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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1951

Page

8

Acheson, Gillette Clash Over UN Korea Command

In a Washington hearing Chief Secretary Acheson defended U.S. actions in Korea, saying the U.N. alliance supports the cause and the United States will not act unilaterally. Senator Long commented on a potential demilitarized zone as U.N. troops near Manchuria. The testimony lasted just over two hours with more questioning slated for tomorrow.

Gillette U. N United States Korea Security Council Sen Longe D-La North Korea U.N Manchurian Mexico Texas Acheson

Dr Galen B Royer Succumbs After Illness in Huntingdon

Dr Galen B Royer 33 longtime general secretary of the Church of the Brethren died Monday night in a Huntingdon hospital after a two week illness. He served as pastor for 13 years and taught at Juanita College. Surviving: daughter Mrs Frantz of Charleston W Va. son Daniel Roger Wood Ridge NJ. another daughter Mrs Q A Holsapple Elgin IL. two sisters. 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Service and burial Thursday in Huntingdon.

Galen B. Royer Pennsylvania Huntingdon Church of the Brethren Frantz Thomas Charleston W. Va Royer Juanita College Daniel Roger Woodridge N. J Q. A. Holsapple Elgin Ill

Harriet E Lambert Dies at 84 in South Charleston

Harriet Elizabeth Lambert 84 widow of Lorenzo Grant Lambert died after a three week illness in a South Charleston hospital. She lived with son Earl Lambert at 4633 MacCorkle Ave and is survived by two other sons Dawson Covington Ky and Elmer Lee Teays a brother George Hopperton Muscatine Ia. Graveside service at 11 am tomorrow Sunset Memorial Park with Rev J Luster Godbey officiating. Bartlet Mortuary handling arrangements.

Harriet Elizabeth Lambert Lorenzo Grant Lambert South Charleston Earl Lambert MacCorkle J. Luster Godbey Bartlett Mortuary

College to Open Training School at Mercer Today

Children from pre school age through sixth grade may enroll in Morris Harvey College summer training at Mercer school from 9 to 11 a m. Beginning tomorrow classes run until noon daily. Mrs. Virginia Duffield, director, says the school supplements public school training with Morris Harvey faculty and top Kanawha County teachers.

Morris Harvey College Stummer Mercer School Virginia Duffield Ing Morris Harvey Kanawha County

Allies Close In On Triangular Front Near Chor

Allied forces pressed toward Kumhwa as Chinese troops held ridgelines around Weihte and Hwarhon. Air Force jets claimed 800 Reds killed or wounded in the sector, while a regimental commander narrowly escaped a Red artillery shell. Local elections featured mixed party outcomes in Dunbar Chesapeake Clendenin and Ansted with several incumbents re-elected.

Chorwon Kumina Pyongyang Chornot Hwarhon Kumhwa Weihte Air Force Soithin

Weather Roundup Confirms Warm Interlude Across Regions

The June 3 report notes warmer trends with highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s across multiple states. Specific cities including Charleston, Cincinnati, Dallas, Louisville, Memphis, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington show varying degrees of sun and clouds. Rainfall is minimal, and winds remain light to moderate as residents anticipate a mostly pleasant, dry Wednesday. Local results show several mayoral and council races across towns such as Ravenswood, Berkeley Springs, Ronceverte, Renick, Alderson, Cedar Grove, Whitesville, Bolivar, Bethany, Weirton, Bramwell, Lewisburg, Hurricane, Rainelle, Lester, Sofia, Thurmond, Anawalt, and West Hamlin.

Washington Tarleston Asheville West Virginia Leston Chicago Western Pennsylvania Cincinnati Dallas Denver Tennessee Port Worth Jacksonvilla Maryland Los Angeles Ness Louisville Memphis Virginia St. F Paul New Orleans North New York Philadelphis Pittsburgh St. Louis Joe Dotson Sterling J. Wilson E. A. Hamrick Dr A. Smith Price Vaughn Sompieiah

Iran Crisis Deepens as Mossadegh Clashes With Premier

Mossadegh faced off with Premier in a widening dispute over oil nationalization. He sought sanctuary in parliament rooms after alleging assassination threats. Deputy Premier Fatheni, a firm AIOC seizure advocate, was accused by Fedayan Islam of funding his London education.

