Raleigh Woman Testifies in Batey Murder Trial
Mrs Winnie Mae Batey of Raleigh testified in her murder trial over the fatal shooting of Arthur Hardy. Police reports and witness accounts were discussed as jurors await final arguments. Neighbors described Mrs Batey as peaceful while young James Goard testified Hardy threatened his mother and carried a gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Mae Batey
Raleigh
W. A. Thornhill
David T. Kennedy
Harry L. McCreery
Batey
Arthur Hardy
Hardy
T. D. Hercules
Lawyer Illness Delays Trial Of Suit Till August
A suit by Eliza Allen Bryant against Irene Trump was continued to the August term of Raleigh County Circuit Court by order of Judge Norman Knapp. Separately, L L Scherer sought $750 amid a settlement with K R James and family of Crab Orchard to resolve injuries to Ronald L Cochran from a sledding accident involving the James car. State By Commission condemned property in Town District, awarding $4,480.21 to Louise and Alfred Morgan for about 690 square feet taken for State 16. The Francis suit against Russell Waala and Elk Grocery Co. was dismissed as settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Allen Bryant
Irene Trump
Raleigh
Norman Knapp
L. L. Scherer
K. R. James
Crab Orchard
Ronald Larry Cochran
Robert Cochran
Cochran
James
Louise
Alfred Morgan
SRC
Now You Know By United Press International
A rainfall of one inch over one acre yields 27 143 gallons of water, illustrating measure and scale in hydrology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Suit Settled Before Jury Trial in Beckley Collision Case
Norma Jean and Sam C. Ramey sued Robert Thompson of Graham Street Raleigh County for 75000 over a Sept. 2 1960 Beckley collision. Jury selection occurred but the suit settled late morning. Thompson’s attorney Fletcher A Mann announced settlement. all circuit court jurors to report at 9 30 a m Thursday. Scherer Bowers File Hudson represented the Rameys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Jean
Sam C. Ramey
Robert Thompson
Graham Street
Raleigh County
Fletcher A. Mann
Thompson
Circuit Court
Ramey-Thompson
City Fairs Licensing Rules Explained
City fairs and carnivals are not required to obtain licenses or file gross sales tax returns for all activities. Organizations must secure licenses for each activity, typically costing five dollars a week, and pay gross sales taxes at one dollar and five cents per hundred in receipts, plus consumer sales taxes on each sale or ride.
Pete McQuade Dies After Heart Attack At Home
The Beckley Rescue Squad responded to Pete McQuade on Second Street near the City Bus Garage at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday after he suffered a heart attack. Attending physician Dr. Richmond pronounced him dead upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Pete McQuade
Second Street
Richmond
Obscene Mail Ads Lead to Bonded Proceedings in Englewood
The case involves an advertisement in an Englewood New Jersey newspaper by Obscene Mail lis seeking correspondents for music and modeling. It led to planned meetings for perversion. Watkins ordered the Hartmans to post $500 bond each before U S Commissioner L T Eddy and continued the case for further investigation until September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lis
Englewood, N. J
Gregg
Watkins
Hartmans
U. S
L. T. Eddy
Reservations Mount For Annual RDC Meet
Reservations for the Rural Area Development Council annual dinner are open until 10 a.m. Thursday. The event Friday at 6 30 p.m. at the Dry Hill Prosperity Community Center features a steamship roast with the Country Life Group. E E Bibb, program chairman, reports 125 reservations so far and urges those without one to call the RDC office promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Area Development Council
E. E. Bibb
Dry Hill Prosperity Community Center
Country Life Group
Bibb
RDC
Cause Of Death Not Determined In Murder Case
The autopsy on Wilbert Ray Plumley showed he lived at least an hour after plunging from the Grandview overlook but no cause of death was announced. Suspects Rush D. Roark and Boyd Gordon Lilly are jailed on murder charges after a drunken argument led to Plumley's death. trials hinge on autopsy results and legal representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert Ray Plumley
Abraham
Ross P. Daniel
Beckley
Plumley
Grandview State Park
Rush D. Roark
Shady ‘Spring
Boyd Gordon Lilly
White Oak
Raleigh
Joe Rodriguez
Roark
Lilly
Plumiey
Homer Richmond
Shady Spring
Goldie Mae Lambert
Cleveland
Ohio
Richmond
Pluto Road
Peace Springs
