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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1962

Page

2

Runaway Car Basis Of Suit Beginning Today

The Raleigh circuit court opened a civil action over injuries from a June 1960 runaway car in a Municipal Parking Lot. Plaintiffs Mrs. Frank Nagye and husband sue Mrs. Will N. Sprague over injuries to Nagye’s foot and leg that required 18 months of treatment after a parked car rolled and struck hers. Attorneys Sparacino and Luchini represent the Nagyes. File Jr and Thornhill for Sprague. Jurors were seated and to view the accident site before testimony.

Raleigh Frank Nagye Prosperity Will N Ann) Sprague Lee Street Nagye Sprague First Avenue A. J. Sparacino

Quotes From United Press International Highlights

London Eric Lincoln fires four women for swaying on the job then rehiring after protests. Geneva Dean Rusk warns disarmament talks on a policed test ban are nearly dead. Washington Robert F Kennedy cites Marian Anderson concert mishap and his wife’s car singing. Swansea Derek Ace laments quarantine with 11 women nurses and lack of male companionship.

United Press International London Eric Lincoln Washington Robert F. Kennedy Marian Anderson

Stockpile Probe Plans Pushed

Washington investigators, aided by a presidential order, push plans for an inquiry into the 7.7 billion strategic stockpile. Sen. Stuart Symington may issue a statement today as hearings focus on 12 items now to be declassified, including aluminum and nickel, with figures on current stock, goals, and excess in dollars and units.

Washington UPI Senate Stuart Symington D-Mo Symington Kennedy

Three divorce decrees signed this week in Raleigh County

Judge Norman K. Knapp signed three divorce decrees and dismissed a related suit. The court granted Theodore N. Martin Jr. divorce from Dorothy Geraldine Martin, Jewel Gay Thompson divorce from James Lee Thompson with custody of one child, and Leslie M. Rogers divorce from Mary Lee Rogers. Trojan Steel Co won $996.36 plus 6 percent interest on $933.02 from Feb 14 1962 against Crysel Construction Co of Beckley. The court approved a $26,500 settlement among State Road Commission, Albert Wheley, Katharine Wheley, Irene Hall, Raleigh County Bank, and Bank of Raleigh for property used to improve State Route 16, involving about 2,800 square feet near Ellison Avenue.

Raleigh County Norman K. Knapp Trojan Steel Co Crysel Construction Co Beckley Theodore N. Martin Jr Dorothy Geraldine Martin Jewel Gay Thompson James’ Lee Thompson Leslie M. Rogers Mary Lee Rogers State Road Commission Albert Katherine W. Wheley O. D Irene Hall Raleigh County Bank Bank of Raleigh Ellison Avenue

Former Blue Jay man testifies on postal rate hike before Senate panel

Phil Fourney of Ravenwood News and R. E. Fisher of Moorefield Examiner testified before the Postoffice Committee on proposed postal increases. The bill would lift second class rates by 53.4 million dollars annually and first class by 438 million.

Blue Jay Senate Phil Fourney The Ravenwood News Postoffice Committee R. E. Fisher Moorefield Examiner

Citrus Domination: Israel's Fruit Crowned Most Valuable

The report states that citrus fruit is the most valuable agricultural product in Israel. This highlights the crop’s economic prominence and its key role in the national agricultural sector.

United Press International Israel

Rhodell Man Treated For Cuts Today

John Cadle a Rhodell man in his 40s was treated and released from Wyoming General Hospital after being found cut and bleeding near Rhodell around 9 30 am He appeared incoherent due to intoxication and said he did not know who cut him Two 10 inch back gashes formed an X and a three inch cut near his mouth were described as superficial Police and deputies investigated Cadle coat cut to shreds and he was discharged after suturing the wounds.

Cable Fred Hammond Irvin Simmons Cadle

Algiers battles as OAS launches major attack

OAS commandos in civilian clothes set up control points in Algiers near a university tunnel and on Rue Michelet, firing on Moslems and triggering French army intervention. The pre-dawn clash, called the white night by residents, marked the largest OAS strike yet as France moves to crush terrorism ahead of Algerian independence.

OAS Rue Michelet Secret Army Organization France Algeria Algiers Bab-el-Oued Charles de Gaulle Paris

Lighter Side singer’s illness sparks New York cabaret breakthrough

The Lighter Side singer rose after illness to headline a five week run in a swank New York cabaret. An immigrant from Italy who arrived at 13, he once failed in films when told he did not sound Italian enough. Gene Kelly ultimately landed the acting role.

