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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1962
Page
2
In Raleigh County authorities, quotes from Nuckels deny covert operations behind a primary election effort. He asserts transparency, claims funds were raised openly for car rentals and election workers, and defends democratic processes while inviting support or scrutiny from voters.
The Texas attorney general seeks $40,000 traced to Estes after he withdrew funds before flying to Washington for Kennedy administration anniversary events. An Agriculture Department official alleged favoritism toward Estes, opposed by his superiors. Evidence cites $245 suits and $100 shoes bought for department staff, with one employee fired and another resigning. GOP Leader Dirkson fronts the attack, consulting with Eisenhower beforehand.
Harold G. Cutright of Omark Industries in Portland Oregon speaks at Beckley College Business Administration and Business Management classes at 9 30 a m today. He holds degrees from WV Wesleyan Harvard NYU and has served as consultant to GE Square D and AMF with ties to New York City and Blacksburg Virginia.
Dr. Walter H. Griswold pastor of First Christian Church will deliver the annual class sermon to Woodrow Wilson High School graduates at 8 p.m. June 3. Beckley Ministerial Association breakfast meeting at St Marys Methodist Church will plan the program and devotions at Pine Lodge Nursing Home begin Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lon Ada Walters 78 formerly of McAlpin will be at 2 p m Wednesday in Williams Funeral Home Chapel Sophia with burial at Sunset Memorial Park She died Sunday after a 10 day illness Born October 15 1883 in Wayside she was daughter of the late William Abshire and Martha Wells Abshire Her husband Lon Walters preceded her in death Sept 26 1953 Survived by four brothers one sister five daughters two sons 24 grandchildren six great grandchildren and 1 deceased Ralph preceded in death in 1959 Body remains at the funeral home Pallbearers named Bernard Godfrey Lawrence Sturgill Leon Sturgill Paul Riddle Carl Riddle Joe Goodman
Ernest J Shivertaker 67 Dunbar died in a local hospital at 8 30 am Saturday. Body at Long and Fisher Funeral Home Charleston pending arrangements. She reportedly suffered a heart attack while treated by a local physician. Born August 28 1885 in Hamilton Scotland she was daughter of William Wilson and Emily Lambourne Weir. Survived by two daughters Mrs Caudill and Mrs George Burruss of Richmond VA one sister Mrs Charlotte Prentice of Maben seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. Friends may call at the mortuary after 4 pm today. Ken Figg Mag Thompson 51 Ohio formerly Beckley died Wednesday in the Caffee Funeral Home Chapel burial in Stanaford. Elijah A Hart 67 108 State St died Friday morning in a local hospital. Body at Trent and Durgan Funeral Home for arrangements.
James Daniel Mays 41 of Union Grove Wisconsin formerly of Fayette County was killed April 28 at Union Grove. Survivors include wife Evaughn four sons James Allen stationed with the Marines in Germany John Earnest with the Air Force in California Raymond Thomas Doward Jackson Nellie Lee Dorothy Marie Maxine Susie and two brothers Thomas of Quinnimont and Johnny Mays of Union Grove. Body at Dodd Payne Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
Charles L. Meadows of Beaver died Saturday. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Everett W. Powers at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Beaver Baptist Church. Burial in Pittman Cemetery on Old Crow Road. Pallbearers: Charlie Moore Buddy Pack Lucas Hall Frank Hall Stewart Cook Joe Deeds.
Funeral services for Gary Doc Matherly 47 of Sophia will be held 2 pm Tuesday at Sophia Methodist Church led by Rev L H Greenwood Jr. He died Sunday morning in a fire that destroyed his home. He was born April 25 1915 in Sandy Level VA and leaves three daughters, a brother, three sisters and three grandchildren. He worked 12 years for Slab Fork Coal Co. and belonged to the Beck ley Loyal Order of Moose and United Mine Workers Local 6108 Slab Fork.
