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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1948

Page

10

James E Garnes 67 Dies at Sugar Creek Residence

James E Garnes aged 67 of Sugar Creek Drive, longtime Sugar Creek route carrier for the Gazette, died at home after a long illness. Born April 4, 1881 in Allen Fork, Kanawha County, he was the son of the late Mr and Mrs John William Garnes. He is survived by a brother P B Garnes of Dunbar. The body is at Cunningham Mortuary pending arrangements.

James E.garnes Sugar Creek Gazette Allens Fork Kanawha County John William Garnes P. B. Garnes Dunbar Cunningham ‘Mortuary

Pvt Guy Dillon Rites Set In Hominy Falls Church

The body of Pvt. Guy Dillon, killed in Germany in March 1943 while serving with the 34th Army, has been returned to the Wallace and Wallace mortuary in East Rainelle. He is survived by his parents, five sisters, and three brothers. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hominy Falls church with Rev. Pearly Orndorff officiating, burial in the family cemetery, under Wallace and Wallace mortuary direction. The body will be taken to the family home Friday evening.

Guy Dilson Germany Wallace Henry Hominy Falls Osmond Oscar Pearly Orndof Wallace and Wallace Mortuary Marcel Casto Charleston John Kara Ripley and Nalon Cumberland George Waybuiant Pairptan Fivet Waybriant Gay Gertie Xthel Casto Liverpool Bervice Vail Marefall Leathe Jase Bre Robert Marshall Wiehwoot Die Grajerdey Richwood Hoapitet Richwood Midwood Hari Wermer Mra Wiwis Madion Madivon Micholax Theodore Ae al Charitston An de Rot Boty Datlow Seston Madl Pon Danison Luther D. Be Trickroeson Byring Dr South Charleston Margaret Morrisoty Therny Tan Morrison Avinur Serview Vandalia W. A. Morrison Baodarses Mortuary Raglant Mary Magland Garter Mra Hattie Reith Winston-Salem Marden Mardin Herwart Tayland Beckley Hospital Hexty Mike Romage Laylandt Todas Chestnut Knobs Church Fallo Lagland Raine

Heart Attack Fatal To Frank Collins 65

Frank Collins aged 65 died yesterday afternoon of a heart attack at his sister Mrs. R W Harris residence 2506 Washington St E four days after his brother s death Charles C Collins 60 of Charleston died last Friday in a Huntington hospital He had lived in Charleston 38 years and worked as a cook in several restaurants Surviving besides his sister are four brothers FR P of Portsmouth VA H BR of Hinton W O of Sutton and C L of Homestead PA The body is at Bartlett mortuary

Frank Collins R. W. Harris Washington St. E Charles C. Collins Charleston Huntington Hospital Collins FR. P Portsmouth H. BR Hinton W. O Sutton C. L Homestead Bartlett Mortuary

Rites Scheduled for Pfc H C Hamrick Sunday

Funeral services for Pfc Haven C Hamrick 24 of Richwood will be at 2 30 p m Sunday at First Methodist Church Richwood with Rev In E Powers officiating Burial follows at Richwood Cemetery with Marine Corps military honors He was killed July 2 144 on Saipan while serving in the Marines Surviving are his mother two brothers Harald R and Harry S of Montgomery and a sister Mrs Hilda Fitzpatrick of Lexington Ky The body is at Simons Mortuary Richwood

Richwood Haven C. Hamrick Ida Hamrick Saipan Marine Corps E. Powers Naval Ordnance Plant South Charleston Harald R Harry S Montgomery Hilda Fitzpatrick Lexington Simons Mortuary

Reverend William Vaughan Dies in Montgomery Hospital

William Vaughan 85 a retired Baptist minister of Kimberly died last evening in a Montgomery hospital His wife Lucy and three daughters Emre Coleman Acme Orange Smith Powellton Salome Smith Kimberly survive He also leaves two sisters a step son 38 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren Body at Washington and Coleman mortuary Montgomery

William Vaughan Montgomery Fey Kimberly Lucy Vaughan Emre Coleman Acme Orange Smith Powellton Salome Smith Washington and Coleman Mortuary

Chiang Sums ally on side of government in civil conflict

In a war council described as a roll call, Chiang Kai-shek and generals Hu and Yen met with Ku Chu-tung to plan a possible continuation of the civil war in China. Lu Han and T. V. Soong oversee regional holds while Nanking reports a Communist underground near the capital. Tangku and Tientsin see minor clashes as government defenses hold.

Chiang Lu Han Yunnan China Burma India T. V. Soong Kwangtung Yen Peiping Tangku Tientsin

Obituary notices span deaths and services in Hib and surrounding areas

Obituaries report Waller Clyde Lyord and several others dying in Hib and nearby towns. Services are set at First Baptist and Prear mortuary notices list survivors including spouses, children, and siblings. Additional items note two men held for a fight and stabbing investigation in Charleston area.

Multiple Obituaries and Notices From Charleston Area

Obituaries and notices list deaths and services in Charleston area. Included are mentions of Marcel Casto and family, George and Fivet Waybriant, Mrs Exthel Casto, Roy Pisherotti, Luther Danison, Mrs Margaret Morrisoty, and others. Graveside rites at Richwood cemetery and church services are noted, with details on survivors and burial arrangements.

Federal Aid Asked For Dying Man and Smoke Control Push

Readable obituaries and notices show Terry Mev. Man70 died at home amid funeral plans at Baptist Church with Roy B. Kessler officiating. burial at Matting cemetery. Walker Lert McOlsne70 of Walton died at home. survivors include wife and children. services at Mount Welcomes church with Rev. O L Bimmann. Other notices report Ciearesherenedt Walker and Cachelin Filsabets Sammerfirld Trice funerals. air pollution concerns cited as two industries seek more planning time for smoke and dirt controls under city ordinances and state legislation.

Terry Badin Roy B. Kessler Matting Walker Lert Roane Lodee Walton Apsam Mount Welcom Atelina Oertmuda Nonte Sona Clendenin Walton Canterbury Jones Mre Delle Bennett Ane Edward Penfick Otle Rainelle Othal Colles Ole Deuce Watlsee East Roe Bode Association Charleston Black

Atomic power debate widens on use and private role

Business leaders pressed continued Prem Pate funding and urged early private industry participation in atomic energy. They predicted first use on ships and subs due to cost, while critics warned security risks and practicality. Officials argued secrecy costs are high and private firms already gain in uranium mining and processing.

A A Parker Atomic Commission Litlenthal Atomic Gov Dewey Parker Commission Lillenthal

Francis Knapp Dies At Red House Home

Francis Knapp, 88, a retired merchant and farmer, died yesterday at his Red House home. Born August 6, 1860 in Putnam County, he was the son of the late John Knapp and his wife. He was brother to the late C. C. Knapp, former Putnam County prosecuting attorney. Surviving are three sons A. Knapp, H. D. Knapp, Royal Knapp, and two daughters Mrs. Iza Older and Mrs. Odesan Stone, all of Red House. The body is at Raynes Mortuary in Buffalo.

Francis Knapp Red House Putnam County John Knapp C. C Knapp A. Li H. D. Knapp Royal Eleanor Iza Older Odesan Stone Raynes Morstuary Buffalo

Conservation Commission reshuffles improve efficiency across divisions

The article details a series of promotions and transfers within the state Conservation Commission. C C Handley continues from Fase 1 to lead in farm game management. R Wayne Bailey becomes assistant game technician, replacing Johnson. Robert F Stephens assumes roles as assistant fishery biologist and acting hatchery superintendent. B D Wills returns to education and public ity as field lecturer. EB Seaman remains chief of fish management. Paul Swasey takes trout stream management and pond conservation duties. Changes aimed at efficiency and leveraging personnel expertise, effective under merit system control. Handley previously led Virginia’s game division and coauthored wildlife work. Johnson, a West Virginia Univ graduate with a Michigan forestry degree, joined in 1946. Bailey, Concord College graduate, joined July 1945. Breiding becomes education director, succeeded by Quick, a Davis and Elkins College alumnus with prior U S Forest Service experience.

C. C. Handley Handley R. Wayne Bailey Johnson Robert F. Stephens B. D. Wills Division of Education and Pubicrty EB. A. Seaman Virginis Field Virginia Virginian Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit U. S. Fish and Wildlife, Service Virginia Polytechnic Institute West Virginia University University of Michigan Bailey Concord College West Virginia Cornell Breiding Wheeling Ohio State University Quick Davis and Elkins College U. S. Forest Service State Conservation Commission

New York Reaches Camunoes From Face Rescue by Beaudry

Lt. Emil J. Beaudry of Manchester New Hampshire led a rescue mission in Newfoundland picking up 12 castaways in 38 minutes despite jet equipment risks. Lt. Charles H. Blackwell of San Antonio rode with him. The crew lived comfort in a snowbound camp, built a three room showhouse, used portable heaters and a power generator, while U.S. planes dropped food and supplies. A polar bear neared the camp within 30 feet without harming anyone.

