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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1950
Page
16
Berlin reports say church leaders probe two Nie moeller speeches interpreted as pro Communist by both sides of the press. The investigations focus on alleged pro Leninist statements cited in West German cities Mannheim and Dusseldorf.
William Freeman Snow 74 of New York founder and chairman of the American Social Hygiene Assoc. dies in Bangor of natural causes after collapsing on a sidewalk. native of Quincy he led National Health Council 1927 to 1934 and served as Public Health Service consultant since 1936. WWI medical board member and lieutenant colonel in Army Medical Corps.
Richard Holcomb a miner from Erbacon Webster County died in a slate fall at Gauley Mountain mine about twelve miles from Cowan. His body was moved to Dogd and Hurt Mortuary in Webster Springs. Surviving are his wife Margin Holcomb, a daughter, his parents Hendricks Holcomb of Erbacon, and brothers Dale Holcomb of Montgomery and Orville Bacon.
Copenhagen Denma June 12 Pro f. Niels Bohr Danish atom scientist said he had sent an open letter to the United Nations urging renewed efforts for an international agreement on control of atomic energy Bohr a Nobel Prize winner who worked with British and American scientists during the war stressed that progress in atomic research makes frankness between nations absolutely necessary to avoid deadly threats against civilization
University of Illinois officials plan radar scans at commencement in Champaign next Sunday to track rain clouds and decide if ceremonies will be moved indoors from the outdoor site to Huff Gym if weather threatens.
In Copenhagen at Elsinore Castle Michael Redgrave fainted on stage while playing Hamlet. He was carried off the set and the performance canceled. No cause was given. Performances are staged in the castle courtyard each summer.
Funeral service for Shisley A. Wallon 47 constable of Malden District will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Malden Baptist Church with Rev. Hansfort Pisher and Rev. J. H Carson officiating. Burial follows at Georges Creek Cemetery. The body remains at Fidler and Frank Morrusry in Berle until one hour before the service.
Obituary dispatches report multiple local deaths with service details. Items include BROWN Dasid K.entombment planned at Sacred Heart Church with a high mass. Oxley W. T. funeral at Alorat Baptist Church. ROUSSEAX Adolph E. obituary in Washington hospital with multiple survivors. SMITE Elbert Prank-S deceased in Morrinvass with numerous survivors. CHILLING Mrs. Eftie Jane obituary and services for Kimberley resident. Surviving relatives and burial plans noted for each case.
London dispatch reports Princess Margaret Rose has gained her father King George VI is blessing a trip to the United States and Canada. Court informants say the voyage could happen in 1931, with Elizabeth’s expected child delaying common duties. The trip would align with 1952 Britain events but not prevent a future abroad journey.
SPRINGFIELD, Dr. Tune 12 ANSm Eperyeticdd Policeman Charles Kisphake comments on women motorists. He ticketed a car while a middle aged woman objected insisting the meter was out of order. He showed it works, a crowd gathered, then the woman laughed and admitted it wasn’t her car.
In Karns City Pennsylvania a truck driven by Gleng Raisley struck and killed four year old Joseph Ray Croyle who was playing in a littered alley near his home. State police halted the vehicle two hours later and found no charges filed against Raisley.
The Earl of Malmesbury, 77, former senior grand warden of the English Free Masons, died today in a London nursing home. He had been Mason provincial grand master for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight since 1923 and honorary treasurer of the British anti Socialist union since 1917. He is succeeded by his son Viscount Fitzharris. The late earl owned a world famous collection ofRomney, Canaletto and Reynolds paintings at Heron Court.
Special to The Gazete Cincinnati June 12 Dr Walter Creigh Preston brother of City Solicitor John J D Preston died today at Holmes Hospital. He worked in Proctor and Gamble Co patent department and helped develop silica cell with Dr J Patrick. Son of John A Preston and Like Davis Preston of Lewisburg W Va he held a degree from Washington and Lee University and a PhD from John Hopkins University. Survivors include wife Margie Russell Preston two daughters Anne Custin Preston and brother James M Preston of Lewisburg. He was nephew of John W Davis former U S Ambassador and cousin to Julia Davis West. Service Wednesday 10:30 a m at residence in Cincinnati.
