Obituary Notices from a West Virginia Paper
Multiple death notices report services for Josephine Bass of Malden 44 and Tennessee Berry 39, with memorials at Mary Virginia Gospel Tabernacle and Gates Ridge Cemetery. Additional obituaries include Charles Howard Blankenship Homer Casto Tinle Christley Christman Edith Downey Robert Fuller H A Gallamore Teena Glass Minnie Holley Florine Lester Robert Willer Nora Bell Mullins Orion Smith Norvell Shumake Leonie Tiffany Joseph Crozier Trevorrow and Johnny Joe Wine.
Weather Summary for Wednesday February Fifth One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty
Charleston and West Virginia show morning warmth with daytime cloud increase and rising temperatures. Virginia and Kentucky report higher temperatures with more afternoon clouds. Tennessee and nearby regions expect cloudy skies with possible light rain in western areas. Tuesday wind peaked from the southwest at 16 mph with temperatures around midday.
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Mrs Stephenson Dies at Age 86 in Charleston
Nannie Preston Stephenson aged 86 widow of Charles H. Stephenson died yesterday at 306 Bibby Street Charleston. Daughter of Mary Jane and John J. Preston she was active in the First Baptist and Charleston Woman's Improvement League. Surviving are three daughters, a sister, a brother and two grandchildren. Body at the Preston home.
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Staats Hospital
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Iron Gate
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Covington
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Mary' Tucker
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Houston
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Long and Fisher Mortuary
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St. St. Albans
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St. Albans
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Raceland
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Charleston
Leva Akers
Flatwoods
Felsia Moore
South Charleston
Sherman Gallamore
Springfield
Mass
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Branchland
Bartlett Mortuary
Cedar Grove
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John
Sally Dent
Belle
Melvira Harper
Nannie Preston Stephenson
Charles H. Stephenson
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John J. Preston
First Baptist
Charleston Woman's Improvement League
John C. Norman
Alexander Gregory
Lannie de Loateh
New York City
Mary
Blaze Destroys Two Dwellings on Coal Branch Heights
Firemen blamed an exploding oil stove for the blaze that leveled two small frame houses on Coal Branch Heights last night. No injuries were reported and one structure was unoccupied while the other housed Mrs. Willa Dobey and her son.
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Willa Dobey
Martn officials discuss Titan missile program aims
Martin Aircraft president George M. Bunker accompanied by executives visited Cocoa division to inspect the new space research, outline a Titan intercontinental missile program, and outline steps to reach the moon first with possible satellite and manned orbit options.
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George M. Bunker
Cocoa, Fla
Denver Colo
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Martin Co
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Solons Seek Pay Hike and Highway Funding
The legislature debates pay increases for public employees and a plan to boost highway funding. A proposed 41 month planning window for Graney to design a broad program is discussed, with next January for final consideration. A highway revenue bill would raise operators licenses to 1 dollar and chauffeurs licenses to 5 dollars, targeting a 200000 dollar revenue to expand the engineering force. Speaker Flannery urged tabling a road building resolution amid opposition over potential penalties to secondary roads and asphalt preference.
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Huntington Couple Killed in Collision
Two cars collided on icy U S 42 near Chesapeake Ohio killing a Huntington West Virginia couple. George E Eakins and his wife about 55 died at the scene. Three Chesap eake youths were injured including Donald Ray Henson in critical condition.
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New Cough Test Uses Sulphur Inhaler For Lung Cancer Detections
A plastic inhaler used like a mouth pipe has been tested for asthma relief and potential cancer detection. Dr Whittlesey notes no toxicity or prolonged coughing in nine cases. While promising at Hopkins for rapid, accurate detection, the method is not feasible for broad public screening due to time and labor requirements.
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Eisenhower Debilitating Wind Delays White House Work
President Eisenhower, wearing a sweater and windbreaker, spent about 45 minutes swatting balls at a practice tee due to cold and high winds. Hagerty reported he avoided a stuffy nose but suffered a November stroke impact, with doctors planning another consultation as he maintains a normal White House schedule, including a two hour conference with Republican leaders and a dinner with Mrs. Eisenhower.
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Rev. J. E. Myers Dies at 75 in St Albans
Reverend J E Jack Myers 75 of 210 Fifth Ave St Albans a retired minister of First Baptist Church St Albans died after a two year illness. He served 26 years as pastor here came from Barberton Ohio and helped start the first Vacation Bible School in 1924. He earlier preached in Louisville and Barberton and was a Mason and Rotary leader. Service will be held at 2:30 p m tomorrow at the First Baptist Church with burial in Cunningham Memorial Park. The body was moved to the Bartlett mortuary yesterday.
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Decatur, Ga
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Jack) Myers
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Solons to Stand for Budget Measures in Legislature
The Legislature moves bills through passage stages with a $600,000 soft drink tax and a 1 to 2 percent premium tax on insurance, aiming to raise about $2.35 million. House and Senate discuss reappraisal costs, Morgantown medical school funding, and potential tax rate changes as they plan today’s 2 p.m. session.
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Embezzlement Rocks Collingdale School Board Payroll
Collingdale school board says embezzlement left finances strained and creditors may wait for funds. Stengle was arraigned before Justice A Randall Mathues in $10,000 bail, committed to county prison pending bail posting. Teachers were assured next paychecks in about two weeks.
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Airman Shaver Granted 11 Day Stay of Execution
Airman Jimmy Shaver received an 11 day stay of execution in Huntsville Texas as another man Daniel Summers confessed to the raping and killing of Chere Jo Horton in San Antonio. Governor Price Daniel approved the stay just hours before the planned electric chair event. Summers, 31, is jailed in San Antonio facing an appeal of a 20 year armed robbery sentence.
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Stratotanker Crashes Near Monroe Louisiana
A KC 97 Stratotanker with a six man crew crashed in swamps about 45 miles southwest of Monroe. Two crewmen were rescued by helicopter. four remain missing as search continues with ambulances wrecking crews and medical staff deployed.
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Space program debate prompts new interservice guidelines
Republican leaders reveal plan to have Killian study outer space structure and possible international control while Eisenhower weighs who should coordinate U S satellite and missile efforts. Senate leaders press for peaceful use of space as the first American satellite orbits. Military services push for clear, non overlapping authority.
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Kidnaper Of Trooper Surrenders In Paducah
Carl E. Burton, 24, of Redwood City California, surrendered to Paducah police ending a multi state manhunt for abducting Missouri state trooper William Little. Burton and Harold Davis abducted Little in Van Buren Missouri Saturday night and fled in a police cruiser before Davis shot himself. The manhunt involved about 150 officers with roadblocks set within 50 miles. A 24 year old woman sightseeing was accidentally shot to death at one roadblock.
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Chaplain Named For County Jail
Sheriff Pat McGovran announced a chaplain assignment at the county jail. Captain J.L. Hylton of the Salvation Army agreed to serve, with duties similar to an Army chaplain. Hylton will be on duty 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays to hear prisoners’ problems and complaints.
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Elvis Down Fans Rally Behind the King Amid Backlash
Teen fans defend Elvis Presley against critics blaming DJs for his waning appeal. Letters reveal devotion with lines like I Love Him, I Love Elvis more than any other fan, and comparisons of his look with or without sideburns.
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Burial plots offered at Montgomery Memorial Park
Attractive new section of Montgomery Memorial Park offers multiple choice lots for burial plots. Buyers may select a lot or plot and use a convenient payment plan to secure a space promptly.
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