Richard M Ferry 51 of Hill Top will be buried in Greenwood Memorial Park Beckley after funeral services at 1 p m Tuesday at First Baptist Church Mount Hope. The Rev Corey Mitchell and Rev Ashley Leonard will officiate. He died Saturday morning after a short illness at a local hospital. The body will be moved from Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlors Beckley to the church two hours before services.
Funeral services for Ora L. Blevins 59 of Fayetteville Route 1 will be at 2 p m Tuesday at his home with Rev E L Clower officiating. Burial in High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill. Died Saturday evening of a heart attack while returning from a fishing trip. He was a disabled miner formerly with New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal, member of local union 5875 United Mine Workers of America Garten. Survivors include wife Nellie a daughter Mae McMilion of Prince four stepsons C A King Fayetteville R W King Flatwoods Ky Ben Archie King South Bend Ind three brothers Vaughn Lynco Elzie Shady Spring S A Blevins Shady Spring three sisters Mrs Banne Perry Sophia Mary Blevins Ury and Mrs Bonnie Borash Ghent 18 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren. Body to be moved from Dodd Payne Funeral Home Fayetteville to his home at 5 p m today.
Mrs Emma Ash 80 of Dry Creek died in a Beckley hospital. Funeral 3 30 p m Tuesday at Arnett Community Chapel Rev Wade Webb officiating burial Miller Cemetery Arnett. Survivors include husband Charlie two sons Leslie and Hurston five daughters Etta Pauley Lola Nichols Ethel Nesselroad Alice John Evelyn Scarbro a brother John Nichols two sisters Virgie Horseley Lydia Ash 43 grandchildren 48 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Armstrong Funeral Home Whitesville to Leslie’s home at 5 p m today. Final rites for John Carper Jr infant son of John and Sandra Carper to be held today in Lillydale Sect of God Rev Jim Bragg in charge burial Cook Cemetery Lynco. Infant died Saturday Mullens Hospital. Survivors include a sister Arletta brother Roger and grandparents Mr and Mrs Buster Harper Simon and Mrs Annie Carper. Evans Funeral Home Oceana handling arrangements.
Lawrence Moore 61 of Slab Fork died at 9 10 p m Sunday. The body is at Wright and Anderson Funeral Home pending completion of arrangements.
Mrs Ellen Kinzer 95 of 101 Orchard Ave died Sunday after a long illness Funeral service set for 10 am Tuesday at Caffee Funeral Home Chapel with Dr J B F Yoak Jr in charge Burial will be in Blacksburg Cemetery Blacksburg Va She was born Aug 8 1866 in Montgomery County and was daughter of the late O R J and Nancy Harless Keister She lived in Raleigh County five years and was a member of the Methodist Temple Survived by one daughter Mrs G D Conner of Beckley and one son D O Kinzer of Norfolk Va
Mrs Emily Weir Prentice 76 of 115 Hill St dies at home Sunday after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday at Melton Mortuary Chapel with Rev Glenn Stewart in charge. Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Park. The Beckley Rescue Squad assisted with emergency oxygen prior to death.
Ollie Gilchrist, 62, of Harper Heights, waived to the grand jury today on negligent homicide and drunk driving charges after a crash on Batoff Mountain April 28 that killed Walter Harris, 67, of Winona. Gilchrist posted two $500 bonds and was released. Police arrested Harris as a passenger in the Gilchrist truck. Several others were noted: W. A. Thornhill forfeited a $60.50 bond for a drunk driving case after failing to appear. a 17-year-old Beckley youth was jailed on runaway and investigation charges. Willis Godbey, 31, posted bond on drunken driving after an auto crash. Charles Talbert of Ury, an assault warrant. George Payne of Sophia released after posting bond on disorderly and drunk charges.
Two first aid calls were answered by the Beckley Fire Department today. At 3:30 a.m. rescuers went to the residence of Mrs. Dale Tolbert on Old Eccles Road for an asthma attack. At 9:25 a.m. they were sent to Heber Street for Mrs. Margaret Tonelli, 32, of Raleigh Avenue who had fainted and received emergency oxygen.
