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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1955

Page

8

Army Boss Praise Shows Peron Still Power in Argentina

Buenos Aires report notes Army Minister Franklin Lucero praised Juan D. Peron in a national broadcast. After the June 16 revolt, government moves aimed at restoring calm included prisoner releases, troop withdrawals from bombed sites, and a new emergency 150 million peso aid request.

Army Peron Argentina Buenos Aires Franklin Lucero Juan D.peron Lucero Javer Government House Plaza de Mayo Congress Navy Air Armed Forces General Confederation of Labor CGT Peronista Pardies Episcopal Palace

SRC Employee Acquitted On Second Charge

A former State Road Commission equipment supervisor Paul E Nichols of Moundsville was acquitted in Wheeling on a grand larceny count for stealing a tire and selling it to Petros Tire Service. A prior jury found him guilty on the first indictment after a 53 minute deliberation. Courts expect possible continuance on remaining indictments until October term.

Wheeling Ohio County Paul E. Nichols Moundsville Nichol Nichols Commission Petros Mose Philip George Petros D. A. McKee Ohio Joseph Gompers

E R Yates 80 dies at home after long illness

Ernest Richard Yates age 80 retired accountant for S Spencer Moore Co died yesterday morning at his home 15 Spring Rd South Hills after a long illness He retired in 1930 after two years at a book store He was a Mason Shriner Kanawha Lodge AF AM Tyrian Chapter No 12 Kanawha Commandery No 4 O Dell S Long Lodge of Perfection and Beni Kedem Shrine He survived by wife Bertha Hodges Yates and two sisters Nelle M Watts and Charles Ellison of Los Angeles Funeral at 2 pm at St Matthew's Episcopal Church with Rev T Hudnall Harvey officiating Burial in church cemetery Body at Barlow Bongal mortuary memorial donations may be sent to Rector Harvey for church dedication

Ernest Richard Yates S. Spencer Moore Co Spring Rd South Hills Yates Kanawha Lodge Af&am Tyrian Kanawha Commandery No O'Dell S. Long Lodge of Perfection Beni Kedem Shrine Masonic Lodge Barlow-Bongall Mortuary Harvey

Vernon W. Billin Dies at Age 66 in Huntington

Vernon William Billin formerly of South Charleston died at his daughter's Huntington home after an eight month illness. A 33 year Esso salesman, he moved to Huntington 26 years ago and was active in the First Christian Church and Huntington Lodge AF&AM. Surviving: wife Edina Graddy Billiu, two daughters, mother, sister, and two brothers. Service 2:30 p m Saturday at Central Christian Church. Burial at Beard-Fisher mortuary.

Vernon William Billin Greater Charleston O. K. Shook Huntington Esso Standard Oil Co South Charleston First Christian Church of Huntington Lodge No. 53 Af&am Edina Graddy Billiu Sadie Billiu South Pasadena Calif C. K. McCallister Jr F. B. Watson E. A Marshall California Central Christian Church In Joseph A. Garshaw Charles Cross E. H. Biddle Beard- Fisher Mortuary

Egg production rise reported in West Virginia May output

West Virginia farmers produced more eggs in May than a year earlier, with total over 53 million eggs, up four percent from May 1934. Chick hatchings fell four percent to 1,409,000 as commercial layers declined.

W. Va West Virginia Federal

Mrs Virgie Dean Long Iness Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Virgie Dean Long Iness, 78, of RFD 7 South Charleston, died at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Survived by son Lawrence of South Charleston and sisters Blanche Hannigan of Montgomery and Sara Hemmings of Charleston. Service set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Alum Creek Nazarene Church. Burial in Forks of Coal Cemetery at Alum Creek. Body at Snodgrass Mortuary, South Charleston.

Virgie Dean RFD South Charleston Thomas Memorial Hospital Lawrence Blanche Hannigan Montgomery Sara Hemmings Charleston Alum Creek

Texas Publisher Amon G. Carter Near Death at Home

Amon G. Carter, 73, publisher of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, was reported in critical condition at his home in Fort Worth Texas. He has suffered heart attacks in February 1933 and has been confined to his home since returning from New York in late April after attending the Associated Press and American Newspaper Publishers Assn meeting.

Texas Carter Fort Worth Tex Amon G. Carter Fort Worth Star - Telegram New York Associated Press and American Newspaper Publishers Assn

Betty Mae VanMeter Rites Held in Bell Creek Church

Funeral service for Betty Mae VanMeter scheduled in Bell Creek Baptist Church Dixie Nicholas County with burial at Montgomery Memorial Park London. Rev Randy Carrell to lead services following her death Monday at Charleston Memorial Hospital. Combs Brothers Mortuary Sauley Bridge directing burial. Body at mortuary. taken to church an hour before service.

Bell Creek Baptist Church Dixie Nicholas County Betty Mae VanMeter Bentree Clay County Charleston Memorial Hospital Randy Carrell Montgomery Memorial Park London Combs Brothers Mortuary Sauley Bridge Ie Church

71 Percent U.S. Pay Hike Set

Senate House negotiators agreed on a 77 percent pay raise for federal workers effective March 1. The increase applies to 1,073,262 employees, mostly Civil Service, with payroll costs rising by about 328 million dollars within a 4.35 billion dollar baseline.

Washington Senate House Congress House

Nehru and Bulganin urge surrender of Chiang Isle

In Moscow on June 23 Nehru and Soviet Premier Bulganin issue a joint declaration calling for peaceful surrender of Formosa to the Chinese Communists and support for seating Communist China in the United Nations. They press for a ban on nuclear weapons and reaffirm the five principles of peaceful international conduct.

Moscow Jawaharlal Nehru India Nicolai’ Bulganin Formosa China United Nations Nehru Bulganin Red China Chou En-Jai

W Deardorff 72 Dies in St Albans After Illness

Waller Wallace Deardorff 72 died last night at his son Claude's home in St Albans after a two year illness. A retired carpenter, he belonged to Highlawn Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two other sons Homer A of Dayton Ohio and Harold William of Belle.

Waller Wallace Deardorff Claude Holly St. St. Albans Highlawn Presbyterian Church St. Albans Homer A Dayton iHarold Wiliam Belle

Weather outlook across the nation with scattered storms

The forecast shows NOT WEATHL EX continuing in the South and Western Mountains Thursday. Cooler air arrives for the Pacific Coast, the Middle West, and the Northeast. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Southern States and the Rocky Mountains south of the coal air. A low pressure area over the Northwest may trigger thunderstorm activity.

Pacific Coast Middle West Rocky Mountain

Weather forecast by city across the United States

A national weather forecast summary lists temperatures and conditions for multiple states and cities for Thursday. Highs and lows are given or implied, with notes of clouds, sun, and cooler trends in regions including Charleston West Virginia Maryland Virginia Illinois Chicago and many others.

West Virginia Police Seek Pay Raise in Hinton

The Hinton City Council is urged to raise pay for all city employees, with Police Capt. Shiney noting the police department is the lowest paid in the state and works the longest hours. Firemen's salaries and a new siren are among other requests. various local officials receive new posts and reports on community projects.

Hinton C. H. Shiney J. W. Stokes Dr. Stakes

Two Daughters Mourned as Widow Widow Dies in St. Albans

The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Gilbert of Logan and Mrs. Mildred Webster of St. Albans. The body lies at Bartlett Mortuary in St. Albans for arrangements.

Virginia Gilbert Logan Mildred Webster St. Albans Bartlett Mortuary

Bar Buddies Leave Charleston Man Short of Wallet and Clothes

A Charleston man said two drinking acquaintances robbed him of his wallet containing $75, his pants, shoes and a sports shirt after inviting him for a drink. He woke on a brush patch by Tupper's Creek and was helped to police by area residents.

Charleston Jor E. Evans Young St Dallas Bias Evans Tupper's Creek

Rite to Be Tomorrow for Miles D Webb

Funeral service set for Miles D Webb 61 of 1413 First Ave at Simpson Methodist Church tomorrow at 2 PM. Rev James Austin to officiate with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery and graveside by the Masonic Lodge. Webb was custodian in the Medical Arts Building and died Tuesday at home after a heart attack.

Toemorrow Simpson Methindist Miles D. Webb First Ave James Austin Spring Hill Masonic Lodge Harden and Harden Mortuary Webb Medical Arts

Airman Captain Webb dies in service era notice

Area Airman left the service with the rank of captain. Surviving are his wife Evelyn Groves Webb two twin sons Patrick Eugene and Michael Dana a daughter Carole Frances and his parents Dana A Webb and a brother Lt Clayton E Webb. Service and burial details noted in St Albans. The body will be at Bartlett mortuary.

