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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1962
Page
2
NAACP case opens in Beckley federal court against Summers County Board of Education. Willard Brown says the group seeks Edith Goode back pay for 1957-58 when she was not employed due to race, plus $2,097 in back pay and punitive damages to be fixed by the court.
A German bride and an American Army sergeant, married about a year, jumped from a ditched plane and were rescued while the husband is missing with two children feared to still be missing. Captain John D. Murray is praised for a miracle landing as three engines failed after takeoff from McGuire AFB. Civil Aeronautics Board probes possible fuel fault. Canadian and British vessels again search near sunset with ships Celerina Bonaventure Juliet and Owasco, awaiting daylight.
West Virginians show a rising taste for imported autos. State DMV data list 18,492 foreign cars titled in the current fiscal year, with 14,437 from Germany or England. Additional makes come from Italy France Japan Sweden and Czechoslovakia.
Albert F. Webb aged 76 of Arnett was discharged from Raleigh General Hospital after treatment for gunshot wounds suffered in a neighborhood shooting on September 7. Webb’s condition improved as doctors reported stabilization and release.
An ad claims Alva-Tranquil tablets reduce nicotine cravings and calm nerves. A Skokie, Illinois user states quitting smoking improved mood and energy after two tablets. The promotion urges readers to seek genuine Alva-Tranquil tablets from their druggist with patent details.
Two Beckley residents will travel to Washington for a two day briefing on the Public Works Acceleration Act. Raleigh County Court President John C Ward and Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce president Randolph Webb will attend. The session, led by Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges, aims to show how counties can benefit and secure federal funds. Ward noted potential $2 to $3 million for Raleigh County with a 75 25 matching basis for airport jet strip and Stephens Lake projects.
Raleigh County Park Board asks the county court for 7500 to repair Little Beaver Dam and expand beach area, 2500 for a tennis court and playground at Fitzpatrick Park, plus drainage, a bridge, and a boat. Court cites gate receipts as part of county totals and unavailable for park upgrades. committee to meet SRC on right of way. centennial light proposal studied. no funds available for project.
Several defendants appeared before Magistrates Burke and Rodriguez on charges ranging from drunken driving to trespassing and defective muffler. Andy Adkins and Orville Foster forfeited $50 bonds for no-shows, James Vetere posted $25, Jess Prunesti paid $5 for muffler, David Dixon remanded on trespass, and Wil liam Early’s check issue was settled. Additional cases include Dasil McKinney fined for speeding, Carl Armstrong jailed for assault and intoxication, and a 16-year-old runto juvenile custody. Alfred Collins released after serving time for tampering and donating blood.
During Monday's hearing Governor Barnett issued an executive order denouncing federal power as usurpation and asserting public officials must not acquiesce to federal decrees. He cited interposition to place state rights above federal law, a doctrine long ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Robert G. Richmond, 32, Crow, was cited for failure to have his vehicle under control after a two car accident on U S Route 21 at Beaver at 7 45 a m today. State Police said Fermine Walker, 37, Odd, had stopped his 1957 model car in a traffic lane waiting for a car in front to left turn when his car was struck from behind by Richmond s 1957 car. No injuries were reported. Approximately 600 damages to both vehicles.
At Kinloch Missouri a shooting and fires sparked by a police encounter set off protests around City Hall. Wounded bystander Anthony Williams was treated and released. Daniel Dortch was killed resisting arrest as Officer Roosevelt Mason faced a departmental hearing. A 10 pm curfew was imposed as authorities deployed riot control and riot weapons to restore order.
Potter school superintendent and the State Board of Education clashed as Patteson and Underwood spoke in favor of an amendment. Patteson called it generally a good thing while Underwood urged passage as a major step to strengthen the governor's office and its responsiveness. Barron discussed a 13 point education program, saying no major tax increase would be sought in 1963 and aiming to raise funds within existing revenues. He plans a later meeting with legislative leaders to decide how much money can be allocated for education, warning the first year will stay within a modest scope and not seek $15 million.
In Bristol England an elderly woman told rescuers it does not hurt as she was freed from beneath a truck. She smiled and explained the pain is artificial after being trapped for a time. The incident happened Monday and rescuers worked to free her.
Three witnesses testified on Monday in the Arnold Lee Vance murder trial in Fayetteville. Trooper Wiant said the 15‑year‑old suspect discussed the Wingrove‑Broyles killings freely and did not show force or distress during questioning. Oak Hill officials described Vance and Roger Belcher’s arrest for breaking and entering and detailed Vance’s account of the killings and thefts at the Wingrove residence. The four‑page statement dated March 29, 1962, is signed by Vance and Chief Janney, with the court recessed to resume at 1:30 p.m.
Carlos Spradley of Beckley posted a $500 property bond in City Police Court and waived to the grand jury on multiple traffic offenses including speeding, no city operator’s license, no registration, and littering. JOHN L. HOLLIDAY of Parkwood Drive pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $20. Forfeitures listed: Betty Jean Reed $15, W. D. Holliday Jr. $117, Charles Whalen Jr. $20, Grant C. Bailey $15, James Lee Davis $21, Vernin Heywood $21, Virgil Williams $20 plus $9 costs. Intoxication forfeitures totaled $131.
