The Progress-Index from Petersburg, Virginia • Page 19

Serving The Growing Southside Virginia Area PETERSBURG Thursday, July 23, 1964 COLONIAL HEIGHTS 19 'HOPEWELL Husband Kills Family Then Hangs Himself A (AP) A young salesman described by his neighbors as highly depressed strangled his British-born wife and two young daughters yesterday and hanged himself. "He never discussed any of his problems but he has been despondent since he moved here thres months ago," said Mrs. Jane Tingler Wertz, sister of Frazier Leon Tingler. The bodies of Tingler, 28, his wife Jill, 25, and i two daughters, Dana, 6, and Penny Lee, 4, were found about 6 p.m. yesterday by their landlord and plumber who went to the home to repair a sink drain.

The bodies of the wife and children were lying face down in the same bedroom. Tingler's body was hanging by an electric cord from the bedroom door. Efforts were made to notify Mrs. Tingler's Mrs. J.

R. (Mary) Johnston, who Bailed yesterday from New York City to return to her home in Surry, England, after a six- weeks visit with the Tinglers. When it was learned the ship had already sailed authorities decided not to notify her of the tragedy until the ship reaches port. Tingler, a native of Roanoke, had stayed in England after being discharged from the U. S.

Air Force there. He and his family moved to the U.S. about a year ago. Mrs. Tingler had visited two neighbors shortly before the time police believe the tragedy took place about 3 or 4 p.m.

"She used to come to see me a lot," said Mrs. Wertz, who told police Mrs. Tingler visited her shortly after Tingler arrived home for lunch. Tingler sold sewing machines and automobile club memberships. "Being from England she had trouble adjusting here," Mrs.

Wentz said. "She didn't know many people. That's why they moved near me." Another neighbor, Mrs. Joyce Garrett, said Mrs. Tingler spent the morning visiting with her.

"She was real happy," she said, adding that she did not know of eny family difficulties. A newspaper carrier said he went to the Tingler home about p.m. to collect and was told by Tingler to come back some Other time. A petition signed by 300 per- ons requesting the Petersburg Ichool Board (o re-open the mna P. Boiling Junior High School for the benefit of "all chil- ren" living in the vicinity of he plant, was presented to the ward yesterday by William S.

Scott and Mrs. Jesse S. reen, both Negroes. 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 And Firing of a U. S.

Army "Honest John" rocket met with success at Camp Pickett yesterday afternoon as approximately 450 military personnel and the public looked on. The "Honest John" rocket was fired by Battery, First Missile Battalion, 308(h Artillery of Philadelphia, ending a two-week training program. Although it has a potential height of some 20,000 feet, and a range of 30 miles, yesterday's flight covered five and one-half ruiles at a maximum height of 1,100 feet to successfully hit a 50-foot wide target. It Is capable of carrying nuclear warhead and is propelled hy solid fuel which burns for about five seconds. The rocket, which weighs 10,000 pounds and reaches speeds of 1,500 niph, has no navigating device.

The course is predetermined and after leaving a rail- type launcher the direction cannot be altered. (Staff Photo) Lions Club Views Movies On P. G. Band "Symbols of Freedom," the official Rose Bowl Parade film was shown at the Lions Club meeting yesterday. John Mazza, a director of the Prince George High School band, and James 0.

Morehead, superintendent of Prince George County Schools, presented the 30 minute film to the club. During the narrated color film, a segment was shown of the Prince George band as is represented Virginia an the Eastern Seaboard. Mazza gave a short talk on the band and the activities surrounding the group during the 75th Annul Tournament of Roses parade. He said the unit was also given an educational tour of California and kahctnd tour of Califirnia and thanked memebrs of the club for contributing to the triup for the youngsters. Mazza said the showing of the film was the first in the Tri- City area as he received it only last week.

He told the club that the band marched five and one half miles over the parade route where thousands lined the streets. Citizens Committee On School Program Urged CHESTERFIELD A Chesterfield School Board member Wednesday night urged the creation of a county citizens committee "to assist in the forming of a new ifive-year plan for school Construction." John W. Russell of Midlothian said "we know we've got to continue building and we know We've got to go up on cost estimates. I think," he continued, "we should form a citizens committee by our next meeting to begin work." Russell's remarks were supported by Bermuda District School Board member W. Hugh Goodwyn who asked whether or not school construction plans could be standardized in the interest of economy.

