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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1963
Page
4
A fragmented report describes Christmas observances amid global divisions. Pope Paul VI and others mark the season with prayers for peace while families in the United States, including President Johnson in Texas, celebrate a cautious white Christmas away from typical sports and gatherings.
The report blends a multi region forecast for December 7 1903 with a narrative on wartime and religious observances. It notes assorted U S weather patterns across West Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania and describes Christmas messages from leaders in Moscow Warsaw and London. It also recounts the Lakonia disaster survivors and a village tragedy in Italy amid a wartime mood.
Peterstown mourns Ballard a long time leader charter member of the Peterstown club Presbyterian Mason and Sigma Nu Phi Delt Phi and American Legion. Surviving are Wade Ballard Emmett Ballard and three more brothers. Three sisters also survive. Service Friday at Peterstown Baptist Church by Rev Charles Jack with burial at Fairview Cemetery. Body to be taken from Broyles Funeral Home.
A kickoff meeting for a youth crusade set for early March will occur at 7 730 p m at the Church of God in Putnam County. George Kellery formerly with Youth for Christ in Charleston will speak. Rev Ira Hill of Wadel Chapel Methodist Church will chair the interdenominational crusade.
Gohike's wife received the call and word was left for the boss about a truck left on US 11 South of Roanoke Virginia. The driver departed again, apparently forever, while state police were notified and arrangements discussed. Corey reported some customers doubted the $2,500 shipment had not arrived and were angry. Goblke's remarks were not reassuring.
A Wednesday blaze destroyed the interior of a free room cinder block dwelling occupied by Violet Long on Rt. 1 Charleston. Neighbors complained no fire department answered. Collette Reed and Teed cited delays as callers were referred to Nitro Marmet and city outskirts offices and told to call back tomorrow.
Roads face heightened risk as up to 46 fatalities occurred during last year's four day Christmas stretch. In 1997, 255 deaths happened in the 30 hour window from 6 p m Christmas Eve to midnight Christmas Day. Safety officials say nearly all of the nation's 79 million cars were on the move at some point, with better weather boosting travel but not reducing hazards.
A sequence of fatal and serious vehicle wrecks in Whitesville, Morgantown, and surrounding areas on a holiday period claimed several lives and injured many. Victims include Ralph Ranson and others with extensive injuries. survivors include family members and workers. Funeral arrangements and hospital updates follow, with community figures named and locations cited.
President Johnson describes his Texas ranch life during a 1966 visit, listing land holdings near 5 000 acres and 100 head of cattle. He notes leased land, personal and family roles, and a home spotlighted by a tree-mounted sound system and “Big Brother” communications gear amid Christmas carols.
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