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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1966
Page
8
Raleigh County assessor Steve Carpenter reports the 1986 67 assessed tax valuation at 135,479,400 a 9 million rise from 1965 66. The increase affects four tax classes and will inform the coming budget though state tax rate setting will finalize the exact revenue.
The Raleigh County Sheriff's department seeks 83 540 for next year's budget with raises and two deputy restorations. Jailers' salaries amount to 38 380, plus 5 000 for extra help to type real estate tax tickets. Mills blames staffing gaps for inadequate services and notes shared tax collecting costs with the school fund.
The calendar lists 34 civil cases and related appeals set from February through April. Scheduled hearings include Daniel Radford vs Smith Transfer, Elmer Shobe dba H S Trailer Rentals vs Herman Leeber, Hope Mann vs Guarantee Trust Insurance Co., and Beckley Homes Corp vs Virgil French in March. Other noted cases feature Edward Gilmer Jr. vs John Radford, Paul Hawkins vs C C Tucker, Hart vs Smith, Dallas Peters vs John Cook, and American Finance Corp. vs Basil Redden. Several appeals and consolidated dockets are noted, with open slots on some dates and ongoing cases involving the Lindsay and Buckland parties.
According to Mrs. Sallygg, 360 applied for jobs at the Beckley office. Employment security staff made 39 visits to employers to acquaint them with services rendered by the office.
George D Ayers eighteen of Coal City waived to the county grand jury on charges of grand larceny. Town District Magistrate Joe L Collier Guvetis of Or county set bond at 13 15 for appearance in Rockley city court. Douglas Lee Lawson of South Charleston faced peace disturbance and interference charges. B Elliot twenty seven of Eccles was jailed for practicing gee registration and inspection at Elliot Ave. Fire department spokesman from Victor provided details.
A 40 year old loading machine helper died when draw rock fell under unbrushed roof during July 1964 at a West Virginia mine. Foreman had ordered scaling of loose rock. safety posts were shot out and not reset. Accident blamed on failure to use temporary roof supports before scal ing duties.
Larry Vinson, a 10 year old, sought to travel via a water filled bathtub, a plan doctors warned could bring trouble. Officials reported the incident, detailing the risky stunt and medical concerns.
A Raleigh County special council session heard that the Beckley Raleigh County Health Center would lose state support after June 30. Councilman Merritt urged boosting city and county funds to keep the facility open, noting Raleigh County and the board of education would need to increase allocations.
A trio of Friday evening sessions for Raleigh County businessmen will take place March 11 18 and 25 at Beckley Junior High School starting 7 30 p m. Sponsored by Concord College Center for Economic Action West Virginia University Appalachian Center Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce the talks cover business futures break even or go broke and paying extra taxes with leaders Dr Cloyd Armbrister L Roland Aberle and Robert E Witschey. Linda Sue Tolley won runner up in Salem College talent show performing The Sound of Music and Tonight amid sports and drama activities.
Actress Leslie Caron quits the movie The Defector due to revisions in the story line. Production had been slated to begin in Munich, Germany, on Tuesday with filming soon underway.
North Walsham England United Press International reports a theft at a local shop where a thief stole women s underwear including bras size 36 slacks 26 waist panties size 38 hip and other items. The incident occurred on the 26th and police appeal for witnesses and information.
Raleigh County records 192 cases of upper respiratory infections for the week ending February 19 per Dr N H Dyer state health director. Other diseases in the three county area include chicken pox meales measles influenza like disease mumps streptococcal infections tuberculosis gastroenteritis and infectious mononucleosis with counts across Fayette Raleigh and Wyoming counties.
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce reports January 1966 bank debits to individual accounts at 35,387 dollars, postal receipts at 28,640, and building permits totaling 40,000, all higher than January 1965. While most indicators rose, several fell from December, with retail and carloadings down and building permits and post office receipts dropping due to seasonal effects.
President Joseph M. Marsh announced that nine area students received bachelor’s degrees at the close of the first semester at Concord College. Bachelor of Science in Education went to Janice Ellen Bowyer Mr. Hope Fred Earl Hill MacArthur James Robert Lilly Beckley Georgia Louise Martin Crab Orchard Joy Reed Mayberry Hatcher Betty Alice Perry Pugh Oak Hill and James Howard Stewart Matheny. Lynn Harriett Hoffman Beckley and James Lloyd Turner Mullens earned Business Administration degrees.
United Press International recalls the origin of the term leathernecks used for U S Marines. The name arose after 1805 when a thick leather collar was added to the uniform to decorate and protect the neck against sword strokes.
Juan Chavez decided to protect his car by sleeping in it. Thieves woke him, stole his shoes and wallet, but did not steal the car.
Raleigh County Red Cross chapter aided 73 servicemen veterans and families in February. Activities included 51 telegrams 13 leave verifications 41 military reports 11 letters 9 counseling cases and 7 miscellaneous cases. About 70 people visited the chapter office.
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