"We have spent about a half- tniilion dollars in architect's fees In the past few years," Goodwyn said. "Maybe we could select two or three designs as standard and save some money on fees." His suggestion drew support from several members but they noted that engineering work Would still be required at each school site "and that is expensive Work," Russell said. A new bond issue for school construction has been mentioned several times by School Board members and school Supt. Fred D. Thompson.

A financial report on the current bond issue was re quested by Goodwyn and is to be presented at the Aug. 26 meeting. On other matters the hoard: 1. Accepted a low bid of from the E. G.

Bowles Co. of Richmond for demolition of the old section of Thomas Dale High School. The project is to be completed in 50 days and an addition to the existing structure will be built. When completed the school will be renamed Chester Intermediate School and used for jun ior high school purposes. 2.

Officially employed Harold L. Herbert as a high school su to fill a vacancy. Her bert will'be employed en a 10 month basis at an annual salary of $6,300. 3. Placed its vehicle insurance policy with Nationwide Mutua Insurance Co.

for an annual pre mium of $7,279 to cover al system vehicles. 4. Agreed to meet next Wednes day to hear a report on the use computers for keeping school ecords. The session will be held at 8 p.m. in the County Court- oom.

5. Approved the payment of bills totaling $651,493.98 during June. The total includes $97,137.60 to J. D. Carneal and Son Inc.

of Richmond for the pur- of a 60-acre future school iite near the intersection of State Rts. 147 and 711 in Midlothian )istrict. Candidate For Governor? Another Byrd Is Maintaining Silence On Political Future RICHMOND (AP) If State Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr.

is planning to run for governor of Virginia next year, he isn't saying so. Cornered by a group of reporters yesterday in the stale capitol, he smiled, and said: "I feel it's much too early to discuss 1965." The possibility of Byrd's candidacy, rumored about a month, came up at the state Democratic convention last Saturday. On Monday, a group of supporters Scheduled Events Petersburg Of Petersburg Council No. 694, Knights of Columbus, will install officers at 8 o'clock tonight in LaVelle Hall on Franklin St. District deputy Ralph Burr will be the installing officer.

All members are invited to attend. C. H. Civitan Club The Colonial Heights Civitan Club will meet today at 7 p. m.

in Arnette's Restaurant. There will be two guest speakers from the Colonial Heights Women's Club for this refreshment meeting. Business Bible Class iMinter' Fowlkes of the Third Presbyterian Church will teach at the weekly luncheon meeting of the YMCA Business Men's Bible Class -at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow in the Fiesta Room at Whitmore's Restaurant. Mrs.

Helen Heller and Robert Marek will sing several sacred selections. Clyde Hart, accomplied by Marshall Pugh at the piano, will lead the class singing. of Lt. Gov. Mills E.

Godwin Issued a statement praising the virtues of their candidate. That action has confounded the political seers here. Does it mean that Godwin's backers see Byrd as a likely candidate and want to get busy with their own campaign? And if so, are they right? Or had the Godwin backers issued the statement to quell what they considered false rumors of the Byrd candidacy. At least one group of political observers believes Byrd may very well plan to run for the job. He'll be 50 by next year's primary, they say.

And, Byrd's senator father was governor of the state before he went to the Senate. Until Byrd's name came into the picture, Godwin was'looking like the lone heir apparent. Byrd Jr. and Godwin worked close in the General Assembly when Godwin was a senator leading, for the Byrd Democratic organization, fights against the school and fiscal programs of former Gov. Almond.

Godwin has been a longtime personal friend of the Byrd family. Four years ago, the younger. Byrd a that he wouldn't run for the governorship i his father was a United States senator. But yesterday, when asked, he declined to say whether he has re- ised that thinking. 'Oil Can 7 Special Found The missing "Oil Can Special" has been found along with two men implicated in the theft.

Police Capl. M. Biggs and Patrolman D. W. Kirkland arc shown confronting Herbert Talbott, handcuffed, with the evidence.

