Lilly Rumored On Way Out Of Department Of Mental Health
Charleston AP reports that Dr. Margaret T. Ross announced she will reconsider her position as mental health director amid unconfirmed word Dr. Richard J. Lilly may leave his department posts. She cited soul searching and may resign later. Lilly’s residency qualification for the director post remains a flashpoint in the ongoing administration dispute.
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Lilly
Margaret T. Ross
Richard J. Lilly
Mental Health Department
Ross
Dr. Ross
West
Statehouse
Underwood
American Board of Psychiatry
Dr. Lilly
Gov
State Senate
Gov. Underwood
Senate
Edgar B. Sims
Impetuous Wins 5 6 Division In County Spelling Bee
Cathryn Kitty Lovell of Sophia Elementary won the 5 6 division of the Tri County Spelling Bee last night, defeating Town District runner up Joan Smith as they vie for county honors next week in Beckley. The event drew a crowd of family and school staff as 12 spellers competed with mentors and judges guiding the contest.
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Cathryn
Kitty” Lovell
Sophia
Joan Smith
Beckley
Clear Fork
Macet Mills
Kitty
Jean Waycaster
Glenna D. Legg
Maxwell Hill
John P. Billups
Piney View School
Charles Akers
Glen Leigh
Earl Hal
Patricia Gail Bond
Beverly Ann Darby
Reva Redden
Richmond
Brenda Sue Barefield
Marsh Fork
Brentford Kendrick
Shady Spring
Paula Okes
Carmen Martin
Slab Fork
Lucy Worley
Marsh Fork District
Town District
Slab Fork District
Karen Shumate
Karen
Joan
Institute Elementary
John W. Smith
Woodlawn Ave
Wayne Pettry
Smith’s
Kitty’’ Lovel
Raleigh County
Keatley’s Inc
Words Of Decision In 5-6 Division Bee
The event removed eleven courageous spellers from competition last night with a list of challenging words. The standout terms included BU wnt Aulgawr Delegate Depth Different Juggler Accommodation Allotted Chivalrous Discretion Hansom Imperative.
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Aulgawr
Field Rumored As Successor To Judge Moore
Charleston AP reports State Tax Commissioner John A. Field Jr. is likely to be named the next federal judge for the Southern District of West Virginia. Eisenhower is expected to nominate Field for Senate confirmation next week. Field has clearance from WV senators and would replace Judge Ben Moore who died last year.
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Charleston
John A. Field Jr
West Virginia
Charleston Daily Mail
the Mail
Washington
Eisenhouser
Field
U. S. Senate
U. S
Jennings Randolph
Robert C. Kyrd
Ben Moore
Moore
Justice Department
Atty
Lawrence E. Walsh
Walter S. Hallanan
Arch A. Moore Jr
Wva
Underwood
Cuban invaders breach Nombre de Dios en route to Panama City
Panama AP dispatch says the main Cuban rebel column moved from Nombre de Dios toward Panama City. National Guardsmen were dispatched to intercept. It was unclear if the force aimed to surrender or attempt further capture.
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Panama
Nombre de Dios
Panama City
Beckley Guardsmen to March in Washington Parade
Beckleyites join West Virginia color guard in a 2 pm Sunday Washington parade before the National Guard Memorial Building dedication. The 150th Armored Cavalry unit will parade with 1309 National Guard flags, honoring citizen soldiers and past and present National Guard units. Captain John W. Moon will command WV color guard. Beckley troops include Master Sgt. Robert Cerrito and several sergeants and specialists.
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West Virginia
Washington, D.C
Beckley
National Guard Memorial
Adj
William E. Blake
Harry S. Truman
National Guardsmen
Army
Air National Guard
States
Puerto Rico
District of Columbia
National Guard
John W. Moon
Nitro
Mountaineers
Kan
Sas
Nevada
150Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Andrew Lewis
Cornstalk
Point Pleasant
Robert Cerrito
Manuel Lopez
Roy E. Meadows
Jack K. Covey
150Th
Beck
Mrs Luce Quits Envoy's Post
Washington AP Clare Boothe Luce resigns as ambassador to Brazil after a public clash with Senator Wayne Morse. President Eisenhower announced the decision after an hour of White House talks. Luce states in her letter that she can no longer accomplish the mission entrusted to her. Hagerty says Eisenhower urged reconsideration.
