William M Adkins Dies at Charleston Residence
William M. Adkins former state banking official and city tax collector died yesterday morning at his Charleston home after a lengthy illness. He served as cashier for the old Trist Co and worked in state banking prior to retirement. Surviving are three daughters Ruth, Mrs Raymond D. Miller, and Mrs George M. Mendanhall. a son W. M. Adkins Jr.. several grandchildren. Service set for 3 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery.
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Adkins
Charleston
One Trist Co
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N.H. Health
Buffalo
Putnam County
William Wright
Martha Kinsey Adkins
Ruth Adkins
Raymond D. Miller
George M. Mendanhall
W. M. Adkins
Dunbar
Tqurre
Calvary Baptist Church
Lee Shane
Iielate
Spring Hill Cemetery
Bartolete Mortuary Chapel
Wouren
Howard
Krant
Dg. A Fielder
H. Bratty Spencer
W. Hoy Cox
W. A. Cadle
W. L. Slonustreet
Pope Opens Holy Door Amid Rome Unrest and Global Broadcast
The Pope opened the Holy Door at St. Peter's as Communist protests and a general strike disrupted Rome. Rioters attacked a parked American sedan near the Spanish embassy while the crowd inside listened to a live television and radio broadcast of the ceremony.
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Loeg Ce
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Palestine
Pope Pius XII
St. Peter’s Cathedral
Gazette Telephoto
United States and Britain Drift Toward Rift Over China Policy
The article describes a growing US British policy split over recognizing the new Chinese regime. It notes US recognition may occur later, while urging tighter Cold War stance. The piece also outlines Western struggle with Soviet Titoist tensions and debates on foreign aid as Western resistance to communism.
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Britain
China
Moscow
Marshal Tito
Tito
Russia
Mrs Payne Killed in Car and Loco Collision at Grade Crossing
The mortuary attendant said a railway locomotive struck the side of a vehicle on a steep grade crossing about 150 feet from the wagon's home. Mrs Payne died in the hospital from kidney failure following the crash. Surviving are five daughters, one son, and three grandchildren. Mrs Payne was a native of Dickinson Virginia and a Church of God member. funeral arrangements pending.
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Charleston
Estelle Seebott
Ruth Perry
Oathof
Gedac Grove
Jenny
Jean Payne
Noah
South Charleston
Frances Diehl
Crawford City
Norrie
Faulkner
Yrant
Anna Main
Iughart
Mary Cochran
Rupert
Estus Fachtan
Portsmouth
Bruce Cochran
Williamsourg
Christmas observances around Bethlehem noted by faith groups
In Bethlehem, Epistles led by Epistopallins sang carols in the Church of the Nativity courtyard while various Protestant groups planned observances. The article notes Christmas celebrations by Greek Orthodox on January 7, Armenian Catholics on January 19, and Abyssinian Christians marking the birth on the 25th of each month.
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Christ
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Church of the Natiity
Bethlehem
US-Tito Air Paet Condemned By Consulates Protest
U S consulates in New York and Cleveland protest the jailing of ITT executive Robert A. Wazeley and Tarael Jacobson of the American Trade Commission. England hints at tightening Hungary ties after Hungarian authorities block contact with Edgar Sanders. State Dept weighs further sanctions targeting embassies across the Iron Curtain.
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Cleveland
Robert A. Wazeley
Tarael Jacobson
American Taint Commission
Hulgaria
State Department
U. S
Donald Heath
London
Edgar Sanders
International Telephone and Telegraph Group
Hungary
Voge'er
Jasobaon
Iron Curtain
Maorson
Balkan
Hmita
Washington
Comiunist
Russia
Moscow
Oiher
Kremlin
Front Page Reds Say Wantingsd Service and Army Medical Officials
Tokyo dispatches report Maj. Geo Kieji Ka wabhisa and eight others held by Russians since war began. The United States intelligence on Jan 8 1948 cites Japanese efforts since 1936 to develop biological agents for warfare with experiments at army proving grounds.
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Ryuji Kajitsuka
Tosaihide Nishi
Tamid Karagawa Yamada
Masao Gaoe
Jengaku
Army Proving Grounds
Coffman Remembered For Public Service In West Virginia
The obituary notes Truman James Coffman born 1877 near Cherry Camp later moved to Bristol. He served as Harrison County Circuit Court clerk and U. S. District Court clerk, then as Public Service Commission secretary. A Republican, he led Masonic ranks, received the 38th degree, and was survived by wife Mrs. Michaels and three other children.
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Virginia
Public Service Commission
B. S. Stathers
Salem Herald
Caffman
Nis Caresy
Masonic Lodge
Coffman
Methodist Church
Milks Lodge
Michaels
Holiday buying surge boosts traffic and warnings issued
City reports record downtown traffic and pedestrian volumes with holiday shopping driving congestion. Police urge careful driving as December sees increased traffic fatalities and injuries. Chamber of Commerce notes pent up buying and forecasters expect strong early 1950 activity despite global warfare references and plague experiments.
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Charleston Police Department
Wimer
Strevets
Chamber
W A Racer Ex Sheriff Dies At 69 In Hernshaw
William Addie Racer 69 a former deputy sheriff and ex sheriff of Bodin County died of a heart attack at his Hernshaw home. Survived by wife Mac Carrie J. Racer four sons seven grandchildren a brother and a sister. Service set at Hernshaw Baptist Church with burial in Madison Memorial Cemetery. Madison Hunter funeral home to handle arrangements.
