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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1961

Page

2

Greek Official Testifies In Gythion At 2

UPI report on the deportation trial of West Virginia gambler William Lias. Greek embassy official Marcos Economides testified to a Gythion registry claiming Lias lived there at age two. Judge Holtzoff admitted the record despite objections while evidence piles up for the non jury case expected to last a week.

Joseph D. Hutman Washington UPI Marcos E. Economides West Virginia William Big Bill) Lias Alexander Holtzoff Economides Gythion Lias Wheeling W. Va Holtzhoff Jack Wasserman E. Riley Casey U. S Casey Wasserman Holtzoff John U.S. Immigration Service Canada United States

State Police Promote Three Supervisors at Charleston

Charleston UPI State Police Supt Burchett announced promotions effective Saturday. Lt H D Coyner named captain to take command of Company C at Elkins. First Sgt P R Pritchard becomes lieutenant at Elkins as assistant commander. Sgt G M Scott promoted to first sergeant and moved to South Charleston. all three joined the force in 1935 as part of the largest incoming trooper class.

Charleston UPI W. E. Burchett H. D. Coyner Coyner Elkins W. R. Callaghan E)kins Shinnston Cap Ray G. Coen Burchett

Deaths And Funerals Rosary for Dan Scarafino 73

Rosary will be recited at 8 15 p m today in Melton Mortuary Chapel for Daniel Uncle Dan Scarafino 73 of Crab Orchard who died Tuesday at 10 a m after a 10 month illness. Funeral Mass Thursday 9 a m at St Frances de Sales with Father Sylvester Istard in Charge. Burial Sunset Memorial Park. Scarafino born Feb 28 1888 in Cisternino Italy came to U S 1914 lived Raleigh County since 1926 retired 1949 from Gulf Smokeless Coal Co Tams. He resided with nephew Martin Scarafino and wife for two and a half years. Survivors include two brothers Angelo and Querico Scarafino of Italy one sister Pearl of Italy one niece Mrs Anna Harmon of Dover Del two nephews Angelo Albanese Beckley and John Albanese Huntington. The body remains at Melton Mortuary. Pallbearers listed.

Daniel Dan) Scarafino Melton St. Frances de Sales Catholic Sylvester W. Istard Sunset Memorial Park Cisternino Italy Scarafino Angelo Antonio Solet Scarafino United States Raleigh County Gulf Smokeless Coal Co Tams Martin Scarafino Crab Orchard St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church United Mine Workers of America Querico Scarafino Pearl Anna Harmon Dover Del Angelo Albanese Beckley John Albanese Huntington Mike Spinelli Domenick Misco Andy Barbera Quinn Barbera John Peelish Ralph Chamarro

Wesley Bennett Funeral Services in Glen Morgan

Wes Banks Bennett 50 of Glen Morgan died Tuesday after a weeks long illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Rose and Quesenberry chapel with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. He was born December 28 1910 in Crow and lived in Raleigh County most of his life. He was a Baptist, World War II veteran and active in cattle and lumber business. Survivors: one son Junior Bennett Shady Spring. three sisters Mrs C F Boley Daniels Mrs Victoria Anderson Bellwood and Mrs Rhoda Richmond Baltimore Md.

Wesley Banks Bennett Glen Morgan Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel L. A.garten Oscar Lilly Sunset Memorial Park Crow Bennett Raleigh County Marshall and Rachael Adkins Bennett The Baptist Church Junior Bennett Shady Spring C. F. Boley Daniels Victoria Anderson Bellwood Rhoda Richmond Baltimore Rose and Quesenberry

John Hunt 45 of Sophia Dies After Heart Attack

John U. Hunt 45 of Sophia died at 5 15 p m Tuesday in a local hospital from a heart attack suffered Sunday. He was born Feb 5 1916 in Sophia, worked previously for Eastern Gas and Fuel at Helen, and belonged to United Mine Workers at Helen and Mountain Masonic Lodge No 156 at Coal City. Survived by wife Juanita Vance Hunt, a son John Hunt Jr., four brothers Sterling Curtis Guy Lundy all of Sophia, four sisters Ora Bragg Sophia Tina Akers Baltimore Md Lois Soltes Tams Edith Houck Helen, and two grandchildren. Funeral 2 p m Friday at Freewill Baptist Church Sulphia with Rev Wade Webb. Masonic rites at Coal City Cemetery. Home until one hour prior to funeral services then taken to church.

