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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1962
Page
6
The state reports its first half of the year as the strongest on record for January periods. The chamber notes 19 of 22 indicators ahead of 1961, with 13 beating 1957 or 1961. Highlights include coal up 17.2 percent, unemployment down 24.4 percent, and tax receipts rising while June saw declines in retail and auto sales and salaries, with total unemployment up 6 percent.
Two tractor trailer drivers waived to the grand jury after a seven vehicle accident on the West Virginia Turnpike near Mile Post 31 on June 21. Russe Charles Bellant of Ypsilanti Michigan faces a charge of driving too fast for weather conditions while Charles Graham Frizzell of the same city is charged with failure to have vehicle under control. Each paid $5.50 court costs and was released on their own recognizance pending grand jury action. Property damage was estimated at $10,000.
Beckley Rescue Squad answered a Department of Public Welfare call at 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Lucille Hayden, 39, of Sprague, collapsed from a nervous condition and was taken to a doctor for examination and treatment. Oxygen and first aid were given at the scene.
A reliable party is sought to assume weekly payments of 3.00 for an eight piece bedroom suite including dresser with mirror, bookcase bed chest, mattress, springs and pillows. Also needed is a responsible person to assume 1.50 weekly on a five piece dinette set and 3.00 weekly on a seven piece living room group with sofa bed, chair, two end tables, coffee table and two lamps.
Funeral notices list William Hairstos Taylor 49 of Glen Jean who died Monday afternoon after a long illness. His body is at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor awaiting final arrangements. Lucian Merritt 64 of Sprague died Monday afternoon after a heart attack. born January 28 1898 in Wayne County. survived by wife Sadie Merritt. Body at Webb and Neal Funeral Home pending further steps.
Evie L Shrewsbury 59 of Bud died at Wyoming General Hospital after a heart attack. She was born April 30 1903 in Bud, survived by husband McKinley Shrewsbury eight sons and three daughters, 36 grandchildren, services Friday at Bud Methodist Church, burial in Phillip Graham Cemetery Basin. Also memorial notes for David H Lucas of Mullens with late husband Peter Rinehart and Martha Campbell Hawver lineage, burial in West Lake Ansted. services and pallbearers listed.
Mrs Maude Lilly 72 of Glen Morgan dies after long illness in local hospital. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Elder Arvel Neely in charge burial Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Pallbearers named John Taylor Bob Taylor Roy McGraw Lando Skelton Orford Thompson Holroyd Rogers.
Mrs Lula Hawver Lucas aged 85 of Mullens dies after an extended illness at home. Funeral services set for 10 am Wednesday at Mc Dougal Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Chapel Mullens with Rev T K Morrison officiating. She was a native of Guyandotte Avenue Mullens.
A junior championship round robin is set for tonight in Greenville Ohio alongside the 41st World Horseshoe tournament. In Barberton Ohio the body of 4 year old Landis Wandering Jr son of a former resident is being returned to Pt Pleasant for burial after he was fatally injured Sunday when he ran into a glass storm door at the family home.
Harold Lambert, former official of the West Virginia Education Association, urged stronger efforts to keep girls in school to curb dropouts. At a workshop, he warned that a 10th grade marriage ends badly for the state, predicting three children will follow her lead and worsen educational and societal troubles.
Louis Marx Toy factory at Glen Dale will shut down by year end, depending on Christmas orders. About 700 workers remain employed as several departments, including model and tool and die shops, have already been idled. A wage cut proposal of 35 to 50 cents an hour was voted down at a July 22 union meeting.
Claude Ballard age 49 of East Beckley was jailed in Raleigh County Jail at 7 30 a m on charges of drunkenness and breaking and entering. He was arrested by City Police.
Charleston reports the Area Redevelopment Administration Appalachian regional coordinator George Lavelle and state officials met to review a 1.47 million grant for a Sugar Grove tourist center. Gov Barron said Civil Defense will assess the project, with Lavelle planning meetings with Barron and ARA counsel Thomas Harvey and tours of Green Bank and Sugar Grove to gauge investment potential.
Thelma Kersay of Delaware City bound over to City Police Judge Edward P. Stansbury and received a 10 day suspended jail term after pleading guilty to loitering. Bonds totaling 189 dollars were forfeited. Other defendants included Nancy Robertson 302 Hunter St James R Fisher Logan Leonard Davis Hunter St Frank H Gieske Beckley and David E Hatcher Beckley with varied bond forfeitures for licenses and speeding. Drunk bonds totaled 69 dollars.
Governor Barron appointed Forrest H. Kirkpatrick Bonn Brown and H Ward Christopher as special representatives to the West Virginia Centennial Commission executive committee. He said the appointments help him stay informed when he cannot attend meetings. Previously named Mel Burka of IWTIP as representative.
The U S government disclosed that a high altitude missile test in the Pacific last Wednesday caused substantial damage to Johnston Island launching facilities. Despite the setback, Defense Department and Atomic Energy Commission officials said testing would continue with high altitude nuclear devices in the current Pacific program. Examinations suggest weeks will be needed to repair and reassemble the site for the remaining Dominic series tests.
