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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1960

Page

9

Handwriting Expert To Take Stand Again in Schoonover Trial

In Kanawha County case, State Police handwriting expert is recalled to testify on signatures on State Road Commission checks linked to Orvil Q. Schoonover of Clay. The trial probes false swearing allegations over forged signatures attributed to Otha Alfred Eagle and the payroll misuses raised by the West Virginia Crime Commission.

Schoonover Charleston State Clay County West Virginia Crime Commission R. I. Boone Kanawha County State Road Commission Orvil Q. Schoonover Clay SRC Otha Alfred Eagle Eagle Commission Clarence FE. Martin Jr D-Berkeley del. J. C. Cruikshank D-Clay Road Commission Martin Crime Commission Boone

Two From West Virginia Die In Watseka Wreck

AP report from Watseka Illinois says two West Virginians Richard Green 23 and James Ray Hill 18 of Bim Boone County were killed in a car truck collision. Jack Hartman of Bim suffered head injuries and two broken legs while Ralph Bultema of Lansing Michigan the truck driver was uninjured.

Watseka, Ill West Mabscott Broskenridge Ear Evelyn S Mabscott S Hawley Glennis R Inez Mabscott Honaker Leta Und Mabscott BE Roy ‘Richard Etal Lilly Bits Pea Dept. Store Inc. S East Wick Gravely James A Dora May Jones Lilly Highlan Asobeueesasceiee Gnu Hicks Minta S Whitestick Highland McGowan Bertha Whitestick Pennington Carl L. S Mabscott Hts Wiis, Agg Ees Censanssdeskaes Ocean Aianciy Etta S Lilly Highland Ada Stanton Jack E Alice V Mabscott An Gesenoteeasnedees Mid’ City Wateen Cecil Ray Mary Dell Smith, Evella Mabscott His Staples, Jesh Marion S Lilly Highland

Tech Players Present TV Panel On Arena Staging

A WV Tech panel on arena staging in college theatre will air on WOAY-TV Wednesday as part of the 13 week Tech Players program. Harold Myler of Wheeling leads the discussion with panelists Jim Hopkins Rand Barbara Nelson Montgomery Jim McKinney Oak Hill Frank Hiers Charleston and Ann Belmont of Montgomery. The group operates arena style performances and maintains the state’s only permanent college arena stage.

Montgomery Woay-Tv West Virginia Institute of Techology Tech Puten Ledy Harold Myler Wheeling Jim Hopkins Rand Barbara Nelson Jim McKinney Oak Hill Frank Hiers Charleston Ann Belmont

Weekend Guests Visit Local Families

Weekend visitors visited multiple households including Isham Gillham of Powell, Rev. Nathan Butler of Kimberly, Pauline Mudd who returned to Cocoa after two months with John Mudd's Kingston family, Montague Stover of Beards Fork, and Holiday guests James Williams of Clarksville, Lester Burgess and daughter Patty of Columbus, and Bob Hodge and son, at the homes of Ernie Morris, Garfield Lafferty, and Lacy Milam.

Achievement Award Winners Named by McGraws 4-H Club

Proud 4-H achievers from the McGraws Club are announced with Frankie Acord Daymon Clay Conrad Dillon in front, Patricia McGraw and Charles Lilly in the second row, and Leonard McMillion Sharon Clay Sue Clay and Francine Brooks in the third row.

McGraws Club Front Row Frankie Acord Daymon Clay Conrad Dillon Patricia McGraw Charles Lilly Leonard McMillion Sharon Clay Sue Clay Francine Brooks Rachael Clay Pineville

Pineville Holiday Notes Reflect Local Visits

Pineville notes show Ray Reed visiting his Glover home during the holiday season while employed in New York City. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Bob Beavers from Salem Virginia. Pineville residents Clyde Boggs and son Joey visited Grantsville relatives. Charlie Beavers hosted Thanksgiving dinner for sister Clair Cook and Aliff family from Pineville, with Ruby and Suzy Morgan also visiting. Alice Beavers relocated from Mullens to East Pineville.

