Beckley Post-Herald The Raleigh Register from Beckley, West Virginia • Page 13

'Honey In Rock' To Opcjijluiiie 27 Play's General Manager Enthralled With Setting KINGDOM BROWN Epic Drama's General Manager Register To Host Young Journalists The Raleigh Register will be host Tuesday night to the delayed February meeting of the Raleigh- Wyoming Scholastic Press Association. Members of the group will assemble in The Register's newsroom at 7 p.m. and will meet members of the staff and also tour the facilities of Beckley Newspapers Corp. Following the lour, the business session will be held. Refreshments and dancing will be offered in the BNC library.

Mabscott Mayor Denies Town May Lose Rating Mabscott Mayor James A. Sparacino, in a letter to the editor of The' Register, makes the following statement in' regard to last Sunday's the possibilities of Mabscott 1 and other nearby areas becoming incorporated as part of Beckley: "There are a couple of things that are left unclear to the reader. First of all, the Town of Mabscott enjoys now the same fire protection classification as does the City of Beckley Class 7. "SO, I THIS respect the Town of Mabscott would be no better off by being incorporated as part of Beckley, contrary to Mr. Miller's belief (Beckley Mayor Cecil L.

Miller, in last Sunday's article, suggested possible future annexation of Mabscott and other areas). "Secondly, you state that Mayor Miller was advised by the West Virginia Rating Bureau of the possibility of Mabscott dropping from Class 7 to Class 8, unless something is done soon about the manpower of the Town's volunteer fire department. As you and Mayor Miller probably know, the West Virginia of changing the rating of a municipality to a higher rate without first taking the matter up with that municipality, advising them what changes are required, and, after due consideration, are reasonably certain that their requirements cannot and will not be met. "THE WEST I I I A Rating Bureau has not advised us that Lhey wish any improvements made in the Mabscott Volunteer Fire Department, manpower or otherwise. In fact, they'have not been in touch with us at all recently on any matter.

"Such a situation could exist with any city or town in the state. As a city's population increases and new structures are erected, certainly improvements of various nature must be made in Its fire department that their rating may maintained. "In this connection, I will say the. Town of Mabscott is prepared to take whatever steps the Bureau may deem necessary to maintain its present rating. "I WISH to make it clear that am not, by this letter, opposing he annexation of Mabscott a Beckley.

I merely want interested readers to know and under- Rating Bureau is not in the habit stand the facts Procedure's The Same On Answering Alarm By EVE BRECK Register Rtporter Introducing Kingdon Brown. A man you will hear a grea deal from but not about -during the coming months wlu "Honey in the Rock" is producec and presented in the picturesqu amphitheater under, constructio at Grandview State Park. AS GENERAL manager for th outdoor play which tells the stor of West Virginia's break from th commonwealth of Virginia and he early statehood, Brown will rect the publicity up to the Urn the play goes into rehearsal an is presented. Once the shop opens on Jun 27, the managerial end of the pro duction will require an increase amount of his attention. Qualified by both training an experience for the interesting un dertaking, Brown recently produced a documentary television series in Pittsburgh with Martir Agrdnsky.

"Fifth Dimension" was the name of the program whicl covered a study of alcoholism automation, children, and a wid range of other subjects. It wa Pittsburgh's first documentary presented during prime time and went out over WIIC NBC-TV. THE PERSONABLE young man is a 1958 Northwestern University graduate with a bachelor of sci ence degree in radio, television and film, In Chicago he appear ed as a panelist on "Live anc Learn," a live show in Colo: whose guests included Rober Breen, Dave Garroway, Bergen Evans, Burr Tilstrom, and Steve Allen. As writer-producer of a radio show Called "City at Night," he used happenings in the big city --crime, occupations for a half hour documentary of Chicago at night from a remote unit. 'MUSICAL CURIOS," a combination jazz and symphonic program from WNUK-EM in Chca- go, was produced by Brown.

The unique in jazz and the latest in symphonic composition were usec to make up the program Brown also did promotion and specia' events for the FM station. During two years of libera arts study at the-University ol Virginia, Brown was producer the "University Hour." This was a prestige show of concerts anc visiting dignitaries. It was aimed at community leaders and heard on a 32-station state-wide network. An interview program and a stint as staff announcer at WIVA in Charlotlesvflle can be added to the list of his activities BROWN says he is enthralled with the setting for "Honey the Rock." Outdoor productions, are always hrilling to see, he said, be especially so in Beckley. The city is wise indeed and fortunate, le believes, to have chosen to show off its climate and beauty in this fashion.