John Alen Hunt Sophia John and Lockie Covey Hunt Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates Helen United Mine Workers Mountain Masonic Lodge No Coal City Juanita Vance Hunt John Hunt Jr Sterling Curtis Guy Lundy Ora Bragg Tina Akers Baltimore Lois Soltes Tams Edith Houck Freewill Baptist Church Sulphia Wade Webb Mountain Lodge No. 156 Rose and Quesenberry

Final rites for Mrs Louise Mauritz at Oak Hill Church

Mrs Louise Mauritz 73 of Oak Hill dies after long illness. Funeral at 2 p m Thursday at Jones Avenue Church of God with Dr John Winters presiding. Burial in High Lawn Memorial Park. Born in Germany March 17 1888 she is survived by sons Fritz Frank and Eric Mauritz and daughter Mrs Dave Higginbotham seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Body to be moved from Tyree Funeral Home to the home at 4 p m today then to the church an hour before services.

Louise Mauritz Oak Hill Jones Avenue Church Dave Higginbotham Tyree

John E Darnell funeral services held in Spanishburg

John E Darnell 62 of Camp Creek died Tuesday in a Beckley hospital after a long illness cancer. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Thursday at Spanishburg Baptist Church burial in Reed Cemetery at Spanishburg. Survivors include wife Nettie Darnell three sons five daughters and several relatives. Burial arrangements by Bailey Funeral Home in Princeton and at the home of his son Elijah.

John E. Darnell Camp Creek Spanishburg Baptist Church Reed Spanishburg Darnell Beckley East Gulf Raleigh County

Clayton Mills final rites set for Lashmeet

Clayton Mills 70 of Lashmeet will have funeral services at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rich Creek Primitive Baptist Church Lashmeet with burial at McComas Cemetery Lashmeet. He died en route to Princeton hospital after falling down stairs at the Matoaka Moose Home. Born May 2 1891 in Egeria he was a retired miner. Survivors include sons Okey Beckley and Ordie Jacksonville Fla daughters Vera Jamison Beckley and Orpha Donahue Youngstown Ohio brothers Emerson Isle of Kegley Albert Rock Berwin Woodrow Wilder and Jimmy Lashmeet Clarion Caretta Baxter MacArthur Oakley Hialeah Fla and sister Monnie Chapman Hollywood Florida. He belonged to Matoaka Loyal Order of Moose Chapter 651 Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan and Knights of Pythias Matoaka. The body will be moved from Bailey Funeral Home Princeton to his brother Berwin’s home at 3 p.m. today.

Clayton Mills Lashmeet Rich Creek Primitive Baptist Church McComas Thorval Mills Rock Monnie Chapman Hollywood Florida Matoaka Loyal Order of Moose Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassin Knights of Pythias Bailey Funeral Princeton Berwin

Clarence D Bishop final rites as Airman 2 held in Tennessee

Clarence Delano Bishop, 22, formerly of Wyco, will have final rites as Airman Second Class at Shady Valley in Tennessee at 2 30.

Clarence Delano Bishop Wyco Shady Valley Tenn

Mrs Higginbotham Rites Planned in Glen Jean

Mrs Clifton Higginbotham aged 54 of Edmond was to have funeral rites at 2 p m today at Collins Funeral Home Glen Jean with Rev Ernest Barley Bradley in charge. Burial followed at Huse Memorial Park Fayetteville. She died at 1 a m Monday in Oak Hill hospital.

Clifton Higginbotham Edmond Collins Glen Jean Ernest Barley Bradley Huse Memorial Park Fayetteville

Mike Krawsczyn Funeral Arrangements Made

Michael Mike Krawsczyn 65 of Scarbro died this morning at Oak Hill Hospital. Funeral arrangements are complete and the body is at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill.

Michael Mike) Krawsczyn Scarbro Oak Hill Hospital Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill Rns

John H Wells Dies at 77 in Veterans Hospital

John H. Wells, 77, of Lester, died at 7:55 a.m. Tuesday after a long illness in the Veterans Administration Hospital. The body is at Trent Funeral Home awaiting arrangements.