Donnie Eugene Durham two year old son of Mrs Martha Durham Maben is in good condition at Raleigh General Hospital after minor injuries from being struck by a diesel engine of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co last Tuesday.
U. S. District Judge Charles F. Paul ordered acquittals for two of six men on interstate gambling charges. The judge told the jury to dismiss Tom Scarber, 64, Wheeling, and Alfred Primm, 68, Triadelphia, from further consideration.
Local contractors are urged to bid on the Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital air conditioning project. Prime contractor to be selected after June 5 bid openings in Washington. Chamber of Commerce notes earthwork electrical work and potential subcontracting phases, with Michael Baker Jr. Inc. as the spec designer.
Alpine District to show Girl Scout camp operation slides at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the First Christian Church. District President Mrs. S. Wilbur Bays said parents and Scouts would find the camping plans for this season of interest. Fran Allred and Meg Bailey will present and answer questions about Camp Ann Bailey near Lewisburg and Camp Wheelgate for Brownies. Raleigh County day camps will be explained by Mrs. W. E. Steiner. Two eight day camp sessions are planned for Segun on Little Beaver Lake from July 16 to 26 and July 30 to Aug 9.
Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin refused to be drawn on Soviet testing and said the United States blocks the disarmament conference subcommittee by not accepting compromise proposals from eight neutral nations. The Soviet aim was to shift blame to the West over the stalled talks on a nuclear test ban.
Lao and North Vietnamese forces assault a provincial capital in northwestern Laos from two directions. About 5,000 to 7,000 troops were reported in the eastern attack area, with another 2,000 in a second position, as wounded were left behind on the battlefield two miles from the border.
State Police investigate a traffic crash on Route 19 21 at Shady Spring occurring about 12 05 a m Sunday. An Orbie West Beaver owned car struck a parked James Bair Shady Spring truck. No injuries. Damage to both vehicles about 700 dollars. Officers seek the auto driver.
John Rogers 19 of Beckley was arrested at the Pri-Way Shoe Mart South Oakwood Ave at 11 30 AM and charged with shoplifting. He allegedly stole boots valued at 8 48 dollars and was sentenced to 30 days in Raleigh Count Jail by Magistrate W A Burke.
Called to the Mount Tabor residence of 74 year old Mrs Ray Jessup at 1 40 p m Sunday she was transported to Beckley Memorial Hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.
Venezuelan security forces widened a nationwide search for Carupano revolt factions and Castro sympathizers amid a crackdown on anti government groups. About 400 people were reported under arrest as Interior Minister Perez called the defeat a death blow to Communist efforts to turn Venezuela into a second Cuba.
Aide urged citation for claims on Truman era stockpile policies as a Senate subcommittee led by Sen. Stuart Symington prepares to scrutinize them. Separate items note Mansfield plans cloture on the literacy test bill to end the Southern talkathon and a House subcommittee hearing on mass transit development with Mayor Wagner, AFL CIO official Biemiller, and others. Army reps will testify on reserve forces and mobilization status before a House committee.
PARIS Vice Adm Jacques Moreau 77 pioneer submarine commander dies from injuries after an automobile accident. SYDNEY Lady Daisy Dumas wife of Sir Lloyd Dumas, chairman of Advertiser Newspapers Ltd, services held. NEW YORK Negro Federal Customs Judge Irvin C Morgan 63 dies in private train compartment. MANHASSET Max Rosoff 82 retired Times Square restaurant and hotel owner dies at daughter’s home.
West Virginia vehicle owners will begin receiving 1962 63 blue on gold registration applications this week. Tags for non passenger vehicles go on sale July 16 and current plates expire Aug 14 at midnight. Current automobile tags expire June 30. motorists must use certified checks or money orders, no personal checks for those with bad records, and pay any past amounts due.
John M. Collins of Beaver is listed in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital after being admitted April 29 for treatment. He serves as an instructor at Richmond High School and was reported in stable condition.
Holly Parsons aged 39 of Route 1 was injured in a fall at the Mary Ann Coal Co mine at 1 30 p m Saturday. Parsons was listed in good condition after the accident.
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