Camunoes Cal Emil J. Beaudry Manchester N. H Newfoundland Beaudry Charles H. Blackwell San Antonio Tex Air Force Westover Herman Zwinger Oradell N. J Zwinger Harmonfield U. S

Report on artificial satellites distant near the moon and uses

Vision of a satellite at eight to nine tenths the moon distance with potential military and civilian uses. Proposes unmanned or manned satellites to aid long-range targeting, navigation, and communications, claiming U S progress and a half billion dollar investment margin in weapon development as context.

Earth Forrestal Military Establishment

Gazette to List Continued From Part 1

The Gazette lists numerous addresses across Washington Avenue SE to Dunbar and South Charleston, detailing residents and stops including Mille Anderson 3718 Staunton Ave, Dr. T. W. Wayne 3909 Noyes Ave, Rob ert D. Bliven 3900 Noyes Ave SE, Mrs. W. A. Wilcox 4415 Noyes Ave SE, and many others in Dunbar and surrounding areas. The roster spans Kanawha Turnpike, Spring Hill, Rock Lake Village, and Mountain Avenue clusters with names, avenues, and box numbers.

Washington Av Mille Anderson Staunton T. W. Wayne Noyes Robert D. Bliven Mrs W. A. Wilcox R. W. Hitchman George A. Brown George L. Grubb Jonathan Pete Hoy M. Wehrle Apt West Virginia Dunbar Basil Arthur Lock & Dunbar Rd J. M. Mondy Lightner Betty Robson North Charleston W. Harold Tate Woodsward Dr Charles Pugh 20Th St Jo A. Carney 12Th St.Dunbar Ernest FE Juillerat, Jr C. P. Stewart Grosscup John H. Wallace 7Th St. Dunbar South Charleston Spring Hill Rock Lake Village Delphia Legg Kanawha Turnpike Bownemont H. M. Goff Warren W. Mowry Riverside Dry G. C. Huff Sth W. C. Pettit Winona St Edward A. Schneider Montrose Dr Inez Kimberlake Mountain Av Granville Rom Reala Av D.C

Man Injured in Accident at C. and M. Body Works

Charles Foreman, 32, of ces denin, was injured yesterday at the C. and M. Body Works, 421 Washington St EL, where he is employed. He was taken to St Francis hospital and released after treatment for a laceration on his forehead.

Charles Foreman Cesdenin Anj C. and M Washington St EL St Francis Hospital

Five Injured In Auto Accidents In South Charleston

Five persons were taken to hospitals yesterday for treatment of injuries from automobile accidents. Stewart Walker, 45, of 1631 Clay Ave, was hospitalized in serious condition after being struck by a car driven by George Canterbury of Elk View near the Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corp. plant in South Charleston. Canterbury said Walker stepped off a safety island into the path of the vehicle. Curtis Coffman, 38, of Newhouse Branch, was admitted to Charleston General with skull, pelvic, and spine injuries after his taxicab overturned on Kanawha Two-Mile. Passenger J. D. Lacy, 47, was released after minor bruises. A two-car collision at Pennsylvania and Bigley injured two people, C. A. Schoolcraft and his daughter Genevieve, both released after minor injuries. Donald Mace, 23, of Spencer, said he was turning left when the crash occurred.

Stewart Walker Clay Av Thomas Memorial Hospital Carbide’ and Carbon Chemicals Corp South Charleston Stewart George Canterbury Elkview Thomas ‘ Memorie Hospital Curtis Coffman Newhouse Branch Charleston General Hospital Kanawha J. D. Lacy Washington St. W Pennsylvania Bigley Ava McMillan Hospital C. A., Schoolcraft Genevieve RFD Charleston Donald Mace Spencer

Mindszenty Faces Treason Charges In Hungary

A 12 page communique from the Communist led government accuses Cardinal Mindszenty of treason and of being a fanatic anti democracy supporter of the Horthy regime. Mindszenty, then bishop of Veszprem, protested Nazi sequestration of his palace and a thousand pieces of men s underwear. He is jailed in Budapest and not accessible to reporters.

