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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1965

Page

3

Eleven enlist in Air Force at recruiting station

Eleven men enlisted in the Air Force at the Recruiting Main Station here on Friday. The group includes Gary W. Kelly Belle Roger D. Starcher Minnora James E. Sloan Harper David J. Stallard Norton Mich ael V. O Neal Lester Lloyd M. Ruth Kincaid Wallace I. Gwinn Welch Allen B. Cole Gauley Bridge Hillard B. Bane Kincaid Clyde M. Cook Bailesville William T. Lefler Saeger

Air Force Gary W. Kelly Belle Lucian G. Kelly Roger D. Starcher Minnora Matt Starcher James E. Sloan Harper Mary J. Sloan David J. Stallard Norton Clifford L. Stallard Michael V. O'Neal Lester Eunice P. O’neal Lloyd M. Ruth Kincaid Thomas H. Ruth Wallace I. Gwinn Welch Wallace W. Gwinn Allen B. Cole Gauley Bridge Walter A. Cole Hillard B. Bane Paul F. Bane Clyde M. Cook Baileysville William T. Lefler Saeger Sherman B. Lefler

County Court To Hold Usual Meeting Tuesday

Raleigh County Court members will convene at 10 a.m. Tuesday to handle their regular business including paying the regular bills. Secretary Mrs. Elinor Hurt says the session will last until noon.

Raleigh Elinor Hurt

Correction on Crab Orchard crash report

The Sunday paper misstated that Charles G. Gwynn hit Ballard Tolliver in the rear at Crab Orchard. In fact Tolliver struck Gwynn’s vehicle as both were slowing for a stop sign, causing the accident.

Sunday Paper Charles G. Gwynn Ballard Tolliver Crab Orchard Tolliver Gwynn

Teens head to New York World's Fair on YMCA trip

Sixty excited teenagers boarded a train in the early hours and will ride the YMCA coach to the New York World’s Fair. They must wear hats printed Beckley Raleigh County YMCA. Chaperons include Harry Culp Jr executive director Mrs Culp Mrs Gilbert Ward and Dr W W McKinney.

Beckley-Raleigh County Ymca Harry C. Culp, Jr YMCA New York

Berkeley Springs Girl Cast in Honey in the Rock Role

West Virginia University drama student Julie Kim Capen of Berkeley Springs is tentatively cast as Delia Morgan in the outdoor play Honey in the Rock. The production opens June 26 at Cliffside Amphitheatre Grandview State Park. Delia, middle aged wife of John Morgan, is mother to a son and three adopted daughters torn by Civil War loyalties.

West Virginia University Delia Morgan Cliffside Grandview State Park Julie Kim Capen Berkeley Springs Delia John Morgan

New Officers Elected By County MH Group

Three new officers were elected by the Raleigh County Mental Health Association at the regular meeting. Jack K. Bailey was chosen as direct representative to the State Board of Directors, and Mrs. Frank West will serve as corresponding secretary. Ray Hawley filled the unexpired term of William Binderman on the State Board.

Raleigh County Mental Health Association Frank West Ray Hawley William Binderman Jack K. Bailey Bailey MH Association West Virginia University Fayette County VISTA Fay Ette County MH Association Hope Thompson Morris Harvey College Charleston State Departments of Welfare and Mental Health Don Bare Brooks Adair Sprague NIH Bare Raleigh County Health Center

Juvenile Released To Custody Of Mother

A 15 year old Beckley youth was released to his mother by Juvenile Judge Harry L McCreery Saturday and told to appear before him in July. The body was charged with operating a motor bike without a state operator s license. Girl watching can be a strain eye strain that is.

Beckley Harry L. McCreery

Orchard Valley club displays WV brochures at James Grocery

Orchard Valley Woman's Club members arrange a display of West Virginia scenic brochures at James Grocery in Crab Orchard. Mrs. W. W. Withrow chairs the civic department and ways and means committee while Mrs. James and her daughter Mary K., a Cherry Blossom Festival representative, view the exhibit.

