Sam W. Thomas, Retired, Dies at 67
Sam W. Thomas 67 retired foreman at South Penn Natural Gas Co in Yawkey died at home. He served 41 years, was a Mason and member of multiple orders, survived by wife Hattie, daughter Marjorie and several siblings and relatives. Service Sunday at Yawkey Methodist Church with graveside by Masonic Lodge. flowers omitted. Donations to Yawkey Methodist Church.
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Hamlin
Dune
Sam W. Thomas
South Penn Natural Gas Co
Yawkey
Lincoln
Thomas
Hawkey
Hattie Thomas
Marjorie Thomas
B. H. Oxley
RB. C. McMillan
Dana
F. M
Griffithsville
7. W. Thomas
Mt. Sungay
Tom Schuler
H. Black
Roosevelt Linville
Koontz
Masonic Lodge
Yawkey Methodist Church
George P. Fike Service Slated
George Paxton Fike aged 53 a Kipling Shoe sales representative of Huntington died of a heart attack Wednesday night at a Webster Springs hotel His service at Christ Church Methodist today at 2 p m will be conducted by Dr Joseph Clare Hoftzman Interment Sunset Memorial Park Pallbearers listed and the body is at Stimpson mortuary Mr Fike resided at 935 Greendale Drive He was a member of the United Commercial Travelers.
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Christ Church Methodist
George Paxton Fike
Kipling
Huntington
Webster Springs
Joseph Clare Hoftzman
Intermont
Sunset Memorial Park
Keith Ray
James Callihaw
Lawson Hamilton
Robert Peterson
David Huysman
Faul Wick
Clifton Maddox
Dennings Harrick
Stimpson Mortuary
Mr. Fike
Greendale Dr
United Commercial Travelers
Hotel Appoints Two Assistant Managers at Daniel Boone
Two assistant managers named for the Daniel Boone Hotel are David Rankin Stubblefield Sr. and Joe Reiser Jr. Reiser, formerly at the Charleston hotel, has led the Mountain Hotel in Williamson for three years and brings East Coast hotel experience. Stubblefield, a Rochester native and former Daniel Boone room clerk, trained at Michigan State College and served in the U S Navy, with hotel work in New York and Michigan.
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Eeiser
Stubbiefield
David Rankin Stubblefield, Sr
Joe Reiser, Jr
Daniel Boone Hotel
Reiser
Charleston Hotel
Wiliamson
New York City
United States
Greenbrier
White Sulpbues Springs
Florida
Ote! Stubblefield
Rochester
N. Y
Daniel Boone
Michigan State College
U. S. Navy
New York
Michigan
D. W. Stubblefield
The
Belle Altcali Co
J. M. Stubblefield
State Soft Drink Tax Revenue Falls Short of Estimate
State soft drink tax revenue for the first 11 months of fiscal 1851 52 totaled 3 049 395 dollars, about one million dollars below the estimated annual yield. Tax Commissioner C H Koontz cited cash purchases and a 12 12 percent dealer discount on stamps as factors. The levy, enacted by the 1951 Legislature to fund a four year medical and dental school at Wrest Virginia University, was not expected to be discounted this way.
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Peerly
C. H. Koontz
Wrest Virginia University
Heantz
Rubber Plant Shutdown Signals Changes in Synthetic Rubber Plan
McDonald, newly installed former SEC chairman, will examine the rubber program carefully with a goal of using the Institute plant in Kilgore. Plant manager T. B. Nantz says the shutdown will affect most Institute employees in July, with about 200 workers kept to year end for the shut down and roughly 35 on permanent maintenance crews. Charleston Chamber of Commerce urges Kilgore to probe alleged political discrimination tied to the closure.
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Securities and Exchange Commission
McDonald
Institute
Kilgore
T. B. Nantz
Charleston
Com Merce
Sen. Kilgore
Five Killed In Air Collision Near Murphy’s Car Sales
Five people died when two planes collided en route near Murphy’s car sales agency. Witnesses saw a red paint smear on the Clark plane indicating a midair impact. Clark tried to reach his field but crashed after narrowly avoiding high tension wires. Identification of victims was delayed due to mangled remains and a driver’s license later helped recognize Frame. Murphy’s watch kept time underwater, while a Nitro volunteer fireman noted the scene.