Anthony J. Sparacino
Sparacino
Clay S. Crouse
Crouse
E. Carl Meadows
Meadows
Joseph Luchini
WV vendors listed for assorted promotional items and merchandise
Centennial W R Pickering Lewisburg sells cigarette brands lighters Shaefer Seawell Parkersburg place mats post cards Helen L Skeens Nitro ceramic red birds Shaw Barton Cochocton calendars and promo items Charleston Broom Co Keep West Virginia Clean Kanawha County 4 H Club ceramic candy dish National Secretary Association lunch and cocktail napkins Walter Walter Chocolate Lewisburg $2 candy box Capitol Paper Charleston paper supplies Franshaw Handkerchief New York West Virginia handkerchief W Va Glass Specialty candy jars brady snifter vases Dairy Queen souvenir 50 000 glass tumblers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Pickering
Lewisburg
Shaefer and Seawell
Parkersburg
Helen L. Skeens
Shaw-Barton
Cochocton
Ohio
Charleston Broom Co
Charleston
West Virginia
Kanawha County
Capitol Paper Supply Co
Franshaw Handkerchief Inc
New York
W. Va
Glass Specialty Co
Dairy Queen Inc
Threats Shrink Chinese Red Mainland Invasion Debate
Nationalist Chiang Kai shek's threats to invade the Chinese mainland drew cautious responses. Intelligence sources said the Communist buildup in Fukien could be defensive or offensive in intent, possibly aimed at deterring Chiang or preparing to threaten Formosa. Officials noted a potential Feint at Matsu to distract the enemy while weighing broader plans to reach Formosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiang Kaishek
Red Mainland
United States
Fukien
Chiang
Peiping
Formosa
Matsu
Two-Vehicle Crash At Valley Drive South and Central Avenue
No charges were filed after a two car collision at the intersection of Valley Drive South and Central Avenue. One vehicle rear‑ended another driven by Richard A. Smith, 28, of Beckley, who was approaching from the opposite direction. Damages were estimated at 350 dollars with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Drive South
Central Avenue
Richard A. Smith
Beckley
Funeral services for John Hamilton Fix 63 East Gulf
Funeral services for John Hamilton Fix 63 of East Gulf formerly of Killarney will be held at 1 pm Thursday at Killarney Methodist Church with Rev. Samuel Meadows in charge Burial will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens Cemetery Bluefield Virginia Fix died 11 5 am Tuesday in a local hospital after a short illness He was born May 2 1899 in Stanton Va and lived in Killarney 28 years before moving to East Gulf in 1961 He was a member of Mullens Moose Lodge Knights of Pythias Knights of Phorosser Rojah 9 of Roanoke Va president of United Mine Workers Union Local 6107 Killarney Survived by wife Lou siller Reed Fix of Killarney one daughter Leonna Pratt and one son James H both of Columbus Ohio three sisters and two brothers plus one granddaughter The body will remain at Melton Mortuary until 11 am Thursday then moved to the church for the funeral hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hamilton Fix
East Gulf
Killarney
Killarney Methodist Church
Samuel Meadows
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield
Fix
Stanton
Mullens Moose Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Knights of Bhorosser
Rojah 9
Roanoke
United Mine Workers Union
William and
Lenora Fix
Lousiller Reed Fix
J. R. (Leonna) Pratt
James H
Columbus
Pete McQuade Rites Set At St Francis De Sales
Pete McQuade 60 of 504 Second St Beckley will be laid to rest after a 9 am Friday mass at St Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Rev Micheal Lazy officiating. Burial follows at Saint Sebastian Cemetery. He died 7 45 pm Tuesday after a massive heart attack while working as a driver for Reliable Cleaners for 16 years. A WWII veteran born June 15 1902 in Thayer he is survived by his wife Wanda Bell McQuade five sisters and two brothers with rosary at 8 pm Thursday at Caffee Funeral Home and viewing after 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete McQuade
St. Beckley
St. Francis de Sales Catholic
Micheal Lazy
Saint Sebastian
McQuade
P. P. McQuade
Catherine Malone McQuade
Thayer
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
American Express Co
Wanda Bell McQuade
Beckley Newspapers Corp
Harry Elmore
Huntington
Harry Dunkley
Agatha
Dolly) McQuade
Wade Surbaugh
Beckley
George Shumate
Charleston
C. J
Needy) McQuade
John L. McQuade
Caffee Funeral Home
Funeral services for Dr B A Rose in Rainelle Church
