State youth camp dedication set for June at Blackwater Falls
The states first forestry camp for youthful offenders will open in a 1 pm ceremony June 14 at Blackwater Falls State Park near Davis. 25 to 30 youths will move next week, with capacity expanding to 100 to 125 within 30 days. The program, run by the Conservation Department, will involve youths from Pruntytown and Lakin and others under Board of Control jurisdiction. Clyde R. Henderson named acting superintendent. staff includes Louis A. Williams, five guards, and two cooks.
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Blackwater Falls State Park
James M. Donahoe
State Board of Control
Davis
Tucker County
Conservation Department
Perk
Sgene’ Donohoe
Schaols
Pruntytown
Lakin
Board of Control
Clyde R. Henderson
Wairmont
Louis A. Williams
Parsons
Evans
Jackson County
Esther Lambert
Allies Cures Ch. Woman's Fellowship
M's
Ralph Zeigler
Tom Donahue
Ralph Blevins
Jack Clark
William Persbacker
Jack Bryant
Angrine Fierbaugh
Heifer, Inc
Ike Estes Top Montana Vote At State Primaries
Montana results show Kefauver leading the Democratic ballot with 66 9638 votes from 690 of 2081 precincts while Arnold has 29 022 and Daly 4908. Ike and Estes gain influence at the national conventions with Arnold pledged to Eisenhower. Governor race sees Olsen challenging ex Governor Sunner in a lively contest.
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Helena
Mont
Ing Telurus
Presabower
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Montana
Kefauver
Eisenhower
C. Arnold
Arnold
Tar
Daly
Chicago
America First
Republican National Committee
Lisenhower
John W. Sunner
Arnold H. Olsen
Harry McClure Dies at 81 in Lincoln County
Lincoln County resident and longtime Cobbs Creek Baptist Church leader Harry McClure died yesterday afternoon of a heart attack at his daughter's home. He served as senior deacon and was active in church and civic life. Funeral set for 2 p.m. at Cobbs Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Aller Skeenes and Rev. Denzil Miller officiating. Burial in Lively Cemetery at Sod.
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McClure
Lincoln
Grace Harper
Sod
Lincoln County
Cobbs Creek
Alice Dunlap
Alum Creek
Tina Lanham
Rhe. Pauley
South Charleston
Louanne Stone
Morrisvale
Sertice
Cobos Creek
Jennie Hein 94 Dies at Home on Rockaway Road
Jennie Roush Hein of Rockaway Road, 94, died yesterday at her home after a long illness. She was born May 6 in Mason County. She leaves a son George of Farmington, a daughter Anna Flesher, a son Frank Roush, a daughter Rosie McCase, and Hadie Tosh. two grandchildren. Funeral services set for 2 PM tomorrow at Cunningham mortuary chapel with Rev. Earl Forlox. burial in Hope Cemetery.
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Jennie Roush Hein
Rockaway Rd
Mason Canty
George
Serena Younger Toush
Farmingham
Anna Flesher
Frank Roush
Hesting Siglors
Rosie McCase
Leon
Hadie Tosh
Pt Pleasant
Cunninghan
Earl Forlox
Burns
Hope
Bigg
Cantertuals
Wash
Phyllis Bush
Geneva Bush
G. W. Casto
Reva Painter
C. L. Hopkins
Charleston
Grass Lick Bantist Church
Guy Bvrman
Tall Mortanrs
Rintny
Walter
Cedar Grove
Sasterday
Beckley
Soecal
Uma
Hesser Dew
Phyllis Price
Where
Hetty Davis
Antunwort
Ofilo
Carol Anzst
Fannie Pefl
Charlme Lan
Oedeht Brandelchildren
Cedar Grave
Rev. A. Corse Ficer
Ward Cemetery
Jae Ball
Lake
Peart Browning
Gabi Creek
Bernice O'Dell
Viyantiatte
Vargie Huntson
Odssa
Nichols
Dunbar
Lina Cline
Washington, D. C
Jxde Morton
Rand
Charlie Morton
Dynber
John Morton
Finch
Ion. m
Livemore
Carl Burrows
George Pauley
Walker Cemetery
Clay Mortuary
William Walker
Bop. m
Harallion
Ohio
Jutbes Romimes
Delray Beach
Fla
Roy Boling
Hemilton
Gatens Mortuary
Pocus
Local Political Figures Named in County Campaign
Fragmented OCR shows names like Neva Raisbeck and Earl Crawley tied to county race. References to Charlestat and Charlesten hint at local positions, with mentions of a vice chair and a gubernatorial or county seat bid.
