False arrest trial night in Rhodell town case unfolds
In Circuit Court the Lindsays and their co plaintiffs sue Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. and Irvin D. Simmons for 5000 each. Testimony shows the Lindsays were arrested after a dispute at the IDS Grill in Rhodell last July. Simmons described the incident, claiming both Lindsays were drunk and resisted arrest with no injuries observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodell
Fred Hammond
Charles E
Ruby Lindsay
Lindsays
Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co
Hartford Conn
Irvin D. Simmons
James Attends County Officials Capital Meeting
The annual meeting of the County Assessors and County Commissioners began Thursday at the Daniel Boone Hotel in Charleston. Walter James Raleigh County Commissioner attended the meeting. It was unclear if Commissioners George Farmer and Charles Burdiss were present. Raleigh County Assessor Steve Carpenter could not attend due to workload. The session covers personal property tax receipts and motor vehicle licenses, with a discussion on the Higher Education Act led by State Tax Commissioner G Thomas Battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Boone
Charleston
Walter James
Raleigh County
George Farmer
Charles Burdiss
Raleigh
Steve Carpenter
G. Thomas Battle
Banquet Honors Funds Raised by Churches of God
Approximately $92,000 was raised in a state wide drive by Churches of God, announced at a El Chico Restaurant banquet honoring Mrs. F W Goff state president of the Ladies Willing Worker Band. Bradshaw Church of God won 1st place, Maybeury 2nd, Jonben 3rd for funds to furnish and pay church obligations. The state convention continued with devotional services, sermons, and progress reports at Raleigh County Armory and nearby churches led by Rev. W G Byers, Rev. George L Britt, Rev. E R Heaton, Rev. H B Ramsey, Rev. C G Ray, Rev. Earl P King, Rev. Otis Clyburn, Rev. C R Spain, and Rev. Ray Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of God
el Chico
F. W. Goff
Ladies Willing Worker Band
Bradshaw Church of God
Maybeury
Jonben
E. R. Heaton
Brenton
H. B. Ramsey
Ohio Churches of God
C. G. Ray
Charleston
Earl P. King
Princeton
Otis Clyburn
MacArthur Church of God
C. R. Spain
Cleveland
Y Swim Program Begins Monday At Maxwell Hill
The YMCA Learn To Swim Campaign starts Monday at Maxwell Hill Pool with four two week courses and a junior life saving course. Registration for June 27 to July 8 numbers 25 so far. expected capacity about 120 per course. Fees are $2 plus a Y membership. youth $10, family $40.
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YMCA
Maxwell Hill
Harry C. Culp, Jr
Culp
Karen Berg
June (Button) Lowe
Miss Berg
Beckley
Allegheny College
Meadville
Lowe
West Virginia Tech
The
Red Cross
Lake Stephens
Damage Light In Car Truck Collision Report Details
A two vehicle crash on South Heber Street at 1 30 p m involved a truck driven by James H Dar key 61 of Charleston and a car driven by Benjamin Daniel 24 of 104 McDowell St The impact caused about 130 in damage Both drivers were uninjured and no charges were filed Separately several people were released from Raleigh County jail after serving time or posting bonds including William Blackshire and William Blackburn for moonshine possession Blackburn plus intoxication charges Sam Glasco and Eugene Griffith were arrested on warrants and peace warrant respectively James O Thurman faced city license charges Entries note a fire squad call for 82 year old John Murdock who fractured a hip during a fall at his home and was admitted to hospital Bond postings listed for Clayton Canterbury and Fred Hodges Jr for improper registration and speeding respectively.
