood Drive Weston St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Thomas L. Kerrigan Joseph McKernan Joseph O'Reilly Weston Cemedy Kerrigan Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital Beckley Hospital Vegan Upshur County Peter and Mary Owens Burke St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Catholic Daughters of America H. L. Kerrigan Saevere Kathryn R. Kerrigan Sweeney and Smith Bernard Kerrigan James Ward George Detterman Burke Riley Sr Raymond McDonald Francis Riley

Grimmett Funeral Services Set for Orlando Resident

Mrs. Hubert Grimmett 45 of Orlando formerly Beckley dies at home Sunday from heart attack. Survived by son Bobby Mabscott and aunt Mrs Emerson Williams Calloway Heights. Funeral will be held Wednesday in Orlando, noting she moved there about two years ago.

Hubert Grimmett Orlando Fla Beckley

Final rites for James Robert Harless in Tams Church

James Robert Bob Harless 66 of Tommy Creek will receive final rites at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Tams Community Church with Rev. William Stafford officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. He died Saturday around 11 a.m. after a heart attack while bathing. His body was to be taken to his daughter Mrs. Charlie Maynard’s home in Tommy Creek at 2 p.m. today. Pallbearers include Ray Adams Buddy Rose Bill Linkous Star-

James Robert Bob) Harless Tommy Creek Tams William Stafford Sunset Memorial Park Harless Charlie Maynard Robertson and Foglesong Mullens Ray Adams Buddy Rose Bill Linkous Star

Final rites for Mrs Bessie Clapworthy in Mount Hope

Mrs Bessie Mae Clapworthy 75 of Mount Hope died Saturday evening after a long illness. Funeral services slated for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Tyree Funeral Home Chapel Mount Hope with Rev Ernest Barley presiding. Burial at High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill. Survivors include daughter Mable Wicker Hinton. two stepsons Carl Prince and Herman O Neal Salem Virginia. four stepdaughters Hershal Davis George Ruff Mount Hope Dorothy Taylor Duo and Mary Kirby Johnstown Ohio. half brother Omar Miller Vinton Virginia. Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Bessie Mae Clapworthy Mount Hope Tyree Ernest Barley High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill Clapworthy Minden Mable Wicker Hinton Carl Prince Herman O'Neal Salem Hershal Davis George Ruff Dorothy Taylor Duo Mary Kirby Johnstown Ohio Omar Miller Vinton

Riner Rites Held For Zelma Gray Riner at Gates

Final rites were held for Zelma Gray Riner 49 of Union with a service at Grove Baptist Church Gates led by Rev. Cecil Neel and Rev. J W Rowe. Burial followed in the church cemetery. She died Saturday evening after a three week illness in a Ronceverte hospital. Born January 24 1912 in Union she was a daughter of the late Gaeus N and Ada Johnson Bobbitt. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband one daughter Mrs Don Miller of Union and four sons Kyle Frank ie Dennis and Keith Bobbitt.

Zelma Gray Riner Union Grove Baptist Church Gates Cecil Neel J. W. Rowe Church Oak Grove Baptist Church Don Miller Fourty Kyle Frankie Princeton Dennis Fayetteville Keith Bobbitt Parkersburg

Robinson Infant Graveside Rites Planned

Graveside rites are scheduled for the infant child of Elwin and Mary Green Robinson. The service will be held at the family plot with participation by relatives and friends. The infant's death is being mourned by the Robinson family.

of Elwin Mary Green Robinson

Siders Rites Planned for Lewis Albert Siders

Lewis Albert Siders 69 of Kimberly died Sunday after a long illness in Charleston Memorial Hospital He was born in Ripley a member of Advent Christian Church a retired miner and United Mine Workers of America member Survivors include wife Rosie Ellen a daughter Mrs William Tabit Kimberly a son L C Cheshire Ohio a sister Mrs C O Derick Clendenin two brothers John Belle and Ben Elkview fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild The body is at Hooper Funeral Home Montgomery.