Lions Club of Medway Delta Tau Celts Webb Washington Lodge 75 Af&am St. Albans Evelyn Groves Webb Nashville Clayton E. Webb Air Force Strategic Air Command Turner Afb St. Albans Presbyterian Church Frederick C. Woodward Cunningham Memorial Park Bartlett Mortuary

245 Cases Docketed In Common Pleas Court

Common Pleas Judge Staige Davis has docketed 245 cases for trial in the June term. The docket includes 152 original jurisdiction cases and 93 appeals from justice of the peace courts. Trials begin July 6.

Common Pleas Staige Davis Justice of the Peace Courts

Obituary notices and public obituaries in The Gazette

Obituary notices list multiple individuals with deaths and funeral details. The docket includes Valley Camp Coal Co cases and obituaries for Adkins, Grose, Logan, Marsall, and Watson with survivors and burial arrangements in Clay, Montgomery, and London areas. Continuous notices mention services held at First Baptist London and Ebenezer Handi church with family gatherings in local cemeteries.

Davis funeral services for Dorle Lisina Davis in Leon

Dorle Lisina Davis of Leon Mason County dies and funeral is set at 2 p.m. at Cunningham mortuary chapel with Rev. Paul Bellew. burial at Montgomery Memorial Park in London. Other notices include legal case listings and ad hoc civil suits against various defendants.

Davis Dorle Lisina Leon Mason County Cunningham Mortuary Chapel Paul Bellew Montgomery Memorial Park London

Multitude of Civil Suits Filed in Kanawha County

A long list of civil case filings appears, naming numerous plaintiffs and defendants. The docket includes cases involving estates, infants, and various corporations, with matters ranging from Standard Application and Tar Company to United Fuel Gas Company and Appalachian Electric Power Company, dated August and July.

District 11 Jr QUAM Meeting at St Albans Lodge Hall

District 11 Jr QUAM will hold a meeting at 8 p m Saturday at the lodge hall 1 Kiefer Street St Albans with degree work for a class of new members and a social hour to follow All members are invited plus a breakfast fundraiser for American Legion Auxiliary on Wednesday June 29 from 8 10 a m at eighth Avenue home of Mrs H K Johanson Reservations by Monday breakfast 75 cents Several club meetings and circle gatherings noted with dates and hosts across St Albans communities including WSCS Circles and Pollyanna Serving Club events and upcoming class reunion details.

Lelia Kiefer American Legion Auxiliary W. A. Rust WSCS St. Peter Rerses Annie RFD Paul B. McCallister Charleston Loudendaleline St. al Sherry W. F. Chapman Kans High School Tirta Meg Mary Ttivabets Therford Webaler Springs Pilar Baptist Churett Y Brenner Springs Billups Keniwore

City Motorist Dies in Crash

A Charleston man William Ernest Estep 61 of 418 Lee Street died after his car went out of control on U S 119 about four miles from the city limits. Police say the vehicle hit a telephone pole and fence before ending in the front yard of C A Moses 3110 Pennsylvania Avenue Elk Hills. Estep was alone in the car and died en route to Charleston General Hospital. The exact cause of death was not determined last night.

Charleston U. S. 119 Charleston General Hospital William Ernest Instep Lee St O. S. Neely Eslep C. A. Moses Pennsylvania Ave Elk Hills Estep P. L. Wolfe Simpson-Chandler Mortuary Hospital

Two Children Injured In Kanawha City Incidents

Two Kanawha City children were admitted to Charleston Memorial Hospital after separate incidents. James Buckalew, six, son of Mr. and Mrs. Aerstaft Buckalew, was injured by a lawn mower on Kanawha Avenue. James Smith, ten, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham L. Smith, suffered chest injuries from a collision at 135th Street and McCorkle Avenue. Harriet Smith, eighteen, driver of a car, was treated and released after a collision with a tractor trailer.

Kanawha City Charleston Memorial Hospital James Buckdlew Aerstaft Buckalew Kanawha Ave Morris Harvey College James Smith Abraham L. Smith Venable Ave

Private commute service note from Los Angeles obituary fragment

Fragmentary obituary entry noting Richard James Satterthwait and Rev Ralph Kipp with references to a cemetery and a retired individual. The readable portion provides limited personal details and lacks a full narrative or dates.

Satterthwait Richard James Los Angeles Calif Spring ‘Ib Ralph Kipp Sat Lertlis Ash

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