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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1949

Page

12

Jos M Ferrell Dies in Mingo Co at 75

Jos M Ferrell, 75, father of Spiinger of The Gansite at Lagan, died at 4 am yesterday in Williamson hospital after a long illness. Survived by wife, eight daughters including Grace Hatfield, Vada Farley, Mae Ferrell, Dorothy Altinger, Arnie Browning, Madge Royer, Nole Wilson, Virginis Webb. five sons Dennis, Noah Kentness, Archie, Hus a Ferrell. two brothers Shannon and George. two sisters Belle Brags and Marika Hatfield. Services at 2 pm tomorrow at residence conducted by Rev. D Stemper and Rev. Black Kennedy. burial in family cemetery, Delharton mortuary in charge.

Gongenh M. Ferrell Spiinger Gansite Lagan Azette a_Wil-iamson hospital Sepenter Tie Mingauty Paste Brewster Ferrell Grace Hatfield Sarah Ann Vada Farley Mae Ferrell Dorothy Belle Brags Marika Hatfield Wharnell D. Stemper Switzer Fev Black Kennedy Okeele Buria Delharton Mortuary Delharton

Departments Cut In Senate Ballot

The Senate Appropriations Committee trimmed nearly 13 million dollars from House funds for the State Justice and Commerce Departments. It recommended 672 million to pass, about 70 million below Truman's budget estimates and 12 million less than the House. The cut was mainly cash, offset by raising contract authorities by 6.1 million, allowing future-year contracts.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee House State, Justice and Commerce Senate Truman

Funeral services for Walter C. and family set in motion

West of Panama Canal Zone, Walter C. of Norfolk, and three grandchildren, will receive service at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Bartlett mortuary with Rev. Alfed Bennett officiating. Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Park. The body stays at the mortuary until funeral rites, with Charleston lodge 153 AR and ABE to conduct Masonic rites at the Brave.

Panama Canal Zone Walter C Norfolk Bartlett i Mortuary Alfed Bennett Memorial Park Fanersi Charleston Abe Brave Charles

Doctor's Remains Returned to Ohio From Springfield

The body of Dr. B. W. Circle a 48 year old chiropodist of 1107 Woodland Ave Springfield D a heart attack is suspected as the cause of death. Found in his hotel room Tuesday night the body was removed to Littleton mortuary Springfield by Bartlett mortuary authorities. Dr Circle registered at the hotel Monday night on route home from North Carolina where he traveled with his wife. Hotel Detective Leonard Aldrich found him. City Detectives W W Fisher and L Barely assisted in the investigation.

B. W. Circle Woodland Springfield Daniel Boshe Bartlett Littleton M. J. Goldman Circle North Cevroline Leonard Aldrich W. W. Fisher L. 4

Dr George Williams Dies After Collision

Pearisburg Va July service held for Dr George OC Wu lama 41 formerly of Charleston fatally injured last week in automobile crash while returning from a picnic near Radford with family He had interned at Charleston General in 1936 after UVA Medical School graduation and married a hospital staff member while stationed at Celanese Corp physician.

George OC. Wulama Pearisburg Charleston Williams Charleston General Hospital University of Virginia Medical School Celanese Corp Radford Dublin

Governor Deliberations Spark WV Municipal Aid Debate

Gov Patteson noted a study of municipal finances follows a court decision urging a prompt report. The joint committee, led by Senator Johnston and Speaker Flannery, will meet with Clyde Colson and Carl Frasure to explore workable aid plans while considering statutory limits. The WV League of Municipalities signals a special session if needed.

Rourt Dion Patteson Committee On Government Clyde Colson West Virginia University Solect Senate W. Broughton Johnston Princeton Coson Carl Frasure University Charleston Johnston W. 2. Flannery Logan Pattesom West Virginia League of Municipalities J. N. Kenns Sims Fred L. Fox

Pittsburgh County Smoke Control Enforced Under Law

Pittsburgh research shows $200000 spent by railroads on smoke control devices as countywide law takes effect. The law requires smokeless fuel or smokeless burning and establishes state funded reimbursements for municipalities. Judge Fox notes limits on state funding and emphasizes enforcement without reimbursement. City and county officials debate the fiscal reach for towns from under $100 to $65000 annually.

