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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1956
Page
8
Narrated from John the beloved disciple, the tale follows the group heading toward Jerusalem with Jesus as tension and expectation rise. The narrative contrasts prophecy, fear, and faith as they travel along the Jericho road toward the city gates.
British Foreign Office cites reports of a sizeable Egyptian officer contingent undergoing military instruction in Poland with Soviet equipment use. Statements note no comment on sources while acknowledging talks with Czechoslovakia selling arms to Egypt as part of a broader Middle East policy.
The St. Road Commission aims to extend South Oakwood Ave to four lanes this year to ease Beckley traffic. A bridge over the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad blocks progress, with negotiations ongoing with the railroad and Bureau of Public Works. The project would run parallel to Oakwood Ave south of Fourth St, crossing the C&O near Beckley Junction and linking Route 16 South of Mabscott.
Rep Steggers D WV proposes a West Virginia segment of a super highway from Baltimore Washington to San Diego. The route would run through Wardensville Moorefield Petersburg Mouth of Seneca Elkins Adrian Ireland Sutton Clay Charleston Milton and Huntington using existing highways and linking to a wider transcontinental system. He plans to introduce the bill soon as a speed up in national highway construction is sought.
Isaac McKinney cashier and treasurer reports Patty Davis Fund contributions totaling 79.93. The Eastwood Class of the Methodist Temple sponsors the drive to cover medical costs for seven year old Patty Davis of Harper Road, who is undergoing treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital for leukemia lymphoma and jaundice.
Two men were injured around 10 pm when a car carrying eight passengers overturned after rounding a curve near Lanark. Police say the demolished vehicle rolled into a ditch and caught fire. William E. Lumsby, 21, Mount Hope, is in satisfactory condition at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital with scalp lacerations and possible brain injuries. A second man was admitted to a local hospital with a broken leg.
Walter G Johnson 78 a former coal miner and United Mine Workers member from Grandview died Thursday evening after months of illness. Survived by wife Annie Carper Johnson two sons Jesse Stanford and John White Oak two daughters Gladys Johnson Grandview and Nellie Gilkerson Beckley one brother Waymond Calloway Heights and three sisters Nora Lawcon Stanford Maude Millinder Beckley and Vurgie Plumley Calloway Heights. Death occurred in a local hospital with funeral arrangements at Rosseed Funeral Home.
Ridge view reports a Democrat candidate for state auditor visiting Raleigh County. He was escorted through the Raleigh County Courthouse by the Deputy Assessor.
Newsmen viewed the Nike Missile Master center at an Army post near Washington, which links target detection to battery assignment. Officials said the system can detect individual planes in a mass raid, coordinate Nike missile fire, and distinguish friend from foe in split seconds. The development includes two radar sources and a surveillance radar with a 200 mile range, with the center operable independently or with Sage data.
Claude R. Linger a Huntington jewelry salesman and former legislator filed for U S Senate indicating he may run from Braxton County Burnsville residence while not yet certain of his candidacy.
Eleven of seventeen applicants passed the police civil service exam as grading concluded Thursday night. Three vacancies in the Beckley Police Department will be filled from the list of those who passed, in order of scores, led by Earnest A. Stewart and Edwin Easley.
Appalachian Electric Power Co. wins Pub lic Service Commission approval to implement minor rate and tariff changes effective April 1. Minimum monthly charge rises from 1.00 to 1.50 for low users affecting about 16,000 of 233,00 residential customers in West Virginia, boosting annual revenue by about 80,000 from 16,000 customers. Fuel clause shifts cut 67,689 annually for 675 customers, while 14,998 increases affect 25 customers. Extension plan updates raise minimums to 2.50 and 104 per month, with $100 per customer cap on right of way clearance. rural plan applies to new customers only. Changes in wording of tariffs and contracts bring no rate increases.
Beaver Pa Ut The mysteri ous death of four year old Patricia Patton of Industry Two is not a homicide says Dr John L Moyer Beaver County pathologist after an autopsy he will file a final report Monday There is no indication of foul play Patricia was found Wednesday on a hillside near her home Fully clothed she bore scratches and bruises Coroner and state police continue inquiries Funeral services set for 3 p m tomorrow at Oak Grove Cemetery
City records show receipts from Beckley meters totaling $1,006.72 for the week ending today. Street meters collected $399.24 and Municipal Parking Lot receipts on Thursday pushed the total past the $1,000 mark.
In Montgomery Alabama Rev Martin Luther King Jr convicted yesterday of violating antiboycott laws vows to keep leading the protest for justice and equality. He faces a $500 fine suspended on appeal and about $500 in court costs converted to jail days. King, Dexter Avenue Baptist pastor and president of the Montgomery Improvement Association, argues no just cause existed for the ban and asserts the movement will endure amid further trials.
Roanoke Virginia W J W Kirk aged 68 a general agent and superintendent of the Norfolk Terminal of the Norfolk and Western Railway died today in his N W rail sleeper. He was en route to the railway annual better service conference in Roanoke.
Leaves Beckley Hospital today after a weeklong stay following a fainting spell in his office. Magistrate T. N. Thurman, of Prosperity, had been a patient since last Saturday and is reported in stable condition.
Mrs Lucy Wheeler operator of Lacy's Beauty Shop in the Atlas Building had her right leg amputated just above the knee at Raleigh General Hospital. A family member said the surgery was needed because of a blood clot.
Secretary of State Dulles will outline strategies to block Soviet pressure in Asia during a 10 30 p m broadcast. The speech previews a 27 000 mile trip report described as moderately optimistic by Congress members and will be aired on ABC CBS and NBC networks.
Two individuals were arrested on Pike Road along the West Virginia Turnpike late Thursday night. David Blount of Bridgeport was jailed in Raleigh County on a driving while intoxicated charge at about 11:30 p.m. Jeanne Hile of Learfield Pennsylvania was jailed for permitting a drunk driver to operate a vehicle.
West Virginia GOP delegates show strong Nixon support in AP poll. Of 39 delegate candidates, 14 reply, with seven of 12 at-large backing Nixon. one at-large favoring Dan Thornton if Nixon not viable. Henry W. Miller Jr. stresses keeping Eisenhower Wins team.
Waldy Judson Keaton 68 of Daniels died in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born September 16, 1867 in Watford, he was a stone mason and Advent Christian Church member. Survived by wife Minnie Lee Eads and many children, stepchildren, siblings. Funeral at Quesenberry and Webb Chapel on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with burial at Sunet Memorial Park.
Arnold C. Bush of Beckley was fined $5 and costs after arraignment before Magistrate T. H. Willson on a charge of operating a vehicle without an emergency brake. Bush was arrested by State Police on March 17.
Jonben Man was lodged in Raleigh County Jail at 10 30 am today by sheriff's deputies on a peace warrant. The warrant was issued by Magistrate J P Meadows.
Cloudy with occasional rain possible Saturday and in the north late tonight Low temperatures near 40s east and 30s west Warm by Saturday Five day outlook shows temperatures 3 to 5 degrees below normal Rain or snow in north, rain in south Saturday Monday and possibly Wednesday Total precipitation 1/4 to 3/4 inch Normal temps about 40s north 50s south Beckley forecast details unclear with partial station readings provided.
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