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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1946

Page

9

Mrs Alice Smith Dies in Huntington

Mrs Alice Brannon Smith 70 widow of Hugh F Smith of Fairmont died at Huntington hospital Saturday after extended illness. She was active in Fairmont clubs and churches, past president of the Fairmont Woman's Club and YWCA, regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and later joined Savannah Independent Presbyterian Church. Surviving: two daughters, four grandchildren, one brother. Funeral Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Arthur W McIsase mortuary Fairmont with Dr George H Vick officiating. Burial in Barrlow mortuary cemetery. flowers omitted.

Alice Brannon Smith Hugh F. Smith Fairmont Huntington Hospital Marion Townsend Catherine Linn Brannon Glenville Howard R. Klostermeyer Charleston Alan C. Guild Savannah Frederick H. Klostermeyer William H. Klostermeyer Alice Ann Klostermeyer Barbara Linn Guild Howard R. Brannon Arthur W. McIsase George, H. Vick Weston First Presbyterian Church Barlow Mortuary Huntington

Looking Back Over 46 Assignment America

Washington insiders reflect on a year of coverage in 1946, debating objectivity in reporting. The columnist cites biased readers from Klan and Columbians to Army officers, noting criticism of pro Wyatt and anti Wyatt stances, praise from some editors, and a self-consciously efforts toward balance.

Washington INS Armardge Treto Klan Columbian Gill Tve Sen Bilbo Ived Wanxs Sna Ap Joan New Wyatt Weh & Courageous John L. Lewis

Officers Renamed In Charleston Press Club Ballot

City Editor W. Connell of The Charleston Gazette won a fourth term as president of the Press Club of Charleston. Other reelected officers include Vint Jennings vice president, W. C. Handlan secretary, and Edith L. Graham secretary. Board of governors named: Harry W. Ball, Charles B. Armen Trout, W. T. Brice, Jack Gelder, Robert L. Jamison, Sam G. McEwen, John Phillips, Ernie Saunders, John L. Sebon Jr., Bert Sonis, Phil Vogel.

W. &. Connell The Charleston Gazette Tthe Press Club of Charleston Vint Jennings Charleston Daily Mail W. C. Handlan West Virginia Industral” and Publicity Commission Edith L. Graham the Gazette Harry W. Ball Charles BR. Armentrout Associated Press W. T.brice State Road Commission Jack Gelder WKNA Robert L. Jamison Sam G. McEwen Advertising, Inc John §. Phillips WGKV Ernie Saunders WCHS John L. Sebon, Jr United Press Bert Sonis Phil Vogel

Red Alumni to Meet Senior Reds Tonight at Local Y

The Charleston Red Alumni, coached by Woody Clendenin and Lynn Patrick, will face the senior Reds in a 7:15 start following a rookie Reds versus Ciendesin junior high preliminary. Notable alumni Wilson Cole Page Miller Bill Buckner and Johnny Cox will play, with Mickey Gregor and Mickey Akers at forward and center.

Yas Charleston Red Alumm Ieee Frank Polk Reds Woody Clendenin Lynn Patrick Wilson Cole Page Miller Bill Buckner Johnny Cox Mickey Gregor Mickey Akers Ciendesin

Shotgun Wounds Fatal To Young Wife at Clay

Mrs Helen Grace King aged 19 died Saturday night at Clay from shotgun wounds ruled self inflicted by Trooper Whitman. She was at Carl Burgess home with husband Raymond King when the shooting occurred after a family quarrel. Survived by husband, parents Frank and Lucinda White, three sisters Mildred Sybil Lois, three brothers Paul Basil Early, and grandparents Early Bragg and Mrs. Lucinda White. Funeral at Ivydale home of grandparents tomorrow 10:30 a.m. Hackney to officiate. burial at Bragg cemetery Otter Lick, Hardman mortuary in Clay directing.

Helen Grace King Clay Siate J. Whitmen King Carl Burgess Whitman Raymond King Frank White Glen Mildred White Charleston Sybil Lois Paul Basil Early Early Bragg Ivydale Lucinda White Wallback W. D Hackney Hardman Hardman Mortuary Bragg Cemetery Otter Lick

Shirley E Blake 56 Former Resident Dies

Shirley Edward Blake 56 a former Charleston resident died suddenly Saturday at his Rockford NL home of a heart attack. He was son of the late Daniel Edward and Farley Blake and grandson of Capt and Mrs Snelling C Farley Kanawha county pioneers. Surviving wife Maisel Barry Blake, one sister Mrs Edwin G Fieger Fort Thomas KY, one half-brother W C Fisher Newport KY. Body arrives Charleston 10:45 p m today and removed to Simpson mortuary chapel with service at 1 3 p m tomorrow Alfred F Bennett pastor of St Mark Methodist will officiate at Spring Hill cemetery.

Shirley Edward Blake Charleston Rockford Danel Edward Fr Farley Blake Snelling C. Farley Kanawha County Barry Blake Edwin G. Fieger Fort Thomas W. C. Fisher Newport Simpson Mortuary Chapel Alfred F. Bennett St. Mark Methonea Enroyment Spring Hill Cemetery

New Strike Wave Delayed Wage Talks Says SNICB

SNICB notes a new round of wage discussions has been slowed by pending outcomes of the strike. Analysts cite rising living costs and potential contract clauses as factors. The report suggests executives foresee price pressures and resistance from buyers could push firms to edge toward higher prices or risk losing markets.

