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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1966

Page

2

Suit Charges Fireman Clyburn Maintains Nuisance

In Raleigh County circuit court a plaintiff accuses fireman Chester Clyburn and Sylvia Clyburn of maintaining a nuisance by renting a Clyde Street dwelling to Beckley College students. The suit seeks a permanent injunction to limit occupancy and regulate conduct amid unruly parties, loud radios, obscenity, and trash. The plaintiff proposes supervision by residents and a cap of five students. Clyburn reportedly bought the house August 31, 1965, and rented to six students in 1965-66, with plans to rent again.

Raleigh County Clyde St Beckley College Chester C. Clyburn Sylvia Mery Janu. Tolo Clyburn

Kidney transplant sought for Meadow Bridge youth

Kidney operation tests began for Lester Simms 23 of Meadow Bridge after two family members were tested. Simms, in critical condition for two weeks, may receive a kidney from a donor in North Carolina. A New Orleans hospital will perform the $20,000 operation, funded by donations to the Lester Simms Kidney Transplant Fund in Meadow Bridge.

Simms Meadow Bridge Appalachian Regional Hospital Noah Simms Linda Conover N. C New Orleans Lester Simms Box 67

Firm Readies Welch Site For SS Office

The Great Lakes Wrecking Co. of Chicago won a 9900 federal contract to remove dwellings at a Welch West Virginia site set for a 173000 Social Security district office. Senators Byrd and Randolph announced the award. The Welch area processes about 16000 monthly Social Security claims and 2964 new claims in 1963, with 51 percent disability claims.

Washington UPI Great Lakes Wrecking Co Chicago Ill Welch, W. Va U. S Robert C. Byrd Jennings Randolph D-W. Va Virginia Ave Broad St Welch Social Security Administration

Veteran C and O Railway Veterans Plan Convention

Huntington prepares for the 46th annual convention of the Veteran Employes Association of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway on September 17 at Camden Park. Members must have at least 25 years of C and O service. R W Cassidy notes lunch and speakers will follow the gathering.

Johnson proclaims Veterans Day honors past and present troops

President Johnson designated November 11 as Veterans Day in a statement honoring all who wore the uniform. He expressed special thoughts for U S troops in Viet Nam and those resisting aggression and violence there.

Veterans’ Day Washington UPI Johnson U.S Viet Nam

Deeds On File Real Estate Transfers Recorded in County Clerk

Real estate transfers list multiple pairings with districts and prices. Darrell D Davis et al to Jack D Bennett et al for 2000. John Favale et al to Bill Ray et al for 15700. Sue Lilly to Sterling Lilly et al for 5500. Shirley Halsey et al to Arnold Kidd et al for 15900. Frank Benjamin et al to Jacob Deweese near Midway with no value. Clarence Minnix to Joe Richards for 4500. George McGraw to Chessie McGraw for 3500. Flora Cochran et al to Thomas Cochran for 500. Woodrow Scarbro et al to Clifford Scarbro et al for 800. Mae Canterbury to Aaron Meadows for 700. Mabel Scalf to Audrey Lloyd for 2000.

Darrell D Lula Mae Davis Jack D Lorraine Bennett East Gulf Slab Fork District John Elizabeth Favale Bill Ray Nellie G. Phoebus Daniels Shady Spring Sue N. Lilly Sterling E Marjorie E. Lilly Crab Orchard Shirley J Raymond M. Halsey Jr Arnold Berton Gracie Jane Kidd Bowling Beckley Frank Benjamin Ruth Waters Jacob A. Deweese Midway Clarence Leroy Lucille Minnix Joe S. Richards Lilly Heights George and Anna McGraw Chessie M. McGraw Trap Hill Flora Cochran Marvin Whiteneck Eunice Pearl Eugene O’neal Thomas Monroe Cochran Woodrow Elizabeth Scarbrough Clifford D Nita M. Scarbro Table Rock Mae Chilson Canterbury Aaron R Georgia Meadows Mabel Scalf Audrey F. Lloyd Harper Trap Hill District

Point Express Pleads Guilty To Interstate Violation

Point Express Inc with offices in Charleston pleaded guilty Wednesday to violating the Interstate Commerce Act and was fined 2400 by U S District Court Judge John A Field Jr The carrier with terminals in West Virginia Kentucky and Ohio was charged for lacking medical certificates for drivers and allowing falsified daily logs under Motor Carrier Safety rules The case was brought by the Interstate Commerce Commission Bureau of Enforcement from a Bureau of Operations and Compliance report Point Express shut its Beckley terminal July 1 as an economic measure to cut overhead costs President Robert Hyman of Charleston said the move aimed to reduce costs while maintaining service and personnel and that the Beckley operation would be preserved in spirit if not location

Point Express, Inc Charleston U. S. District Court John A. Field Jr West Virginia Kentucky Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission Bureau of Enforcement Bureau of Operations and Compliance Robert Hyman Corporation Beckley

Hospital Files Two Debt Suits

Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital filed two debt suits in Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office. One names Samuel Glasco and Dorothy Glasco as defendants for $344.78 in medical services from March 1965. The other, against Clifton Mills, seeks $456.62 for services in December 1964. Suit seeks full amount plus interest and court costs. Attorney Anthony J. Sparacino represents the plaintiff.

