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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1962

Page

2

Beckley BBDC Sets Annual Meet for Stockholders

Beckley Business Development Corp officials announce the annual meeting on Tuesday January 23 at 7 30 p m in the Raleigh County Circuit Courtroom. About 475 stockholders eligible to vote for a 15 member board who will select officers. Proxies and notices to be mailed by Saturday. President A David Abrams to appoint a nominating committee and deliver the annual report. Current officers and board members listed with terms set.

Beckley Business Development Corp Raleigh County A. David Abrams Abrams J. R. Carr Robert Sayre

Travelers Hit Trouble Spot

A destitute group of travelers aided in Beckley last Wednesday ran into trouble with Charleston Police Friday. Warren D. Homer of West Seneca New York and Melvin G. Jones 24 of Lewistown Pennsylvania were booked as suspicious persons after approaching a Baptist minister for ten dollars. Homer said he swapped autos with a Nebraska man in Daytona Beach and expected the registration to be mailed. The woman and children stayed in a Charleston hotel while the men were jailed at taxpayer expense.

Beckley Charleston Warren D. Homer West Seneca N. Y Melvin G. Jones Lewistown Florida New York Homer Beckley Methodist Miami Jacksonville Fla Savannah Charlotte N. C Wytheville Lawrence Morris Travelers Aid Jones Salvation Army Travelers Aid Help Daytona Beach

Lighter Side asks FTC to test more ads and claims

The writer questions advertising tactics in several commercials including an invisible shield toothpaste ad, a deodorant spray on statue underarms, and a pain killer dissolving demo. The piece suggests FTC scrutiny to confirm if the ads are truthful or just clever gimmicks across various products.

FTC

English 'Beauty' Dies After 1324 Days in Coma

Veronica Wise, 23, of Oxford, England, died Sunday after 1324 days in a coma following a May 1958 auto accident. A hospital spokesman said the death appeared caused by a minor chest infection. He added that to an ordinary person it would have been just a cold.

Oxford England UPI Veronica Wise Veronica

Viet Nam Deputy Commander Ambushed and Killed

Saigon report states Lt. Col. Duong Phan Sang, deputy commander of the 7th Infantry Division, and his driver were killed when their jeep hit a land mine on a road south of Saigon between Mytho and Calay in the southern delta.

Saigon VPI Duong Phan Sang South Viet Nam Here Sang Mytho Calay

Cough Drop Maker Robert Smith Dies at 72 in New York

Robert L. Smith, 72, chairman of Smith Brothers Inc, the cough drop maker, died Sunday night in Vassar Brothers Hospital after a heart attack.

Poughkeepsie, N.Y UPI Robert L. Smith Smith Brothers, Inc Vassar Brothers Hospital

State Highways Claim 4 Lives In West Virginia Toll

United Press International reports four highway fatalities across West Virginia over the weekend, raising 1961 toll to 370. Victims include Darren Lee Aultz, 36, of Sissonville, struck on U S 21. Verndon L. Bower, 25, Quin cy Kanawha County, in a two car crash near Charleston. Grover C. Anderson Jr., 20, Jenkin Jones, McDowell County, in a loss of control near Gary. Frank Thompson, 72, near Charleston, struck on U S 60. and Oscar Robinson, Mannington, in a car bus collision near Fairmont. The year compares to 359 a year ago.

United Press West Virginia Verndon L. Bower Quincy Kanawha County U. S. 21 Charleston Grover C. Anderson Jr Jenkin Jones McDowell County Sissonville U. S

Driver Charged Following Wreck near Oak Hill

Two injured in a two vehicle crash on Route 61 near Oak Hill Saturday night. Gary Light and Marvin Eugene Adkins treated and released from Oak Hill Hospital. Adkins charged with failing to keep his vehicle under control. State Troopers Yoho and Schwartz investigated as a rock slide loader operated by Gerald M. Kincaid cleared rock slide. Adkins car wedged between rock cliff and loader. SRC equipment and car damage extensive.