Pineville RNS Ray Reed New York City Glover Fred Beavers Bob Beavers Salem Virginia Clyde Boggs Joey Grantsville Charlie Beavers Clair L. Cook al Aliff Randall Peggy Ruby Morgan Suzy Morgan Alice Beavers Mullens East Pineville

Weekend Guests From Newark and Artie Visit Milam Family

Newark Del resident Terry hosted a weekend gathering at the Milam home with families from Keith Artie Kingston and Kingston including Kenneth and Sharon Long Jimmy Stevie Dianne Lonnie and Jane Workman and Basil Workman plus Milam family members Linda Dianne and Joyce Long. Rosa Evans grandson Jack Clifton and wife visited Cleveland Ohio. Billy Aliff family Debby and Frank joined the Johnston household in Narrows Va. Minnie Payne hosted guests Dor.

Terry Newark Del Milam Kenneth Long Jimmy Stevie Keith Robert Workman Donna Lee Dianne Larry Lonnie Artie Basil Workman Sharon Jane Les Milam Kingston J. H. Workman Linda James Williams Joyce Long Freddy Seacrist Rosa Evans Jack Clifton Cleveland Ohio Billy Aliff Debby Frank Lee Johnston Narrows Minnie Payne Dor

Party Held For College Students

A pizza party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bergendahl on Saturday to honor Mount Hope High School graduates home for Thanksgiving. Hosts were Eddie and Sarah Bergendahl, WVIT students, with attendees including Janet Dorado Linda Trail Jane Walker Fran Carter Pattie Patteson Martha Pennington Ann Callaway Sandra Murdock Sarah Bergendahl William Burruss Bill Grabowski Lewis Burruss Bill Haslam Bill Caperton L. A. Lewallen Bobby Appleton Louie Corey Mickey Vargo Bob Martin Homer Sweeney Rickie Carter Bill Morrison and Eddie Bergendahl.

Lewis Burruss Bill Haslam Bill Caperton L. A. Lewallen Bobby Appleton Louie Corey Mickey Vargo Bob Martin Homer Sweeney Rickie Carter Bill Morrison Eddie Bergendahl

Dothan and Scarbro Families Visit During Holidays

Mrs. Jennie Buttrick hosted at Christmas with visiting relatives from Dothan Scarbro and Logan Ohio. Family members include Sey Smith and children Mary Ann Sherry Jimmy Joetta. Gordon Payne Charlie Payne Lacy Payne Sandra. Roy Payne and children Elsie Karen Roy Jr. Also Carl Buttrick and Michael Eugene from Logan Ohio visited. Former Minden residents now in Ohio for 18 years, six other children Carl Jr Kenneth Carol Bernard Ronald Betty reside in Logan.

Sey Smith Mary Ann Sherry Jimmy Joetta Dothan Gordon Payne Charlie Payne Lacy Payne Sandra Roy Payne Elsie Karen Roy Jr Scarbro Jennie Buttrick Carl Buttrick Michael Eugene Logan Ohio Minden Carl Jr Kenneth Utah Carol Bernard Ronald Betty

Sign outside beatnik cafe confuses Trenton passersby

Passersby in Trenton New Jersey stare at a coffee shop door bearing the sign Like open man. The sign hangs regardless of whether the shop is open or closed prompting puzzled reactions.

Trenton N. J

Wyoming County docket lists dozens of trials this week

Two cases open today in the Wyoming County Circuit Court Noah Ellison versus Corbett Shrewsbury and Gee none arence Slatten are set for jury trials Wednesday lists include Perry versus Standard National Once Co Johnny versus Peter Rebuck and more. Civil and felony cases fill Thursday through Dec 13 with a mix of jury and civil appeals. Current term schedules list Humble Oil and Refining Co against C S Smith Frank Harvey Jr infant versus Tommie Short and state versus Warren Paynter among others.

Son Corbett Shrewsbury Gee Arence Slatten Perry Standard National Once Co Johnny Peter Rebuck Harryard Riggs Herman Cook Pocashontas Red Ash Mining Co H. C. Henderson Adolphi Pedri Greer Garnette Herndon Herman Hopkins Herndon Hopkins Garnet United Finance Corp Oliver Maynard Wyoming County Insurance Agenc Icy Bessie Scott Rodney Reid Joseph Alfonso Allen United Finances Corp Bert Lewis Leola Asher Harry Wright Walter C. Hinkle Melvin Trent Wyoming County Insurance Lewis Worledge Crowder and Freeman, Inc Clinton Rebert Queen Jake Gladden

Logan Pollsters Face Trial Today

Logan County polling place officials Nathan Butcher and Grady Jackson face Circuit Court trial on election law charges from the May 1960 primary. Indicted along 11, nine pleaded innocent. Hobbs and Morgan remain at large. Butcher faces three counts including assisting a voter, defrauding a voter, and soliciting a vote. Jackson charged with casting more than one ballot.

