Williamson Hotel Operator Charged With Murder In Death Of Man
William Wynne Ritz hotel and Williamson Restaurant manager is charged with murder in the death of William Duncan of Tazewell Va after a June 12 fight in front of the Williamson hotel. Duncan died from a fractured skull after an alleged disturbance caused by Wynne. Duncan was a WWII veteran and Purple Heart recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandill Goff
South Williamson
Tug Fork
Big Sandy
Williamson
Stevens Clinic
Welch
Russell A. Salton
Mingo County
Tabor Ball
Henry Smith
Duncan
William E. Ducan
Tazewell
Africa
France
Germany
Mrs FDR Feted by Dutch Royals in Amsterdam Visit
Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt is received by Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard at Soestdijk palace during a three day state visit to the Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
The
Netherlands
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Juliana
Prince Bernhard
Soestdijk Royal Palace
Pete's Grill Opens for Lunch and Fresh Chesapeake Crabs
City and Coalfield announces Pete's Grill now open for lunch from 11 30 to 2 pm with fresh Jumbo Chesapeake Bay soft shell crabs available anytime. The venue operates 11 30 am to 9 pm and promotes healthy eating and best food served at Pete's. The Vogue features a new shipment of Bathing suits and a sale on Rockingchair Cottons at $9 95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete’s Grill
Chesapeake Bay
Pete's
Evening schedule of Starlight Concert lineup
At 8:30 the Starlight Concert opens followed by a Salute to Reservists at 9:00 and a presentation of Charles Boyer at 9:30. Big Town performs at 10:00 with A Life in Your Hands at 10:30 and Songs By Morton Downey at 11:15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Boyer
Morton Downey
Obituaries Reach Across Region For Five Deaths
The notices list Flossie Mae Meadows 50 of Helen died at a son’s home after a heart attack. Letty L. Wills 56 of Peterstown died suddenly at home with burial in Peterstown Cemetery. Mrs. Bena Susan Belcher 66 of Welch died in Stevens Clinic Hospital after illness since 1946 with funeral at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and burial in Walnut Grove. Montcalm and related towns mourn other locals with services in Rich Creek Baptist, Tabernacle, and Montcalm cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Mae Meadows
Helen
Williams Funeral
Sophia
Tommy’s Creek Church
Riley Graham
Rhodell
Tommy’s Creek Hollow
Death of Joe Piper in Oak Ridge Tennessee
Joe Piper brother of W. L Piper of Princeton died Sunday in an Oak Ridge hospital. Funeral rites will be held this morning at 10 30 o clock at Manchester Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Piper
W. L Piper
Princeton
Oak Ridge, Tenn
Manchester
Tenn
Mrs Clara Bolton obituary in Princeton area
Mrs Clara Elizabeth Bolton 52 wife of E A Bolton of Princeton died Sunday at Memorial hospital after years of illness. Born Camp Creek Mercer county she was daughter of Judson McCommack and Cecelia McCommack a Kee Street Methodist church member. Survived by husband four sons three sisters four brothers and a half brother in Okinawa. Funeral at Kee Street Methodist church with Rev Z F Maybeury officiating burial in Brown cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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Montcalm
C. W Blanchard
Tabernacle
Mercer Funeral Home
Shilling
Penecostal Holiness Church
Willie
Roanoke
Orville
Crystal
Tidie Beccrest
Maggie Dooley
Princeton
Laura Thorn
Halie Ferguson
Lester Wagner
Greely Levern
Peterstown
James
Joe
James S. Shilling
Clara Bolton
Clara Elizabeth Bolton
E. A. “Elige” Bolton
Memorial Hospital
Bolton
Camp Creek
Mercer County
Judson McCommack
Cecelia Clara McCommack
Kee Street
Howard
Gail
Elmer
Frederick
Beckley
Henry Pack
Flat Top
L. C. Thompson
Maxine Cannon
Big Island
Howard McCommack
William
Albert McCommack
Beaver
Alfred McCommack
Emporia
Homer McCommack
Tesla
W. Va
James McCommack
U. S. Army
Okinawa
Kee Street Methodist Church
Z. F. Maybeury
Brown Cemetery
Cecil Fletcher
Herbert Barber
Philip Bailey
Harry Hutchinson
