Underwood Taps Eight for Posts as Finance, Parole Roles Grow
Governor Underwood names eight appointees effective July 1 including Viewer to finance post and Creasey’s term extended to 1963. The group includes Theodore L. Sharpe of Martinsburg and Ruth Highlander of Huntington. Gainer declined budget post. Creasey and Milsapp noted for prior service and leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore L. Sharpe
Martinsburg
Ruth Highlander
Huntington
State Committee of Barbers and Beauticians
Vergie White
Charleston
Liquor Control
Ion
Vieweg
Momdlay
Underwood
Denzil Gainer
Gainer
Legislative Auditor's
Creasey
Princeton
Probation and Parole Board
Marland
Kirkpatrick
Wheeling Steel
Weirton
Milsapp
Milsop
National Steel
Weirton Steel
He Jong
Kaiser Strike Ends Ends for 5 000 Return Soon
In Ravenswood on June 28 a joint Kaiser announcement said 5 000 Henry J Kaiser Construction Co workers will return to their jobs Monday morning after a walkout by the American Federation of Technical and other building trades unions. Technical engineers representing 116 workers had stopped work June 13 over a dispute including the discharge of some members. A fatal stoppage arose Wednesday when a laborers union set up a picket line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenswood
Henry J. Kaiser Construction Co
Kaiser Aluminum Development
F Vnal
American Federation of Technical
Laborers Union
Bryan Mays Dies at 60 in Ripley Ohio
Bryan Mays longtime Jackson County native and former circuit court clerk died yesterday at his home. A World War I veteran and funeral home operator, he belonged to the American Legion and Goshen Baptist Church. Survived by his wife Fae and two sons Paul of Ripley and Hamilton, burial is at Goshen Church cemetery, with body at Parsons Mortuary in Ripley.
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Bryan Mays
Jackson ‘County
Jackson County
Mays Mortuary
Ripley
Mays
American Legion
Goshen Baptist Church
Lodge
AF & AM
The
Odd Fellows
Fae
Paul
Hamilton
Ohio
Goshen
Vairi ‘Winters
Church
Parsons Mortuary
Clay County
Earl Mullins
Sanderson
Glen
Ndarson
Dempesy
Grandmoth
Wittehell
Charleston
Sf Cunningham Mortuary
Rathie
Elkhurst
Co As
Claymor Chapel
Howard Buri
Nehoonover Cemetery
Elk
Cabin Creek Man Killed by Train
Herbert Carey a World War II veteran was struck by a Chesapeake Ohio train near Miami early today. Authorities note he spent several years in veterans’ housing and served in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Early
Chesapeake He ‘Aed Ohio
Miami
Herbert Carey
Veterans
Hoa
Tiny Fire at Federal Building Causes Minor Damage
Firefighters reported an inflammable cleaning fluid used by night custodians burst into flames at the Federal Building last night. Custodians extinguished the blaze before Charleston firemen arrived, causing an estimated $250 damage.
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Federal Bldg
Federal
Charleston
Seven Injured In Car Crash Near Foster
Seven people were injured in a two car collision on U S 119 near Foster in Boone County after rain turned county highways into flooded arteries.Gether Trick 43 of Stone Kentucky his wife and 10 year old daughter Vicki were hurt when their car was struck by a vehicle driven by Carlos L Ep lin 34 of Costa s and three passengers in Ep lin s auto also were hurt. Dennis Smith 44 and Bethel Greely 44 both of Bloomingrose and Gilbert Pauley 24 of Ridgeview were treated for minor cuts and released. Trick reportedly suffered a chest injury his daughter suffered a broken collar bone while Smith received three broken ribs. Ep lin was admitted for possible shock. The Trick family members were transported to Madison General Hospital in a Vance and Dodd y ambulance. Deputies Princie Jarrell Roscoe Payne and Sheriff Dell White investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
U.S. 119
Foster
Boone County
Gether Trick
Stone
Vicki
Carlos
L. Eplin
Costa
Eplin
Dennis Smith
Bethel Greely
Bloomingrose
Gilbert Pauley
Ridgeview
Trick
Smith
Madison General Hospital
Dell White
Princie Jarrell
Roscoe Payne
Jury Weighs Bruner Fate in West Virginia Murder Trial
In Huntington on June 28 the state won Bruner’s confession as evidence as the murder trial of David Bruner neared verdict. The 13 juror panel heard the case over three days for the hammer slaying of Ruby Miller, wife of J E Miller. Bruner did not testify. Prosecution rested after Bruner’s sworn statement admitting the beating. The judge instructed the jury on possible verdicts including first degree murder with or without mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde C
Ball Huntington
David Brunner
Bruner
Ruby H
John W. Daniel
West Virginia
Daugherty
Daniel
Survivors From Cameron Flood Shelter At Arena
