Death notices and funeral services across West Virginia towns
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices from communities including Gay Charleston Clendenin Ashford and Gauley Bridge detail deaths from short illnesses and old age. Survivors listed include spouses children and siblings with burial set at local cemeteries such as Spring Hill Barker Mountain Koontz Pine Grove and Mount Zion. Services held at various churches and mortuaries with locations in Charleston Spencer Radford and McCorkle.
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Har Greathouse
Linda Lou Parsons
Gay
Effie Nesratte
Emma Reed
Charleston
Milford -Wealsall
Genieve Parsons
Rhodes
Ripley
Mount Zion Methodial Church
McHenry
Mount Zion Cemetery
Hardman - Conrad
Spencer
Summit meeting hoped as floods kill seven at Willoughby home
In West Virginia, ruins from two washed bridges and fierce floods sweep away the Willoughby residence near Grannys Creek. Five children plus Mrs. Ells Willoughby die. seven victims are buried in Kirkhart Cemetery after a mass funeral. Rescue teams including Spencer National Guard search the area as families recount the night’s scream and destruction.
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Methodist Church
Raymond L., Jr
Mark Edsel Oxter
Oberlin
Ohio
Ada Gillman
Parkersburg
Laura Allison
New Lexington
Earl J
Saratoga
Wyo
Newman
Cowen
John Willoughby
Ells Willoughby
Wilma Lee
Eula Irene
Waver Lime
Wiliam Hugh
Raymond
Hazel Jean
Grannys Creek
Willoughby House
Ash Camp
Willoughby
Sieves
Kirkhart Cemetery
Newton
Vandale Mortuary
Weather and crime debate on protecting children in the United States
The piece discusses child safety amid sexual offense fears, noting FBI views, policing approaches, and punishment debates. It cites a Southern judge and a New York study on recidivism, arguing that fear should be tempered with effective prevention and realistic risks.
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Ohio ‘Valley
Narm
FBI
Eithest
Florida
Gulf
Edgar Hoovér
Rockies
United “States
Neston
Tente
Tom Gooud
Tim
New York
Rebels Governed by War Hazes and Peace Talk
A fragmented report links rebel leaders urging hope for peace in Lebanon while warning that elections may be blocked amid ongoing power struggles. The piece notes opposition and government tensions, with references to regional crises and international responses, including U S and Soviet positions.
Local Slayer Convicted and Paroled Then Reoffends
The case recalls Hensil’s death in the Kanawha River and McGee’s capture in Richmond after fleeing Charleston. McGee pled guilty to killing Hensil in a drunken fight, received life, and was paroled in 1987 before a parole violation sent him back to prison. A class reunion and a civic note appear amid scattered, incomplete items.
Miner Loses Leg In Belt Accident At Cannelton Mine
John Sadler a 55 year old miner at Cannelton Coal Co was injured Friday when his right leg was caught in a mine belt and severed below the knee He was transported to Laird Memorial Hospital in Montgomery in satisfactory condition.
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Cannelton
John Sadler
Cannelton Coal. Co
Laird Memorial Hospital
Montgomery
City Redevelopment Plans and Regional Tensions Rise
The article outlines urban renewal steps including acquiring properties, relocating about 100 families, and selling parcels by sealed bids with city and federal cost sharing. It also reports on regional Middle East turmoil with U.S. diplomats trying to influence Lebanese elections amid threats and oil supply anxieties.
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URA
UNA
Beatle
UBA
Beattie
Kanawha Boulevard
United Fuel Gap Co
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
South Rudfner
Funeral notices from Pocahontas County and nearby areas
Obituary notices list multiple funeral arrangements across Durbin Pocahontas and surrounding counties. Services set for today at various churches cemeteries and mortuaries including Durbin Methodist Bartlett and Alta Vista Presbyterian with burials in Arbovale Miriam Green Hill Saunders and other local cemeteries. Names include Dr Allen Burner Oneal Jarratt West Webb and others with times around 1:30 to 4 pm and locations such as Durbin Raleigh County Arnett and Altavista.
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Burner
Dr. Allen & Oneal
Dura bin
Pocahontas Comity
Durbin Methodist Church
Richard W. Jarratt
Arbovele
Exhe Home
Sealdwell
W. Ld
RAR Matthews
Bartlett Mortuary Chapel
Paul
Wadleglon Jr
Sunset Memorial Park
Gary
Arnett
Raleigh County
van Chapel
Reva
Glen W. West
Wade Webb
Miriam Cemetery
Smuis
Robert B
Rend
Wy Lavi Flrst
Rand
Oscar Moore
Byrtol
Hurricane Man Heads West Virginia Fire Chiefs Group
J W Chapman of Hurricane was elected president of the State Fire Chiefs Association at its annual meeting in Morgantown. New officers include Lloyd Steele White Sulphur Springs first vice president Cecil Lewis Malden second vice president E Wade Thomas Keyser secretary and Claude Stowers Williamson treasurer. William McFadden Wheeling elected board chairman with John W Gallagher Huntington and Clark Farr Charles Town named to the board.
