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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1961
Page
2
Thursday night police report two break ins. Quality Lumber and Supply Co. at 200 City Ave. was entered but nothing stolen after entry via rear window. At Coca Cola bottling plant on South Oakwood Ave a vending machine was broken into and about $10 taken.
In a Thursday night City Police Court session, two men were fined for attempting to commit a misdemeanor after pleading nolo contendere. J. C. Fisher of Beckley paid 100 dollars and costs, Ira Humphries of Daniels paid 25 dollars and costs, previously charged with permitting a lottery.
Ronald D. Wilson, 19, Waterford Ohio, was arrested in Gallipolis on murder charges for the strangulation death of Parkersburg woman Delight Shepard, 37. Prosecutor Pfalz Graf says Wilson confessed. he will be returned to Parkersburg after waiving extradition.
Parents of Cub Scout age boys and their sons are urged to attend a Tuesday night meeting to reactivate the First Christian Church Cub Scout unit. Rev. Robert Matthews says Wallace Noble will explain Cub Scouting. the group will meet in the men's classroom as the pack faces charter expiration at month end.
Thursday morning the group included Patton Larra bee and Burris. A sanitary landfill is described as the proper method to manage waste, cover daily dumps to control fires and pests, and protect the state’s health and appearance. The plan aims to attract tourists and new industries, with a kickoff parade and events led by Governor Barron and supported by Loins President Blackburn.
A default judgment against Ward Evans Motor Co was set aside in orders signed by Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge Norman Knapp on a motion by the defendant Mackie J E and W C Garrison doing business as the Beckley Furniture Co plaintiffs in the suit in which the judgment had been granted announced their counsel Jack A Mann all differences in the matter had been settled and the case was stricken from the court docket.
Wyoming County sheriff reports a Wednesday night break in at the Oasis Drive In on Route 10 near Cyclone. A window and door lock were damaged to gain entry. Four vending machines were damaged and about 90 dollars missing. Owner Ray Johnson says seven cases of beer, a case of Coca Cola, about a dozen other bottles, and a gold key chain card are also gone.
The State Board of School Finance allowed Truman Gore to sign state aid transmittals for public schools for this month after the death of State School Superintendent Rohrbough. The move covers about 6.4 million dollars in aid to 54 county boards, with Hancock County not yet requesting an allocation.
The fourth annual Ham Bacon and Egg Show and Sale will be held Saturday in the Beckley Hotel ballroom. Judging starts about 9:30 a.m. with Burl Law of Glennville State College judging hams and bacons, and O C Hutchison of New River Livestock Market judging the eggs. The sale starts at 1:30 p.m. with Hutchison auctioneering. The event is under the Southern Federation of Future Farmers of America and sponsored by Rural Development Council Raleigh County Agricultural Workers Council and the Vocational Division of the State Board of Education. Fifty smoked and sugar cured hams, 45 sugar cured and smoked bacons and 25 dozen eggs will be auctioned. C T Shackelford RDC manager says this is one of the state’s outstanding affairs for ham bacon and eggs and invites all interested in the products and the work of the youth.
James A. Smith, 33, Parkersburg, was arrested and jailed by city police on a drunk driving charge at 1250 a.m. today.
William Edmonds, 26, of Bradley, was hospitalized after his car crashed into a power pole at Carter Street and South Oakwood Avenue shortly after 2 am. He suffered a left hand injury and head lacerations with his head through the windshield. Edmonds has been charged with reckless driving. About 300 customers lost power until 4:55 am, with full service restored by 9:30 am, idling the Coca-Cola plant. Edmonds’s condition at Beckley Hospital was reported as fair.
Mullens line shops, group B, named among winning employe groups in Norfolk and Western Railway safety contest. Winners to be honored at three dinners next week, with Mullens group to be recognized at First Presbyterian Church Wednesday. Certificates to be presented by Garland W. Meredith to E. L. Stafford and S. J. Dempsey among others, with talks by W. W. Osborne and C. E. Pond. Toastmaster G. T. Strong Jr.. invocation by O. W. Andrews Jr.
A missing boy story continues as searchers from Tech students and Montgomery College volunteers assist Raleigh County Civil Defense. The search lasted into the night with CD truck lights raised for visibility. The boy was found, fed, and placed in hospital to rest after reunification with his mother and aunt, Mrs. Carl Bailey.
State Trooper Ralph L. Langley, who recently re-enlisted after nine months out, has been assigned to the Williamson detachment, announced at Company D headquarters today.
Mrs Mary McDowell 35 Beckley will receive final rites at Welcome Baptist Church East Park at 2 p m Saturday led by Rev Archie Johnson with burial at Greenwood Memorial Park. She died in a local hospital Tuesday after a brief illness leaves parents W Floyd Johnson of Cooleemee NC a daughter Estelle McDowell of Philadelphia and sister Virginia Johnson of Charleston. The body lies at Trent Funeral Home and will be taken to the church an hour before the service.