Raleigh County Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Samuel Dorothy Glasco Clifton Mills Anthony J. Sparacino

Unsung Transformations Behind the Glamor of Stars

A playful critique asks how television and film stars appear sans makeup and costumed polish, noting fans sometimes imagine a stark, unglamorous look beyond the glossy surface. It teases curiosity about public figures and the craft of beauty in show business.

Action Is Ed at Raleigh County Armory Project Leader Weagel

Weagel served as chairman of the project with activities centered at the Raleigh County Armory. The phrase Action Is was connected to the ongoing plan and the chairmanship indicates leadership in the undertaking.

Raleigh County Armory Weagel

School And You Drawbacks In Innovations

Dear Mrs Light asks why education seems unchanged amid new methods and devices. NEA expert Bernard Friedlander cautions that innovations may misinterpret concepts curiosity and discovery while still needing basic facts and mechanics. Even first graders can learn with conventional methods without losing progress.

Susan Light Bernard Z. Friedlander NEA Journal National

Rev Webb to Speak at Harper Heights Church Services

The Rev Wade Webb of Arnett will be guest speaker at Harper Heights Missionary Baptist Church services Friday Saturday and Sunday starting at 7 p.m. The pastor Rev R D Powers says special nightly singing will be featured.

Wade Webb Arnett Harper Heights Missionary Baptist Church R.D. Powers

New York Men Hit With Record Cigarette Fine

Three New York men facing untaxed cigarettes charges were ordered to pay $34,942 each or serve 34,942 days in jail by Northampton County Alderman Francis Caslin. Ernest Varacalli 23 Victor Alberti 22 of Brooklyn and Remy Serra 40 of Springfield Gardens were linked to purchases in North Carolina under a revised code that imposes 25 dollars per untaxed carton plus costs.

Easton UPI New York North Carolina Northampton County Francis Caslin Ernest Varacalli Victor Alberti Brooklyn Remy Serra Springfield Gardens N.Y Caslin

Gettysburg Renamed When Seat of Adams County 1800

Original name of Gettysburg Pennsylvania was Marsh Creek Settlement. The town was renamed Gettysburg upon becoming the Adams County seat in 1800.

Gettysburg Marsh Creek Adams County

School Problems Sent to Susan Light at Raleigh Register

Send your school problems to Susan Light in care of The Raleigh Register. While she cannot answer each letter personally, letters of general interest will be answered in this column.

Susan Light Raleigh Register

Lesueur Named VOA White House Correspondent

Veteran broadcast newsman Larry Lesueur has been named White House correspondent for Voice of America, the local radio network of the U.S. Information Agency, it was announced Tuesday.

Lesueur Post Washington UPI Larry Lesueur White House Voice of America U.S

Police Lodge pistol match winners announced at State range

About 80 members and associates of Beckley Fraternal Order of Police attended a pistol match at the State Police range on U.S. 19 21. Darrel Morgan won with 261, Lee Burleson 238, and John McKay 236. Top active shooters were Lawrence Berker 288, T C Monk 277, and Paul Heslop 272. Next year may move to Mount Tabor lodge with a more formal rapid and slow-fire event.

Black Diamond Lodge No. 81 Fraternal Order of Police U.S Beckley Darrel Morgan Lee Burleson John McKay Don Murdock Ira Holliday Michael White James Bowling Charles Mece- Graw al Cole Drexel Kessinger Roy Harless Shady Spring Lawrence Berker Lake Stephens T. C. Monk West Virginia State Police Paul Heslop Chesapeake and Ohio Railway FOP Mount Tabor

Hayden Doing Fine After Urinary Infection Surgery

Sen Carl T Hayden 88, dean of the Senate, was reported recovering satisfactorily from a suprapubic cystotomy at Bethesda Naval Medical Center. Navy Capt William Fraser said the operation went beautifully, with steady pressure and a strong heart. The procedure aimed to relieve a persistent urinary tract infection and may lead to later prostate surgery.

Hayden Washington UPI Carl T. Hayden D-Ariz Senate Navy William &. Fraser Bethesda Navaledical Center

Dawn Chorus Pleases Those Who Wake With Birds

Early risers find delight in the morning birdsong as the first light breaks. The dawn chorus brings calm and natural music to start the day for many listeners.

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