Oak Hill Gary Light Route 1 Marvin Eugene Adkins Barberton Adkins Light M. D. Yoho G. L. Schwartz State Road Commission Gerald M. Kincaid Red Star SRC

West Virginia GOP to hold policy meeting before session

Republican lawmakers and State GOP Policy Committee members meet Tuesday night to discuss fiscal attitudes and other agenda items added by Governor Barron ahead of the 1962-63 legislature. Pipeline supporters will be making their final push before the session.

West Virginia GOP W. W. Barron

Sukarno Defies Dutch on West New Guinea Policy

Sukarno addresses about 3000 students and officials denouncing Dutch claims to keep West New Guinea. He vows heavy retaliation if the Dutch refuse to leave. The speech recalls past assassination attempts against Sukarno and historic attacks on his palaces. An unrelated note mentions ancient atomic theory by Democritus.

Sukarno J. M. A. H. Luns West New Guinea Luns Indonesia Bonghamn

Amex Faces SEC Criticism After Major Report

Amex trading resumed after the SEC staff report questioned lax administration and a general deficiency of standards at the American Stock Exchange. Officials remained silent as the exchange reviews reforms by McCormick era and prepares for further action if needed.

Jesse Bogue UPI Financial New York UPI American Stock Exchange Trinity Place Amex American Securities Exchange Securities and Exchange Commission SEC Milton H. Cohen Chicago Edward T. McCormick

Grand Jurors Form in Raleigh County Court Today

Five grand jurors were selected by Special Grand Jury Commissioners in Raleigh County Criminal Court this morning. Several names were added to the panel while two officials were disqualified due to office holdings. substitutes were named for others. The foreman was Douglas T. Bryant as the panel began its secret work to determine if a crime has been committed and to consider indictments.

Raleigh County Criminal Court A. David Abrams House of Delegates Robert L. Plumley Abraham Harry L. McCreery C. Don Houchins Dry Hill Road Edward Days Tams LaRoy E. Gorman Beckley A. K. Minter Jr Jessie Jarrell Ameagle Russell Meadows Sundial Basil Lilly Blue Jay Paul Epperly Beaver H. Dale Stover Harper Harless A. Cook Slab Fork A. A. Ross Bryant Timothy Anderson Paul A. Loflin Harry Ritter Coal City

Israeli Convicted Of Giving Secrets To Foreign Power

Aharon Cohen, 53, former Arab affairs expert for Mapam, was convicted in Haifa on three counts of providing information to a foreign nation between December 1956 and October 1958. The identity of the nation was not disclosed but sources said it belonged to the Communist bloc. Sentence to be set later. maximum penalty is 15 years.

Haifa Israel UPI Aharon Cohen Cohen Mapam Party Communist Bloc

Club 16 Reports Break In At Sprague Location

Beckley state police report Club 16 at Sprague was broken into overnight Sunday. Two cases of beer and $2 in cash were stolen. Entry gained by breaking a door.

Beckley Club 16 Sprague

Three Car Collision on By-Pass Near Grady Whitlock Ford

A three car wreck occurred at the Routes 19 and 21 intersection near Grady Whitlock Ford Inc around 10 a m today. State trooper report pending and police say there were no injuries.

Grady Whitlock Ford Inc

Deaths And Funerals Remain With Family Ties

Deaths and funerals notice continues noting survivor eight brothers Albert E Grand View Carlos Ralph Beckley Harry Cleveland Ohio Gordon Detroit Mich Arnold Russell New Jersey Jack Denver Colo and sister Edith Holdren Albuquerque N M Funeral services set 3 p m Thursday Beckley Presbyterian Church Dr James W Witherspoon to officiate Burial in Sunset Memorial Park Body arrives Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Tuesday night and will be taken to church an hour before service

Lois Biggs Albert E Grandview Carlos Ralph Beckley Harry Cleveland Ohio Gordon Detroit Mich Arnold Russell New Jersey Jack Denver Colo Edith Holdren Albuquerque N. M Beckley Presbyterian Church James W. Witherspoon Sunset Memorial Park Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home

Mrs. Anna M. Harris Funeral Services Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna May Harris 82 of Shady Spring were set for 1 p.m. in Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Peace Chapel with Rev. C. H. Martin officiating. Burial followed at Watts Cemetery White Oak. Harris born June 5 1879 in Raleigh County. survived by two sons and several relatives. The body was moved to the Crawford residence at 5 p.m. today.

