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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1948

Page

2

Obituary for Margaret Ane of Fairies County

The body is at Wallace and Wallace mortuary in Leeasure and funeral plans are announced. Several relatives appear, including Mrs Carrie Erskine and Mrs Culeen Walton. A solemn requiem high mass will be held at Barred Meert church with Rev Edward J. Drlenerrio presiding, followed by burial at White Sulphur Springs Monday morning.

Margaret Ane Chernbster Cled Arownel Danist Kirwis Eno Saiphus Springs

CIO London meeting on non Communist labor movement policy

Key CIO leaders James B. Carey Walter Reuther and LS Buckmaster set travel from New York January 8 to London with Elmer Cone to discuss future policies of leading non Communist labor groups within the WFTU framework. The CIO notes sharp Communist splits at recent meetings over European recovery program and will report to the executive board January 28 in Washington. The obituary items and local notices in the same page detail multiple funeral services and deaths in the Charleston area.

James B. Carey Walter , Reather United Auto Workers LS. Buckmaster Rubber Workers David J. McDonald Steelworkers New York London Elmer Cone CIO WFTU Paris Washington Portland Philip Murray WETU Rome

Mrs E V Megale Dies at Charleston Home

Mrs Elen V Blake Megale wife of Edward C Megale manager of Tellin Hello Vernon Co Kanawha City died after a long illness at her Charleston home Born in Benwood she was daughter of John and Margaret Blake educated in Wheeling parochial schools In Charleston she joined St Agnes Catholic church and the Christian Mothers society The body was moved to Simpson mortuary for funeral arrangements Rosary to be recited at 815 pm today at the mortuary chapel by Knights of Columbus and the Christian Mothers society conducted by Father Lawrence Gallagher

Ton Jette Morris Kathrinn Burdette Leonard Kidd Charleston Chartey Picberk South Charleston Mary Martin Calumnus Lulu Cons Alles Lucas Dode Mfertin Nimitz Cunningham Mortuary Mangham Cergeliea Preston Mortuary John Essex Gerneery Charleston Gazette E. V. Megale Elen V. Blake Megale Edward C.megale Tha ‘Telling Hello Vernon Co Kanawha City Benwood John and Maregaret Blake Wheeling St Agnes Catholic Church Christian Mothers Society Simpson Mortuary Knights of Columbus Lawrence Gallagher

Shooting Victim Dies After Tavern Shooting in Madison

Henry Thomas, 25, a Tennessee native and laborer, died in a Madison hospital after being shot by Willard Justice, 27, proprietor of the Toad Stool Tavern. Justice was arrested and jailed, facing a murder hearing before Justice of the Peace E. McComas.

Barrett Boone County Henry Thomas Tennessee Madison Thomas Willard Justice J. S. Asbury Justice Stil

Three Hurt When Car Hits Parked Truck

At 10 20 p m last night three persons were slightly injured when an automobile driven by W S May 22 of 1628 Clay Ave crashed into a parked truck in Washington Street. May and two passengers Ruth Ingram 35 Oak Hill and Mae Simms 50 221 Goshorn St were taken to Charleston General Hospital with superficial cuts and bruises. Patrolman Lacy cited a short circuit in the car wiring causing headlights to fail and damage to the car’s right side. The truck owner was unknown. investigators Lacy and John W Price pursue details.

W. S Clay Washington, St. W KM. Lacy Cunningham Toox Ruth Ingram Oak Hill Mae. Simms Goshorn St Charleston General Hospital Lacy Patcolmen Lacy John W. Price Inveatigatane

Man Who Started First Gasoline Station Dies

Harvey W. Wickit, credited by the Standard Oil Co of Ohio with starting the first gasoline fueling station in the United States, died in Columbus at 85. Born in Pataskala, he moved to Columbus at the century’s end to deliver kerosene. He opened a Columbus station in 1913 and, though retired in 1928, helped inaugurate new Standard Oil stations across Ohio.