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Fuge 1
Toledo
Murphy
Columbus
Charleston
Dick Statta
Iimes
Clark
Frame
Ivan Hunter
Nitro
Wetta
Jose ¢Ontroh Nordebrig
J. Hall
Poca
Five Day Warm Spell Predicted for West Virginia
The Weatherman forecast five days of continued heat in West Virginia with readings from 87 to 94 in several cities including Huntington Parkerburg Martinsburg Charleston Wheeling Morgantown and Elkins. Temperatures were expected to run 3 to 6 degrees above normal, with chances of afternoon or evening thunderstorms over the weekend and again midweek.
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West Virginia
Huntington
Parkersburg
Martinsburg
Charleston
Wheeling
Morgantown
Elkins
Mrs Netti Lockett 63 Dead in Charleston Home
Netti Lockett age 63 of 801 Patrick Street died yesterday at her residence after 28 years in Charleston. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and the Army Mothers. Survived by husband William G. Lockett two daughters and a son along with six grandchildren. Body at Harden and Harden Mortuary.
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Wire
Netti Lockett
Patrick St
Charleston
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Wiliam G. Lockett
Mig
Sarah Stokes
Charlestin
Willa Noel
Mias Mary Lockett
Jamaica
Lloyd and
Alphon
Robert
California
U. S. Marines
Maude Milner
Elkhorn
Arena Taylor
Raleigh
Floyd Willams
Princeton
Tansey Willams
Heathley
Harden and
Harden Y Mortuary
Price of Potatoes and Rubber Policy In 1920s Context
The article notes potato prices reaching highs in Chicago up to 9.50 per 100 pounds, comparing to 1925 and 1919 levels. It also discusses synthetic rubber production and the impact on employers and West Virginia. A judge warns a defendant to secure employment or risk prison, delaying until November term to comply.
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Chicago
Ployer
West Virginia
Moore
Kirt
Dr C F E McClintie Dies at 67 In West Virginia
Dr. C F E McClintic, a physician, former state official, and conservation advocate, died at 67. He served as jail warden, health commissioner, and led reform in the state commission system, district realignment, and a farm game forestry program. He taught widely, aided sportsmen, and funded Camp Clifton McClintic near Williamsburg. The body lies at Wallace and Warren mortuary. funeral plans expected.
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State Merit System Council
Commission
Wild Life League of
West Virginia
McClintic
Patterson
D. C
Aroka
Minn
East High School
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
University of South Dakotas
Emory University
Atlanta
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Tex
Baylor University
Ohio College of Dental Surgery
Cincinnati
University of California Medical School
Detroit College of Medicine
Wayne University Medical School
Eloise Hospital
Detroit
Army Medical Corps
de. McClintic
Sherman
The
Gazette
Sportsmen's Assoc
Buckskin Council
Willamsburg
Clifton McClintic
Moundsville
Hayward
Buerger
Williamsburg
Aug
Michael L
Laura Jane Lynch McCuntic
Randolph-Macon Academy
Randolph-Macon College
University of Cincinnati
Europe
American Medical Asacc
American Society of Neurology and Perchiatry
Kapa Sigma
Nu Sigma Nayas
Knight Templar
W. C. Fry
Harrisonburg
Laura Burner McClintic
Homer
Gordon
South St Paul
Rex
San Diego
Cal
Sidney
Columbus
Meres Ard
Edgar M
Zerl McClintic
Lewisburg
Shigene
Crawley
Bunton Oi McClintic
Weather Outlook Shows Warm Southerly Flow Across Regions
A warm southerly air stream continues today bringing increased moisture and scattered showers and thunderstorms from New England to the Gulf. Another band of showers is expected across the Eastern Roerking and parts of the Plains, while the Great Lakes stay cooler and the Southwest tops temperatures near 160.
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New England
Gulf
Great Lakes -Re- Winns
Weather Across the Nation Saturday June Forecasts
A summary of scattered showers and warm highs across states. West Virginia and Virginia forecast partly cloudy with sun and warm temperatures. Virginia area expects a few thunderstorms in the afternoon and near 95 in spots. Times noted include early morning and afternoon windows with chances of showers.
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Haberey sUnera
Arreaein Westman
Onarlerton
Frigay
Arminarate
Virginia—Singsies
Saignite
Marta
Injuries Fatal To City Woman
Relatives learned that Mrs. Anna Dover of 112 Roehe Street died yesterday at Christ Hospital Cincinnati Ohio from injuries sustained in an arm incident Tuesday. Her husband E J Dover was in critical condition. The couple, formerly of Oak Hill, moved to Charleston eight years ago and Mrs. Dover worked for Dr John Reeves.