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Hammond
Joseph Luchini
Simmons
Huntington State Hospital
Sparacino
Beckley
Lindsays
Lindsay
Luchini
Mullins
Locke
Itmann
Rhodell
Mrs
James H. Darkey
Charleston
Darkey
Benjamin Daniel
McDowell St
William Blackshire
William Blackburn
Cleveland
Ohio
Raleigh County
Elliot
Rodriguez
Beckley Fire Department
John Murdock
Ellison Ave
Murdock
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Clayton Canterbury
Prosperity
W. A
Gene) Burke
Fred D. Hodges Jr
Mabscott
Burke
Swimming Classes At Lake Stephens Start July 18
Raleigh County Red Cross will sponsor free swimming instruction at Lake Stephens beginning July 18 at 10 a.m. for ages seven and up. Registration at the bath house, parking waived, standard swimming fees apply. Instructors include Mrs. James Pate Jr., Richard Pate, and Mrs. H H Harvey with sessions daily 10 to 12. ends August 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
The
American Red Cross
Lake Stephens
T. C. Moorefield
Stephens Lake
Bath House
Moorefield
Red Cross
Lawrence Berker
Stephen’s Lake
James Pate
Richard Pate
H. H. Harvey
Harvey
Red Cross Water Safety Committee
Woodrow Wilson High School Key Club members to attend convention
Four members of the Woodrow Wilson High School Key Club will depart Saturday for the 23rd Annual Convention of Key Club International in Chicago Illinois. About 2,000 Key Clubbers and advisers will stay at the Conrad Hilton Hotel with Beckley Kiwanis Club helping finance the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson High School
Key Club
Key Club International
Chiciago
Ill
Mike Mulkas
Robert Hutchison
John Richmond
John Rist
Conrad Hilton
Kiwanis International
Beckley Kiwanis Club
Revenue Over Estimate In Charleston Revenue Surges Past Forecast
Gov Hulett C Smith announced that West Virginia state revenue surpassed the fiscal year estimate seven days before year end. Total collections reached 179,961,771 dollars, exceeding the 1965-66 estimate by 83,385 dollars and topping the forecast of 179,878,386.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
UPI
Hulett C. Smith
Smith
Youth Sentenced To Forestry Camp For B & E
Edward Dale Mitchem age 17 of Glen Daniel was sentenced by Judge Harry L. McCreery to a state forestry camp confinement not less than one nor more than two years. He pleaded guilty to breaking and entering Luther Jones Store at Glen Daniels after indictment by the Grand Jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Daniel
Davis
Criminal
Harry L. McCreery
Edward Dale Mitchem
Luther Jones
Glen Daniels
Mitchem
Incinerator Site Shift May Save City 40000
Mayor John W. Smith says moving the incinerator to a city owned site near the U S 19 21 By Pass opposite the Raleigh County Animal Shelter reduces the total project cost by 40000 from 650000. Planning funds from the Community Facilities Administration have been approved but not yet received. next the city will discuss funding methods for construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Smith
Raleigh County
Community Facilities Administration
Smith
Annual Boys State Opens With 354 Juniors Arriving
The 29th annual American Legion Boys State starts Sunday in Jackson's Mills with 354 high school juniors for a week of citizenship training. Primary elections are Monday night, oath of office Wednesday by State Supreme Court Judge Chauncey Browning, and Governor Kerry B. Jarrell of Point Pleasant will preside until the new governor is chosen at Tuesday's general election. Thursday features an address by Governor Hewlett C. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson’s Mills
UPI
American Legion
State Supreme Court
Chauncey Browning
Kerry B. Jarrell
Point Pleasant
Hulett C. Smith
The House Paint Story and Hidden Power of Coverage
A Foster Hardware demo outlines paint prices per gallon and square foot coverage. Comparisons show brands differ in hiding power and cost, with practical implications for total painting expense and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cooper
Foster Hardware Inc
Beckley
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Salley Winner
Nancy Halsey
Barbara Allen
Martha Tucker
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Ed Butler
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First Baptist Church of
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Church of God
Rev
Raleigh Register
W. Va
Beckley, Raleigh County
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Button
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Harry C. Culp
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Beaver
Paul Epperly
Sam Glasco
Joe Rodriguez
Glasco
Eugene Griffith
Cool Ridge
Shady Spring
W. C. Lilly
James O. Thurman
North Heber St
Ernest Elliot
Virginia
WWHS
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Riffe
Insurance Agency
Heser
Neville ST
Fedeal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
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