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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1956

Page

8

Marland Seeks Wisconsin Woodworking Industry Views

Gov. Marland departs for Wisconsin on a selling tour aimed at luring woodworking plants. He will attend luncheons at Chicago’s Sheraton Blackstone, visit Sheboygan and Appleton, and is joined by state officials and experts from Arthur D. Little Inc. Local receptions and large attendee interest accompany the trip.

Marland Sheraton Blackstone Chilcago Sheboygan Appleton Wisconia Wisconsin Carl J. Johnson John Marra Ember Conservation Department Don Hoflen Monongatia Power Ca Fairmont Andrew V. Ruckman State Industrial and Publicity Commission Arthur D. Little Inc Cambridge, Mass Firma West Virginia

Brothers Fight Breaks Up With Hospitalized Teen

A knife hammer and club clash between two Charleston brothers left one in Charleston General Hospital with a fractured jaw head wounds and bite marks on the neck. The 16 year old Glen Lorenzo Martin and his 17 year old brother fought at their Wertz Avenue home around 4 p m. The older brother fled before officers arrived. The cause of the dispute was not determined.

Charleston Poice Charles Fairfax Glen Lorenzo Martin Wertz Ave Cunningham Charleston General Hospital Fairfax

County Man Injured In Automobile Wreck

A Kanawha County man aged 21, Donald Westfall of Queen Shoals, was injured when his car left U S 119 north of Clendenin, plunged into the Big Sandy River, and sank. He was taken by Hess and Harper ambulance to Charleston General Hospital in a dazed condition with head injuries. Firemen found no bodies among possible drownings of other passengers.

Kanawha County U. S. 119 Clendenin Big Sandy Donald Westfall Queen Shoals Hess and Harper Charleston General Hospital

Mrs Nellie Carr 79 Dies at Decota Home

Nellie Carr 79 of Decota died at her home after a short illness. She had lived on Cabin Creek and was a member of Eskdale Wit Zion Baptist Church. Survived by a daughter Mrs Alice Hareston Hulmes of Decota and a grandchild. Body at Johnson mortuary Marmet.

Nellie Carr Decota Cabin Creek Eskdale Wit Zion Baptist Church Alice Hareston Hulmes Johnson Mortu Marmet

Curtis Summers Dies at Home in Charleston

Curtis Summers owner of Curtis Summers Motor Co. died of a heart attack yesterday at his home on East Washington Street. A lifelong Charleston resident, he worked at chemical plants before starting his used car business. A World War II veteran and a member of the John Brawley American Legion Post, he is survived by his wife Pearl, two daughters Ruth Osborne and Dorothy Elswick, a sister Myrtle Grinstead of St. Albans, a brother Pat of Cleveland, and three grandchildren. The body is at Wilson Mortuary.

Curtis Summers Curtis Summer's Motor Co Patrick St Washington St Charleston John Brawley American Legion Post Pearl Ruth Osborne Dorothy Elswick Myrtle Grinstead St. Algans Pat Cleveland Wilson Mortuary Bumpus Joséph Chrnver Ave Gardner Dey ‘Gleaners Empire Dry Cleaners International Brotherhood of Teamsters Arenis Estelle Bumpus Marjotie Kidd Wayren. Bumpus Stewart Bumpus Jefferson Iowa Margarets White Cunningham Mortia Daugherty Anna Ncines Chanel Charles Scragg Looney Cemetery Petr. Walton Daugherty Grocery Store Mercasybrook Rd Heaven Track Nelson Leland T B. St Charlesto General Elial Teamsters Union Py. Pleasant ‘Transportation Co Boone County Kaamorne County Dickinson Coal Co Glen Sngilliam D. Nelson Beckie James Holde Belle John B. Listle Clu Ielnnatt Delmer Ton Willo Caroness Luther R. Jones Madison Branéenitcher Bele Witcher—Service Alex ‘McDowell Connty Rishard Kennedy Mulf Payne Charleston General Hospital Thomas Payne Whitewood Ben- Jah Keene Matilda Aa Chicago Spencer Ae Sparks George Bert Richwood Richwood City Wilmington W. M. Susmers Crarjeson Martary

Noted Actor Hersholt Led Screen Charity and Arts Efforts

Charles Coburn remembers Jean Hersholt as a beloved Dr. Christian and a versatile actor who shaped charity work in Hollywood. Hersholt served as Academy president, founded the Motion Picture Country Day Home, and led the Danish-American Relief Society while translating Hans Christian Andersen.

Page Lo Hersholt Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Academy Hershall Dr. Christian Mary Pickford Copenhagen Abie Alan Dafoe Dionne Noetas Mershall Hersilt Varsity of California Saindy Wesleyan Bowdain College Malling Colle Hollywood Bowl Assz

Wet weather expected across the nation with scattered showers

A low pressure system and a cold front bring occasional light rain to New England and the Pacific Northwest. Scattered showers and a few thundershowers develop from the Plains to the upper Mississippi Valley as a cold front moves east.

