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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1962
Page
2
A humorous reflection on metricization noting a giant half liter bottle, butcher’s thumb weight, and yard goods becoming 91.44 centimeter goods. The piece satirically cites machinists’ union clever measures like 85 59 85 for the ideal feminine form, admitting difficulty in enjoying girls’ measurements in centimeters.
A Hollywood actress testified that many strip clubs are fronts for racketeers and that liciting drinks for commissions is a public matter of knowledge in the industry. The remarks framed a broader critique of club management and illicit solicitations.
Postal authorities and State Police investigate a Monday night break in at the Hilltop Post Office. Entry was gained through a rear window, according to Sgt. I P Richardson. A small boy reported the discovery to postmaster Mrs Lillian Brash this morning. investigators declined to itemize the loss.
About 2,000 executives and wives attend a three day production management conference that began Monday. State Police await a second autopsy in the murder probe of Phyllis Ann Jones 22 Rose Valley Pa. Her body was found in an Ocean County gravel pit Sunday. A Viscose plant employee vote favored a three year contract overall approval at six plants in three states. Authorities search for two of five prisoners who escaped Moundsville Penitentiary honor camp last Saturday. Marvin E. Loewen of Washington D C spoke against Sunday closing laws at the West Virginia Seventh day Adventists conference. General Services Admin bids invited for two forest products research buildings near Princeton. Robert Arnold Wilson 27 Morgantown indicted for murder in Waymond Johnson 27 Morgantown slaying. West Virginia Civil Service Commission holds second hearing in Clarksburg on pay scales and job specs for about 3,700 state employees.
Registration for West Virginia University extension classes will be held today at Woodrow Wilson High School. The two courses English 242 Literature for Teachers and English 272 Folk Literature will be taught by WVU English professor Dr. Patrick W. Gainer.
John Williams of East Beckley was arrested at 8 45 am on numbers slip charges and released on a $500 appearance bond due in Police Court June 18. Crab Orchard man H B Snider freed on $500 bond after May 31 forgery arrest. Billy Joe Bragg held for ge and larceny over fence posts. Walter G Stover had assault charges dropped after warrant fail to appear. William S Miller arrested on speeding warrant for unpaid fines. Delmer Wiseman fined $5 and costs for attempted petit larceny after siphoning gas. remanded to jail.
Three people die when a 50 foot aluminum trailer burns after an evening of bridge in Portsmouth New Hampshire Electrician 1C Jimmy H Rol land 23 of Orwigsburg Pennsylvania owner of the trailer his wife 20 Sandra and Mrs Sally A Almer 23 are killed Navy submarine USS Skipjack crew members Lt Cmdr R H Weeks says Rol land and Mrs Almer were guests at the trailer and Mrs Almer stayed behind because her husband John M Almer 2C was not available to drive her home Rolland attached to the Skipjack has been at Portsmouth Navy Yard since February 9 as officials note.
Beckley Fire Rescue answered a call at the corner of North Kana wha and Prince streets at 9:35 a m. today for Mrs. Mamie Gill of 211 Wickham Ave. who apparently suffered a diabetic attack. She was taken home after treatment.
The Raleigh County Court session focused on ongoing garbage dump problems affecting landowners, garbage firms, and health officials. Obugene Dumping Co. faced scrutiny over site compliance and procedures, while county officials discussed road access, funding for equipment, and potential bids for Stephen's Lake dam construction.
The Curtain Callers will discuss revision of its by laws at a meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Playhouse. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
Residents collecting commodities at the Freewill Baptist Church of Sprague on Wednesday and Thursday are asked to bring containers. Distribution runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first day and 8 a.m. to noon on the second day.
BUENOS AIRES UP I report says 39 schoolchildren aged 3 to 11 died and two adults perished when a train hit a school bus. About 80 other children were injured. Crossing guard Alonso Aragon blamed a faulty warning bell and said he raised the gate after a horn signal. The train struck as the bus reached the tracks in fog.
President Kennedy will receive an official visit from Panama's President Roberto F. Chiari in Washington. Panama seeks greater recognition by the United States, along with more benefits from the canal, better jobs for Panamanian citizens in canal facilities, and improved trade privileges relating to the Canal Zone.
The State Armory Board was to receive bids today for new armories at Camp Dawson near Kingwood and at St Albans. estimated costs are about 250000 dollars for Kingwood and 350000 dollars for St Albans, which will feature a large drill hall for civilian use.