John H. Wells Lester Veterans Administration Hospital Trent Funeral Home

Death of Mrs Danille Metley in Montgomery Hospital

Mrs Danille Metley of Winona died at Montgomery Hospital at 5 p.m. Tuesday after a long illness. The body is at the Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home with arrangements incomplete.

Danille Metley Winona Montgomery Hospital Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home

Gizenga Seeks Safeguards for Congo Deputies at Session

Gizenga plans a new federal constitution for the country and seeks strict safety guarantees for any deputies he sends to the session, now set to convene next Monday. The Oriental Province regime he chairs is recognized by the Communist bloc as Congo's legitimate government.

Gizenga Oriental Province Communist Bloc Congo

County Tax Office To Close For Two Weeks

Ra leigh County tax department will close for two weeks starting Monday to wind up the fiscal year and prepare 1960 delinquent lists. Chief Office Deputy R L Stewart announced the move for residents who have not paid 1960 real and personal property taxes. Friday is the last day for payment.

Ralegh County R. L. Stewart

Suits Filed in Raleigh County Courts for 4397.22

Suits totaling 4397.22 filed in Raleigh County Circuit Clerk’s office. People Credit Store Inc seeks 1397.22 from Walter and Ruth McCarty of Naoma for termination of Mrs McCarty’s employment. Husband named as defendant for payment. John McGuigan sued for 3000 by Andrew H Tweedy alleging injury from a January 13 fall and related damages.

Raleigh County People Credit Store, Inc Walter Ruth McCarty Naoma Tweedy McGuigan Whitby

Kennedy weighs Berlin rights and nuclear test fears

President Kennedy warned that a plan abridging allied rights in Berlin would repudiates Soviet multilateral commitments and extinguish Berliners rights. He ordered a science panel to assess possible Russian nuclear tests and potential weapons. He said no current Khrushchev summit planned but Geneva talks on Laos would continue to seek peace and a verifiable treaty.

Berlin West Berlin Kennedy Russia Science Advisory United States Geneva Laos U.S

Governors Clash On Civil Rights And Conference Post

HONOLULU UP I reports governors showed unity with Kennedy on foreign policy but split over civil rights. Disputes also surfaced over selecting a conference chair with Rockefeller opposed by a Democratic majority. Republican prospects in 1964 noted.

Honolulu UPI Kennedy Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Nikita S. Khrushchev Berlin Rockefeller David L. Lawrence Pennsylvania

Two Arrests Made By Conservationists

Conservation officers report two arrests in Greenbrier and Summers counties. Donald Lee Trout, 25, McRoss, charged with stream littering, arrested by Officer Jesse B. Bryant in Greenbrier County and fined $20 after appearing before Magistrate Trent Bridges in Rainelle. Clifford Herron, 40, Cleveland, arrested in Summers County by Capt. Raymond V. Eye for fishing without a license, tried before Magistrate Forrest McNeer in Hinton and fined $10.

Donald Lee Trout McRoss Greenbrier Jesse B. Bryant Trent Bridges Rainelle Trout Clifford Herron Cleveland Summers County Raymond V Eye Herron Forrest McNeer Hinton

Pittsburgh Visitor Injured By Firecracker

Pittsburgh visitor Woodrow Fink Jr of Pittsburgh Pa is admitted to Beckley Hospital at 3 20 p m Tuesday for injuries to his right hand suffered while playing with firecrackers He is visiting his uncle Raleigh Hambrick at MacArthur and is in satisfactory condition.

Woodrow Fink Jr Pittsburgh Beckley Hospital Raleigh Hambrick MacArthur

Now You Know By United Press International

The adding machine was invented by Blaise Pascal in France in 1642.

United Press International Pascal France

State Seeks 14 Tax Injunctions

CHARLESTON. The state Tax Department said it will seek injunctions against 14 firms and individuals owing $250000 in back taxes and penalties. Tax Commissioner C Howard Hardesty Jr. said court action will begin July 14 and injunctions would bar defendants from doing business until returns are filed and taxes paid. Injunction notices will be returnable July 14 in the north and July 19 in the south. names of defendants to be released then.