Anna May Harris Shady Spring Raleigh General Hospital Peace Chapel Rose and Quesenberry C. H. Martin Watts White Oak Shady Spring Missionary Baptist Church Raleigh County C. P Harriet Moomaw Phillips W. B. Harris C. B. Harris Daniels C. C. Harris G. W. Harris Nora Dodd Princeton Lora Lilly Zora Crook

Final rites for Mrs Ethel Ellen Young in Princeton

Mrs Ethel Ellen Young 71 of Princeton died Sunday morning after a long illness. Services will be held at 2 30 p m Wednesday at the Oliver Avenue Church of God with Rev Earl P King officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband Jeff Young a son T J Young Jr five daughters two brothers a half brother 24 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Ethel Ellen Young Princeton Oliver Avenue Church Emma Noble Baltimore Violet Vaughn Catlettsburg Hester Hubbard Charlotte Parks Kellen Smith Beckley Herbert Middleport Ohio Edgar Fink Clayton Johnny Martin Cedar Grove

Mrs Bertha Jones Burial Helps Sophia Community Remains

Funeral services for Mrs Bertha Mae Jones will be held at 2 p m Tuesday at Sophia Free Will Baptist Church with Rev Wade Webb and assistants officiating. Burial follows at McKinney Cemetery in Sophia. Mrs Jones, 74, died Sunday morning after a long illness. She was born in Ironton Ohio April 30 1888 and lived in Sophia since 1921. She was a member of the Sophia church since 1941. Surviving are three sons Elmer Glenn Jones George Wells Jones Bruce Meadows Jones Woodrow Jones and four daughters Grace Mills Mable Johnson Juanita Johnson and Armetia Kidd plus one brother Clarence McDonald. The body will lie in state at Williams Funeral Home in Sophia. Pallbearers are O B Sturgill Vernon Sturgill Troy Martin Fred Walker Carl Adams Leon Sturgill Okey Crutchfield and Walter Mills.

Bertha Mae Jones Sophia Free Will Baptist Church Wade Webb R. H. Dean Cleve Young McKinney Sophia Jones Ironton Ohio Pete Daisy McDonald Elmer Glenn Jones George Wells Jones Fontana Calif Bruce Meadows Jones Delray Beach Fla Woodrow Jones Grace Mills Mable Johnson Juanita Johnson Powhatan Armetia Kidd Parkersburg Clarence McDonald Williams Funeral Home O. B. Sturgill Vernon Sturgill Troy Martin Fred Walker Carl Adams Leon Sturgill Okey Crutchfield Walter Mills

Graveside services for Charlie Audrella at Pem berton Cemetery

Charlie Audrella 93 of Glen White Road was found dead at home Friday. Graveside services conducted at 10 30 a m today in Pemberton Cemetery with Rev S G Brooks officiating. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, all of Hungary.

Charlie Audrella Pemberton

W C Sumner, 65, Maple Meadow, dies at home

W C Sumner, 65, Maple Meadow, died at 8 a m today at his home after a heart attack. Survived by wife Maple M Sumner, two sons Claude Lester and Earl in Cleveland Ohio, and daughter Mrs Chester Bowling of Cleveland. Body at Melton Mortuary awaiting arrangements.

W. C. Sumner Maple Meadow Maple M. Sumner Claude Lester Earl Cleveland Ohio Chester Bowling Melton Mortuary

P D Bennett Dies in Rapid City at 69

P D Bennett 69, of Rapid City South Dakota, father of Mrs William Cru ser of Beckley 207 Dixon Lane, died Friday in Rapid City.