New York Stuarts Italy Gene Kelly

Crab Orchard Boy, 15, Held For Auto Theft

A Crab Orchard boy of 15 is held on auto larceny charges after being returned from Pikeville Kentucky. He allegedly drove a 1962 model car owned by Mrs. Lessie Thompson of Crab Orchard to Kentucky. The car was reported stolen Tuesday.

Pikeville Lessie Thompson Crab Orchard Kentucky

Deaths And Funerals Laura Smith of Camp Creek

Graveside rites for Laura Smith age 82 of Camp Creek were set for 2 p m today at Oakwood Cemetery. She died Tuesday at a Matewan nursing home after a long illness. Born May 4, 1879 at Stonecoal, she leaves a daughter Effie Hensley of St Albans and a son in law. Memorial Funeral Directory of Princeton handled arrangements. Survivors include two brothers Ernest L of Fayetteville and Clinton Tinsley of Thurmond, a sister Mrs Cal Owens of Summerlee, a daughter Gloria of Summerlee, and one grandchild. The body is at Collins Funeral Home in Glen Jean.

Laura, Smith Camp Creek Oakwood Smith Matewan Stonecoal Claremont Ernest L Fayetteville Clinton Tinsley Thurmond Cal Owens Summerlee Gloria Collins Funeral Home Glen Jean RNS

William Floyd Schoolcraft funeral set for Whitesville

William Floyd Schoolcraft, 65, Colcord, died at home after a long illness. Survived by wife Esther, six sons including Denvil Dayton Ohio and Charles Cleveland, seven daughters, four brothers, three sisters, and 15 grandchildren. Body at Armstrong Funeral Home in Whitesville.

William Floyd Schoolcraft Colcord Esther Schoolcraft Denvil Dayton Ohio Charles Daniel Cleveland Bryant Elvin Randy Betty Winston Clear Creek Mary Keefer Phyllis Condra Irene Aretta Sandra Sharon Ritchie Hampton, Va Ray Chicago Ill Henry George Schoolcraft Edith Faut Jamestown Nora Giles Detroit Mich Ruby Durst Waverly Armstrong Funeral Home Whitesville

Funeral services for Mrs Mat tie Wilson 84 at New Hope Baptist

Funeral services for Mrs Mat tie Wilson 84 of 311 Earl Street will be held Sunday at 1 30 pm at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev Henry Du Bois officiating Burial will follow at Greenwood Memorial Park She died Tuesday en route to Beckley Memorial Hospital after a long illness Born in Bedford Virginia on January 3 1877 Survivors include husband James Wilson three daughters Clergy Brown Beckley Stella Mae Parker Affinity Beatrice Calloway Scarbro a son James East Park 30 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren Friends may call after 5 pm today at Trent and Durgan Funeral Home. Burial later at Greens Town Cemetery Fountain died Friday in a Brooklyn hospital Born in Oak Hill February 9 1917 son of Mamie Moffette and the late Alex Fountain Body to remain at funeral parlor.

Mattie Wilson Earl St New Hope Baptist Church Henry du Bois Greenwood Memorial Park Wilson Beckley Memorial Hospital Bedford James Wilson Clergy Brown Beckley Stella Mae Parker Affinity Beatrice Calloway Scarbro James East Park Trent and Durgan Funeral Home He and Johnson P. B. Jasper Greenstown Fountain Brooklyn Oak Hill Mamie Moffette Summerlee Alex Fountain

Robert L Bailey funeral set for Tuesday at First Christian

Funeral services for Robert Lee Bailey 69 of 812 N Oakwood Ave will be held at 2 pm Tuesday in the First Christian Church with Dr Walter S Griswold in charge Burial follows in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Bailey died Thursday night in a Clearwater Florida hospital after a long illness He was born May 5 1892 in Raleigh County a veteran of World War I and a former miner He last worked for Montgomery Ward in Beckley and was a member of several fraternal orders and local lodges He left behind Ada Bailey four daughters two stepdaughters a stepson two sisters four brothers six grandchildren and two great grandchildren The body arrives at the Coffee Funeral Home Sunday evening and will be available for viewing after noon Monday

Robert Lee Bailey N. Oakwood Ave First Christian Church Walter S. Griswold Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Bailey Clearwater Fla Raleigh County Walter Mary Phipps Bailey Montgomery Ward Beckley Free and Accepted Masons Beckley Lodge No. 95 Loyal Order of Moose Ada Bailey Kathleen Garrison Bloomington Ill Florence Murphy Chula Vista Calif Willie Sandager California Erma Lee Pratt Miami Virginia Coffman Zina Mae Combe Cam Coffman Jr Dunbar Lena Arnold Mount Hope Ethel DeHart Roscoe Sprague Basil Carl Prosperity William Charleston Caffee Funeral Home

Funeral rites for Mrs Sarah Jane Richmond observed

Mrs. Sarah Jane Richmond 89 of Ramp will receive final rites at 11 a.m. Saturday at E. M. Meadows Funeral Home Hinton conducted by Rev. E C Wheeler. Burial follows in Dick Cemetery Ramp. She died at home Wednesday morning after a long illness. She was aunt to Jesse Richmond Roy Richmond and Mrs Noah Adams of Beckley.