Television appearance and talks before civic groups be part of the promotion activities occupy- ng Brown's He plans ravel throughout the state con- acting various news media and other publicity outlets. Releases will go to some 50 papers in border states and metropolitan papers in New York City. Chicago. Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, D. and others.

business periodicals, such as Variety and Theater Arts, bill- guest appearances cast members, the author, he composer all win be used to broadcast hews of the drama. ONE OF BROWN'S first jobs, he said, is to get the advance ticket! sales in order. BECKIEY POST-HERALD BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA, SUNDAY MOKNING MARCH 5, 1961 'Just Too Good To Be True' 'Workingest State Police Unit Clears All But 7 Felony Cases A lesson in highway safety Is objectively taught in the mangled remains of Frank R. Wyrick, 35, of near Princeton, whose car failed to negotiate a curve at Cool Ridge about 2:15 p. m.

Friday; He became Raleigh County's first highway death for 1961. A few hours later, in the outskirts of Beckley, the life of a Boy Scout was snuffed out in another highway He Went Fast accident, bringing the county's grim total to two. Wyrick's accident occurred near the Clyde Lilly General Store on U. 5. Route 21.

Police believe that speed was the cause of tjie accident but are waiting to interview the survivor, Zina W. Martin, a brother- in-law of the dead man. The Register is aware of criticism which may be aimed at the newspaper for using the pic- ture of Wyrick's body but it Is doing so in the hope it may stay the "heavy" foot of other county motorists and help to keep the year's highway toll at an all time low also helping to keep many homes intact and happy. If it saves one other driver from a similar fate. The Register believes the picture has served its purpose.

Some Communities, Individuals Establish Their Own Fire Funds (Editor's Note: This Is ttve ftttrd In a Sunday series of problems me Beckley Fire Department when out-of- city. calls are received.) By DALLAS BOOTHS Register Reporter Community fire funds, set up to guarantee the out-of-town fee for fire protection, are utilized by a number of areas on the outskirts of Beckley. Although the city administration does not encourage use of such funds particularly by adjacent areas which could benefit much more by -becoming part of Beckley nine communities and numerous individuals and businesses have established fire funds in recent years. FIRE CHIEF Cecil P. Connor points out that formation of such funds to assure the out-of-town fee does not eliminate the process he must always use in answering fire calls outside the boundary lines of the municipality.

The fire department head cannot answer such calls on his own --he must first receive permission from Mayor Cecil L. Miller or a pre-selected member of City Coun- An out-of-town resident whose money is in a fire fund only has the assurance that, if a fire occurs in his home, there is no question as to whether he can pay the established foe of $100 for the first hour and $50 for each additional hour city firemen spend in fighting the blaze. INCLUDED among areas with established fire funds are several mentioned last week by Mayor Miller as prospective sec- lions to be Incorporated into the building on the corner of Patch and Mool streets, East Beckley, early Saturday morning and arrested 24 charges. Sam Harbin, is charged with operating a gambling house. The others, in- at the session held in the Mab- city such as Maxwell Hill, Galloway Heights, and Pflrk Homes Addition.

Other communities with fuds arc Raleigh, Prosperity, Brndloy, Cranberry, Sproguc, and the Homowood Addition (soc- exlend beyond claries). the city boun- Residents other prospective annexation areas the Dinkier Addition nnd the Town of Mabscott have agreements with Beckley Fire Chief Cecil P. Connor examines the file of area fire funds kept at the fire station in South Kanawha Street. Names of persons with money necessary fee for answering possible fire calls to their respective homes. AREA BUSINESS firms which have guaranteed the fee for fire calls to their respective buildings include the Raleigh yards of the rc Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, Skellon Wrecking Purdue Transfer and Storage Ashland Oil and Refining lions along Harper Road which Spraguo; Raleigh Wrecking Raleigh Hardware Beckley Conl Testing Laboratory on the In such funds are kept on file, assuring the department that the out-of-town fee will be paid if a fire call Is made to the residents Involved.

include one resident of Mabscolt, J. D. Ballew, whose home is located directly across from the present Mabscott Volim'toer Fire Department. Accident Victim Home Mrs. Bobby (Ramona) Dillon, Route 3, Bcckley, was released from Iho BlticfieW Sanitarium Saturday where she had been treated for two weeks for a cerebral luring and Peerless Packing Co Individual properly owners with Iho city that, they will pay tnc similar agreements with Ihe city 19-21 By-Pass; Beckley Mmmfac- contusion suffered in a bus-car accident on Harper Road, A McH6n Mortuary ambulance driver said Mrs.

Dillon stood the trip home nicely. Police Raid Nets 24 On Gambling; Driver Arrested Chamber of Commerce Expansion Beckley Police raided a store Committee conducted a forum discussion at a Thursday night meeting of the Mabscott Lions Club on possible future consolidation of persons on gambling Mabscott wilh the City of Beckley. 141 Mool eluding three women, charged with gambling. ALL WERE ORDERED to appear in Police Court. Arrested on charges of gam- jling were Frances Harbin, 38, 141 Mool Charles Hicks, 40, Lego; Mary Ray, 20, East Gulf; John B.