Columbus Harvey W. Wickit Standard OU Co Ohio United States Wicking Vom Pataskala Standard CW

Whooping Cough Protection and New Treatments

Dr. Theodore Van Dellen examines whooping cough dangers especially in infants, noting mortality rates and the partial protection of vaccination. He discusses streptomycin as a postinfection aid for pneumonia, a case of rapid recovery after treatment, and a new skin test to gauge lingering immunity to guide booster shots.

Theodore van Dellen United States Coffey and Levy Rand

Death of Leslie E Thompson Insuranceman 39

Leslie E. Thompson 39 year old state manager of the Modern Woodmen of America Insurance Co died at his home 3308 Staunton Ave. He was a member of FOE and LOOM. Survived by wife Bessie two sons Charles and Wayne two brothers Riley of Franklin and Ode of Cumberland Md a sister Mrs Eva Cooper of Elkins and his mother Mrs Lula Thompson of Franklin. Body at Wilson Mortuary pending funeral arrangements. In vaccines, combining diphtheria tetanus and whooping cough into one shot may reduce negative reactions in preschoolers.

Mattie Harmen Mt. Alna Tomers Dartlett St. Albans Nev Wallere Muriel Nephi Mall Bera Baptist Enurehif Masons Farvice Masiabon Memorial O'Dell Lodse Familly Morera Mansthiaw Maymam Nomar Nagshaw Mire Katherine Kineatt Detroit Dorothy Thomas Bauth Charleston Dewey Bolt South Charleston Don Lott Aileti Ente Dats George Dot Owen Leslie E. Thompson Modern Woodmen of America Insurance Co Staunton Av FOE the Loom Bessie Charles Wayne Riley Franklin Ode Cumberland Eva Cooper Elkins Lula ‘Thompson Wilson Mortuary

Rescue Efforts Planned for Stranded Flyers at Sea

Seven men stranded after their C-47 ran out of fuel have survived 17 days at sea. A Christmas rescue added two more survivors when a glider tow rope snapped on landing. Two more operations are planned from Greenland base, including towing a Fairchild C 82 glider and flying a light Cosma 195 with skis to the site. Captain Robert A. Stribling may undertake repeated trips to aid the marooned crew as Saipan heads toward Greenland for rescue.

Air Force Greenland Robert A. Stribling Arctic Mer Stribling Saipan Kane

Ship Split in Two Near Savannah Tanker Remains

A tanker split in two while being towed from Savannah toward Baltimore shipyards. Coast Guard amphibian Lt Carl L Parrot surveyed the scene from Elizabeth City NC and found one man on the bow who waved and went inside. A private plane reported two men aboard with one signaling all is well.

Savannah Baltimore Sa Coast Guard Carl L. Parrot Elizabeth City N.C Parrot Coast Guard

Death of Miss Laura Brisey Former Fairmont Teacher

Miss Laura Brisey, longtime Fairmont art instructor and former head of a department at Fairmont State, died recently in Big Rapids Michigan. She served at Fairmont Public Schools and the college for many years before retiring seven years ago.

Briggs Fairmont Big Rapids Mich Laura Brisey Fairmont State Feolese

Solons weigh regional pact under United Nations

Lawmakers consider a regional pact linked to the United Nations for joint consultation after attacks. Each signatory would decide its response, avoiding an iron clad alliance. Congress reserves the right to declare war, and supporters say the move could strengthen the UN despite doubts about its effectiveness.

United Nations Congress Capitol Hill Russia

Senate Faults Koch Case and Military Trials in Report

The Senate report condemns the handling of the Koch case and military trials as a serious error. It argues concealment fed public belief in impropriety and cites evidence against Frau Koch. Officers directing the trials faced criticism for the broad charges and lenient sentence reductions. The panel released 12,000 words of the official report and about 80,000 words of testimony from closed sessions.

Senate Koch Frau Koch Senate Group

Yule Accidents and Traffic Deaths Listing by State

A fragmented list records Christmas period traffic deaths and misc scores. States like Michigan, New York, Ohio report high totals. several entries show zero or single-digit fatalities while others reach double digits.