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Anna Dover
Roehe St
Christ Hospital
Cincinnati
E. J. Dover
Yellowstone Wations Park
Dover
Oak Hom
Charleston
Service Arranged For Crash Victim Donald L. Bird
Service for 33 year old Donald L Bird who died in a Thursday car crash near Clendevin will be held at 2 p m tomorrow at Advent Christian Church in Clendevin. Bird a construction worker was a passenger in a two car collision on State Rt 14 driven by Ray Sweeney of Clewdenin who escaped uninjured. Another passenger Jack Light received minor injuries and was treated at Staats Hospital. Rev Ronald Schoolcraft will officiate with burial in Koontz Cemetery under Hess and Harper mortuary of Clendenin. Survivors include his wife Geral dine a daughter Joyce his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Bird of Tendenin brothers Nelson Edmond Harry of Clendein and Clarence of Detroit Mich a sister Mrs Gladys Johnson of Nit0
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Donald L. Bird
Clendevin
Advent Christian
Bird
State Rt
Ray Sweeney
Clewdenin
Jack Light
Staats Hospital
Ronald Schoolcraft
Zallaw
Koontz Cemetery
Hess
Harper
Clendenin
Geraldine
Joyce
Mes
Walter Bird
Tendenin
Fote Brothers
Nelson
Edmond
Harry
Clandenin
Clarence
Detroit
Mich
Sinter
Gladys Johnson
Eisenhower Homecoming Sparks Torchlight Parade at Columbia
Crowds gathered at Columbia University as Eisenhower, on leave, appeared on his colonial style campus home balcony. He joked about singing then saluted photographers. A 250 member Youth for Eisenhower torchlight parade followed, with Eisenhower promising a two week stay and upcoming appearances. The Florida Everglades are described as America’s last frontier due to vast unused land.
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Eisenhower
Columbia University
Detroit
Florida Everglides
Cabin Creek Candidates Withdraw Recount Bids
Kanawha County Court President Mont Cavender announced two Cabin Creek Democratic candidates for Justice of Peace withdrew recount requests. Frank Z. Durrett, who won the nomination, and A. W. Seabolt were the candidates involved.
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Cabin Creek
Mont Cavender
Kanawha County
Justice of Peace
Frank Z. Durrett
A. W. Seabolt
West Virginia Politics and Police Future Plans
The Gazette previews election dynamics showing William C. Marland rising and political debts shaping power. A photo study highlights West Virginia policemen drafting an academy to train recruits in criminology traffic management and judo. An exploration of French influence maps regional development and travel notes cover Hampton Roads vacations.
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Plana 2
Fvo
William C. Marland
Marland
Gaxette
Harry G. Hoffmann
West Virginia
Norman Atkins
William G. Maginnis
Hampton Roads
Bareld Gadd
Gazette
Irregularities Reported at Precinct 223 Polls
Eyewitness and sworn statements allege improper conduct at Heenawah School Precinct 223 during the May 18, 1962 election. Claims include unauthorized persons in counting rooms, mis signed ballots, officer drinking, and minors assisting with ballot materials. Officials reportedly varied in appearance and behavior, with observers noting disturbances and possible violations of voting laws.
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Morgan
Fernate Room
Avery Morgan
Irene McCormick
Hattie McCormick
Bertie Asbury
Hernshaw
Emeral Johnson
Avery Morgen
John McCormick
Emeras Johnson
Fulthel
Lalloys
Heenahaw School
FBI Confirms Probe Into County Elections
The FBI is examining charges of fraudulent voting in Kanawha County Charleston West Virginia from the May 13 primary. Dallas Tickle, who sought the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, sent a letter to Edgar Hoover. the FBI declined to give details. A Senate Elections Sub-Committee aide said a similar letter was received.
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FBI
Washington
Kanawha
Charisston
W. V
Werali Primariy
FRE
Edgar Hoover
Dallas Tickle
U. S
FHI
Senate
Ele
Hoover
Fortal
Usta
Electronis Committee
Indictments Returned In Cabell County Election Probe
Five secret indictments charging election law violations were returned by the Cabell County grand jury. Prosecutor Edward H Greene said names would not be disclosed until arrest. Reported charges include aiding voters needing assistance and allowing voting without a poll book check. Eleven indictments total have been issued in the May primary investigation.