Denny Nester
Lem L. Turner
Mrs. Lillie Shilling Dies at 81 in Crystal West Virginia
Mrs. Lillie Olive Shilling, 81, died suddenly at 8 p.m. yesterday at her Crystal home. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 o'clock from the Pentecostal Holiness Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Shilling
Lillie Olive Shilling
Crystal
W. Va
Penecostal Holiness Church
Funeral service for Isaac Jack Harley in Otsego
Funeral service for Isaac Jack Harley 66 of Otsego Wyoming county will be held today at 2 30 PM at Pierpoint church with Rev O A Sparks of Beckley officiating Burial follows in Pierpoint cemetery Harley died Saturday at Raleigh General Hospital Beckley after entering hospital last Monday following a heart attack two weeks ago A former McDowell county resident he had lived in Otsego for 40 years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Jackson Harley
Otsego
Wyoming County
Pierpoint Church
O. A. Sparks
Beckley
Pierpoint
Harley
Raleigh General Hospital
McDowell County
Halsey
Funeral service for Arthur Shepherd in Saeger
Funeral service for Arthur Shepherd aged 33 of Saeger will be held at 11 this morning from the residence. Burial follows at Thornsbury cemetery near Litwar. Shepherd was killed Friday while working in a small mine at Lynco in Wyoming County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Shepherd
Saeger
Thornsbury
Litwar
Shepherd
Lynco
Wyoming County
Baby Steve Murphy Dies at One Year in Justice
Steve Allen Murphy son of Mr and Mrs Millard Murphy of Justice died Sunday at home from complications. Born June 12 1949 he was the couple's only child. Funeral services held at two this afternoon from grandmother Mrs John Murphy's home in Justice with burial in Wilson Cemetery. Fanning funeral home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Allen Murphy
Millard Murphy
Justice
Millard Justice
Freda Wilson Justice
John Murphy
Wilson Cemetery
Fanning Funeral Home
Infant Bobby Ann Repass Dies at 10 Days in Princeton
Repas infant Bobby Ann Repass daughter of Mr and Mrs Lillian Repass of Beckley road died at Memorial hospital Princeton at 7 30 last night She is survived by her mother and six brothers and sisters Edith Richard Larry Billy Jo Ravenna Nancy and Ewayne Body remains at Memorial funeral director Princeton awaiting funeral arrangements
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Repass
Bobby Ann Repass
Lillian Repass
Beckley Road
Memorial Hospital
Princeton
Edith
Richard
Larry
Billy Jo
Ravenna
Nancy
Ewayne
Memorial Funeral Directory
Mrs L L McIntyre Dies in Irwin Tenn Former Bluefield Resident
Mrs L L McIntyre formerly of Bluefield sister of Mrs Reese T Bowen died yesterday at her Irwin Tennessee home. She is survived by three sons and one daughter and was predeceased by her husband. Funeral in Irwin not set. Mrs Bowen leaves Bluefield today to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. McIntyre
Bluefield
Reese T. Bowen
Irwin
Tenn
McIntyre
Harry S. Walker
Roanoke
Bowen
Mrs Minnie Porter Rites Held At Epperly Church
Mrs Minnie Martha Porter 37 of Epperly Raleigh county died Sunday in a Beckley hospital after a brief illness. Funeral service was held today at 2 pm from the Epperly Methodist church with Rev. Roland Kennedy officiating. Burial followed in Coal City cemetery. Survivors include six daughters and five sons all at home, her mother in Indianapolis, five sisters in several cities, and several Chandler siblings. Rose Funeral Home of Beckley handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Porter
Minnie Martha Porter
Epperly
Raleigh County
Beckley
Perly Methodist Church
Roland Kennedy
Coal City
Joan Harman
Winding Gulf
Laura
Katherine
Nancy
Mary
Donna
Patricia Porter
Eugene
James
Barney
John Paul
Robert David
Laura Phillips
Indianapolis
Ind
Mary Day
Galax
Ruby Widena
Springfield
Lessie Chandler
Bluefield
Mildred Chandler
Nancy Bennett
Rose Funeral Home
A Buri al for Mrs Alice Perdue of Hale s Gap
Mrs Alice Burke Perdue 81 died at her daughter s home in Hale s Gap after a five year illness. Survived by three daughters, a son, 25 and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral at Mrs Whitt s home Wednesday 2 pm with Rev Z F Mayberry. Burial in Hale s Gap family cemetery. Funeral home to residence before services. Lifelong Mercer county Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Perdue
