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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1962

Page

2

Dry Forces Form Against Liquor Amendment in Charleston

In Charleston, about 200 people attended a statewide meeting to form the Citizens Committee for Defeat of Liquor Amendment. Rev. L. E. Crowson of Logan was named chairman, vowing county‑level organization within 60 days and a strong get‑out‑the‑vote campaign to defeat the amendment locally.

L. E. Crowson Logan Crowson W. E. Burchett West Virginia Del Chester Hubbard Wheeling Hubbard

Ex-Aide Wins Rayburn's Seat

Ex-aide Roberts, backed by the Rayburn family, wins the Fourth District runoff over R C Slagle to succeed the late Sen Ray Roberts heads to Washington to prepare for his term. Dick Rayburn, brother of Mr Sam Rayburn, dies shortly after polls open. Roberts recalls meeting Rayburn on the ranch in 1939 and being invited to join Rayburn’s staff.

Sherman, Tex UPI Ray Roberts Sam Rayburn Washington Rayburn Roberts R. C. Slagle Dick Rayburn Sam Bonham Risser Hospital Lucinda Miss Lu) Rayburn Slagle Sherman McKinney Lyndon B. Johnson Congress Veterans Administration

Rural renewals plan to convert farms into ponds and preserves

Farm laws would let the government aid farmers to turn crop acreage into fishing ponds, wildlife preserves, recreation areas, forests, and grasslands. A rural renewal plan would offer federal loans and support to local companies to develop new land uses, create industrial sites, and aid small farmers. It also envisions loans for rural citizens for vocational training to prepare for non-farm jobs.

Surgery Training Expansion Sought in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. The House and Senate Finance Committees were asked to provide $15,000 to expand the surgery training program at West Virginia University Medical School. Dean Clark Sleeth said moving tubercular patient surgeries from Hopemont Sanitarium to the medical school would greatly enhance training and allow earlier intervention, shortening sanitarium stays.

Sleeth

Wallendas Involved In High Wire Accident At Circus

Miss Schepp, perched on a four man high wire pyramid, was grabbed by Jenda as the troupe fell. She struck her head on the concrete, net saved briefly but broke on impact. Gunther Wallenda, 34, said the fall appeared in slow motion as Karl led the troupe.

Jenda Miss Schepp Gunther Wallenda Herman Karl Wallenda Gunther Faughnan Jennie Wallenda Karl Schepp Herman Wallenda Germany America Jana

Policy debate on Cuba and OAS actions heats up

C A five continued report notes statements by Right Rush defending a policy making role of the conference and asserting lawful measures by the Organization of American States. The "soft six" foreign ministers say they back aims but object to the methods proposed.

Rush Probem Council of the Organization of American States

Whisky Price Going Up in State Stores

CHARLESTON (UPI) State Liquor Commissioner Clarence Elmore said most items sold in state liquor stores will rise five cents per bottle starting Thursday. The hike aims to boost liquor revenue by about 645000 dollars annually, affecting all but a few high priced wines. The increase follows a drop in sales and is the first general rise since the Barron administration took office a year ago.

Charleston UPI Clarence Elmore Barron

UN seeks families of three missionaries in Congo jungle

In Leopoldville UPI reports a United Nations armored relief column searches for three American missionary families in Kivu Province. The group linked to Worldwide Grace Testimony from Wheaton is missing since early this month after jungle cult threats last year. The mission, at Kama about 124 miles southwest of Bukavu, includes Rev Winston Jr and wife with children, William Bunch and family, and two nurses Betty Frier and Wilma Spark. No evidence of harm yet, UN says.

Leopoldville UPI United Nations Kivu U.N U.S Usumbura Grace Testimony Wheaton Ill Kama Bukavu Sam Winston Jr William Russel Debbie Jane William Bunch Debbie Joy William Jr Betty Frier Wilma Spark

Cinder Crews Busy In Area

Cinder crews remained at work in Raleigh County clearing snow from roads after a Tuesday night storm. WV 16 remains snow covered with slippery highways in the Flat Top area. Two Piedmont Airlines flights were canceled Tuesday night due to runway conditions but resumed today as crews clear the streets.

State Road Commission Raleigh County Beckley W.va. 16 Flat Top Raleigh County Memorial Piedmont Airlines

Cuba vows presence in Americas despite OAS exclusion

United Press International reports Cuban President Osvaldo Corti cos says socialist Cuba will be in the Americas even if excluded by the OAS. In Detroit Gunther Wallenda high wire collapse kills two. Wallenda says it felt like slow motion. In New York Labor Secretary Goldberg says steel talks focus on job security, not money. In London Lord Dowding cites his mother-in-law on rats being talked out of chicken coops, noting immediate improvement.

