Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Charleston Gazette in Charleston, West Virginia

Page 1

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1957

Page

1

Plane Bearing Stricken Man Blows Tires

A four motor Viscount airliner heading to Kanawha Airport with dying passenger W. A. McFadden Sr. aboard blew two tires on landing near Charleston. McFadden, an office manager for Carbide Plant at Institute, was stricken by a heart attack en route from New York. An investigation was begun to determine the cause of the blowouts, the airline spokesman said. The plane, delayed about four hours, was to resume to New York after tire changes.

Kanawha St. Albans Ww. A. McFadden Sr Jefferter

Outing Fine Yet Boy Says Not Majestic Outing

George A. James, 12, vanished two days from 604 Central Ave amid a Kanawha River showboat search. Police and crew failed to find him after a search of the boat. He later said he slept under trees in Kanawha City and ate apples, claiming a good time.

George A. James Central Ave A. R James Hiram College George Kanawha City

Salem hearing renewal demanded at Industrial Home for Girls

Alma Weinberg, superintendent, urged the Board of Control to reopen a hearing on conditions at the Industrial Home for Girls Salem. She criticized limited testimony and pledged witnesses ready to testify, citing paddling and use of irons. The three member board had held a hearing at the home amid questions about staff influence and political contributions while a reorganization moves the institution to new state oversight.

Salem Industrial Home For Girls Today Board of Control Alma Weinberg Wein Paddling Costa Merle Mortis Underwood Corrine Whiting Theodore T. Dorman Board of Centre Department of Mental Health Home Dorman

Inside Today WONES Want Ads Note

A compact listing fragment shows classified cues and item codes such as WONES Want Ads with reference numbers D16061 and covert designations like Olepioy Ade-Di 6.0651 and All Covert-Dl 2 6167.

Contestants Puzzled by No Winners in Gazette Prize Puzzle

No winners were declared in the Gazette Prize Crossword Puzzle Contest drawing from 9 738 entries held last Sunday. Tomorrow's Gazette will publish a new puzzle offering prizes up to 275 dollars.

Gazette

Underwood names eight appointees to posts and terms

Gov Underwood announced eight major and minor appointments including George B Vieweg Jr to finance and administration commissioner and J Alexander Creasey to a new six year term on the Board of Probation and Parole. Also named were Houston G Young to continue on the Merit System Council Edward F McKee to a new term on the State Aeronautics Commission with several newcomers to the administration.

F. Stafford Underwood George B. Vieweg Jr Vieweg J. Alexander Creasey Board of Probation and Parole Viewer Creasey Houston G. Young Charleston Merit System Council Edward F. McKee Wheeling State Aeronautics Commission James F. Mann Lewisburg West Virginia Veterinary Board William £. Trussell Charles Town Forrest H.kirkpatrick Bethany West Virginia University Board of Governors T. E. Millsop Weirton Donald C. Newell Oak Hill West Virginia Board of Osteopathy Suc

Army Col Nickerson Trial Closes Defense Rested Early

Huntsville Alabama June 28 An abrupt end to the half secret court martial of Army Col John C Nickerson Jr comes as the defense rested after calling 14 witnesses, the government also rested and Maj Gen John B Medaris is set to testify tomorrow. Nickerson has pleaded guilty to 15 counts of laxity in handling secret defense data and faces possible dismissal and 30 years in prison. The proceeding has focused on Air Force influence and the Army IRBM Jupiter missile program.

Huntsville Ala Army John C.nickerson Jr William G. Barry John B. Medaris Army Ballistic Missile Agency Medaris Nickerson Air Force Defense Wison

Hurricane Audrey Toll Reaches 167 Dead in Louisiana

Lone waves swamped the Louisiana coast as Hurricane Audrey swept ashore, killing at least 167. Cameron Parish bore the worst losses with up to 150 dead, while officials warned the final toll could rise to 200. National Guard and Red Cross teams rushed to aid survivors, evacuations continued, and federal Civil Defense workers joined Louisiana relief efforts.

Lake Charles Louisiana Audrey Raymond Hufft Cameron Here Cameron Parish O. B. Carter Ken Dixon James C. Hagerty National Civil Defense Val Peterson Red ‘Cross Bill Mertena Camerone Lnascent Guard Heak Tennessee The Hey

Arena Opens To Dismal Crowd Of Audrey Survivors

About 600 people saved from Hurricane Audrey floodwaters were housed at the McNeese State College arena in Lake Charles Louisiana. The vast hot facility with 1 000 army cots housed victims while hundreds more were expected. Survivors described mud covered clothing, ruined homes, and lost belongings. Local volunteers distributed meals and water as authorities prepared for more arrivals.

Lake Charles Cameron McNeese State College Dixon Johnny Massa South Gate Lou Shirley

Definition of Fool in Regret of Love Affair

A compact reflection on how a man and a woman are perceived when they regret a love affair, exploring gendered expectations and social sense of foolishness in romantic remorse.

Dying Gasp of Audrey Hits Kanawha and Putnam

remnants of Hurricane Audrey swept into the Kanawha and Putnam counties last night causing scattered damage. sporadic rain and squalls toppled trees and knocked out electric power in parts of the valley while other communities reported minimal effects. The storm warnings and full impact details continued on the next page.

Audrey Kanawha Atazi Bottom Putnam ‘County Putnam Vite Cameron

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jimmy Hoffa Hoffa Washington FBI John C. Cheasty Senate DuPont Circle Eevee Nten the Church News Radio-Tv Air ‘Brass City Scene Mertena Holly Beach Ict Hufit Carter Pecan Island Jack Moss Alle Vermilion Parish James McLean Associated ‘Press Newaman Stephen Broussard Aptopital Abbeville Boussard McLean National Guard Red Cross Tex City K Springheld Gulf of Mexico Mississippi Arena John Washington Dentl
Search Courier

Search the Charleston Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Charleston Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication