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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1947

Page

28

Marine Veteran Killed by Train Near Montgomery

Marine S Sgt John Lewis Eppling was struck by an empty coal drag from a New York Central freight train while returning from a swimming party near Montgomery. State police say the accident occurred about two quarters of a mile west of town. witnesses were the locomotive crew. Eppling, Guadalcanal and Pacific battles veteran, was on convalescent leave. Surviving relatives include his father John W Eppling of Montgomery, four brothers and three sisters. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at B C Hooper funeral home in Montgomery.

Marine S John Lewis Eppling New York Central Montgomery Mont Eomery Pacific Eppling Tough John W. Eppling Cecil Sherwood Virginia Thomas Jessie Bailey Dayton, O James Hessie Willam Earl Eppling Greenville N. Y B. C. Hooper

Spain to Vote in July Referendum Limited to 1 617 922

Madrid reports that only 1 617 922 of Spain's 28 million population will be allowed to vote in the July referendum on Franco's succession law. About half of Madrid's 2.5 million eligible voters reside in the capital, with many under voting age or disqualified for political crimes. Women cannot vote except as heads of families, soldiers are ineligible, and the law's safeguards rely on identity cards and residence rules.

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Retired Mt Hope Merchant Carter Dies in Fredericksburg

Eugene S. Carter a longtime Mt Hope merchant and resident of Fayette County died after a year long illness at his Fredericksburg home. He leaves a widow Ethel Carter a son Dr E S Carter Jr a sister and two brothers. Funeral service set at Mt Hope Baptist Temple with burial in Hightown Cemetery. Body at Lindawood funeral home Mt Hope until service.

Eugene S. Carter Hope Fredericksburg Charles H. Carter Lanisa County Carter Mt Hope Fayette County Ethel Straughary Carter S. Carter, Jr. Alley Nora C. Woody Louisa R. H. Carter O. D. Carter Gordonsville Mt. Hope Baptist Temple Clarence Figgate Hightown Cemetery Oak, Bill Lindawood Funeral Rome Mt. Hope Thiman Charies Hia Mr. Skies Ming Aloe Lola Sprachvik Charleston Misa Marie Skiles Clizzatine Skiles Preston H. G Jullay Clarence Tattle Weakley Wenner Valley Grove Prath Denver Boo Henry Cherile Beawley Clyde Lacey

Ford Heiress Weds William Clay Ford in Akron Armorial Affair

June 21 Akron AKHON announces Martha Parke Perestone wed William Clay Ford, grandson of a tycoon, in St Peter's Episcopal Church. Bishop Beverly Turker officiated with Rev Dr Walter Tinks. The ceremony linked two famed industrial families in a lavish 1987 event. Mississippi is the state noted for large followings in production.

St. Peter's Sean Er Ae Mississippi Union

Obituary notices from Sissonville area records

A series of obituaries from Sissonville and surrounding areas list Miss Garoete Wavetens-10 and several Bogges siblings, with details on survivors and funeral plans. Additional notices cover Brown, Dixon, JONES, Buckner, Yottkrelt, Cottrell, Cummings, and other local residents, noting deaths, survivors, and forthcoming services in churches and cemeteries.

George W. Scott 94 Dies at Home in Ohio

George W. Scott 94 formerly of Charleston died at his Cincinnati home. Born in Giles County Virginia he moved to Charleston and worked as a carpenter. He lived in Cincinnati 25 years and was active in fraternal orders including Odd Fellows Knights of Byzantius Rebekah and Pythians Sisters. Surviving: two sons Earl and Homer of Cincinnati a daughter Mrs Mery Medley of Cincinnati a brother F W of Charleston and four sisters Mrs Mery Johnson Crown Hill Mrs Maggie Stanley Charleston Mrs James Dailey Newport Ky and Mrs Minnie Vaught Belleview. Key 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The body to Charleston tomorrow morning with Simpson mortuary in charge.

George Washington Scott Charleston Cincinnati Giles County Franklin Pierce United States Scott Cinevinee Odd Fellows Knights of Bythias Rebekah and Pythians Sisters Earl Homer

Cousin Blames Stimson For World Condition

Barbara Clement, second cousin of Henry L. Stimson, missing since Wednesday night, was found and confronted at a Manhattan hotel. She blamed the former secretary of war for the world’s misery and displaced persons in Europe, while Stimson joined the search with his chauffeur before her return.

New York Barbara Clement Henry L. Stimson Manhattan Cold Spring Harbor M. Y Clement Christopher Stimson Sheather Europe Bie Mra. Clement's Peat

Texas City's Last Dead to Be Buried

Texas City prepares to bury 63 unknown disaster victims in a single memorial service near the wreck site. 240 pallbearers from the city will attend, with three faith leaders delivering brief rites. Authorities have identified 145 of 405 recovered bodies. 100 more are believed missing.

Texas Chy Tex Texas City Sid Dive Megs Lalresty Fupaia South Tewas Vic Landig Houston Camp Wallace Galveston Ixland Apul J. H. Arnette Texas State Department of Public Safety Today

Bullets End Life Of Bugsy Siegel In Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills police hunted for gunmen after four 30 caliber bullets killed Bugsy Siegel age 42 as he read a newspaper in a Beverly Hills mansion. Allen Smiley watched from a nearby chair as shots shattered the window and wounded Siegel. Smiley escaped unharmed. The slaying follows a pattern of underworld violence linked to Murder Inc and Las Vegas gambling interests, with Siegel previously linked to Flamingo casino ownership and past arrests. Siegel’s daughters, Barbara and Millherst, were en route from New York to visit him.

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Gazette Classified Ads Highlight Job and Service Listings

A dense page from the Gazette features a business directory with employment ads plus service notices. It promotes expert radio repair, fencing, maintenance supervisor positions, and jalousie offerings while noting contact details for Western Electric and various Charleston area employers. The tone is advertising driven with multiple phone numbers and addresses embedded.

Help Wanted Classifieds Include Mixed Trade Openings

Numerous ad clippings seek workers across West Virginia and Ohio. Jobs range from carpenters and mechanics to salesmen, insurance adjusters, and office clerks. Positions note experience, compensation, and box replies for Davis Gazette listings.

Mr. Ward Guneite Carpenter Stenty Sork Trenty Dunbar Kanawha Boulevard I Mechanics Rish Equipment Company Kanaan Sid West Narage Chrysler Plymouth Dewier P.O Ashland Kentucky Kacewha Cantictus Ant Kngwidge Dasa Columbus Imore Balisman Mia C-O Gazette

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