P. D. Bennett Rapid City S. D William Cruser Dixon Lane Beckley

Final rites for Howard S. Guigley set Tuesday

Howard Stanley Guigley, 65, of Layland, will have funeral services at 2 p m Tuesday at Chestnut Knob Community Church Layland Heights. Burial is in Layland Cemetery. He died at 12 35 a m Saturday in a Beckley hospital.

Howard Stanley Guigley Chestnut Knob Layland Heights Layland Guigley Beckley Hospital Rose and Quesenberry

Infant Lyne Marie Dosch Dies in Ft. Thomas Hospital

Lyne Marie Dosch infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George Dosch of Ft. Thomas Kentucky died Saturday in a Ft. Thomas hospital Funeral arrangements are in complete with the Rohrer family listed as grandparents on 1559 Harper Road

Lyne Marie Dosch George Dosch Ft. Thomas, Ky Ft. Thomas Hospital Dosch A. L. Rohrer Harper Road

Funeral services for former U S Senator Hoblitzell held

Funeral services were held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Parkersburg for former U S Senator John D. Hoblitzell who died at his Clarksburg home from a heart attack. Burial followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers included Cecil Underwood John Field Jr Herbert Boreman Chapman Revercomb Arch Moore Walter Hallanan and Howard Corcoran.

Parkersburg UPI U. S John D. Hoblitzell Trinity Episcopal Church Mount Olivet West Virginia Clarksburg George R. Breckenridge William C. Campbell Huntington Daniel L. Louchery David Clovis F. Don Northrup Douglas Herbert S. Boreman Chapman Revercomb Arch Moore Walter Hallanan Howard Corcoran

Widow Frances Ross Dies After Long Illness in Mabscott

Frances Elizabeth Ross 47 of Mabscott died at 5 40 am today at the residence of Mrs Mami Trent 114 Hodge Street after a lengthy illness She was born February 24 1914 in Glen Daniel a daughter of the late Raleigh and Sadie Mullens A lifelong Raleigh County resident she belonged to Mabscott Methodist Church Surviving are husband James Oakley Ross Mabscott a half brother Boyd Hutchinson Beckley Funeral services will be held 2 pm Wednesday at Caffee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Lester Tenney officiating Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park.

Frances Elizabeth Ross Mabscott Mamie Trent Hodge St Glen Daniel Raleigh Sadie Calloway Mullens Raleigh County Mabscott Methodist Church James Oakley Ross Boyd Hutchinson Beckley Caffee Funeral Home Lester Tenney Sunset Memorial Park Funeral Home

Mrs Luna Saunders Dies in Roanoke Hospital

Mrs Luna Saunders 42 of Roanoke Va formerly of Beckley W Va died at 3 30 Sunday in a Roanoke hospital Survivors include brother Earland Bowman and aunt Mrs Nannie Campbell both of Beckley The body is at a Roanoke funeral home pending arrangements

Luna Bowman Saunders Roanoke Beckley Saunders Earland Bowman Nannie Campbell

Thelma Lilly Rites Set For Fireco Woman

Funeral services for Mrs Thelma Lucille Lilly age 49 of Fireco will be held at 10 a m Tuesday at her daughter’s residence Mrs John Crawford Fireco with Rev Lindsay Basham officiating Burial will be Sunset Memorial Park She died Saturday of a heart attack at home Survived by husband James Lilly three sons James Archie in Chicago Earse Lilly of Fireco and Arles Alexander of Red Sulphur Springs four daughters Mrs Virginia Crawford and Miss Hat...

Thelma Lucille Lilly John Crawford Fireco Lindsay Basham Sunset Memorial Park Lilly James Lilly Chicago Ill Earse Lilly Arles Alexander Red Sulphur Springs Virginia Crawford Miss Hat

Famine Admitted By Chinese Reds

Burmese Finance Minister Thankin Tin said Chinese Communist leaders acknowledged a food shortage during his visit to Peiping. He reported Peiping will sell Burma 200000 tons of rice this year, down from 250000 tons last year, as officials admitted the seriousness of the shortage and said they had to struggle with the problem.