Lewis Albert Siders Kimberly Charleston Memorial Hospital Ripley Advent Christian Church United Mine Workers of America Rosie Ellen William Tabit L. C Cheshire Ohio C. O. Derick Clendenin John Belle Ben

Mrs Pearl Mitchell Rites Set for Gauley Bridge Victim

Mrs Pearl Mitchell 69 dies Sunday at son Harry Mitchells Gauley Bridge home. Services at 2 p m Tuesday with Mrs Ella Mitchell presiding. Surviving sister Mrs Bess Ayers of Lester.

Mic Pearl Mitchell Gauley Scien Harry Gauley Bridge Bess Ayers Lester

Death of Veldo Jelko Veldo Jelko at Ridge Avenue Beckley

Veldo Jelko Veldo Jelko, 76, of Ridge Avenue Beckley, died about 6 a m today. The body is at Webb and Neal Funeral Home pending completion of arrangements.

Veldo Jelko Ridge Avenue Beckley Webb and Neal Funeral Home

Beaver PTA Meeting To Feature Visitation

The Beaver Parent-Teacher Association invites parents to visit at 7 30 p m today at the school. Teachers will be in homerooms from 7 30 to 8 p m to discuss topics with parents individually. The program includes a film strip How to Study and a devotional service led by Rev Garland Howington. Hostesses include Mrs Norma Stump chair man and numerous named members.

Beaver Parent-Teacher Association Garland Howington Norma Stump Ruth Redden Paul Epperley Vaughilla Bucy Carl Noor Norman Shaeffer Archie Smith Gertrude Epperley Avery Taylor Ray Akers Robert Martin James St. Clair Donald Simmons Eva Mae Moore J. E. Mays Garnett Manning Paul Payne

Proposals To Hike Gas Rate Withdrawn

Charleston West Virginia The Public Service Commission said four Texas natural gas transmission firms withdrew proposed rate increases that could have raised United Fuel Gas Co costs by 532000 dollars a year in wholesale gas purchases A hearing on the increase had been set by the Federal Power Commission in Washington D C PSC had intervened and was notified last Friday of the withdrawal

Charleston W. Va UPID Public Service Commission Texas United Fuel Gas Co Washington Federal Power Commission PSC

Sprague Driver Posts Bond on Hit-Run Charge

Emmett Edwards of Sprague posted a $500 bond in Magistrate Joe Rodriguez Court on a hit-and-run charge after a incident on South Fayette Street and Church Street. The Norfolk car owner’s vehicle sustained about $75 in damage. Edwards’ vehicle damage was not listed.

Emmett Edwards Sprague Raleigh Joe Rodriguez Edwards William A. O’brien Norfolk South Fayette Street O’brien Church Street O'Brien Lewis Terminal S. Fayette St Matthew J. McCutcheon Alderson Ralph Adkins Harper Heights Beckley Adkins Billy Joe Richmond Maple Fork J. E. Mays

Airlines Face Massive Furloughs Amid Walkout Fallout

A wildcat walkout over a National Mediation Board ruling triggers protests and calls for a congressional investigation. Pan American United states hiring cuts begin with layoffs across major carriers including Pan American TWA American Airlines National Airlines Eastern Air Lines as airlines slash operations and staff.

National Mediation Board United Air Lines Air Line Pilots Association ALPA Ronald A. Brown Flight Engineers International Association Washington Goldberg TWA Sy Korn Flight Pan American New York United States Lowerseas American Airlines National Airlines Eastern Air Lines

Reporter's Brother Regarded Improved in Kanawha Valley Hospital

Five year old Mike Boothe of Miami son of Mr and Mrs Willis Boothe and brother of Raleigh Register reporter Dallas Boothe is reported much improved at Charleston Kanawha Valley Hospital where he was admitted Sunday for examination and treatment. He had a high temperature and was in an oxygen tent until 10:30 a m today. The illness remains undiagnosed at noon.