Mrs Wade C Haley 26 held her infant on a cot with three children at her feet all lacking shoes. They said they owned only the clothes they wore and had salvaged beans jelly and meat from rubble in Cameron. The family described fleeing a sinking trailer at 4 am Wednesday then sheltering as water rose. They were rescued after spending the night in a two story house. Earlene Soileau 19 and four other girls from Muddy Supply Co helped. 600 people registered at the arena, coming from Cameron Big Lake Johnson Bayou Holly Leach Morris Grand and Little Cheniere Grand Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wade C. Haley
Cameron
Donald Lee
Earlene Soileau
Muddy Supply Co
Lake Charles
Earlene
Elton
Elton Mat
Tthe Arena
Big Lake
Johson Bayou
Holly Leach, Morris, Grand and Little Cheniere
Grand Lake
Weather Here and Elsewhere January 4 Forecasts
Rain and mild air in parts with highs around. West Virginia showers becoming clear in the afternoon. Maryland showers in the morning, easing in the afternoon. Virginia showers and storms end late morning in the west, in the east later. Western Pennsylvania thunderstorms end by morning with clarifying skies. Tennessee partly steady and warmer inland. Highest readings around 8 to 6 degrees in some zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jongset Toon
Crarlerton
Ernoon
Tiroinia
Maryland
Virginia
Pensaylvania
Perth
Tennessee
Tepe
Obituary notices wrap scattered deaths and services
Multiple obituaries list individuals from West Virginia and nearby areas with details on survivors, burial plans, and churches. Notable items include Dore Moss of Sissonville, Clyde Miller of Moyers, and Rathie Share of Elkhurst, with services at Cunningham, Crank, and Home Cemeteries. Also noted is Edith Barlow, Britain s shortest woman, who died in Newcastle at 22 inches tall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
England
Edith Barlow
Britain
Groundbreaking for Wing of Church at First Baptist
Ground will be broken tomorrow morning for a new three story education wing at First Baptist Church of St Albans. The $124000 project will include Sunday School rooms and a small chapel. The ceremony at 10 50 a m precedes regular worship and will be led by Dr Joseph L Emery pastor with speakers including Dr Asa B Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
St. Albans
Joseph L. Emery
Laura M. ‘Hoke
David Graham
Marvin F'ts
John Courson
Walter F. Martens
C. A. McClung
J. E. Myers
Emery
Asa B. Harrris
Parkersburg
West Virginia Baptist Convention
Bancroft Gas Service Hearing Scheduled in Putnam County
A hearing will be held Friday July 5 before the Public Service Commission on United Fuel Gas Co. extending natural gas service to Bancroft in Putnam County. The proceeding was initiated after several communications to the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
Putnam County
United Fuel Gas Co
Public Service Commissio
Sagan
UFG Must Explain Bancroft Service Extension
The commission requires UFG to demonstrate why it should not be directed to extend gas service to Bancroft and surrounding areas under PSC Rule 4, which governs extensions subject to surcharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancrot
UFG
Bancroft and Vicinity
PSC
Officer's Defense Questioned in Court Martial
Army officer Nickerson faces a 10 man court martial over 15 charges of security laxness. He battles Army decisions favoring Jupiter over Thorn and alleges a pattern of post retirement industry influence. He claims personal loss, not gain, in his bid to reverse Wilson's policy during testimony days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorn
Wilson
Nickerson
Air Force
Army
G Kump Dead at 81 in Romney
Garnett Kerr Kump former West Virginia legislator and judge died in his sleep at 81 in Romney. A Hamp shire County native, he taught locally, graduated from WVU Law in 1909, served in the House of Delegates, two state senate terms, and was circuit judge for Hamp and South Branch counties until 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kump
Hampshire County
West Virginia University Law School
House of Delegates
State Senate
Hamp
South Branch Valley
Plane Crash Victim Active in Charleston Masonic Circles
The heart victim from the fatal crash was a Charleston Mason and lodge member. He led roles in Beni Kedem Temple, South Charleston Lodge No. 168, the Order of Eastern Star, and Scottish Rite Bodies. Survived by his wife Vera four daughters two sons a brother and two sisters. Body at Bartlett Mortuary in St. Albans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Beni Kedem Temple
South Charleston
Order of Eastern Star
Scottish Rite
Hurricane Damage Across Ohio River Area
Reports across the Ohio Valley describe minor storm damage including an overturned light airplane at Stewart Airport in Parkerburg, a hangar door blown off, two hours of power outages in Paden City Wetzel County and Wheeling suburbs, and blocked streets in Wellsburg Brooke County. CAA noted gusts up to 61 miles per hour.
