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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1956
Page
1
Federal funds for West Virginia and other states under a new highway bill include interstate and non interstate apportionments for 1956 through 1959. The interstate program uses a 90-10 match with given yearly totals. other systems retain 50-50 matching.
Probate Judge Wilbur Dearman called for federal and state probes into a ruling that sent Mrs Martha Winston and her seven children back to Alabama over protests. The case held the mother and children as Ohio residents, denying welfare aid, while the custodial hearing in Livingston declared duty to Ohio. The family later stayed with Winston’s daughter in Coatopa, Alabama.
The Raleigh County Court will hear a sheriff office request Saturday to appoint Wade H. Trump as deputy sheriff. Sheriff John C. Ward undergoes exams at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, while the office will present its recommendation. A spokesman said Trump would serve Town District if hired and he previously worked briefly as jailer. No deputy resignations have been announced.
A 37 year old man, Alfred Wilson of Leavittsburg, shot dead two sisters in law and a girl, wounded a man, and kidnapped Nancy Worthington, 16, before fleeing. Deputies found Worthington’s body in a ditch near Windham as a statewide hunt for Wilson intensified. Wilson had been released on bond last June after an assault complaint, and deputies warn of a dangerous man on the loose.
Funeral services for Robert Carlos Canterbury 25 of Coal City will be held at Mount Olive Baptist Church Coal City at 1 30 p m Sunday. The Rev R B Todd will conduct the service burial is in Coal City cemetery He died at home after a lengthy illness born March 9 1931 in Pemberton son of Flora Belle Cook Canterbury and the late S M Canterbury Survivors include brother S D Canterbury Cleveland Ohio two sisters Mrs Ross Jones Lynce and Mrs Eugene Newsome Mullens Body remains at Webb and Quesenberry Funeral Home until one hour prior to services then will be moved to the church.
Walter de la Mare, a renowned British poet and a member of the Order of Merit since 1953, died today in Twickenham at age 83. The MERIT order is limited to 24 living individuals of special eminence as part of the royal honors.
Jake Shannon, of Beckley, paid a total fine of 126.75 dollars and was released from Raleigh County Jail around 11 a.m. after pleading guilty to reckless driving in Raleigh County Criminal Court. Judge Harry L. McCreery denied a motion to delay payment and Shannon was remanded to jail briefly.
President Eisenhower designated Vice President Nixon to travel to Manila for Philippines Independence Day ceremonies on July 4. Press Secretary Hagerty announced at 7:14 a.m. Nixon will be accompanied by his wife, traveling at the President's urging due to Eisenhower's personal ties to the country.
Charleston news notes funeral services for A. A. Lilly 78, longtime attorney and former State Attorney General. Services at Baptist Temple led by Rev. Oscar E. Myerscough with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Known as Cousin Abe among Lilly family reunions at Flat Top Mercer County.
Incumbent EF B Atkins wins a two vote margin after a recount of Mullens city commission results. Atkins 377 Backus 370 from the June 12 election. Recount credited Backus gains in South Mullens precinct and validated three challenged Backus votes. Counting board members were Staats Newsome Cook Toler Moler.
Approximately 108 persons received Salk polio injections at Stoco Junior High School Thursday. Dr. R. C. Mitchell was clinician. Ages ranged from under one year to fourteen with varying counts. More clinics planned next week. records should be returned to Raleigh County Health Department if taken home.
D. W. Bryson, Raleigh County superintendent of schools, announced the completion of the new bus garage behind Cranberry Elementary. Buses and equipment moved in. the modern concrete block building offers more rooms, easier service, and no backing into streets. Three full time maintenance and several part time men are on duty, including Jeff Spangler, Jack Fitzgerald, and William N. Lilly.
Daniel Berry of Pemberton was placed in Raleigh County Jail at 11 15 a.m. by State Police who arrested him on a peace warrant.
Hollywood comedian George Burns rests in Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after a minor procedure yesterday. His condition is listed as good with doctors optimistic about a speedy recovery.
Charleston reports the new fiscal year starting July 1 will raise base rates for coal companies and 13 other industries in the State Workmen's Compensation Fund. Eighteen groups see smaller rates. 44 face no change. Base rate for coal climbs from 3.45 to 3.95 per $100 payroll, with a 5 percent loading factor and a $9,000 maximum for fatalities or permanent total disabilities. Minimum premium rises from 40 to 50 percent of base rate.
Senator Neely of West Virginia returns to his Fairmont home to rest for about ten days to two weeks after a month of illness. The 81 year old Democrat had minor surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital last May 23 and rejoined Senate after hearing debate on the defense appropriations bill.
Washington an electronic search of the Capitol for wiretapping and recording gear surfaced after Defense Department agents examined Sen Lehman NYs office adjoining a hearing room where senators hear sensitive military info. The probe touched off a Senate furor over privacy and security with calls for experts to probe tapping and microphones. Lehman condemned the search as careless and demanded apologies.
A Republican National Committee panel screens keynotes and opening plans for the San Francisco convention August 20 while Eisenhower’s status remains uncertain. Democrats discuss a nationwide whistlestop push and TV radio outreach as they prepare post convention strategy and funding goals.
New York report outlines United Steelworkers guidance if no contract by June 30. Key rules require orderly, peaceful pickets across at least three shifts, access for non-striking workers, cooperation with police, and caution against mass demonstrations or photo pressure. Bail bonds may be arranged if arrests occur.
In West Virginia, Stephen Paully, secretary of the Adventist lay activities, criticized pastors who reduce church life to bake sales and pot holders. He urged lay groups to run Bible studies, cottage meetings, campaigns, and welfare work to free pastors for public service.
Washington officials privately worry about a possible steel strike while planning to stay out of bargaining for now. If stalemate with the Steelworkers Union lasts into mid next week, the government may reconsider intervention.
The Sun sets at 7 50 p m and rises again 5 03 a m on Saturday with a brief set at 7 51 p m on Saturday and sunrise 5 08 a m Sunday. The Moon rises at 7 28 p m with a full moon at 1 13 a m Saturday and last quarter on July 1. Prominent stars Regulus and Vega span the western and northern skies as Jupiter moves nearer Regulus, Saturn and Mars display evening and late night appearances across the south and southwest with Mars brighter than Saturn.
William Columbus Peake of Mercer County pleaded guilty in Raleigh County Criminal Court to grand larceny for stealing copper wire from Wood Pocahontas Coal Co near Josephine. He faces sentencing July 3. co-defendants Richard Poole and W L Phillips were indicted on three counts. Peake remained jailed. other cases were reset or continued.
Week ending today Parkers Parking receipts in the City of Beckley totaled 1119.86. Municipal Parking Lot receipts were 491.26 and street meters brought in 628.60.
Warm humid conditions with showers tonight and Saturday. Low tonight 64 to 70. Temperatures through Wednesday near normal in the south and 2 to 4 degrees below normal in the north. Showers Monday and Tuesday with the south mostly dry weekend. Rainfall half to one inch. Normal highs: southern West Virginia 73, northern 72. Beckley normal stage clear. Bluestone Reservoir normal stage clear.
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