Mike Boothe Willis Boothe Miami Dallas Boothe Raleigh Register Kanawha Valley Hospital Charleston

Elderly Woman Killed by Car Near Vienna Convalescent Home

Mrs Lucy Graham aged 87 a resident of a nearby Vienna convalescent home died from injuries suffered when struck by a car in front of the home. The accident occurred as she walked into the street in Belpre Ohio driver Joseph Caplinger 24 was behind the wheel and no charges were filed.

Parkersburg UPI Lucy Graham Vienna Joseph W. Caplinger Belpre Ohio Caplinger

Appraisal Commission To Be Named Saturday

Fayetteville ANS reports the naming of an appraisal commission in a condemnation suit for Plum Orchard Lake project is continued to Saturday Feb 25. The state offers Lacy N Darlington $3000 for about 105 acres to form part of a 2800 acre hunting and recreation area in Fayette County. About 2300 acres have already been acquired from The New River Co.

Lacy N. Darlington Fayette County New River Co

Ward To Be Manager Of Sophia State Store

J E Ward of Sullivan Road began work Saturday in the Sophia Liquor Store. A Democrat, Ward is slated to eventually become manager of the Sophia State Store.

Ward Sophia State Store J. E. Ward Sullivan Road Sophia Liquor

Missile gap history fades as missiles outpace early hopes

In a Washington briefing, Ray Cromley explains how early estimates of Russian ICBM capability formed the so called missile gap. The piece traces how initial assumptions of Soviet could and would build missiles were revised downward as Russia failed to meet industrial plans, while U.S. Minuteman and Polaris breakthroughs shifted the balance, potentially placing the U.S. ahead in 1963.

United States Russia Department of Defense U. S Perts U.S Pentagon Soviet Union Minuteman

Kennedy Urges Focus on Desegregation Areas and Education

President Kennedy cites below par districts and slum neighborhoods, warning that desegregation challenges include remedial reading for Black students who moved to white DC schools years ago. He argues national progress hinges on education and calls for higher teacher salaries and expansion.

District of Columbia Kennedy

State Breakdown of Kennedy Education Aid by State

UPI reports the proposed federal aid allocations for fiscal years 1962, 1963, and 1964. The figures show each state's total allotment and the per pupil amount in average daily attendance for public schools, with Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia listed across the three years.

Washington UPI Kennedy Delaware Kentucky Maryland New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia

Kennedy's education plan seeks 25000 to 50000 scholarships

President Kennedy proposed a five year program with an initial 26.25 million authorization for the 1962 fiscal year to fund 25000 scholarships in the first year, 37500 the second, and 50000 annually for years three through five, plus an expanded National Defense Education Act to aid college loans.

Kennedy Congress

Lumumba followers flee as Tshombe battles Balumba in Katanga

New Strongman Gizenga and other Lumumba supporters are mentioned. Lumumbists are reported on the run in northern Katanga where Moise Tshombe’s provincial forces are said to have clashed heavily at Luena with Balumba tribal rebels.

Gizenga Katanga Moise Tshombe Luena

Glen White Man Faces Federal Court Action

Walter L. Townes, 55, of Glen White posted a $1,500 bond to U S Commissioner W A Riffe on charges of concealing stolen government property and was released from Raleigh County Jail. He is to appear before the U S District Court in Beckley on July 18 for unlawful possession of a 1957 car seized by the federal government containing moonshine whisky.

Walter L. Townes Glen White U. S W. A. Riffe Raleigh United States District Court Beckley

Demurrer Sustained In Rape Indictment

Fayetteville Judge C L Garvin Jr sustained a demurrer to the indictment against Calvin Linkenhaker of Ansted accused of rape. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Walter Wilson said a new indictment will be sought before the April term of court. The demurrer sought to correct inaccuracies in the indictment.

Fayetteville RNS C. L. Garvin Jr Calvin Linkenhaker Ansted Walter Wilson Linkenhoker

Mrs. Mills Sworn As Fayette Deputy

Leona Mills of Smithers was sworn in as Fayette County deputy sheriff. James L. Mathews, deputy county clerk, administered the oath at the request of Sheriff L. P. Elmore. Mills is active in Falls District politics and directs Fayette Needy Association with husband George Mills.

