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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1963
Page
3
A string of obituaries from Charleston and surrounding areas notes deaths, funeral arrangements, and surviving relatives. Entries include Thomas Memorial Hospital and various funeral homes, with services at churches such as St Pauls Methodist, Church of the Immaculate Conception, and Bethlehem Baptist Church. Survivors span spouses, children, siblings, and grandchildren across Dunbar, Charleston, and nearby towns.
A Clay County man, James Friend, 62, of Duck, is in serious condition at Charleston General Hospital after his pickup collided head on with a Wilhly company truck west of Trydale. James McLaughlin, 24, of Clay received minor injuries and was treated and released. The crash destroyed the utility truck and caused extensive damage to the pickup. cause remains under investigation by Deputy Sheriff Foster Boggs.
Mary Elizabeth Epperly 86 of Fayetteville dies after long illness at daughter’s home in Mayetteville. Services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dodd-Payne Funeral Home with Rev. J. S. Crosier and Rev. Ble Palmer officiating. Burial in Huse Memorial Park. Surviving: two sons Clarence and Hollis. four daughters Minnie Butrick, Flora Bruch, Hallie Martin, Willie Goff. a brother Wheeler I. Part of Princeton. 42 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and 42 great great grandchildren.
Two civilians died and 16 were wounded when two terrorist grenades exploded near a crowded market in My Tho city in the Mesong river delta Saigon area. Reports said the blast occurred Saturday, with casualties including local residents.
The Civic Center sub post office will open Monday with hours from 4 a m to 5 p m and will serve daily through Christmas. Postmaster James C Lakin says the center will handle letter mail and parcel post during the season. bulk business mail is not accepted. The main post office will begin 7 30 a m to 5 20 p m with Sunday service from noon to 4 p m on December 15 and 22. WOODS, Mex Nannie Blacken ship died Monday in Webster County Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Surviving are a brother Lemon Weese of Baltimore. Md. The body is at Dodi and Jurich Funeral Home in Webster Springs.
Fragments list numerous funerals and memorial services across Fayette and surrounding counties. Names include Warker, Bates, Monecutter, Bostic, Carte, Lark, Dean, O Brien, Douglas, Raster, Fageley, Harquff, Mill, LoweSdy, Lyall, LYWCH, Quesenverry, A Million, Zam, Mitchell, Wermyer, Tainey, and others. Churches, cemeteries, and funeral homes named. locations include Montgomery, Fayette County, and nearby towns. dates show 1 pm to 2 pm services and multiple church affiliations.
James Beary was reelected president of the St Albans Fraternal Order of Police with Mote day James Palcolmin Walkorges named vice president. Robert L. Sather became patrolman, Paul Toward chosen chaplain, William Richard elected conductor, Eugene Wik sop guard, and Thomas Midkill plus Withiam Bockway and Forest Thurmax named trustees. New officers to be installed early next month as a large planning committee forms a Christmas party event.
Sabu Dastugir known as Elephant Boy died at 39 in Chatsworth California from a heart attack. The Indian born actor appeared in Jungle Saga films including Elephant Boy and The Song of India and served as a World War II airman and gunner during World War II. He leaves a widow Marilyn Cooper and daughter Jasmine. He began screen work at 32 after a prewar career as a sergeant in the Army Air Corps.
A cola based remedy claims to ease constipation by nerving the colonic nerve and bulking action. It promises gentle relief, clinically proven results, and an overnight improvement after use, with an introductory price offer.
A group of municipal employees voted to defer a planned strike against Clarksburg. About 0 workers from sewer, street, and painting departments had supported the walkout earlier. The workers belong to two locals of District 50 of the United Mine Workers Union and will file a grievances report to City Manager Lewis Shal cross.
Nebraska truck driver Everson admitted guilt on drug possession and manslaughter charges after his rig rear ended a car at a traffic survey near Tipton. The crash killed Air Force Sgt Robert Stultz, his wife, and two children from Chapmanville. Everson faces one year for the drug count and eight years for manslaughter, with possible parole on the latter. He cooperated with federal drug investigators. the judge will credit time served. Everson’s actions followed a traffic stop on Interstate southeast of Tipton, officials said.
Seaman John Virgil Pedro, 20, of Boomer Fayette County, died after a car crash returning to Camp Lejeune. Navy veteran and Gauley Bridge High School graduate entered Navy four years ago. Survived by widow, parents Virgil and wife Patricia Halsey, Sue Moss, and brother Charles. Funeral arrangements by Mouper Funeral Home.
Miss Mary Eddie Gibson aged 63 died at Charles ton Memorial Hospital after suffering severe burns from falling against a stove Sunday night. She had first, second and third degree burns over about 30 percent of her body. Service set for 10 a.m. at Cunningham Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. W. Durst. burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. She is survived by five brothers Amos, Andy, Charlie, Wyatt, Earnest and a sister Mrs. Mamie Dickens.
Nashville report on a federal grand jury probing juror tampering with tapes recorded by an undercover agent. The panel examined conversations involving Nashville lawyer Osborn Jr and police officer Vick as part of a broader inquiry into Teamsters leader Hoffa related jury influence. Vick is expected to testify, with allegations of a $10,900 bribe to a prospective juror.
On Monday's session grand jury rule Dutta and others face ten charges of attempted jury tampering tied to their trial last year on a conspiracy count. The prior trial ended with three hung juries.
Thirty two persons were injured when two street cars collided inside the Twitch Peaks tunnel during rush hour. Five were kept for observation, others released after first aid. The tunnel sits on a route from coastal sections to downtown San Francisco.
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