Fireball sighting near Mullens shocks Dairy Queen pair
John R. Wilcox and Ivan Wilcox witnessed a bright green fireball rise above the mountain near Mullens just after 1:30 am. They described a sky-brightening orb that vanished after several seconds. Appalachian Power staff found a high tension line in the area, with no reported outages or disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
John R
Toots” Wilcox
Ivan
Beckley Road
Black Eagle
Toots
Scania
Appalachian Power Co
Dozer Unearths 70000 Dollar Cash Cache in Field
A bulldozer operator, Stephen Fox, uncovered a metal box containing over 70000 dollars in assorted bills while clearing a field in Jericho New York. Landowner Arthur Shodnek and Lt. Austin Attwell reported the money. no names or writings were found on the bills. The box, 12 by 10 by 8 inches, was gray and the money appeared dry suggesting it had not been long there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jericho
N.Y
Stephen Fox
Fox
Hicksville
Arthur Shodnek
Shodnek
Austin Attwell
New Charges Seen Against Jailed Pair
William Nor Knighting and Honey Armstrong face new charges after a 2 58 am arrest. Knighting received 30 days and a $10 fine for possession of stolen property and awaits further action. Armstrong paid a $10 fine and costs for lacking a license and remained jailed after failure to pay. Police allege Knighting had car accessories including hub caps. A juvenile accomplice was charged with petit larceny and will appear before Judge Harry L. McCreery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nor
Knighting
Fairfax
Honey Armstrong
Johns St
Cotton White
Armstrong
Mabscott and Beckley
Harry L. McCreery
Three Communities Lose Power For An Hour
Rhodell Tommy's Creek and Wyco areas lost electricity for an hour on Saturday night after an intruder broke into a switchbox at Tommy's Creek and shut off the power. Appalachian Power Co. workers began searching at 10 30 p m and found the reversed switch at 11 35 p m with the lock missing, suggesting deliberate entry to gain access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodell
RNL
Tommy's Creek
Wyco
Appalachian Power Co. Employes
Hearing Postponed in Mercer Case After Weapon Arrest
William Mercer Jr. of Pierpoint faces concealed weapon charges after city police arrested him Saturday. A .45 caliber pistol was found in his possession, and a hearing before a magistrate was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mercer Jr
Pierpoint
Cotton Mercer
Christian Scientists Call for End to Partisanship
The Christian Science Board of Directors urged voters to seek God’s guidance through prayer in national elections. Speaking at the Mother Church Annual Meeting in Boston, they condemned apathy and blind partisanship and urged spiritual understanding to safeguard freedom and righteous government. Arthur W. Eckman of Cambridge, Massachusetts, was named president of The Mother Church for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Christian Science Board of Directors
Arthur W. Eckman
Cambridge
Mass
Vicksburg
Miss
Speed-O-Meter bust nets Beckley suspects
Beckley State Police arrested several drivers on Saturday using the Speed-O-Meter. Those nabbed include Don Williams, Bradley, Toney Pallares, Sammy McClure, and Glen Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley State
Don Williams
Bradley
Toney Pallares
Beckley
Sammy McClure
Glen Morgan
Jurors Excused Yet Asked to Be Ready for Call
Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge Norman Knapp said jurors could not determine the docket status for Tuesday and asked them to stay alert for a possible telephone call for service in the Bradford vs Ap case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Raleigh County
Circuit Court
Norman Knapp
Prisoner Released After Raleigh County DUI Crash
Mason Bolen Walker Jr. of Crab Orchard was released from Raleigh County Jail after a 2:15 PM arrest for driving while intoxicated. His vehicle crashed with Teddy E. Chaffin near Beckley Speedway road, causing about 130 dollars in damage with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Bolen Walker Jr
Bradley
Raleigh County
Prosperity
Teddy E. Chaffin
Crab Orchard
Beckley Speedway
Deaths and Funerals Gilbert Gollehon
Gilbert Gollehon 57 a former Wyco Mine machine operator died today in a Beckley hospital cancer the cause He was born November 8 1902 in Chilhowie Virginia survived by wife Lena two children James Elkton Maryland and Carol Ann at home four brothers five sisters a son Fred Dayton Ohio and three grandchildren The funeral is set for Wednesday at 1 pm at Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Chapel burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens pallbearers named from local communities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Gollehon
