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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1964

Page

2

Heck's discount chain to appeal Cabell ruling on Sunday closing vote

In Huntington UPI reports Heck's discount Stores plans to appeal a Cabell County Court decision that blocks a local option vote on Sunday closing. The court tossed a petition with about 7,300 names, 1,400 invalid, and said the rest fell 53 short, denying placement on the November ballot. A second petition of 1,000 names was submitted but not merged with the first. Heck's attorney says the state Supreme Court will be asked to compel the county to count the new signatures.

Huntington UPI Heck’s Discount State Supreme Court Cabell County Court Heck Cabell Court Heck’s

Rosary Rally Sunday by Bluefield Deanery Churches

The St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Beckley will host a Rosary Rally at Van Meter Stadium at 3 p.m. Sunday for the Bluefield Deanery, including Princeton, Bluefield, Welch, Hinton, Beckley, Mullens, East Rainelle, Lewisburg, Tazewell, Blacksburg and Wytheville. The program features a school children procession, Knights of Columbus, Family Rosary Pledge, a sermon by Rev. Paul Hickey, a lay speech by Ernie J. Berger, Rosary recitation led by William M. Houchins and Holy Name Pledge led by Dr. Frank Isoldos. Donis is general chairman of the rally. The event aims to inspire daily Rosary recitation and the public is invited to attend.

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Beckley Thomas L. Kerrigan Bluefield van Meter Stadium Princeton Welch Hinton Mullens East Rainelle Lewisburg Tazewell Blacksburg Wytheville Knights of Columbus James Farris Paul Hickey Ernie J. Berger William M. Houchins Frank Isoldos Don

Police Probe Break In At Maynor Teen Town

State police investigated a breaking and entering at Maynor Teen Town reported overnight. A caller at headquarters said the building was entered during the night and cigarettes and other items were taken.

Maynor

Deaths And Funerals Agnes Wills 59 Boston Mass

Funeral services for Agnes Wills 59 of Boston Mass will be held at 2 p m Saturday at Mount Clane Baptist Church Evanston Va Burial will follow in Austin Cemetery Evanston She died Wednesday after a brief illness Survivors include her mother Annie Garnell Beechwood four daughters and many grandchildren The body is at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Home Pineville before transfer to the residence today at 4 p m from Robertson Foglesong Funeral Home Pineville

Agnes Wills Boston Mass Mount Clane Baptist Church Evanston Austin Cemetery

Obituary notes for Madge Coleman and family notices

Mrs Madge Coleman 58 Ghent died after long illness in local hospital at 2 30 am today She was Church of God Mossy born Oct 2 1906 Rush Run daughter of Fred and Annie Hicks Patrick Survivors include four sons two daughters three brothers six sisters and 19 grandchildren Funeral at Mossy Church of God Sunday at 2 pm Rev T M Waldron in charge Burial in Mossy Church of God cemetery Body at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Friends may call after 2 pm Saturday Body will be moved to church one hour prior to services Evgeny Varga 84 leading Soviet economist died Thursday in Moscow after cardiovascular insufficiency due to apparent criticism of official Communist dogma on capitalism’s survival.

Madege Elizabeth Coleman Ghent Church of God At Fla George Charlotte) Markland Port Washington N. Y Frank Patrick Elgin Tex Fred Patrick Canton Ohio C. C S. C Mary Straughan Ashland Mossy Church of God T. M. Waldron Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Fulton Woody Elaine William Herman Wilbur Brenda Charleston Hobart Bradshaw Summersville N. J Robert Lee Bradshaw Mount Hope Trent and Purgan

Miss Pearl Lilly Funeral Arrangements Underway

Miss Pearl Kan sas Lilly 81 of Flat Top died at 9 45 am Thursday in a local nursing home after a short illness Born in Boone County on March 2 1883 she was a daughter of the late James and Dell Lilly Survivors include four sisters Virginia Neidlinger Palm Springs California Larretta Ward Woodland Hills California Veronica Braugner Hollywood California and Lola Boehner Glendale California The body is at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home.

