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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1963

Page

2

Sherwood Glutz on romance and marriage duties

Sherwood Glutz warns brides that keeping a husband at home after marriage is as difficult as finding one before marriage, noting seasonal pressures on romance and nuptials during this time of year.

West Virginia college presidents back $30K center plan

The West Virginia Association of College and University Presidents approved moving forward with a $30,000 a year higher education research center. A director will be sought, with Morgantown at WVU as the likely location. The center would study curricula, student demographics, and funding, supported by Carnegie funds and later by member colleges.

Stanley Ikenberry WVU Blackwater Falls State Park Association Carnegie Corporation Carnegie Morgantown Charleston

Six Fishing Law Violations Produce Six Convictions

Captain Raymond Eye reports six convictions on fishing law violations. Donald Lockhart, 30, Pineville, was fined $20 after a Mercer County trout snagging arrest by J. K. Lilly and Magistrate Jim Belcher. Elsie Prichard Carter, 24, New York City, and William H. Carter, 26, were fined $20 each for fishing without licenses in Greenbrier County. Steve David Barnett, 56, Aldergan, paid $90 for selling fish without a bill of sale in Greenbrier. Ellery H. Aiorgan, 54, Ronceverte, fined $20 for exceeding daily creel limit. Pearl Marsha Cole, 54, Alderson, fined $20 for selling without a license.

Raymond Eye Donald Lockhart Pineville Mercer County J. K. Lilly Jim Belcher Princeton Lockhart Elsie Prichard Carter New York City Greenbrier Frank B. Crigger John Poteet Fairlea William H. Carter Crigger Poteet Steve David Barnett Aldergan Barnett J. E. Jolt Hinton Ellery H. Aiorgan Ronceverte Greenbrier County E. J. Martin Pearl Marsha Cole Alderson Martin

Sale Of Whisky Charged To Clay

Clay Kelly aged 67 of Quarry Street posted a $150 cash bond to the City Monday night to appear in Police Court July 8 on a charge of resale of tax paid whisky. He was arrested at 11:30 p.m. Marvin L. Pack 18 of Miller Street must appear July 8 in Police Court on defective equipment and a stop light violation after being cited at 1:30 a.m. Frank W. Wilkerson 19 of Beck ley is to appear Monday night on speeding and no operator's license charges after arrest Monday night.

Kelly Clay Quarry Street Marvin L. Pack Miller St Frank W. Wilkerson Beckley

Burial Insurance Sold by Mail

Advertises a life insurance policy from Old Line Legal Reserve Life Insurance. No medical exam required and no agent calls. Send name address and year of birth to Central Security Life Insurance Co Dept 1 378 1418 West Rosedale Fort Worth Texas.

Legal Reserve Life Central Security Life Insurance Co West Rosedale Fort Worth 4 Texas

Racial Demonstrations Prompt NC Talks and National Debate

In Raleigh Gov. Terry Sanford meets with over 100 Negro and white leaders to ease racial tension as demonstrations loom. Dr Martin Luther King Jr warns slow movement is unacceptable for equal rights while Malcolm X calls for separation. In Danville a state judge issued an injunction against demonstrations, with a federal judge hearing a challenge to the order.

Raleigh N.C Terry Sanford North Carolina New York Martin Luther King Jr Southern Christian Leadership Conference Malcolm X Danville Thomas J. Michie

Laeger Man Jailed on Mail Tampering Charge

Arthur K. Webster of Laeger was jailed in Raleigh County Jail at 6 15 p m Monday by Deputy U S Marshal Morris B Imboden on charges of tampering with United States mail Clyde Weddle of Sophia was released from jail at 5 20 p m Monday after posting bond to Mayor James Salyers of Sophia on charges of drunkenness and disturbing the peace.

Arthur K. Webster Laeger Raleigh United States Morris B. Imboden Clyde Weddle Sophia James Salyers

Two Car Crash on Second Street No Injuries Reported

A two car accident on Second Street at 2 30 p m Monday caused about 500 in damages. No one was injured and neither driver was charged. The 1955 model car was driven by Henry Smith 55 of Lanark and the 1960 model car by Gladys Carpenter 36 of 202 S Okawood Ave. City Police said there were no charges.

