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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1957
Page
5
State Police plan a heavy presence on roads during the Independence Day holiday. Officials urge early starts and cautious driving to prevent crashes. They stress no drinking and driving, reduced speeds, and courtesy to reduce traffic tolls while noting past years’ safety records.
Alvin H. Rohrer is installed as president with Don Wise as first vice president Bil Sutphin second vice president Don Larrick rotary and Floyd Sayre Jr treasurer. Directors John Adnworth Truman Sasre Bil Dupke Gene Rife Eddie Withrow Ted War Joe Perdie Hob Me dance band possible for Beckley Ballroosy Aug 3. Jaycee State Board Meeting slated Wheeling July 19 20 21. Bill Wilbur says the Beckley Jaycees completed 46 national state local projects last year and doubled membership with programs like Teen-age Reader Voice of Democracy and Conservation Scholarship Contest.
Frederick W. Ford of Alexandria, Virginia, nominated by President Eisenhower for a post at the Federal Communications Commission awaiting Senate confirmation. Ford, son of the late West Virginia official George M. Ford, has a long federal service record including roles in OPA, the FCC, and the Department of Justice. He resides in Alexandria with his wife and one child.
Department of the Army moves 37 West Virginia Reserve officers into mobilization designations under a program creating Special Training Groups. Transfers aim to boost recruitment with new pay and benefits while confirming that not all mobilization designations will be shifted.
West Virginia 4-H camp directs activities at Camp Washington Car in Clifftop next week. Eugene Mitchell of State College will lead camp session with classes in grooming, conservation, swimming, music, and crafts. Tribal groups and county leaders will conduct assemblies and vespers, assisted by local leaders including Howard Monroe and Jimmy Barrett.
Retires From Amere A Beckies man Renton Henry aged 30 from Weiland Sobacre served the Cane pany for 14 years starting in 1938 as a district inspector for the credit department. Mrs Elison and ten children are listed as family. The ceremony and locations include Temple in Beuk ley and Bus transportaven te th camp Sh leave Morten Reaves S001 at 8 3 aan.
Investigators quote about $140 in cash and six booklets of air mail stamps stolen from a rear filing safe at the Amigo Post Office. Mrs. Johnny Campbell, the postmaster, reported intruders forced a rear door and six books of stamps were taken.
A man identified as Johnsen was booked on a weapon related charge after a Tuesday incident. Police reports indicate carrying an undetermined item and related disturbance at the scene. Further details about the case and charges were not available.
A new machine was installed today at the Beckley newspaper building by Dynamic Vending Co. Blu Leid and wines were reported. Several other companies in the area are involved in vending.
Fragmentary notes describe a collarbone fracture involving individuals named Steve Alien, Marc Gwian, Gordon HL Wirth and a Dr. at Woodlawn Ave. One subject was admitted to Raleigh General Hospital for observation and treatment after a Sunday incident.
Funeral arrangements for Lon Miller are incomplete awaiting a son from California. Miller 46 Edwight died Sunday in Virginia Beach of a heart attack while on vacation. Survivors include his wife Dol Ve Legg Miller four sons two brothers three sisters and three grandchildren. Body at Armstrong Funeral Home Whitesville.
Haleigh man Steve Peelish 23 will serve as a temporary Beckley patrolman starting Friday replacing T C Collins who resigns Saturday to work for the IRS Alcohol Tax Unit. If Peelish passes a civil service exam Monday he may stay with the force after a six month probation. He has Marine Corps service and previously worked for Mullens Plumbing and Heating Co.
A Mercer County woman Lucy John son Woods age 40 from Bramwell has not returned home since August 1956 but has communicated and is suspected to be working in Beckley Police describe her as five feet four inches tall and 125 pounds with long gray hair Residents with information should contact Myra Pickett in Bramwell Reports indicate she has sent mail from Beaver Beckley and Glen Morgan and may be employed in a Beckley restaurant.
Beckley West Virginia Turnpike Commissioner Charles S Lewis Jr says Governor Cecil Underwood injected politics into his dismissal and claims the administration has tried to keep politics out of the turnpike while insisting the action was a prerogative of the governor and not political.
Howard Mann of Beckley Mount Hope Airport leads a training scene with veteran pilots and rising students. Notable figures include Joe Kasmaryk, a former Air Force instructor now civilian pilot, and executives like George Daniels and Jack Williams funding aerobatics at the school. Two early solo students, Tom Glover and Dallas Williams, advance under experienced guidance.
Two weeks of field warning ended with the 150th Cavalry Regiment of the West Virginia National Guard leading a regimental review at Fort Knox Kentucky. For the first time since 1947 NCOs commanded the regiment and its units. Beckley area NCOs led the Second Battalion and company headquarters in the review with awards for athletic and unit excellence.
The Town of Sophia ended the 1956-57 fiscal year with a balanced budget and 7000 in the black. A council financial report shows 26.63 in the general fund 3239.13 in the organization fund and 3797.73 in the water fund.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request to waive side yard requirements for W. W. Whittaker on Crest Drive to allow building closer than five feet to the property line. A public hearing is set for July 16. A Baptist congregation led by Rev. Roy S. Coe plans to build a church on three lots on Bostick Avenue with the same side yard waiver under consideration.
The U S Chamber of Commerce adds National Hot Dog Month to the calendar. In Raleigh County last year six million frankfurters were consumed and Buckley residents average about 1300 hot dogs weekly across cellophane cans bottles and plastic budget bags.
June reports in Raleigh and Beckley counties recount multiple violent deaths and legal actions. Several gun incidents and an early traffic fatality are noted, with charges of negligent homicide, murder indictments, and arson connections appearing alongside civic developments and local political notes.
State rehabilitation division reports West Virginia top regional gains with a 29 percent rise in rehabilitating people into work, 230 of 2 078 being mentally retarded or emotionally disturbed. Programs expand next year with federal funds and counselor training at Duke, plus field offices in multiple cities. Musical program by William Mahan to be held at St Luke Church of God at 7:30 p.m.
Thompson S Sim Thompson of Beckley was named sergeant at arms of the West Virginia State Police Retirement Association at its Sunday meeting. The event at the State Police Academy in Dunbar drew about 40 guests led by Police Superintendent Hazen Fair. New officers include L V Minnick Nitra president J H Fillinger Racine vice president H E Martin Parkersburg secretary and George H Skeen Keener treasurer. Also present were R L Wooster and former Superintendent Col R A Boyles who joined the association. Attendees included Capt I R Brockers Huntington Sam Taylor Huntington Major C P Taylor Charleston Capt Harry C Meyers Charleston and Capt L A Taylor Princeton.
Beckley Board of Realtors votes unanimously to support plans for an outdoor theatre production at Grandview State Park. The resolution, adopted at the Beckley Hotel during a Friday dinner meeting led by J A Blackburn, aims to back the project as Beckley prepares for West Virginia state centennial observances.
Four Piney View men are lodged in Raleigh County jail after a 7:45 pm arrest by sheriff's deputies for allegedly taking a television set and violin from Frank Bennett and destroying them. Also noted is a separate drama incident and an arrest related to drunken driving comments in the West Virginia area.
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