Dr B A Rose 61 of East Rainelle dies of a heart attack Sunday while on vacation in Myrtle Beach S C Born August 5 1900 in Fayette County he practiced dentistry in East Rainelle 30 years He was a WWII captain and held local dental society posts Survived by wife Evelyn Walker Rose daughter Norma K Rose and sisters Elma Daniel and Ferris Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Rose
East Rainelle
Rainelle Methodist Church
Buri Peleottle
Walkare Memorial
Clinton
Norma K. Rose
Elma Daniel
Fayetteoo
Ferris Spencer
Rainelle
Final rites for Mrs Frances Pais Nunley
Mrs Frances Marie Pais Nunley 30 of Lawrence Kansas and Pineville dies after long illness. Funeral at Cook Memorial Baptist Church Pineville with Rev Harry Stevens. Burial at Woodlawn Bluefield. Survived by husband Robert and children Jock Bert and Louise Ellen. Pallbearers include Pineville High School class of 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Marie Pais Nunley
Lawrence
Kan
Pineville
Cook Memorial Baptist Church
Harry Stevens
Woodlawn
Bluefield
Nunley
Lawrence Hospital
Dorothy Toler
Pais
John Pais
Marshall College
Robert Nunley
Jock
Bert
Louise Ellen
McDougal
Robertson and Foglesong
Pineville High School
Mrs Frances Wygal Funeral Services Held in Fayetteville
Funeral services for Mrs Frances F Wygal 74 of Fayetteville Route 2 were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Dodd Payne Funeral Home Chapel Fayetteville with Reverends Charles S Thompson and George Newell officiating. Burial followed at Huse Memorial Park. Born February 29 1888 in Ramsey she lived all her life in Fayette County. Survivors include her husband Creed T Wygal a son Ed Wygal of Fort Meade Maryland two daughters Irene Treadwell of Lansing Michigan and Thelma Hamblin of Montgomery a brother Forrest N Walkup of Popa a sister Mrs Flossie Ram John Walkup of Cambridge Ohio and William A Martin of Belle seven granddaughters and six great grandchildren. Friends may call after 1 p m today at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances F. Wygal
Fayetteville
Dodd- Payne Funeral Home
Charles S. Thompson
George Newell
Huse Memorial Park
Ramsey
Fayette County
Creed T. Wygal
Ed Wygal
Fort Meade
Irene Treadwell
Lansing
Mich
Thelma Hamblin
Montgomery
Forrest N. Walkup
Popa
Flossie Ram- John Walkup
Cambridge
Ohio
William A. Martin
Belle
Mrs Annie Grzyb Funeral Arrangements Announced
Funeral arrangements are complete for Mrs Annie Grzyb about 70, formerly of Oak Hill. She died in a Chicago hospital at 5 30 p m Tuesday after an illness. The remains are being returned to Tyree Funeral in Oak Hill for services and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Grzyb
Tee
Grzyb
Chicago
Tyree
Oak Hill
Suit Filed Over Collision Costs in Raleigh County
A $50,000 suit on behalf of Willard E. Davis was filed in Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office today. The case stems from a collision near Sprague on April 5. Grady Whitlock Ford, Inc. and an employee of the agency are named defendants. Davis alleges he incurred medical and hospital expenses and other costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard E. Davis
Raleigh County
Sprague
Grady Whitlock Ford, Inc
The
Automobile Agency
Davis
Jewels Worth 185000 Stolen From Comedian in NYC
Thieves stole gems valued at 185000 dollars from a midtown Manhattan hotel suite while comedian and his wife Patti were away taping a television show. It marks the sixth large jewel theft from Manhattan hotels in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Midtown Manhattan
Patti
Manhattan
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Elizabeth Smith 91
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Smith 91 of Hampton Virginia and formerly of Hilltop is to be buried at High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill after funeral services at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill. She died Monday in Hampton after an illness. Born February 9 1867 she was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Smith
Hampton
Hilltop
Tyree
Funeral services incomplete for Mrs Henrietta Waters
Mrs Henrietta Waters of 109 S Heber St Cutoff died after a car accident during a long illness. The body remains at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor pending completion of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Waters
S. Heber St
Cutoff
Ae Am
Load Of Coal Crushes Youth At Majestic Mine
Dalas Wolford seventeen son of Mr and Mrs Tom Wolford was killed when a load of coal fell on him at the Blackburn and Norman truck mine in Majestic. Anderson Norman the mine operator said the cause could not be determined. Wolfords companion Looney was also struck and treated at the mine.