LOGAN Logan County Nathan Butcher Grady Jackson Butcher Jackson Stanley S. Bosworth Elkins Jack Hobbs Lionel Morgan Chapmanville

Local Thanksgiving Visits Across Families in Fayetteville

Fayetteville area residents share Thanksgiving with relatives in Charleston Richmond and Columbus. Ruth Eary visits mother and sister after attending Charleston Ballet. Camden family travels to Richmond to visit son in law and daughter. Lottie Clark funeral in Fayetteville prompts visits by Minnie Lucas and others.

Fayetteville Rns Ruth Eary Charleston J. W. Eary Gladys Eary Daniel St Keith Hunt Oakridge Ralph Holcomb Norfolk Boston Dempsey Tommy Eubank Linda Pridemore Columbus Ohio Charleston Ballet Andre van Damme Charleston Civic Center Clarence E. Camden Richmond, Va C. E. Camden Jr Price Fix Belle Lottie Clark Minnie Lucas Keller Ave James Dummitt Venton J. K. Camden Brenda Jackie Nancy Lynchburg James Roles Bill Hill

Rocking chair makers counted in Gardner Massachusetts

There are 20 manufacturers of rocking chairs in Gardner Massachusetts, a town with a population around 22 000.

Gardner, Mass

Thanksgiving guest lists from Mt Hope area suggest a lively holiday season

Local notes list numerous visitors and extended family gatherings over the Thanksgiving break. Guests include Sanford and Mrs Fox in Morgantown, Clyde E Wardens in Richmond and Oak Hill, plus trips by Frances Dixon in Atlanta and Dora Smithson in Chicago.

Mount Hope RNS Sanford Fox Robert Lily Morgantown Clyde E. Warden Bess McCoy Harry Lee Michael Belinda Richmond Pearl Cahill Dan Cahill Nancy Susan Logan C. E. Duncan Oak Hill Sylvester Gaspersich Harwick Copelink Gary Frances Dixon George Dixon Atlanta Dora Smithson Chicago Ill Carl Smithson Ambrose Bryan Lily Bryan James Bryan Jim Howard Lawrence Portman Charles Bergendahl Floyd Light Beckley Sarah Eddie West Virginia Tech Montgomery

Short Circuit Noman Firemen Find Wiring Short

SHORT CIRCUIT NOMAN Okla AP Fire men answering an alarm at the electric company building found a short in some electrical wiring.

Noman, Okla Electric Company

Doctor Darrell Darby Foot Specialist Moves Office

Dr H Darrell Darby announces relocation of his practice to the Medical Arts Clinic at 2401 South Kanawha. Office hours by appointment with Thursday 10 am to 7 pm and 8 to 10 reserved for surgery. Phone CL 2 6535.

H. Darrell Darby Foot Medical Arts Clinic South Kanawha

Notice of union meetings and elections at Stratton High School

Local Union 7086 UMWA schedules monthly meetings at Stratton High School with a vice president and door keeper election set for December 3 1960 at 10 a.m. An International Officers election for the United Mine Workers of America will occur December 13 1960 between 8 30 a.m. and 4 30 p.m. Voting takes place in the Financial Secretary’s office of Local Union 7086 UMWA on Raleigh Road District 29 building. members urged to vote.

Stratton High School UMWA United Mine Workers of America Financial Secreta of

Property Tax Delinquent List with Parcels and Owners

Mortgage and tax records listing numerous parcels, owners, and locations across communities such as Gulf Highway Add, Princewick, Eunice, Lester, Mabscott, Sophia, and Trap Hill. Includes lot numbers, acreages, square feet, and undivided interests. notes redemption rights and date of sheriff’s notice.

Sophia Barr Junior Eileen Sophia Borasky Sarah Hunt Barr Junior & Eileen Annie Cree Bill Annie Gay Fairview Haga Clifton & Loraine Harper, Hurt & Gay S Sophia Heights EPP Evert PA Mary Elizabeth Fair Calvin C. & Me Rowles Hall & Ruble Nw Gables Taylor Evelyn

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