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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1962

Page

6

Itmann Coal En Route To Japan Largest Collier Afloat

Itmann coal mine in Virginia shipped a record 48381 net tons of coal aboard the Itmann, bound for Kawasaki Steel in Kobe. The NINI, operated by Triton Shipping, carried coal from Consolidation Coal Company and was represented by C Itoh in Japan.

NINI Norfolk and Western Railway Norfolk Japan Consolidation Coal Company Itmann Kawasaki Steel Corp Kobe Triton Shipping, Inc New York C. Itoh & Co., Ltd Consolidation Coal Representa Nimi

Pineville Flood Relief Aid Approved for Sewer Repairs

Pineville will receive 3453 in flood relief funds for sewer repairs after approval by the regional Emergency Planning Office in Olney Maryland. An advance of 2500 will be sent within days to fix damaged sewer lines and a treatment plant from last February and March floods. Charleston also receives a 128000 advance. further 100000 is being sought to cover West Virginia flood claims.

Pineville ANS Regional Office of Emergency Planning Olney Barron Kennedy Charleston Ofice OED West Virginia

Swimming Course Completed At Camp Colcord

The Red Cross beginners course at Colcord junior high camp finished July 6 directed by Rev. Jack Weller with 40 participants. Sponsored by West Virginia Mountain Project and the Board of National Missions of the United Presbyterian Church, the class was taught by Red Cross instructor Lerald Chase. Five pupils received certificates: Pattie Crutchfield Montcoal Sherrie Jarrell Marsh Fork Vicky Price Packesville Martha Roberts Cairo and Meryl Webb Stickney.

Colcord Red Cross Jack Weller West Virginia Mountain

Softball Gets Go-Ahead For Spring By Council

Mullens city commissioners postponed action on developing a softball diamond until next March. The state Board of Education approved a site at Conley High School, but field prep and team organization will wait until spring. The council also approved $1,000 for Mullens Fire Department hose and a $700 roof replacement for the station. Police pay for two officers was approved for temporary vacation time. Treasurer W A Davis reported the annual financials. A Mullens High School Future Homemakers project to plant dogwood trees and flowers received support, tied to the 1963 Centennial.

Mullens RNS Mullens City Commissioners City Hall Wyoming Board of Education Conley High School Clyde Newsome Mullens Fire Department Newsome Council Joe Hayden Basil Bailey Hayden Bailey W. A. Davis Becky Pritchett Homemakers of America Club Mullens High School Centennial Laurel Garden Club W. F. Staats Donald Silk Guyandotte Avenue

Trial Begins For Accused Jewel Thief In Virginia

In Wytheville, Robert Eugene Lewis 34 Mattoon NL faces grand larceny charge for a $175,000 February jewel theft at Bluefield W Va. He pleaded innocent as Commonwealth attorney Edwin Shaffer opened the case to connect Lewis to diamonds stolen from an Atlanta salesman. Ernest Baylor Stanger 45 Chattanooga Tenn, arrested with Lewis, was convicted and sentenced to 10 years on a similar charge. Police said the pair fled Virginia with gems scattered along a road, prompting a two day hunt. 90 percent of the jewels were recovered. Both men also face federal charges at Abingdon for transporting stolen goods across state lines.

Wytheville, Va UPI Robert Eugene Lewis Mattoon Bluefield W. Va Lewis Commonwealth Edwin Shaffer Wythe County Atlanta Ernest Baylor Stanger Chattanooga Virginia Abingdon

Saskatchewan doctors lobby for universal tax funded care

Saskatchewan residents favor a complete tax funded medical care system regulated by a commission, while doctors strike against the provincial plan. A Swift Current pilot project pays doctors 80 percent of fees, often earning about 25,000 dollars yearly, yet many doctors refuse to operate under the government plan.

Ward Cannel Newspaper Enterprise Assn Regina, Sask NEA Saskatchewan Praiie North American Swift Current Regina

Madison Couple Wed In Ohio Ceremony At First Baptist Church

Mrs. Teresea May Acord Poling and Hubert Poling wed in a single ring ceremony at Madison First Baptist Church. Bride a former Miss Acord wore chiffon pale blue. reception followed at Poling home. They plan a West Virginia Virginia trip then home on Dock Road Madison.

Ohio First Baptist Church Middle Ridge Road Madison James M. Boyd Jack Acord Mary Poling Gerald Poling Mrs. Poling Bennett ‘Road Acord Bill Patrick West Virginia Virginia Poling Glen Roglers High School Pine Grove Baptist Church Geneva High School Geneva Poling Mason Construction Co Dock Road Tracy Acord Tracy Ray Jr Hopewell

Pax PAX visitors highlight Pax area guest list

The Pax area hosts a series of visiting relatives and friends from Ohio Indiana Illinois and Florida. Notable guests include Mr and Mrs Phillip Humphrey and daughter Phyllis from Miami who formerly ran the Esso service station in Pax. The visits feature lengthy family connections and weekend gatherings with local residents and military personnel.