Miss Pearl Kansas Lilly Boone County James and Dell Lilly Virginia Neidlinger Palm Springs Calif Larretta Ward Woodland Hills Veronica Braugner Hollywood Lola Boehner Glendale Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home

Services for Mrs Susie Workman Held at New Richmond

Funeral services for 76 year old Mrs Susie Workman of New Richmond were set for 11 am Saturday at the New Richmond Chapel with Rev Ronald Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Matheny. She died Wednesday in a Mullens hospital after a long illness. Born March 4 1888 she was the daughter of Andrew Jack Mullens and Harriett Trent Mullens. Her husband Floyd preceded her in death in February 1963. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are six sons Hobert and others.

Susie Workman New Richmond Ronald Adkins Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Matheny Workman Mullens Hospital Andrew Jack Harriett Trent Mullens Floyd Freewill Baptist Church Hobert

Drug Probe Expands to Cover Most Drugs Since 1938

The FDA plans a broad review of drugs marketed since 1938 after 1962 amendments require proof of effectiveness and safety. Proteolytic enzyme drugs lead a priority list, followed by fertility drugs tranquilizers iron preparations pediatric drugs and several others. The PMA challenges coverage of pre1938 licenses and a federal court in Wilmington hears the case with possible temporary exemptions.

FDA Joseph F. Sadusk Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association PMA Wilmington

Funeral services for Mrs Lucille Elaine Woody

Mrs Lucille Elaine Woody 57 of Minden dies after suffering an illness. Funeral services are set for 2 p m Sunday at the Glorious Church of God in Mount Hope with Elder Allen Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park. She arrived dead at Oak Hill hospital early Thursday.

Lucille Elaine Woody Minden Glorious Church of God Mount Hope Allen Wilson Greenwood Memorial Park Oak Hill Hospital

Juvenile Crime Prevention Tactics Across State Police Views

Juvenile crime discussion highlights parental liability and youth discipline. Watkins stresses parental responsibility and modern crime prevention roles for officers. Parkersburg Chief Callahan cites vandalism by middle and upper class youths and a harmless theft spree for kicks. Morgantown Chief Lewis notes limited vandalism, hub caps and minor damage with a small juvenile squad.

Watkins Parkersburg William Callahan Callahan Morgantown John Lewis Lewis

NYU professor emeritus Charles Hodges dies at 69

Charles Hodges 69 longtime NYU professor emeritus of international politics and pioneer radio news broadcaster died Thursday of a heart attack. He was a prominent figure in public affairs broadcasting and academic circles in New York City.

New York UPI Charles Hodges New York University

Funeral for Marjorie Valentine Sides in Glendora

Funeral services were set for Saturday for Marjorie Valentine Sides 76 known among World War I veterans as Sunny Valentine YMCA hostess for the AEF.

Glendora Calif Upia Marjorie Valentine Sides Sunny” Valentine YMCA AEF

Stanford professor William Irvine dies at campus home

Stanford author and Victorian era authority William Irvine, 58, died at his Stanford University campus home Wednesday night.

Stanford Calif UPI William Irvine Stanford University

Funeral services for Dr Clarence Poe held Saturday

Raleigh North Carolina Dr Clarence Poe 83 prominent Southern author analyst and editor died Friday funeral services scheduled for Saturday in Raleigh UPI report notes Poe influenced Southern literary and political writing and edited leading journals during his long career

Raleigh, N.C UPI Clarence Poe

Tax Form Changes Include Preprinted Names and Deductions

The article notes new IRS 1040 forms for next year with choices between new minimum and regular standard deductions while still allowing itemized deductions. Pre stamped names, addresses, and IRS account numbers will appear on many returns, with the Government Printing Office needing about 10 weeks to print the forms and instructions using 8.5 million pounds of paper and 70,000 pounds of ink.

Tien IRS Government Printing Office

Booked and Released From Raleigh County Jail

George Thomas Todd of Pine Knob was booked in the Raleigh County Jail at 5 30 p m on an arson charge. Harry Ayers of Maxwell Hill was discharged at 7 10 a m today after serving time on a petite larceny charge. Claude Ballard of Beckley served time on a check warrant and was released today.

