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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1960
Page
3
Robert Bailey the Democratic nominee for Wyoming County prosecuting attorney submits a statement. He notes 14 years as prosecutor and urges cooperation with all agencies, including the County Court, to enforce law and help secure new industries for local employment.
Miss Betty Tackett married Roger Stone in a Glen Rogers Community Church ceremony. Rev. Glenn Robinson officiated an open double ring service with white chrysanthemum decor. The couple, both Glen Rogers High School graduates, will reside in Newark Ohio after a reception at the Tackett home.
Mitchell and Rosa Stokes of Calloway Heights sue Marvin M. Schlenker for 12500 alleging negligence in a September 23 automobile crash. Mrs. Stokes was driver. claim includes vehicle damage medical treatment and lost wages. Also filed is a 380.50 note suit against Jack B. White by Raleigh County Bank.
Mabscott Town Council meets at 7 30 p m to select a replacement for Elliott Wiseman who resigned last month due to ill health. The new member will serve until June 30 1961. Mayor James Sparacino announced the vacancy and agenda item.
The Mount Hope High School Hi Y Club met Wednesday at 7 p m in the Corral with President Earl Batten presiding. Officers listed were Eugene Gast vice president Pat Buffa secretary Tommy Kochinsky treasurer and Henry Buster Kizer sergeant at arms. A committee including Ricky Carter Donald Marchio Bill Chapman Tommy Kochinsky and Pat Buffa was formed to arrange a float for the Homecoming parade tonight before the Mount Hope football game.
A concise reference notes that there are nineteen countries or dependencies in the Near East region. The count includes recognized states and political entities varying by source, reflecting regional geopolitical classifications and naming conventions used in contemporary or historical contexts.
Men's Day services at Ebenezer Baptist Church will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday instead of 3 p.m. due to speaker Louis P. Clark of Philadelphia Pennsylvania adjusting his travel schedule.
Marshall G West Oceana attorney and Democratic House candidate replies to a University Register poll on issues likely before the Legislature He backs severance tax constitutional revision liquor by the drink referendum tax structure reform and creation of a Department of Natural Resources He argues a per unit tax on resources to curb loss of state revenue.
In Summers County an affidavit by Charles Ray Cooper claims a Department of Public Assistance caller demanded $20 monthly to the Republican Executive Committee chairman in the county. Democratic official J C Dillon Jr releases the statement and says Cooper was reimbursed. Cooper had volunteered and signed without compensation.
Mrs. Liza Lewis is a Beckley Memorial Hospital patient reported much improved ten days after admission for routine check up and treatment. Elder P. T. Curtis at Beckley Veterans Hospital is improving after three weeks of visitors at the home of Mrs. Ollie Wilson. Ernestine Ward and Willa Mae Scott visit Mrs. Wilson's home.
J Paul Bavely a Republican candidate for Fayette County assessor urges voters to restore a two party choice. He criticizes political bosses and pledges fairness through tax equalization while opposing waste and graft. He cites wartime prosperity and urges responsible American citizenship. He claims the assessor’s role is to ensure fair tax burden sharing and to avoid unnecessary taxes while supporting schools roads health and orderly society.
Barbara Callison, daughter of Mr and Mrs F B Callison of East Bank, was crowned Miss Golden Bear at West Virginia Institute of Technology Homecoming celebrations. A sophomore music major and Delta Theta Pi member, she also serves as MENC president and pianist for the Men’s Glee Club and won Miss Congeniality in the Miss Upper Kanawha Valley pageant.
About 100 attended the Fayette County Freewill Baptist Conference at Price Hill Church. Rev. Billy Sands preached in morning, with Rev. Mill Manefee and the Salem Quartet as singers. Rev. Robert Dean led the business session. delegates included Charles Ward and Eddie Thorne. Mrs. Ann Billy elected treasurer for next term, with January meeting at Bradley Church. Balzac quote closes report.
Two Fayette County Republicans, Benjamin H. Pettry Jr. of Oak Hill and Harvey Layne Jr. of Gauley Bridge, split on liquor issues but both support severance tax, constitutional revisions, and tax reform. Layne backs natural resources measures. Pettry would study and favors small claims courts and ending Justice of the Peace. Both offered policy stances ahead of publication. several Fayette candidates had already replied, while Vickers and Walker had not.
Three Beckley men forfeited bonds totaling 69 dollars in Beckley Police Court Thursday night. William Jones, 20, forfeited 24 dollars on charges of driving without a state or city license and improper registration. Earl Gilbert, 21, forfeited 25 dollars on reckless driving. Sherman R. Horton, 28, forfeited 20 dollars on blocking traffic and driving without a chauffeur's license. All arrests occurred on prior dates.
A large Billups family reunion gathered at W. A. Billups residence in Weirwood on Sunday. Attendees included Master Sgt. Henry J. Billups of Fort Knox Kentucky and family, Grover Billups of Patuxent River Naval Air Station Maryland, Ernest and Roy Billups of Pax, A. D. Evans of Fayetteville, Virginia Williams of Beckley, and Ethel Billups of Weirwood with two absent Ira Billups of Akron Ohio and Mrs Other Humphrey of Sundial. Grandchildren Norman Collier and Bill Tyree plus Alfreda Evans Susanne Williams Marlene Charlene Billups Michael Gregory Gary Billups and three great grandchildren Mark Tyree Steve and Debra Collier were present. Other relatives and friends included Layton Billups Howard Paul Billups Ruth Aliff Johnny Gavin Irene Martin Judith Kay Vickie Painter Moss Lively and more.
Vermont, in 1791, achieved statehood as the first new state admitted to the United States after the original thirteen. This milestone marked a key expansion of the young nation and set a precedent for future additions.
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