PAX RNS Phillip Humphrey Phyllis Miami Fla Esso Florida C. S. Humphrey Ciem Lincoln Grove Port Ohio Humphrey Carrie Miller Ray Morris Glen White Gordon Hensley Gallion Raymond Kelley Long Branch Raymond V. Kelley Chilldren Rosetta Larry Cecil Ira Ray Janet Johnny Fort Bragg N. C Tacoma Wash Sgt. Kelley Kelley Ira Kelley Middletown Ray Kelley Cecil Shy Betsy Milton C. D. Wilson William B. Wilson Mary Helen Sherry Billy Nancy Thomas Columbus

Area couples seek 19 wedding permits

In Pineville ANS reports the Wyoming County Clerk issued marriage licenses last week to numerous area couples. Names include Douglas Shrewsbury and Faye Lusk. Andrew Christian and Robe Joyce Riffe. Delano Acord and Wilma Murphy. David Cross Jr. and Lillian Smith. Kenneth Tiller and Helen Grose. Carl Worley and Loretta Woods. Charles Acord and Flostella Johnson. Kenny Stewart and Brenda Centers. William Waloven and Roberta Jackson. Jackie Counts and Linda Stewart. Thomas Jenks and Barbara Christian. Aaron Stepp and Diana Walls. Billy Joe Stewart and Nancy Richardson. Grover Lawrence and Melba Kenneda. Glenn Morgan and Angela Berry. James Goddard and Mary Davis. Earnest Bishop and Carol Shrewsbury. Artimus Adkins and Glenna Bellew. Raymond Tolliver and Helen Griggs.

Pineville ANS Wyoming County Douglas Shrewsbury Stephenson Grover Lois Shrewsbury Faye Lusk Herndon Ben and Martha Lusk Andrew Christian Inegar Andrew L Lois Christian Robe Joyce Riffe Hanover Luellyn Fdith Riffe Delano Cale Acord Clearfork Valentine Margie Acord Wilma Ruth Murphy Cyclone Raymond Marjorie Murphy David Cross Jr Stratford, Conn David Katherine Cross Lillian Smith Tommie Childs Ann Morrow Kenneth Tiller Covel Wallace Ruth Tiller Helen Grose William and Gracie Grose Carl D. Worley Mullens Posey T Thelma N. Worley Loretta Woods New Richmond Robert E. and Vilet Woods Charles Acord W. W Flostella Johnson Lynce Clyde Angeline Johnson Kenny C. Stewart Oceane Bill and Mattie Stewart Brenda Sue Centers Kopperston William T. and Irene Centers William J. Waloven Fulton, N. Y Toras and Mary Waloven Roberta Ernestine Jackson Fannock Ralph and Margaret Jackson Jackie Counts Oceana Warden Bonnie Counts Linda Stewart Matheny J. Forrest Sadie Stewart Thomas Perry Jenks Bradshaw George Mary Belle Jenks Barbara ‘Christian Jesse Virgil Ethel Christian Aaron Stepp Coal Mountain M. B Shirley Stepp Diana Gail Walls Simon Joseph Lettie Walls Billy Joe Stewart Lincoln Park N. J Oleg Irene Stewart Nancy Jean Richardson Glen Rogers Melvin Ann Richardson Grover Lawrence Humphrey India Lawrence Melba Grace Kenneda Curt Frances Kenneda Glenn David Morgan Baileysville Glenn A Maxine L. Morgan Angela Broome Berry North Springs Floyd Ila Berry James Calvin Goddard Roy J Myrtle Dale Goddard Mary Frankes Davis I. W Grace Ethel Davis Earnest Marvin Bishop Roy Ollie Bishop Carol Jane Shrewsbury Amon Diana Shrewsbury Artimus Adkins Virgie Gladys Adkins Glenna Evelyn Bellew Char‘ley Ethel Bellew Raymond Oliver Tolliver Calloway Ada Tolliver Helen Scott Griggs Wolfpen George and Martha Griggs

Patient Is Critical After Surgery at Beckley Hospital

Mrs. James C. Gentry is listed in critical condition at Beckley Memorial Hospital after an ulcerated stomach prompted emergency surgery. She was admitted Sunday morning. Family members at Beckley include husband, son Reuben, and relatives from Detroit, Baltimore, Alexandria, and other cities. Capt. Paul Gentry serves in Germany.

Jerome Pizzino Hugh Justice Golden Morgan Baltimore Capt Paul Gentry Germany

Women of the Moose Convene in Mullens Chapter Meeting

Mullens Chapter No. 190 met at 8 p.m. in the lodge room with Mrs. Kevin Lynch in charge. A new member was enrolled and plans announced for the state convention to be held at Fairmont from August 16 to 18.