George Thomas Todd Pine Knob Raleigh Harry Ayers Maxwell Hill Claude Ballard Beckley

Curtain Callers Open Playhouse Season With September Tide

The Curtain Callers enter final rehearsals for their first season play September Tide a romantic drama directed by Frankie Wheeler. It starts Wednesday at 8 15 p m at The Playhouse and runs four days through Saturday. Box office hours run daily 10 a m to 4 p m starting Monday.

Frankie Wheeler Playhouse

Chamber of Commerce Sets Noon Luncheon

Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce will discuss a new educational endeavor at a dutch treat luncheon. Robert R. Hamilton says members are invited to attend the noon meeting at the El Toro Room in the Beckley Hotel on Wednesday.

Beckley - Raleigh County

Seven Drivers Fined for Speeding on West Virginia Turnpike

Magistrate W A Burke fined seven out of state drivers for speeding on the West Virginia Turnpike on Thursday and Friday. Elizabeth F Ler of Winston Salem North Carolina Paul Bailey of High Point North Carolina Iris Jane Copher of Marion Ohio Robert Finny of Findlay Ohio Raymond Van Gunten of Findlay Ohio Thomas G Muncy of Pearlsburg Virginia and John Edward Watkins of Creole Ohio each paid 10 dollars plus costs. A local resident Darrell Barnett of Layland was fined five dollars for illegal passing.

W. Va W. A Gene) Burke Elizabeth F. Lesler Winston Salem N.C Paul Bailey High Point Iris Jane Copher Marion Ohio Robert Finny Findlay Raymond van Gunten Thomas G. Muncy Pearlsburg John Edward Watkins Creole Darrell Barnett Layland Burke

Frost Threatens Midwest Crops

A cold front dropped temperatures into the low 20s threatening late maturing Midwest crops. Snow fell in Upper Michigan while freezing drizzle hit portions of the state. Lows reached 20 in Fargo North Dakota and Aberdeen South Dakota. The Weather Bureau issued a hard freeze warning for Iowa and Minnesota. High school students in Hammondsport New York were released to tend frost damaged grape crops. A Southwest heat wave continued with Needles California 105 and Las Vegas Nevada 98. Burns Oregon hit 65, well below the prior day’s record.

United Press International Midwest Upper Michigan Fargo N.D Aberdeen S.C Weather Bureau Iowa Minnesota Hammondsport N.Y Needles Calif Las Vegas Nev Pacific Burns Ore

Ex-Beckleyan Thorne recalls lifesaving drug flight

Thorne learned of a rare experimental drug desferrnoxamine B known as Desferal, with only a few centers approved. After contacting Ciba, a Navy plane flew the supply from Duke Hospital in Durham to save Michael, with the Tate child fully recovered. Thorne, a 1951 Woodrow Wilson High School graduate, earned his MD from Duke. He married Mary Sue Shipe of Oak Hill. they have two children, Frank and Scott.

Thorne Ciba Pharmaceutical Co Ciba Duke Hospital Durham N. C Michael Tate Woodrow Wilson High School Duke University L. L. Thorne Hull St Mary Sue Shipe Oak Hill Frank Scott Margaret Louise Thorne

Mistrial Daughter Forgery Case Goes Forward in Court

The state has filed forgery and obtaining money under false pretenses charges against the man. He has pleaded not guilty. Expected witnesses in Pocahontas County Court include State Health Director N H Dyer and State Institutions Commissioner Chauncy Browning Jr.

Pocahontas County N. H. Dyer Chauncy Browning Jr

Baptist Church Revival Planned for Two Weeks

The Coal Marsh Missionary Baptist Church will hold a two week revival starting October 17 with daily services at 7 p.m. speaker Rev. J. F. Akers from Radford Virginia, a 68 year ministry veteran who has 298 000 converts and baptised 1900 persons. The Coal Marsh Choir will perform and a church bus will run during the revival inviting the public. Rev. M. H. Dinsmore of Lester extends the invitation.

