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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1956
Page
2
A Duluth blaze killed Lola Clark and four daughters Ruth Claudia Lorraine Mary Shirley and their mother while father William Clark and two others escaped. Gloria Clark survived and described escaping through heavy smoke. An air-fired heater exploded fueling the fire.
Syria's ambassador told the State Department no repairs would be allowed until British French and Israeli troops left Egypt. State Department quoted him as saying there would be no obstacle to repairs. reporters noted he spoke of withdrawal and urgency over ending hostilities rather than pipeline flow.
Santa Monica California December 21 195ue The estranged husband of Stella Roman former New York opera singer filed affidavits denying millionaire status Frank Vitale 58 president of Bohemian Distributing Co says his net worth is 155094 He refutes his wife claim of earning millions while she seeks 5234 monthly temporary alimony during divorce proceedings
Neva Botkins 58 of Akron Ohio died in an Akron hospital two weeks after her husband Vernon Austin Bollans. A Mason County native she had worked at Charleston laundries and moved to Akron five years ago. Survived by three sons Owen Harmon Emmett Botkins all of Akron. three daughters Lorepa Mace Erma Matheney Luvena Botkins. stepson George Teel. siblings Clarence Carney Huffman Harry Everett Huffman Cora Stowers Bertha Dunlap. 16 grandchildren. Body at Cunningham Funeral Home.
Rain and drizzle spread across much of the country as low pressure systems and frontals spawn damp conditions. Scattered snow flurries in the Lakes region shift to light rain and drizzle through parts of the Ohio and Mississippi valleys.
Fragmentary weather notes for Saturday December 22 1956 include timestamps and numbers likely representing temperatures rainfall or other measurements. The text lists times 3 am 9 pm 1 pm 13 pm and values such as 25 mm and 85 21 28 cm, indicating measurements or readings without clear context.
Priestley argues the Bosely matter should be judged on merit, not a shrugging vote. Bosely says he will abstain on temperance legislation unless the people of his county consent. He states his role is regulatory as a Brewers Foundation director while another figure handles lobbying. Bosely is a former coach and current Montgomery Chamber of Commerce president.
The article cites statements by O’Konski on Tito invitation speculation. He warns of treachery and deception, saying he may resign if the invitation is extended. He argues the move stems from a crowd fearful of uprisings and seeks Tito’s prestige.
Grand Prairie police arrest 17 year old Wesley Allen Cox after he shot Linda Caroll Housewright 13 as she slept in her home. Four .22 revolver shots, three in the head, killed her. a brother 7 unharmed. Minister Rev Housewright identified the suspect. Cox charged with murder.
A string of obituaries lists ARMITAGE Mra Lb formerly of Charleston died Dec 12 in Green Bay. Survivors include a husband a daughter and three brothers with grandparents in Ohio. Multiple death notices follow including BELCHER Lessie service at First Baptist Montgomery burial Carter Woodson Cemetery and CHAPMAN Batty Ann 12 died from stove fire with extensive survivors. Other notices include COVERT Leond Giles 45 and LAYTON George Joseph 73 with church ties and local mortuaries handling services and burials.
Willie Leon Crowe 43 of Bedford Virginia and former Maplewood Fayette County resident was killed in a sawmill accident on Thursday in Bedford. Surviving are sister Mrs Forest Chavies Clarkstown NC and brothers Ralph Maplewood and Woodson Meadow Bridge. Service at 2 pm tomorrow at Chestnut Knob Community Church Layland by Rev A S Doddrill. Burial Layland Cemetery. Body to Wallace Mortuary East Rainelle to Ralph Crowe’s home at 6 pm today.
Obituary notices detailing funeral times for Marie Anderson in Lewisburg, William H Carson in Nitro, May Pleasant Dunlap in Poca, Upton Hartley in Nitro, George W. Jety in Roane County, Caml Unley in Oak Hill, and other local figures. Services occur across Baptist and Catholic churches with burial in various local cemeteries including Liberty, Cross Creek, Wade Chapel, Perne, Olivet, and Memorial Parks.