Wyco
Beckley
Chilhowie
William and
Mary Gollehon
Mullens Moose Lodge
Lena
James
Elkton
Carol Ann
Luther
Sophia
Robert
Paul
Brady, Mont
Spokane
Wash
Nellie Catron
Rockville
Marble Cress
Baltimore
Rubby Cassell
Taney Town
Naoma Heath
Sylvia Day
Reno
New
Lonnie Blankenship
Harry Pilkington
Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Burns Infant William Autrey graveside service today
Graveside rites were to be conducted for William Autrey Burns infant son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Burns of Shady Spring at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at 2 PM. The infant died Sunday afternoon in a local hospital. Surviving are a brother Robert Lee Burns and grandparents Jaaeae Ritch and M N Burns. Webb and Neal Funeral Home handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Autrey Burns
Alfred Burns
Shady Spring
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Frank E. Perry
Robert Lee Burns
Jae Ae Ritch
M. N. Burns
Pain City
Ohio
Webb and Neal
Final rites for Roy B. Minks
Roy B. Minks sixty of 209 Hancock Street will have funeral services at 2 30 p m Wednesday at Calloway Heights Baptist Church Rev H A McClung officiating burial will be in the Blue River Memorial Garden He died in a local hospital about 7 a m Sunday Minks worked for the New See beteen years was employed Stanford at the time of retirement He was a member of local 2325 of the United Mine Workers at
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy B. Minks
Hancock St
Calloway Heights
H. A. McClung
Blue Ri
Minks
New See
WVU Names 1st Dean of Nursing
WVU appoints Dorothy Mae Major of Keelersburg PA as the universitys first dean of nursing. She will complete work on a Doctor of Education at Indiana University and assume duties this summer. The WVU School of Nursing will admit freshmen next September with limited housing likely restricting initial enrollment to a small class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Dorothy Mae Major
Keelersburg
West Virginia University
Elvis J. Stahr Jr
Major
Indiana University
WVU School of Nursing
Shark killed by coast guard at Jones Beach
At Jones Beach New York a 12 foot 350 pound shark triggered a surfside evacuation as a coast guard crew opened fire and killed the marauder in the waves. The incident occurred on a Sunday attracting attention from bathers and officers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Beach
N.Y
Long Island Beach
Coast
Funeral arrangements for Mrs Nannie English
Mrs Nannie English of 212 Mulberry Street died Sunday evening in a local hospital. The body is at Trent Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie English
Mulberry St
Trent Funeral Home
Philly Shine Boy Plans West Virginia Fishing Vacation
In Charleston a 15 year old Philadelphia shoe shine boy named Ricky Westcott responds to an offer from Marmet lumberman Ezra Pack to pay plane fare and expenses for a fishing trip in Virginia. Ricky eagerly agrees and hopes for escape from his hardships as his unemployed father and epileptic mother cope with local poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Philadelphia
Rickey Westcott
Ezra Pack
Marmet
Pack
Virginia
Charleston Daily Mail
Saturday Evening Post
West Virginia
the Post
Ricky Westcott
Mail
Jed
Westcott
Harry Westcott
Ricky
Funeral Services for Mrs Carrie Armstead
Mrs Carrie Armstead 77 of Mount Hope dies after a long illness at home. Survivors include daughter Gertrude Walton Mount Hope and stepdaughter Coretta Bowman New York City NY and five grandchildren. Body remains at Trent Funeral Home Mount Hope until service hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Armstead
Mount Hope
Hope Cemetery
Armstead
Gertrude Walton
Coretta Bowman
New York City
N. Y
Trent Funeral Home
Notable deaths across the nation and abroad
William S. Jack 71 former Cleveland industrialist led Jack & Heintz Co promoting worker incentives boosting wartime output in Rancho Santa Fe. Rev Michael J. McKeough 68 Catholic education authority died of cancer in Green Bay. Margaret Lindsay Williams painter of Britain's royal family died in London in her 70s. Lewis G. Castle 70 seaway administrator and former Duluth banker who led U S St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. Benjamin F. Lindheimer 69 former Arlington and Washington Park race track executive director died after heart attack in Beverly Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rancho Santa FE
Calif
William S
Bill) Jack
Cleveland
Jack & Heintz Co
Jack
Green Bay, Wis
Michael J. McKeough
Norbertine Order
Father McKeough
St. Norbert College
Catholic University of America
London
Margaret Lindsay Williams
Britain
Massena
N.Y
Lewis G. Castle
U.S
St. Lawrence Seaway
Duluth
Beverly Hills
Benjamin F. Lindheimer
Arlington Park
Washington Park