Coal Marsh Missionary M. H., Dinsmore Lester

4-H Club Elects President Sue Meador

Sue Meador was elected president of the Crow Elementary School 4-H Club at a Thursday meeting. Other officers named include Stephen Link as vice president, Myra Brogan as secretary, Ronnie Brogan as treasurer, Larry Redden as reporter, Paula Ondo and Mary Lou Richmond as song leaders, and James Hicks as game leader. Herman Sydenstricker, a teacher at the school, serves as leader.

Sue Meador The Crow Elementary School Stephen Link Myra Brogan Ronnie Brogan Larry Redden Paula Ondo Mary Lou Richmond James Hicks Herman Sydenstricker

Three new mines to open in Raleigh and nearby counties

West Virginia Department of Mines permits indicate 14 jobs will be created by the openings of three new mines. Applications list S and J Coal Co No. 1 Raleigh with 5 employees owned by John Patterson of Daniels. H and W Coal Co No. 6 with 4 employees owned by Melvin Merritt of Clintonville. D and A Coal Co No. 3 Raleigh with 4 employees owned by Lacy Daniels of Prosperity.

Kley West Virgins Raleigh Lacy Daniels Prosperity

Pentecostal Holiness Church to Host Singtime

The Pentecostal Holiness Church of Eccles invites the public and all singing groups to a singtime on Sunday at 2 p m at the church.

Pentecostal Holiness Church of Eccles

Johnson vows TVA stay as campaign hits South

President Johnson, upbeat after Midwest stops, tours Kentucky and Tennessee pledging he will not sell the Tennessee Valley Authority. He argues TVA serves the people, notes its impact on the South and fertilizer and steam plants, and warns against dismantling it. He also frames the election as choice between moving forward and standing still.

Johnson UPI Midwest South TVA Kentucky Tennessee Eee Barry Goldwater Upper South People of America Goldwater War Memorial Building Nashville Tennessee Valley Authority White House Louisville

Humphrey Hits Johnson as Qualified for Presidency

Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey praised President Johnson as worthy of trust and the formidable responsibilities of the presidency. He said Johnson’s reason and experience make him eminently qualified, warning of the era’s potential to end time itself. Humphrey spoke at Princeton and planned appearances in Camden Tren ton Jersey City and Philadelphia.

Princeton N.J UPI Hubert H. Humphrey Johnson America Minnesota United States Humphrey Princeton University Camden Trenton Jersey City Philadelia Washington Philadelphia South Bend Ind University of Notre Dame Eleanor Roosevelt

Regular Baptists To Hear Rev Jack Davis

Rev Jack Davis missionary will speak at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services at Regular Baptist Church on Johnstown Road. Davis, on a one year furlough from Trinidad, is with the West Indies Mission in Homer City. Slides will be shown at the evening service. Public invited.

Regular Baptists Jack Davis Johnstown Road Lavern Wing Mr. Davis Trinidad West Indies Homer City

Goldwater urges crusade to curb Communist power in California

Sen. Barry Goldwater campaigned in California calling for a new crusade to reduce Communist power to a level that won’t threaten world peace. He spoke at a World Affairs Council lunch in Los Angeles, outlining peace through strength and warning against war through weakness. The trip followed stops in Lubbock, El Paso, and a coast-to-coast tour from Phoenix.

Los Angeles UPI Barry M. Goldwater California World Affairs Council America Free World Goldwater United States Hollywood Palladium Phoenix Arizona Lubbock el Paso Tex

Miller campaigns in Illinois as Goldwater target

Republican vice presidential nominee William E. Miller continues a day of campaigning in Quincy Illinois and heads to Lawrenceville before Evanston as part of a broader GOP push in four key states. Miller argues the Vietnam War will end only with Goldwater's election, linking his effort to historic 1952 Korea War ending pledge.

Quincy Ill UPI William E. Miller Mississippi Miller Illinois Johnson Springfield Peoria Lawrenceville Chicago Evanston Barry M. Goldwater Ohio Texas California Goldwater Cleveland Thursay St. Joseph Viet Nam Barry Gold

Father and brother recall car strike in Nebraska case

Sal Ecker’s son Gene was hit by a car in Nebraska after a car theft by a group of high school boys led by a youth named Gately. Gately admitted stealing the car, said he received money to save town, and directed his father to bring the boy home. The elder Gately flew to Nebraska to retrieve the youth.