Sarah Jane Richmond Ramp E. M. Meadows Hinton E. C. Wheeler

Final rites for Troy D Brinson in Oak Hill

Funeral services are set for Troy D Brinson 63 of Carlisle at 2 p.m. Saturday in Tyree Funeral Home Chapel Oak Hill with Rev. William Johnson and Rev. Elizabeth Creech. Burial follows at High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill. Brinson owned Quick Lunch Oak Hill. He died Wednesday at an Oak Hill hospital. Survived by Norma Brinson three sons Ellis Glen and Troy Jr three daughters Charlotte lem an Norma J Brinson a brother Carl two sisters Alma Little and Daisy Latham and nine grandchildren. The body will be taken to his home at 5 p.m. today and returned to the funeral home one hour prior to services.

Troy D. Brinson Carlisle Tyree Oak Hill William Johnson Elizabeth Creech High Lawn Memorial Park Brinson Norma Brinson Ellis Cowen Glen Craigsville Troy Jr Wadsworth Ohio Charlotte Leman Norma J. Brinson Washington, D. C Carl Birmingham Ala Alma Little Daisy Latham Carbon Hill

Final rites held for Mrs Maggie L Pollard Covington Va

Mrs Maggie L Pollard of Covington Virginia died Tuesday and funeral rites were conducted at 3 30 p m in the Baptist Church Covington with Rev M F Robinson in charge Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery Frank Pollard a son Terry Pollard of Covington and two sisters Mrs Bertha Richardson of Covington and Mrs Emma Atkins of Beckley attended The Dykes Funeral Home of Covington arranged the services RNS

Maggie L. Pollard Covington Baptist M. F. Robinson Cedar Hill Pollard Frank Pollard Terry Pollard Bertha Richardson Emma Atkins Beckley

James Fountain Funeral Services in Brooklyn

Funeral services for James Fountain 45 formerly of Minden will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Brooklyn New York. Fountain is listed as a long time resident of Brooklyn and was connected to the Minden area earlier in life.

James Fountain Brooklyn N.Y Minden Ritch

Berlin clash hits Western mission car near Potsdam

East German Communist police fired on a U.S. Army sedan at a road block near Gotha during a four power standoff. The driver was wounded as a second military vehicle arrived and rescued the major and driver. The incident occurred amid East German demand for Russian officer presence and Russia's authority over Western missions.

Germany Berlin U.S Potsdam East Germany Gotha

William E. Evans Rites Planned in Matheny Church

Funeral services for William Edward Evans 71 of Jesse will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Matheny Methodist Church with Rev. C Herbert Perry and Rev. Ronald Baldwin presiding. Burial follows in Hillcrest Memorial Garden, Matheny. Evans, a World War I veteran and former Belle Mead Coal Co. employee, died Wednesday night in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He is survived by Carrie Stewart Evans a son Douglas Evans of Richmond, Va a daughter Mrs Beulah Pizzino of Glen Fork 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body lies at Mc Dougal Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Pineville and may be viewed after noon today.

William Edward Bill) Evans Jesse Matheny Methodist Church C. Herbert Perry Ronald Baldwin Hillcrest Memorial Garden Matheny Evans Beckley Hospital Lincoln County James and Jane Aldridge Evans Wyoming County Belle Mead Coal Co Sabine United Mine Workers, Local Union Beckley Independent Baptist Church Glen Fork Carrie Stewart Evans Douglas Evans Richmond Beulah Pizzino McDougal, Robertson, and

Ciucci life and Chessman in California gas chamber era

The article notes Ciucci received 12 stays of execution during his life. It also details California inmate Chessman, famed as the red light bandit, who spent 12 years fighting to avoid the gas chamber and was executed on May 2, 1960.

