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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1962

Page

2

U S Publicly Admits Lying Over Spy Flight

A detailed scene unfolds with U S officials debating how to handle the U 2 over Soviet Russia crisis Including Dulles consider resignation and Herter's divergent drafts Eisenhower asserts full responsibility and the White House plans an admission Although the Kremlin claimed the flight Russians hold the spy plane was unarmed and the U S finally acknowledges deception upon reporters questions at the White House press briefing

Cumming Bohlen State Department Herter Dillon Fay D. Kohler Dulles CIA Washington Herster Kohler Khrushchev Russia Powers Eisenhower Ivon Curtain Soviet Union White The United States

St. Mark's Names New Associate Pastor in Charleston

Dewayne R. Lowther, named associate pastor at St. Mark's Methodist Church in Charleston, announced by Bishop Fred G. Holloway in Buckhannon. A Parkersburg High School alumnus, he holds an A B from West Virginia Wesleyan College and is completing a theology degree at Garrett Theological Seminary. He will assist long–time pastor Dr. Alfred E. Bennett.

Dewayne R. Lowther St. Mark's Methodist Church Charleston Fred G. Holloway Buckhannon Lowther Parkersburg High School West Virginia Wesleyan College Garrett Theological Seminary Evanston Episcopal Trinity Wilsonburg Clarksburg West Field Donovan Illiois Alfred E. Bennett St. Mark's Holloway Backiey YU. E. Wills Ansted H. W. Glillespie Sarre-Bald Knop Charles Wittings Beckley Temple W. Reece Burns Blue Jay Ralph Turleys Glen Daniel Arthur Faites Hatener Fred Toney Hittop C. D. Walker Kincaid Paul Gravelys Long Breach Davis Stouts Mabscott R. L. Browns Maplewood Lucian M. Leggs Marianna Leslie Chippis Mt. Nebo Herbert Parkers Oak Hill Tally Hanna Sophia L. R. Mason Sylvester Mm. G. Flowers Birefield S. A. F. Wagner Anawalls Boyds Chapel John Latterty Bluetiela Grace Russel D. Lewth Greenview Donald Jackson Princeton First Methodist Herbert Parks Roderfield Norville Sandick Fred Cooks Williamson Memorial Lloyd Sildoms John E. Hanifan Adrian David Wine Ferss Bristol W. Carpenters George P. Kirks Buckhannon First Ronald McCauley Cannon New Kirks Adamston Joseph C. Stump North View Floyd Hoskinsons Vincent Frank L. Shatter Jr Elkins William Gitt Hodgeville Irving Mellows Hurtonsville Durwood Harts Jane Lew Circuit Donald Underwoods Atansfield Keith Marple Meadowville Richard Grace Herman Hanshawes St. Mark’s Shepherds Charles Calondrs Sixth Street Paul Apple Harold T. Elmore Westey N. W. Looney Charlton Heights James Denney Clendenin Robert Armentrouts Diamond Ray Arthurs Dunbar Calvary 1Edgar Coles Montgomery J. B. Dryfield Poca-Faltn Bradleys St. Alpans St. Andrew's F. Yoak J Sr South Darlington Clififord Wests Glenville Robert N. Fuqua Union Herschel Courceus Newton-Amma Harry Drakes Pleasant Hill M. R. Nicholsons Walkersville L. Greanes Walle Emmett C. Scotts Websterircuit Gene Holt Weston East Edward Kyles Weston Memorial Constantine Metallides Fairmont Walter 5 Oversteet Blacksville H.W Roy G. Ellis Johnson Memorial Ronald Talkington Pea Ridge R. J Prichard Orvis Evans Spilman Mack Bennett Jr West Hamlin Gerald Daniels

Methodists Assign 589 Ministers to New Posts

The West Virginia Methodist conference released new assignments for the coming year. Ministers listed include district superintendents and pastors moving from Logan to Darlington South Charleston, with many others reappointed to existing posts across the state. Supply pastors bear an “s” designation.

Som West Virginia

Mason Woman Dies at 102 in Point Pleasant

Mrs. Mary Isabel Gunn aged 102 widow of Confederate officer Capt William R Gunn dies after long illness in Point Pleasant. Survived by son Dr Neale R Gunn daughter Mrs Billie Gunn and four grandchildren. Service set for 1 pm Tuesday at Trinity Methodist with burial in Lone Oak Cemetery. Body at Crow Funeral Home.