New England Plains Mississippi Pacific Northwest Clernap

Weather summary for Charleston and nearby states

Sunday forecast shows mostly cloudy and cool conditions across Charleston West Virginia and Maryland with highs around 60 and lows near 40. Ohio expects partly cloudy skies with a bit warmer temperatures while other areas note cloudiness and a chance of rain in the extreme southeast.

Charleston West Virginia Maryland Ohio

Obituary notices from The Gazette list multiple deaths

The Gazette obituary notices report several deaths including Mrs. Cora Blake of Olney and Bird David of Carbour, detailing service times, burial sites, and survivors such as spouses, children, and siblings. Other entries mention John Haas of Londonderry, Charles Hunter of Dorothy, Leland Nelson of Charleston, and George Sparks of Richwood, with funeral arrangements and cemeteries noted.

Williams Dies in Virginia Former Charleston Manager 67

W H Williams 67 longtime Charleston grocery executive died yesterday in Oil Springs Virginia. He led Weak Side wholesale house for about 20 years before ill health and retirement three years ago then moved to Kentucky. Survived by wife Virginia two sons James and Stanley both of Charleston five grandchildren. One son James Williams runs Davis Wholesale Co in Charleston. Body at Preston-Moreary in Paintsville Kentucky.

Williams Charleston Grocery Co Oil Springs Charleston Weak Side Kentucky Virginia J7nes Stanley James Williams Davis Wholesale Co Preston More Ary Paintsville

Sheriff Fires Deputies Over Political Allegiances

Kanawha County Sheriff Al J. Carey dismissed deputy Everett Ross of Clendenin and his daughter Barbara from the tax office claiming they were rotalion. The pair say they were fired for backing Hubert Kelly in the Republican primary. Carey had supported Bruce Bartlett, who trails Kelly in the vote count. Two weeks earlier deputy Chilton Mager of Lower Walls was also fired and same charges were made.

Kanawha County al J. Carey Carey Everett Ross Clendenin Barbara Rotalion Ross Hubert Kelly Bruce Bartlett Kelly Chilton Mager Lower Walls Hager

June 2 Sets City Coldest June 2 Record

The Charleston area failed to rise above 53 degrees on June 2, the coldest June 2 maximum in city history. The 53 beats the previous 66 degree record set in 1999 by 11 degrees due to a Canada-origin cold air mass. Clouds muted the sun and delayed a Rock Lake Pool beauty contest. the forecast calls for a possible 60 degree high today.

Charleston Canada Rock Lake Pool

West Virginia Bottling raises price 12 cents per case

Industry officials report a 12 cent per case price hike beginning yesterday the first since December 1950. Pepsi-Cola and other firms confirm increases amid higher costs for cans glass sugar and packaging. Drivers and inside workers gain about 10 a week under Teamsters contracts with added welfare programs and wage reopenings anticipated in eight months.

Tage 17 West Virginia Bottling Assn Tie Beven- UN West Virginia University W.C. Wallandingham Pepsi-Colla Bottling Feo Pepsi-Cola Sai Frank Rebhan International Brotherhood of Teamsters Fort Han

Democrats Reach 900 Delegate Mark In National Race

In Washington on June 22 the Michigan selection pushed Democrats to about 900 pledged delegates, near two thirds of their 1,200 plus total. Adlai Stevenson leads with 1831 votes while Kefauver, Harriman and others trail. Republicans report 937 of 1,923 delegates, with a majority backing Eisenhower. Next week includes New York and South Dakota primaries.

Washington Michigan G. Mennen Williams Adlai Stevenson Estes Kefanger Hisenthower Lyndon Jolson Frank Lausche Stuart Symington Mennen Williams Averell Harriman Prisana New York South Dakota Stevenson California Kefauver Montana Harriman

Mileage Group To Meet Tuesday In West Virginia

A committee led by A Garnett Thompson of the West Virginia Turnpike Commission will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday at commission headquarters in Reed. The group aims to press for federal allocation of road mileage as part of the interstate highway system, with members from Beckley Fairmont Weston Morgantown and other towns. State Road Commissioner Burl A Sawyers will assist.

West Virginia A. Garnett Thompson West Virginia Turnpike Commission Commission Reed Thompson George Chambers Beckley Robert W. Kanna Fairmont Andrew Edmiston Weston J. Dodd Martense

Cabin Creek Miner Injured in Car Crash

Joseph Paul Coley a 30 year old miner from Ronda employed by Truax-Tracr Coal Co was severely injured when the car he rode in crashed into a bridge abutment near Dawes Kanawha City. He was taken to Boiarsky Memorial Hospital in satisfactory condition reports say and received treatment for a scalp wound.

