Grand Jury Indicts 2 On Murder Charge
Two murder indictments were returned by the grand jury in the death of Lee Smith of Eccles. Lemuel Richardson and Thomas Maloney were charged with murder and maiming. Bryant was not indicted. Numerous other indictments followed including drunk driving, burglary, grand larceny, and breaking and entering as the court prepared for January term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Smith
Eccles
Lemuel Richardson
Beckley
Thomas Maloney
Skelton
Smith
Reecie Bryant
Stotesbury
Bryant
William Lee
Post-Herald City
E. Bedford Morris
Morris
Donald Blankenship
Orville Eugene Arbogast
Etta Lee Freeman
Perry Robert Taylor
Jerry Robert Taylor
Jerry Redden
Woodrow Mullins
Rush Dean Roark
Fred Woodie
Roger Edward Caldwell
James Edward Sargent
Michael J. Stone
John Kelley Daniels
William Dale Jackson
Tommy Hargis
Henry Cook
Denzil Robert Acord
Dennis Harless Burke
Arthur Eugene Ramsey
Irene
Raymond Daniel
Franklin Acey Cox
Allen Dunbar
John Redden
Paul Thomas Cook
James Roland Shadrick
Jerry Bennett
William Wisen
James W. Scott
Harold E. Robinson
Orville D. Rickman
Alice Owens
Wilbert F. Monroe
John Berry
Kenneth Adkins
Amanda Bare
Kenneth Ferrell
Luster E. Welch
Harvey Fleck
Percy Galloway
John D. Hughes
Public Service Authority
Johnny Gavin
Johnny E. Rogers
Freddie E. Cooper
Woodrow Davis
Justice of the Peace
Samuel Price
Buster Powell
Dale Cole
John Doe
Bill Turner
Bill White
Henry Clark
Dennis Burks
Marie Surface
James T. Surface
October Temperatures Expected Above Normal
Beckley residents may expect above normal temperatures for October per the U S Weather Bureau at Raleigh County Memorial Airport. Forecasted normal precipitation is 2.33 inches. September saw above normal temperatures and rainfall total 8.27 inches with 5.34 inches in a 24 hour period. Urbanak reports 12 clear days, six partly cloudy, 12 cloudy and a peak wind of 23 mph. Thunderstorms occurred once on the 28th, unusual for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
U. S. Weather Bureau
Raleigh County Memorial
Richard Urbanak
Byrd Addresses United Fund Workers at Kickoff
Senator Robert Byrd joins United Fund Workers at a kickoff luncheon to urge local action for the 1965 drive. UF president Alan Susman and campaign chairman Phillip Payne stand nearby as Byrd calls for everyone to strive toward the $69,200 goal to aid the less fortunate and support community plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Byrd
DW. Va
Center
United Fund Workers
Sophia
Alan Susman
Phillip Payne
Byrd
Curtain Callers Need More Men Readings Slated
Mrs Muriel Hodel director says national pastime kept men home as Curtain Callers second production drew ten applicants Sunday including one man. Private readings possible by calling 253 3809. cast not yet chosen. Rehearsals may start late October with a December first week production target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Muriel Hodel
Hodel
Cincinnati Redlegs
Three Lawsuits Filed For Court
Promissory notes fuel three lawsuits filed in the circuit clerk’s office Monday. Leonard and Marie Wood sue William C. and Angela White for 3512.99 on an original 7400 note dated June 3 1963, with Kermit A. Locke as counsel. Pure Oil Co sues Archie Frier Fred Barker and Texie Barker for 571.72 for goods and petroleum products, represented by Truman L. Sayre. John Sexton and Co sue William Rutherford doing business as Bowl Wick Restaurant for 390.50 on a note for goods delivered Apr 17 1963 to Jan 17 1964, Sayre also represents that plaintiff. The Forget-Me-Not is the Alaska state flower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit
Leonard and
Marie Wood
William C
Angela White
Kermit A. Locke
The
Pure Oil Co
Archie Frier
Fred Barker
Texie Barker
Sayre
Walkout at Stanaford Mine Continues
Employed workers at the Stanaford No 2 Mine of the New River Co remain on strike after the discharge of Roy Green as they picket other New River mines. Local 2325 cites seniority and posted vacancy notices, with about 100 men on the panel awaiting rehiring before new hires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanaford No. 2
New River Company
Lonnie Grear
UMWA
Roy Green
Grear
Green
Harrah
Painl
Court to Pick Election Officials in Raleigh County
Raleigh County Court convened at 10 a m to select election officers for November. Lists from county chairmen of both parties were incomplete at convening. The court set October 13 to rule on paving Reservation Street off Harper Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Reservation Street
Harper Road
Carpenter Example of NEPH Observance 20th Anniversary
Don Carpenter of MacArthur is highlighted during National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week as an example of capability. After injuries in 1950 in Korea with arm amputated, he spent 18 months in hospitals and now runs the Bradley Mine Electric Service office in Prosperity. He completed two years at Beckley College and is married with two children. Clarence Gills and Bairs win factory and driving awards. chapter earns floating trophy for new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Carpenter
MacArthur
Carpenter
Bradley Mine Electric Service
Prosperity
U. S. Army
Korea
Japan
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
Cecil Toney
Beckley College
David Wayne
Kimber Lee
Gallagher to Speak at Beckley Labor Council Meeting
Jesse Gallagher, director of AF of L, CIO Region 9, will discuss the council’s community service role while addressing union members at the Beckley Area Labor Council meeting. The event is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the union hall on Valley Drive. Gallagher, based in Cleveland, oversees labor groups in Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia, and helped present the charter when Beckley council was founded in 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Gallagher
AF of L
CIO Region 9
Area Labor Council
Beckley Area Labor Council
Valley Drive
Gallagher
Cleveland
Ohio
Kentucky
Virginia
Underwriters To Hear VA Head Basil R Sweeney
VA official Basil R Sweeney will address Beckley Life Underwriters Association at noon Friday at Wick Restaurant. He will discuss disabilities not service connected retirement after 65 and widow benefits for WWI WWII and Korean War. A Q and A session follows and Part II Life Underwriting Training Course starts late October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil R. Sweeney
W. Va
Department of Veterans Affairs
Beckley Life Underwriters Association
Bowl Wick
O. L
Tommy) Hager Jr
Levin Appearance Cancelled at YMCA Tonight
Artie Levin scheduled to speak at 7:30 p m at the YMCA has cancelled due to sudden illness and hospitalization of his wife. The program will be rescheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levin
Artie Levin
YMCA
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richardson and
Maloney
Krun-chee
Krun EU
United Fund
Alaska
Dodge
Coronet
Dart
Chrysler Motors Corporation
Beckley—Duncan-Catron Motor Co., Inc
Prince S
Lewisburg
Greenbrier Motor Company, Inc
Fairlea
Phillips Motor Company, Inc
Main St
Bob Hope
N@C-TV
Stanaford Mine
B. H. Bair
B. C. Aliff
Clarence Gills
Crab Orchard
Ford
Bill Bair
Grandview
West Virginia
Model A Ford Club
Charles
Grandview Club
Chief Logan
Logan
Kanawha Valley
Charleston
Labor Council
Modern School OF Practical Nursing
Beckley Newspapers Corp
Box M-1
Beckley, W. Va
Martel
PSP
V7 Power Company
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