Chicago
Lindheimer
Los Angeles Dons
Boy, 21-2, Wrecks Car Evansville
In Evansville Indiana a 21 year old boy named Richard Bevens wrecked a car after bouncing off a telephone pole and slamming into a house. His parents Everett and Mrs Bevens helped him from the wreckage after they heard the crash a block away and found the boy later. The report notes Richard boasted he could drive the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Richard Bevens
Ees
Everett Bevens
Richard
Cuts Foot on Mower injures Jennie Salango in Cranberry
Jennie Salango of Cranberry was treated at Beckley Hospital for a foot laceration suffered while using a lawn mower. She was reported in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Salango
Beckley Hospital
TANACAE Promoted For Skin Irritations In New Creme
An advertisement touts a new scientific formula TANACAE for vaginal and rectal irritation, claiming fast action and skin soothing. It promises relief from chafing, rash, eczema and other inflamed tissue with a stain resistant cream sold at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berma
D. Wardella Desome
Graney Testifies on Checks and Auditor Findings
The testimony continued after the SRC investigation revealed that apparent irregularities came from a practice where one person cashed checks for fellow employees. The legislative auditor noted the process explained last December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Auditor
SRC
Saving Babysitters Plan European Tour
SEATTLE AP reports 17 year old Vonnie Brodine and her 16 year old sister Vickie plan a European tour funded by babysitting and library work. They saved money by clerking and other jobs and expect to be away until about August 23, traveling without guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Vonnie Brodine
Vickie
Europe
Damage Suit Opens Against Power Company
In Raleigh County Circuit Court 21 witnesses testified in a suit by Garret and Joyce Bradford against Appalachian Power Co. for damages after a fire on Oct. 10, 1959, that destroyed their four room house near Rock Creek. The Bradfords allege a faulty transformer caused the blaze and say repeated reports to the company were ignored. a later repair failed to prevent damage. The defense contends the company is not responsible and need not prove start of the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Garret
Joyce Bradford
Appalachian Power Co
Bradfords
Rock Creek
D. D. Ashworth
Roy Cunningham
The
Power Co
R. C. Strickland
Two light supersonic jet crashes near Lubbock, Texas
A two light supersonic jet aircraft crashed during a violent storm near Lubbock Texas Saturday night. Three civilians parachuted to the ground uninjured. An autopsy was ordered to determine the cause of death. The report also notes other regional incidents and ongoing state brief items including treacherous weather for shipping Nadine and memorial services in Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Tex
Jose M. Velasco Ibarra
Ecuador
Manila
Weather Bureau
Pacific
Nadine
Philippines
South Korea
Supermarkets Impress Japanese Actress in Hawaii Visit
Japanese film star Machiko Kyo, en route from Cannes, says American supermarkets are the most impressive sight in the United States. She enjoys observing family life and planned purchases during her Honolulu stop, where she noted the supermarkets and stated she would have liked to buy a crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Machiko Kyo
America
Cval
Prison term for backyard crop grower in McAllen
Fabian G. Martinez of McAllen Texas was sentenced to five years in prison for growing crops in a backyard garden last year. The case drew attention to local enforcement of drug and illegal cultivation laws in the Brownsville area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Tex
Fabian G. Martinez
McAllen
Cold Cash Theft Hit Portland Restaurant
A thief stole 60 dollars in cash from a Portland restaurant on Thursday. The money was reported hidden in a walk in freezer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Ore
Portland
Man 70 Fights Off Bear With Jackknife
Arthur Le Gault a 70 year old pulp wood cutter fought a female black bear for twenty minutes near Engadine Michigan before driving it off with a jackknife. He sustained severe claw cuts to back and face and was taken to Newberry's General Hospital. Two hunters watched the scene as the bear fled with two cubs nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engadine, Mich
Arthur le Gault
Ahquamenon General Hospital
Newberry
le Gault
Norman
Tom Singleton
Auto Agency Fire Damages Pineville 12000
Pine Chevrolet Company on Main Street suffered a fire about 12:20 am Sunday. Damage was confined to two offices, storage and showroom with melted office equipment and a cracked display window. Damages totaled about 12000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
