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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1963
Page
2
Senate and House considered separate bills to raise teacher pay by 10 to 30 dollars monthly, with House proposing a flat 20 dollar hike. Total costs cited at about 3.3 and 3.4 million dollars respectively. The session included road bond and blue law debates as both chambers moved other bills and budgets.
The piece outlines a coming court ruling to affect a broad rail strike involving more than 180 railroads and 210000 workers. It notes possible presidential action under the National Railway Labor Act and ongoing informal bargains to avoid drastic actions. It cites Eisenhower era findings and current union expectations.
A new colon nerve stimulant with bulking action relieves constipation overnight. Colono tap promotes gentle colon activity and restores regularity, as doctors recommend. Introductory price 43 cents.
Pineville court president lauded county administration for sound finances as Wyoming County Plan ning Commission member E S Elliott resigned and Mrs. Robert Bailey was named to replace him for two years. The court approved 750 for a rock wall near the courthouse annex, 104 for a new office door, 650 for sheriff gear, and discussed converting surplus foods to a food stamp program. Malcolm Arnold sought about 1000 more for assessor payroll, raising his budget to 18 865.
Meadows Lumber Co. sues Boyd F. Carper for 1891.69 for materials sold between June 9, 1962 and March 4, 1963. Beaver Block Co. sues for 470.25 for blocks mortar cement and sand from Nov. 3 1961 to Mar. 30 1962. Plaintiffs seek judgment with interest and costs. Ashworth and Ashworth represent plaintiffs.
State Police jailed four men and a woman in a single car on Route 19-21 at Ghent for drunken driving and obstructing an officer. Cases include Austin fined 50 dollars and 30 days in jail, Meador fined for obstructing and jailed for 60 days, Odd fined for obstructing and drunken charges, Sneed released after bond with charges revised to drunk driving and moonshine possession, and Wipperman released after assault warrant. Several others faced fines, trespass, run-away, and nonsupport warrants, with additional drunk driving and speeding charges documented.
The Science Workshop at Mabscott Elementary School will begin at 7 p.m. on March 12, not tonight as previously announced in Monday’s Register.
Floods and heavy rains reshaped the Midwest with deaths reported in Ohio and Wheel ing West Virginia authorities rush to confirm a missing child after a boat capsized. Evacuations spike in Greene County Pennsylvania and multiple towns face record crests as waterways surge.
The Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce Retailing Division will hold its first meeting after its organizational session at 9 30 a m Thursday in the Appalachian Power Co building. Division Coordinator John W Kerns said committees will be named and a report will be given on actions taken to date on organization.
Beckley West Virginia tourism leaders meet with Natural Resources Director Dr. Warden Lane to discuss a New River Park Zoo and related attractions. Lane outlines possible developments for the area including a mountain top restaurant, a model logging town, and an expanded tourism information center as Beckley prepares for Interstate road growth. He notes zoo feasibility depends on land, funding, and existing facilities and cites the nearby State Game Farm's visitor figures to gauge potential.
Severe floods caused by rapid snowmelt and up to 3.9 inches of rain struck Morgantown Fairmont Clarksburg region. Towns like Everettville Rivesville Vienna Wheeling Weston Meadowbrook faced high water. hundreds evacuated as National Guardsmen Red Cross and Marines aided relief efforts. Local official Paul Goff said flooding began early evening but conditions were under control by midnight.
City Police Court forfeited $53 in bonds Monday night. Doris E. Saunders forfeited a $10 bond for driving with no city license and Sarah Bolton forfeited a $5 bond for a red light violation. Two persons forfeited a total of $38 on intoxication charges.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Lee Shumate Holroyd 75 of Princeton, former Glen Rogers resident, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Methodist Church in Princeton. Rev. J Herbert Parks to officiate. Burial in Athens Cemetery. She died Monday in a Princeton hospital from a heart condition. She was a church member and former Eastern Star officer. Born August 17, 1887 in Pipestem, daughter of Ballard P. and Emma Meador Shumate. Survived by two sons Roy of New Orleans and Dr Frank Holroyd of Princeton, four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. Body at Seaver Mortuary, Princeton.
William Posey Nester 75 Baltimore Maryland and formerly Clintonville will have funeral services at 3 p m Wednesday at Watcoat Methodist Church near White Sulphur Springs with Rev LeRoy Crane presiding Burial follows in Watcoat Cemetery He was a retired coal miner and member of Sinking Creek Baptist Church near Williamsburg He was father of Mrs Judy Blake Crab Orchard and died Saturday night in a Baltimore hospital after a long illness The body lies at Shanklin Funeral Home White Sulphur Springs
Mrs Mary Rebecca Elliott 84 of Glen Daniel died at home Sunday after a brief illness. Funeral services are planned Wednesday at R M Loving Funeral Home Covington Virginia with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. She was born September 25 1878 in Frederick County VA and lived in Raleigh County 20 years. Survivors include four sons two daughters a sister and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Final rites for 69 year old Terry Easley Gibson were conducted at 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Sophia with Rev. Dewey Wilson and Rev. Wade Webb leading. Burial followed at Hot Coat Cemetery. Gibson died at 6 40 p.m. Sunday in a Beckley hospital after a long illness.
