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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1961
Page
2
A thirsty stranger asked for water at James H. Gregory’s 112 Earle St home Tuesday night, then knocked Gregory down and stole a $200 wallet. Gregory called police, provided a suspect description, leading to Algie Robinson of Mabscott, 25, being jailed in Raleigh County on robbery by force. $200 recovered.
Mrs Susan Butterworth 65 of Ashboro North Carolina formerly of Sophia died at 1 30 am Tuesday in a hospital there Her husband W O Butterworth preceded her in death Survivors include four daughters Nina Luther Mildred Luther Gladys Newman all of Ashboro Lillian Beckhelhimer Pemberton four sons Walter Jr Ashboro Paul John Henry both of Baltimore Ernest of Florida three sisters 29 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren Funeral services will be conducted at 330 pm Thursday in the Speedway Methodist Church of Speedway by Rev Ernest Barley of Bradley Burial will be in the Butterworth Cemetery of Speedway
Garret Mountain Berkhouse, 63, of Ivydale, died at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital at 12 19 p m Tuesday after a lengthy hospitalization. His body was moved to Clay Funeral Home for funeral arrangements.
Mrs Blanche Mae Cameron 70 of Ansted died in a Detroit hospital after a short illness. Services 2 pm Friday at United Pentecostal Church Fayetteville with Rev Mack Goodin officiating. Burial High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill. She was born Oct 3 1890 daughter of Daniel and Mary Stone. Survivors: daughters Lucille Pike and Audrey Kinney in Detroit and Thelma Cameron Huntington. brother Carl Stone Fayetteville. Body at Thomas Funeral Home Ansted. will be taken to church one hour before services. Friends may call after 4 pm today.
Pauline Meador died this morning in Huntington. body sent to Webby and Neal Funeral Home Beckley. Arrangements incomplete. Fowler died at 11 45 a m Tuesday in an Oak Hill hospital from a heart attack. He worked for New River Coal Co Carlisle and belonged to Oak Hill Methodist Church. Born March 6 1911 in McDowell County, son of Lane and Edna Richardson Fowler. Survived by wife Kathleen Clark Fowler two daughters Kathy Clark Judy Lee Fowler sister Mrs S G Couch Milburn and half sister Miss Rosier Walker. Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill to host services.
Herbert H Burgess 56 of Sprague will be buried in Stamford Cemetery after services at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel at 2 p m Friday. He died at home Tuesday of a heart attack after watching TV. He was born April 1 1904 in Harvey and worked for Buckland Coal Co. Local 7086 United Mine Workers. Survived by wife Sarah Recco Burgess son Howard Columbus Ohio stepdaughter Edith Ballard Beckley and numerous siblings. The body remains at the funeral home until the service.
Arnold Lee Maddy is to be paid at 2 p m Thursday in the Melton Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Robert H Doan officiating. He, 30, was found dead in his Daniels home around 4 p m Tuesday by his father W T Maddy. Raleigh County Coroner S A Ford ruled accidental asphyxiation from a vent pipeless gas stove. the pipe had fallen. Survivors include his parents five sisters and four brothers. Burial in Tildenae Cemetery on Sullivan Road.
Byron Gordon Jones, a farmer from Crawley, died Tuesday in a Ronceverte nursing home after a long illness. Born February 24, 1892 at Meadow Bluff, he was the son of the late Byron and Martha Jones. Survived by wife Georgia, four daughters Pearl Cooper, Ruby Helmick, Glenna Holcomb, Martha Bryant. two sons Franklin and Burnett. three sisters Georgia Smith, Mary Parker, Lydia Hill. a brother Maurice. 19 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Final rites for James Elmo Red Fowler aged 49 of Oak Hill will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Oak Hill Methodist Church with ministers R J Chenoweth, Randolph Johnson and Kenneth Brown officiating. Burial will follow in High Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Katie Mae Lopez of Price Hill were conducted at the Richmond Chapel Ramsey with Rev. H. A. McClung officiating. Burial followed in Richmond Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Lopez, 48, died Tuesday at Hill Top Nursing Home after several months illness. Born Leander June 8, 1912, she was daughter of John M Hawkins of Ramsey and the late Lou Crist Hawkins. Survived by husband John Lopez, two sons Robert and John Jr. of Washington DC, daughter Emma Lou Whitt of DC, brother Rebert Hawkins of Hico, four sisters Stella Small Jessie Carte Eva Harper and Helen Hunt, and three grandchildren. Body to be moved from Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home to residence at 4 p.m. Thursday. Chapel Cemetery Ramsey.
Sidelights note Gov Cecil H Underwood delivers the farewell state of the state message on television from the House chamber The piece also previews Gov elect W W Barrons opening speech next week and Barron inauguration ceremonies including the inaugural parade Monday
Senate leaders warn that delaying tactics and labor probes threaten Kennedy's program. Teamsters investigators quiz New York Local 239 officials over alleged payoffs to racketeers. Hoffa aides reportedly discussed ousting the local leader. House Judiciary Chair Celler cites sources Kennedy wants a law to curb gerrymandering of districts.