United Press International Punta del Este Uruguay Osvaldo Corticos Organization of American States OAS Cuba Americas Detroit Gunther Wallenda New York Arthur Goldberg Steel Industry London Lord Dowding

Latin Leaders Invited for West Virginia Centennial Tour

Gov. Barron invited leaders of six Latin American nations to visit West Virginia during the centennial celebration. Robert Ferguson of WTRF-TV will deliver the invitations in person in a six week tour. The countries on the schedule are Mexico Peru Chile Argentina Uruguay and Brazil.

Charleston Upi W. Barron West Virginia Robert Ferguson Wtrf-Tv Wheeling Mexico Peru Chile Argentina Uruguay Brazil

West Virginia tax statement deadline enforced

Charleston UPI reports today is the deadline for employers to provide West Virginia state income tax withholding statements. Regulation forms like W-2 equivalents are available from State Tax Director Clifford Lantz, though employees may use W-2 forms marked as West Virginia withholding statements.

Charleston UPI West Virginia Clifford Lantz

Stemple to Not Seek WV Senate R Nomination

Charleston UPI reports Sen. Dayton R. Stemple of Barbour County will not seek the Republican nomination for the 15th Senatorial District in the West Virginia May 8 primary. Stemple has represented the district for 16 years across four terms and is a former minority floor leader.

Charleston UPI Dayton R. Stemple Barbour West Virginia Stemple Senate

West Virginia House Votes on $1.5B College Aid Bill

Washington UPI reports West Virginia House votes Tuesday on a 1.5 billion college construction aid bill. Democrats for Bailey Hechler Kee Slack Staggers. Republicans for Moore.

Washington UPI West Virginia House Bailey Hechler Kee, Slack Staggers Moore

Funeral services for Samuel E. Johnson in Mullens

Samuel Eugene Johnson 70, of Mullens, died Tuesday in a Bluefield hospital from heart condition complications. Funeral services are Friday at 2 p.m. at Sam Foglesong Funeral Home Chapel Mullens with Rev. Virgil Conant officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park Beckley. Survived by wife Lounie Linkenhoker Johnson, son Robert of Roanoke, three brothers Hubert Portsmouth, Bernard Bedford, Earl Bedford, and two grandchildren. Body at funeral home. callers welcome Thursday afternoon.

Samuel Eugene Johnson Mullens Sam Foglesong Virgil Conant Sunset Memorial Park Beckley Johnson Bluefield Bedford Lounie Linkenhoker Johnson Robert Roanoke Hubert Portsmouth Bernard Earl

Obituary Notices for Lera Gilbert and Dunkley in Charleston

Mrs Lera E Gilbert 77 of Young Street Charleston died Monday at home after a long illness. She was a member of Metropolitan Baptist Church with three daughters Jessie Price Nannie Williams Kate Thompson all of Charleston and sister Mrs R R Hughes Beckley surviving. The body is at Hardin and Hardin Funeral Home pending arrangements. Dunkley dies in Korean War era service. Surviving wife Wanda Richardson Dunkley a son Charles and three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services Friday at 2 30 p m at the Chapel with burial Sunset Memorial Park. Body remains at the funeral home.

Lera E. Gilbert Young Street Charleston Metropolitan Baptist Church Jessie Price Nannie Williams Kate Thompson R. R. Hughes Beckley Hardin and Wanda Richardson Dunkley Charles Robert Chalmers Burlington N. C Garrett Bragg Gus Lilly Sunset Memorial Park

Mrs Mattie M Martin rites set at Smoot Church

Final rites for Mrs Mattie Cor Delia Martin 58 Smoot will be held at 2 p m Thursday at Smoot Methodist Church with Rev J H Quesenberry and Rev L E Milam officiating Burial follows in Wallace Memorial Cemetery near Clintonville Mrs Martin died Tuesday morning at Hinton Hospital from a heart attack She was a lifelong Smoot resident and a church member Born March 4 1903 she was a daughter of the late Hedgeman Kennison and Eliza Ann Haynes Kennison Survivors include brothers Jake Kennison Beckley and Charlie Kennison Layland Wallace Funeral Home East Rainelle is in charge of arrangements

Mattie Cordelia Martin Smoot Smoot Methodist Church J. H. Quesenberry L. E. Milam Wallace Memorial Cemetery Clintonville