Funeral services for Vida Jane West 83 of Guyan will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Lower Cub Missionary Baptist cemetery in Guyan. She died Monday in Welch hospital. Born September 7 1878 in Guyan she was daughter of Sanford and Susan Morgan. Survived by two sons Herbert of Oceana Oscar of Clear Fork a foster son Herman Walker Morgantown five daughters Stella Walls Gracie Morgan Jennie West Lottie Browning Neva Johnson a brother Tollison Morgan and three sisters Bessie Morgan Celia Bailey Josie Walls. Body to the home in Oceana after 5 p.m. Wednesday.
James Patrick Mullooly, 41, a traveling auditor, shot Taylor S. Gay, 54, oil executive, in a Hudson Terminal telephone booth after dining with Mullooly's sister’s secretary Mary Mullooly. Gay, Harvard alumnus and VP of Phillips Petroleum, was critically wounded. the gun jammed after the first shot and six shells remained unfired. Mullooly surrendered. the sister witnessed the event.
Paul Owen Thomas 43 Alderson died 8 p.m. Sunday at U S Naval Hospital San Diego after a long illness. Born Summers County December 23 1908 he was son of Marcus and Jennie Johnson Thomas. WWII veteran served with U S Air Force. Survived by brother Donald of Beckley. Body returning to Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home for arrangements.
Miss Elizabeth Topsy O Dell 49 longtime Raleigh County educator and civic worker died in a Sunday crash on the West Virginia Turnpike when her car hit a tractor trailer Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Park The body was taken from Keyser Bryant Funeral Home to the church for services.
The regional chaplain will conduct funeral services for S Sgt Elmer N Lilly 43 formerly of Blue Jay at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Lilly died June 3 in Germany where he was stationed after a heart attack. The body lies at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home with calling hours after 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Funeral services for Walt er Brainard Caldwell 59 of Fayetteville will be held at 2 p m Wednesday at the First Church of God Fayetteville with Rev Newell Scott Depot and Rev William Dreger Fayetteville officiating Burial will be in Kessler Memorial Cemetery at Clifty Caldwell died Monday in a Fayetteville nursing home after a long illness He was born February 11 1903 in Fayette County a son of the late W S and Ora Kesler Caldwell Survivors include a son Walter B Caldwell Jr of Danville Virginia six brothers Harold and Randolph Lookout Willis Tallahassee Florida Dave Cortez Arizona Randall Indianapolis Indiana John Alexandria Virginia a sister Mrs Flossie Crist Hico and two grandchildren The body will be moved from the Dodd Payne Funeral Home to the church one hour before the service.
Mrs Genevieve Keadle of Detroit formerly of Summers County died in a Detroit hospital. Funeral rites were held today at 2 p.m. at the E M Meadows Funeral Home in Hinton with Rev H P Hackney in charge. She was a Summers County native, a beautician, lived in Detroit 20 years, and is survived by her mother Mrs V E Halsey of Beckley.
Mrs Virginia Mae Wickline Winfrey 69 of Rock Camp to be laid to rest at Oak Grove Methodist Church Ballengee with Rev Leo Kendricks and Rev Gary Zeigler officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Ballengee. She died Sunday evening in a Clifton Forge Virginia hospital after a long illness. Survivors include two brothers Joseph Wickline Bescano and Bishop Wickline Odd. Born May 8 1893 in Giles County VA she was a daughter of William J and Margaret Evans Wickline. Member of Mount Alexander Methodist Church Sarton. Broyles Funeral Home Union in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services for Mae Dillon 88 will be at 11 am Wednesday in Pine Grove Church Ravencliff with Rev E S Wilson and Rev John Richardson presiding. Burial in Davis Cemetery Maple Meadow. Died Monday at daughter's home after year long illness. She leaves two sons, two daughters, 13 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Pallbearers are eight living grandsons. Body at Caffee Funeral Home until one hour before service.
Mrs Mary Cecilia Collins 72 of Crab Orchard dies in Albuquerque after a heart attack while visiting her daughter Joan Robertson. Requiem mass with Rev Florence Kirchgessner celebrant at 10 am Wednesday at St Patrick Catholic Church Bancroft. Burial follows in Schowen Cemetery Bancroft. Rosary at 8 pm today at Gatens Funeral Home Chapel Poca.
Guy Moore of Chicago NL and formerly of Beckley died early Saturday after a short illness. Funeral services and burial will be conducted in Chicago.
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