Second Street Henry Smith Lanark Gladys Carpenter S. Okawood Ave

Airmen questioned over Keeler links in Profumo era stir

Three U S airmen from the 3rd Air Force were flown to Washington for questioning after reports they were connected to Christine Keeler. Pentagon officials said there was no government involvement and kept identities private amid ongoing inquiries tied to the Keeler case and the Profumo affair.

John D. Profumo Miss Keeler Sylvester Keeler U.S. 3Rd Air Force South Ruislip London Pentagon U.S London Daily Express Daily Herald Washington England Charles Lee Wright Vernon Ill George Hopkins Bellaire Ohio Air Force Hopkins Wright 3Rd Air Force

Bonds Posted On Contributing to Delinquency

Multiple defendants faced charges and posted $500 bonds or paid fines in Raleigh County Magistrate court. Charles Tincher of Crab Orchard and Scotty Richmond of Pluto waived preliminary hearings on bastardy charges, with bonds posted through Magistrate Joe Rodriguez. Other cases involved fines for littering, illegal left turns, and traffic offenses, plus four service members released from jail for absence without leave. Public officials cited include Mrs. Bonnie Richardson and Abraham who obtained warrants for paternity, with dates linked to June 1958.

Charles Tincher Crab Orchard Joe Rodriguez Bonnie Richardson Rhodell Howard Scotty Richmond Pluto Area Rodriguez Marietta Joyce Woodson Abraham Junell Harry G. Wolfe Raleigh W. A. Burke Olvier H. Wall Jr Beckley Noah Arney Roles Mount Hope Nolo Contendre Burke Roles U. S Kerma Gayle Alley Porter St W. Va

Forfeited Bonds Totals From Police Court Charge List

A total of 383 dollars was forfeited in City Police Court Monday night. Names include Robert Maxwell Beckley for feited 118 on drunkenness and assault after a reduced charge from resisting arrest. Golden Cooper Eccles and L C Sarrett Beckley each forfeited 20 on speeding. John Farley Beckley forfeited 15 on fighting. Robert Lee Surbaugh Beckley forfeited 15 for failure to have vehicle under control. Delmar Ball Piney View forfeited 15 for passing on the double line. Ten others forfeited 180 for intoxication. Leroy Robinson 18 Beckley remanded to jail in lieu of two 15 fines after conviction for profanity and disorderly conduct at Payne's Restaurant.

Robert Maxwell Beckley Golden F. Cooper Eccles L. C. Sarrett John Farley Robert Lee Surbaugh Delmar Ball Piney View Leroy Robinson Payne’s S. Fayette St

Kennedy Sees U.S. Army Europe Support Deepened

President Kennedy, amid questions about European autonomy, inspects U.S. Army Europe units in Hanau and reiterates American commitment to defend European allies. He and aides emphasize that the United States will not withdraw or abandon its partners, and will push economic aid to developing nations.

Kennedy Charles de Gaulle Europe de Gaulle U.S NATO United States U. S Konrad Adenauer Hanau Bonn Adenauer Free West

Rogers Transferred To Rocky Mount Store Move

Ernest W. Rogers of 512 N Oakwood Ave will become merchandise manager at a new Montgomery Ward and Co store in Rocky Mount North Carolina on Monday. He has been assistant manager at the local Montgomery Ward for two years. Mrs Rogers taught English and Spanish at Shady Spring High School. The Rogers and their seven year old son, Ernest, plan to move to North Carolina Saturday. A new assistant manager has not been named for the local store.

Ernest W. Rogers N. Oakwood Ave Montogmery Ward and Co Rocky Mount N. C Rogers Montgomery Ward Shady Spring High School Ernest North Carolina

Bremen Collision With Whale Near Atlantic Route

New York report says the luxury liner Bremen struck a 75 foot whale while sailing to Cherbourg. North German Lloyd Line officials state the hull shows no damage, as Captain Guenther Roessing reports no findings on the whale's fate.