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Washington
Clare Boothe Luce
Brazil
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Eisenhower
White House
St Nicholas Orthodox Church schedules Easter celebration
Beckley church members join 250 million worldwide for the Orthodox Easter festival. Holy Week services run through Easter with rites led by Father John Newcombe. Friday marks Great Friday with the Office of the Hours and the taking down of Christ. Holy Saturday features the Blessing of the Light. Easter Sunday dawns with Orthros, Hajmah procession, and Liturgy of St John Chrysostom.
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St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
Beckley St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
John Newcombe
Christ
Senate Bill Aims to Grow Forestry Jobs Nationwide
The Senate passed by amendment a bill backed by West Virginia Democrats to fund three million dollars for nationwide national forest hiring. The program targets unemployment areas with workers for timber stand improvement reforestation fire protection recreation and watershed projects plus construction of trails and bridges. Byrd and Randolph call it a sensible approach and the measure was folded into the 1959 second supplemental appropriation bill.
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Washington
Senate
West Virginia
Robert C. Byrd
Jennings Randolph
Byrd
Randolph
West Virginia Weather Outlook and River Update
Fair tonight with lows in the 40s east to lower 50s west. Saturday expects partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures with scattered thundershowers later. Beckley and Oak Hill report yesterday high temperatures of 53 and 77 respectively, with river gauges at Belle Point showing normal stage despite cloudy conditions and Bluestone Reservoir with five gates open.
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Beckley
Oak Hill
Wooss Cays
Bellepoint
Greenbrier
Bluestone Reservoir
Shorewood Glutz Warns Against Store Bought Liquor
Shorewood Glutz quips about distrust of store bought liquor. He notes drinkers have been jumping or falling off bridges onto the turnpike recently as road crews consider a new sign to warn motorists. The proposed sign might read Watch out er fallin drunks.
Beckley Civitan State Convention Opens With 200 Attendees
About 200 visitors from across West Virginia attend the Beckley Civitan Clubs two day state convention opening with registration at 5 PM, dinner at 6 15, and a fellowship hour at 8 PM. Notables include past International President and local leaders J E Sharp current governor Wilbur Bays and N R Coleman among Beckley officers Isadore Wein treasurer and Rev Sidney Rowland chaplain. Main events Saturday include officer elections and a 6 15 PM banquet featuring R Clarence Williams speaker.
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West Virginia
Civitan
Beckley Hotel
Isadore Wein
Torro
R. Clarence Williams
Anniston
Ala
Civitans
Beckley Civitan Club
Beckley
Sidney Rowland
School Board Holds Marathon Session Night Meeting Chairs Sale Ban Tabbed
Raleigh County Board of Education kept a long meeting from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday. A motion to ban selling pop candy and popcorn on school premises was tabled for May 26. Superintendent Sherman Trail noted little debate for or against school sales.
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Raleigh County Board of Education
Strake Walker
Register
Sherman CC. Trail
Raleigh County
Ballard Retires. Altare Heads State Police Unit
State Police Lt. M. H. Altare today assumed temporary command of Co. D., Beckley, after Capt. S. C. Ballard retired after 30 years. Ballard becomes assistant to the state fire marshal, operating from Charleston while home is in Beckley. Two captaincies vacant as Supt. Hazen H. Fair moved Capt. W. W. Murphy from Co. C., Elkins, with Murphy retired effective May 25 and now on leave.
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State Police
M. H. Altare
State Police Co. D
Beckley
S. C. Ballard
Ballard
Department
Charleston
Department of Public Safety
Hazen H. Fair
W. W. Murphy
Co. C
Elkins
Murphy
Optimist Club Promotes City Clean-Up Campaign
Beckley Optimist Club members on a fire truck with brooms mops and buckets will tour the city Saturday afternoon promoting Community Clean-Up Week. The campaign runs all week to rid the city of trash and debris. President John Jackson urges members to attend City Hall at noon Saturday for the activity.
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Beckley
John Jackson
City Hall
Oak Hill Woman Wins Best of Show at Beckley Exhibit
Oak Hill artist Mrs. Herbert Tolley won Best of Show for The Benediction at Beckley Art Group's 13th annual Spring Exhibit. Her autumn scene used orange and blue, painted with a painting knife. The winning piece was viewed with 153 other entries today at the Beckley Elks Club Ballroom.
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Herbert Tolley
Oak Hill
Beckley Art Group
Beckley Elks Club
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