The Senate stockpile subcommittee heard how a tin cartel allegedly milks U.S. taxpayers. George Weaver, former assistant secretary of Labor, testified about prewar Bolivia and Malaya tin purchases where prices were broadcast from a rooftop megaphone. The session followed earlier charges of excessively high U.S. prices. In a separate matter, House Foreign Affairs debates Kennedy’s proposal to buy 100 million dollars in United Nations bonds, with Hays and Adair leading the opposition.
Filibuster filing today would set up a Thursday vote on limiting debate. Gore spoke 52 hours and plans two more. backers say they can break the filibuster, while opponents warn of delaying tactics and a potential compromise. Morse vows to pursue the long, hard furrow, challenging Mansfield and Humphrey as Democratic leaders.
Celebrezze affirmed it's his ambition to fulfill Kennedy's confidence and serve the people of America. President Kennedy administered the oath of office, with the ceremony held at the White House. He used a family Bible brought from his Cleveland home for the oath.
Washington AP United Press International backs said that House members who rejected a national shelter program still have thousands of excellent shelter spaces available for own use. Survey finds 22 000 spaces in House offices with many far safer than the minimum standard and additional shelter in the Library of Congress with a new $80 million building likely to add more underground capacity for members and aides. Rep. Melvin Price urged careful thought on defunding while noting shelters cover 60 million Americans in existing structures and caves.
Governor W. W. Barron will host a Wednesday meeting with Owens-Illinois officials the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and state and local commerce groups to discuss transportation costs affecting O I facilities in West Virginia The aim is to explore terms that might induce O I to develop new operations in Kanawha City while not committing to resume glass container production.
Morris said the Finkbines would act quickly to arrange abortion with doctors recommending within two weeks at the three month stage or by caesarean. Judge McFate ruled the court cannot advise or interpret the law for the co plaintiffs. the couple will consult lawyers and doctors and reassess.
The State Road Commission said it has withdrawn from a scheduled bid opening a contract to resurface about 5.5 miles of Sec. 5 between W. Va. 78 and Sec. 12 at Prenter Boone County. The project was among those to be offered for bids by the State Purchasing Department in about two weeks. Maintenance division withdrew the project for technical reasons that will be cleared up before it is offered again.
State Police investigate a Monday night break in at Mountain Market Coal City entry gained by pushing a rear window vent. About 30 pounds of bologna and 12 cartons of cigars stolen. Beckley police probe a broken storefront window at Midway Lunch after a rock attack.
Home warned that a nuclear test ban could advance wider disarmament but warned that talks would stall if Berlin is tied to demands for Allied withdrawal. He pressed for long term East West negotiations despite dangers. He noted both sides hold enough weapons to destroy themselves multiple times over.
Sherill D. McMillen, West Virginia Vocational Education Director, plans to be in Washington this week to help finalize regulations and contract forms for the federal Manpower program. Congress must appropriate $435 million for the three year bill before it can be enacted. McMillen says approval is likely but cautions delays could occur.
West Virginia Civil Air Patrol units resumed a search for the Atlanta family missing in a green and white Piper plane with tail number N5606H. Dana I Byers piloted the craft with wife Thelma and daughter Beverly, 15, last heard near Knoxville, Tennessee with a fuel limit of about 90 minutes. The effort covers Gay in Logan County and eastern Kentucky as crews seek the sunken route toward Huntington.
Aubrey Maynor, jailed in Raleigh County, rammed into Glida French on Valley Drive near 9:30 p.m. Monday, injuring her with neck injuries and sending her to Beckley Hospital in fair condition. French’s car hit Vivian McCormick’s Mabscott vehicle. total damage estimated at 700 dollars.
Orval E. Faubus seeks a fifth term as Arkansas governor in a Democratic primary. The race centers on runoff potential rather than outright defeat, with opponents predicting a runoff Aug. 14. Voters also weigh Sen. Fulbright’s bid for a fourth term amid the state’s volatile integration history and Faubus’ enduring political influence.
West Virginia state school superintendent Rex M. Smith urged all public school teachers to place extra emphasis on reading skills in both elementary and secondary grades. He noted studies show capable students struggle when basic reading abilities are not mastered, and urged teachers to integrate reading development across all subjects.
A 50 year old operator of an Ury tavern was treated at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital for bruises after a fight with a patron Monday night. He was arrested by Beckley City Police on a drunk charge and then taken to the hospital.
Washington reports say Arthur Vars former Local 614 Boilermakers Union president denied asking to be paid for withdrawing opposition to a Groton strike settlement. Senate subcommittee hearings cited a July 17 meeting with Vars, Homer Parrish, Terrence Hogan and Edward Rice on a $5,000 payoff and back pay.
An earthquake caused factory collapses in Pereira killing at least eight workers and injuring many as rescue crews search rubble. In Manizales the cathedral tower fell, a convent became unsafe, and an aqueduct failed leaving the city without water. Cali reported five deaths and five injuries from church collapse. Western Colombia faces widespread devastation with numerous towns reporting casualties.
Wheeling Police Chief M A Baumann faces termination at a city council meeting with Det Sgt Louis A Kulpa set to succeed him. The Intelligencer reports a majority of council has approved Kulpa's appointment. Kulpa, a Fall River Mass native, joined the force in February 1946.
Shark oil obtained from the livers of sharks is used chiefly as a source of vitamin A and in tanning leather.
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