Tage 17 Mosadegh Razmara Mossadegh Premiox Faterni Dil Ca Fedayan Islam London AIOC

Rickard Wins in Mason Mayor Elected in Unopposed Race

In Mason on June 5 Edward Rickard was elected mayor and four councilmen won unopposed. Rickard succeeds Don McFarland who did not seek reelection. In Clay on June 35 A Bell defeated Princey Love to win the mayoralty, with incumbent R T Size more not seeking reelection.

Dunbar Tis W. P. Marshall Charles Rockhold R. E. Wilson Harry G. Brammer A. Earl Morris W. E. Morrison Tra‘ Walker N. W. Thornton J. C. Kestell J. D. Payne M. L. Hickman Curtis Yago J. L. Bradley Carl Harless Emory Kay Ronceverte Wiseman Cecil K. Wiseman R. A. Bullifant Greenbrier County Board of Clarence Perry C. W. Shankland Wheeler L. Weikle Burbacker Middlebourne Weg Citizen's Party Hurricane Luther Rumbaugh Citizen's Ncket J. E. Billups People’s Party Landon White Citi ‘S Raymond Peak Recorders Dennis Gibson George Levine Bert de] Montgomery Bob Prichard F. H. Campbell Thurmond Charles W. Wells Rickard Mason Mason Edward Rickard Twan Don McFarland

Charter Change Grants Crockett Win in Princeton Vote

Princeton residents backed John C. Crockett for mayor by 930 to 737 and approved charter changes. Crockett defeated A. L. Inge 1,267 to 926. A seven member charter commission was named to revamp the outdated provisions. New council members were Ovis Barton G. J. White and C. H. Crumpecker Jr with other incumbents remaining. In Rhodell Sam Lilly ousted after long mayoral tenure, replaced by Progressive Party candidates.

Princeton John C. Crockett Crockett A. L. Inge Joseph W. Lawson Ovis Barton G. J. White C. H. Crumpecker

Boys State Mock Government Election Results Summary

In the Boys State program held by the American Legion, students elected state officers on rival tickets. Nationalists picked secretary of state Mark Ferell and other posts including attorney general Lew Yeager and agriculture commissioner Bob Wylie with Charles Dobbs Arch Meredith and Charles McKown among third slate winners. Federalists chose treasurer Lewis Webb and superintendent James Gainer, with Roy Archer and John Davis Chandler also elected to spots. A legislature will convene tomorrow and the mock government will begin functioning, with events wrapping up Saturday morning.

Supreme Court Mark Ferell Weirton Jack Massau Charleston Andi Star Bob Wylie Mullens Agriculture Lew Yeager Parkersburg Lewis Webb Beckley James Gainer Tunington Charles Dobbs Arch Meredith F Fairmont Charles McKown L Wayne Roy Archer John’Davis Chandler West Virginia American Legion

Funeral Service for Drowning Victim Kenneth Williams

Funeral services are set for Kenneth Williams a 19 year old naval trainee who drowned Sunday in the Big Sandy River near Catlettsburg His body was found today in Lincoln County Welch succeeds Townsend as Democrat party nominee and L Richmond defeats Georgia Hatfield for recorder while Republicans take four of five council seats in Huntington.

Huntington Harts Lincoln County Kenneth Williams Big Sandy River Catlettsburg Williams

Davy Names Legato Mayor After Municipal Victory

June 5 results show Ti Ti Legato of the Peoples Party defeating H C Straley of the Citizens Party 264 to 103 to secure another mayoral term. Wanless Goodson, Peoples Party, won 261 votes against Jim Hubbard 84. Council members elected were Albert Crockett Allen Urps Dor Hastings Guy Dehart and Ted Morgan all from the Peoples Party.

Davy Legato Davy

June election outcomes in Ripley and Moundsville

In Ripley Jackson County the race ends with IL H Dotson as mayor 353 votes to 243 for R Goodwin. Ted McCoy defeats incumbent Burton Crow 396 to 191. Crow had served two terms as city recorder. In Moundsville incomplete results list Wilbert Miner 444 mayoral votes over W W Wilson 396 and party split on police chief and city solicitor, with Don Barr 422 and Eugene White 7. City Clerk U S Chambers unopposed at 491.

Ripley Ripley Burton Crow Ripley Jackson County Crow R. 8 Goodwin IL. H. Dotson H. 5S Ted) McCoy

Former Mayor Claude Vance defeats Aldridge in East Rainelle vote

In East Rainelle on June 5 former Mayor Claude Vance of the Peoples party defeated incumbent A. J. Aldridge of Citizens by 312 to 271. George B. Lanham won re corder over Ann Levisay 271 to 205. The Peoples party swept the council seats with Edward Ames R Smith Ray Neel J E Smith Jy and Jimmy Vance winning.