Fayetteville Rns Leona Mills Smithers Fayette County James L. Mathews L. P. Elmore Mills George Mills Falls District Fayette

Hotel Studying Union Proposals

No meetings are scheduled today for the striking Beckley hotel workers. Management spokesman says proposals are being considered. UMW District 50 office says Richard Kennel of the State Department of Labor will send a representative to Beckley to settle the dispute. Reid P. Davis and Fred Box are in Washington, D. C. for a district convention and unavailable for comment.

Beckley United Mine Workers District 50 Richard Kennel State Department of Labor Charleston Reid P. Davis District 50 Fred Box Washington, D. C

Rock $8,718 Award Granted for Mabscott Crab Orchard Road

Commissioners in Mabscott and Crarb Orchard road project approved an award of 8718 dollars for property of Otis dl at Ceesie io. The award was granted in morning sessions by State Road Commission members J G Lilly C H Graham T R Wilson and O W Brown.

Otis dl Ceesie Io Mabscott Crab Orchard Road State Road Commission J. G. Lilly C. H. Graham T. R. Wilson O. W. Brown

Lost Quartet Finds Way Out Of Gorge

Four Stamford youths lost for four hours in the Piney Gorge area found their own way home after following a railroad track to Prince and calling on Cather Campbell, an uncle of the Adkins sisters, for transport. State Police began the search at 8 p.m. and the children arrived home at 8:45 p.m., tired but safe.

Stamford Piney Gorge Freda Adkins Joyce Laura Adkins Dorothy Hightower Johnny Genevieve Hightower Prince Cather Campbell Adkins Sisters

Lenten Lecture Series Opens at St Stephen's Church

The Tuesday Lenten lecture titled The Story of the Prayer Book will start at St Stephen's Episcopal Church with Evening Prayer at 7 30 p m and the lecture at 8 o'clock in the church undercroft. This marks the first in a series of weekly Lenten talks before Easter each Tuesday. A daily service at 5 15 p m except Tuesday continues during Lent.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

President Kennedy Returns to Washington From Virginia Stay

President Kennedy flew from Middleburg Virginia to the White House by helicopter after a brief weekend at Glen Ora estate. He landed on the White House lawn at 9 26 a m EST. Mrs Kennedy and Caroline were to remain at Glen Ora for a few more days while the First Lady recovers from a cold.

Washington UPI Kennedy White House Middleburg Glen Ora Caroline Glenora

Beckley Driver Charged With Running Red Light

Edward C. Drumheller of Beckley is scheduled to appear in Beckley Police Court Thursday on a charge of running a red light and having no automobile registration. He was arrested at 7:35 a.m. today.

Edward C. Drumheller Beckley

McQuilkin From Roanoke Admitted For Surgery At Raleigh General

D E McQuilkin of Roanoke Virginia father of Mrs Fred Richmond 121 Granville Ave was admitted to Raleigh General Hospital Sunday night scheduled for surgery today. He is reported in satisfactory condition.

D. E. McQuilkin Roanoke Fred Richmond Granville Ave Raleigh General Hospital

Home From Hospital for Paul Hutchinson

Paul Hutchinson of Colony Drug Co at 114 West 4th Street was discharged from Raleigh General Hospital Sunday after a recent eye surgery.

Paul Hutchinson 4Th St Colony Drug Co Raleigh General Hospital

Mrs Joffie Mae Wills Injured in Fall at Home

Mrs Joffie Mae Wills Arnette is in satisfactory condition at Beckley Hospital after a Sunday evening fall from a couch broke her ankle. She was admitted for treatment of the injury.

Joffie Mae ‘Wills Arnette Beckley Hospital

Folks With Heart Offer Help To Girl With Rare Heart Condition

Susan Ott, a 13 year old from McMechen, needs an operation for a rare heart condition. Her parents cannot pay, but offers of help and blood donations have poured in. She must have 25 pints of blood for surgery at a Baltimore clinic planned for July or this summer if funds are raised.

