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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1956
Page
4
Thought for Today quotes Bulwer about poverty and love, presenting a reflective line on wealth and feeling. The snippet offers a literary musing rather than a news story, highlighting the editorial tone of the page.
Senator John Bricker urges Congress to regulate major networks CBS and NBC amid charges of an economic stranglehold. The Senate committee probes networks while independent UHF stations face receivers, pay plans, and limited access under anti trust concerns.
In a speech on April 29, Generalissimo Franco voiced hope to live many more years for the good of Spain and warned foes that those who murmur must be expelled. He asserted Falange would remain the leading force even if a monarchist succeeded him, and defended relations with the United States citing aid-for-bases agreements and recent Spanish defense progress. The piece notes U.S. aid figures, base terms, and evolving U.S. Spain ties amid domestic critiques and international pressure.
The United States deliberates how to respond to Israeli Arab tensions amid a vague White House stance. The wording suggests options from armed force to UN diplomacy, with Congress potential authorization and comparisons to 1950s actions under Tru man administration. Leaders worry about a lack of clear direction.
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Roach 71 of Oceana will be held Saturday at the Oceana Methodist Church with Rev. Okey Cooper Jr and Rev. John LaMotte presiding. Burial will follow in Cook Cemetery. She died Thursday at home after years of ill health. Survivors include son Philip Roach Sr two brothers two sisters five grandsons and one great grandson. Arrangements by Simpson Chandler Funeral Home Charleston.
A Wesleyan Service Guild pledge service at Oak Hill Methodist Church featured a covered-dish dinner and pledge cards collected from members. A $5 donation was given to Girl Scout Troop No. 13 for a flag. troop leader is Mrs. Harvey King with aide Mrs. Gladys Carroll. The group plans a June 5 ham burger fry at Mrs. Irene K. Johnson’s Central Ave home.
Funeral services for George W. Dove, 59, Cashmere, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cashmere Baptist Church. Burial follows at Resthaven Cemetery in Princeton. Dove died in a Roanoke hospital from a heart condition. He leaves a wife, five daughters, and two brothers R. O. Dove of Houston and L. J. Dove of Roanoke. Cremation rites by Masons and Eastern Star flowers carried by members. services arranged by Broyles Funeral Home of Peterstown.
Two young Ohioans, James Cosby, 20, of Columbus, and a 17-year-old Newark boy, were arrested here on auto theft charges and held for Ohio authorities. Cosby, after hospital treatment for injuries from a car crash, reportedly lost control of a stolen vehicle that plunged 300 feet over an embankment Wednesday night. The 17-year-old surrendered after being found with a .38 caliber automatic when he was arrested yesterday after apparently running out of gas and walking away.
Whitesville RNS Comfort Grade School hosted a PTA meeting to elect Sanford Meadows as president Roy Cantley as vice president and Jessie Gilbert as secretary treasurer for the coming year. The 8th grade under Mrs Orva Toney won best attendance for the ninth meeting period. A planned field trip for 7th and 8th grades to the State Capitol in Charleston and other educational sites is scheduled for Friday May 18.
Robert Lee Hopkins, 27, of Indianapolis, was found guilty of first degree murder in the February bludgeoning death of Thomas L. Ervine, a 24 year old DuPont City car dealer. He faces the mandatory death penalty and plans to ask the court to set aside the verdict next Thursday. The trial featured a strategy dispute over summations and evidence. Hopkins claimed self defense after an alleged immoral act, but the jury deliberated about one hour and twenty two minutes before returning the verdict.
A West Virginia Tech sophomore accounting major, James Miller of Ansted, has been chosen as president of the state Future Business Leaders of America. Other officers include Carol Schoonover, Clay High School, vice president. Linda Smith, East Bank, secretary. Lyndall Young, Nitro, treasurer. and George Hees, Concord College, reporter.
William E. Gaylor 46, a federal coal mine inspector, died Thursday in Mount Hope. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. body at Seaver Mortuary Princeton. Born August 4 1910 Jellico Tennessee, survived by wife Florence Gaylor a son in Miami daughter at home four brothers and one sister.
Local Board No 3 Selective Service reports 17 men have been called for military induction on May 7. Names include Wayne Franklin Osler Canneton Claiborne Vangordon Pryor Cecil Llewellyn Webb John L Small Ernest Jackson Pridemore Charles Wade Silva Winona Ezra William Cooper Harris Hurricane Harry Edward Dixon Jr East Rainelle James Lorn Woods Powellton Robert Eugene Castle Mount Hope Richard Lee Boyd Fayetteville Homer Lee Gunter Thayer Lowell Thomas Simms Jodie Bobby Owen Phillips Meadow Bridge Bobby Lee Ferris Scarbro Dan Darrell Humphrey Long Branch Robert Calvin Alley Victor.