Butler, 64, Whitlaco; G. W. Bell, 58, Raleigh; Willie While, 45, Tamroy; James Baker, 53, 124 Sour Graham, 53, Simpkins Charles Ed Pasley, 36, Minden; Edward Walker, 41, 141 Mool Harold Eugene Robinson, 19, 222 Smoot Isaac Green, 57, Raleigh; Junior Powell, 50, 123 Mool Tommy Wright, 33, 98 Patch Robinson, 222 Lomat ffilllam Whithood, 24, 804 Scott Bayne L. 29, 206 Mcelcy Tom Jones, 60, Lego; (Jerry Johnson, 40, 112 8lh lames Burton, 68, East Beckley; Simon Turner, 39, Beckley; Horace Taylor, 37, Whilestick and Lois Williams, 45, South Payettc Street. RALPH K.

ROGERS, 32, Him itz, was jailed by City Police at 3:50 a. m. Saturday on charges ol reckless driving and falling lo stop when properly signaled. He was released from jail at 7 a. after executing $126 bond tor his appearance in Police Court, Zina W.

Martin literally walked away from tangled mess of a 1953 model car after it wrecked Friday afternoon at Cool Ridge. His brother-in-law, Frank R. Wyrick, 35, Athens Star Route, Princeton, was killed instantly. Martin, who also lives on Atti- ens Star Route, Princeton, was admitted to the Beckley Memorial Hospital where he was first believed to be suffering skull or brain injuries. He was released Saturday morning from the hospital after the attending physician said "he wasn't hurt as bad as we first believed." A witness to the wreck said he saw the car hit a utility pole, bounce about 10 feet into me air, and then come to a stop on Hie above embankment.

Wrecking company employes were forced to chop off the left side of the car at the rear before the tangled mess could be hauled Into Beckley. Lions Club Interested In Merger Of Cities Representatives of the Beckley of the club currently are selling The matter was thoroughly discussed by the members present icott Methodist Church, according to J. D. Ballew, program chairman. GUEST SPEAKERS from the Chamber of Commerce were James Lowe and John C.

Ashworth. Lowe spoke on the advantages of Beckley's annexing outlying areas. He said expansion of the city's boundary lines is one way of attracting industry to the area. Ashworth considered the legal aspects of annexation and the proper procedure to use in becoming part of Beckley. THE PAIR, discussing annexa- in general terms, pointed out that conditions are much different now than several years ago when residents of Mabscott voted against coming into Beckley.

It iVas suggested that a committee be named to meet with Beckley City Council, although no action was taken on the suggestion. Mayor James A. Sparclno was present at the mealing, along with 14 of the 15 Lions Club members. JOE SPARACINO, president of the club, announced that the next scheduled meeting, March 15, will be "Ladies Night," and the club's annual pancake dinner Is scheduled April 6 In (he Mabscotl Ele- menlaiy School. The pancake dinner will lake the place of Ihe regularly scheduled April 6 meeting, Members tickets for the annual event.

Members of the Beckley De tachmenet, West Virginia Stal Police, have stalled the new yea with a bang clearing 66 of 7 felony cases reported since Jan 1. During January, according Sgt. D. S. Neely, head of Ih Beckley Detachmenl, local Slat Police cleared 38 of 43 reported, including 26 breaking and enterings, 4 grand larcen cases, 3 stolen automobiles, 3 fi lonious assault cases, 1 murde and 1 case of possession of firearms.

IN FEBRUARY, 30 felony cases were reported to the local detach ment, of which 28 were solvec Included among cases solved arrests are 19 cases of forgery, breakings and enterings, 1 felonious assault, and 1 grand lar eeny. Still pending are a rape case and a case involving possession stolen property. Captain N. C. Reger, com mander of Co.

with headquar ters in Beckley, of which thi Beckley Detachment is a part commended members of the de tachment "Such a record can't, last," he said. "It's just too good to be true." REGARDING the fact that th Beckley Detachment now has sev eral new troopers, Capt. Reger said, "We'll take more like them any day." Sergeant Neely said the 38 fel ony cases cleared by the detach ment in January represent the highest number of such cases solved during a January since 1952. Detachment members, in addi lion to Sgt. Neely, are dpi.

K. Neely, and Troopers J. E. As J. L.

McClain, A. C. Bartlett J. E. Parsons and W.

A. WysocW "THE BOYS have really been going after these cases," Sgl Neely said. "They just don't le very many slip by Ihem." He surmised that Ihe current group in Beckley is one of "the work ingest" detachments to be. sta tioned here. The sergeant credited Ihe Slate Police laboratory in Charleston including handwriting experts (helpful in forgery cases) an( other technicians with assisting local police in solving many cases Forgery cases and breakings and enterings have been growing since the firsl of the year, Sgt Neely said, and are still on Ihe rise.

