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3 Escapees Get BECKLEY WST-KERALD, W. VA, TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 17,1964 SEVEJf VICTOR F. HAW- kins, erf Victor died at his Federal Judge John A. Field called the cue "the most vicioui to before me since At the time of their escape, Betty Jo Hansen, of ladiaaapo- lii, was serving a five year term lor bank robbery. Nona Mte SheHon, also of Inditnapo- i- lis, was serving four years for bank burglary and aiding a post office burglary, and the Dortch woman a six moothj-to-two year sentence for interstate car theft from Little Rock, Ark.

Two other reformatory inmates, Susan Burke, 35, and Patricia Vivian Cash, 26, also received additional sentences Monday for assault and escape, Both pleaded guilty to two counts charging them with assaulting an officer and attempted escape. They were given three year terms on each count to run concurrently and also consecutively with their present sentences. Other action saw Judge Field defer sentencing Charles Wick Maloney, 45, of Bradshaw, McDowell County, until May 1. The former Bradshaw postmaster pleaded guilty to three counts of emberstling $2,800 from the post office and falsifying his financial records. A of moonshine whisky indictments also were returnecl by the grand jury sworn in Monday.

AM. Galford Dies In Virginia GAP MILLS (RNS) Mrs Allie Wilson Galford, 51, of Gap Mills died Sunday morning in a Scholarship Received By School In Princeton PRINCETON (RNS)-- Mercer manufacturers of welding sup- County Vocational School has plies and equipment, conducts Plays Scheduled At White Sulphur School Today "Curses the Villain is Foiled" by Henry Rowland will be one of the two plays that will be presented by the Drama Club of White Sulphur High School today at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. OneybeU Ellison Dies Of Cancer ALDERSON (RNS) Mrs. Oneybell Ellison, 62, died Sunday morning in a Clifton Forge, hospital after a long illness.

She died of cancer. A member of the Holy Mount Zion Church in Alderson, she was born at Blue Sulphur Springs. Her husband preceeded her in death several years ago. Surviving Mrs. Lucy are a daughter, Grayson of New PRINCETON (RNS) Mem- ers of the Princeton Rotary 'lub heard "The Cumberland TVO," a Princeton folk-singing uo composed of Lowell Lewis nd Eddie Effron, in a musical rogram at their meeting Fri- ay at the Virginian Hotel.

The two boys, students at 'rinceton High School, sang everal songs for the Rotarians ncluding, "This Land is Your "Freight Train," "John lardy," "Rock Island Line," nd "Molly The program was introduced Tom Seaver, program chair- nan. It was announced at the meet- ag that four students from the trea would attend the Fifth Krld Affairs Institute at West Virginia University April 3-4 un- er the sponsorship of the local lub. Students selected to attend he institute include Otis Mann, Athens High School; Bernard Cades, Oakvale High School; jarry Davis, Spanishburg High School; and Robert Jackson, 'rinceton High School. William Ipuchins, Oakvale principal, rill accompany the boys on the rip. Lessons Are Given By Circle Members ALDERSON (RNS) Two circles of the Presbyterian Vomen of the Church held their torch meeting Thursday.

Members of the Afternoon Circle met at the home of Mrs. Nash with 14 members iresent and a guest, Mrs. Elvin Roberts. Mrs. J.

W. Raine taught the Bible lesson which had as its heme, "Comfort From The Psalms," one of a series of lessons being studied from the Psalms. Mrs. Ashby Huffman reviewed he monthly emphasis article on 'Evangelism." Miss Louise McVey was host- for the meeting of members 3f the Evening Circle. Present were 11 members and a guest, Vliss Pauline Johnson.

The Bible lesson, taken from he book of Psalrns, was entitled, "Individual Laments," and was presented by Mrs. C. 3. Bivens, Mrs. Elwin Roberts, tfiss Edwin Bryan, Mrs.

