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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1950
Page
13
Miss Corma Mowrey, first vice president of the National Education Assoc and acting director of professional services for the State Education Assoc, spoke to Delta Kappa Gamma at the state convention in the Daniel Boone Hotel. She urged doubling public education spending and called education an investment in people critical to democracy.
The Associated Press reports 97 weekend deaths by late Saturday night, down from 112 in the Memorial Day period. The toll includes 40 traffic deaths, 18 drownings, and 29 other fatalities, with 93 fewer victims since Friday. The survey covers 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Tuesday to compare a normal weekend with holiday levels.
Training for playground leaders begins at 8 a.m. tomorrow at the Charleston Recreation Center. West Virginia University instructors John G. Schemacher Howard Jeffrey assist with arts crafts and dramatics aided by five instructors. The five day program runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with no charge.
Mrs. Mary Catherine Glassbrenner died early yesterday at her daughter’s home in Milwaukee after several weeks of illness. Born October 5 1885 in Missouri, she was a St. Paul’s Episcopal Church member and survived by two sons Paul and Lester, a brother Paul Haberer, and six grandchildren. Funeral at Barlow Mortuary chapel with Dr. Harry Longley officiating before burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Alton.
A Greyhound bus and an automobile collided on U. S. Route 42 west of Mason injuring 37. Among the injured are photographer Paul Briel, 60, of Cincinnati, and Mrs. Jesselyn Farmer of Cincinnati. Rescue ambulances from five towns aided the victims. 34 passengers plus the driver William Davis, 30, of Ludlow Falls, were treated for cuts, bruises, and shock.
John Reymond Taylor, 67, of Gauley Bridge, died today in a Huntington hospital. A retired brakeman for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, he is survived by a daughter Ruby Lee of Kenosha, a son Robert Taylor of Gauley Bridge, two step sons Audrey Biggs of Gauley Bridge and Virgil Biggs of Dallas, Texas, three sisters J T Dickinson of Gauley Bridge, G Norman of Charleston, R B Keffer of Hinton, and a brother J B Taylor of Chimney Corner. The body is at B C Hooper Mortuary in Montgomery awaiting arrangements.
Pretoria June 3 medical bulletin reports Field Marshal Jan Christiaan Smuts aged 80 maintains progress in his fight against pneumonia siege. Smuts, former South African prime minister, became ill around May 30.
An eight year old boy, Junior Huffman of Lyburn, drowned at Guyan River near Rum Junction while fishing with two companions. He fell from a boat and his body lies at Harris Mortuary in Logan awaiting arrangements.
C L Hundley 58 of 1325 Gross year Ave Dunbar was critically injured Friday when his car left the road and hit a tree near Clay He is a State Maintenance Engineer for the State Road Commission and was taken to St Francis Hospital for treatment.
An 18 year old ex Marine William W Elwell of East Sullivan Maine was booked on a murder charge after his aunt Mrs Violat Tully 56 was found dead in a ditch near Scarboro Massachusetts authorities say he confessed to beating her Thursday night and stuffing her body in her car trunk He was returned to Massachusetts after being captured in Portland Maine and is to be arraigned in Malden District Court Monday a partial reenactment was held at the aunt's house while investigators worked the case.
Mrs Ola Foster 73 of Bloomingrose Boone County died yesterday at Charleston hospital after a short illness. Widow of Pumpkin BI Foster former United Mine Workers official. Service 2 p.m. tomorrow in family cemetery with burial at Madison in charge. Hunter and Hunter Mortuary of Charleston in charge. Burial in Madison.
Mrs. Mattie Morrison 75 of Parkersburg died at home from a heart illness. A retired teacher and former principal of Montgomery Elementary in Fayette County, she taught 35 years and was a New River State College graduate and St. Pauls Methodist member. Survived by two daughters Clyde Jenkins Parkersburg and Michael A. Colletti Dallas. sister Mrs. Jacob D Smith Sr Hamlin. brother A. C. Alexander Montgomery. Service at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Gaye Mortuary Montgomery with Rev. Stacy Grosscup officiating. burial in Montgomery Memorial Park.
Service for Mrs Bell Ashby 71 lifelong Jackson County resident will be today at 10 a m in the home of her son Holly Ashby Kenna officiated by Rev Pat Berry burial in Jordan Cemetery near First Creek Jackson County Survived by husband Melvin four other sons Ernest Kenna Luther Chandler Dr Virgil Charleston S F Detroit Mich three daughters Vada Reed Kanawha Two Mile Ruth Smithson Sugar Creek and Athel Burnham Ripley a sister Cynthia Jordan Ripley four brothers Perry Cain Parson Charles ton Joe Sissonville Rd and Johnnie Kenna
The report discusses a sustained coalition stance and a social policy framework. It notes parity as a principle already validated by social policy and expected to gain strength under professional governance while referencing broader claims and conflicts over Christopher Columbus remains in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic versus Spain.
Rev Archibald A MacQueen aged 65, pastor of Barrackville Baptist Church, died suddenly in a Fairmont hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. He served in Sut ton Romney Harrisville and Fairmont and leaves a wife, daughter Mary Virginia, three sons, two brothers, four sisters, and five grandchildren. Body at Fairmont Mortuary. Service at 2 30 p m tomorrow at Barrackville Baptist Church.