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iFernshaw
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Hatfield Funeral Set For Today in Logan
Hibbert Hatfield 7 of Aracama dies Wednesday in a lace hospital. Services at 2 30 p m tomorrow at Christian Church. Burial Forest Lawn Cemetery Pecks Mill. Hatfield once Logan police chief in 1917 and 1918 and merchant policeman. Survived by wife four daughters sister and brother seven grandchildren two great grandchildren. Mortuary handled by Aracama Mortuary.
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Puke County
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Wokie Carter
Gene Under
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Texas Ornando
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Christian Church
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Pecks Mill
Aracamal Mortuary
Funeral for Mrs Huddleston Held Tomorrow
Mrs Huddleston aged 8, a former teacher in Fayette County, died Friday at her Montgomery home. Rev G C Magick to officiate The service will be in the Mary Chapel and burial will follow at Gauley Bridge cemetery. The body lies at the residence.
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Plaimer
Fayette County
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Peas Matthews
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Roland Pe Onarentan
I Betty
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Stone
Ras Mildred Callman
Chsrley
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Teenage quiz winner gifts 14 toy cartons to relief agencies
A 14 year old boy named Gilbert, lauded by Mayor Bernard Samuel, bought 14 toy cartons and toured five city relief homes distributing the toys. The teen Santa Claus visited Lutheran Church Bureau Southern Home Catholic Children's Bureau and others, earning a commendation. He has scholarship offers from three universities after graduating from Penn Charter.
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New York
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Gilbert
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Southern Home
Catholic Children's Bureau
Assoc
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Wyoming
Man Found Dead After Mishap In West Virginia
Jesse Lee Young, 23, of Winifrede Kanawha County, was found dead around noon on the road between Jun's Creek and Winifrede. Police say death resulted from accidental self inflicted wounds while carrying a double barrel shotgun during a hunting trip in Boone County. He left home Thursday with wife Berkie and parents Ferris and Mrs. Young. Body at Cunningham Mortuary Charleston awaiting funeral plans.
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Young
Winilrede
Kanawha County
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Tear Here
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Whiteaville
Joe’s Creek
Boone County
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Ferris Young
Cunningham Mortuary
Charleston
Truman Urges Christmas Spirit and Love of Man
President Truman pleads for moral courage and compassion in a Christmas message to Americans. He urges fixing society through love of God and neighbor, noting joy follows greatness and that the nation should dedicate itself anew to helping the least among us.
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Christos
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Truman Christmas Message Through Voice of America
Voice of America broadcasts President Truman’s Yale greetings transmitted from his own voice. He expresses confidence that with understanding and faith the United States will move toward peace and prosperity in the coming year. He extends warm wishes to all nations and prayers for harmony beyond race or nationality.
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Yale
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State Department
United States
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President faces deficit unless tax hikes and welfare cuts loom
The article outlines a projected deficit of 4.5 billion unless tax increases are enacted. It cites planned tax hikes on estates and gifts, corporate income, and higher personal rates, while the administration vows to preserve social welfare programs. It also notes a Virginia locomotive order and a Roanoke Island historical reference.
Christmas sermon and church events announced in Kanawha area
Christmas cantata Hig Star by Elsie Duncan Gayle to be presented at Nazarene Church by the adult choir under Dennis Sayre with solos by Mary Lou Shank Vivian Shank Othenia Strakal Dennis Sayre Gary Smith. Sermons planned at Humphreys Memorial Methodist and First Presbyterian Dunbar with titled topics Go Find God Yourself and Belly of Bethlehem. Church activities include carol singing and Women’s Society programs, a Girl Scout Leaders Club meeting, and Christmas party at C S Lucas home. Burial of veteran and church leaders noted with service today and body sent to St Louis for burial.
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Nazarene Church
Dennis Sayre
Ruby Guthrie
Mary Lou
Vivian Shank
Othenia Strakal
Gary Smith
H. Hoebuck
S. A. PF. Wagner
Humphreys Memorial Methodist Church
Robert] Beasley
Adam
Pop
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First Presbyterian Church
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Barlow Minenitary Chanel
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Obituaries From a Fragmented Local Notice
Obituary notices list multiple individuals with scattered details of survivors and funeral plans. Annie Carter and others are noted with spouses children and residences, while burial and service times appear for several names, including at Cunningham Mortuary and Marmet Cemetery.
Community notices mix of obituaries and holiday events
Fragmented obituary and social notes detail funeral plans at Matthews mortuary and local churches, with survivors listed for several families. Christmas events, charitable meals, and holiday services across Berlin Prague Vienna and London are noted, along with unrelated personal announcements and celebratory activities.
Service Arranged For James Lively
James Lively 70, a retired land department official, died Friday morning in South Charleston. The service will be at 27 ag om incemen in Darling Method Chaveh, with burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers are nephews Lloyd Hilbert, W H Asbury, Fs Hilbert, Thomas Hilbert, William Grinklead, George Mackmiller, Gordon Shepard, and Alfred Shepard. He had worked 15 years for the state auditor’s office and was to take over as treasurer for South Charleston on January 7.
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Fs Hilbert
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George Mackmiller
Gordon Shepard
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Seventh
South Charleston
State Auditor's Office
Charleston
Barthets Warring
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