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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1958
Page
8
The League of Women Voters of West Virginia presents a prepared questionnaire for congressional candidates. The organization is non partisan and aims to promote informed and active citizen participation in government.
Biographical sketches of candidates John D. HoblitZell Republican age 45 Jennings Randolph Democrat 56 Dr Ken Hechler Democrat age 40s Dr Will E Neal Republican 82 with details on education, career, and public service in West Virginia politics. Describes board memberships, congressional service, and notable appointments.
Medina Ohio report details James Sinecek a 66 year old grandfather who said he was attempting to show his grandchildren a thing or two about undergoing treatment. He was brought to Medina Hospital after a fall that broke his leg and left him under observation. Also noted is H G Sterne at 116 Wilson St reported in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital and undergoing treatment during bicycle riding incident.
Lloyd Maffitt state editor of the Burlington Hawk Eye Gazette struggles with an allergy to printer's ink requiring rubber gloves when handling proofs and reading newspapers in Burlington Iowa.
The Logan family reports saving $17.40 in two weeks by using telephone service. They note time saved, driving and parking avoided, and peace of mind during floods and emergencies. They urge others to record their own experience to see the telephone as an outstanding bargain.
Beckley police court Monday night found Silas E. Richmond guilty of driving with improper registration and driving without a city operator's license, with a total fine of 25 dollars. Other rulings included William Moss fined 10 dollars for running a red light after a three vehicle crash on Second Street at First Avenue.
The regular monthly meeting of the Raleigh County Board of Education will be held today at 7 30 p m in its offices in the court house.
Last rites for Hiram Wood 69 of Midway will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Midway Primitive Baptist Church with Rev. Dowell Stover and Rev. Tom Eldreth officiating. Burial in Shumate Cemetery. Survivors include wife Lillie Tolliver Wood five daughters three sons a stepson four brothers two sisters and 26 grandchildren four great grandchildren. Anther son Billy was killed in World War III. Pallbearers Timmy Wood James Wood Douglas Polk Jimmy Wood Roy Coulson and Jack Ruble.
Forest Dallas Maye 22 of Ghent was released from Raleigh County Jail after posting a $5 000 property bond for his next criminal court appearance. He is charged with murder in the April 10 killing of Thomas Pace 63 of Fireco and had been jailed since April. Lindy Givens 19 of Cool Ridge was found guilty last week of second degree murder in the same case and faces sentencing at term end.
Capt Gordon Anderson greets First Lieutenant Amos Rogers newly assigned adjutant at the Beckley Main Recruiting Station for a two year period Rogers has four years Army service and recently returned from Munich Germany He is a 1954 University of Georgia graduate His wife and two children reside in Georgia and will join him soon in Beckley
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