Mrs Arnie Bowyer Dies After Short Illness in Front Royal

Mrs. Arnie Bowyer aged 72 of Front Royal Virginia died at 8 p m Tuesday in a Front Royal hospital after a brief illness. She was born May 20 1889 at Johns on s Crossroads daughter of Perry Foster and Josie Pitzer Foster both deceased. She lived in Coal City 27 years before moving to Virginia three years ago. Survivors include brother Bryce Foster Ashland Kentucky two sons Claude Bowyer Columbus Ohio Raymond Bowyer Richmond Virginia one daughter Mae Pullen Front Royal Virginia 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services were conducted at Lobban s Funeral Home Alderson at 1 p m Friday burial in Marvin Grove Camp Ground Cemetery near Creamery.

Arnie E. Foster Bowyer Front Royal Coal City Front Royal Hospital Bowyer Johnsson's Crossroads Perry Foster Josie Pitzer Foster Virginia Bryce Foster Ashland Claude Bowyer Columbus Ohio

Donald Pack Funeral Arrangements Incomplete

Donald Pack 39 Ghent is killed by shotgun blast around 6 15 p m Monday at Roy Ardo Meadows home in Ghent. Survived by four sons four daughters six brothers and four sisters with relatives in Ohio Illinois and Germany. Body at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlor Hinton.

Donald Pack Ghent Roy Ardo Meadows Clayton Oran Harold Roger Beatrice Brenda Retha Reta Darmal Darlo U. S. Army Germany Dallas Don Della Cleveland Ohio Delsa Streeter Alvie Cooper Chicago Ill Selvie Brabb Toledo Lena Rutherford Minnie Harris Beaver Ronald Meadows Funeral Hinton

Isaiah Crawford Rites Held on Staten Island

Funeral services for Isaiah Crawford of Bridgehampton Long Island will be conducted Thursday in Staten Island after he died Sunday following a stroke. Survivors include his brother Wiley of Harper Heights.

Isaiah Crawford Bridgehampton Long Island N.Y Staten Island Crawford Wiley Harper Heights

Powered Ship Aims for Sea Trials at Yorktown

The 41 million N. S. Savannah, the first atomic powered cargo passenger ship, will sail from New York to Yorktown, Virginia, under partial reactor power to await sea trials. Commanded by Capt. Gaston R. DeGroote, the vessel will dock at the U S Coast Guard Reserve Training Center and later resume full power for test runs with crews from State Marine Lines and New York Ship.

Camden N. J UPI N. S. Savannah Yorktown Savannah New York Shipbuilding Corp U. S. Coast Guard Reserve Training Center York River Chesapeake Bay Gaston R. DeGroote State Marine Lines New York New York Ship

Obituary of Alvin T. Dunkley 1915 Beclky veteran lifeguard

Alvin T. Dunkley 47 of Beckley died at Beckley VA Hospital after a two month illness from a heart attack. Born Summerlee January 18 1915 he was son of Virginia Lee Dunkley and the late Robert Dunkley. A former Johnstown Motors worker he belonged to First Baptist Church and Beckley Moose Lodge and was known as a long time lifeguard at Waterdale and Black Knight pools with a love of boating and fishing. World War II veteran in the Army Air Corps serving in the Philippines.

Alvin T. Dunkley Edwards St Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital Summerlee Virginia Lee Dunkley Beckley Robert Dunkley Johnstown Motors Co First Baptist Church Beckley Moose Lodge

Funerals for two boys killed in mine fall at Phil ipsburg

Wesley Lowe aged 13 and Larry Husted aged 10 died in a rock fall while exploring an abandoned mine near Philipsburg Pennsylvania. Their bodies were recovered after a two week search and burial was planned in Baughman Cemetery Sanborn.

Houtzdale, Pa UPI Wesley Lowe Larry Husted Philipsburg Baughman Cemetery Sanborn

Enrollment predicted at WVU reaches 7,000 students

Registrar J. Everett Long forecast a 7,000 student second semester at West Virginia University. He noted decade long growth from 4,123 in 1952 to 6,300 last year. Registration is set for February 2 and 3 with classes starting February 6.

Morgantown UPI J. Everett Long West Virginia University Long

Burdett Accepts Late Filings for West Virginia Primary

Secretary of State Joe Burdett said his office would stay open until the Saturday midnight deadline for candidates filing for the May 8 West Virginia primary. He will accept filings postmarked before midnight Feb 3, marking West Virginia’s first May primary in an off year election.