Alderson Citizens Reach C. W. Hawks Kinsolving J. Tracy Leach Citipayor Cedar Grove Zens W. H. Fulks East Rainelle Claude Vance A. J Andy) Aldridge Vance Peoples Party Aldridge George B. Lanham Ann Levisay Peaples Party Edward Ames R- A. Smith Ray Neel J. E. Simith Jimmy Vance

Rupert Elects Hughart As Rupert Mayor In Vote Count

Rupert selects Hughart as mayor after a 183 to 168 win over incumbent William Fain. Hanse Poling wins as city researcher 188 to 158 over Meri Dorsey. Three People’s Party candidates Jenn Hurley Jack Jones and Zar W Martin join the council along with L L Crookshank Ed Rodger and Fred E Fentress tying for fifth with 176 votes.

Rupert Hughart Rupert Jim Hughart William Fain Hanse! Poling Meri Dorsey Peoples Party Jenn Hurley Jack Jones Zar W. Martin L. L. Crookshank Ed Rodger Fred E. Fentress

Mayor Wins 6th Term In Fort Gay Fire Election

reelected unopposed for his sixth term as mayor of Fort Gay. L. L. Lucan also reelected recorder treasurer. One new council member named. several incumbents reseated. Marmet selects Buckley Democrat sweep with Buckley for mayor and multiple council seats. high voter turnout near ninety percent reported.

Gitizen Citizen’s Party Chesapeake H. B. Frantis Millard Castle Britton Lavender Frank Lavender Bert Thomas Herman Price Louis Childers Robert Murrell Port Gay P—Meyer R. F. Frasher Todey Fort Gay Marmet Buckley Democrats George Buckley F. B. Eplin Carter E. Ballard Harold Channels Romer Fontalbert Luther Howerton Loren Snodgrass Brad Weise V. L. Adkins Bert Evans Featt Fiddler Elizabeth Samms George B. Smith Emory Spurlack

Obituary notices and funeral services overview

Obituaries list multiple individuals with service times today or tomorrow, locations, and burial plans. Ella Amstead, John Bonnety, Thomas Cotter, Jee M. Gugres, Violet Kibbee, Carol Kire, Violet Wilkinson Kibbee, and others are noted with church or mortuary arrangements, cemeteries, and mourners.

Mrs J W McGrader Dies at Home Here

Mrs J W McGrader aged 70 died yesterday at her home 1710 Fifth. Survived by son John Walker of Pittsburgh. Body at Harden and Warden Mortuary. Service set for 2 pm tomorrow at Harden and Harden Mortuary chapel Rev Furman Beatty officiating. Burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. Body to remain at mortuary.

Amstead Ella Taday Sith Kona Pedsome Patton Cemetery Armsogd Clendéoln Rpo Bey the Hone J. W. McGrader John Walker Pittsburgh Harden and Warden Mortuary Harden and Harden Mortuary Furman Beatty Spring Hill Cemetery Motuary

Concert Assoc Names Fourney President and Board

P C Fourney elected president of the Upper Kanawha Valley Concert Association in Montgomery. He heads Electro-Metallurgical Co. at Alloy. Officers include Myllan Smyers as first vice president, Mrs T C Bond as second vice president, Mrs P Scaggs as secretary, and Neil McMorraw as treasurer. Twenty two board members elected. Two shows booked for next year: The Don Cossack Chorus on Oct 23 and Admiral Zacharias in February.

Montgomery P. C. Fourney Upper Kanawha Valley Don Cossack Chorus Zacharias

Service Today for Alonzo P Wiseman Big Chimney Veteran

Service will be today at Massey Chapel Big Chimney for Alonzo P Wiseman 77 retired mine foreman and Spanish American War veteran who died Monday in Huntington hospital. Funeral at 3 p m officiated by Rev Edna Shinn with Rev R W Woolwine. burial in Hall Cemetery Albert Myers and Son Mortuary of Elkview in charge. Survived by two sons James of Big Chimney Perry of Marblehead Mass three daughters Lillian Powers Macel Davis Geldice Edens and 22 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Big Chimney Alonzo P. Wiseman Huntington Massey Chapel Edna Shinn R. W. Woolwine Hall Cemetery Albert Myers Elkview James Big Chingney Perry Marston Mills Mass Lillian Powers Mis Macel Davis Charleston Geldice Edens Georgia

Boston native Miss Dean leaped from Khan window

Miss Dean, a Boston native and Swarthmore graduate, had been in Washington for two to three years and under psychiatric care for about two years. Dr. Fred L. Mohler said she worked in the Bureau of Standards in atomics and radiation physics. Police said Miss Dean and Khan had been dating since last March. Khan claimed he was asleep when she jumped from his window shortly after 3 4 a.m. and asked for no publicity.