Orchard Valley Woman's Club James Grocery Crab Orchard West Virginia Department of Commerce W. W. Withrow Civic Department and Ways and Means Gulf Woman’s Club

Grand Jury to Hear About Fifty Cases in Raleigh County

Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney C Berkley Lilly will present about 50 cases to the grand jury for action today. Deliberations began at 10 am with M C McMahan as foreman and a panel of jurors named including Mrs J W Miles Thomas D Camper Mrs G W Hodel John H McCullock George Puckett Kermit Okes Maynard Daniel Kitty Lubich Joe Cuthbert George Evans E D Armstrong Jim Potts Helen Edwards Elizabeth Ivory and 3B H Hopkins. James Lucas and Charles Parsons were named special commissioners to summon five additional jurors to complete the panel.

Raleigh County C. Berkley Lilly M. C. McMahan J. W. Miles Thomas D. Camper G. W. Hodel John H. McCullock George Puckett Kermit Okes Maynard Daniel Kitty Lubich Joe Cuthbert George Evans E. D. Armstrong Jim Potts Helen Edwards Elizabeth Ivory H. Hopkins James Lucas Charles Parsons Criminal Court Harry L. McCreery

Beaver Boy Chosen Platoon Leader at WV Youth Camp

Sixty nine youths from 24 counties gathered at Camp Dawson for the Youth Leaders Camp sponsored by the National Guard. Gary L Haught of Pt Pleasant High was named company commander for day one, with Marvin Wallace Beaver Raleigh County and Orlando R Martin Charleston as platoon leaders and Douglas Miller Moundsville as executive officer. State Adj Gen Williams attended opening ceremonies.

Kingwood UPI West Virginia National Guard Camp Dawson Gary L. Haught Pt. Pleasant Marvin Wallace Beaver Raleigh County Orlando R. Martin Charleston Douglas Miller Moundsville Adj Williams

Parking Building Bids To Be Studied Today

Bids on Beckley East Main East Prince Street four level off street parking facility will be received and read at 3 pm today in council chambers. Mayor John W Smith said bids will be studied before awarding a contract. Previous bids were rejected May 28 with an advertising restart. A three week delay shifts the November completion date. bidders were asked for alternate bids to finish by December 6.

Beckley East Main East Prince St Council John W. Smith E.M Ned” Payne III

Police Fugitives Caught Napping Jail Sunday

Two brothers Edward Lilly and James Lilly fled Raleigh County police after a tavern dispute at the Fifth Wheel on Harper Road Saturday night. Parole violations and an assault on Officer Dean led to a chase, arrests near a water tank at dawn, and booking at Raleigh County jail Sunday.

Raleigh County Edward Lilly James Eugene Lilly Beckley Fifth Wheel Harper Road Robert Dean James Lilly Dean Edward Tom Durrett Durrett Sunset Memorial Park James Hodge Street Melton Raleigh

Hospital Sues For Payment

Two suits filed Saturday in the Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office seek payment of delinquent debts. Beckley Hospital Inc. sues Georgianna Howard at 805% S Fayette St for 1632.35 plus interest and costs for services to her sister between Jan 3 and Apr 27, 1962. Personal Finance Co. of Bluefield sues Robert and Gertrude Smelter on a note balance of 586.47 from a 611.54 loan signed Sept 6, 1963. Esdel B. Yost represents the plaintiff.

Raleigh County Georgianna Howard S. Fayette St Beckley Hospital Inc O'Dell Mateldia Belle Hopsital Truman L. Sayre Personal Finance Co Bluefield Robert Gertrude Smelter Sophia Esdel B. Yost

Construction contracts rise in West Virginia in April

Pittsburgh April figures from F. W. Dodge show West Virginia construction contracts totaling 63.5 million dollars, a sharp rise from a year earlier. For January through April the value reached 114.2 million dollars, up 63 percent from the same period in 1964.

Pittsburgh UPI West Virginia F. W. Dodge Sai

Burial Insurance Sold by Mail Ad Promises $1000 Coverage

Old Line Legal Reserve Life Insurance offers mail order burial policies for ages 40 to 90 with no medical exam. No agent will call. send name, address and birth year to Central Security Life Insurance Co. in Fort Worth Texas for free information with no obligation.

OLD Line Legal Reserve Life Insurance Central Security Life Insurance Co Dept. J West Rosedale Fort Worth 4 Texas

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New York City The Culp Gilbert Ward W. W. McKinney Honey Beaver Boy Hospital Fiberglas Lauan Domestic Malaya LOWE Lowe's Central Ave Oak Hill W. Va Washington Jane Parker Marvel Lemon Toffee Sultana Salad Sultana Brand
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