Charleston UPD State Tax Department C. Howard Hardesty Jr Hardesty

Educational TV Study Planned in West Virginia

West Virginia educators plan a state wide study on the impact of educational television. The West Virginia Association of College and University Presidents, after a three day meeting at Blackwater Falls State Park, will assist Gov Barron with a bill proposing about 10 million dollars annually for school capital improvements. The group also seeks federal and private foundation backing for branch two year colleges and a possible million dollar grant for an educational TV station. The next meeting is set for Charleston on November 20.

West Virginia Charleston

Shortening The News Shortening The News for Freedom

A four hour closeting with Fidel Castro s parolees in Key West prompts revival talks on freeing prisoners for tractors. Peyton's Place tavern in Tad Kanawha County faces a 30 day beer license suspension for whisky charges. Howard B. Chambers appeals to the State Supreme Court over sheriff ineligibility due to prior deputy service and term filling. The U S Army Corps awards L Johnson Construction Co. the Opekiska locks and dam contract worth 9 641 317.

Peyton's Place Tad Kanawha County State Beer Commission Mingo County Howard B. Chambers State Supreme Court Chambers U. S. Army Corps of Engineers L. Johnson Construction Co Minneapolis Opekiska Locks Morgantown

Vienna Youth Drowns at Jackson Park Lake

A 14 year-old Vienna boy named William Walter Baker drowned after entering a lake at Jackson Park during a fishing trip. His younger brother said he did not surface and searchers recovered the body about 25 feet deep after three hours.

Parkersburg UPI Wood County William Walter Baker Vienna Jackson Park Billy

City Council Questions PIC Zoning Investigation

City Council voiced disapproval of Planning and Zoning inquiry procedures after reading a PZC recommendation to approve a car port at 407 Sylvia St for Willard and Verna Hoskins. Council worried matters are shuffled to approval without full investigation. final action accepted despite concerns.

Planning and Zoning Commission Council Willard Verna Hoskins Sylvia St PZC A. A Buck Ross Hoskins PIC Truman G. Sayre Porter Sayre

Police Go On 40 Hour Week Across West Virginia Cities

More than a dozen mid sized municipalities face reduced police protection under a 40 hour week law taking effect Saturday. Cities including Charleston Huntington Wheeling Parkersburg Weirton Clarksburg Fairmont South Charleston Beckley St Albans Dunbar Nitro Hinton already used 40 hours. Morgantown Bluefield Martinsburg Moundsville Elkins Princeton Williamson Buckhannon Welch Grafton under civil service must trim hours or add staff. Morgantown cut pay to switch to 40 hours. others shuffle shifts as budgets tighten. Law, cosponsored by Seibert and Tsapis, lacks new revenue to fund police costs.

Charleston UPI West Virginia Huntington Wheeling Parkersburg Weirton Clarksburg Fairmont South Charleston Beckley St. Albans Dunbar Nitro Hinton Morgantown Bluefield Martinsburg Moundsville Elkins Princeton Williamson Buckhannon Welch Grafton Tailor v Budget W. B. Swope Dels George H. Seibert Ohio Callie Tsapis Hancock

Unusual Las Vegas Wedding Sparks Laughter at Casino

Ione Strand and A A Dowell tied the knot at the Horseshoe Casino after a playful tale. Dowell joked that Strand won $5.70 the night before, delaying nuptials with humor and a lighthearted twist on romance.

Las Vegas Nev UPI Ione Strand A. A. Dowell Horseshoe Casino Ione Dowell

Burglary at Acme Safe Co Nets Small Loot

In New Orleans burglars sawed a lock and punched a safe, taking 200 dollars while the victim suffered far greater loss in prestige. The incident occurred at the Acme Safe and Lock Co. The Last Run Derby reports Sir Ian Walker-Okeover disposing of a 50 year old fire engine on his English estate after a recent alarm.

New Orleans UPI Acme Safe and Lock Co Derby England Ian Walker - Okeover

Prison Breakout Fugitive Recaptured While Hitchhiking

Thomas Kahill, who escaped from a prison, was recaptured while hitchhiking in Exeter England. He wore brown tweeds and flannel slacks reportedly taken from a scarecrow, ending a manhunt that drew UPI coverage.