Davidson D Looney 86 of Looneyville died at home after a six day illness. He was a retired farmer and stockman who lived in Looneyville all his life. Survived by Effie Husbard Kingsville D three sons Callie Arron O Kennie Seth and Clyde C Looney Looneyville 12 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren one sister Mrs James Lynch Looneyville Service at Epling Chapel Baptist Church Spencer at 2 p.m. Tuesday Rev H B Strickland officiating Burial in Looney Cemetery Body at Hardy Conrad Mortuary Spencer until service time.
William H. Price 73 retired farmer and lifelong Kanawha County resident died Friday night at his Glen Clay County home. Funeral is today at 2 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church with burial at Keaton Cemetery Blue Creek. Hafer Mortuary Elkview in charge.
The combined Sunday Atlantic Journal and Constitution rolls off at 1.237 million pounds, a 240 page edition with 12 sections. George Biggers, president of Atlanta Newspapers Inc, says 475000 copies were ordered and paid circulation ranges 460000 to 465000. The Daily Constitution now published in the Journal building, with independent news staffs. The Sunday Journal had 320000 and the Constitution 225000 in prior circulation.
Gontinuan reports a campus fund drive aiming to finish a 1,600,000 structure with 750.09 still needed. Local business and industry gifts bolster the campaign as community leaders express pride in shared growth and responsibility.
An organizational meeting at 8 p m Tuesday in Amvet Hall 915 1 2 Quarrier St will form a ladies auxiliary for Amvet Post No 18 Charleston. Membership is open to mothers wives sisters and daughters of Amvet Post members.
Coast Guard reported continuing danger as lava from Mauna Loa reached the sea and cut off residents. Police indicated 49 refugees homeless with many taro-patch communities still trapped. A coast guard cutter rescued three Hawaiians who then returned to assess damage to their homes.
In a congressional exchange, Sen Myers argues America must show strength to deter Soviet aggression, while Sen Gillette says UN efforts and a strong defense must align. The dispute centers on whether a formidable defense undercuts pursuit of world peace and U.S. leadership.
The vote was 70 to 32 and Thomas said the result defines the majority’s responsibility to form a real political machine. He would serve as a minority member of the party national executive committee if asked. Raymond Hosses of Reading drew the convention policy.
Chairman Tydings of the Senate committee probing McCarthy era charges says the Amerasia investigation is near an end. He notes the FBI believed a strong case existed and that the State Department service was restored, while the department claimed it had no solid case.
Grandma speaks for Shorty about crops and life at Cat Hollow farm while Shorty frets over a jeep after marrying. They travel to Huntington and other cities for personal appearances to raise money, but Grandma hints it isn’t enough. The couple, with many descendants, seeks privacy from visitors.
Miami probe cites crime gambling links and big bettors arranging losses for guaranteed profits. Kefauver unit to meet behind closed doors to set hearings as McFarland report argues gambling ends at local level and details lucrative ties with track news and form sheets.
In a murder and assault case near Oneonta and Altoona, a man killed a woman after attacking a man at midnight Thursday. He drove to N G Kent’s home, confessed intoxication, and stated his intent to surrender. After washing the victim, he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on a remote Pell City road.
Los Angeles reports General Pharmacal Corp claims a skin test using colostrum can reveal pregnancy in 30 minutes. Doctors call the claim premature. tests rely on a micro dispenser by Robert W. Ogie.
Patrolman Joseph Dugan, 41, paused to pat a stray dog on his route. The dog bit him as he walked past, taking a bite to the gut and prompting injury concerns. Dugan is described as polite and hurried during the incident in Philadelphia.
The non Communist press in Western Europe attacks Russia and the Comintern while Catholic leaders urge against signing. Norway and West Germany show the least support though Syria reports leaders signing.
Terzian notes that repeated mild disease exposure builds immunity. He cites evidence that sulfa drugs may raise mosquito susceptibility to malarial infection by interfering with para-aminobenzoic acid used in the insect's metabolism.
Yugoslav diplomats in Poland reported persecution and insults while performing duties. In September Yugoslavia protested Poland’s hospitality violations and sheltering Yugoslav traitors and counter revolutionaries. Relations with Bulgaria Romania Hungary and Czechoslovakia are similarly ban.
British officials slept believing Paris would accept a noncommittal talks plan but the French rejected it. Britain fears criticism for favoring a federated Europe while hoping to join the pool plan later. In Stuttgart French high commissioner Poncet said Britain staying out is annoying but hopes for eventual participation.
The Alumni Association elected Milford Gibson of Kingwood as its new president, succeeding N. H. Dyer. Clay Miller and L. M. Leafollette Jr. were named vice presidents. James H. White and L. E. Neal joined the executive council, with David W. Jacobs reelected executive secretary. A separate law alumni meeting featured Robert L. Hogg, and Dr. A. H. Wilson will deliver the baccalaureate sermon tomorrow. Williams College President James Phinney Baxter III will address graduates Monday.
Ross, linked to a May 17 1948 Jade Store heist in San Francisco, confessed to a $27000 robbery involving a1 diamond rings and 70 cameo rings. Prosecutors await probation officer input after postwar troubles cited include divorce and reconciling attempts.
An open letter to Gen. MacArthur urged an early peace including Russia and China. A reported general strike failed to draw mass participation with limited arrests. In Osaka a Red rally planned but quiet. One defendant, Kaneji Onishi, received a heavy sentence of 11 years. Trials await Maj Gen Weible review. The election marks the sixth national zone under occupation.
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