Mrs Birdie Reed 72 of Linenvi Avenue Parkersburg died today in Camden-Clarvs Hospital after a short illness. Surviving: husband Clark W Reed son James Oscar Reed four daughters Goldie Adkinson Ethel Ryan Gertie McClanhan Freda Kinzer. brother Rev A Greenleaf sister Millie Adams. 22 grandchildren 27 great grandchildren. Body to Shaver Byham Martuary Parkersburg. funeral Thursday 2 p.m. Mount Herman Church Roane County grave in church cemetery.
In Georgetown Delaware a woman and mother of two signed a statement admitting she fatally shot Marine veteran Granville W. Brittingham on Tu Pont Highway after a dare. Thelma Powell, jailed on murder charges, allegedly fired a .22 caliber rifle after being dared by Brittingham to shoot. Her daughters' statements corroborate the early morning entry and threat.
Emma Lee Hanly of 1008 Valley Road died yesterday after a long illness. A Charleston resident for 30 years she would have been years old today. She was a Methodist church member. Husband James H Hanly died in 1946. Service at 2 p m tomorrow at Barlow Mortuary Chapel with Rev C O Lowe officiating. Burial in family cemetery at Winfield. Survived by son John Hanly of Charleston and daughters Mrs Harry Chitman of Charleston and Mrs Lurile Burkhardt of Cincinnati Ohio.
Earl Steele, 21, of 307 Shepherd Ave South Charleston, suffered a deep laceration to his left hand while loading boxes at Bell Lines landing dock in South Malden. Attendants at Bojarsky Memorial Hospital gave six stitches and discharged him after treatment.
Washington June 72 11 House sent to the Senate a compromise 595 million dollar military public works measure. The bill, previously passed by both chambers in different forms, authorizes the armed services to pursue construction programs in the United States and abroad with funding to come later through separate legislation.
Six state charters were approved including Poels's Inc a Charleston general mercantile firm at 839 Lee St authorized for 25000 capital with Aubrey J. Peck Je John B. Merrill and Mary Louise Merrill as incorporators all of Charleston Wright Contracting Co a Charleston general construction firm at 1025 Circle Rd authorized 5000 with 1000 paid in incorporators G A Bridges C E Wright and Katherine A Wright all of Charleston Other charters include Hotel Gore Inc Clarksburg authorized 200000 paid in 1000 incorporators May Pearl Gore Claude W Gore Truman E Gore all of Clarksburg Lynco Lumber Co Lynco authorized 10000 paid in 1500 incorporators G E B Minus R H Breeder Burl Thornsbury all of Lynco Wolfe Construction Co Princeton authorized 5000 paid in 1000 incorporators Howard Douglas Wolfe Elizabeth Rice Wolfe and W Scott Carr all of Princeton El Ber Cosino Clarksburg authorized 5000 paid in 311 corporators Harry R Hall and Iant Lindsey of Philadelphia Job M Gabbert of Clarksburg
New York July 12 The National Retail Dry Goods Assoc issued a special bulletin to its 7500 member stores warning inflation may rise further. It notes wage and price shifts under discussion in Washington to curb profits and spur spending, and suggests heavy production could curb inflation while defense spending and stockpiling may shape future prices.
Laborers at the Philip Sporn power plant rejected a proposal to return to work amid a walkout tied to contract negotiations. About 800 workers have been idle since last Tuesday, halting construction on the $66 million project. A meeting of affected crafts is planned in Huntington to map a course of action.
In Jueseldorf, Germany, blueshirted Communist youths broke up a rally where General Hasso von Manteuffel was to speak for the Free Democratic party. One officer was hurt as police barred the general from speaking, while von Manteuffel argued for immediate inclusion of West Germany in Western Europe's defense system and sovereign rearmament only with political unity in Europe.
In Huntington on June 12 a strike by about 2,500 building trades workers halted roughly $2,000,000 worth of ongoing construction. AFL affiliated unions walked off to press wage demands for laborers, truck drivers, and operating engineers, seeking 10 to 12 cent increases per hour.