One Bluefield Cop Resigns Amid Police Corruption Probe
One Bluefield police officer resigns after a group of five officers, including Capt. Charles P. Cregger and Sgt. Eugene Kirk, were arrested in a burglary probe. Lt. Charles A. Fox and Patrolman Robert E. Lee offered no comment. Mercer County Sheriff Bazzie warned no further arrests were expected, with preliminary hearings set for Friday in Princeton and a possible grand jury waiver anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Bluefield
Charles P. Cregger
Eugene Kirk
Charles A. Fox
Robert E. Lee
Mercer County
E. D. Bazzie
Bazzie
Justice of the Peace
J. E. Belcher
Princeton
Multiple Detainees Remanded and Held on Warrants
Cranberry driver Harold Adkins of Cranberry was remanded to Raleigh County Jail at 10 a.m. in lieu of a $50 fine and costs after arraignment on a drunk driving charge. His license was revoked six months. Adkins was arrested by Beckley State Police at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. Roy Casey of Mabscott was lodged at 10:30 a.m. today on a trespassing charge. A RHODELL juvenile is detained on breaking and entering charges for a Juvenile Court hearing. Jack Hawks of Cool Ridge was released after posting a $500 bond on a peace warrant following alleged threats. Jess Worrells Jr. of Beckley jailed on a peace warrant. Danny White of Rhodell remanded to jail on a peace warrant with a $500 bond, expected to post today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Adkins
Cranberry
Raleigh
Joe Rodriguez
Adkins
Beckley
Roy Casey
Mabscott
Rhodell
Jack Hawks
Cool Ridge
Hawks
Jess Worrells JR
Lorene Marks
Danny White
J. K. Cole
White
Prayer and Senate seek constitutional fix after ruling
White House press secretary said no immediate comment from President Kennedy on the ruling as leaders react. Former Presidents Hoover Eisenhower Truman and church officials urge action to preserve religious exercises in schools and defend constitutional rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
White House
Pierre Salinger
Kennedy
Herbert Hoover
New York
Gettysburg
Ight D. Eisenhower
Harry S. Truman
Supreme Court
J. Irwin Miller
National Council of Churches
Roy G. Ross
Branch College Legislation Sets Self Supporting Colleges
Branch College legislation authorizes creation of branch colleges in the state with self supporting requirements. The association's resolution urges exploring other means to meet higher education needs before establishing branch colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islation
Association
Department Store Safe Theft Under Investigation
Damages to the safe and theft of about $500 from the E. M. Payne Co at 122 Main St. occurred Sunday night. Entry was gained by cutting a heavy wire mesh screen and pulling sewer boards from the rear of the building. Police are investigating and consider the thief or thieves may have gained access through the rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Payne Co
Main St
Grounded by strike Eastern Air Lines to raise fares Aug 1
The Civil Aeronautics Board was told that Eastern Air Lines would increase domestic coach fares by six percent on August 1 amid a strike by flight engineers. The Interstate Commerce Commission approved New Haven Railroad trustees intervention in the Pennsylvania New York Central merger with hearings set for August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Air Lines
Civil Aeronautics Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven Railroad
Pennsylvania-New York Central
U.S. State Department
Munich
Bohemian
Owen Zurhellen
James Garner
Prisoner Payne Leads Tower Protest At State Prison
Prisoner Payne and 12 allies atop the prison tower defied guards after evening meal to protest conditions in the hole. Corrections officials said Payne was incorrigible and news access would come only after he descends, while guards ignored the demonstrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Arthur T. Prasse
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Prasse
James F. Maroney
Maroney
Tower
Six orbit mission eyed to extend spaceflight tests
Holmes says Schirra's flight could extend to six orbits lasting up to nine hours, depending on technical factors. Webb authorized a maximum of six. A three orbit flight this year could boost knowledge of weightlessness effects before moving to one day missions in 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Carpenter
Holmes
NASA
James E. Webb
Four Youths Injured When Truck Overturns Near Landisburg
LANDISBURG RNS Four teenagers were injured when the truck they rode in spun out of control on Route 1941 near Landisburg late Tuesday night. Donald Eugene Crist 17 and William Thomas McCune 14 of Hico were admitted in satisfactory condition. Michael Brown Carte 14 of Hico and Billy Joe Cook 19 of Clifftop were treated and released. Deputy Sheriff W K Kouitz said the group, returning from Babcock State Park, were in a speeding truck that overturned, scattering passengers along the highway. Driver James L McCune 17 faces pending charges pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landisburg
RNS
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Donald Eugene Crist
William Thomas McCune
Hico
Michael Brown Carte
Billy Joe Cook
W. K. Kouitz
Babcock State Park
James L. McCune
Investiganti
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Walter & Walter Chocolate Co
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Frances Wygal
Mary Smith
Guy D. Young
Virginia Abernathy
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W. W. Barron
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