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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1952

Page

8

Maj Jack Walker Funeral Rites Set in Ripley

Funeral services for Maj Jack W Walker 40 Army Reserve officer will be held at 2 p m Friday at St John s Episcopal Church Ripley with burial in Pine Hill Cemetery He died in Korea after a 30 day furlough and was recalled to active duty in 1951 He served as battalion commander at Ft Knox and later in Korea Married with three children he was a former state legislator and former assistant cashier at First National Bank Ripley survives his wife Helen Lea Walker a sister and mother aged 40 and a veteran of 1940 to 1946 military service

Mas. Walker Korea Maj. Walker Army Reserve Ft. Knox Hank Philip Sporn Electric Graham Station Helen Lea Hysell Walker Dixie Hill Mike Big Robert P. Rogers Charleston Vail Mortuary

Eisenhower MacArthur Talks Raise Hopes for Peace Accord

President-elect Eisenhower and General MacArthur held a surprise luncheon after discussions hinting at a peace effort in Morea and global peace. Eisenhower, after a Korean inspection, and Dulles spoke with MacArthur, then planned briefings with House leaders and Taft to shape an inflation and foreign policy program.

Morea Sten Eisenhower MacArthur Korea Truman Far East Hisenhower Gues MacArtnur Dulles Central Park and Sifth Avenue Q1st Street MacArhhur Waldorf Astoria Hageety Sen Robert A. Taft Ohio National Association of Manufacturers House of Representatives Taft Hisenhower Tomorsow Rep Joseph W. Martin Jr Massachusetts House Charles Halleck Indiana Leslie C. Arends Ilinnis

State to Build Six Story Office Block Next to Capitol

A six story state office building is planned with a $2.7 million 1949 Legislature appropriation. Built beside the new eight story Washington and Duffy Street office facility, it will house Employment Security and Workmen's Compensation and the State Merit System Council, financed by rent to the state. Completion expected in 12 to 14 months. steel orders to arrive in December after federal priority.

Yevmauen Washington and Duffy Sts Employment Security and Workmen’s Compensation Departments State Merit System Council Higginbotham Charleston A. G. Higginbotham Co Vermont Hedford C. E Stiling and Associates Tuill House Capitol California Av Washington St

US Effort Continues on Page One Foreign Aid Quote

The report notes ongoing American efforts likely relying on Western allies and major global companies to secure cooperation. The fragment hints at a broad coalition approach, with emphasis on coordinated action across nations and industry.

President Urges Wobsinugacrumsee Board on air routes

The president urged the Wobsinugacrumsee Board to address certificates on international air routes and hinted at potential U S compensation issues. The Informant noted commentators warn of political cost as Middle East interests press for influence, while the president cautions about stepping into contentious policy. A separate dispatch covers a large military airlift plan to North Africa, detailing Turkey shipments and an emergency Christmas convoys operation.

Callison Dies at Mountain State Hospital at 74

John Silag Callison 74 of 200 Tennessee Ave a maintenance man for the State Liquor Control Commission died of a cerebral hemorrhage at Mountain State Hospital after being stricken at home yesterday morning He was born in Sutton son of Abner and Mary Ann Armstrong Callison He was a Methodist and survived by wife Jennie Lee four daughters Catherine Maxine and two more in Charleston four sons Lee Ralph W Holly and John Viren two sisters and the Barthitt mortuary will handle arrangements.

J.S. Callison John Silag Callison Tennessee State Liquor Control Commission Mountain State Hospital Mr. Callison Me. Callison Sutton Abner Mary Ann Armstrong Callison Methodist Church Jennie Lee Callison Robert B. Hatch Eugene Chandler Catherine Maxine Callison Charleston H. Lee Ralph W Houston Tex Holly B Baltimore John Viren South Charleston Cynthia Young Richard Taylor Clay Barthitt Mortary

Morocco Debates Self-Government and UN Resolutions

The United Nations Political Committee advanced a mild Latin American Morocco resolution amid Arab Asian opposition. Morocco’s demand for self-government faced defeats for the Arab Asian bloc while Pakistan pushed a self-government amendment that altered the original language. the U S opposed the change. The vote tally showed 40 for, five against, with 11 abstentions, as Russia and France were noted absent during portions of the debate.