Funeral service set for Mrs Atky Shea 86 of Dun DON Clay County Charleston with Dr George H Vick to lead at Snodgrass mortuary chapel Burial at Sunset Memorial Park South Charleston She was active in church civic and lodge work and survived by three daughters two sons five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren The body remains at Snodgrass mortuary in South Charleston
The Vice President pressed for a substantial increase in both refugees and assistance. He told reporters the U. S. must do more than it has and will present recommendations to President Eisenhower. Nixon visited Hungarian border on a private mission and met Austrian officials, noting, Now we know what it means to be a refugee. He later met Chancellor Julius Raab in Vienna for talks after returning from the border.
A Democratic congressman protests today against admitting Hungarian refugees to the United States. He accuses the refugees of deserting the charge and says plans exist to clear the way for increased refugee numbers.
The National Safety Council warned a record 660 traffic deaths during the four day Christmas holiday as 45 million cars hit the roads. Dense fog from Iowa to New England caused flight cancellations and hazardous driving conditions expected to continue into Saturday.
In three separate crashes last night in the Greater Charleston area two people were injured. Wilma Weaver 51 of Huntington suffered head and shoulder bruises and was treated and released at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Carl Frame 31 of St Albans was hospitalized with internal injuries after a crash on St Albans Road. A second wreck on Coal River Road left an unnamed occupant injured.
William P Smith age 33 of Fayetteville dies from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at home. A service is set for 2 p m today at Pavelleville Presbyterian Church with Rev Breitenhirt officiating. Burial follows at Memorial Park in Fayetteville. he belonged to Fayetteville Presbyterian Church and La Fayette Fest No 149 American Legion. He was noted as a high school athlete in youth.
Overlade spoke as Stephenson remained jailed awaiting official notification of freedom from Indianapolis. The text portrays Stephenson as a Texan itinerant printer aiming to organize a white-sheeted Klan with about 850,000 members across scattered quarters and nearby quarters.
In Norman Oklahoma on December 21 a boy named Michael Claus refuses to be called Santa Claus. He is nine, lives with Mr and Mrs C C Claus east of Santa, Oklahoma, and endures ribbing from friends each year. He has three siblings named Joe Ted and Wanda.
A 15-year-old Turtle Creek girl was seriously hurt and three family members slightly injured when their car failed to negotiate a curve on Turtle Creek Road. Martha Sue Miller, 15, was taken to Madison General Hospital with chest and internal injuries and is listed in serious condition. Maridor Miller, 21, a teacher at Madison Elementary, drove them to a church party and was treated for bruises and released. Frances Miller, about 19, and Donny Miller, 11, also received injuries and were released or listed in good condition.
Walter Bottomlee of Carbon died Thursday morning after a long illness at Charleston Memorial Hospital. He was a Carbon Fuel Co. official and Kanawha Valley Coal Mining Institute board member. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, two foster daughters, a son, two sisters, a half sister, a half brother, a brother, and three grandchildren. Services set for 2 pm at Chelyan First Baptist Church with burial in Sunset Memorial Park Spring Hill. The body will be taken to the family home today and to the church one hour before service.
Police report a double shooting at the Aue home and a second deadly incident involving Gordon Pape Sr and Susan Aue. Aue, a Miami University alumnus active in alumni affairs, and Susan were reportedly dating, while Pape was found dead in his room with a pistol nearby. Authorities say the pair had been shot in the head. the investigation focuses on the relationships and the recent dine with the Papes.
Rita Hayworth returns to her children after a holiday visit. Hollywood reports the actor actress has resumed family time as fans await her next project and public appearances.
A garbled excerpt shows protest remarks and a referenced parole department statement. The text indicates an ongoing investigation with no further information available at this time.
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