The Rev. Jessie Garland 71 of Summerlee died at 5 30 am Monday at his home after a long illness Born January 3 1892 he formerly pastored at the West Virginia Home for the Aged at McKendree His body is at the Trent and Durgan Funeral Home.
Mrs. Nancy Jane Lane 82 of Tra Lee died at Mullens hospital at 12 30 am after a long illness. Her husband Mose Lane preceded her in death. Survived by son Robert Wyatt of Baltimore Maryland. Body at Sam Fogleman Funeral Home Mullens. RNS
John Robin Graveside services for 45 year old John Robin Graveside rites for John Robin Graveside rites for John Robin Graveside rites for John Robin Graveside rites for John Robin Graveside rites for John Robin on Thursday at 1 p m in Day Cemetery Saeger. The Rev Calvin Goodwin to officiate. Graveside rites in Pineville at Hatcher. He belonged to Moose Lodge Oceana and United Mine Workers Local 7209 Wyoming. Body to home in Hatcher Wednesday evening from McDougal's Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Pineville.
Lewis H Hartwell 77 of Crab Orchard died at home at 6 45 a m from an apparent heart attack. Born Feb 2 1896 in Princeton he was a retired mechanic. Survived by wife Tiny Harrah Hartwell three daughters Mrs Fred Thomas Grants NM Mrs Martin Hozn Akron OH Mrs Kenneth Nowlin Norfolk VA two sons L n Ohio James Grants NM. Body at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home awaiting funeral arrangements.
Paul Michael Shrewsbury two year old son of Earl and Josephine Rogers Shrewsbury of Beckley dies in a local hospital. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p m in the Melton Mortuary Chapel with Rev Ernest Barley officiating. Burial follows at Davis Addition to Mount Tabor Cemetery. He is survived by two brothers David Earl and Henry Hobert and a sister Mary Etta all at home and by maternal grandmother Mrs Dorothy Rogers of Harper Heights. The body lies at the funeral home after 5 p m today for viewing.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs John Flynn of 107 Meadow St died at 1 45 am Monday in a local hospital. Funeral services were to be conducted at 11 am today at Greenwood Memorial Park with burial at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor handling arrangements. Survivors include brother John Jr maternal grandparents Roman Phillips Beckley and paternal grandparents Junius and Mrs Flynn Beckley.
The body of Virgil Nash Bolt 55 was found about 7 p m Sunday in the basement of his garage apartment. Police reported no foul play evidence. Born September 10 1907 he was the son of George W and Sally Tabor Bolt and served 14 years in the armed forces. Survived by Maxine Myles Bolt two sons Don Lee Sarasota Fla and Tom my Earl at home a sister Macy Cook Beckley a brother Guy Bolt Zolfo Springs Fla and two grandchildren. The body is at Calfee Funeral Home.
John J. Edmiston, 63, a Middletown journalist and former FBI undercover operative who helped expose Communists in Ohio, died Monday after a lengthy illness. He worked for the Middletown Journal at the time of his death.
Police traced a bus plunging into the East River near Welfare Island killing six and leaving one missing Beatrice Sturdevant 34 unaccounted for. Survivors include Richard Haas 36 who helped a woman to safety Elizabeth Newton ward clerk credits Haas. Bodies recovered include driver John Albert and six hospital workers from Goldwater Hospital.
The Office of Coal Research marks Beckley West Virginia as a prime site for Pilot Plant operations to gasify coal using an electro chemical process. General Electric aims to enrich coal with hydrogen or methane and extract oils and chemicals while producing pipeline gas. Byrd notes potential for numerous plants elsewhere in West Virginia with job opportunities and added natural gas support for Eastern cities.
The Road Commission proposal aims to replace patchwork year to year financing with flexible funding. The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce supports the administration backed measure, which has been in the Legislature since 1957. The House approved it in 1961, but the Senate did not bring it to a vote, lacking the two thirds needed.
Justice Berry ruled that mandamus can compel road work but does not limit discretionary decisions on repairs and disuse of bridges. He rejected SRC claims of perpetual responsibility and noted state takeover of county roads in 1933. He cited prior decisions that SRCs oversee bridges even when most spans lie within city limits to avoid divided responsibility.
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