Mullens RNS Women of the Moose Kevin Lynch

Glen Fork notices of local residents and visitors

Miss Karen Blevins returned home Monday after weeks with her aunt Miss Barbara LaRue. Miss Donna Bailey has returned to Arlington Virginia to visit relatives. Charley Pizzino progresses satisfactorily after major surgery at Stevens Clinic Welch. Mrs. Bryan Blevins remains at Beckley Memorial Hospital after eye surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gunter and son Jeffry visited Charley Pizzino and returned to Washington DC. Also visiting Pizzino were Mr. and Mrs. John Pizzino with Carnella and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pizzino with Catherine and Susan from South Charleston.

Glen Fork Karen Blevins Barbara LaRue LaRue Donna Bailey Arlington Orville Daniels Charley Pizzino Stevens Clinic Welch Bryan Blevins Beckley Memorial Hospital Bill Gunter Washington, D. C Jeffry

Glen Rogers area news and travelers update

Glen Rogers residents and relatives are noted in a parade of travel and family visits. Many left for homes in Washington D C Ohio California and Illinois while others hosted guests from Beckley Charleston Ravencliff Forest Park and Glen Daniels. Debra and Melissa Marland appear among visitors and relatives with medical updates and hospital stays also mentioned.

Fayette Miner Sues UMWA for Pension Dispute

The United Mine Workers of America faces a $16,000 lawsuit in U.S. District Court from 72-year-old Fayette County coal miner Biddle Lively of Long Branch. He claims pension payments are owed after retiring in 1952 and later working outside mining, while the union contends he lost eligibility upon taking non mine employment.

Long Branch RNS United Mine Workers of America U.S Fayette County Biddle Lively UMWA Lively Longsacre

Maple Fork Area Sees Family Visits Over Weekend

Maple Fork residents hosted and visited relatives from Statesville North Carolina and Virginia over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. George Treadway and children returned home after visiting Mrs. Mattie Davis and sister Lucy Maye. Guests included Tracy Bailey and Chris Gallagher, with other visits from the Angle family in Virginia and Williams family in Ohio. Private Charles Williams and wife spent days with his parents before returning to Colorado.

Maple Fork George Treadway Mattie Davis Statesville N. C Lucy Maye Dale Catlett Price Davis Louisa Bailey Tracy, Mabscott Edward Gallagher Chris, Beckley Harmon Davis Woodsbridge Grady Angle Ralph Angle David and Joy Elen Charles Williams Clarence Williams Colorado U.S. Army J. C. Miller Sam McSpadden Bonnie Tommy Williamsburg J. C. Miller Jr Jerry, Smither Sharon Williams Daymond Coots Cleveland Ohio

Marlands Visit and Charleston House Guests

Brey Fanning Cook and Mrs. Presley visited the Marlands in Charleston. Mrs Clyde Walters spent a week with Mr and Mrs Adam Richardson and returned to Arlington Virginia. Linda, her daughter, accompanied them after weeks in the Richardson home. Miss Lara Worley Becky spent a week with her sister Mrs E Davis and niece Mrs CC Cottrill and family.

Brey Fanning Cook Presley Marlands Charleston Clyde Walters Adam Richardson Arlington Linda Richardson Lara Worley Becky E. Davis CC. Cottrill

ASTRO-GUIDE Present For You and Yours Saturday Duties

The guide urges attending routine Saturday tasks like shopping and cleaning while postponing evening pleasures. It warns disagreements with younger people may create ill feeling and suggests recalling one’s own youth to see their perspective.

Horoscope column fragment from 1962 Field Enterprises

Aries to Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo details two star signs with daily guidance about delays suspicions pictures and finances. The note references a 1962 publication by Field Enterprises Inc and hints at a lunar or astrological theme.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Itmann Coal United States U. S N&w Lamberts Point Norfolk and Western Peyton B. Winfree Virginia State Industrial Development Stuart T. Saunders Norfolk and Western Railway Co Hulett C. Smith Department of Commerce Staats Sisk National Postronic Cour Bank of Raleigh Main Kanawha Streets Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Canada Public Health Office Medical Care Commission Polings Mrs Paul Alfred Poling Pizzino John Pizzino Daugh‘ter Carnella Dayton Joe Pizzino Catherine Susan South Charleston William Alderman Yeoman George Clay Debbie Susie Alderman Billie Bailey Fairdale Washington Hubert Durham Albert Morris Beckley Robert Marland Beulah Presley Ed Cook Ravencliff Melissa Aubrey Fannings Pam Cook San Pedro Calif Leonard Wilson Hamilton Frank Wilson Hayden Wolfe Clarence Sundin Clancy Forest Park Ill Sundins Virgil McNeil Glen Daniels Emmett Harrington Harrington Illinois Bob Sheppard Nicky Taraczkozy Baylor A. Taraczkozy Montgomery James Sloboda Imogene Kincaid Laird Memorial Hospital Young Taraczkozy Wyoming General Hospital Taraczkozy Pamela Cook Melissa Marland Bob Marland Pam Mrs. Au Fayette Miner Moon Aries Taurus Leo LIBRA Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Field Enterprises, Inc
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