U. N U. S France Moroecco Brazil Mexico Lebanon Netherlands Austria United States Britain Russia Morocco Fonisia Pakistan Marocco Philip C. Jessup

India pushes full dress debate on UN subversive policy

India moves to compel a full dress debate on Secretary General Trygve Lie’s policy toward United Nations staff accused of subversion. The delegation asks UN Assembly President Lester B Pearson to put the issue on the agenda for the steering committee meeting before the reconvened session next year, seeking sponsors among Egypt, the Netherlands, and other concerned nations.

India United Nations Trygve Lie U. N. Assembly Jlester B. Pearson Canada Pearson L-Nation U. N Egypt Netherlands

Service Arranged For Floyd Lowen

Floyd K. Lowen 92 former mayor of Montgomery will have a service Friday at 2 p m in the B C Hooper mortuary chapel with Dr H W Ware officiating Burial will follow at Montgomery Memorial Park in London The body will lie in state at the mortuary Mr Lowen retired grocery salesman was appointed mayor in 1941 to fill an unexpired term He died Tuesday at his home after a long illness He lived on Fourth Avenue He was born in Bath County Virginia and moved to Montgomery in 1918 He served as vice president of Fayette Wholesale Grocery Co.

Montgomery Floyd K. Lowen Lwill B.C. Hooper H.W. Ware Montgomery Memorial Park London Lowen Up Fourth Ay Bath County Fayette Wholesale Grocery Co

Mrs Copeland Rite Arranged for Oak Hill Widow

Funeral service set for 2 p m Friday for Mrs Jane Anne Copeland 74 of Sanger near Oak Hill who died Tuesday at Oak Hill Hospital after a yearlong illness. Survived by two sons Edgar Arborn Copeland Detroit and James Robert Copeland Oak Hill two daughters Maida Pearl Hall Sanger and Ida Mae Wynn Haleigh NC three grandchildren one great grandchild two brothers Edward Adamson Charleston and Robert Adamson Ward. Body to remain at Tyree funeral home until services.

AK Hill Jane Anne Copeland Sanger Oak Hill Copeland J. A. Copeland Edgar Arborn Copeland Detroit Mich Maida Pearl Hall Ida Mae Wynn Haleigh N. CG Edward Adamson Charleston Robert Adamson Ward Tyreeypartunily Osk Bill

Mrs. Rosa Chandler Bean Dies at 73 in West Virginia

Rosa Chandler Bean 73 died yesterday at her son John Bean’s home in Latrobe Chaweva. Widow of George Bean former general manager of Clifftop’s Babcock Coal and Coke mine, he died in 1938. Born Webster County to Sam and Elizabeth Chandler, she belonged to Clutton Presbyterian Church and Lewisburg East ern Star. Survived by sons Robert N Huntington Ralph H Rainelle. daughter Mabel Grace New York City. sister Letcher Gillis Pie Buckhannon. four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Brother Jim Chandler Buckhannon died recently. Body at Degnan Kittinger mortuary South Charleston and to be moved to Wallace mortuary East Rainelle for Saturday service.

Maré Rosa Chandler Bean John Bean Chaweva Bean George Bean Babcock Coal and Coke Clifftrop Webster County Sam and Elizabeth Chandler Cluttap Presbyterian Church Lewisburg Order of Eastern Star Robert N Huntington Ralph H Rainelle Mabel Grace New York City Letcher Gillispie Buckhannon Jim Chandler Degnan-Kittinger South Charleston Wallace and Wallace East Rainelle

Two Quit Continue On Wage Stabilization Board

The article reports six long term members remaining on the Wage Stabilization Board, including Louthan, Whiteman, Sewark, Treslar, Turk, and Foster, with Dillard and Kennedy not replaced. It notes Truman’s overruling of a prior decision and accuses wage stabilization of being hampered by political expediency. The Fourth Regional Board governs Virginia West Virginia Maryland North Carolina DC and part of Tennessee.

Truman Frank G. Louthan C. H. Whiteman Richmond I. BE. Sewark Clarksburg W. Va Glen H. Treslar Richard H. Turk Baltimore Iain J. Foster Huntington Bewinnain George EB. Istreng Dillard Kennedy Virginia West Virginia Maryland North Carolina District of Columbia Arg Tennessee

Gale Slams Liner and Ships Drive Aground Near Scotland

After gale conditions, a tug pull to refloat the liner continued for an hour before abandonment. Three landing ships of 2,000 tons each ran aground at Gara Loch near Glasgow, with one damaged. The unmanned vessels broke moorings despite reserve flotilla nearby. The 1,800-ton Finnish freighter Solbritt was driven off Yorks near the Isle of Arran. tug Forraxer refloated her five hours later.

Uderway Gara Loch Glasgow Solbritt Yorks Isle of Arran Forraxer

Mrs Wright Dies in Hospital at 83 in Rand

Mrs Louvenia Wright 88 of Rand died yesterday in a Charleston nursing home. Formerly of Newton Roane County she lived with foster son Harold Sheppard of Rand for four years. Surviving are four daughters Cisra Looney Stella Ross Vesta King and June Jackson. 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. a brother Simpson Allen and three sisters Junie Carper Rhody King Elvira Powell. Service 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Newton Baptist Church Rev W L Lucas officiating. Burial Keen Cemetery Newton under Hardman and Conrad mortuary Spencer. The body is at the mortuary.

Louvenia Wright Rand Charleston Newton Roane Wright Harold Sheppard Animal Church of Christ Amma Cisra Looney Stella Ross Spencer Vesta King Clendenio June Jackson Simpson Allen Shelby J .D Junie Carper Ammia Rhody King Bomont Elvira Powellot Spencer Newton Baptist Church W. L. Lucas Batist Keen Cemetery Hardman Conrad

Edward Hizely Dies in Roane County

Edward W. Hizely, 62, a retired farmer, died Tuesday afternoon at his home near Spencer after a long illness. Born in Roane County, he belonged to Egypt Methodist Church. Survived by wife Alberta Hizely, four sons Rector of Akron Ohio, Charles Herbert, William Eli of Spencer, Homer of Parkersburg. ten daughters including Mrs Pursley, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Lowe of Akron, Mrs Snyder of Arizona, Mrs Short of Clay, Mrs Allen, Mrs Schwendler, Mrs Pursley of Spencer, and Mrs Nelva Howk of Millstone. two brothers Will of Ivydale and John of Nitro. one sister Mrs Annie Thomas of St Marys. two half sisters Mrs Armstead of Nitro and Mrs Payne of Clendenin. Services at 1 30 p m Saturday at Egypt Methodist Church near Spencer by Rev C Morris. burial in Egypt cemetery. Body at Vandale Mortuary until service.

Spenceh Edward W. Hizely Here Roane County Egypt Methodist Church Alberta Hizely Akron Charles Herbert William Eli Spencer and Homer Parkersburg Katie Pursley Jennie Taylor Virgin Lowe Carrie Lowe Hazel Snyder Arizona Beatrice Short Clay Lie Allen Lucy Schwendler Ova Pursley Spencer Nelva Howk Millstone Will Ivydale John Nitro Annie Thomas St. Mary's Alice Armstead Flora Payne Clendenin

Six Children and Parents Die in Fiery Kerosene Explosion

In North Little Rock a kerosene stove explosion killed Hilton Bryant 23 his wife Si year old and six of their seven children ages from months to 3 years The only survivor 13 year old Shirley Bryant is in serious condition She said her father started the fire early driving the blast that burned the home’s three rooms Deputy Johnny Hardie said the blast was heard a mile away and caused a flash fire The infant Johnny 9 months old died beneath charred bedding Other victims were Ruth Ach Patsy Billie Ronnie Jenn and two more names incompletely recorded in the damaged report.

North Little Suck Arik Hilton Bryattt Shirley Bryant Shirley Johnny Hardie Hilton Johnny Ruth Ach Patsy Billie Ronnie Jenn Eeemia

Van Fleet Seeks Broad Gvostuued Prom Yate Plan

General Van Fleet urges expanded promotion of unity and rehabilitation to spur housing and industrial projects in the United States. He argues for continued government control over crucial materials, cites tight steel supply, and supports defense agency needs while warning of limits meeting all demands without stronger material flows. Sources allege Eisenhower discussed the issue with Van Fleet in Seoul. He signals readiness for a spring offensive in Korea if reinforced, contrasting MacArthur's broader action.

Orient United States van Fleet Eisenhower Seoul Omar Bradley Mark W. Clark Eighth Army Korea Pyongyang-Wonsan Douglas MacArthur

Campbell's Creek Woman Injured in Auto Mishap

Mrs Ruby Hatfield 32 of Campbell's Creek was treated at Charleston General Hospital in good condition after a highway accident yesterday. Attendants reported a fractured spine from a car hitting an embankment near Chely.

Campbell’s Creek Ruby Hatfield Campbell's Creek Charleston General Hospital Mre.Hatfield Chley

Aluminum Producers gain price boost with conditions

U S government proposes higher price ceilings for pig and ingot aluminum and for fabricated products if producers agree to avoid canceling defense contracts and to refrain from terminating contracts after expanding capacity. The plan targets Aluminum Company of America Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical and Reynolds Metals with a study due next week. Eugene David Lowery, 75, longtime Mower Lumber Co employee, died of a heart ailment at Taird Memorial Hospital in Montgomery after a long illness.

U.S Washington INS Defense Mobilizer Fowler Aluminum Company of America Car Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp Reynolds Metals Co Eugene Lowrey Montgomery Eugene David Lowery Mower Lumber Co Nallen Wayette County Taird Memorial Hospital

West Germany joins NATO defense area amid Russia talks

The conference approved adding West Germany to the NATO defense zone while warning that an attack on occupation forces would trigger Allied action. Eden reported three German elections talks with Russia remain possible, and Acheson urged continued NATO support for France in Indochina though no funds were allocated.

Lyon Turkey Greece West Germany Germany Naza Russia Anthony Eden Kremlin U. S Dean Acheson Council Indochina NATO

Mrs Susan Fields Dies at Clendenin

Mrs Susan Fields 78 of Clendenin dies at her daughter's home in Young with whom she had lived. Born April 10 1874 in Tazewell County Virginia she lived in Clendenin 74 years and was a member of Jorden Light Baptist Church. Surviving are 5 sons 2 daughters 1 stepdaughter 1 stepson 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at Hess and Harper mortuary chapel with Rev J R Gillespie. Burial Koontz Cemetery.

Russell H. Holland Clendenin Hatter Colling Crab Orchard Mona Conchett East St Louis Lon Franz Moore William Fields Charleston John Fields Lester Fields Glenville Joe Fields Harmony Hess and Harper J. R. Gillespie Koontz

Mrs Dodrill Dies In Webster County

Helena E. Dodrill 82 of Bergoo Webster County dies after long illness. Born May 1 1870 in Webster County daughter of Christopher Hamrick and Eva Hamrick. Survived by daughters Verna Gregory Curtin and Edna Phares Bergen. sons Hinkle Fishersville Morton Fostoria Arvil Weirton. stepdaughters Nancy Cole Hackers Valley and A H Reese Bergoo. stepson Adam Dodris Burbank Calif. Body to Dodd and Hurt mortuary Webster Springs then home Thursday afternoon. Service 1 p m Friday at residence burial Dedrill Cemetery.

Bergoc Helena E. Dodrill Ber Bergoo Fishersville Morton Fostoria Arvil Weirton Nancy Cole Hackers Valley A. H. Reese Adam Dodris Burbank Dodd and Hurt Mortuary Webster Springs Dedrill Cemetery

Stalin linked to Western foundations in alleged conspiracy

The article details claims by Bogolepov and Kohlberg that Stalin used Soviet embassy staff to steer foundations like Carnegie Endowment, Rockefeller and Guggenheim, and universities to advance Soviet aims. It notes Dulles recommended Hiss for Carnegie, Hiss's later perjury conviction, and Lattimore's IPR connections and 1943 suspicions with Rockefeller backing.

Carnegie Endowment For International Peace Hiss Rockefeller Guggenheim Harvard Yale Columbia Bogolepov Stalin Washington Kohlberg China Carnegie Group Dulles Carnegie Endowment State Department U. S Kohterg Carnegie Post Whittaker Chambers Lattimore New Yorker Institute of Pagistic Relations Senate IPR Communist Party Frederick Vanderbilt Field Hsu Philip Jaffe Harriet Moore Anna Louise Strong Owen Lattimore Assivs

City backs expansion plan for ball field

Charleston city leaders approve a plan to extend the grandstands at Watt Powell park for tighter seating. Costs total about 543,000 for the grandstand extensions plus 9,000 for new seats, with additional funds for office space lavatories and water fountains. The move, backed unanimously by the stadium board parks commission and mayor, aims to relieve seating shortages for American Association play and improve players quarters.

Kuhn Municipal Stadium Board Parks and Playground Commission Copethaver Stadium Board Watt Powell Park

Obituary notices for Bennett and others in scattered lines

Obituary notices show Robert Bennett aged 64 burned to death when his Long Branch home was wrecked. Services at Tomie near Denville with Rev. Linville and Rev. Bowman officiating and burial in Miller Cemetery. Other obituaries list Bert Fisher 38 and Shane, pastor of Calvary, with services in Rock Barings and Springer Cemetery, and Lynch 72 dying after long illness with multiple relatives named.