Alice Burke Perdue
Emmett Whitt
Hale’s Gap
Oscar Perdue
Nancy Simpkins
Delia Dillon
Radford
Addie Perdue
Ripplemead
Watson
Princeton
Whitt
Z. F. Mayberry
Johnston Funeral Home
Oakvale
Perdue
McDowell Men File For Office
Welch West Virginia June 19 James E Whitt of Welch filed a certificate to seek re nomination to the House of Delegates representing McDowell county He has served one term and sits on key committees The filing comes ahead of the August Democratic primary Welch also notes A J Griffith of Yukon filed for the same seat in McDowell county for the Democratic nomination ahead of the August primary in Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
W. Va
James E. Whitt
House of Delegates
McDowell County
Whitt
Voting Nears On Aid For Europe
In Washington on June 19 two senate committees approved a $1,222,500,000 foreign arms program, the second installment of U S efforts to bolster non Communist nations. They rejected tapping European recovery funds for part of the cost and added limits to aid, restricting shipments to western Europe but leaving flexibility to include Spain or Yugoslavia. Chairman Connally said a Senate vote will be sought next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Senate
Foreign Relations and Armed Services
Truman
Western
Europe
Spain
Yugoslavia
Connally
D-Texas
Foreign Relations Committee
Aged Raleigh Woman Dies At Church Rite
A 78 year old Baileysville woman, Mrs Minda Bailey, died of a heart attack minutes after her daughter Treely Burchett was baptized at the Guyandotte river ceremony. Surviving family includes husband Lloyd, children Dewey Elbert and Noah Birchfield and grandchildren. Funeral services set for Wednesday at Baileysville Baptist Church with burial in Rod Shannon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baileysville
W. Va
Guyandotte River
Minda Bailey
Mervin Meek
Bailey
Treely Burchett
Wyoming County
Lloyd Bailey
Dewey
Elbert Bailey
Burchett
Noah Birchfield
Harrisonville
A. V. Trent
Oscar Trent
Frederick
Alistair Lambert Trent
Robertson-Foglesong Funeral Home
Baileysville Baptist Church
Wirt Hatfield
Oceana
Rod Shannon
Soft Coal Output Moving Upward
Washington reports national soft coal production for the week ending June 10 at 10,790,000 tons, up from 9,291,000 the prior week but down 17.4 percent from 13,069,000 in 1949. Coal loadings reached 169,450 cars as of June 10, with year to date production from January 1 to June 10 at 201,587,000 tons, down 17.5 percent from the same period last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Coal Association
NCA
Train Returns Auto To Thankful Youth
A 19 year old Napoleon youth, Julian Willford, watched as his stalled car was struck by a westbound New York Central passenger train. The car was carried a quarter mile by the impact and dropped in front of an east bound train as it returned along the tracks. Willford escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Julian Willford
Napoleon
New York Central
Willford
Mrs Author Brewester Dies at 28 in Virginia Home
Mrs Nannie Beatrice Brewester aged 28 died at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Gus Waitt in Bandy Virginia after a three month illness. She was born in McDowell county and lived much of her life in West Virginia. Survived by husband Author Brewester three children Mary Sue Larry Wayne and Betty her parents five brothers and two sisters Mrs Panzy Sparks and Mrs Irene Boyd of North Tazewell Jack Crockett Hensel Clayton and Bobby all of Randy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Author Brewester
Nannie Beatrice Brewester
Gus Waitt
Bandy
McDowell County
West Virginia
Mary Sue
Larry Wayne
Betty
Panzy Sparks
Irene Boyd
North Tazewell
Jack
Crockett
Hensel
Clayton
Bobby
Randy
Kidney Transplant Performed in New Operation