Alebams Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Idaho Ilinois Indiana Kansas Kentorky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolinaa Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Tah Vermont

Red China factions weigh peace terms amid cabinet shifts

A fragmentary briefing notes Red Chinese leaders and allied figures considering a compromise peace. Sun Fo and several Sun cabinet members are named amid internal power moves while Madame Chiang Kai-shek and Welllington Koo appear in discussions. The Reds threaten severe punishment for war criminals yet offer terms for surrender of Peiping and Tientsin.

Lit Chiang Reds Chang Chun Jong Chang Sun Fo Chang Chi-Chung Sun Chiang Kai-Shek Soong Mei- Ling Wellington Koo Washington Fu Tso-¥i North China Chiang Kai- Shek Peiping Tientsin

Frederic Ullman Jr Dies at 45 in Beverly Hills

Frederic Ullman Jr a prominent film producer died at his Beverly Hills home on December 26 apparently of a heart attack He led Pathe News from 1925 to 1947 launched the This Is America series and later became an RKO producer He recently completed his first full length film The Window He was born in Buffalo New York and survived by his widow Janine Pinshot Ullman a son Anthony and a daughter Abby who is with Ullman’s first wife Elizabeth in New York City.

Frederic Ullman, Jr Beverly Hills Cal Frederick Ulman, Jr Sai Yale IM2 Pathe News RKO Pathe

Three Nations Debate U.S. Trade Deficit Outlook

A speech notes the ongoing global deficit in essential imports versus exports, with the United States bearing a large shortfall of about 1.6 billion dollars in the current fiscal year. The speaker warns the gap will shrink but persist for several years.

Pate United States

Welles Found Missing in Maryland Field Near Oxon Hill

News reports say Orson Welles was found lying in a field near his Oxon Hill Maryland home nine hours after a police sighting. He showed no signs of violence and was under care of his family physician.

U. S Hiss State Department Chambers Time Magazine Welles George R. Huffman Arnold Benjamin New York Times Fashionable Oxon Hill Prince Georges County

Israel seeks peace while UN membership eyed

In a conference Aubrey Eban, Israel's UN representative, said Israel desires peace but gave no early prospects. He argued UN membership could hasten an end to the fighting by pressing for armistice talks and admitting Israel. He claimed Egyptian forces in the Negev are illegitimate and threaten Israel, predicting continuing friction if they stay.

Aubrey Eban Israel U. N Eban United Nations Negev

Dutch Reject Indonesian Demands to UN Over Cease Fire

The Dutch refused to base talks on Indonesian terms and urged Dutch troop withdrawals to pre invasion positions while Republican sovereignty and an Indonesian government were demanded by Republicans. The UN Security Council called for a cease fire and release of captives. The Hague cabinet debated a reply as the UN committee warned of scorched earth tactics and difficulty resuming negotiations without Dutch troop withdrawals.

Amir Startfoedin UN Security Council Security Council Hague Netherlands UN Good Offices Committee Republic United States Indonesia Jonper Be- Hiern Partica

Cinco Man Killed In Hit And Run In Bellaire Ohio

Earl Watson White 42 was struck and killed on a Bellaire road while en route home for Christmas with his family. He worked for Pawhatten Mining Co and planned to move his family to the city. Survived by wife Marjorie and 11 children, two sisters, a brother, and other relatives. The body to be taken to Wilson Funeral Home for services in Charleston.

Earl Watson White Kale Westanurday Bellaire Ty Pawhatten Mining Co Mr. White Overvite Marjorie L. White Earl, Jr. Willan King Mary Ellen Everett, Shirleyer Ruby Jane Jerry Arnold Roe Robert Joe Gary Lar Sandra Kay Wolian H. White Cinco Diether Ralph William Lela Ruth Why Branda E. A. McMasters Josephine Nabie Chante Wilson Charleston

Advisers Endorse Flexible Wage Policy After War Debt

The advisers warn inflation risks from cheap money and urge restraint on war debt refinancing. They favor a flexible non‑compulsory wage standard to align negotiations with national interests. They critique existing contracts as reflecting party strength rather than prosperity and propose a national management conference to boost fair pay and collective bargaining value.

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