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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1955

Page

6

Parenthood Without Hokum An Answer To Juvenile Delinquency

The piece urges constructive use of anger by parents and children to curb juvenile delinquency. It cites psychologist Dr. Dershimer on recognizing anger, avoiding explosive outbursts, and guiding emotions into productive actions such as measured consequences, privileges, chores, or calm lectures, while teaching children to channel anger constructively.

The Charles Charleston Gazette Dershimer Washington Dr. Dershimer

Mayor Denies Rift With Traffic Panel

Charleston’s mayor seeks harmony as the traffic panel faces questions over surveys and budget. Council members consider continuing or quitting the committee with a cautious approach, while Dr. Earl W. Litton, 42, a Charleston dentist, dies of a heart attack at his Kanawha City home after dinner. He served in WWII, was a Scottish Rite Mason, and practiced dentistry since 1937 with offices in the Medical Arts Building.

Copenhaver Cummings Earl W. Litton Charleston Litton Washington Ave Kanawha City Charleston Blue Lodge First Christian Church Medical Arts Brig

Mrs Pierson Rite Set at 2 P M Today

Mrs Jessie B Pierson 68 wife of Harry V Pierson died Thursday night in Charleston General Hospital. Services at Asbury Methodist Church at 2 PM officiated by Rev C H Kelley burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. Body at Wilson Mortuary will be moved to church an hour before service. Morgantown notes: J W Ruby named to Governor's Commission on State Industrial Development by Gov Marland.

Asbury Methodist Church Jessie B. Pierson Harry V. Pierson Charleston General Hospital C. H. Kelley Spring Hill Cemetery Wilson Mortuary Ruby Morgantown J. W. Ruby Comequerce Sterling Faucet O Roby Marland Miller Pickaway Muggle &Jakine Sinks Grove Carl Monroe Lodge 77 Burdal Green Hill Cemetery Union Broyles Mortuary

Dr. Hugh E. Kelso Dies at 65 in Charleston Home

Dr. Hugh E. Kelso pastor of Wesley Methodist Church died yesterday at his residence after a long illness. He was 63, native of Paris Texas, served in Huntington and Buckhannon districts, member of Charleston Masonic bodies and Kiwanis. Survived by wife Myra two daughters two sisters two brothers and two grandchildren. Body at Bartlett mortuary.

Hugh E. Kelso Wesley Methodist Church Bigley Ave Alethea St Paris Texas Kelso Charleston Huntington Buckhannon Methodists Church Charleston Lodge No Royal Arch Mason Kanawha Commandry No Knights Templar Charleston Kiwanis Club Myra Carl Moore Washington, D. C Wiliam Derry Milwaukee E. W. Hobson Red Bluff Calif Harold Knoxville Tenn Clyde Laurel, Miss Bartlett Mortuary Warner Grayden Oak Mill Gertrude Burgess McNulty Hersbert O. McNulty Oak Hill Warren McNulty Fayetteville Madge Lightfoot Ruth Bays Garet. Mitchell Plymouth Mich Lilly Tyree Mortuary

Infant Margarett Wood Dies After High Chair Incident

Margarett Ann Wood infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Syrel Wood of Hico dies from injuries after catching her head in a high chair. Funeral at Shady Grove Methodist Church at 3 p m with Rev Mont Carr officiating. Burial Criss Cemetery near Hico. Surviving siblings listed. Also note: West Virginia State Society of Southern California to hold annual picnic at Sycamore Grove Park on June 26 inviting relatives and friends in California.

Ansted Gece Shady Grove Methodist Church Margarett Ann Wood Syrel Goodis Wood Hico Thomas Mortuary Mont Carr Maggie Mae Telly Mae Tyche Lee Linda Ann Los Angeles West Virginia State Society ‘of Southern California Sycamore Grove Park California

Mrs. Rhodes 58 Dies in Thomas Memorial Hospital

Leona Brice Rhodes, 58, died at 10 a m yesterday in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a physical. She lived at 4819 Kanawha Ave South Charleston and was wife of Elmer C. Rhodes. Survived by three sons Bruce James and Riley W., a sister Elia Brown, two brothers Tom Bruce and Willie H Jr. The body lies at Degnan Kitlinger Mortuary South Charleston.

