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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1960
Page
6
Wesley Taylor 36 of McComas was hospitalized at 3 30 a m Monday after the motor he operated ran into a state fall at the Tralee Mine. He is listed in Wyoming General Hospital.
Candi date Benjamin H. Pettry Jr. of Oak Hill announced his candidacy for the House of Delegates to C R Hill Jr., Republican executive committee chair man, at a Friday Oak Hill City Hall committee meeting. Pettry, 37, a World War II veteran and former prisoner of war, lives with wife Hazel Staten and their two children, Benjamin III and Sherry, in Oak Hill. He works as a welder at Union Carbide Alloy and has active roles in Local 1089 AFLCIO, American Legion Post 59, East End Grade School PTA, and Boy Scout Troop 117.
An accident at Aliffs General Store Kopperston involved two cars and a truck. Harold Lamb owned the car driven by Darrell Johnson who collided with Clarence Toler’s car causing his car to crash into a parked deputy Roy Aliff truck. Damages were about 900. Johnson was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle without a license and jailed until paying a 10 fine and costs but was released Sunday. Other charges pending.
Pineville Wyoming County assessor Malcol m Arnold explains tax increases to residents. 1959 total real and personal property taxes reach 1,488,244.56, up 53.7 percent from 1958. Personal property up 37.8 percent. real property up 66.5. Four causes include state constitution amendments, higher school levy limits, bonded debt outside prior caps, and a 1.922 million school bond levy. Arnold urges contacting assessors for valuations and officials for levy rates.
The Baileysville Lions Club was chartered by Lions International at a meeting led by District Governor C. O. Warren Bluefield. James Hill past International Director spoke, with James Johns as master of ceremonies. Members span Welch Bluefield Princeton Mullens Oak Hill and Pineville.
Investigation underway as tires are slashed and gasoline siphoned from cars in Oceana and nearby communities. Vehicles of Emory O. Lusk, justice of the peace, and Ronald Lee Cook, Oceana High School principal, were targeted. Gasoline drained from cars of Roy Trent, William Lush, and Tony Lambert at the Free Church of God in Lynco.
The Whitfield House in Guilford Connecticut, built in 1639, is believed to be the oldest stone house in use in the United States. Rev. Henry Whitfield used it as a church meeting house and as a garrison to defend against Indians.
Madison AIS Sheriff Dell White said Boone deputies investigate a spree of break ins beginning last Sunday. Orgas Grade School lost over $50 in food from the refrigerator, Nellis Grade School $28 from lunch funds. Sidney Barker Service Station near Brush Creek was entered, an electric cash register stolen and later found damaged with about $30 missing.
Oak Hill Patrolman Howard M Tyree completed five days of State of West Virginia Civil Defense and Police Training at the State Police Academy. Sgts C C McGraw and W R Seal also attended from nearby areas. About 33 men represented most counties and received certificates. H E Janney, Fayette County Civil Defense director, organized Tyree’s attendance.
Miss Linda Marie Bolen and John Thomas Jeffries exchanged vows in a Mount Hope Christian Church ceremony. The bride, daughter of Opal Steplowski and the late Robert Bolen, wore white nylon lace over satin with net veil, and carried a white Bible. Best man was Ross Jeffries. maid of honor Vicky Bolen. ushers Charles Weatherford and Jimmy Fitzwater. A reception followed. the couple will reside in Charleston where he works at the State Road Commission and she plans Morris Harvey College.
Athens Community Theatre completes casting for the Sam and Bella Spewack comedy My Three Angels to be staged February 16 and 17 in Concord College Auditorium. Directed by Jake Whitehead, the cast features Concord College students and faculty and two Princeton High School staffers, with tickets on sale February 1.
Whitesville News. Boone County bond and levy elections are set for discussion at a Boone County Council PTA meeting. Whitesville Junior High will host at 7 30 p m with council president Mrs Ray Cummings presiding. Racine School will present a Founders Day program under Racine PTA direction.
Fayetteville news item lists four volunteers to report for induction on February 15. Names include Thomas Howard Adkins of Robson, Thomas Edward Epperly of Route 1 Fayetteville, Frederick Gene Fernandez of Carlisle, and Richard Dale Taylor of Fayetteville, as per Local Board No. 3 Selective Service.
Presbyterian missionary and former Oceana minister Charles Ross will speak at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Pineville Presbyterian Church in Pineville.
Mrs Charles L Garvin Jr is under observation at Oak Hill Hospital after becoming ill following Sunday service at Fayetteville Methodist Church. Local notification notes she was brought to medical attention promptly for tests and observation.
Proceeds from a 9 p.m. Saturday dance at Moose Hall will go to the polio drive, announced at a Thursday Oak Hill Women of the Moose meeting that featured a March of Dimes film. Music by the Be-Bops.
G W Woodrow Bennett filed for one of two Democratic nominations for constable in Fayetteville District. A longtime resident since 1938 he has been active in politics and served four years as deputy sheriff under Sheriff Beckelheimer and two years as Fayetteville chief of police. A World War II veteran, he served four years overseas in the Pacific. He is married to Lena O Dell owner of Lena's Lunch.
A superintendent of the Youth Division of the Sun day School was involved in an incident. A doctor and ambulance were called and she was taken to the hospital where doctors report she is resting well.
At the January meeting of the Ladies Aid of Clear Fork Valley Church held at Mrs. Morgan Gregory's home, officers were elected. Elected: Elwyn Clay president, Delaine Clark vice president, Robert Farren secretary, Robert Crouch treasurer, O. C. Faren and Anna Walls program committee, Morgan Gregory, Willard Toney, and Bud Clay project committee, Tressie Cook and Wayne Graham visitation committee.
Earl Prichard filed with the Wyoming County Circuit Clerk as a Democratic candidate for constable in Oceana District. He is a part time police officer for Oceana and an employee of Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates Kopperston. The candidate is a Korean War veteran and former Army sergeant. He plans to serve with respect and courtesy if nominated and elected.
William Andrew Greer 74 of Crumpler died Sunday in Wyoming General Hospital Mullens after months of illness. He was born August 21, 1885 in Ash County North Carolina and lived in McDowell County 55 years. He leaves two daughters Eula Genadopoulos Long Beach California and Cora Lawson Mullens seven sons Dexter and Charlie Crumpler Paul Kopperston Millard Portland Ore Wayne Minnis Rock Port Texas Estle Jonesburg Tenn Lra stationed in Panama with the Air Force two brothers Hubert Davy and Carlisle Pennsylvania and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Crumpler Methodist Church with Rev Andy Roe. Burial will follow at Beartown Cemetery Crumpler Mountain. Bennett Funeral Home Northfork is directing arrangements.
Arless Lilly returns to Lorain Ohio after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lilly. He is joined by his sister Miss Helen Lilly who will seek work in Ohio. Weekend guests at Ada Dotson’s home include Mary Stover and Garrett Wayne Eye from Willoughby and Carrie Dotson family from Maple Fork. Tuesday guests at Ralph Humphrey’s home include Paul Humphrey and son Danny.
Mrs A E McClain and children And rea and Tommy and Mrs Roy Ratliff returned to Ironton Ohio after two days with Mrs McClain s parents Mr and Mrs Walter Byrd in Pineville. Mrs Toney Cline underwent surgery at Stevens Clinic Welch and remains a patient. Mrs Cline works in Island Creek Coal payroll at Marianna. Lloyd Fender, Junior Flmmings visited Dorothy Bannister in East Pineville on Sunday.
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