Hong Kong UPI Thankin Tin Tin China Burma Peiping

Now You Know By United Press International

The English slave trade began with Sir John Hawkins in 1562, marking a pivotal start in colonial commerce and human exploitation.

United Press International Sir John Hawkins

Bolt Miners To Attend Meet Of Creditors

A union committee from Local 1132 of the United Mine Workers of America will join Bolt Mining Co creditors in Charleston on Wednesday. President L B Aliff said the meeting follows a mine shutdown on December 29 due to high mining costs, with about 80 workers laid off. The company owed a full month's pay on January 15, some workers sought unemployment benefits, and the future depends on Wednesday’s meeting. about 50 members attended Sunday's session to discuss the problems.

Bolt Mining Co Charleston L. B. Aliff United Mine Workers of America Aliff

Dire Railroad Plight Cited

Washington UPI reports the Association of American Railroads warned earnings fell for the sixth straight year in 1961. President Daniel Loomis warned the industry faces a grave situation despite robust general economy. He urged fees on commercial use of tax built facilities and ending tax discrimination to restore railroad health.

Washington UPI Association of American Railroads Daniel P. Loomis Association Railroad Management Institute of American University Loomis

Protest Strike Set In Algeria

The outlawed Secret Army Organization calls a two hour strike in Algiers to show support for its violent effort to keep Algeria French. In Oran the prefect warned of a possible state of siege as Moslem rebels clash with European extremists. Casualties rise with 19 dead and 34 wounded in Algeria for the day and 123 killed, 268 injured since the year began. Rebel leaders meet in Mohammedia, Morocco, to discuss next moves and possible talks with France on independence conditions.

Algiers Algeria UPI Secret Army Organization OAS Oran Mohammedia Morocco Casablanca Tunis Tunisia

Death notices across the country reported by UPI

Kathryn Lewis 50 daughter of John L. Lewis secretary treasurer of United Mine Workers District 50. burial in Arlington. Edward C. Werle 56 former chair of New York Stock Exchange board died Sunday in Bay Shore. Clifford Victor Herbert 70 associate of Ford, son of Victor Herbert, died New Year’s Day in El Paso. E. B. Cosgrove 73 founder and board chairman of Green Giant Co. funeral today in Palm Beach. Thomas C. McLemore 75 Mobile Press Register production manager and co founder of Mobile Press died Sunday.

New York UPI Kathryn Lewis John L. Lewis Miss Lewis Bryn Mawr College United Mine Workers District 50 UMW Arlington Glendale Calif Clifford Victor Herbert Victor Herbert Herbert Ford Motor Co el Paso Tex Palm Beach, Fla E. B. Cosgrove Green Giant Co Mobile, Ala Thomas C. McLemore The Mobile Press Register Mobile Press

Rancher Revives 19th Century Trail Drive to Save Costs

Win­ner South Dakota report states rancher Don Hight completed 97 percent of an 70 mile cattle drive from Westover to Winner despite blizzard winds. His 1800 head included 1100 cows and 700 steers valued up to half a million dollars. Cattle will rest tonight before Tuesday market.

S.D UPI Don Hight Hight Westover Winner Pete Olson Here Eldon Daughters South Dakota Olson

Five Economic Advisers Named to West Virginia Council

Gov. W. W. Barron named a five man Council of Economic Advisers to identify soft spots in the state economy. Members include Irvin Stewart Leo Fishman James Thompson John Minnick and James Tucker from WVU Marshall and West Virginia State College. The council will study reports to help shape future legislative proposals and meet first on Jan 16 in the governor's office.

Charleston UPI W. W. Warren Council of Economic Advisers West Virginia Irvin Stewart West Virginia University WVU Leo Fishman James Thompson Bureau of Business and Economic Research John B. Minnick Department of Economics Marshall University James F. Tucker West Virginia State College Barron

Kennedy aides clash over foreign policy at White House meeting

Senate and House leaders gathered for a pre session briefing with President Kennedy. Erroll Halleck warned Kennedy’s aged care plan leans toward socialism and faces strong congressional resistance. Mansfield warned the new session will be tougher, with battles likely over UN bonds and tariff powers. The State of the Union is set for Thursday, with budget and proposals to follow.

