Second Murder Trial Ends In Acquittal
Dallas Milam, 20, formerly of Cool Ridge, was acquitted of first degree murder in the slaying of a Cleveland police lieutenant. Three common pleas judges returned the verdict after six days of trial. Milam tried to shake the judge’s hand as the verdict was read. the judge declined.
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Dallas Milam
Cool Ridge
Common Pleas
Milam
William K. Thomas
Ella Milam
Lyons
Buchanan
Lentz
Adrian B. Fink
John T. Corrigan
Understanding Tort Law and Civil Wrong in Automobile Cases
The article explains the tort concept as a civil wrong compensable by damages, contrasted with crime. It covers duty of care in driving, reasons torts arise from unreasonable conduct, and notes that tort actions are brought by victims, not the state.
PTA Projects For Teel School Year
New Teel homeroom PTA officers are Mrs. Eugene Warden as chairman, Mrs. Bill Woods as secretary, and Mrs. Ernest Allenbaugh as publicity chairman. The group outlined yearlong projects including an H club leader, a polio clinic at the school, lawn improvements, highway signs, and traffic congestion relief near the school.
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Eugene Warden
Bill Woods
Ernest Allenbaugh
Parent
Beckley Doctors Accepted Into Urological Association
Dr. B. B. Richmond and Dr. Ralph T. Artman of Beckley will obtain active membership in the American Urological Association at the 17th annual Mid-Atlantic Section meeting held at The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs from November 11 to 14. Dr. Louis M. Orr of Orlando is also mentioned in the notice.
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B. B. Richmond
Ralph T. Artman
Beckley
American Urological Association Inc
Mid-Atlantic
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
Louis M. Orr
Orlando
Kenneth E. Blund
Peter Ladewig
Charleston
West Virginia University Medical Center
Morgantown
Edgar Burns
New Orleans
Mid-Atlan
Charles A. Hoffman
Huntington
Bureau Of Mines Lists Jobs For Safety Workers
The Bureau of Mines announces examinations for safety representatives with applications due to the executive secretary at Washington 25 D C. Positions pay from 4040 to 9890 dollars yearly and require written tests on safety planning in mining sectors plus advanced subject-matter tests for higher grades. Interviews assess personal qualities and a stamina test for rescue work. Details are in civil service announcement No 213 B and forms are available from Zane E Lilly in Beckley or the U S Civil Service in Washington.
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U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Bureau of Mines
Department of the Interior
Washington
D. C
Zane E. Lilly
Beckley
U. S. Civil Service
Gop
Tips to speed social security benefits applications
Stanley Earl Beckley district manager urges applicants to submit proofs when applying for benefits to speed processing. Early contact by phone can ensure necessary evidence is gathered promptly, especially for retirement cases with age and earnings data. The office can advise on required documents and potential sources and is open 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
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Stanley Earl
Beckley Social Security Office
Social Security Office
Earl
Beckley
Sunday Night Services Planned At Surveyor
The Rev. A. F. Clendenin will preach at 7 p m Sunday in the Surveyor Methodist Church. He was recently appointed to the Glen Daniel charge which includes Harper and Glen Daniel as well as Surveyor.
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A. F. Clendenin
Surveyor Methodist Church
Clendenin
Glen Daniel
Harper and
Surveyor
Raleigh County Old Age Assistance Totals For September
The September report shows 609 old age assistance cases in Raleigh County with total payments of $15,931 and an average monthly award of $26.16. Aid to the blind includes 47 cases totaling $1,387, average $29.51, while permanently and totally disabled cases number 410 with $12,135 in awards, average $29.60. Aid to dependent children covers 800 cases involving 3,300 children and caretakers, totaling $67,964, with an average per case of $84.96 and $20 per child or caretaker.
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Raleigh County
Department of Public Assistance
Raleigh
4-H Club Elects Officers at Morton Reeves School
Gwendolyn Pannell is elected president of the Wise Owl 4 H Club at Morton Reeves Elementary. Paula Wilson is vice president with Norgina Wright as assistant secretary and Olive Whitted as treasurer. Mary Barksdale leads games and Florence Ferrell leads songs. Members on the program committee include Marion Brown Barbara Turner and Betty Gray. Mrs M R Jackson is leader and Venida Young is reporter.
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Gwendolyn Pannell
Wise Owl
Morton-Reeves Elementary School
Paula Wilson
Norgina Wright
Olive Whitted
Mary Barksdale
Florence Ferrell
Marion Brown
Barbara Turner
Betty Gray
M. R. Jackson
Venida Young
Rutledge Rites Set Wednesday
Final rites will be conducted for Charles Henry Rutledge age 71 of Harper Road at 2 p.m. Wednesday at The Methodist Temple with Reverend J B F Yoak Jr and Reverend Glenn W Stewart of Charleston in charge. Burial is in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The body will be moved from Melton Mortuary to the Rutledge home at 1 p.m. today and to the church an hour before services. Pallbearers are W H Carey W G Williams W H Shannon W L Bostic W E Wassum M V Jones and G C Stollings.
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Charles Henry Rutledge
Harper Road
Methodist Temple
J. B. F. Yoak Jr
Glenn W. Stewart
Charleston
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
Melton Mortuary
W. H. Carney
W. G. Williams
W. H. Shannon
W. L. Bostic
W. E. Wassum
M. V. Jones
G. C. Stollings
Motorists Urged to Check Vehicle Inspection Stickers
State Police Col Hazen Fair warns many cars on state highways have expired safety stickers. Through October this year 235048 vehicles have been inspected, down from 321261 in the same period last year. Owners should verify sticker dates and have October 1958 inspected again in October this year.
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Col. Hazen Fair
Colonel Fair
Sophia High elects new Hi Y officers and leaders
Newly elected Sophia High School officers are seated and standing in the group photo. Shelby Wayne McVey is Hi Y president and Stella Cook is Tri Hi Y president while Larry Bays serves as Hi Y secretary, Loretta Young as Tri Hi Y treasurer, Timmy Woods as Hi Y chaplain and Melissa Curvin as Bible.
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Sophia High School
Shelby Wayne McVey
Hi-Y
Stella Cook
Tri- Hi-Y
Larry Bays
Loretta Young
Tri-Hi-Y
Timmy Woods
Melissa Curvin
Bible
Drivers Face City Permit Pressure From Delinquent List
The Register reports a city police list of about 500 drivers needing permits, with 22 from the list renewing at city hall on Saturday. Officials note an unusually high one day license issuance for the season, warning that driving without a permit incurs a $10 fine and requires purchase of the permit.
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The
Register
Bantamweight Boxing Champion Alphonse Halimi Known as One of Thirteen
Alphonse Halimi, a bantamweight boxing champion, is identified as one of thirteen children in recent reporting. The note highlights his large family background alongside his status as a world titleholder.
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Alphonse Halimi
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