Leona Brice Rhodes Thomas Memorial Hospital Kanawha Ave South Chalicston Rhodes Elmer C. Rhodes Kanawha County Hernshaw South Charleston Elia Brown Cinco Tom Bruce Willie H. Jr Marmet Degnan-Kititinger Mortuary

Lifelong Charleston Resident Edward Oliver Dead at 85

Edward Oliver, 85, retired painter and longtime Charleston resident from a pioneer Kanawha Valley family, died after a long illness in a local nursing home. Born in Charleston in 1870, he lived here his entire life. Surviving sister Ida Lawwill of Lexington, Kentucky, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Barlow-Bonsall Mortuary Chapel at 2 p.m. tomorrow, with Dr. Joe B. Overmyer of Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park.

Edward Oliver Kanawha Valley Charleston Elle Pritchard Oliver Thomas A Marth Elizabeth Hawkins Oliver Ida Lawwill Lexington Barlow-Bonsall Mortuary Chapel Joe B. Overmyer Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church Wil Sunset Memorial Park South Charleston

Subpoenas Issued for Juvenile Court Spectators

Twenty five community leaders were targeted by subpoenas to appear as spectators next Wednesday in Juvenile Court. Only D Jackson Savage and Gurney Ferguson, both out of town, were unserved yesterday. Judge Herbert W Richardson plans another list for the following week.

Sheriff's Office D. Jackson Savage Gurney Cap) Ferguson Herbert W. Richardson

Three of four Americans still rely on newspapers

In Biloxi Mississippi June 10 4 H Harry Bradley president of the Southern Newspaper Publishers Assn told the Mississippi Press Assn convention that three of four people depend on newspapers for most of their news He compared the paper's role to ministry and medicine and warned the federal government's attack on newspapers is a serious challenge to the industry.

Biloxi Miss Harry B. Btadley Asm Mississippi Press Assn. Convention Inc Bradley Birmingham Ala

Services Arranged for John F. Becher East Bank Leader

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Pryor mortuary chapel East Bank for John Francis Becher Sr. 71 of East Bank who died Thursday morning in Charleston General Hospital. Rev. Bryce Griffith will officiate burial in Knights of Pythias Cemetery East Bank. Becher, native of East Bank, was recorder and treasurer of the town. He died of a heart attack after a week's illness.

Pryor Mortuary East Bank John Francis Becher Sr Charleston General Hospital Bryce Griffith Knights of Pythias Becher

Rain forecast spans Ohio Valley to Middle Atlantic States

Weather outlook predicts rain for Saturday across the Ohio Valley and Middle Atlantic States with showers and thunderstorms. The Southeast sees widespread activity while the southern tip of Florida experiences showers and scattered storms along the Texas border.

Ohio Valley Middle Atlantic States Florida Texas

Obituary notices from Charleston area deaths listed

Multiple obituary notices recount deaths and survivors from Charleston and nearby towns. The list includes Revell E 53 of APD 3 Ty x Mountain, Di de Russey Jr of Jacksonville FL, Mrs Core Delber 63 of Charleston, John O. Acemon 87 of Fairplain, Warner Grayden Nulty of Oak Hill, and Frances Matlun Payne with various spouses children siblings and church affiliations. Bodies at Cunningham mortuary Vail Mortuary and other local mortuaries with service details and burial plans in Fairplain Ripley Beaverdam and surrounding cemeteries.

Revell E APD Tyx Mountain Hewealer Anawha Dide Russey Jr Jackesonville Fis Hoy Marines Japan Clinton Casto Tyler Mountain Howard Harria RFD Charleton Ross Charleaton Nellie Andersen Clarksburg Cunningham Mortuary

Funeral notices recount fatal crash near Slip Hill

A multi fatal accident on Slip Hill Route 21 injured several and killed two or more people. Victims were taken to Charleston General and Holbert Cemetery services held for JamesHamper and Layman Harrison. Ambulance crews reported foggy rain slicked roads as two vehicles collided crossing a two lane highway near Lizemores.