J. E. Craig and Miss Ellen Langley Johnson. Miss Johnson reviewed the monthly emphasis article on "Evangelism." Dinner Planned FRANKFORD Tickets for lie annual dinner of the Green- County Republican Execu- ive Committee will be $2.50, not $3.50 as was previously reported in the Post-Herald. The dinner will be held at Frankford High School April 6 at 6:30 p.m.

and Former Gov. Cacil H. Underwood will be guest of honor and featured speaker. ing part were Mrs. Harold Lilly, Mrs.

Lee White, Mrs. MureU Bostic, Mrs. Ralph Fasick and Mrs. Curtis Small. Refreshments were served to members named and others present as follows: Mrs.

Earl Herndon, Mrs. Charles HaE, Mrs. Raymond Hefner, Mrs. Carl Comer, Mrs. Minnie McClung, Mrs.

Kathryn Shafer, Miss Jackie Shafer, Mrs. James Smith, Mrs. Betty Zopp and Mrs. Dollie Shawver. School Official TaMo Church OAK HILL (RNS)-- The Rev.

Robert Hawks, superintendent of the Davis-Stuart School in Lewisburg, will be the guest speaker at the men's dinner meeting Wednesday at the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church. George K. Evans, President of the Men's group, said that a special musical program will also be provided at the dinner meeting under the direction of Tom Martin. Admission for the dinner is; $1.25 per plate. Mr.

Hawks attended Hampton- Sydney college and Union Theological seminary. He has held two pastorates before going to Davis-Stuart, one at Beaiton, Va. for two years and the other at Bluefield, Va. for four years. He.

has been superintendent at Davis-Stuart for the past three years. Davis-Stuart is a home for children between Lewisburg and Ronceverte. It was established under the ownership of the Synod of West Virginia, Presbyterian Church, U. for the benefit of orphans and denend- snt and neglected children within West Virginia. Three Are Charged HINTON (RNS) George Lyons of Pipestem was bound over to the action of the grand jury on a charge of felonious assault following a preliminary hearing held Thursday afternoon before Magistrate Jack Holt.

The charge against Lyons resulted from the wounding of James Earl Moye Feb. 10 when Moye was shot during an argument. Bond was set at $500 and Lyons posted bond, and was released. George Lively of alien gee forfeited a bond of $10 and costs on two charges when he failed to appear Monday before Magistrate Jack Holt on a charge of driving without an operators license and operating an automobile without registration card. Ralph Mann of Forest was fined $10 and costs on a charge of assault and battery when arrainged Mondav before Holt.

L-iiuon orge, nospiiaL Bora at Marlinton, May 9, 1913, she was a daughter cf Mrs. Lillian Wilson of Lexington, and the late Samuel B. Wilson. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Marlinton. Other survivors include her husband, Austin J.

Galford; two daughters, Loretta and Joyce, both at home; two brothers, William J. of Falls Church, and Willard Wilson of Martinton: and four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Whitlock of Petersburg, Mrs. Virginia Pritt of Lexington, Mrs. Irene Beverage of Richwood and Mrs.

Naoma Cutlip of Holden. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the Church of the Nazarene at Marlinton with the Rev. J. E.

charge. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery at Marlinton. The body will remain at AT- ritt Funeral Home in Covington, and will be taken to the church one hour prior to the funeral. Oak Hill Items OAK HTLL (RNS) Mrs. Glenna Coleman of Dothan has returned to her home after undergoing minor surgery at Oak Hill Hospital.

Mrs. William Koone of Trump Avenue is a patient in Oak Hill Hospital for observation a treatment. Mrs. Lura Campbell, mother of Mrs. Ruby Fernandze of Carlisle, is a patient in Oak Hill Hospital.

Jr. (Kit) Toney of Dothan has returned to Oak Hill Hospital for treatment. Mrs. Lloyd Rich is a patieni at Oak Hill Hospital. Mrs.

Elsie Hodges of Salem Road is improving at her home after a three weeks illness. Mr. D. F. Dorton, who is employed in Silver Spring, visited his family, Mrs.