Charleston UPI Joe Burdett West Virginia Burdett

Girl Scout Training Session Set Thursday

Raleigh District Girl Scout leaders will meet Thursday at The Methodist Temple for a training session. Miss Meg Bailey of Charleston will teach "How to Use the Neighborhood Service Team" with focus on chairmen troop organizers and consultants. The session runs from 1 to 3 p.m.

Raleigh Methodist Temple I. Wilbur Bays Meg Bailey Charleston Bailey

Van Johnsons In Court In Separate Maintenance Suit

Los Angeles attorney Marshall Morgan announced Monday that Eve Johnson will sue actor Van Johnson for separate maintenance this week. The couple separated last October in London where Johnson was starring in The Music Man. They married in Juarez Mexico in 1946 after Eve Johnson’s prior divorce from Keenan Wynn.

Hollywood IPI van Johnson Eve Los Angeles Marshall Morgan

Geared To Educate County Youths Dental Health Program

A Raleigh County dental health initiative for second grade students starts February 8 at the Health Center on Harper Road. The two phase program includes education and treatment referrals, with clinics on Thursdays and Fridays for families unable to afford care. Dentists and community groups coordinate, with plans outlining dates and locations across Raleigh County schools through May.

Raleigh County New Health Center Harper Road New River Dental Society Dental Auxiliary Board of Education Woman's Club of Beckley Raleigh County Health Department Health Department Robert Lee Daniel Woman’s Club National Dairy Council Ted Argyrakis Larry Ciccarelli Don Boyd C. E. Trent Vernon Schulte Clyde Barker Daniel Ben Lewis

United Nations rebuffs shake Soviet plans in Angola and Cuba

Western diplomats welcomed three parliamentary rebuffs to the Soviet Union by the UN Security Council and General Assembly. The assembly removed a provision for an investigating commission on Portuguese Angola from a 45-nation resolution. The Security Council adjourned on Russia's Congo debate request. Dean called a meeting on the India Pakistan Kashmir dispute. The assembly set aside Cuba’s aggression complaint against the United States for next week.

United Nations N.Y Patrick Dean Britain Kashmir India Pakistan Russia Romania Dean Portugal Cuba United States

Temporary injunction blocks TWU strike against Pennsylvania Railroad

Federal court in Philadelphia grants a temporary injunction banning a strike by the Trans port Workers Union against the Pennsylvania Railroad amid a proposed merger. An injunction in New York in favor of the New York Central Railroad was anticipated. Two highway deaths reported State brief notes deaths of 13 year old Robert Gardner and 65 year old Herbert Streets. State Tax Director Lantz cites about 2 million dollars collected from installment taxpayers in 1961. Legislature to study abolition of Bluefield State College. Gus Zaharis says FCC permit sought to build a new FM station in Charleston.

Philadelphia Transport Workers Union TWU Pennsylvania Railroad New York Central Railroad New York City Robert Gardner Lavelette Wayne County Richard K. Miller Huntington Herbert C. Streets Elkins W. Va Davis Clifford Lantz Bluefield State College Gus Zaharis WTIP Charleston FCC

Gun-Wielder Arrested In Pineville High School Incident

A Bren ton juvenile fired a 38 revolver in Pineville High School rest room during a basketball game. The weapon was discharged toward a Keyrock opponent who ducked as the bullet struck the ceiling and bounced away. The Brenton youth awaits Juvenile Court hearing on February 10 and is in parental custody.

Pineville ANS Brenton Keyrock Pineville High School

Wrecked 1956 Car Recovered on West Virginia Turnpike

Beckley Wrecking Co. reported pulling a totally wrecked 1956 model car from Milepost 46 on the West Virginia Turnpike around 10 a.m. today. The car left the highway and went into a ditch. the driver’s identity was not learned, but no injuries were believed. An Ohio license was on the vehicle. investigators were not contactable.

The Beckley Wrecking Co Presstime Today West Virginia Turnpike Ohio

Police Charge Motorist 16 in Bechtley crash

Beckley police cited Norman D Moore 16 of Beckley for running a stop sign after a two car crash at Garfield and McGinnis streets. Seldon R Hatcher 31 of Crow was the other driver. Damages estimated at 75 dollars. No injuries. Homer F Higgins of Charleston and John Albert of Lexington were released to U S Deputy Marshal for transport to Washington D C. Johnny Cook Packsville jailed for hit and run and improper registration after sideswiping a pickup on the Clear Fork road near Dorothy. Damages 284 dollars. Orville H Athey Jr Eccles jailed by U S Deputy Marshal for parole violation.