Charleston General Cunningham Mortuary Slip Hill Rt. 21 Cottman Jenkins Hamper James Warrisen Wat-l Holbert Walton Harrison South Cherieston Fiske Long Johnson Lizemores Fowler Dagarth Birla

City Woman 67 Hurt When Struck by Auto

A 67 year old woman Eva Watkins of Parkersburg was struck by a car eastbound on U S Route near Charleston General Hospital. She sustained a fractured left leg and other injuries. Police identified the vehicle owner but driver identity remained unclear. Several relatives were treated for injuries at area hospitals.

Geety & Carol Eva Watkins Farnees Ohio Ood Irs Harry Meadows Ind Chicago Virce Orel Parson Quick Area 3Ra Myrion Dalton Clevessengers Raymond Boone Craigaville Hazel Boone Dunbar Clovia Homer Auzel Robert Afl Parkersburg Worthy Boone Thomas McBea Peim Tomorow Astrsmorial Simons Mortuary Richwood Miller Arley Feveut Trattic BR. Gray Iste Scene and Power Company D. T. Goodwin Furemen Monroe Lodge Union Presbyterian Church Sur Made Hill St. Albans Tomlinson Miller Sonny Shelton

British Rail and Dock Strikes Stall Talks in London

London reports a three hour parley with rail strike leaders and a separate dock workers walkout as Prime Ministers and transport officials press for settlement. ASLEF seeks pay boosts to restore its members’ differentials, while the National Union of Railwaymen resists. Talks resume tomorrow as experts warn of possible government takeover to avert industry paralysis.

London British Transport Commission Commission Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen Jbasic ASLEF National Union of Railwaymen Labor Ministry

Braxton Sheriff Faces Lunch Stain After Heist

June 10 Braxton County Sheriff Burke Marple was embarrassed when a theft occurred at the courthouse during lunch. A money box containing $287 was taken while deputies were away, observed by a mower and noted by the jailer's wife as no strangers leaving the back door.

Braxton Sutton Braxton County Burke Marple

Elk Two-Mile Blaze Leaves 11 Homeless

A fast spreading fire last night on Elk Two-Mile destroyed three small frame homes, leaving 11 people homeless. No injuries were reported as neighbors helped relocate families. Fire Captain Tincher said the Turley home was the center of the blaze and suspected a gas stove as the cause. damage was estimated under $2,000. The Turley family was away visiting relatives when the fire occurred. The owner of the homes was Mrs. Gertrude Withrow.

Elk Two Nannie Nolan Edgar Nolan Russell Turley James Gobel Martha Catherine Belle Gertrude Withrow Elk Two-Mile Howard Tincher Turley Carbondale Tincher

Union Stops GM Walkouts End of Wildcat Strikes at GM

DETROIT June 10 The CIO United Auto Workers halted the last of a dozen wildcat strikes at General Motors plants and resumed contract talks amid expectations of a new offer. Vice President John W. Livingston hinted GM might present a second counterproposal to the UAW demand for a guaranteed annual wage, signaling cautious, skeptical optimism. The union and GM had closed about 20 plants affecting roughly 60,000 workers, with a deadline looming and both sides showing signs of worry yet patience for a settlement, following recent talks with Ford Motor Co.

Detroit CIO United Auto Workers Union General Motors UAW John W. Livingston Livingston Meo Foard Motor Co

Mrs Hardman Dies at Age Thirty Nine in Charleston

Merie Early Hardman aged 39, former proofreader for The Charleston Gazette, was found dead yesterday at her home 3142 Nancy St. County Coroner Earl Arthur attributed death to natural causes. She had worked at The Gazette for seven years and was a native of St. Albans, daughter of the late Grover and Bessie Early. Body at Cunningham mortuary awaiting funeral arrangements.

Merie Early Hardman Charleston Gazette Nancy St Earl Arthur

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