D. F. Dorton and daughters Carol and Lisa over the weekend. Registration Todav MOUNT HOPE (RNS) A nouncement has been made by Principal James B. Twohig of the Mount Hope Elementary School, for pre-school registration to be held today from 1 to 2 p.m.

At this time the county health nurses will be at the school to give required Immunizations for admittance to the school in the fall. A child must be 6 years of age before Nov. 1 to be able to enter and enroll in schoo for that year. Required documents such as birth certificates and record of Immunizations should also be brought by the parents at this time. There are 20 thousand species of birds in the world.

raxx- -1 1 rri 1M York; two sons, Harry of Trenton, N. and William E. of Princeton. N. a sister, Mrs.

Ned James of Alderson; and eight grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted -t 2 p.m. Wednesay in the Soiy Mount Zion Church with the Rev. Mrs. Alfreda Goforth officiating.

Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery at Alder- on. Pallbearers will be John Kelly, Gorman Burger, Lawrence Anderson, Wallfield King, Percy Salloway, Junior Page, John Hopkins and Robert Hopkins. The women of the church will carry flowers. The body will remain at the Cobban Funeral Home in Aider- son until one hour before the Both plays are directed by Mrs. Joe Hern.

Members of the cast for "Curses the Villain is Foiled" are (left to right) Larry Blanchfield as Willie Work; Roberta McKnight as Jessie Jassamine; Ricky Richter as Blackie Blackinan; John West as Godfrey Goodheart; Charlotte Owens as True Hope; and Jean Crowder as Mrs. Goodheart. Admission to view both plays will be 50 cents. Activities Are Planned By Fayetteville Council FAYETTEVILLE (RNS) The Fayetteville Development Council met Thursday in the Chestnut Room of the American, Legion Home. J.

H. Allen, secretary, reported that the questionnaire requested by Nick Roomy had been completed and forwarded to the Appalachian Power Co. The secretary reported that an official of the State Department of Commerce had been called about the request which had been made for information on the Comprehensive Plan for Mercer County Men granted a scholarship to Hobart Welding School in Troy, Ohio. Hobart, one of the largest this school in conjunction with their factory. The school is rated as one of the most famous welding schools in the country.

The scholarship is to be given by Pocahontas Welding Supply Company through its president, Walter P. Sowers. The scholarship covers transportation to Troy, Ohio, and return, all tuition and fees, room and a weekly spending allowance. Thd boy who vans the scholarship need only to furnish his own clothes. The.

boy who wins will be studying advanced welding with the winners from other schools and with welding engineers from all over the country. ervce. Calvin Thompso Speaks To dub MULLENS (RNS). The Jardinal Junior Garden Club met Wednesday in Friendship Hall of the First Methodist Pax News Items PAX (RNS) Mr. and Mrs.

Jim Nichols have returned to their home at Horse Creek from Springton, Gilmer County, where they were called because of the illness of his mother, Mrs. Virgie Nichols, who fell and broke her hip last week. Visiting over the weekend with the Nichols' was her brother, Hubert Lucus of Clay. George Bowyers underwent major surgery Saturday at the Beckley Memorial Hospital. Bill McClanahan was admitted to the Beckley Veterans Hospital last week and will remain there for observation and treatment.

Mrs. itella Rutledge returned to her home last week from a visit in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her and daughters, Jhurch. A program on Conservation' was presented by Calvin Thompson. Sara Robertson called the roll, with each member answering be telling something they would conserve. Fayetteviile, to which the town had advanced a payment of $750.

He said a letter of explanation would be forwarded promptly. However, no further information his been received to date. Charles Jordan is to have a new sign erected at the Farmers Market, assisted by J. H. Allen.

J. E. Cottle is to discuss with; Lewis K. O'Neal the possibility of manufacturing some of the products sold by his concern. Charles Jordan is to investigate the possibility of establishing a trade school in the Fayetteville area.