Exeter England UPI Thomas Kahill

Honey in the Rock Prompts Faraway Attendance Wave

A Sunday press premiere for the drama Honey in the Rock draws guests from across the nation and state. Notable travelers include Edwin Chenowith and spouse from Mari cabo Venezuela and a Dallas Texas couple, with attendees from Marblehead Mass and many West Virginia towns.

Hepatitis cases dip in West Virginia week

West Virginia Health Department reports 13 new hepatitis cases last week, totaling 1,042 for the year. The figure is seven fewer than the prior week and well below last year's pace at this point.

Charleston West Virginia State Health Department

Mullens Pool Opening Delayed By Repairs

Mullens pool will not open as scheduled due to pumping equipment repairs. Pool supervisor Ray Caldwell said opening is postponed a few days until work is finished.

Jury Weighing Condemnation Testimony Today

State Road Commission seeks condemnation of property for Mabscott Crab Orchard road in Raleigh County. Jury selected. 12 jurors and an alternate to hear a second, Warren Furniture Co. case. State witnesses valued the houses and land at 13,500 to 16,200. Miller’s side estimated 24,000 to 30,000.

State Road Commission Owen E. Miller Mabscott Crab Orchard Raleigh County J. C Nell Warren Warren Furniture Co Miller Aubrey Halstead Earl Mullens Oak Hill Fred Blackburn Bradley James Sanger Roy Jones Beckley Walter Cheek Mount Hope J. W. Maxwell W. Robert Carr Princeton D. D. Ashworth Leo Birch

Pleas Entered In Raleigh County Court

Three defendants appeared in Raleigh County Criminal Court. Bill Turner pled nolo contendre to petit larceny and guilty to being drunk in public, receiving 60 days and 10 days respectively. Stanley Prather pled nolo contendre to assault and battery and got 90 days with credit for time served. James Earl Dalton pled guilty to drunken driving and remains on bond until sentencing at 10 am July 18. Kermit C Locke represented Dalton. Jurors ordered to report at 10 am July 10. Court recessed for the July 4 holiday week.

Raleigh County Bill Turner Beckley Nollo Contendre Stanley Prather Paul J. Fourney James Earl Dalton Kermit C. Locke

Khrushchev on Laos crisis and Western negotiations

Khrushchev praised the Zurich princes conference in Laos as laying groundwork for a joint government and cease fire. He warned the West against dragging out talks, blaming American interference for stirring the crisis and insisting on coexistence and no Western bases or military aid.

Khrushchev Zurich Southeast Asia

France and Soviet Union Nuclear Voice Clash

Sources say Charles de Gaulle would press for a say in any use of nuclear weapons carried by NATO bombers returning to France. The stance continues as U S bombers may be redeployed under allied oversight.

Soviet Union U. S NATO France de Gaulle

Bailey Sponsors School Amendment Amid Aid Controversy

Representative Cleveland M. Bailey of West Virginia sponsored an amendment to deny federal aid to schools created to dodge racial integration. The House Education Committee advanced the measure as it approved a three year 375 million dollar program for parochial and private schools. Some lawmakers view the amendment as a safeguard against abuse and as a response to efforts to bypass integration laws with church and private schools.

Washington UPI Cleveland M. Bailey D-W.va House Education Committee Bailey South

Cyclist Injured In Fall From Bridge

RHODELL RNS Douglas Saunders 12 son of Mr and Mrs Coy Saunders suffered cuts bruises and a sprained wrist after a 10-foot bridge fall near his home Tuesday evening. He was riding a bicycle and halted on the bridge to talk with friends and was pulled from the creek by Becky Pritchett and Larry Howerton. Becky had fallen from the same bridge in a prior bicycle accident. He did not require hospital treatment.

Rhodell Douglas Saunders Coy Saunders Douglas Becky Pritchett Larry Howerton Becky

No Ocean on Moon Confirmed by National Geographic Society

Astronomers previously speculated about lunar seas but new findings from the National Geographic Society confirm there are no oceans on the Moon. The update revises prior beliefs about lunar geography and water presence.

National Geographic Society

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