30 Apr 1960
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1960
Page
1
Dr S Roger Tyler presents reflections from a retired Episcopal minister on faith, community service, and the role of the church in modern life. The column offers concise meditations aimed at parishioners and readers seeking spiritual guidance.
An aged preacher reflects on Easter in St Matthew and Mark, praising God's omnipotence and the risen Christ who never leaves believers. He frames heaven as home, cites Navid-Livingstone and Job, and urges rejoicing as death loses its sting in faith.
A Wayne County grand jury indicted Kenneth Watts, 20, of West Virginia, for first degree murder in the killings of Mr. and Mrs. Fender at their farm near Daviestown. Watts also faces a charge of shooting with intent to kill Mrs. Marilyn Wagner of Hillman, wounded April 13, and later killed the Fenders to steal their car. He surrendered after a week in southern Ohio. Prosecutor James H. Leedy plans arraignment Monday.
The Duchess obtained a decree for divorce on grounds of adultery with hostess Annabelle Lee. The Duke did not oppose the petition, was ordered to pay costs, and the duchess received custody of their son. The case remains non public under British law. The report also notes a Soviet approved India pact for cultural scientific and technical cooperation.
At the General Conference in Denver delegates clashed over the church’s racially divided structure. Rev. L. E. Crowson led opposition to a “no basic change” stance on a separate Negro jurisdiction while others pushed for abolition by 1968. Havana also reports Cuba ordering 40 000 bags of flour delivered within 40 hours to ease shortages or seizure of docked flour.
Sixty two persons are named for jury duty in the May term. Names include Bolt Betty Fisher L D Hill J selected for jury duty for the May term. Court officials announce duty starts May 23 and May 9 opening in different magisterial districts Big Sandy Cabin Creek Elk and other districts list jurors and officers.
A. C. Kinnaman city councilman and Kanawha Valley Bank vice president left his entire estate to widow Kathleen Kinnaman after a will was admitted to probate Friday. Kinnaman died April 12 in a local hospital and was a civic leader. The bank was named administrator with a panel of estate appraisers listed across multiple towns and individuals.
The page lists multiple church bulletins with service times and leaders. Randolph Street Baptist Church offers Bible School at 9:45 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:08 a.m. Evening services and youth programs follow. Additional notices include St Timothy Lutheran and City Bible Center events with times and pastors.
Newly independent Togoland plans to apply for United Nations membership soon hoping for admission in time to participate in the General Assembly opening in New York in September.
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