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Tage 1
Fey
Ar Miller
Charlestat
Mra
Neva Raisbeck
QesMerate
Ford
Charles
Wlal Burk
Charlesten
Venghime Garson
Earl Crawley
Brawler
Teat
Vna Democratie
Robert Hhes Hes
Becking
Drowned Boy In Thurmond Search For Body Continues
Relatives and volunteers in Thurmond Fayette County appeal for help to locate 11 year old Albert Myers who drowned Sunday in New River after falling from a boat. C D Fields of South Charleston says firemen searched for about an hour before stopping. Parents Mr and Mrs George Myers cope with anxiety as a recovery effort proceeds.
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George Myers
Thurmond
Thug Nets $1876 From Bank Drawer in Robbery
A robber demanded cash and fled with about $1876 from a drawer while threatening violence. Police pursued via roadblocks and turnspike authorities, warned of a possible fraud car linked to Ranawha City Motors Co. A suspect tested two cars, while witnesses described the incident and the attempted theft of wires.
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Gabiian
Charleston
Turnpike
Price
Syn
W. W. Fisher
Guy Amin
Ranawha City Motors Co
Whittington Saul
Whittington
Tee Aring
Weather forecast across states with scattered thundershowers
Readable fragments show forecasts for CHARLESTON WEST VIRGINIA MARYLAND OHIO CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA TENNESSEE KENTUCKY with fair warm conditions in many areas and a chance of showers or thundershowers mainly at night. Winds NW up to 10 mph, highs around mid 60s in some regions and humidity noted.
Obituary notices from an old Charleston area newspaper
A long list of obituary notices for Clarence Adkins and others. details include survivors, service times, and burial arrangements. The notices cover concerns across Charleston and surrounding counties with names of spouses children siblings and in some cases churches and mortuaries.
Israel Consul Warns Debates Slow Peace Prospects
Israel Consul in New York told a Charleston audience that UN Security Council discussions hinder Arab willingness to accept peace terms with Israel. He urged a firm US stance including arms shipments, noting Israel’s 1955 economic gains and rapid population growth from 809000 newcomers aided by Israel Bonds.
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Asia
Israel
Judge Denies Ex Congressmen Publisher Venue Change
In Little Rock Ark Circuit Judge William J Kirby denies a venue change for the Emmett Leggett murder trial as jurors are seated and assessed for the death penalty. Separately J Alfred Taylor Fayetteville publisher and former congressman remains in critical condition after a May 29 illness at Laird Memorial Hospital.
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Little Book
Ark
William J. Kirby
Emmett Earl Leggett
John W. Busey
Leggett
Joe King
Jacksonville
Charleston
W. Va
Here
King
Ove Lech
Montgomery
J. Alfred Taylor
Fayetteville
Congress
Laird Memorial ‘Hospital
Ane
Adm C T Joy Dies at Age 61
Admiral Charles Turner Joy 61 former Naval Academy superintendent and Korean War truce negotiator died in San Diego Naval Hospital. Funeral with full military honors to be held in Annapolis, burial at Naval Academy cemetery. Survived by wife Martha Ann Chess, two sons Lt Charles Turner Joy II and 1st Lt David Duncan Joy, and daughter Mary Mart Joy.