Fayette High School band participates in the state festival held today and Saturday in Huntington. All-State Band selections include Corky Gray John Hambrick Mike Gilbert Charles Rosenecker Mario Zorio Judy Wallace Ruth Ann Armstrong Felice Beni and Jenny Morrow.
Oak Hill police investigate a burglary at Oak Hill Cleaners where a small combination lockbox with car and truck titles and other records was taken. Owner-operator W C Flint Jr reported the break-in at 7 am as the store opened, with minor cash and items stolen and entry gained by smashing a storage-room door. Police also probe a separate break-in at the Sportsman Pool Room reported Tuesday.
WHITESVILLE RNS Principal C. P. Smith of Sherman High School announced that Wednesday May 9 will be Orientation Day for all students entering Sherman High next year in the 9th grade.
Funeral services for Dora Thompson age 73 were to be held at 2 p.m. today at Glen Lyn Christian Church in Princeton. She died Wednesday after a long illness. Born December 10, 1882 in Mercer County, she lived there all her life and was survived by her husband, three daughters, one son, multiple sons in law and daughters in law, and a large extended family including 34 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Roy Dameron was honored on his 32nd birthday with a dinner Sunday at his home. The dinner was given by Mrs. Bertie Hawks of Brenton. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Grat Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Hawks, Mr. T. C. Wright, Charlie Dameron, Mrs. Edna Stewart, Mrs. Virgie Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Callie Blankenship, Miss Sandra Dameron, Misses Phyllis and Hazel Hawks, and Douglas and Roy Dameron.
WHITESVILLE RNS The Junior-Senior prom and banquet for Marsh Fork High School's 1956 graduates will start at 7 30 p m today in the school gym The 10th grade will serve the banquet under Mrs Bertie Bailes home economics teacher The Junior class handled decorations with Mrs Edna Deitz and Mrs Doris Webb supervising Music will be provided by the Coal Cutters.
Mr and Mrs Jerrold W Stevens Boom er welcome their first child a son Jerrold William born April 21 at Laird Memorial Hospital Montgomery weighing eight pounds nine ounces Mrs Stevens is the former Lois Knotts of Boomer Stevens is youngest son of the Rev and Mrs Harry L Stevens of Boomer former Pineville residents The Rev Stevens is a former pastor of the Cook Memorial Baptist Church here
Sorority Gamma Epsilon Chapter Beta Sigma Phi heard Mrs. J N Jarrett speak on charm. Gifted by Miss Rista Jo Woodrum, the program was at Miss Jean Harsway's home on Kelly Ave with co-hostesses Phyllis Evans and Margaret Wooten. Planned events include Beta Theta Mother's Day Founders Day banquet at 6 pm Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church and a May 20 hamburger fry at Little Beaver Lake.
Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl McGraw 74 of McGraws will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at McGraws Methodist Church with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. She died Thursday in her home after a long illness. She was born Cove Creek March 14 1882. Survivors include her husband H G McGraw three sons four daughters 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Grandsons to be pallbearers and nieces flowerbearers.
Jesse Soldier, former Jesse resident SP-3 Harry Wolford, killed April 22 in France while serving with the U S Army, will be honored Sunday at 11 am at Guyandotte Baptist Church in Jesse. Burial follows at the family cemetery with military rites. Body to be moved to Roy Cook's Jesse home at 5 pm Saturday. Evans Funeral Home, Oceana, in charge.
Funeral services for Vanrufphy Fears of Mount Hope will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Union Baptist Church in Mount Hope, with burial at 1 p.m. Sunday in Pamplin, Virginia. Survivors include his wife Lucinda, four daughters Juanita Jackson of New York City, Elnora Ferrell, Vilet May Payne of Brooklyn and Omega Burke of Mount Hope, two brothers Neal of Pamplin and Greek of Brooklyn, and nine grandchildren.
The Young People's Association of the Orgas Presbyterian Church held a wiener roast Monday night at White Oak. Miss Rhoda Haish, youth leader, led the event with attendees including Anna Jean Fete rell Wilma Kinder Ellen Paxton Linda Adkins Don Tincher Sad Williamson Bill Holt Jack Cowes ley Willis Hensley Tommy Bane Kista Adkins Dorothy Dickens Norma Ferrell Brenda Blaylock Ann Graybeal Bonnie Davis Wilson Cook Jimmy Deskins A C Cooper Teddy Hendricks Roy Clemons and Bill Ferrell.
A revival is under way at the First Methodist Church of Sylvester and runs through May 13. The Rev Roland Kennedy is the speaker tonight and tomorrow with Rev Perry Mason of Madison also involved. transportation and a babysitter are provided.
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