Eugene Gene Salecker Gately Nebraska

Congo Premier Tshombe Leaves Cairo After Hostage Stay

Moise Tshombe, Congo premier, was held for three days in a UAR guest palace after attempting to disrupt the non aligned summit. He departed Cairo aboard a Belgian airliner with 43 staff, barred from university and hotels, returning to Leopoldville from Athens.

Cairo U.A.R UPI Congo Moise Tshombe Tshombe Cairo University Air Congo Athens Leopoldville

Four Lie Detector Tests Conducted at Pinecrest Sanitarium

Roy J. Virden, manager of Pinecrest Sanitarium, said only four persons received lie detector tests by the State Police related to alleged food thefts. Earlier reports stated all hospital personnel were being tested.

Roy J. Virden Pinecrest Sanitarium

Civitan Club to Operate Salvation Army Kettle

Beckley Civitan Club will again man the Salvation Army Christmas kettle from November 28 to December 25. Last year the drive raised 5000 dollars aiding 933 families, a club spokesman said. A new Civitan Club will form October 29 at Hurricane City Hall with at least two local members and visitors from other area clubs.

Beckley Civitans Salvation Army Civitans Hurricane

Three Youths Admit Vandalism of City Buildings

Three youths from Beckley area confessed Wednesday to painting the Class of 65 on Raleigh municipal buildings and other sites. They were ordered to appear in Juvenile Court Saturday. Police charged them with destruction of private property linked to the recent art spree across the city.

Bank of Raleigh Beckley Ani

Fairdale 4 H Club Elects New Officers

Timmy Lacy was elected president of the Fairdale Feath erweights 4 H Club at Fairdale Elementary School on Tuesday. Also elected were Vice President Richard Snuffer II, Secretary Karen Eubank, Treasurer Gary Honaker, treasurer Charles Griffith, song ender Charlene King and game leader Arnold Combs. The club meets on the first Thursday each month with the next meeting on Nov 5 at the school.

Timmy Lacy Fairdale Richard Snuffer II Karen Eubank Gary Honaker Reas Charles Griffith Song Ender Charlene King Arnold Combs

Five Men Enlist in Air Force at Main Station

The Air Force reports five men enlisted Thursday at the Main Station on Prince Street. They are Terry Paul Fleming of Marietta Ohio, son of Mrs. Leona Nahass. Henry Joseph Brack of High Street Beckley, son of Mrs. Eleanor F. Brack. Robert Francis Baumgard of Lancaster Street Beckley, son of Joseph and Mary Baumgard. Ralph Lewis Hinkle of Union, son of Russell and Violet Hinkle. and Dennis Gene Pence of Union, son of Verell and Mary Pence. The group will be sent to Lackland AFB Texas for basic training.

The Air Force Prince St Terry Paul Fleming Marietta Leona Nahass Henry Joseph Brack High St Beckley Eleanor F. Brack Robert Francis Baumgard Lancaster St Joseph Mary Baumgard Ralph Lewis Hinkle Union Russell Violet Hinkle Dennis Gene Pence Meverell

Fire Dept Answers Call At John Beckley Apartments

Beckley Fire Department responded to a 5 30 p m alarm at Neville Street in the John Beckley Apartments after a report of smoke. Investigators found an incinerator burning a large amount of papers causing the smoke. no damage was reported.

Fire Dept Beckley Fire Department John Beckley Neville Street Robinson Fire Department

Candy Day Sale Planned by Beaver Lions Club

Beaver Lions Club announces the completion of plans for a Candy Day sale on Saturday to benefit Lions International sight project. Rev. E W Powers named chairman, with Wetzel Brammer and Zina French assisting. Cartons of 20 varied candy rolls priced at $1 or more will be sold by girls with baskets visiting business districts.

Beaver Lions Club Lions International E. W. Powers Wetzel Brammer Zina French

Mabscott Town Council Meeting Postponed to Oct 15

The Mabscott Town Council will meet Thursday October 15 at 7 30 p m according to Town Recorder John Gravely The regular meeting Thursday was postponed and rescheduled to this date and time.

Mabscott John Gravely

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