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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1963

Page

4

Missing Deaf Mute Sought by Police

A deaf mute, Edith Lestie, 26, missing for six months from Varney Mingo County is sought by her mother Mrs. Bessie Tolliver. She reportedly left two children with her mother in Charleston and has not been heard from since. Police Captain George Nunley notes the case and missing persons efforts.

Charleston George Nunley Nunley Edith Lestie Bessie Tolliver Varney Mingo County Talliver

Three Day Music Convention Set For Riverview

The 47th Mt Olivet Baptist Music Convention unfolds today through Sunday at Riverview Baptist Church. Candlight group led by Mrs Cecelia Hurt opens with I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord Forever at 8 p m. and features Senior Choir No 2 and Mt Olivet Chorus. Workshops follow with 2 30 p m Saturday session and youth program at 7 20 p m. Sunday sermon by Rev L A Jones. Musical events continue as listed.

Mt. Olivet Baptist Music Convention Riverview Baptist Church Cecelia Hurt Young Street Baptist Church Mt. Olivet Prewitt Elaine Duckwyler L. A. Jones Riverview Baptists Church

Kennedy visits widow Ryan in Kanawha Valley

President Kennedy joined the Ryan family for an outdoor tea and buffet near their cottages. He received enlarged photographs of the White House signed by him and Jacqueline and a sheepskin rug from Dr. Martin Quigley. Kennedy planted an evergreen tree before leaving, while an aide managed dictation.

John White House Jacqueline Martin Joseph Quigley New Ross Ryan Kennedy Ottawa Canada Defense Department Ryam Kanawha Valley

Bad Cheek Passer Given Term in Jail

A 29 year old man waived to the stand jury Thursday in Municipal Court on a charge of embezzlement. James Armstrong of Rt. 4 Charleston was bonded at 1000 dollars by Acting Judge John Charnock Jr. Paul Eugene Chappel, 30, of 534 Saunders Court, received 30 days in Kanawha County Jail for issuing a worthless check. John Franklin, of 424% 58th St. SE, faces hearings on receiving stolen goods and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Tom Wade of 1236 Walker Ave. has a hearing set for July 11 on harboring a vicious dog.

James 8. Armstrong Rt. 4 Charleston John Charnock Jr Paul Eugene Chappell Saunders Court Kanawha County John Franklin St. S.E Tom Wade Walker Ave

FMC Ordnance Plant Expansion Prompts New Jobs in Kanawha Valley

South Charleston FMC Ordnance Plant, employing about 1,300, plans to rise to 3,000 with a new contract. Congressmen note training under the Area Redevelopment Act will help West Virginians gain jobs at FMC and other firms. Senate action on ARC funding and House discussions follow.

Iion South Charleston Kanawha Valley FMC West Senate ARA Slack iHouse House Department of Defense Defense Department

Ordnance Chief Hails FMC Facility in Kana Wha Valley

Al Wilgosh senior ordnance official praises the Army and FMC Ordnance cooperation since the new facility began in the Kana Wha Valley. He notes the eee amount for the Philadelphia Procurement District as an indicator of satisfaction with joint efforts.

Clarence Taylor FMC al Wilgosh Army Philadelphia Ken Freeman FMC Ordnance Kanawha Valley

Soap Box Boys Picnic And Derby Details

The Kanawha Valley Soap Box Derby sponsors a 2 to 5 p.m. picnic at Kanawha State Park with swimming for entrants. The derby occurs July 6 on the W V Air National Guard road near Coonskin Park. Transportation will be provided if needed and entrants should mail a Derby Queen photo by July 2.

Kanawha Valley Kanawha State Park American Business Club Chevrolet The Gazette W. Va General Glass Co Lee St Derby Rodney Smith Glenwood Ave Charleston

C&O Union Votes for Strike Amid Contract Talks

Richmond Va The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike if talks fail A 30 day May ballot prompted by work rule disputes tied to proposed job consolidations The union chieftain Charles B Moore declined to disclose totals saying the decision to strike rests with George M Harrison the Cincinnati grand president who must approve a strike date with a federal mediator handling the dispute

Richmond Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Charles B. Moore Brotherhood C&o System Board of Adjustment Moore George M. Harrison Cincinnati The Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks

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