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Morgantown
J. W. Chapman
Hurricane
Asso
Lloyd Steele
White Sulphur Springs
Cecil Lewis
Malden
Wade
Thomas
Keyser
Claude Stowers
Williamson
William McFadden
Wheeling
John W. Gallagher
Huntington
Clark Farr
Charles Town
Employment Rise Shown in West Virginia
West Virginia total non agricultural employment rose by 1 200 from mid May to an estimated 464 400 in mid June per the State Employment Security Department. The June level remains 42 100 below last June’s 506 200 but marks a reversal of a nine month downward trend.
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West Virginia
State Employment Security Department
Baptist Youth Officers Named GAULEY BRIDGE
GAULEY BRIDGE A Gaulle Bridge High School junior Jane Crawford was elected president of the Hopewell Assn. Baptist Youth Fellowship. Other officers include Linda Kessler Hico vice president Jane Hinkle Summersville secretary Gene Brown Hico treasurer June McClellan Leaney Bridge and Mary Fox Edmond Christian witness chairs Barbara Hill Nyla Jean Hill Meadow Bridge Christian faith chairs Karen Wood Carolyn Bragg Ansted Christian citizenship chairs Lynda McDowell Martha Wallen Summersville Christian world outreach chairs Patsy Kessler Roberta Hoffman Ansted Christian fellowship chair Milton Hawkins sang leader.
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Gauley Bridge
A Gaulle
Bridge High School
Jane Crawford
Hopewell Assn.Baptist Youth Fellowship
Linda Kessler
Hico
Jane
Hinkle
Sumimersville
Gene:Brown
June McClellan
Leaney Bridge
Miss Crawford
Mary Fox
Edmond
Christian Witness
Barbara Hill
Nyla Jean Hill
ofMeadow Bridge
City Post Office Employes Share $58,000 Back Pay
About 350 Charleston post office workers received retroactive pay after Congress approved a 10 percent raise last May. The total disbursement was roughly $58,000 with an average check of about $135, reflecting the raise effective January 1.
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City Post Office
Charleston
Congress
Crippled Pan American Airliner Reaches Argentia Safely
A four engine Pan American DC 7 with 45 aboard landed safely at Argentia Newfoundland after flying 450 miles with a runaway propeller. Capt. Robert P Postlewaite reported the emergency four hours earlier over the Atlantic east of Halifax and the plane was escorted to safety by six aircraft. Coast Guard units tracked the ship as it almost ditched southeast of Newfoundland before regaining altitude. Secretary Dulles to speak before Brazilian chamber next month.
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New York
Argentia
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Halifax
Robert P. Postlewaite
Wilton
Com
Radfoed
Cials
Coast Guard
Ocean Station
Delta
Weather Summary Across Regions With Humid To Warm Outlook
The forecast shows Charleston and Virginia expecting Saturday showers and cooler, less humid conditions after possible afternoon thundershowers. Western Pennsylvania and Kentucky anticipate partly to mostly cloudy skies with warm, mild temperatures. Tennessee and nearby areas expect warmer readings near 75 degrees with moderate winds.
Power Mower Accidents Send Two Men to Hospitals
Two Charleston area men were injured Friday in separate power mower accidents. Arch Alexander Sr., 59, of Noyes Ave., was admitted to Charleston Memorial Hospital with a severe cut on his right foot. David Milam, 29, of Belle, suffered deep cuts on two toes and was treated and released from Charleston General Hospital.
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Charleston Area
Arch “Alexander Sr
Noyes Ave
Charleston Memorial Hospital
David Milam
Belle
Charleston General Hospital
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McCorkle
McMillan Hospital
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MacCorkle
Pine Grove
W. K. Rule
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Mary Chambers
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Jackson County
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Clarance Prairier
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Clarence Jr
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Elk
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William Johnston
Coleman ‘Brothers Mortuary
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Alkol
Dennis
Ed Ued
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Hi. Rothbart
Mycllen Beach
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John W. May
Burlain Tyler
Mountain Memory Gardens
Fe Mortuary
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Surial In
Saunders
Mradati
Bargoo
Charles Iy
Pimacy
Bila Anos
Hunta
Pocahontas County
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Urial
Areovaletery
Mrulliams
Lesile
Saline
Wallace Mortuary
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Dulles
Rio DE Janerio
Brazil
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Virginia
Westere
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