Charles Payne and J. E. Cot-. itle are to contact Charles Jones in regard to his interest in establishing a cabinet shop in Fayetteville. Charles Payne displayed a sample basket which will be presented to each new family moving into Fayetteville.

These baskets contain various gifts from all business places as a welcome gesture from the citizens of Fayetteville. Roy Cruikshank, president, reported a discussion with a representative of the Star Lumber Co. about the possibility of starting a lumber company. In effect, it would be necessary to finance such an operation to the extent of some without any assurance of benefits to the local economy. Those present were Roy Wilson In jured In Car Accident OAK HILL (RNS) Tommy Wilson, 18-year-old son of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Wilson of FayotteviUe, is listed in "fair" condition at the Oak Hill Hospital, where he was admitted Friday night. Wilson was injured in a one- car accident which occurred about 11 p.m. Friday at Midway, between Oak Hill and Fayetteville, according to Fayette County Deputy Sheriffs 0. B.

Legg and L. W. Fox. Officers said Wilson was driving a 1957 model car when he lost control of the car and hit a utility pole. The car turned over throwing Wilson from the car and then preceded or j5 llurch entertained Sun about 100 feet before hitting a store building.

The car then into a lumber pile, traveled about 75 feet further and stopped against a tree. Wilson lost his right arm and suffered multiple lacerations. Five pints of blood were administered night and Committee Told By Young Adults FAYETTEVTLLB (RNS) The Young Adult J. 0. Y.

Class of the Fayetteville Methodist to the Wilson Friday blood was donated by prisioners at the Fayetteville jail. Fay- He is a student at High School. Mr. and Mrs. Frthchie Stover and Mr.

and Mrs. Ed North. Mr. and Mrs, North accompanied her home for the weekend. Mrs.

G. C. Johnson was taken by ambulance Saturday to the Beckley Memorial Hospital where she is receiving medical treatment after suffering a stroke. Mrs. Ruth Humphrey a son, Jimmy, returned to their Airs.

George Biggs, co-leader, displayed and discussed lichens, rhododendron seedlings, bios- soming wild ginger and wild tome Friday hepatia, collected by Biggs a fe South Caro- ture consultant for the curt lh a Wlth snn lflw anri Mrs. Carrie Thrasher, leader announced that a workshop would be conducted at the next meeting by Mrs. M. M. Shumate on flower arranging.

Cruiksbank, Charles Jordan, Charles Payne, J. H. Allen. J. E.

Cottle and Dr. Edwin Warfield. Services Set Today For Mrs. Thompson COLCORD (RNS)--Final rites for Mrs. Margaret J.

Thompson, 86, of Cleveland, Ohio, of Ameagle, will be leld at 2 p.m. today at the First Presbyterian Church at Colcord, conducted by the Rev. Robert Rasmussen. Burial will follow the Estep Cemetery at Ameagle. Mrs.

Thompson died Saturday a Cleveland hospital after a long illness. She was born in Boyd County, the daughter of the- late Mr. and Mrs. John Sands. She was a member of the Methodist Church.

VISITS RUPERT day evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tunuey Hunsaker of 117 Fayette Ave. W. B.

Walker president, appointed the following nominating committee to select officers for the next year: Tunney Hunaker, chairman, Mrs. John Sodder and Mrs. Phil Williams, Mrs. Kenneth Tygrett, secretary, reported on the class project, the sale of get well and sympathy cards. An Easter devotional was presented by Mrs.

Bill Akers. A card was signed for the Rev. Charles S. Thompson. Members attending were Mr.

and Mrs. Ermel Hess. Mr. and Mrs. W.

B. Walker Mrs. Bill Akers, Mrs. Phil Williams, Mrs, John D. Stone, Mr.

and Mrs. Kenneth Tygrett, Mrs. Charles S. Thompson and son, Jeff, Mrs. Jack Wendell, Jack Thompson, Mrs.