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Cabell
Huntington
Juce Buf
Cabell County
Grand Jury
Edward H Greene
Charles Wer
Arthur Vinson
Toommitteeman
Ytte
Obituary notices from multiple families in rough text
Obituaries list several deaths including Terese Dinna Dickson four-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Monte Lee Dickson Jr of Hines Grosnthler County who died at a home near Rathelle. details about services and survivors. Also notes on John Elihu Murdock of near Union WV with service at Edge Today, and multiple other obituaries mentioning families in Charleston Clendenin Pittsburgh and Wellsburg with burial plans and memorials.
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Rastalle
Ene
Owen Diskrom Sr
Gibson
Anos
Hutinotin Rouse
Bartlets Mortuary
Yara
Middletown
N. J
P H Thompson Dies as Wife Passed Away May 5
P H Thompson 79 of Salem Road died of a heart ailment at Galt Hill Hospital, 42 days after his wife. He was a North Carolina native and retired miner, survived by two sons Issac and Bennett of Salem. four daughters Martha of Gallipolis Ohio, Mary Crouse of Salem, Lena Bailey of Dak Aili, Lida Light of Gavley Bridge. a brother 3.5 Thompson of North Carolina. Service 1 p m Sunday at Tyree mortuary chapel, Rev Tommy Akester, with burial in IOOF Cemetery. Body to remain at the mortuary.
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Bill, Dune
Fintney Haywood Thompson
Salem Rd
Galt Hill Hospital
Thompson
North Carolina
Issac and
Bennett
Salem Rei
Martha Thompson
Gallipolis
Mary Crouse
Salem
Lena Bailey
Dak Aili
Lida Light
Gavley Bridge
Tyree Mortuary
Tommy Akester
Senate Clerk Returns To Central Role In Nominee Caps
The Democratic nominee for governor William Marland is favored to win as the Senate clerk position cycles continue. Arthur Koontz faces reelection as Nations Committeeman from Charleston with no opposition. Whesling’s Carl Gelbraith remains a long time national committeewoman as shifts in Wheeling prepare for the state convention. Myers, once Berkey sheriff, shifts into state politics via clerk of the Senate following prior campaigns and leadership changes.
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William
Marland
Senate
Martinsburg
State¢house
Nations
Arthur B. Koontz
Charleston
Patty Advices
Mra
Carl B. Gelbraith
Whesling
Commiitee
Wheelingdaly
Mirland
Senator Hits Ballot Win Cited In Early Campaign Speech
In a campaign speech Taft argues foreign policy hinges on air control as insurance of place. He says he would not withdraw American troops from Europe but questions landing generals and maintaining a vast army for rapid deployment. The 1951 coal usage figure is noted for energy production.
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Fruin
Taft
Europe
William E Minter Dies Here at 75
William E Minter 75 real estate broker of 1104 Corpellers died yesterday after a two month illness. He founded Mingo Lime and Lumber Co Kenova Lumber Co Minter Homes Co and Edgewood Terrace Realty Co He toured housing projects in World War I and advised Athens Greece on 1919 housing He lived in Charleston since 1932 and was active in church Lions Club Masons Shriners and Rotary He served in Spanish American War Surviving are two daughters a sister and two brothers Service 3 pm today at Barlow Bonsall funeral home with burial in Sunset Memorial Park
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Wiliam Edwin Minter
Mingo Lime and Lumber Co
Williamson
Kenova Lumber Co
Kenovat and
Minter Homes Co
Huntington
Nitro
Minter Home Co
Greensville
Athens
Greece
Orlando
Fis
Atlanta
Charleston
Edgewood Terrace Really Co
Minter
First, Presbyterian Church
South Payle Presbyterian Church
Lions Club
Greenville
S.C
Mr. Minter
Belle Meade, Va
Charles
Alma Meadowa Minter
Elesnay Mason
Pearisburg
Minster
William A. Wick
Dorothy Ann Minter
Jack Lindsey
Christiansburg
Charles S
Covington
W. M
Richmond
Eleanor
William Wick
Barlow
George H. Vick
First Presbyterian Church
Sunset Memorial Park
Carl Early
C. 3. Lawhead
W. Gaston Caperton
Charles Schrautt
Grover Smith
Petter Farevagg
W. JL. Motley
Sam H. Galperin
Austin Sapertan
Slab Fork
Richard Spens
St. Albans
Mrs Eva Bodoff Dies in Kanawha Valley Hospital
Mrs Eva Bodoff aged 62 of 214 1 4 Clendenin Street died yesterday in Kanawha Valley Hospital after a long illness. She was born January 1, 188? in Huse Sia. Surviving are her husband Jack Bodoff a stepson Sam Bodoff of Charleston and two daughters Adeline Cherne of California and Mig. The body was sent by Cunningham Mortuary to Jaffe and Albert Mortuary in Chicago and burial will be Monday in Chicago.