In Chicago on Saturday a dead woman's kidney was transplanted into Mrs. Howard Tucker, 49, whose outlook was hopeful. The operation was led by Dr. Richard H. Lawler of Loyola Stritch School of Medicine and officials say her condition is good and prospects remain promising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Howard Tucker
Hurst Scott Funeral Home in Richlands Pending Completion
Funeral arrangements for the late Hurst Scott are awaiting finalization at the Richlands funeral home as services are prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurst -Scott Funeral Home
Richlands
First Horses and Livestock in the Southwest
The Southwest saw its first horses in 1540 when Coronado introduced them. Spanish colonists later brought cattle and sheep in 1598.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Coronado
UCW Rep Seeks Pay Hike For Princeton Street Workers
An UCW representative asks Princeton councilmen to raise wages for municipal street workers. In a separate incident, Steubenville police pursue armed suspect Pacific, who fired at officers and vehicles before fleeing into brush and surrendering after a chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UCW
Princeton
Schuman Plan Aired To Cooperating Nations
Paris reports detailing French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman's plan to pool coal and steel across six nations for peaceful integration. The outline aims to abolish national frontiers and merge annual coal and steel outputs to boost Western Europe, with Britain kept informed though not a participant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Robert Schuman
Britain
Europe
See No Need of Coal Industry Regulation
A National Association of Purchasing Agents report cited by the National Coal Association bulletin argues improved outlook eliminates need for government action to regulate coal. It states 450 million tons plus stock rebuild, totaling about 500 million tons, may be produced if consumption holds, with potential gains if oil prices remain high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Purchasing Agents
National Coal Association
Purchasing Agents
Fourth Arrested In Beating and Robbery
The last of four area suspects in the beating and robbery of L. H. Williams at Falls Mills last Tuesday night was jailed in Tazewell awaiting trial. Frank Patrick, 23, of East End Bluefield, was nabbed by Police Chief C. N. Wilson and Patrolman W. A. Meadows. Earlier arrests included Donald Ray Dillon, 27, and a female companion in Princeton jail. James O. Farris, alias Jimmy Atwell, was jailed in Princeton after a 60 day sentence and $20 fine for no operator permit and improper tags, with trial later on robbery and assault charges. Patrick waived extradition and was moved to the Tazewell county jail by Sheriff Bowen Thompson and Deputy A. K. Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Falls Mills
Tazewell
Frank Patrick
East End
Bluefield
C. N. Wilson
W. A. Meadows
L. H. Williams
Donald Ray Dillon
Princeton
James O. Farris
Jimmy Atwell
Justice of the Peace
J. A. Douglas Bailey
Patrick
Bowen Thompson
A. K. Harvey
Kiwanis Hear About Convention in Miami
Kiwanians review last month's Kiwanis International convention in Miami Florida at a West Virginia gathering. Speakers Fred P. Edwards Clyde J. Stephens J Haskell Sluss and John Rodman report the event was a success highlighted by Captain Eddie Rickenbacker's keynote address. Delegates were introduced by William Dantzler with visitors J E Batten Jr Welch and Marion William Williamson present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis International
Miami
Fla
West
William Dantzler
J. E. Batten, Jr
Welch
Marion William, Williamson
Speaking Telephone Referred to in Today’s Proceedings
A fragment notes today’s reference to a device once called the speaking telephone. The brief cites historic terminology and public usage without further context.
Barkley Questions Senate Role in Amerasia Inquiry
Vice President Barkley told the senate the impeachment process must start in the House, not the senate, as 21 Republicans seek a separate probe of the Amerasia case. He noted the senate is not a grand jury while a Tydings led subcommittee investigates the matter amid wartime document removal charges. Six people were arrested on conspiracy charges.