John Sodder, Mr. and Mrs. Tunney Hunsak- Thompson. a guest, Mrs. C.

S. RELATIVES (RNS) Miss Donna Jane Clifford of Cincinnati, Ohio, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin P. Meece of Rupert.

The Caspian Sea actually is a lake. Its area of 143,550 square miles makes itthte largest lake on earth. Arrests Reported PRINCETON (RNS)- Princeton City Police report that nine persons were confined to jaU over the weekend. Five were jailed for intoxication, one person on a charge of grand larceny, and one for traffic violation, hit and run and reckless driving. City Police, issued tickets to three people for driving without city operator's license, one person for driving without state operator's license and one for operating a car on expired inspection sticker.

Beverly Price introduced Calvin Thompson, a student at Mullens High School, who presented a program on his activities at a conservation camp which he attended at Camp Caesar last summer. Calvin explained a full day at camp. He demonstrated a cnuser stick, telling how one could use it to measure the height and width of trees and about how many logs and boards could be taken from each tree. The program was arranged by Louis Kaman, conservation chairman of the Lorena Spillers Gardeii Club. A workshop was held for the purpose of making Easter tray favors to be taken to the Wyoming General Hospital.

Refreshments were furnished by the Lorena Spillers Garden Club, sponsoring club. Others standing were Libby Lewis, Kathy Holland, Shirley Bolen, Betty Ann Nichols and Kathy Adams. daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James Peck.

Mr. and Mrs. Mack Woolwine tiave received word that i brother, Hobart Woolwine of Columbus, Ohio, and former Pax resident, underwent major surgery last week at a Columbus hospital. The Woolwines visited. Saturday in Bluefield with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. McCarthy Woolwine Jr. and family. Mrs. Lona Pruitt returned to her home at Sherwood Sunday after spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs.

Dollie Brock and son, Jerry, of Weirwood. Visiting Saturday in the Long Branch area and at Weirwood with Mr. and Mrs. Charley Humphrey were his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Souders and son, Marshall, of Stewart, Va. The Souders were former Long Branch residents. Fannie Stewart Taken By Death MATHENY (RNS) Mrs. Fannie Stewart, 79, of Matheny died at 1 a.m. Monday at her home after a long illness.

Born July 7, 1884, at Saxon, she was the daughter of the late Madison and Sarah Jones Webb. Survivors include her husband, Birt of Matheny; four sons, Oley, Way man, Benton and Warren, all of Matheny; five daughters, Mrs. Allie Lambert Young Hallie Hatcher, Mrs. Wealthy of Greeaup, Mrs. Privett of Matheny, and Mrs.

Gay Cleghoa and Mrs, Dollie Stewart, both of Columbus, Ohio; 37 grandchildren; 33 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in BECKLEY PIEDMONT great-j great- Matheny Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred Toney and the Rev. Stojlie Parsons in charge.

Burial will be ry at body in the Stewart a a to the church Visiting over the weekend with I I Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Keffer was me home of their daughter, Mrs. Janet Rus-j sell of Arlington, Va. Mrs.

Rus-1 it sell was called home because of one hour Pnor to the funeral. the serious illness of her grand- mother, Mrs. Mertie Keffer, who remains a patient at the Laird Memorial Hospital at Montgomery. Mrs. Russell with her parents, the Keffers and children, Carolyn and Randy, ake to today from son, Benton of Hold Rummage Sale ANSTED (RNS) The Jincy Neal Circle of St.

Patrick's A -y-cr xv Methodist Church met Thursday visited Mrs. Keffer at the hos-jwith Mrs. Anna Zimmerman as pita! Saturday. M- Mrs. Ameagle News AMEAGLE (RNS) Elijah Stover, 88, was admitted to Beckley Memorial Hospital Thursday.

Arriving Friday night to visit their father, Elijah Stover, who is seriously ill at Beckley Memorial Hospital were Mr. and Mrs. Geeter Stover and sons, Jerry and Wilford, Roy and Glen Stover, Mrs. Arte Bcfct- man, and Mrs. Priscilla Reed, all of WiUard, Ohio, and Mrs.