Chessman California

Father Seeks RFK Ruling on Son's Ducktail Haircut

Perry Georgia news item reports Walter C. Sorrells pressing Attorney General Robert Kennedy to decide if 17 year old Stanley Sorrells may wear a ducktail haircut at school. The dispute began after a high school principal ordered removal of the style, with suspensions and appeals to multiple boards, all rejected.

Sorrells Civil Rights Commission Stanley

Deacon Sam Miller Dies After Sudden Collapse at Church

Deacon Sam Miller, 83, of Massey Street East Beckley, offered a prayer at New Hope Baptist Church around 7:30 p.m. Thursday, then collapsed in a pew. He died at Beckley Memorial Hospital with cause of death undetermined. Durgan Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Sam Miller Massey Street East Beckley New Hope Baptist Church Beckley Memorial Hospital Trent and Durgan Funeral Home

Mrs Josephine Tinsley dies at 40 in Summerlee

Mrs Josephine Tinsley of Summerlee dies at her home at 12 30 p m on Thursday. Death is attributed to cancer. She was a member of the Summerlee community club and is survived by relatives in the area.

Josephine Tinsley Summerlee The

Notable Deaths Across U.S. and Australia in Brief

Madrid general Fi del Davila Arrondo and 11 other figures from Spain Latvia and the United States and Australia are announced dead in UPI briefs. Individuals include Lt Gen Arrondo age 83. Jesuit Rev Joseph Roubik age 74. Adolfs Blodnieks premier of Latvia in 1933-34 age 72. L L Vaughan age 78. James Hay former Salvation Army leader age 96. Frank H Beck age 68 cartoonist. Henry Allen age 74 metallurgist. Charles Purcell age 75 Broadway performer. Mrs Ralph McGill age 57. Leopold Kling age 84 clothing maker and philanthropist.

Clear View Tavern Law Interpreted for Inside View

State Beer Commissioner Grover T. Davis explained the clear view law applies to tavern interiors and prohibits lattice work curtains and obstructions. He said lighting must let a patron recognize someone across the room and seeks AG opinion on Sunday beer dispensing rights.

New Law Gives Flood Victims Tax Relief

Washington congress passed legislation to allow flood victims to write off losses on 1961 federal income tax returns instead of waiting until 1962. The measure covers losses from floods earlier this month in the east Coast and parts of Virginia Kentucky and Idaho with a filing deadline of April 16 for 1961 returns and provisions for amended filings.

Washington UPI Congress East Coast Tme Virginia Kentucky Idaho

Beckley Driver Charged With Vehicle Reg Violations

City police charged Arnold D. Palmer 27 of Hunter Street Beckley with improper registration and no state or city operator licenses at 10:40 a.m. Thursday. He was arrested on South Fayette Street.

Beckley Arnold D. Palmer Hunter Street South Fayette Street

Suit Settled Before Jury In Beckley Case

In Raleigh County Circuit Court the $40,000 suit brought by Mrs. Bonnie Kyle Beckley against Dr. H Darrell Darby was settled before jurors were required. Jurors were dismissed until 9 a.m. March 28. Kyle alleged a treatment couch collapsed in Darby s foot specialist office causing injuries. Darby maintains a Beckley weekly presence at Beckley Medical Arts Inc and is represented by Lynch and Anderson for the plaintiff and Scherer Bowers File Hodson for the defense.

Raleigh County Bonnie Kyle Beckley H. Darrell Darby Huntington Kyle Dr. Darby Darby Beckley Medical Arts Inc Lynch and Anderson Scherer, Bowers, File

Nurse Injured In Accident Near Lanark

Miss Jane Lynne Echols a 23 year old nurse from Lanark is in satisfactory condition at Beckley Memorial Hospital after a two car crash near her home at 515 p m on Thursday. She sustained a fractured kneecap and facial cuts. Alfred Walker 39 of Piney View drove the other car and was uninjured. Total vehicle damage is put at 1500 dollars. Police have not released charges.

Jane Lynne Echols Lanark Beckley Memorial Hospital Miss Echols Alfred Walker Piney View Beckley Walker

Pan Am Airline Strike Averted

New York APS report says flight engineers halted a planned Pan Am strike after Labor Secretary Goldberg urged mediation. Talks involved FEIA ALPA Pan Am Wirtz and ONeill with ongoing disputes, while a cooling off order curbs any walkout at Trans World Airlines.

New York APS Pan American World Airways U.S Arthur Goldberg Goldberg Flight Engineers International Association FEIA Air Line Pilots Association ALPA Pan Am W. Willard Wirtz Francis O'Neill National Mediation Board ALPHA Trans World Airlines

Reward Offered For Missing Woman In Hamlin

A $250 reward is posted by a relative of 81 year old Rachel Workman for information on her whereabouts. She disappeared March 8 after firing a shotgun that fatally wounded a youth during a burglary attempt at her home. Two other youths confessed to the burglary after police lie detector tests showed they harmed none and did not know her location.