Fallow Master Chevrolet employe Larry C. Tucker points the finger of guilt at Talholl. According to Talnotl, he intended to "soup up the racer" for Saturday's Soap Box Derby. Today Talbott Implicated Tucker in the theft, (Staff Photo) 'Thief Just Wanted Chance To 'Soup' Car The "Oil Can Special" has been found. It happened yesterday afternoon.

Police have a full confession from the culprit, Herbert Talbott, an employe of Master Chevrolet, one of the sponsors of Saturday's Soap Box Derby. Capt. M. B. Biggs and Patrolman D.

K. Kirkland, working on information from an unidentified tipster, checked behind Talbott's W. Washington St. home and there they found the stray racer. Said Talbott confronted with the evidence, "Well, I tried." According to Talbott, the idea was to steal the racer and hide it at his home.

There he intended to, in his words, "soup it up so as not to look as bad as I did last year in the 'Oil Can Talbott was pitifully defeated in last year's race by Chief of Police Willard E. Traylor. In a surprise this morning Talbott implicated Larry C. Tucker, another employe of the dealership. "He left the thing outside last Wednesday evening so I could grab it." The "Special" is one of two adult entries in the Derby, set for 1 p.m.

Saturday on the Wythe St. hill. The entire city police force had placed the theft of the racer on its "top priority" list. Until yesterday, the disappearance had baffled authorities. Police checked a report late last week that someone had spotted the racer floating east on the Appomattox River.

Capt. G. H. Slate, acting chief of police, had issued a plea to the public to help find the racer before race day. Last night the racer was safely stored in the service department of Master Chevrolet.

A preliminary check showed that apparently Talbott was unable to do much with the racer. The "Oil Can Special" will race in Saturday's preliminary to the running of the Soap Box Derby, sponsored jointly by the Petersburg Optimist Club, Mas ter Chevrolet and The Progress- Index. Editor's note: Just in case you haven't guessed by now, this whole thing was a promotion stunt for the race. Independent lo File For Senate Race NORFOLK (AP) James W. Respess of Fairfax County, a legislative counsel for the National Education Association in Awashington, is making preparations to file Friday as an independent candidate for the U.S.

Senate from Virginia in the Nov. 3 general election. Word that Respess was planning to run came in the wake of a visit he made to the Norfolk area last weekend to circulate petitions of candidacy. His candidacy--if it materializes--will mean a three way race for the Senate seat long-oc- cuped by Sen. Harry F.

Byrd, chief of Virginia's dominant Democratic organization. Byrd was nominated for another term without primary opposition. The Republican Party has nominated Richard A. May of Saluda. Respess said that only one situation could arise to prevent his entering the race--the emergence of some candidate who would run on the basis of supporting the administration of President Johnson.

Friday is the filing deadline. Respess, 38, described himself as a democrat who intends to vigorously support the Johnson ticket. Victim's Film Identifies Navy Man In Killing VIRGINIA BEACH (AP)-A 21-year-old Navy airman, identified partially through photo graphs showing him on the motel bed on which a Tennessee woman was strangled, has been charged with her murder. Dale John Celenza of Phila delphia was arrested by FB agents and Virginia Beach po lice last night aboard his ship the helicopter carrier Okinawa at the Norfolk Naval Station. He was ordered held in bond after a hearing before U.S Commissioner Wilbert R.

Swink during which he ad milled attacking Mrs. Phyliss Beatrice Minnich, 42, a vaca tioning divorcee from Kings port, last Saturday. Police said they were aided in their search by two color pic tures taken of the suspect sit ting on the motel bed by Mrs Minnich, an employe of Tennes see Eastman a subsidiar of Eastman Kodak. Mrs. Minnich, who came her.

alone for a two or three-wee! vacation, was seen returning her motel room about 4 p.m Saturday after a i with a sailor identified as Celenza police said. According to authorities, Cel enza told them he went to he room and admitted he hit ant choked her. Sometime durin the afternoon, police said, Mr; Minnich took two pictures Celenza sitting on her motel in his bathing trunks. The cam era with only two exposure was found the next day on th porch of the motel, and polic had the pictures developed. Police said they were not sur of the motive.

At the time th woman's nude body was foua by a clerk in the motel Satur day night, the contents of he purse were scattered on th floor and her billfold was emp ty. A final medical report showe Mrs. Minnich had not been sex ually assaulted, police saie Authorities said she weighed on ly 80 pounds and theorized sh might have died fighting off a attack. jte Travel Problem Petition Boiling Juriior High Gen. Wright Will Address Reserve Grads Lt.