Senate Everett M. Dirksen Kennedy Berlin Congo Lyndon B. Johnson House White House Wilbur Mills D-Ark Ways and Means Committee Charles A. Halleck Indiana Halleck Congress Mike Mansfield Montana United States United Nations

Train Wreck Strikes Holland Rail Line for Third Time

Officials dispatched salvage trains and crews after a crash that toppled overhead power wires, leaving live lines on wreckage and hazards. Escaped passengers crawled from shattered coaches to a nearby field as the series of crashes raises alarms over Holland's electrified rail system following the 1918 disaster that killed 42.

Holland

Berlin leaders support unified policy on Berlin wall provocation

Gen Clay and Maj Gen Albert Watson favor greater authority to respond to provocations along the Berlin wall while Gen. Clay and Secretary Rusk state they have no disagreement on Berlin policy after a Saturday meeting.

Mander Berlin Albert Watson Berlin Wall Clay Rusk

Eccles Driver Free On Bond

Herman Athey, 34, of Eccles, released from Raleigh County Jail at 4:30 p m Sunday after posting a 106 50 bond to Beckley on drunk driving. Beaver man Woodrow Carter, 42, cited at 11:30 p m Sunday on reckless driving with 58 bond. Walter Hopkins, 59, Beckley, cited at 7:34 a m today for improper registration and no chauffeurs license, to appear in Police Court Thursday. Victor Caudill, Beckley, forfeited a 13 bond after failing to appear on an assault charge. James Fralin, 28, Moor Street, charged with driving without a state operator license and no registration card, cited at 3:35 a m Sunday and ordered to appear in Police Court Jan 15.

Herman Athey Eccles Raleigh Beckley iCity Woodrow Ll. Carter Walter Hopkins Victor Caudill Joe Rodriguez James Fralin Moor Street

Glue spill in France tops short news list

Guignes France reports 444 gallons of glue spilled on a road after an Italian tank truck overturned. Senate leader Mike Mansfield criticizes U S aid to Laos noting 350 million dollars since 1954 produced little beyond dissension and talk of partition. Olle Ringstrand arrives in Stockholm as youngest transatlantic solo pilot. A New York City hospital patient survives a sixth story fall with minor injuries. California poised to become nation’s most populous state per state finance estimates. Monongahela Power challenges municipal special taxes as unfair to nonlevying towns. Linda K Bennington 16 crowned 1962 State Fair queen at Lewisburg. State Police Lt Irvin Boone dies after illness.

Guignes France Mike Mansfield Dmont United States Laos Senate Democratic Olle Ringstrand Stockholm Sweden Miami Bermuda Azores Lisbon Barcelona Geneva Zurich Copenhagen John Maestre Mary Immaculate Hospital New York City California New York California Department of Finance Monongahela Power Co Public Service Commission Linda K. Bennington Clay Lewisburg Ralston Irving Boone Mercer County Charleston Memorial Hospital

LSU names coach for football program

LSU announced Charles McClendon has been appointed head football coach succeeding Paul Dietzel who left last week for Army. The 38 year old McClendon, Dietzel's top assistant since 1955, will sign a four year contract with an annual salary of 18000 dollars.

Baton Rouge LSU Charles McClendon Paul Dietzel West Point Army McClendon Dietzel

Yegg Throws Book At Judge In Burglary Case

Patrick J. O'Neill, 26, hurled a heavy law book at County Judge Howard Durocher after being sentenced to 30 years for burglary in Racine Wisconsin. The book flew about 10 feet before missing the judge who said he was not amused.

Racine, Wis UPI Patrick J. O'Neill Howard Durocher O'Neill O'Neil Durocher

Gold Discovery in Montana in 1861

A historical note records gold was found in Montana in 1861, marking the onset of mining activity in the region. The event underscores early mineral prospecting and subsequent settlement patterns tied to the gold rush era.

Montana

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