NEW York UPI Bremen Cherbourg Lloyd Line Guenther Roessing

Generals and cows clash on English training ground

Farmers claim cows ignore rank as Ray Edwards says generals dislike being stared at by cattle. A hospital worker in Kansas City rescues Ike the one winged cardinal after 14 years, securing a permit to move him to Germany. Paddington roof to be repainted in pearl grey and terracotta red after 128 years. A lost and found case in Southend reports a street wedding cake top found on Monday.

Hythe England UPI Ray Edwards Kansas City, Mo Ike Margaret Herkrath Cologne Germany U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ihe London Paddington Southend Lost and Found Office

Seven Acquitted Of Price Fixing In Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS Mich seven paper and pulp firms were acquitted by U S District Judge W Wallace Kent on charges they conspired to keep prices paid to Michigan pulpwood producers low The judge directed verdicts after the government rested its case noting there was no evidence of any price fixing or conspiracy The acquitted firms include Abitibi Corp Packaging Corp of America S D Warren Menasha Woodenware American Excelsior Hammermill Paper and Scott Paper

Grand Rapids, Mich UPI Michigan U.S W. Wallace Kent Antitrust Division Justice Department Abitibi Corp Alpena Mich Packaging Corp. of America Evanston, Ill S. D. Warren Co Boston, Mass Menasha Woodenware Corp Menasha Wis American Excelsior Corp Chicago Hammermill Paper Co Erie, Pa Scott Paper Co Philadelphia Michigan Pulpwood Kent

Mullens Law Student Appears on Say When

Charles Greene of Mullens, son of Mr and Mrs Everett Greene Jr, appeared on the quiz show Say When today at 10 am He will return Wednesday on the program from New York City seen on Channel 6 Bluefield and Channel 3 Huntington Greene is a Mullens High School graduate and a law student at West Virginia University

Mullens Charles Greene Everett Greene Jr New York City Channel 6 Bluefield Channel 3 Huntington Mullens High School West Virginia University

Smathers Introduces Bill For Tax Deductions On Political Contributions

Senator George A Smathers a Florida Democrat introduced legislation to permit federal tax deductions for political contributions. The bill allows individuals to deduct up to 10 dollars and couples up to 20 dollars on joint returns while a second provision lets large contributors deduct up to 500 dollars.

Washington UPI George A. Smathers D-Fla

Sewer Grant In Jeopardy Overdue Projects In Kanawha

The State Water Resources Board discussed Chester and Hancock County missing a 106735 federal grant schedule for sewer construction. Goodrich Gulf Chemicals requests permit extensions to discharge untreated waste into the Kanawha River until next October, while South Charleston Sewage Treatment Co. seeks sludge discharge approval through December 31. Elevated river pollution concerns tied to Howes Leather Co. were noted with no near-term cleanup progress expected.

Wright Goodrich Institute Kanawha South Charleston Union Carbide Chemicals Co Greenbrier Howes Leather Co

Appraisals Vary In SRC Action Condemnation in Raleigh County

Six witnesses recalled in Raleigh County Circuit Court in combined condemnation suits by the State Road Commission against Earl A Hall Lula Hall C C Brown and Fra Brown. SRC condemns three parcels at Glen White where two houses were moved none will be moved but part of the lot taken. Jurors will decide joint values for Brown and Hall and then the separate value for Hall. Defense witnesses estimate values around 3600 to 4000 dollars while SRC witness values the property at 1125 dollars with septic tank placement noted. Attorneys listed for both sides.

Raleigh County State Road Commission Earl A. Hall Lula Hall C. C. Brown Fra Brown SRC Glen White Brown Hall James Wood Wood Okey Lester Everett Shrewsbury W. T. Blakely

United States to ratify international coffee agreement

The United States plans to ratify a global coffee accord aimed at stabilizing falling prices. The UPI report notes the US imports 51.7 percent of world coffee, and a UN announcement shows 11 countries, representing 78.5 percent of world imports, back the agreement.