At commencement exercises in Columbus Ohio a 21 year old Nitro WV man named Alfred E Withrow earned both bachelor of science and master of science degrees in chemical engineering from Ohio State University. Withrow is the son of Mr and Mrs Austin Withrow Sr and graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1945.
The Kanawha County Historical Society adopted a constitution and elected permanent officers at a reorganization meeting in McKee's Cafeteria. William H. Maginnis was named president, Donald Cork vice president, Mrs. W Eugene Holcombe secretary, and John Alderson Simms treasurer. The next meeting is set for September 11, then every other month on the second Monday.
Federal judge postponed moving Harry Gold to Brooklyn for treason trial to allow his attorney to study his background and consider a possible guilty plea. Judge James P. McGranery kept Gold at Mays Landing prison, delaying the transfer and extending a $100,000 bail until defense review concludes.
Dr Lawrence Whitcom of Lehigh University reported 92 geology papers with 18 misspellings of Appalachian. Students offered variants such as Appleachean Appalachiens Applagian Appalechins Appalation and more.
Massanetta Springs Va June 12 The Presbyterian Church U S general assembly ruled a Joint church does not have absolute ownership of its property without reference to the denomination It will refer the matter of church property to a seven to nine member committee including attorneys to determine ownership The Presbytery of Atlanta sought guidance on ownership and whether deleting the denomination from its charter withdrew from the parent church The assembly ruled against withdrawal from the parent church
JOHANNESBURG AP June 12 Field Marshal Jan Christiaan Smuts had a quiet day after a poor night as doctors reported his condition remains serious. The elderly statesman suffers from pneumonia and a relapse, with statements from medical bulletin that he is more rested but unlikely to return to politics soon if ever.
The Nationalist Chinese cabinet decreed severe discipline for the Formosa campaign. Death penalties apply to any regimental commander who orders a retreat without higher approval, with the same rule extending to subordinates if the commander dies in action. Reports say Communist forces massed on China’s southeast coast, about 100 miles west.
Michael E. Lee, a fired Commerce official, denies maladministration charges against Commerce Secretary Sawyer and accuses the Cabinet member of bad faith in seeking his dismissal. A $10,000 two year expense claim is cited as part of the dispute. Remington, also under indictment in New York, faces alleged lies about Communist party ties. Lee says he lacks funds and access to relevant documents for his defense.
Carl Taylor of Ambler Ridge Roane County will be arraigned on a murder charge in connection with the knife slaying of 31 year old Hudson Jones of Dunbar. State Police Dan Carson said the hearing is set for 7 p.m. before Justice of the Peace A S Reynolds. Jones died hours after being stabbed in the throat near Walton.
The notice outlines open seasons and regulations for hunting and trapping in multiple counties, detailing species such as black bear, beaver, muskrat, deer, raccoon, otter, and various game birds. It specifies permitted counties, dates, license requirements, reporting duties, and safety rules, including season closures and hunting restrictions in public shooting areas and beaver trapping units.
The United Nations trusteeship council halted moves for an international regime in Jerusalem and sent the question back to the General Assembly. No vote was recorded as delegates noted practical limits while ready to defer final action until the council report to the assembly is ready, with the assembly meeting September 18.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co of West Virginia announced that 16 employees received service star emblems. Irene M. Ogle led with a four star emblem for 2 years of service, followed by William Fields with three stars for 15 years and William P. Jones with two stars for 10 years. Other recipients earned awards for five years of service including May Rodgers Jeannette Ritz Dorothy Thaxton Fay Gon Margaret McClannahan Josie B. H. McCullough Loretta Richardson Betty Snodgrats Phyllis Wille Lovada Withrow Mathews Madelene Hackner and Greta Ellis.
SPENCER June 12 The home of J McVey of nearby Candeville was entered and ransacked yesterday state police at Spencer reported. State Trooper Fred Patton said the burglar carried away five one dollar bills a cedar chest containing valuable papers and a camera from the house pillowcase. A set of expensive silverware was left behind Patton noted.
Kuusinen announced that Russian voters in the March general election supported peace, drawing thunderous applause during the opening session of the newly elected Supreme Soviet of the USSR in Moscow. Both houses, the Council of Nationalities and the Council of the Union, adopted the same agenda as the assembly began.
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