Pittsburgh Aileheny County Thomas C. Wurts Fox Legislaoure Laia N ‘Stata Huntington

Policeman Injured Arresting Drunk Man in Charleston

A five year old rookie patrolman Delbert Stover was admitted to Charleston General Hospital with internal injuries after arresting Cecil Eggissinn of Wertz Avenue on drunkenness charges. Officer Cavender said Eggissinn struck him in the abdomen and was charged with drunkenness and resisting arrest. The patrolman remained in good condition with a hospital attendant reporting stability.

Charleston General Hospital Nesk E. J. Cavender Delbert Stover Cecil Eggissinn Wertz Ay Eagleston Beeleston Stover

Moundsville Merchant Dies of Heart Attack

A Moundsville grocery firm president, active in the American Legion Ellis and Masonic groups, died at his home after a heart attack. He survived by his widow and daughter Joy Ellis, plus his mother, four brothers, and two sisters.

Mouisville Moundsville

Bolivian strikes trigger airlift to evacuate foreigners

Strikes and threatened rail stoppages in Bolivia disrupt mining areas. U S charge James Espy coords evacuation of about 340 people including over 30 Americans from Catavi. Bolivian army seen in control. hostages seized at Coleoiri and Huanuni with some rescued by army units. American managers D C Deringer and others remained. Ray C Wood of Corpus Christi Texas identified among hostages.

Gonttewes Catavi Catavi i Patino Massager Patino Enterprises D.C Deringer Webb Bolivia Coleuiri Huanuni Patiro Howard Keller Coiquiri la Paz Cniquizi Raymond C. Wood Corpus Christi Texas

Bowles obituary details from Winona Fayette County

Obituary notices from Winona Fayette County detail William Chester Bowles of Winona dying after injuries, with surviving wife Frances Farley and multiple children, siblings, and in-laws. Funeral arrangements include Wallace Mortuary by East Seville, burial at Mt Tabor Cemetery, and service details at Mount Vernon church with Rev Clade Gosclog.

Bowles William Chester Winona Fayette County Borle Detroit Mich Sarah Shepherd Lucy Richardon Eyhel Byrd Esston Throe Benny Winonsong Clerence Easen Woshlgton Coleman Mortuay Montgomer Piney Vinn EC. Wakersih Hunt Pays Sheppard Asbland Arione Farits Bocklee Four Rothers Joseph Carl Row of Creuren Earl of Wayne Ane Cariisin Navy Farley Blonday Krause, Yafant John C. Brawe J-Alou An Charleston Incay Simps Chapel Ret & H Cheno Steling Sunset Memorial Park

Austrian Election Date Set for October 26

Austria announces national elections will be held on October 26, the first since 1945. Officials confirmed the timing as the campaign period begins.

Austria

Posse Aids Police In Dunbar Car Thief Chase

State police nabbed two men, James Ingram of Charleston and Walter Martin of Huntington, after a Dunbar streets chase in a stolen Madison station wagon. A posse of more than eight citizens assisted officers. Ingram faces two felonious assault counts, Martin was later captured attempting to cross the river.

Dunbar James Ingram Charleston Walter J. Mactin Huntington J. A. Murphy C. R. Switthers Martin Ingram Ghase Kanawha County Grand Jury Maadison

Western Refusal To Atomic Control Proposals Unfolds At UN

At the United Nations a Soviet push for immediate atomic control conventions was met with Western resistance. The Atomic Energy Commission working committee tabled the Soviet draft, deeming nothing new, while debate over timing and relevance continued. United States and French delegates urged moving forward cautiously as Moscow pressed for rapid action.

INSI United States Unites Nations Atomic Energy Commission Security Council Soviet Union General Assembly U.S Frederick Osborn Commission K. Tsarankin Francois de Rose Tsarapkin U.N Ukraine Canada

House Prepares To Probe B 31s

Washington June 1 The House prepares a sweeping probe into the Air Force B 36 jet procurement and performance amid canceled tests with Navy jets. Chairman Vinson expects hearings to start in about two weeks after forming a council and staff. Rep Van Zandt promises to provide evidence on irregularities and links involving Johnson Symington and Floyd Wellman Financier.

Washington Air Force House Jaifit Chiefs of Defense Johnson Charmin Vinson D-Ga Armed Services van Zandt Rpa Symington Floyd Qdium

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