Friend Of Beckleyans Murdered In Florida
Two Orlando teenagers admitted shooting Connie Harris a 61 year old Titusville fishing guide and dumping him in the Indian River Florida. After the killing Harris’ car was stolen and later abandoned. The youths had stolen a boat earlier and fished before Harris ordered them away. The pair shot Harris in the back after an altercation and disposed of his body about 100 yards into the river. Van Hunter, son James, and several local acquaintances are named as those who knew Harris. A sister once treated at Pinecrest Sanitarium, current whereabouts unknown.
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Orlando
Fla
Connie Harris
Titusville
Indian River
Harris
van Hunter
Raleigh County
James
Florida
Hunter
Pilgrim
Horsemen Will Elect New Officers Tuesday
The Raleigh County Horseman's Association will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the Coca Cola Bottling Co Mrs L A Landers president said the meeting aims to elect officers and all members are urged to attend
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Raleigh County Horseman's Association
Coca- Cola Bottling Co
L. A. Landers
Ghent
Parent- Teacher Association
Andrew Epling
Virgil French
Luther Okes
Bob Lester
Jack Farley
New City Supervisor Takes Over The Register Circulation
Frank Costello, 350 Ellison Ave, becomes city circulation supervisor for The Register, succeeding William Bates at Beckley Post-Herald. Costello, a Beckley resident, is married to Betty Jane Proffitt and father of Carmen Jean, seven. He served in the Army, attended Woodrow Wilson High School, and worked in The Register, Charleston Daily Mail, and Bluefield Daily Telegraph circulation departments before returning in 1955. The Costellos attend the Methodist Temple. Costello is a member of Beckley Moose Lodge 1606 and Pearisburg Masonic Lodge 106.
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The
Register
Costellos
Beckley
Pearisburg
Timber Survey Starts Across State Under Stiles Direction
A state wide timber survey begins today to assess demand, availability and prices of timber. John D. Stiles, director of the marketing division, leads the effort with OSCAR HUTCHISON and Porter Lewis conducting field work in Raleigh and Wyoming counties. Sawmill operators will be interviewed about material type, size, quality, supply sources, and prices paid. Data will be compiled into a state marketing report service, not released for individual use.
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John D. Stiles
State Department of Agriculture
Oscar Hutchison
Beckley Farmers Market
Porter Lewis
Raleigh
Wyoming
Hutchison
Shooting Victim Glen Morgan Improving at Beckley Memorial
Jimmy Lee True 39 reported in custody and Glen Morgan wounded last week listed as doing very well at Beckley Memorial Hospital today. Morgan was admitted Friday night with a .22 caliber bullet wound to the upper abdomen.
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Jimmy Lee True
Glen Morgan
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Friends of Library Organization Formed in Raleigh County
Mrs. Robert L. Amick was elected temporary chairman of the Friends of the Raleigh County Library at an organizational meeting Friday with more than 530 members signing up. The next meeting is set for 8 p.m. Feb. 19 in the library.
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Robert L. Amick
Friends of the
Raleigh County Library
Woman's Club of
Beckley
Raleigh County
Robert Thomson Jr
Woman’s Club
Ruth Larew
United States
Larew
Friends of the Library
Amick
George Bright
Woman's Club
Arnold C. Burke Jr
Raleigh
Gibbs
Virgil French
Ray Adkins
J. G. Byrd
Raymond Eye
County Board of Education
Luther Okes
Gladys Wills
State Police Address Ghent PTA on Safety
Sgt H D Gibbs of the Beckley WV State Police spoke at Ghent Elementary to urge home safety discipline as key to road safety. Trooper K J Neeley assisted with a safety film and cautioned drivers about careless actions leading to accidents.
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Ghent
ANS
H. D. Gibbs
Beckley Detachment
West Virginia State Police
State Police Department
K. J. Neeley
Sgt. Gibbs
West Virginians Lose Fewer Keys Says DAV Leader
Paul M. Elliott of the West Virginia Disabled American Veterans spoke in Parkersburg about the Indento-Tag key return program. Since 1942 about 5,800 WV motorists have had lost articles returned, with 225 WV items among 1,455,000+ returned nationwide. Tags protect keys for 15 months and are mailed to owners via DAV, with no obligation to keep or use them. The DAV records over 200 million tags, aiding lost items and aiding veterans claims with service officers in WV.
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West
West Virginia
Elliott
DAV National
Cincinnati
DAV
Pee
Windsor Heights
Maryland
U. S
Georgia
Elloitt
Fifth Ave
Huntington
395 Highway Deaths Blot West Virginia Record
West Virginia recorded 395 highway fatalities in 1959. Colonel Hazen H. Fair, state police superintendent, cites efforts by police, safer highway design, education, and vehicle inspections while warning self-inflicted risks like speeding, fatigue, alcohol, and distraction remain dangers to drivers. He urges continued vigilance and public education to reduce deaths.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Hazen H. Fair
Colonel Fair
West
Fair
Ski Trip Planned By Charleston Class
A ski trip to Bald Knob Ski Slopes will be featured in Charleston adults skiing classes opening Thursday at the Charleston YMCA. Col Robert K Potter will be the instructor. The trip is optional for course participants. Other YMCA offerings this week include swimming and dancing.
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Bald Knob
Charleston
Well-Child Conference Scheduled by Beckley Club
Raleigh County Health Department schedules a well-child conference with Dr. C. A. Smith for Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the department office. Sponsored by the Woman's Club of Beckley, consultations are by appointment only.
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Raleigh County Health Department
Department
C. A. Smith
Woman's Club of
Beckley
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Frank Costello
Ellison Ave
William Bates
Beck
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Friends of Library
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Universal
Neville Street
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