Cabin Creek Joseph Paul Coley Ronda Truax-Tracr Coal Co Dawes Boiarsky Memorial Hospital Kanawha City Coley Kenneth Ray Horton Miami

Tito Talks of Unity With Soviet Leaders

Tito hailed strong friendship with the Soviet Union under a new collective leadership. He expressed confidence that no future misunderstanding would arise, while greeting President Voroshilov who outlined aims to deepen cooperation and cultural ties between socialist nations.

Titg Soviet Union Tita Jovanka Tito Voroshilov Yugoslavia

Train Wreck Damage Set At $390000 by Railroad

Grafton officials report total damage from the Nationel Limited wreck between here and Parkerstars. Two locomotives and rolling stock suffered extensive losses with an estimated $390000 in damage. Salvage work and repairs underway. crew losses include the engineer and fireman killed in the incident.

Grafton Aime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Officials Nationel Limited Here Parkerstars Charles Be, Bertrand Monongah Division Bond Demi Ze Wreek

Marland and Lewis Hold Private Dedication Conference

In Beckley on June 2 Special, Gov Marland and UMW leader John Lewis met in private after a ceremony at a recently opened Memorial Hospital. They left without public comment, while Lewis aides suggested his support for Marland in the recent bid for the U S Senate seat.

Beckley Goverland UMW Joh L. Lewis Marland Lewis Mine Union Cyrus Ralon Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Board Memorial Hospital Heeft U. S. Senate Harley M. Kilgore U.S William R. Laird Ite Senate

Service Arranged For Man Who Left 213 Descendants

Funeral arrangements are set for Maloy J. Dorsey at Spruce Grove Church Bruce. Rev. Wallace Dorsey and Lawrence Dorsey will officiate with burial in Spruce Grove Cemetery under Wallace and Wallace Mortuary Summersville. Dorsey left 219 descendants with seven daughters, three sons, a brother Silden Borsey, two half-brothers, one half-sister, about 100 grandchildren and 102 great grandchildren.

Cora Selva Blake Onley Eoiday Chey Baptist Church Ellis Barker Republic Alva’ Bieke Ohley Pryor Mortuary East Bank Kanawha Valley Hospital William Lola Wails Olney Rive Sam Messer John le Master Iskdale Beulih Scot Anagan Ida Blanche Flanagan Edmond Fayette Conny Mimond John G Jeannette Cemet Ai Laokout Charles Smal Wallace and Wallace Mortuary East Ralhelle Laird Memorial Hospital Montgomery Chuceh Winans Bernice Stricker Sanderson Veirne Peters Parkersburg War Yen Cliftos Edmend Virg.t Cort Jonn Maloy J. Dorsey Bruce Nicholas Count Spruce Grove Church Wallace Lawrence Dorsey Spruce Grove Cemetery Summersville Dorsey Eeith Nutter Mechanicsburg Evin Carson Bradford Lena O'Dell Ina Brown Mt. Nebo Irene Wand Zella Stokley Lookout Clara Richards Boston N. Y Ray Mit Nebo Clyde Dillsburg Glenn Elmer Sandusky Ohio Silden Borsey Cuyahoga Falls Ohi Labon Quinnwood Kelly Orient Nettie Shawver Oninwood

Greenbrier Military School Holds 14th Commencement

The 14th commencement program of Greenbrier Military School runs today in Lewisburg. Seniors hear a baccalaureate sermon at Old Stone Presbyterian Church in the morning, participate in a band concert and dress parade in the afternoon, with Baccalaureate speaker Dr. George H. Talbott of Passaic, New Jersey.

Ordered Ousted In Cattle Deal Ellis Reelected

In Huntington June 27 Jim Pillis, ousted as Cabell County Court president over cattle sale irregularities, was reelected as Cabell County Democratic Executive Committee chairman 21 to 11. Ellis, who faced Mollohan and McComas, won despite a stay of ouster pending state Supreme Court appeal. Rice elected vice chairman. Gessner and Hereford noted in leadership roles.

Huntington Jim Pillis Cabell County Court Cabell County Democratic Executive Committee Ellis Robert H. Mollohan Mollohan Carl B. McComas Joseph G. Gessner State Supreme Court John W. Hereford Rice

Mrs Crickenberger of Lewisburg Dies of Heart Attack

Edith Sprague Crickenberger 36 a longtime Greenbrier County deputy assessor died of a heart attack at her Lewisburg home. She had recently retired and has no immediate survivors. Her husband J William Crickenberger a former deputy assessor died in 1935. Service 2 p m tomorrow at Shanklin Mortuary White Sulphur Springs with Reverend Stacy Grosseup. Burial in Rosewood Cemetery Lewisburg.

Edith Sprague Crickenberger Greenbrier Lewisburg J. Wiliam Crickenberger Si Shanklin White Sulphur Springs Stacy Grosseup Rosewood Cemetery

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