Gen. William H. Wright, ihief. Reserve Components. Department of the Army, will de- iver the graduation address to the Associate.Army Supply Management Courts of the Army Logistics Management Center at Fort Lee on Friday.

Gen. Wright will speak to some 250 Reserve Component officers, majors and above on two week active duty, completing the procurement, requirements, distribu- and maintenance phases of course. Col. Felix J. Gerace, the Center Commandant, will introduce the guest speaker.

Gen. Wright will assist in awarding the certificate of completion to the graduates. Gen. Wright was born in Du- lulh, and in 192G was appointed to the United States Military Academy. He graduated from West Point in 1930.

His first tour of duty was with the Seventh Cavalry. Later he was selected to be a member ol the U. S. Army Equestrian team, participating in international competition and winning the International Military Eques trian Championship. After service at West Poinl from 1940 to 1942, he was appointed as Aide to Secretary of War Henry L.

Stimson. He was then transferred to Headquarters First U. S. Army and participated in the Normandy landing and northern Eurpean campaign as Aide to Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson.

He was then transferred to Headquarters, First U. S. Army and participated in the Normandy land ing and northern Eurepean cam paign as Army Provost Marshal Following VE Day, he was in the Philippines as a member 01 the planning group for the in vasion of Japan. Gen. Wrighi also served in Korea as Chief Staff, and later as Chief of the Korean Military Advisory Group In 1957, he returned to Wash ington as Chief of the Military Security Division, Office of Deputy Chief of Staff for Lo gislics.

Department of the Army He was later selected by the De partment of Defense to Deputy Director of Military Assistance. Gen. Wright assumed comman of the 2nd Armored Division a Fort Hood, in July 1961. II was appointed to his present posi tion in February 2963, and March 1, 1963, he received hi third star. His military decorations in elude: the Legion of Merit wit Oak Leaf Cluster; Army Com mendation Ribbon; Legion d'Hon neur, France; and Croix Guerre with Palm, France Order of Abdon Calderon, Colum bia; Order of Couronne Chene, Luxembourg; the Militar Valor Cross of Italy, and th Distinguished Military Servic Medal, Korea.

The said they repre- ent the "citizens of Petersburg," old the board that many chil- ren have to travel long dis- ances through congested traffic "attend other public -schools that are already overcrowded." They maintained jhat re-open- ng of the facility would relieve ic problem as well as reduce eacher-pupil ratios in chools, thereby contributing to he overall efficiency of class- oom instruction in the school ystem. School children now attend Virginia Avenue and A. P. Hill chools which, according to Scott and Mrs. Green, results in their aving to travel to class through 'heavy traffic on Halifax St." At present, the junior high chool is being used as temporary headquarters by the health and welfare departments.

It was abandoned by the city when the "even-Five, Elementary High Ichool plan went into effect at the end of the 1962-63 school term. The plan calls for seven years of elementary instruction and five 'ears of high school. Cost of the school, fully-equip- ed, ranges between $300,000 and 5400,000 although replacement has 3een estimated at $1,500,000. Building Permits For Six Months Under '63 Mark The amount of new building in Petersburg for which permits were issued during the first six months of this year shows a big drop as compared with the same period last year. Joseph A.

Truchan, building inspector, issued 95 permits during the six-month period ending June 30 for construction to cosl an estimated $1,629,381. This compares with 12G permits foi construction to cost an estimated $2,739,327 for the first six months of 1963. Tlie four largest projects foi which permits wre issued in the first six months of this year, are: Woodmere Apartments, Lee Nursing Home, Westview School addition, $92, 000; Chesapeake Potomac Tele phone Co. service center, $61,250. Large projects for which permits were issued during the first six months of last year, were Holiday Inn, Sears Roe buck store, Brown Williamson tobacco sheds, $300, 000; Virginia Ave.

School addi tion, Blandford Schoo addition, Chesapeake Potomoc Telephone Co. micro wave tower, Southern States Cooperative $50,000. Board members agreed to give the petition "every consideration." In other matters, the board, in a re-organizational session, installed three new members appointed at the Tuesday night city council meeting. Appointed for three-year terms are Mrs. Alice Meredith, Howard D.