Washington UPI United States United Nations

Deaths And Funerals Continue In Local Notice

Sidney Nathan Cole aged 46 of 707 Dry Hill Road died at a local hospital after a four year illness. He served in World War II and worked as a mechanic and in construction. Survived by Ola Farley Cole his wife two daughters six sons and several siblings. Burial at Farley Cemetery Sophia. Funeral arrangements by Melton Mortuary. Also noted is a ROTC member commissioned as First Lieutenant and surviving relatives including brothers and sisters. Body at Trent and Durgan Funeral Home pending arrangements.

Reserve Officers Training Corp Kinston Wilburn St. Joseph Lawrence Air Force California Dennis New Mexico Edward Ray Warren Hope Gloria Jean Jones Pemberton N. J Carolyn Emily Sarah Trent and Durgan Funeral Home Sidney Nathan Cole Dry Hill Road Melton Mortuary Walter Tolliver Farley Sophia Richard L Martha Bolen Cole Ola Farley Karen Athalia Letha Jannelle Forrest Nathan Doren Milo Sidney Jason Donna Dean Boyd Eldon Cecil Dwight Elgie L Lacy F Coal City Faye Lee South Charleston Ohio Thelma Howerton Charleston Joe Perez Melton Cecil Miller James Flower Homer Day Johnny Howerton Muriel Winters Clarence Culliss Junior Johnson Leonard Mabry

Funeral plans set for Rufus T Lilly 80 Hinton resident

Rufus Tol Lilly 80 of Hinton died 8 45 am Monday in a Hinton hospital after a heart attack born Summers County July 20 1882 son of the late Rufus Lilly and Margaret Persinger Lilly he lived much of his life in Summers County worked in farming and timber and was a member of the Stamford Interdenominational Church Survived by four sons and five daughters including Leslie Euric Sidney Carter and Barbara Ann Wyatt infant death of two day old daughter of Maynard and Mary Wyatt Burial at Cooke Cemetery near Pipestem with Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors in charge Also notes Barbara Ann Wyatt died at Princeton hospital with maternal grandparents Alva Bowling and Mary Kelly present and arrangements by Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors

Rufus T Tol) Lilly Hinton Summers County Rufus Margaret Persinger Lilly Interdenominational Church Stamford Leslie Crestline Ohio Euric Prosperity Sidney Skelton Carter Cleveland Carson Bragg Muriel Carmicheal Mary Lynn Tucson Ariz Margaret Neff Hilldale Jesse Meadows Stanford Martha Wimmer Pearl Garten Piney View Ronald Meadows Barbara Ann Wyatt Maynard Wyatt Pipestem Creek Mary Kelly Owen Harvey Cooke Pipestem Princeton Alva Bowling Glen Morgan

West Virginia Blue Law Bill Moves Through Midnight Hurdle

Preiser seeks writ of prohibition arguing that the Sunday closing bill was passed after midnight on March 9 1963 the last day for legislative action except the Budget. Affidavits from State Attorney General and House officials claim the final vote occurred well after midnight and tape recordings indicate the time. The bill from the West Virginia Retailers Association would stiffen penalties and expand restricted Sunday sales items while clarifying business operations on Sundays.

Preiser Atty C. Donald Robertson House C. A. Blankenship House Finance Ivor Boiarsky West Virginia Retailers Association West Virginia

Cancer Clinic Today at County Health Dept on Harper Road

The Raleigh County Cancer Association will hold a clinic at 2:30 p.m. today at the County Health Department on Harper Road with Dr. Harry F. Cooper and Dr. William Covey leading, assisted by Health Department nurses. Mrs. Ralph Chrader and Mrs. John Boray serve as clinical secretary and assistant duties.

Raleigh County Cancer Association County Health Department Harper Road Harry F. Cooper William €. Covey Health Department Ralph Chrader John Boray

Khrushchev Accepts Scandinavian Tour Invitations

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev will visit Norway Sweden and Denmark next spring the Norwegian government said on Wednesday. He had planned to visit in 1959 but canceled due to an unfavorable atmosphere created by the Scandinavian press.