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Parkersburg
Stewart
Paden City
Wetzel County
Wheeling
Wellsburg
Brooke County
CAA
State Guard Ends Bivouac at Fort Knox
West Virginia National Guardsmen conclude a rain shortened bivouac at Fort Knox with 1 400 officers and men of the 150th Armored Cavalry Ret returning to camp. Adj Gen William E Blake inspects the unit. a new Col Kenneth P Gilson trophy is awarded to Headquarters Co and Bn Bluefield, boosting strength from 48 to 67 since last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Knox
West Virginia National Guardsmen
Camp Breckins
150Th Armored Cavalry Ret
Aiti
Mtoneba
Adj
William E. Blake
Breckinridge
150Th Cavalry
J. Henry Francis Jr
Charleston
Iment
Kenneth P.gilson
Headquarters Co
Bn. of
Bluefield
Labor Division Inspectors Named
Three new weights, measures and safety inspectors were named by State Labor Commissioner H. Richard Kennell. Paul H. Ridenour of RFD 2 Newbury will patrol Pres ton Barbour and Tucker counties, replacing Charles W. Henrahot of Arthurdale. Edward W. Davison of RFD 1 Wellsburg will cover Bracke Hanties Clifford, replacing Thomas C. Winskil. G Cutlip of Richwood replaces J. and Cutlip, effective July 8 while Ridenour begins July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Richard Kennell
Paul H. Ridenour
RFD 2
Newbury
Preston
Barbour
Tucker
Charles W. Henrahot
Arthurdale
Edward W. Davison
RFD 1
Wellsburg
Thomas C. Winskil
Bracke
Hanties
Clifford
G. Cutlip
Richwood J
Cutlip
Ridenour’s
Storm death tolls far from record across Atlantic storms
The report lists historic U S hurricanes with high death tolls from 1900 Galveston to 1994 NE storms Carol and Hyzel. It notes 1900 storm killed about 6,000 in Texas, 1928 Florida losses near 2,500, Caribbean fatalities around 1,000, 1926 Florida deaths about 400, 1938 Long Island New England 600 dead and 250 million in damage, plus 1994 Carol and Hyzel causing six and 177 deaths respectively.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Florida
Lake Okeechobee
Palm Beach
Caribbean
Okeechobee
Miami
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Long Island
New England
United States
Canada
Carol
Hyzel
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Kaiser
Cabin Creek
Gazette
Big Gazette
Audrey
Gulf of Mexico
Plains
Rockies
Day, Jane
Rev. c
Wallsee
Wallace Mor
Tyree
Moss
Dore Ans
Sissonville
Jong Wines
Kapswha County
Methodist Church
Brown
Henry
Herman
Lite Tyler Mountain
Calvin Endured Jr
Charissien
Masie Kirby
Bed Sindren
Iingham Mortuary
Cunningham Mortuary
Rev
Joe
Crank Cemetery
Bissonville
Mullens
Paity Gali
Garten Cemetery
St ‘Blount
Gaurbter
Booker
Charleen Meron
Keepital
Barbera
Kathleen
Olatts
Joyce Ann
Trothwad Booker Jr
N, Lemecerew
Higaper Morbint
Montgomery
Narry
Montgomery Memorial Park
Ate
Burial Memorial Park
Core Charleston
Richmond
Ighiawe Skeet
Aus Hill
Bartlett
Moi
Awe Church
Mae M
Means
Emsia Seisen
RFD
Cheries Rodgers
Home Cemetery
Alum Creek
Miller
Clyde Eibatt
Moynore
Frask
Mermertai Ovennavom
Gre _ Grover
Clevelandst
of Am
Galena
Richwood
Will
Beim Richwood
Payne
William
Biount Hope
Pam
Assembly of God
Mount Ape
E. Templeton
Ilo
Emene al. Atodia
Barmnot Seay
M. Lusk
E Easterling
Cain
Cox
Bargain
Batiste
Paddla & Saddia
G.K. Kump
Ohio River
State Guard
Labor Division
Man’s
Nylon & Orton
Wash & Wear
Cox's
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