John Rob Leake 54 of East Bank formerly Beckley died at home Thursday Funeral services were conducted at Hampton Baptist Church East Bank at 2 p m Burial followed at East Bank He was a member of Hampton Baptist Church Morning Star Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows and president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Diamond Survivors include his wife Georgia Wilhelm Leake two daughters Mary Alice Leak and Roberta Jean Leake both at home two sons Marion and James both at home three sisters and a half brother</n>
James Carl Mitchem 57 of Baltimore Md formerly of Harper will be buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery after funeral at Sweeneysburg Baptist Church at 2 p m Sunday with Rev C H Painter in charge. He died at his home after several weeks illness. He leaves wife Ruby Atha Mitchem a son James Carl Jr four brothers and two sisters. Pallbearers listed. body at Melton Mortuary Saturday morning.
A Cadillac advertisement extols the car as a wise investment with economical operation and sound value in purchase price. It invites readers to discover rewards of Cadillac ownership and notes the meticulous Fleetwood coachwork as a badge of quality.
Mrs Dorothy Vandall 76 of Mead died at 3 today in Mullens hospital after entering hospital Thursday night. She lived with daughter Mrs George Austin of Mead. Body remains at Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Mullens. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
Beckley Fire Department Rescue Squad answered a call to 103 Hunter St at 8 20 a m today for 82 year old Joseph Hunter who was found dead upon arrival and could not be revived. He was taken to Beckley Veterans Hospital and pronounced dead on arrival. The body is at the Trent Funeral Home pending arrangements.
Randolph McKinley sixty of Charleston will have graveside rites at 10 a.m. Saturday in Trent Cemetery Stamford with Rev. W Kelley officiating. He died at 3:35 a.m. Thursday in Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital. He was a World War II veteran.
Andrew Thomas died in a Marion hospital after a long illness. Final rites were to be conducted in the Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Chapel Mullens at 2 p m with burial in Sunset Memorial Park Beckley.
In Washington a Democratic Senator from Colorado, John Carroll, received a letter from the GOP Central Committee urging perseverance after a loss and soliciting a donation. In Peckham England Toby Jessel reported visiting 60 pubs on a whirlwind election tour, averaging one pint per pub. In Lafayette Indiana Homer Kelly was fined ten dollars and costs for punching his sister-in-law, a judge saying similar action on St Patrick’s Day might have looked different. In London the London Express ran a light piece about a bee buzzing Princess Margaret during a shipyard launch.
The Beckley Chamber of Commerce through its Clean-Up Committee criticizes city officials for not enforcing property clean-up ordinances. The board discusses tourism brochures, a National Chamber Institute trip, and pending Off-Street Parking Committee delays. It cites redevelopment projects under Senate Bill No. 1 and potential federal approval.
Public access to Barnes museum in 1927 was by card only with strict admission control. Barnes judged who could enter and visitors faced long delays or were turned away, as shown by anecdotes about Walter Chrysler Jr and Emily Genauver. A museum attendant offered payback souvenir notes to emphasize privacy violations of Barnes unlisted number.
Senate votes show 54 Democrats and 30 Republicans backing action while Byrd's amendment to cap state benefits fails 44 to 42. Kennedy aims to shift jobless aid quickly with payroll tax changes and a rule forcing unemployed workers to choose between extra benefits or government pension, affecting timing and reach of new payments.
General Chen Keng 58 deputy commander in the Korean War died in Shanghai. Marion E. Dodd 78 a pioneer woman bookseller and long time American Booksellers Association director died in Northampton. Henry G. Barber 66 longtime chairman and former president of the Royal State Bank of New York died in Yonkers.
U.S. Senate lawmakers Randolph and Byrd push to add 1000 miles to the 41000 mile Interstate System authorization. House member Slack also carries similar measure. In state news Gov Barron signs a bill raising the car tax from 2 to 3 percent.
The trial of Mrs. Myrtilla Hall against the City of Beckley and Richmond Cleaners and Laundry in Raleigh County Criminal Court enters its second day. Hall seeks damages for a broken leg from a fall on icy street in front of her home, with testimony differing between the stand and a deposition.
Falcon Wins averaged 30.79 mpg driven by Dan Termite Jones of Long Beach California in a silver gray Falcon taking first in class. Pat Sayer widow of a United Air Lines pilot won class B four and six cylinder compacts with an average of 29.35 mpg in her Corvair Monza. Second in class B was another Monza at 29.32 mpg and a Pontiac Tempest at 27.44. Other class winners included Buick Special 25.09 and 24.67, Pontiac Tempest 24.07 in class C. Plymouth Savoy 23.15, Dodge Dart Seneca 23.01, Mercury Meteor 22.56 in class D. Ford Fairlane 21.38, Plymouth Savoy 21.21, Ford Fairlane 21.16 in class E. Chrysler Newport 19.99, Pontiac Star Chief 19.60 in class R. Cadillac 18.92, Chrysler Imperial 18.73, Lincoln Continental 17.23 in class G.
Clarence C. Elmore chief of the state liquor program faces questions about his dual role with Mercer County Court. He says refusing county pay may remove conflicts with law barring public office. He resigned county court president but stays as member, directing pay to Salvation Army units. The Charleston Gazette questions legality of his actions since becoming liquor chief.
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