ANS
Pine Chevrolet Company
Main Street
Ike greeted by 200000 as Notre Dame hosts welcome
Police estimated 200000 people from a 250000 sized metro area packed into South Bend to greet Ike after his arrival on Sunday. Signs praised him with slogans like We still like Ike while a Notre Dame citation lauded him as the most eminent and popular statesman of his time. The Rev Hesburgh commended Ike for standing firm and symbolizing human dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Charles Dutrieux
Ike
Notre Dame
Theodore M. Hesburgh
Eisenhower
Baptists Press Council on Communism Debate
Baptists from First Baptist Church of Wichita Kansas accuse the Council of soft on communism and object to the Council’s pronouncements on social issues. The dispute centers on whether Christian bodies should focus on saving individuals or also guide public questions with specific policy insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Wichita
Kan
Mullens Coach and Official Joins Air Force Reserve
Mullens, who coached from 1943 to 1946, now serves as a first lieutenant in the U S Air Force Reserves. He is also a basketball and football official, plans to continue officiating, and is married with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Air Force
IAM strikes at Convair plants halt missile tests
Union members, 330 strong, picketed Holloman Air Force Base and affected Convair firing at Vandenberg, Warren, and Offutt facilities. After two hours of talks in San Diego Federal Mediator E Marvin Sconyers said no further meeting was planned. IAM represents Atlas base workers including 22,726 at San Diego and 2,869 at Pomona plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Warren Air Force Base
Cheyenne
Wyo
Offutt Air Force Base
Omaha
Neb
Convair
San Diego
Air Force
IAM
Holloman
N.M
Air Force Base
E. Marvin Sconyers
Atlas Base
Pomona
Paper Chain Spending Report Quoted Celler
Chairman Emanuel Celler of New York cited not having seen the 1959 spending report and said he would not review Se Coenen. The Public Works Committee’s consolidated report lists 25 percent for transport and 30 percent for meals, with total group spending of 10,523 dollars in South America last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Celler
DNY
Se Coenen
Os Public Works Committee
Pan Yn
South America
Japanese Leftists Rally as Ike Visit Looms
The article notes growing leftist protests in Japan over the U.S. security treaty amid Eisenhower’s visit plans. It mentions a private American incident near the U.S. embassy involving a Massachusetts businessman and a Japanese-made car, with demands to keep it discreet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Robert Dunham
Wellesle
Husky
Eisenhower
Americ
Presidential Delegation Plans Across Parties in State Race
The piece outlines how Republicans and Democrats structure delegate votes, with up to 96 and 114 votes respectively for their slates, uncommitted delegates in New York and California elements, and predictions by figures like Carn DeSapio. It notes Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller, Gov. Edm Brown, and Nixon ties, plus regional delegate allocations in South Dakota and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democra
Carn DeSapio
Tammany Hall
Creeman
Nelson A. Feller
California
Vates
Edm Brown
Los
Paz Estenssoro Wins Bolivian Presidency in Bipartisan Vote
Paz Estenssoro, backed by the MNR, is expected to carry out U S policy in Bolivia after Sunday's election amid heavy security. Incoming president Hernan Siles Zuazo will succeed Paz Estenssoro when re election is not allowed in 1956. Voters numbered about 1 200 000 and results show MNR leading with 12 458, AMNR 44 966, FSB 44 800, and Revolutionary Workers' party results incomplete. Congress seats also elected with MNR holding a large majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Lechin
Pazsoro
MNR
Arze
AMNR
FSB
Revolutionary Workers
Hern
Zuazo
Paz
Paz Estenssoro
United
Siles
Regin
United States
Bolivia
Congress
Jailed on Moonshine Charge in Local Case
John B. Butler formerly with Fireco and now a Jesi Whitby was jailed at 1 p.m. on a moonshine charge. An Alcohol and Tobacco Unit officer and a State Policeman made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Butler
Fireco
Jesi Whitby
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Saving Babysitters
Power Company
K Magazine
Earl H. Powers
Huntington
Crown City
Vincent Innocenzia
Parma
Marion County Criminal Court
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William Waggy
State Department of Public Assistance
William Adkins
West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants
Wheeling
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