Brown and A. D. Love. They succeed Mrs. Henry K.

Towler, R. Boiling Cameron and Elbeii L. Pugh. Re-elected as chairman of the board was W. T.

Moody while Mrs. Mary L. Gill was re-elected as vice-chairman. Charles Carden was re-appointed clerk. Also elected were S.

P. Johnson, deputy clerk; John D. Meade, Supt. of Schools, agent, and I. B.

Pittman, deputy agent. Carter Named To Head GOP Drive In City The official organization of Uia Republican Party in Petersburg has elected Henry Carter Jr. headmaster of Bollingbrook Day School, as chairman of its "Goldwater for President," campaign. Dr. Robert E.

Webb and Dr. Francis R. Payne who made a joint announcement today, said arrangements are being made for a headquarters location, which will be announced shortly. They also announced the election of officers of the Petersburg City Central Republican Committee: E. A.

Wyatt, chairman; Mrs. Cyril J. Porter Dr. Beecher II. Watson and Dan Boisseau, vice chairmen; L.

Richard Daub, secretary and Warren E. Sandidge, treasurer. Precinct captains for the Goldwater for President Campaign, are: First Ward, Ralph B. Long; Second Ward, First Precinct, Irving H. Pritchett; Second Ward, Second Precinct, Herman M.

Phillips; Fourth Ward, Garland E. Mathews; Fifth Ward, David W. Mathieson; Seventh Ward, First Precinct, Dr. Payne; Seventh Ward, Second Precinct, Bartlett Roper III; Seventh Ward, Third Precinct, Dr. Webb; Eighth Ward, Mrs.

W. F. Edwards. Precinct workers are being organized, Dr. Webb said, and anyone interested should get in touch with the precinct captain.

It also was announced that members of the Young Republicans Club, organized here last May, has been given a course in precinct educational program which was conducted by Carter. New Businessmen's Club Sef To Open On Saturday Petersburg has added another name to the growing list of organizations. The newly formed Cockade Club will open this Saturday as a private organization chartered under the Virginia Corporation Commission. The grand opening at 7:30 p. m.

will be for members and their guests and will feature a vocal group from Richmond as entertainment. It is located at 142 Wythe in the former Fred Astaire Dance Studio. The club began taking shape three months ago and has acquired over 100 members thus far. A membership committee has been formed to receive applica- tions and screen persons wishing to join, according to the president, David Moran. Moran said today that the club was formed for businessmen in the area.

It will be open from 11 a. m. to midnight each day of the week with restaurant and lounge facilities for members. Remodeling is still underway to provide its members and guests the most modern conveniences and comfortable atmosphere. Included in the club are a sitting room entrance-way with cloak and hat room, a main dining area with dance floor, a lounge, two small banquet rooms, a main ballroom and a kitchen.

Decor features wall-to-wall blue carpeting with red, green, blue and white furnishings. There is a seating capacity for 200 in the club. Programs for the future will provide entertainment with dance bands and floor shows. The directors of the club are making calendar schedules for entertainment at this time. Club officers were appointed according to he regulations in the charter issued by the State Corporation Commission.

Appointed were: president, David Moran; vice president, R. S. Spain; chairman of the board, George W. Jones and secretary-treasurer, William H. Smelley.

Moran said the club will be a non-profit organization and more information may be obtained from him or by calling 731-1578. There is no limit in membership at this time. Behind The Door A Brand New Club David Moran (left photo) president of the newly formed Cockade Club, stands at the brightly painted entrance to the club. Issued a charter by the State Corporation Commission, tht club will have Its opening for members and their guests this Saturday at 7:30 p. m.

Shown In iha main dining and lounge are is Georga Jones (right photo), chairman of the board. The luxurious new club has well over 100 mcmbrrs nt the present lime and is located at 142 St. (Staff Photos) Ft. Lee Soldier Drowns In Lake CHESTERFIELD A 23-year- old Ft. Lee soldier drowned early today in Jones Lake in Chesterfield County.

The body of PFC Sanfred Lockett, 23 of Chicago 111. was recovered shortly after 6 a.m. by rescue workers. The lake is off State Rt. 10 a half-mile east of Interstate 95 in Bermuda District..