Fake 1O Hospital Miss Dean Boston Washington Swarthmore College Fred L. Mohler Bureau of Standards Atomics and Radiation Physics

Packers Face Slashed Cattle Purchases Across Plants

Packagers report reductions due to government price ceilings. Armolit and Co Chicago operations drop by 40 percent while Cudahy Packing Co Omaha and Swift and Co Chicago plant report limited cattle buys. Wilson and Co notes only a third of normal slaughter activity amid cutbacks and layoffs.

Fane Institute Armolit and Co Chicago Cudahy Packing Co Omaha Swift and Co Wilson and Co

Morris Harvey College Announces Summer Registration Dates

Registration for Morris Harvey College summer sessions runs today to Friday with hours 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 8 30 pm in room 114 of the Cole Jegze administration building. Enrollment after Friday by appointment. The river steamer Avalon will carry college personnel on two trips starting 1 10 pm and 7 9 pm from Capitol St lan ing. Free tickets available at the college business office for students faculty and trustees. alumni and families may ride for a fee.

Morris Harvey College Avalon R E. W. Ockerman Cole Jegze Eapitol

Illness Takes Mrs Frasier of Charleston Stalwart Widow dies at home

Mrs Mary Eagan Frasier aged 81 of 1452 Lewis Street died about midnight Monday after a long illness. A Charleston resident for 60 years, she was born in Buffalo on March 23, 1860 and came to the city in 1891 with her husband the late Robert S. Frasier Sr who ran an influence agency. She was a member of St Johns Episcopal Church and burial is planned at Spring Hill Cemetery with Simpson mortuary in charge. Surviving are her two sons Robert L. Frasier Jr and several nieces and nephews.

Gauley Bridge HB. C. Hooper Morttuacy Montgomery Sempson George 18 Whittaker Crown Hi Greencastle Paint Creek DW. Howe Shrewsbury Burfzl Pryor TOEM Mary Eagan Frasier Lewis St Charleston Buffalo N. Y Robert S. Frasier Frasier St. John’s Episcopal Church St. Johan's Church Edward Pollanick Spring Hill Simpson Mortuary Robert L. Frasier, Jr

New Truce Proposal Sought Ahead of June Korea Anniv

A Senate discussion on ending the Korean War before June 25 surfaced with support for Sen Johnsons plan. State Department declined comment while diplomatic circles noted a plan for a special report to the id.

Sen. Johnson D-Cole Republic of Korea State Department

Church Talks and Memorial Service Details

Memorial service honors nine ministers and widows with two minister wives present. Brooks Hays of Arkansas to speak at 9 PM at the Auditorium with Rev. Alfred E. Bennett presiding. Music by combined church choirs directed by W. R. Wiant. Mrs. W. R. Wiant to sing The Voice in the Wilderness. New lay directors announced at the Daniel Boone Hotel cabinet meeting include W. A. Bias, Richard Roberts, Dr. Ralph Purdy, E. S. Allen. Holy Communion for conference members at Christ Church Methodist. Women’s Society of Christian Service anniversary program features Mrs. T. T. Brumbaugh and Mrs. Harold W. Piggott Jr. singing The Ninety Third Psalm.

Ernest Bartels Malotte Brooks Hays Arkansas Alfred E. Bennett W. R. Wiant Cringer-Mueler Daniel Boone Hotel Charleston W. A. Bias Huntington Richard Roberts Ralph Purdy Lewisburg E. S. Allen Hinton Christ Church Methodist John W. Haltlister W. S. Patterson Buckhannon Women's Society of Christian Service T. T. Brumbaugh Japan Harold W. Piggott, Jr MacDermid

OPS Official to Speak to Slaughterers in Parkersburg

Jethro Watson, food price specialist for the Office of Price Stabilization in Charleston, will address a Parkersburg slaughterers meeting Friday. He will speak to Class 2 and 2 A slaughterers at 8 p.m. at the centeris locker plant in Parkersburg.

OPS Jethro Watson Office of Price Stabilization Charleston Parkersburg Ceteris Parkersurg

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