Hamlin UPI Rachel Workman

Fire Causes $500 Damage in Cool Ridge Home

A fire at the one story home of Lee C. Akers in Cool Ridge caused about $500 in damage. Beckley Fire Department answered the call at 9 05 a m and reported the origin was undetermined.

Lee C. Akers Cool Ridge Beckley Fire Department

County Must Pay Cost Of Board Elections

The state attorney general's office ruled that counties must cover the expense of county board of education elections held with primaries. The opinion, sought by Hancock County Prosecutor Floyd R. Tarr, said board members are elected on the primary date and all costs are payable from the county treasury.

Va Youngster Dies in Unused Refrigerator Tragedy

Roanoke Virginia report says four year old Roger Leon Hampton and his sister Suzzette five climbed into an unused refrigerator on a back porch Sunday. Roger suffocated while Suzzette was revived by a Roanoke lifesaving crew but died later. Their mother Lula Mae Hampton 22 found them after missing the children at suppertime.

Roanoke UPI Roger Leon Hampton Suzzette Lula Mae Hampton Roger

Argentine General Strike Over Election Victories

Buenos Aires reports a general strike called by Peronist unions to protest nullification of their election wins. The walkout was partly effective, showing limited success and ongoing unrest in the capital.

Buenos Aires API

Shortening The News Month Using Its Auxiliary Steam Engine

The United States called off the vast search for a Flying Tiger Line transport plane missing in the Pacific with 107 aboard eight days earlier. Most were U S army rangers en route to South Vietnam. America’s Junior Miss will be selected tonight in Mobile Alabama from 51 contestants. West Virginia entry Christina Adkins did not place among 12 preliminary winners. Togo President Sylvanus Olympio received a ticker tape parade down lower Broadway Thursday. Cabell County Common Pleas Judge Winters overruled a motion to set aside a conviction against Heck’s discount store in Funtington for violating Sunday closing laws. Heck’s attorney plans to appeal to the State Supreme Court if needed. Gov Barron spoke at Chesapeake & Ohio Railway shareholders’ meeting in White Sulphur Springs and urged quick ICC approval of the merger with Baltimore & Ohio. Marshall University said Paul A Miller will deliver the commencement address May 27.

United States Pacific U. S. Army Rangers South Viet Nam America Mobile Ala West Virginia Christina Adkins Huntington Togo Sylvanus Olympio Broadway Cabell County Marshall University West Virginia University Paul A. Miller Marshall

Barron Cites State Effort In West Virginia

West Virginia Governor Barron told Amer ican Legion Post 8 members that the state is making a great planned effort to improve social, economic and political life. He urged education, public problem discussion, and personal action to prepare for the 100th birthday celebration and attract industry.

West

Search Disrupted River Buoyed by Watch for Bodies

Official said search was hampered by river conditions and that a watch is kept to see if any bodies surface. He noted the area below the drowning site is channeled by shoals and rough water for several miles.

Chuckles loses pants in park bold mishap

Long Beach California police report a belt snap during a struggle with a bandit at Recreation Park. The thief fled empty handed as inspector Wilbur Ray Miller 48 handled the incident while diverting to personal concerns.

Long Beach Calif UPID Wilbur Ray Miller Recreation Park Miller

Feather to Resist Extradition in Fatal Shooting Case

Keith Feather, 32, plans to fight extradition to Virginia for trial in the January fatal shooting of his estranged wife Betty Joe Feather of Kearneysville. Feather was arrested in Frederick, Maryland after her body was found in his parked car. Authorities say she was shot in Winchester, Virginia where she had visited her sister.

Martinsburg UPI Keith Feather Virginia Betty Joe Feather Kearneysville Feather Frederick

Coal Output Drops in Smokeless Area

BLUEFIELD UP I coal production in the smokeless area of southern West Virginia fell to 386000 tons last week, 19961 tons below the prior week, according to the Smokeless Operators Association. The week showed about 86000 tons more output than the same week a year earlier.

Bluefield UPI West Virginia Smokeless Operators Association

Chesapeake & Ohio Railway declares 1962 first quarter dividend

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway announced its 1962 first quarter dividend of 1 dollar per common share. Record date is March 1 for shareholders of record.

Cleveland, Ohio UPI Chesapeake & Ohio Railway

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