In most cases, he said, stores and other business places do not require proper identification Employes of all such businesses should be more on the alert it cashing checks for all persons. "Many of the stores hi the East," Neely said, "have started the practice of having cameras rigged at the- store exit, taking pictures of each person who has a check cashed." Then, if check bounces, a picture is available of the guilty party. THE SERGEANT said local po- ice have been very fortunate in solving all of the forgery cases reported this month, although, he, XK, said it can't last forever. Jurors Not To Report Until Thursday A. M.

Jurors for the March term of taleigh County Circuit Court are nstrucfed to report for duty at 9 a. m. Thursday, Instead of Monday, the first day of the current erm. Judge Norman Knapp said on summoned for the coming court term originally wen to re- irt Monday. However, cases docketed for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be disposed of without the services of a jury.

Circuit Clerk Harold Hanks said ils office has experienced diffi- ulty in locating all jurors by elephone to notify them of the! lew day to report. Bicycle Owners Learn Safety Rules Some 257 bicycle owners attended a Saturday meeting at Beckley Junior High School and registered for a safety program being conducted by the Woman's Club of Beckley and the Beckley Police Department, with the cooperation of the Raleigh County Board of Education. Mrs. Duke Williams, in charge of the program for the Woman's Club, said children attending the session were instructed on bicycle safety aspects by Police Chief M. E.

Tyree and Trooper J. N. White, of the Beckley State Police De- and Beckley Mayor Cecil L. Miller. TROOPER WHITEI showed two films, entitled "I'm No Fool as a and "I'm No Fool at a Bicycle Rider." The films were Walt Disney productions, featuring Jimminy Cricket.

Chief Tyree briefed the bike owners on city ordinances governing the operation of bicycles in the city. He warned that: No doubling is allowed; no riding on the side- valk; front light must be visible or 500 feet; must have a red reflector on the rear of the bike; must ride single file; must have 1 bell or other warning device on bike; no sirens or whistles are allowed; brakes must be so effective that they will skid the vheels on dry level pavement; racing is prohibited, and acrobats bikes are prohibited. MRS. ROBERT THOMPSON, president of the Woman's Club, poke on the bicycle safety poster contest being conducted as part of he safety program. Posters are to be prepared be- ween now and April 8, at which time another mass meeting of like owners Will be held and post- rs turned in for judging.

Judges from the police 1 department, Woman's Club and an art eacher representing the Board Education will judge the post- rs on their appeal, the safety message, originality, and art work: including neatness. POSTERS can be no smaller han 11 inches by 14 inches, nor arger than 22 inches by 28 inches. Suggested bicycle inspection orms were distributed to bike wners, so they may check leir own bikes between now and le next meeting to see that they neasure up to standards. The program calls for establishment of obstacle courses in dif- erent sections of the city. Once bike owner completes the ob- tacle course, which will include 2 skill tests, he will be issued a icycle operators card.

BIKE LICENSES issued by the lics department will be only old to youngsters who have pass- the safety course. Some 750 oungsters bought, 'licenses last Through the current safety program, Mrs. Williams said, it Is oped much more will license heir bikes in the coming year. )river Jailed After Accident Charles Moore, 19-21 By-Pass, 'as booked at the Raleigh Coun- Jail at 11:45 p.m. Friday on larges of driving while drunk nd hit and run.

Investigating State Police said car, driven by Moore, struck he rear of a car driven by Abdul McClure, Shady Spring, on S. Rt. 21 near Tank Branch oad, and Moore left the scene. HE WAS ARRESTED by State olice as he drove past police, eadquarters on the 19-21 By-Pass. Damages to the two cars in- olved were estimated at $200.

An Abraham man was jailed riday on a mental warrant. He as picked up by a deputy sher- A FITZPATRICK man was ansferred from the county jail the Huntington State Hospital 11:20 a.m. Saturday. He had jeen jailed on a mental warrant. In the Middle Ages, was Described by physicians, and aly the wealthy could afford it.

oday, anyone can indulge his sweet tooth." Manufacturers of infections, for instance, help ad- ertise their products with $14 illion worth of national news- iper advertising a year. Beckley stores and street! wero "humming" Friday and Saturday during the first two days of Beckloy Bargain Days. The combination of attractive prices, good weather and the opportunity to win a used car loaded with groceries was credited with attracting crowds to Beckley, Bargain Days Attract Shoppers By noon Friday the Municipal Parking Lot was filled with cars as shoppers sought to procure the bargains advertised by the participating merchants -and the lot stayed filled until Iho stores closed. Saturday' the situation was repeated except there teemed to be more people and more cars, Beckley merchants hope that shoppers will again return Monday the final day and take advantage of Hie good bargains that remain. The car will be given away about p.

m. Monday In front of the Raleigh County Courthouse, Registration can be made In the stores of merchants..