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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1962
Page
2
Beckley moves to add an annexation study to its comprehensive plan and replace a resident planner with a qualified professional visiting 10 days monthly. City officials met with state planners and Baker engineers to weigh contract options, aiming for timely completion and federal aid requirements.
West Virginians for Moderation sought a dry-up period before the November vote, but Beckley private clubs largely took no action by the set date. Some Beckley clubs rejected the plan while Charleston area clubs largely complied and Bluefield sales were cut back. Wheeling clubs continued business as usual though some bars reduced activity due to new police measures. A separate city plan aims to finish phases by July 1, 1963, if more time is needed.
Beckley Postmaster A Fray Lilly reports four weeks ending Sept 14 postal receipts at 19597, up from 17353 last year for the same span. Year to date totals reach 59970, compared with 58842 for the corresponding period last year.
Beckley prepares for Phase II of Appalachian Power Co's Project Decision II with committees to finalize by Oct 12. Phase I selecting a site for a building has been approved. APC plans to finance the initial construction and turn over the facility to the community when a manufacturing enterprise is established.
Watkins Rexall Drug plans a second drive in location at 1205 Johnstown Road opening around Oct 20 with a grand opening Nov 13. The store will feature self service areas, a full time pharmacist, a cosmetician, a dining area, and Plaid Stamps, plus Hallmark gifts and Old Dominion candies.
Thomas L. Miller, Baltimore personnel director, announces vacancies and says the force may seek recruits beyond state lines. The Civil Service exam will be held November 10. Requirements include eight grades, English proficiency, clear reporting, cooperative work, integrity, and good appearance. Physical health and height of 5 feet 8 inches are specified.
Arthur Porter asked the Sophia Town Council Monday night to fix a sewer nonhole in his front yard emitting an odor. The council instructed Mayor James Salyers and Water Superintendent Buford Mann to investigate and make a recommendation at the next session. The mayor was ordered to take immediate action against five residents who owe the 50 cent monthly fire protection fee. magistrate Madison Lowery noted each suit would cost the city $12, and council directed withdrawing $60 from the fire department account for fee payments. To avoid bias, a blind draw will select five names from the 40 in arrears. The test cases aim to resolve continued non-payment. The water department’s truck request remains tabled.
Investigation into a hunting accident near Lewisburg on Saturday as Ira Miller of Shady Spring is shot in the head during a three man groundhog trip. Authorities say it is not clear why Miller was on the ground and that the gunfire is alleged to have come from Clarence Bragg of Shady Spring. Miller is improving at Bluefield Sanitarium after admission.
Lester residents are urged to contribute 50 cents a month with water bills to fund a new fire truck to be delivered Thursday. Mayor Charles Cook said the town council approved the purchase to replace the old truck, with possible property assessments if funds fall short. The council also plans to buy culvert pipes to drain streets.
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a $75,000 allocation to create a full time weather station. Sen Robert Byrd urged passage noting the Beckley weather service is urgently needed 24 hours daily to support road and air transportation and a growing agricultural economy in Raleigh County. The full Commerce appropriation bill now awaits Senate approval.
Beckley Child Care Center will dedicate $425 worth of playground equipment purchased and installed by the Beckley Moose Lodge. The ceremony at 3 p m Saturday will be broadcast by WJLS WWNR and WOAY with remarks from Rev Virgil Cook and Moose officials including Governor Bill Aurednick and Richard Goodwin.
Seven volunteers will present the Centennial Story to Beckley and Raleigh County using 72 slides from the Centennial Speakers Bureau. Ernest Berger, bureau chairman, says the revised informative task will reveal what the Centennial entails and the county’s future contributions. Readable dates list October bookings for local civic groups and women’s clubs with speaker assignments and venues.
A meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Raleigh Coca-Cola Building social room will discuss forming a Beckley Chapter affiliated with Toastmasters International. Robert W. Alford of the Beckley Social Security office will lead, with a steering committee to be named and a Q&A session to explain the organization.
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