SNICB L. Lewis Tole Thelin Radio Brea Tel 5Hesensurvey Lvention Bureau Zisk

Traffic crash figures by category from the incident

The report lists 136 pedestrians 112 passengers 109 drivers among vehicle involved and five youths riding bicycles in the same event, detailing the breakdown by role.

Four-H Ham and Bacon Show to Resume in 1947

Morgantown reports West Virginia State Four-H Ham and Bacon show and sale will restart in early 1947 after wartime suspension by the government. Benjamin F. Creed of West Virginia University announced the exhibit and sale set for March in Clarksburg. Officials urged early preparation amid bacon quality concerns and shortages affecting curing processes. The last auction occurred in 1941.

Morgantown West ‘Virginia Benjamin F. “Creed West Virginia University Pat

Stab Witting in Lee Street Altercation Leaves Man Injured

Luther Malting, 38, of 1207 Lee St, suffered a chest stab wound in a co altercation yesterday and was taken to Charleston General for treatment. Authorities arrested a female companion and two men, charging felonious assault, with a preliminary hearing set before Magistrate Chas P. for today at 2.

Lee St. Mam Luther Malting Lee “St Charleston General Ag Stiendante Chas P. Voury Martin Abe

Jewish Agency Elects Ben-Gurion Chairman

David Ben-Gurion was reelected chairman of the Jewish Agency for Palestine. The all night session kept most of the old executive, a coalition of 19 members including Rabbi A.G.H. Silver of Cleveland, Ohio, and representatives of Zionists Orthodox and Labor Jews.

Basel Switzerland David Ben-Gurion Jewish Agency For Palestine

Christman Tree Burns In Jackson Savage Home

Fire destroyed a Christmas tree and caused damage to curtains and furnishings at the home of Jackson Savage, 482 Fairview Dr., yesterday afternoon. Firemen arrived after family members fought the blaze, which caused about 100 dollars in damage.

Christman Jackson Savage Fairview Dr Est P. Mu

Pindstorm Upsets France House near Canton Ky

A early morning windstorm at Camp Campbell and surrounding Todd County ripped a frame house from its foundation three miles from Canton. All five occupants escaped unharmed as the house was blown apart and barns were destroyed. Tobacco stored in the barns scattered across the area.

France House Occu Canton Camp Campbell Todd County Clarence Camps Mary Byars Camp Clarence Camp

Towns Odd Ball News From Across The Nation

A mosaic of quirky items and local notices shows towns mired in humor and hardship. From Martinsburg to Wish, misers, misplacements, and odd laws color December's headlines. A poorhouse sale fails as residents remain too poor to purchase.

Judiciary to Use Science in Court Says U S Official

Boston December remarks by Felix Cohen associate solicitor of the interior department urging courts especially the Supreme Court to employ scientific input. He warned against sportlike advocacy in litigation and cited the need for impartial scientific guidance, noting no formal mechanism exists for courts to obtain such advice.

Boston Supreme Court Congress Felix Cohen Wterior Department Legisl Senate Atomic Energy American Assoc United States

Gen Clay declines ban on cigarette imports by US personnel

Berlin dispatch reports Lt. Gen. D. S. Clay refused to back a ban on private importation of American cigarettes by U. S. occupation personnel, saying he would not recommend such action unless practical and enforceable. He noted he uses cigarettes himself and cautioned against gestures for the record. The issue followed warnings that U. S. cigarettes fuel black market trading that harms the German economy, with an embargo proposal debated by a military government committee.

Berlin Uhus D. Clay U. S Germany U.S Clay Cohen Joseph T. McNurney Garfield Atomic Energy

War Assets Administration Sealed Bid Sale Of Goods

War Assets Administration outlines sale of 37,000,000 piece goods and 19,400,000 unzoned items acquired by government at about 7 million dollars. Bids due 9 am January 13, 1847 at Washington district office. Samples available at Richmond regional office. bid forms from regional offices.

WAA War Assets Richmond Mort Jack S. Pattit Washington 4Th and Jefferson Sts Washington, D. C East Fourth St

Kramer and Bromwich face crucial Davis Cup implications

Kramer defeats Bromwich and the Kramer Schroeder doubles triumph with Quist shifts the Australian team’s path. A Bromwich win would push the hunt for a second singles player, while a heavy Kramer win could trigger a youth movement for Australia in the cup race.

Kramer Schroeder Bromwich Pails Schroeder Kramer Adrian Quist Australia Tenn Bromwich Suffers A Crushing Defeat At Kramers Hand

Charleston Backed for Pro League as City Pledges Funds

Proposed league discussions continue with Watt B. Powell stating Charleston backs a 32 major league team drive led by the Reds. City to spend up to 25000 dollars on a temporary ball park until a new stadium is built. Chillicothe and Lexington show interest as well. Mayor Dawson and Beers attend, pledging readiness amid ongoing talks.

Watt B. Powell The Reds Powell Charleston Chillicothe, C Ohio City Lexington Ray Ryan Jsaxsing Dawson J. CG. A Biddy) Beers Tecrestion Commission Charlesion Recreation Commissio Hase

Lost and Found items and notices from Charleston area

A mix of lost and found entries and small ads lists items such as a sapphire bracelet and red Pekinese dog, prescription glasses, a large envelope with sensitive papers, multiple heifers and a reward notices. Also includes small classified lines for nursing, detectives, and operators and a hotel ad in the Charleston area.

Jost Saterdes Rais Hetween Fortic Franklin Ave Fox Charleston Lillie Repity Co Cherlestos Quarrier American Detectives, Inc Dhone

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