The 55th Legislature may approve the Natural Resources Bill after a lengthy study by a 10 man interim panel. Liquor by the drink faces opposition from temperance and church groups, while pollution clauses draw industry disfavor. Governor Underwood will deliver a farewell address as incoming Governor Barron plans a Jan 17 or 18 speech. D. B. "Sheriff" Given leads a new group of delegates from small counties to resist centralization and secure fair funding from state and federal sources. About 46 counties are believed to be involved.
A late Tuesday fire in Jaeger destroyed a small Trailways bus terminal and an adjoining feed store. A nearby gas station was damaged but flames did not reach the gas tanks. The cause was not immediately determined. No vehicles were burned and no injuries were reported.
State Tax Department survey finds average 52 percent of appraised value in 55 counties with Wood County at 40 percent and Wyoming at 76.7 percent. Carman notes potential $33.7 million tax revenue if assessments meet appraisals, and 20 counties fall under 50 percent, triggering possible school aid reallocations.
In Raleigh County Criminal Court this morning the Jan 23 trial date was set for Jesse Willard Thompson in the New Year's Eve killing of Orville Cole near his mine at Resaco. Thompson is to be defended by Brown Hugo Payne, with court-appointed counsel, as he cannot afford his own attorney. The January docket lists multiple murder and felony cases including a murder trial for Thompson scheduled Monday Jan 23.
Beckley National Bank directors were all re elected at the annual stockholders meeting Tuesday night. Joe L. Smith was re elected president and chairman for the 44th year, Elmer L. Davis was re elected executive vice president. Dividends for the year were 30 per share totaling 60000.
Beckley residents voiced mixed views on a proposed state three percent sales tax and severance tax. MRS. JOHN GORLICA warned it would hit low income families, while others urged temporary measures to raise state revenue. Opinions ranged from opposition to support for a severance tax and a temporary sales tax to aid unemployment, with emphasis on protecting the little fellow.
The NCAA sanctioned four new postseason games for next season. The Mercy Bowl in Los Angeles on Thanksgiving raises funds for the Cal Poly Memorial Fund after the Toledo area plane crash tragedy involving 16 Cal Poly football players. Also awarded were the Aviation Bowl in Dayton, the Presidential Bowl in Washington, and the Gotham Bowl in New York City. The Gotham Bowl is being re certified after its earlier approval stalled by lack of opponents. The convention also imposed one year probations on three member schools for alleged recruiting violations.
John J Flanagan USDA Rural Development Program area agent will appear on WOAY TV today at 6 30 p m to discuss his talk titled Whose Feet Are In The Trough.
Barron proposed creating three divisions the budget purchasing and general services and absorbing central accounting and personnel divisions from the 1957 department. He opposed immediate pay raises for state elected officials citing economic strain and benefits of directing funds to public welfare and jobless relief.
W T Brotherton calls the Barron plan a bold step to aid jobless and show state self help while awaiting federal aid. Senator William Moreland says the temporary STEP program could reach many who want to help themselves, noting STEP has only scratched the surface. Barron, in a TV radio address, cites thousands of jobless seeking work as a coincidence in Kanawha County shows 10 forestry jobs with far more applicants than positions.
Reporting from the Congo notes 150000 refugees starving amid tribal and political conflict in Baluba with about 200 deaths daily. Senate leaders aim for a first test vote in a week long fight over bipartisan moves to curb filibusters. Secretary of State Herter faced a closed door briefing on Cuba and Laos. Detailing other items, Dashiel Hammett died at 66, the Census shows 1960 average family size at 3.68 across 45.1 million households, and West Virginia considers liquor by the drink revenue. Fire damages a Huntington brick building. Gov Underwood says Dr Carl Prutton resigns as economic advisor.
Adlai Stevenson jr. rious federal positions were discussed during the Roosevelt and Truman eras with Fowler and a Tuesday meeting involving Kennedy, Robert B. Anderson and Lyndon B. Johnson addressing the gold crisis and balance of payments. Duke Angier Biddle Duke was named chief of protocol in the State Department, replacing Wiley Buchanan. Senator Henry M. Jackson said most essential federal appointments would be set by inauguration Day after talks with John Bailey, Kennedy’s potential successor and party leader.
The Beckley City Council approved a waiver of all zoning requirements for Paul E. Lynch, 224 Lochs Drive, after Warren Thornhill III argued the completed building, created by a previous owner, could not be sold without the waiver. The motion carried unanimously following Planning and Zoning Commission support. The council also allowed Morris Skilken Construction Co. to close the Croft Street sidewalk during the new Beckley post office construction at North Kanawha and Croft.
A $115,093,032 operating budget for fiscal 1961-62 was handed to the West Virginia legislature by the Board of Public Works. The plan allocates 77 percent to education and health, with detailed funding for state departments, universities, and social programs, and notes a proposed cash balance of $84,287,000 by June 30, 1962.
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