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Eva Bodoff
Clendenin
Kanawha Valley Hospital
Dong Hines
Huse Sia
Jack Bodoff
Sam Bodoff
Charleston
Mig. Adeline Cherne
Californi
Cunningham Mortasty
Jaffe and Albert Mortuary
Chicago
Mrs Rebecca Carney's Final Rite Scheduled
LIBERTY June 7 Special Service will be at 2:30 p m Saturday in Emyra Chapel near here for Mrs Rebecca Adaline Fisher Carney 88 who died Thursday morning in her home here after a long illness Rev Hobson D Fisher and Rev Vaughan Fisher will officiate burial will be in the church cemetery with Cunningham mortuary of Charleston in charge Surviving are two sons Troy of Givens and Foy of Charleston a daughter Mrs Kenneth Sayer of this town four brothers B H and Flem Casto of Charleston Hubert of Faye and Mansford of Givens two sisters Mrs Hettie Boggess and Mrs Sidney Burgess both of Liscanville and 11 grandchildren
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Liberty
Emyra Chapel
Rebecca Adaline Fisher Careney
Jongines
Hobson
D. Fisher
Vaughan Fisher
Officieto
Cunningham Mortuary
Charleston
Troy
Givens
Foy
Chirleston
Epson
Dn S. O Misher
Kenneth Sayer
Flem Casto
Hubert
Faye
Mansford
Hettie Boggess
Sidney Burgess
Liscanville
Ramsay Campaign Split Highlights Labor and State Support
Ramsay, in his xth House term, faces a Neely Patteson slate challenge aided by UMW shifts. The campaign sees CIO AML labor line backing Ramsay fade as Mollohan gains UMW and statehouse backing, while the Marland gubernatorial bid sways endorsements in the First District.
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Ramsay
Neely-Patteson
House
CIQ
AML
Neely
Awa
UMW
Mnllahan
Statehouse
Mollohan
Ram
Statehouse Organization
William C. Marland
Lawyer Admits Sorting From Rage at Plating Firm
A Detroit lawyer testified that Petzer wrote Bernard M. Baur discussed with McGrath and Bowle in a Washington hotel suite. Later, Justice Department actions against Advance Plating appeared dropped. Buser denied seeing McGrath or Boyle in Washington. Peer testified the reference to the two men was not true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rage 17 Plating Company
Detroit
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Charleston Gazette
TL. &. Ballongee
Glenn Clark
Kangwhi Valley
Wertz Field
Clovinnati
Chesapeake and Ohio
Elk River
Strange Creek
Jock Savage
Edigard Mnnscott
Caster Higbee
Carson St
Werts Field
Wrothers
Dallas Highee
the Gazette
Adolph Higbee
Marietta
George P. Fike
Gortfmid
Bram
Drogel
Mrs. Netti Lockett
City Is
Dr. C. FE. M’clintie
Dr. Oo F
UP Telemap
Junette
Poe
Herdshaw School
Hannah
Virginia
Callie L. Carter
Gait City
Opal Hamilton
Holston Valley Hospital
Kingsport
Copper Creek
J. B. Catron
Tenn
W McConnell
Gate City, Va
William H. Hoover
Butte
Mont
William Harold Heater
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Serzeetenzy Lay Gazette
Jane “Thureday
Bir Popie Mora
Ee Fsburg
Wilam L. Hawk
Pittsburgh
Cormerly
Okey Johnson
M. i Te Feine
Phareston
Wilt
Tas
Sobnson
Onk
Bnosariss
Morary
Ceons
Tyurstlas
Dan Bsone
Army
Texas
Spi
Raul Evans
Fr Force
Coinrado
Frank
Hypra
Fendenito
Sof Charlestan
Albert Young Vo “Siondents
Myacy Beora
Murdock
John Elihu
Rock’ Camp
Joe E. Brown
L. D. Candler
Peace Cemetery
Grremvile
Union
Monroe County
Andrew
Iowa
Steel Barings
Ho Wak
Baptist Church of Two Daughters
Pawl
Doz Ecnineton
St. E. Ding
Ghoreston Honotar
State of Charleston High School
Morris Harvey College
Ais
Hazel Riley
Parkerseburg
Dennis Brawley
Bernice
Brawley Chapel
Clem
Charles Passelwy
Smuce
Joseph Dinrilo
P.H. Thompson
William E. Minter
Rebecca Carney
Mountain Mission
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