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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1956
Page
1
A. A. Lilly longtime West Virginia figure and former State Attorney General died in Charleston at age 78. Known as Cousin Abe to many West Virginians, Lilly hosted annual family reunions and left a lasting political legacy in the state’s Republican circles.
Beckley players Fredy Brown and Teddy Hornsby and Richwood youth Dennis Kyle won leagues to advance to the semi final round of the 32nd National Marbles Tournament in Asbury Park New Jersey. Hornsby defeated Ronald Poindexter 11 to 7 in a playoff, Kyle topped Billy Turinski to stay ahead of a Pennsylvania finish, each earning bicycles as prizes.
Circuit Court in Raleigh County impaneled jurors for the case Hannah B. Terry administratrix of Benjamin Abner Terry deceased against J. E. W. O. and Mackie Garrison doing business as Beckley Furniture Store. All other jurors were excused until 9 a.m. Wednesday. Judge Norman Knapp noted the jury was struck this morning and trial is set to begin at 9 a.m. Monday.
A 17 year old North Land Branch boy was jailed in Raleigh County on a statutory rape warrant issued by Magistrate T. H. Wills Beaver. The arrest follows four Blue Jay girls who disappeared Sunday and phoned parents Monday night saying they spent the night at Grandview State Park. The youth will be arraigned before Juvenile Court Judge Harry L. McCreery.
Ripley West Virginia plans a 12 hour Fourth of July program featuring P Jet planes and a speech by Bradley D Nash of Harpers Ferry assistant secretary of the Air Force. The event includes a Kaiser Aluminum tribute with aluminum products display and a noon air show signal for the parade.
Scattered showers tonight and Friday with temperatures around 72 west and 60 to 65 east. Warmer Friday. Beckley highs yesterday reached the mid sixties, with Oak Hill around 69 and rivers showing muddy conditions at Bellepoint. Bluestone Reservoir and Greenbrier river levels near normal.
The Sun sets at 7 50 p m and rises at 5 02 a m Friday. The Moon rises at 6 40 p m and will sit 30 degrees high in the south tonight. Expect a high of 75 degrees at noon and a full Moon Friday night.
Beckley Mayor A K Minter asked Police Chief James H Poole to resign effective July 1 after a string of enforcement complaints and questions about his residency eligibility The mayor cited a lack of city law enforcement enforcement at recent meetings while Poole faces scrutiny over his tenure and charter removal rules.
The Raleigh County Republican Executive Committee meets at 7 30 p m at the Raleigh County Courthouse to select a new chairman. Mentioned candidates include Eugene Scott Ted Kessinger Jack Mann and J W Maxwell with T R Wilson Jr leaving the post.
West Virginia University in Morgantown will erect two pre fabricated metal buildings as substitutes for the burned Mechanical Hall. The $1 million fire on June 13 destroyed the brick structure, which was insured for $470,000. The board of governors authorized President Irvin Stewart to use part of the insurance money not yet received to pay for the temporary facilities.
Chester C. Clyburn was ordered to recover $807.53 plus costs and attorney's fees after defendant Thelmas Evans failed to appear for trial. Two cases, Clarence Watson v Ord A and Oscar A Sparks, and George McBrayer v George L Johnnson, were dismissed for lack of appearance or docket issues.
Eugene Keys of East Beckley was arrested Wednesday by City Police. He was arraigned today by Magistrate T. N. Thurman and fined $50 plus costs for carrying a concealed weapon, and sentenced to six months in the county jail.
Washington announces a $450,000 loan from the Community Facilities Administration to Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi West Virginia to construct a dormitory for 150 women students.
President Eisenhower briefly left his hospital room for the first time since his June 9 operation. He appeared at the hospital corridor with physicians and aides present, marking a notable step in recovery.
Washington reports that Arthur Miller said he will marry Marilyn Monroe before July 13, during a House hearing interruption. He plans to settle a date soon and noted Monroe leaves for London July 13 for a film, implying he will join her if his passport is issued.
Venezuelan inspectors flew from Caracas to aid the probe into the massive disaster off the New Jersey coast. The Linea Aeropostal Venezolana jet, with 74 aboard including 20 Americans and 24 students, plunged after engine trouble. The U.S. CAB assisted despite lacking jurisdiction.
Rev. C. A. Hillman pastor of the First Methodist Church will speak at the Beckley Kiwanis Club luncheon Friday at El Chico. John Wirtz serves as program chairman for the event.
Raleigh County Sheriff John C Ward urged neighboring counties to match Raleigh County in anti rabies efforts. He hailed the program as a wonderful success noting 6259 dogs vaccinated in Risigh County and that none of the bite victims required injections this year. He cited 12000 Raleigh County dogs and 3000 from other counties vaccinated last year.
A truck crashed into a parked car on State Route 16 at Crab Orchard around 7:30 a.m. No injuries or arrests were reported. Kenneth M. Miller of Blue Jay drove the Mootz Bakery Co. truck, which struck Richard McKinney’s Mabscott vehicle, with $300 damage. State Police investigated.
The House prepared to vote next week on a four year federal school construction program totaling 1.6 billion dollars. The bill cleared the House Rules Committee after months of hold due to segregation concerns. A Powell amendment to bar grants to segregated schools faces a likely blocked path in the Senate if it advances. The plan would provide 400 million annually for four years plus a revolving fund up to 730 million to buy local bonds, a Democratic alternative to Eisenhower's 250 million yearly five year proposal.
Senate House conferees completed work on a 32.9 billion highway bill. The compromise limits to three years for primary secondary and urban road programs while funding ramps to 825 850 and 875 million for 1957 1958 and 1959 respectively. The plan includes 742 million for the interstate system with 90 percent federal money and a nationwide network of superhighways.
A regional Republican women’s meeting will be held in Beckley next Friday with luncheon at 1 p.m. in the Beckley Moose Lodge ballroom. Mrs. Fredrick P. Becker of the West Virginia Federation will lead strategy. attendees are from nine counties including Raleigh, McDowell, Mercer, Wyoming, Fayette, Summers, Monroe, Nicholas, and Greenbrier. Mrs. Ted Kessinger coordinates arrangements and reservations.
A $300 suit was filed in the Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office today over an automobile crash last Friday. Plaintiff Roy V. Gwynn of Beckley names defendants George Calvert of Princewick Jethro Calvert of Princewick and Emery Meadows of Glen Morgan for property damages from the Second Street collision near Raleigh County Vocational School.
The Register announces a weekly amateur photo contest with noon Monday deadlines and Thursday publication of weekly winning images. Winners receive a certificate and an enlarged eight by ten inch print after sending the negative. entry terms require black and white glossy prints 3 by 4 inches or larger, no professionals, and consent releases for models.
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