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Annapolis
Charles Turner-Joy
Korea
Naval Academy
San Diego Naval Hospital
Joy
Navak Academy
United Nations
The
Academy
Martha, Ann’ Chess
Charles Turner Jay
David Duncan Jay
Army
Mary Mart Joy
County Court Finds Discrepancies in Precinct 103 Votes
The county court canvass of Precinct 103 uncovered mismatches between voter names and registration, wrong addresses, and unregistered voters. Three-judge panel paused individual ballot review to finish precinct checks as attorneys argued to discard ballots from the same polling place.
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S. Grover Smith
Smith
Triangle District
Three-Mat
Atty
Roy
Samins Jr
Pery
Paffenbarger
GOP
Common Pleas Court
Poffenbarger
Dennis Ry Knapp
Witro
Funerals and Burial Services in Several Communities
Obituaries list multiple funeral notices across towns including Branchland Roanoke and White Sulphur Springs. Names include Walter Dent Myrtle Brown Betty McCluisa Howard Kauf Howard, with services at St Pauls Methodist Church Bartlett mortuary Evergreen Cemetery Montgomery Memorial Park and Degnan mortuary. Burial dates range Friday through early afternoon.
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Wall
Myctle
Pennasylvania Ave
Bartlett Mortuary Cravel
Joe B. Overmyer
Evergreen Cemetery
Roanoke
Germany appoints new Luftwaffe chief amid defense ministry reshuffle
West Germany names 48 year old lieutenant general Kanintiuter as head of the Luftwaffe. The appointment comes as a broader defense ministry refresh, with the new air force leader succeeding a wartime commander and signaling shifts in strategic leadership.
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Gonn
Germany
West Germany
Inday
Kanintiuter
Ranmmihooer
Luftwaffe
Theenton
Sina Haath
Defense Ministry
Alice Josue
Miriel di Maen
Howe
Heart Attack Fatal To 0. E. Higginbotham
New Martinsville server Higginbotham 60 field supervisor for the State Department of Employment Security died of a heart attack at home today. He oversaw offices in Morgantown Parkersburg and Wheeling. He was a World War I veteran. Survived by widow Edith and two sons Robert of Vienna and Kenneth of Columbus Ohio. Funeral services planned for Friday afternoon.
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Martinsville
Jane
Oscar E. Higginbotham
New Martinsville
State Department of Employment Security
Higginbotham
Aumont
Morgantown
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Edith
Bobn
Viena
Kenneth
Columbus
Ohio
Miss Town Fair Contest To Boost St Albans Library Funds
The St Albans Jayceettes sponsor a Miss and Mr Town Fair contest on July 28 to raise proceeds for the St Albans Public Library. Contestants win gifts and are crowned at 6 30 p m during fair ceremonies.
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St Albans
Widow Accused In Mate's Death
A federal grand jury charged Mrs. Victoria A. Johnson with murder in the May 14 shooting of her husband, 1st Lt. Eugene Johnson, at the Army Chemical Center Edgewood Maryland. The 36 year old woman allegedly shot him five times as he sat behind the wheel of his car. Military police arrested her at the scene. The couple had a four year old daughter and she had two other daughters from a prior marriage.
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Baltimore
Victoria A. Johnson
Army Chemical Center
Edgewood
Johnson
Eugene €. Johnson
Princeton
W. Va
Army
Ike Will Listen To Critic Cain
President Eisenhower scheduled to meet tomorrow with Jerry P. Cain a Subversive Activities Control Board member and frequent critic of the loyalty security program The move comes at Cain’s request and comes despite Cain not expecting reappointment due to his public criticism His SACB term ends in August in Washington June 6.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Jerry P. Cain
Subversive Activities Control Bord
James C. Flagerty
Cain
SACB
Iis
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Dedd-Paine Mortuary
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Beane County
Charleston Metrorial Hospital
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Ty Butcher
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Hunter
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Por Sicholas County
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S. Walnut St
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Robert Lester
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Mate
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