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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1948
Page
3
A pledge form lists the Memorial Hospital Association Building Fund to support erection of hospital facilities. It asks for a donor name and address, a gift amount in dollars, and payment schedule options including quarterly or semi annual installments. Mail to D N Mohler Treasurer at Charleston National Bank.
International News Service reports temperatures in the northern United States rising toward normal after a severe cold wave that produced heavy Christmas snow. The blanket of white stretched from the Atlantic coast to the Rocky Mountains, with snow even reaching parts of California before the thaw begins.
A global cold spell hit major regions with subfreezing lows from Wisconsin to New York while California saw snow in Marin County marking the first such occurrence since 1922. Temperatures dropped to 39 in Los Angeles and plunged to 34 below in Big Piney Wyoming, with New York City tying a season low at 11 above.
VINCENNES Indiana December 26 A $100000 fire early today destroyed the Tumbl-Brite Inc plant in subzero weather The blaze delayed by chemical fed heat and the heat waves from the burning factory burned through four inch hose Fire Chief Dewey Shepherds automobile was blistered and wind shield and headlights shattered The plant was idle during the Christmas holidays Officials valued the loss at 65000 in machinery and 34000 in materials The factory burned in 143 and was rebuilt a year later
Memorial Hospital Association reports 74000 raised toward a 400000 goal for a Charleston West Virginia medical center with a federal 1 million grant awaiting matched local funds. Officials urge small contributions and provide a mail pledge option to D N Mohler at Charleston National Bank.
At Natrium on Pittsburgh Plate Glass property, a mound leveled for a new industry uncovers four Adena skeletons with copper beads. Ralph Solecki of the National Geographic Society reports more remains likely. Treasures from the mound go to the Marshall County Historical Society and the Smithsonian.
BLUEFIELD December 26 A two sled accident cost Billy Grace twenty of Bluefield his life after a sled his brother Ronnie 10 was coasting down a hill collided with a station wagon Billy died in a hospital tonight injuries to his body were fatal Ronnie was also taken to a hospital in fair condition awaiting further word
In Terre Haute Indiana a young mother Margaret Pearl Grimes aged 18 and her two children Jacqueline two and James Edward four months died in an early morning fire that destroyed their two room home a converted chicken house. The husband Jack Edward Grimes 20 woke to flames and suffered serious burns while attempting to rescue them.
MANAGUA Nicaragua Dec 24 Somoza strong man of Nicaragua said learning his country will defend its territory as border clashes occur with Costa Rican troops Costa Rican forces near the border fight a group Costa Rica accuses of invading to overthrow President Figueres An international commission blamed both nations Somoza claimed the commission cleared Nicaragua and charged Figueres with inciting unrest He called the revolts to end once President Ulate takes office and peace returns
Six year old Dale Amburgy was killed yesterday in Capels when a playmate's Christmas gift, a .22 caliber rifle, apparently discharged while being shown. The boy was the son of Mr and Mrs Marin Amburgy of Capels. State Police C B Dye noted the accidental nature of the incident.
Road officials warned Route 16 between Clay and Gauley Bridge could close after a slide buried the road early today. One way traffic was kept moving as crews prepared to blast away the slide caused by an abandoned coal mine collapse.
Fire gutted the basement of the Moundsville Journal building in Moundsville on December 26, burning for about an hour before firefighters stopped it. The blaze did not reach the press or office areas and no loss estimate was available at once.
Henry Banks, 23, of 507 1-2 Christopher Fry St Charleston, was arrested yesterday by Patrolmen Eximett Thompson and W G Seals on warrants charging three armed robberies and grand larceny. Police say he took 21.60 from Harold Sweeney Charleston Alfred A Hill Montgomery and Melvin Magee Longacre. A separate warrant by William F H Brandon charged larceny for 25 dollars. Banks is held in the city jail for a municipal court preliminary hearing this morning.
Washington December 26 A split within the Republican Senate ranks surfaces as liberals seek delay in selecting party leaders They urge five day advance notice on the organizing session and push for changes to the leadership slate including Taft Vandenberg Millikin and Wherry Some liberals favor Lodge Knowland or Baldwin for new floor leadership and more policy committee representation Quick decision expected as Senate convenes January 3 to face early issues
President Truman completed a three day Christmas holiday today in Independence and prepared to return to official duties. He plans to visit his Kansas City hotel suite tomorrow and resume work on national and world issues. He ended the vacation by driving with Mrs. Truman and daughter Margaret to Grandview for Sunday dinner at his brother’s farm home.
In Ramallah central Palestine about 64 towns and villages urged King Abdullah to be enthroned as monarch of a united Arab Palestine and Trans- Jordan. Four thousand attendees, including officials, judges, lawyers and labor leaders, heard calls to accept joint kingship. Similar meetings have occurred in Jericho, Jerusalem, and Nab.lus, with Trans-Jordan cabinet backing the plan, while some Arab nations oppose expansion of Trans-Jordan.
Police in Linden New Jersey arrested 26 year old Joe Anderson on an early morning breaking and entering charge after officers found him outside a South Wood Avenue dress shop ransacked by a cyclone like scene. Glass door smashed racks toppled and about 500 dresses scattered. Anderson claimed he was returning home from a party and was not angry at anyone, just seeking a tavern he believed had once occupied the same spot.
In Bristol Connecticut a mother Mrs Rose Lombardi a son Carmine Lombardi 17 and Edward Kirschner 16 were arrested on breach of peace charges connected to the rape and murder of Mrs Lian Rich Brackett 42 whose body was found in a barn and later moved. Authorities sought two other men W Therrien 33 and George St James 18 on charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault. Bond set at 10000 for Mrs Lombardi and 5000 each for the two youths as police pursue further leads.
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