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Washington
Barkley
Senate
Amerasia
House
Chamber
House of Representatives
Justice Department
McCarran
D-New
Ferguson
R-Mich
Senate Foreign Relations
Tydings
D-Md
New York
Amerasia Magazine
United States
Revival At Matoaka Ends Next Sunday Night
Revival at the Christian church in Matoaka led by Rev. and Mrs. Harry Box of St. Petersburg Florida will close next Sunday. Mr. Box conducts the services and Mrs. Box plays the piano. Topics include The Feast of Belshazzar and Can a moral person not a Christian enter. Friday offers Five reasons why you should be a Christian. Homecoming Sunday features A Spiritual Adventure and a closing sermon The greatest event in all your life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matoaka
Harry Box
St. Petersburg
Fla
Tax Plan Proposes Big Corporate Rate Hike and Cuts
The plan would raise the corporate tax rate from 38 to 42 percent, estimating an extra 675 million dollars annually. Illustrative figures show higher taxes for larger firms but relief for smaller corporations under 120 thousand dollars income. The House tax committee withheld final approval pending full technical changes, with a vote expected next week. The panel also rejected a proposal to cut cigarette taxes, keeping 7 cents per pack on all brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Treasury
House
Kimball Rotarians To Honor Ladies At Night
Kimball West Virginia hosts Ladies Night by the Rotary Club at 7 pm in Houston Methodist church. Officers to be installed include T F Waddington president J F Hare VP C W McMorrow secretary Keys Barnes sergeant at arms B B Surratt Jinks Jones Eddie Shaw and Glenn Bearden directors Bearden retiring president Charles A Tutwiler Welch attorney will give the principal talk Christie twins and Delores Jones Keystone provide songs and piano selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bearden
Charles A. Tutwiler
Welch
Christie Twins
Delores Jones
Keystone
Union seeks wage increases for Princeton city workers
C L Skeens representing United Construction Workers told Princeton City Council that the UCW affiliate of the UMW requests raises for street maintenance staff in the next budget. Laborers would gain 1.10 per hour and skilled workers 1.25 per hour, with current pay at 90 cents. The current contract expires in September. The same meeting covered airport hangar roof repairs, a 110 to 220 volt siren upgrade, firemen sleeping quarters expansion, a church revival tent permit, a bond issue campaign speech, and library relocation proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Skeens
United Construction Workers
UMW
Princeton
Skeens
UCW
Church of God
J. W. Nida
J. W. Bondurant
Ben Pennington
Ben Reed
Joseph W. Lawson
Memorial Building Board of Directors
Democratic Club Meeting Sets Pre Primary Rally Plan
The Democratic Club will meet at 7 30 tonight at the Appalachian auditorium with Lowery G Bowling and W Robert Carr in charge. The main business is finalizing plans for the important pre primary rally to be held during the July meeting, including a club dinner with candidates election workers and a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowery G. Bowling
Mercer County
W. Robert Carr
Democratic Club
Appalachian Auditorium
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William Duncan
Frank Lausche
Ohio
Taft
Lausche
Joe Ferguson
McCarthy
R-Wis
State Department
Alfred E. Driscoll
New Jersey
Earl Warren
California
James H. Duff
Pennsylvania
Fdr
City and Coalfield
Vogue
Richard Harkness
Cavalcade of America
W. H. Meadows
Letty L. Wills
George Wills
Mabel Lovell
Patty N. Blackwell
Jerry Wayne Wills
C B. Wills
Roy Wills
J. M. McKenzie
Ingles and McCray
Coal Company
Wills
American Legion
Rich Creek Baptist Church
L. D. Candler
F. J. Larkin
Ray
Vernon
Robert
Bernard Wills
David McKenzie
Bena
Belcher
Bena Susan Belcher
Tazewell College
Sullins College
Bristol
Dr. Belcher
Fifth
Hal B. Belcher
Fred Thurmond
Charleston
Thomas Ray
Fort Knox
Martha Burton
Pampa
Tex
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Warren A. Seager
John Roy Wolfe
First Baptist Church
Walnut Grove Cemetery
South Bluefield
American Cancer Society
O. J. Douglas Mortuary
Riverside Drive
R. H. Edwards
Dante Castrodale
O. E. Linkous
H. A. Bracey
Jack Beamer
T. W. Edwards
Isaac J. Harley
McDowell
Griffith
Raleigh
Thankful
Crumgmale
Steubenville
Pacific
Sam Baker
Robert Devinja
Ed Bell
Mingo Junction
Schuman
Kimball Rotarians
DIAL
Bluefield, W. VA
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