Point Pleasant Mary Isabel Gunn William R. Gunn Border Grays Neale R. Gunn Billie Gunn Ben Isaac Dunbar Trinity Methodist Church Charles 4. Pitzer Lone Oak Crow Funeral Home

Presbyterians Session to Open in Elkins

ELKINS AP The West Virginia Synod conference of the United Presbyterian Church will open here today with a leading educator giving the featured address.

Elkins West Virginia Synod Conference United Presbyterian Church

Weather Summary Across States With Cloudy Outlook

Portions of the middle and coast states report parting cloudiness with unsettled weather. The rest of the nation remains largely under fair skies, except for the northern Pacific coast where conditions differ. (AP wirephoto)

Area crash reports in South Charleston and surroundings

South Charleston police report multiple early morning wrecks. Taylor allegedly swerved into a motorcycle on MacCorkle Avenue near the eastern city limits and fled the scene, later charged with leaving the scene. Bays woman treated for hip and knee injuries. Parsons suffered more severe head injuries at Thomas Memorial Hospital. A second collision on MacCorkle Avenue involved Nansee Wright, treated and released after a parked-car strike. About 625 in property damage reported. Also involved: Styliae Cab driver in Washington Street Bridge mishap and James Chambers treated for abrasions after being struck along Dry Branch.

South Charleston Howard Smith Taylor Thhen Bays Thomas Memorial Hospital Parsons Mack Corkle Nan- See Wright Ferndale Wce Charleston Hoy John Brace Marmet MacCorkle Ave Miss Wright Tettes Washington Street Eth Eber James Chambers Charleston Memorial Hospital Dry Branch

Chavez Hospitalized Under Observation At Georgetown

Senator Dennis Chavez of New Mexico was admitted to Georgetown University Hospital for observation after a period of throat illness and prior treatments. Reports described him as in critical condition Sunday night, though physicians issued no detailed diagnosis. His daughter said he was doing well and expected to return home soon.

Washington Khrushchev Goodpaster Eisenhower Dennis Chavez D-N.m jStorgetown University Hospital Chavez George Tristani

Parole Escapee Captured After Two Mile Headed Run

Wesley W. Cummings, 29, of Clendenin, escaped from Kanawha County parole authorities Friday and was captured near Clendenin after fleeing a house and hiding in weeds. He faces parole violation charges tied to multiple break ins across Kanawha, Roane, Calhoun, Braxton and Clay counties while authorities pursue additional charges. In a separate case, Charles Parsons, 26, of a remote area near Wyoming Mercer line, died from a shotgun wound. Jerry McCoskey, 20, and Tex McCoskey, 19, of Herndon Mountain are charged with murder in his slaying.

Kanawha County Clendenin H. E. Parks Wesley W. Cummings Cummings Big Creek Parks Kaniawha Roane Calhoun Braxton Clay Apuumen A. E. Bolin Stover I McCoskeys Parsfore Parole Board Mullens Yo Brothers Wyoming Herndon Mountain Mercer County R. C. Stovell Charles Parsons Jerry McCoskey Tex McCoskey Herndon Mountains

Participating in Cumming's jatrest details

Participating in Cumming's jatrest were Cpl Parks Trooper D C Boland Constable F W Rucker and deputy sheriffs Willie Gibbs and Ronsford Slack.

Cumming Jatrest Cpl. Parks D. C. Boland F. W. Rucker Willie [Gibbs Ronsford Slack

South Charleston Man Held On Rape Charge

A 22 year old South Charleston man is held for grand jury action on an attempted rape after an alleged attack on a woman in a car on Dutch Hollow Road near Dunbar. State trooper J C Blevins said he was booked at Kana wha County jail and released on a 1000 dollar bond pending grand jury action. The act is said to have occurred May 23 while the couple was parked.

South Charleston Dutch Hollow Road Dunbar J. C. Blevins Kanawha County Blevins

City Y June Classes Listed at Charleston YMCA

The Charleston YMCA announced six week classes for June including Beginning rapid for beginners on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Advanced rapid reading Fridays at 8:30 p.m. Also Parliamentary procedure on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Advanced voice and diction Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. and Advanced golf Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

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