Democrats express confidence the Senate will approve a pared down omnibus farm bill, delivering a partial victory for President Kennedy. The compromise includes tools to reduce farm surpluses and follows a 202 to 197 House passage amid solid Republican opposition.
Funeral services for Mrs Ina Mabel Kelly 46 Glen White will be held at 2 p m Wednesday at MacArthur Church of God with Rev Mrs Fuson Eccles officiating burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens She died Monday night after a long illness She was a Raleigh County resident member of the MacArthur Church of God Survived by husband Carson C Kelly father George L Richardson three brothers and two sisters Pallbearers listed The body remains at Caffee Funeral Home until an hour before services
Billy C Cook 35 of Corinne died in a Roanoke Virginia hospital after two weeks illness. He served in the U S Army in World War II. Surviving are his wife Blanche and five Roanoke daughters, five brothers, five sisters. Body to be returned to McDougal's for funeral. Mollie A Evans 79 of Whitesville died in a Charleston hospital after two weeks illness. Funeral in Whitesville First Presbyterian Church with burial at Estes Cemetery Ameagle. Survivors include six sons a daughter a stepson a stepdaughter three brothers a sister 26 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. Body at Valley Funeral Home until church services.
Mrs Maude Stanley Toney 70 of Harper Road dies after brief illness in a local hospital. Funeral at Mount Tabor Baptist Church conducted by Rev C S Donnelly with burial in Mount Tabor Cemetery. Born March 28 1892 in Mount Tabor she was daughter of Chester and Eliza Stanley. Survived by three brothers Frank Raymond Stanely Monis Stanley. three sisters Ada Christian Stella Lively Cleo Stanley. niece Edith Stanley Snuffer. Body to remain at Keyser Bryant Funeral Home until services.
The article outlines vacancies and candidate status in Raleigh County for the upcoming general election. It lists term vacancies on both parties, unfilled GOP spots after the May primary, certified State Senate candidate O A Phillips, and nominations for House of Delegates and county offices. Incumbents and challengers for several posts are named, with party alignments and ballot positions noted.
DETROIT UPS competitors may follow GM as it announces a blanket two year and 24000 mile warranty on 1963 cars and trucks, doubling the prior 12 month 12000 mile standard except Lincoln which already offered 24 month 24000 mile. In London UPD Registrar Kathleen Busby retires after 40 years of civil marriages as a spinster.
Lincoln Calloway six month old son of Lincoln and Margaret Foster Calloway of Fayetteville will be laid to rest at Winston Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Ernest Barley presiding. Burial follows at Light Cemetery in Winston. He died Monday in Oak Hill hospital after a short illness. Survivors include sister Verna Jean at home. paternal grandmother Mae Calloway of Logan. maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Foster of Fayetteville. Body to be moved from Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill to the uncle Jesse Foster's home today at 4 p.m. and to church one hour before the service.
Mrs. Ora Sutton Hudson 78 of Green Bank dies in Marlinton hospital after long illness. Final rites at Green Bank Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Robert Harshberger. burial in Arbovale Cemetery. Survived by son Lyle Hudson of Beckley. member of Wesley Chapel Methodist Church. Born Green Bank May 29 1884.
Robert P. Trapasso 66 of Red Star died Monday at an Oak Hill hospital after a short illness. He owned Rob erts Filling Station in Red Star and belonged to Sts Peter and Paul Church in Scarbro. Born in Italy December 1 1895, he was son of Frank and Mary Trapasso. Survivors include his wife Valeria two sons Robert Jr and Frank a daughter Lillian Miller a stepson William Risko and three sisters. Body at Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill.
West Virginia Attorney General rules that Episcopal Church trustees must pay property taxes on 1,500 acres at Peterkin Conference Center in Hampshire County. Most land is leased from Hampshire Corp for 50 years. taxes assessed on 1,450 acres, 50-acre portion tax exempt. Paragraph notes facilities used for non worship purposes and timber sales. potential for reclassification or constitutional challenge.
Wreckage of a Navy patrol plane found on Montague Island Alaska confirms all 10 aboard dead. Switzerland seeks associate membership in the European Common Market. Senate passes a joint resolution authorizing a gold medal for General Douglas MacArthur. California passes 1965 foreign language teaching mandate. San Francisco plans elementary courses in multiple languages. Mrs. Mary Gallagher remains NBC Price Is Right champion with winnings near $18,000 after a mink coat win. Graf ton gets $19,000 advance for planning community recreational facilities to cost about $1,258,500 with construction due next April. Pleasant County tops Centennial fundraiser with a $1,800 contribution. Bethany College to award an honorary doctor of laws to former student Paul A Miller on October 4.
Raleigh County planners consider designated agricultural commercial industrial and residential zones. Chairman James Lilly notes regulations under review include 40 foot setbacks for subdivisions and permits for structures within 40 feet of rights of way or 60 feet from highway centers. Commercial buildings must use mineral materials and provide parking. homes require five foot side yards. Setbacks for state roads likely 40 feet from right of way or 60 feet from roadway center. Next meeting is Monday Oct 8 at 7 30 p.m. at the courthouse.
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