Oslo Norway UPI Nikita Khrushchev Sweden Denmark Khrushchev

Cuban militiamen disarmed by Soviet commanders report

An anti Castro publication says Soviet commanders disarm Cuban militiamen to curb an anti Communist uprising. Free Cuba News cited refugee sources claiming Russians doubt militiamen loyalty and seek control.

Washington UPI Free Cuba News Citizens Committee For A Free Cuba

Reverend Harry Craig Dies After Heart Attack At Browns Lake

Harry Vern Craig 54 of Allen Town Pa former religious programming director for Rahall Enterprises Beckley died of a heart attack Monday night at Browns Lake in the Poconos where he had just started a vacation. He was an ordained minister and conductor of Open Mike on WKAP Allentown. He previously worked here six months about ten years ago and was known for taking in and rearing as many as 16 children at one time. He also conducted programs in Norristown St Peters burg and Jacksonville Fla.

Harry Vern Craig Allentown Rahall Enterprises Beckley Browns Lake Poconos N. Joe Rahall Craig Rahall WKAP Norristown St. Petersburg Jacksonville Fla

Charles E. Roberts Morgantown obituary

Charles E Chuck Roberts 61 of Morgantown former WVU newsman and active in university affairs died at WVU Medical Center after a stroke. A Wheeling native he edited the Buckhannon Record Weston Democrat and Clarksburg Exponent and served as WVU news bureau assistant director and alumni official. He was Portland Cement Association state representative. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Trinity Episcopal Church with Buckhannon burial.

Morgantown UPI Charles E Chuck) Roberts West Virginia University WVU Roberts Wheeling Buckhannon Record Weston Democrat Clarksburg University Associaton Portland Cement Association Trinity Episcopal Church Buckhannon

Covington Brother of Mrs Wasum Dies After Illness

Everett White of Covington Kentucky and brother of Mrs Wassum of 303 Kessinger Street died at 5 10 p m Monday after a long illness Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon in Covington with Mr and Mrs Wassum attending the funeral per the notice

Everett White Covington W. E. Wassum Kessinger St Wassum

Photographer Perry E. Connor, 86, dies in New Hampshire

Perry E. Connor, 86, former official photographer at the 1905 Russo-Japanese peace conference in Portsmouth, NH, and longtime Eastman Kodak Co. photographer, died Monday at his home after retiring in 1946.

New Castle N.H UPI Perry E. Connor Portsmouth Connor Eastman Kodak Co

Bank of New York Chair Albert C. Simmonds Jr. dies

Albert C. Simmonds Jr. 60, chair of the Bank of New York, died Sunday night at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. He led the bank board and was a prominent figure in finance and philanthropy in New York.

New York UPT Albert C. Simmonds Jr The Bank of New York Columbia- Presbyterian Medical Center

Professor Bohner, German scholar, dies in Osaka at 77

Osaka University German professor and authority on Japanese history Hermann Bohner died at home in Osaka from pneumonia. He was 77 and had lived in Japan for 41 years.

Osaka Japan UPI Hermann Bohner Osaka University

Death of Prince Ferdinando Umberto Duke of Genoa

Prince Ferdinando Umberto aged 79 and the duke of Genoa died on Monday in Rome as reported by UPI. The Italian royal figure was widely known across European circles for his lineage and public duties. His passing prompts tributes from national and international leaders.

Rome UPI Ferdinando Umberto Genoa

Three Plead Guilty In Raleigh County Court

Three pleas of guilty were entered in Raleigh County Criminal Court this morning. Judge Harry L. McCreery accepted the pleas and set July 8 at 10 a.m. to pass judgment. Hyatt pleaded guilty to daytime burglary with Roy Cunningham as counsel. Osborne pleaded guilty to setting fire to another's property with Cunningham as counsel. Davis pleaded guilty to breaking and entering with attorney George Ballard.

Raleigh County Harry L. McCreery Bill Henry Hyatt Roy Cunningham Okey Osborne Osborne Cunningham

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