Wheeling UPI Susan Ott McMechen Wheeling News Register John Ott Susan Baltimore Heart Clinic

West Virginia Legislature Debates House and Senate Scheduling

Lawmakers debated timing as House pushed for quick passage of a bill needing Senate approval. Senators introduced measures on deposits of registration fee receipts into capital funds while other major bills included striking prohibitions, a 75 cent wage floor, and reapportionment under the 1960 census.

Senate Rules Committee House Senate House Rules Committee West Virginia University General Revenue Fund Suen West Virginia

Miner and educator served as director and adviser in coal industry

The school of mines tension staff in 1935 and 1939 became director of the School of Mines. In 1943 and early 1944 he worked in London as a mining engineering consultant to the British government and lectured at the University of Sheffield. He was European technical adviser to Joy Manufacturing Co. and active in the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute as secretary treasurer. Survivors include his widow, two sons and a daughter.

School of Mines London University of Sheffield England Joy Manufacturing Co West Virginia Coal Mining Institute Commission

Cowboys Save 7 Year Old From Narrow Well

A seven year old boy was rescued after a mishap at a well on a ranch near Palo Verde. Cowboys riding by tied together rope and lariats, then Edsel tied rope under his arms and was pulled to safety. He remained in good condition at Phoenix Memorial Hospital.

Palo Verde Henry Stotts Edsel Phoenix Memorial Hospital

Shortening The News Contained On Page One

State briefs report a Palm Springs vacation convalescence for a golfer, Russia offering 15 doctors to the Congo, a $4000 Moose Club robbery in Hancock County, a fatal hit by car on W Va 28 near Wiley Ford, West Virginia youth to attend Methodist Conference seminar in D C and New York, and a 300 ton landslide on W Va 2 near Fallansbee slowing traffic on the major highway.

Palm Springs Calif Russia World Health Organization Congo Hancock County Weirton W. Va. 2 Fallansbee

Braden disputes Pawley hearsay on Communist links in Latin America

In reply Braden says he warned Truman in 1945 of Communist infiltration in Latin America and that Pawley's testimony is unworthy hearsay. He adds that only respect for the Senate prevents a fuller reply. The secretary of state cited an Army memo supporting the view Braden aided the Communist cause.

Pawley Truman Army Braden Argentina Communist Party Latin America New York Senate

Lumumba principles cited amid Katanga unrest rumors

Dayal reported rumors of deportees being physically Liquidated upon arrival in Bakwanga. Weekend dispatches described attacks by Lumumba youths on Catholic clergy in Bukavu, a power struggle among former Lumumba followers in Oriental Province, and clashes between Katangese troops and Baluba in northern Katanga.

Bakwanga Dayal Bukavu Oriental Katanga

Residual oil supply and markets noted in report

Hechler states that residuary oil is a by product after refining petroleum. Very little remains in the country due to newer refining tech. It is used mainly as heating fuel in factories utilities and some public institutions. New England remains the largest market with seaports permitting import at lower costs.

Middle East Venezuela New England

Spaceflight’s rise from myths to Saturn's reach

A historical overview of space propulsion from ancient lunar myths through Kepler and Newton to rocket development. It traces 13th century Chinese rockets, Congreve’s 19th century military rockets, Tsiolkovsky as father of astronautics, Goddard’s 1926 liquid fuel rocket, Oberth’s theories, von Braun’s Peenemünde role, and NASA's Saturn booster with 18 million pounds thrust, aiming for a three man Moon mission by decade's end.

Lucian Greece Kepler Newton Earth William Congreve Great Britain Konstantin FE. Tsiolkowski Tsiolkowski Robert H. Goddard Goddard Germany Russia United States Hermann Oberth Wernher von Braun von Braun Peenemunde NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville Fla Moon

Boy goalie pressed by girlfriend joins all female team

Newcastle England reporter says 16 year old George Armstrong was drafted as goalkeeper for an all female soccer team by his girlfriend. He admitted embarrassment at first but found the women players do not kick as hard as men.

Newcastle England UPI George Armstrong

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