Windszenty Mindszenty Nazia Venztrem Hungary Interior Ministry Budapest Horthy People and Democracy Adm

Underwood Honeymoon Trip to New York for 3 Days

Mary Christmas continues with a three day fully paid honeymoon at Belmont Plaza hotel as Mr and Mrs Underwood depart from Kae nawha airport at 2 45 pm with sons Leonard Jr 8 and Kenneth 5 to visit grandma in Summersville before a New York itinerary including Radio City Rockefeller Center Liberty Statue and possibly a Broadway show The 31 year old foreman plans to take in everything in general on the Charleston bound return Sunday night Household and holiday shopping have been aided by new appliances and a console radio enjoyed by the couple.

Belmont Plaza Underwoods New York Institute of Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corp Charleston Underwood

Chinese Communists Warn Against US Invasion Plans

A Chinese circular from the central committee in North China warns the United States against invading Chinese territory. It notes Beijing’s readiness to protect Chinese nationals and interests and mentions possible measures to safeguard American activities in Shanghai if needed. The document cites U.S. Navy training aid to China and frames aid to the Kuomintang as hostile.

China Oscar C. Badger Western Pacific Shanghai Americana U.S Navy Kuomintang Chiang Kaisshek United States Iar Central Committee The Chinese Communist Party North

Republican Joins Centinerd From Fare 1

The proposal links Social Security benefits to earnings during working years. It allows choosing average earnings from 1937 or 1950 for higher old age benefits. It shifts years of participation to five, lowers the female retirement age to 62 while men start at 65, and caps earnings at $402 a month for retired workers.

Earthquake Jars Reno Area Traces Felt Across Sierra

A Reno earthquake disrupted Bell System lines southwest of Verdi in the Truckee canyon with underground service continuing. University experts describe a trigger along regional faults as a main shock at 5 44 a m Pacific Daylight Time and aftershocks at 4 47 a m and 1 94 a m. The quake lasted 45 minutes on the seismograph with aftershocks about two minutes each, felt from San Francisco to Fresno and Merced across the Sierra Nevada.

Verdi Truckee River Canyon Beiicults Praf Vincent P. Ginnelin Seismotonist University of Nevada University of California Seismograph Berkeley Sierra San Franscisco Reno San Joaquin Valley Fresno Merced

Israel’s Comonents Prem Fag Amid Bunche Mediation

Reported that no instructions came from Washington. Amended by France and Egypt, the resolution orders both sides to cease hostilities and follow Acting Mediator Ralph J. Bunche. Israeli mobile forces are to withdraw as a no mans land buffer is recognized between the combatants.

Comoners Prem Washington France Egypt Ralph J. Bunche No-Man's Land

Pepperdine Upsets Green In Los Angeles Tournament

In a Los Angeles Invitational game Pepperdine defeated the Marshall College Big Green 78 to 39. Two Big Green players Gene James and Jim Bakalla were declared ineligible by the West Virginia Intercollegiate Conference just before the tip. they played anyway and were reported to have left the event.

LOS Ang Marshall College Huntington W. Va Pepperdine Big Green Gene Goose) James Jim Bakalla West Virginia Intercollegiate Maree Thon Hunee Py White Qhanyon Gol Pepygiding Merabellai Qarebali James Welent Koons He 'Ae

Miners and Mountaineers Face Virus Fears Before Bowl

El Paso reports Texas Miners and West Virginia Mountaineers dealing with player absences and illness ahead of the Sun Bowl Saturday. Fred Wendt discharged from hospital after treatment for a safe threat and ailing practice, forcing coachs to consider replacements and reduced workouts.

EL Paso Tex Texas Miners West Virginia Mountaineers Jack Curtice Ore Fred Wendl Wendt Swag Bell Wendt Jim Hammond Wamen Dudley de Groot

President’s Plane Maneuver Cites Air Traffic Patience

The report notes Col Williams stepping into the traffic pattern as commercial airliners queued to land. Several planes, exhausted from long flights and low on fuel, included a Bermuda flight. As Independence circled, visibility worsened and navigation officer First Lt Einer Z Christensen advised aG CA approach for a safe descent.

Kentidert Prem Col. Williams Bermuda Willams Einer Z. Chiristenaen Philadelphia GCA Derlin

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