DoHy Perry of Mansfield, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Stover visited his grandfather, Elijah Stover, at Beckley Memorial Hospital Saturday. Meeting Changed HINTON (RNS) The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Better Service Conference, scheduled to be held in the Moose Hall on Second Avenue today has been changed because of a 5 eck lf fire in the Moose Hall Sunday! Daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. French morning which caused exten- Davis of Church Street. sive damage to the premises. The meeting will be held this evening at 6 p. m.

as scheduled, hostess. Lively Sunday with A total of $58.75 was turned hvans and Mrs. in from the rummage sale now going on, in which both circles of the church are cooperating, with proceeds equally divided. Plans wiere made to hold a bake sale at Mrs. Eva Claiborne's store during the Easter weekend.

Their April 9 meeting be at the home of Mrs. Fsnnie Mink. Refreshments were served to Mrs. Margie Tomby were her son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.

Eddie, Teresa and Tara of Diamond. The Stephens, en route to Lively, visited in Montgomery with her grandmother, Mrs. Mertie Keffer. Mrs. L.

C. Lively Jr. of Lively remained at Oak Hill over the weekend with her mother. Mrs. Enith Davis, and brother-in-law and sister Mr Mrs.

Martindale, Mrs. Mink, Gordan Mae Hendricks, Nellie Hess, Mrs. Zella Mrs. Lively underwent min-! Wells, Mrs. Bragg, Mrs.

or surgery week. st Charleston last Mrs. Tracy Lively visited Fri- Ethel Wills, Mrs. Willie Skaggs, Miss Elizabeth Evans and Mrs. Zona Hickey.

son. as a pace-setting part of community growth! Piedmont provides rapid, convenient flights to cities in a nine-state area, with connections to points around the world. Next time you fly, enjoy Piedmont's modern, efficient equipment and friendly service. Take a Piedmont Pacemaker! From Raleigh County Airport CINCINNATI Morning and evening service WASHINGTON Afternoon and evening flights circle of St. Paul's Methodist Mrs.

Lively retarded her home at a few days in her son-in-law and voted to as a sell all- money- hour re Frankford Girl Scouts Present 'Beatles 9 At Banquet Featured as entertainment the "Beatles." They are (left otey Arbaugh, Rebecca Rinto right) Patricia er, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carbctt Riner, and Ann Clem- RusscU Wise; Joyce Arbaugh, ons, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil demons. at the Ronceverte-Fairlea Girl Scouts Birthday Banquet Wednesday night at the Frankford High School services will be held at the Cal- buu will be heln in the Memor-jvary Baptist Church on East ial Building instead of a i Street beginning Sunday Moose Hall.

All membwrs are! and continuing through March asked to note the change in the 29 with the new pastor, the Rev. Paul Hawkins Jr. as the evangelist. 22 has been set aside CHURCH SERVICES SET Boley, Mrs. Qaibome, Mrs OAK HTLL (RNS)-Pre-EasteriKathlieen Johnson, Mrs.

Hallie Lela Hunt, I Conrad. Mrs. Mrs. Thelma meeting place. The speed of sound is generally placed at 1,088 feet a second at sea level at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

Gilkeson, Mrs. Mrs. Margaret Grace Massey, Blair, Mrs. Mirmie Mae Skaggs, Mrs. Hester Skaggs, Mrs.

Anna Laura Skaggs, Mrs. Jewel Ligon, Mrs. Gladys Brown, circle Evening flight, leaves 8:00 PM Phone 252-2314 or your travel agent as Calvary Loyalty Sunday. The members and two visitors, Sarah aim is for all members to be present at the 9:30 a.m. worship service.

Bragg nd Beverly Bolcy. Gladys Brown will be! hostess for the April 9 meeting. Mrs. PIEDMONT AIRLINES SERVES YOU BETTER.