Norman D. Moore Beckley Garfield and McGinnis Seldon R. Hatcher Crow Homer F. Higgins Charleston John Albert Lexington Raleigh U. S Marshall Washington, D. C Johnny Cook Packsville Cook Clear Fork Road Dorothy Arlie Stover Orville H. Athey Jr. Eccles

Food Distribution Points Announced by Sprague Warehouse

Two distribution points announced for commodity food aid. Affinity Local Union Hall will serve 9 am to 5 pm Thursday and Friday with Kelly Cole supervising and a warehouse rep recertifying non welfare recipients. Sophia Missionary Baptist Church will distribute 8 am to 4 pm Friday and Saturday under W. G. Mooney.

Sprague Affinity Local Union Hall Kelly Cole Department of Welfare Sophia Missionary Baptist Church W. G. Mooney

Circus Tickets On Sale At Three City Sites

Tickets for the Hamid-Morton Circus, set for February 9 to 11 at the Field House of the new National Guard Armory, will go on sale Thursday and Friday at G. C. Murphy Co. The BETA SIGMA Phi Sorority will staff Murphy’s booth and also host tables at Hopkins Bowling Alley on Valley Drive and Bowl Wick on Johns town Road during the evening sale period.

Hamid-Morton

Alaska Volcano Active Alert Near Kiska Island

A civilian pilot reported lava flowing from the summit of Sirus Point on Kiska Island in the Aleutians suggesting a possible eruption. Kiska lies about 240 miles west of Adak and near Attu, an uninhabited island once occupied by Japan in World War II.

Adak Alaska API Kiska Island Aleutian Chain Navy Sirus Point Kiska Attu Island Aleutians

Dr Swann Dies At 77 A Swarthmore Scientist

Dr. William F. G. Swann of Swarthmore Pa aged 77 died at home Monday from a cerebral hemorrhage. A physicist and cellist, he was director emeritus of the Bartol Research Foundation at Franklin Institute on the Swarthmore College campus. He authored The Architecture of the Universe and Physics and was Elliott Cresson medal recipient in 1960. He is survived by his wife two sons and a daughter.

Swarthmore, Pa UPI William F. G. Swann Swann Shropshire England Barto! Research Foundation Franklin Institute Swarthmore College Elliott Cresson The

Hatcher forfeits $110 bond in drunk driving hearing

Bethel Hatcher of Richmond Virginia forfeited a $110 bond to Magistrate Joe Rodriguez after failing to appear for a scheduled drunk driving hearing. The forfeiture occurred today and leaves the case unresolved pending further action by the court.

Bethel Hatcher Richmond Joe Rodriguez

Lawmakers spar over temporary tax extension and budget cuts

The Legislature’s Democratic majority defended keeping a temporary penny tax to fund health welfare programs while Republicans blamed the administration for economic decline. Debates centered on delaying the tax cut, potential budget cuts to Road Commission bonds and Welfare salaries, and past votes. Del. Miller urged trimming the budget while Brotherton argued continuity was needed to match federal funds. Del. Walker admitted a prior misvote but welcomed the chance to correct it.

Miller Cecil H. Underwood State Board of Public Works Barron Long House Service Road Commission Welfare Department Brotherton Road Commission del. T. E. Myles D-Fayette SRC

How They Voted on 58-39 Sales Tax Extension

UPI reports Charleston House roll call on Tuesday show a 58 to 39 vote in favor of extending the 0 percent consumer sales tax for another year. Democrats favored 58 yes, 21 against, 18 Republicans against, with several members absent or not voting.

Charleston Hager Hill Kincaid Knight Lilly Lohr Mathis Matney McCarthy McCoy Miley Mills Mitchell Morsford Myles Nuzum Parsons Peters Poindexter Singleton Slonaker Tennant Vickers Watson Wells West White Wilson Withrow Woodford Wooten Yoho Amick Auvilias Casey Castleberry Christian Mercer Creek D'Aurora Garrett Haythe Kelly Lloyd Metz Noll Palmer Rife Rollins Schupbach Tsapis Alker Zabeau Ashley Buch Casto Creel Davis Doddridge Deem Giffin Goldenberg Holdery Hubbard Keys Liller Lineweaver Miller Ours Poling Seibert Sheppard Kinzer Moyers Swanigan All Democrats

Beckley Rescue Squad responds to Burleston Motor Co incident

The Beckley Rescue Squad was called to Burleston Motor Co at 111 Woodlawn Ave at 5 25 p m Tuesday where Mack Maples of 217 Reservoir Road became ill Firemen reported Maples was taken home

Beckley Burleston Motor Co Woodlawn Ave Mack Maples Reservoir Road Maples

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