Lench Meune Bartlets Aes le¢ Shane Calvury Springer Lynch Jumbia Ay Motolne Morley Showblen, Jr Lattes Tom _‘Jerney Tar €She Fisher Clarence Parmer Barry Whittington George Scott Prec Sparkes

Triple Funeral Is Arranged In Northfork Community

Northfork Mec Special three family funeral services set for 2 p m Thursday at Holiness Church of Jesus Christ Eckman for Rev. Garrett Belcher 62 his son James Cecil 62 and daughter Mrs Bethel Rose all of the community They were killed Sunday when their automobile collided with a train Ennis Belcher minister of 45 years who built the Eckman church Surviving wife Mrs Lilly Bishop Belcher two daughters Mrs Flossie Lester and Miss Lena Belcher of Northfork eight grandchildren a great grandchild and niece Mrs Mary Stick of Charleston Bennett mortuary of Northfork to direct arrangements

Northfork Mec Holiness Church of Jesus Christ Eckman Garrett Belcher James Cecil Bethel Rose Belcher Rose Holiness Church Lilly Bishop Belcher Flossie Lester Lena Belcher Mary Stick Lee St. Charleston Bennett Mortuary of

Charles W Blackshire Dies of Heart Attack

Charles Wesley Blackshire 60 of Lower Kanawha Two Mile died of a heart attack at his home. A carpenter contractor, he was born July 22, 1692 in Kanawha County and belonged to Bethel Methodist Church. Surviving are wife Minnie YL, daughter Mary Brake of Dunbar, two stepdaughters, two stepsons, two sisters, and six grandchildren. Body at Cunningham mor

Charles Wesley Blackshire Lower Kanawha Two Mile Charleston Red Blackshire Kanawha County Bethel Methodist Church Kanawha Two Mile Minnie YL Blackshire Mary Brake Dunbar Juanita Thomas Sissomvile Mary Jems Tyler Mi Sten-Sens Henry Balser St Albens Blaine Balser Tyler Mt Elsie Kershaw Akron Cunningham Mortuary

Allied planes bag MiGs in week of aerial battles

Allied air units report five MiGs destroyed this week with one possibly destroyed and others damaged. The fight continues as operations target enemy aircraft during ongoing air clashes.

Colamuns Cage

Death of D H Hutchison Architect and Engineer

Darby Hutchison 68 dies unexpectedly in Charleston General Hospital after a brief illness. A Huntington native born Oct 15 185? he moved to Charleston in 1917 and worked at Carbide and Carbon Chemical Co in South Charleston then Holling Chemical Co now Berium Reduction Corp. Survived by wife Mary Ethel Hall Hutchison a son Lon H Hutchison a daughter Mrs Hobart A Schoch two brothers and four grandchildren. Service 2 pm tomorrow at Barlow Bonsail mortuary chapel with Dr George H Vick officiating. Burial Sunset Memorial Park.

Darby “H. Hatcrson Charleston General Hospital Washington St. E Hutchison Carbide and Carbon Chemical Co Charleston Holling Chemical Co Berium Reduction Corp Carbide Mr. Hutchison Huntington Tate Sue Johnston Hutchison Ohio State University Mary Ethel Hall Hutchison Lon H. Hutchison Hobart A. Schoch Cincinnati B. M. Hutchison Barlow-Bonsail Mortuary Chapel George H. Vick First Presbyterian Church Sunset Memorial Park

Walter E Fields Killed in Mishap at Rayford Mine

Walter Enos Fields 60 of Chesapeake died yesterday at Rayford while working at the Reacoon Mine after being caught in a state fall. He belonged to Chesapeake Assembly of God Church. Survived by wife Edna. daughters Blanche Hawkins and Enid Cook. sons Hubert and Frank. brother Lee. Service in Chesapeake Assembly of God Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. James Adkins. Interment Montgomery Memorial Park. Pryor mortuary East Bank. The body to home at 4 p.m. today.

Walter Enos Fields Chesapeake Rayford Fields Assembly of God Church Edna Fields Blanche Hawkins Brs Enid Cook Marfork Hubert Marmet Frank Keyford Lee Reedyville

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