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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1949

Page

8

Former Resident Osa Armitage Buried After Illness

Mrs. Osa S. Armitage, 77, widow of Charles F. Armitage a former Elk Grocery executive, died Tuesday at her daughter's home in Atlanta following illness. Survived by a son and two sisters, her Charleston burial will be private at Susset Memorial Park with Dr. George Ho Vick officiating.

Osa S. Armitage Charles F. Armitage Necratary The Elk Grocery Co H. McGinnis Atlanta Ton Land Manic S. Mullen MM Cort Bucs Chareston Svely Nancy Bay J. Starbro Tessas Todhy Laural Jono Wiltams Bilis Phinter Burin Lamer Tyree Ophelia I Airlieve AC Ner Bure Pita Oskella Lone Morris Pittsburgh Les

Albert F. Lewis Dies After Illness in City Hospital

Albert Filmore Lewis aged 68 of 623 Smith Raid South Hills died yesterday morning at Jacal Hospital after a three week illness. He was a longtime repairman for Chesa Peake and Patomat Telephone Co. He leaves his wife Lillian and ten children including Lester Lewis at home. Surviving brothers and sisters named include Walter Vincent of Charleston and Mrs Stella Sedie Thomas, with 15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Burial at Cunningham mortuary followed by conveyance to his son’s home.

Albert Filmore Lewis Smith South Hills Chesa Peake and Patomat Telephone Cn Jacal Hospital Lewis Kana 20 FL & AM Cunningham Mortuary Lester Lewis Lillian Lewis Marion Acme Forest of Spring Denzis Ben Charleston Walter Vincent Charteston John Stella Sedie Thomas Grace Py Julia Walted Mamie Price Plat Williams Lincoln Coun Roosevelt Linville Burin Wilby Vickers Alkol Johnson Kotni Marcuary Hamlin Wila Vickere Charlee Smith Charles Stone Alicol William of Woodville Sim Acal Thomag Gritinevites Paibeeters Amdsons Williams Dennis Two-Run Chasconty Borvige A. Todas Pallvtiew Baptist Church Roser Williams Lilly Wiliams Ray Relphena Arnold Wiliams Clu Adis Cora Pringle Tyydele Ella Baughman Wides Maysel Willams Goldie Keener Clay

Czechs Question Envoy of Vatican

Prague reports say Czechoslovak police forced entry into the car of Vatican diplomat Assgt. Gennaro Verolino and drove him to police headquarters in Košice. Vatican officials accused Prague of severing diplomatic ties and censoring Catholic church activities amid growing church state tensions.

Prague Czechoslovakia Vatican Assgt Gennaro Verelino Meade Hin Kosice Slovakia Praga Meer Josezi Beran Gue Msgr Beran Ve2raling Bulle Koeghe Cude Violen Haye Verolino Bishop Veroling

Dr Brown to Speak at West Virginia Homemakers Camp

Dr Brown, chief of the Office of Negro Health Work of the U S Public Health Service, will host conferences during the West Virginia Homemakers Camp at the Washington Carver 4 H camp June 10 14. The theme is Today's Families Train Tomorrow's Citizens with speakers from Denmar Huntington and state colleges and extension divisions.

Dr. Brown Homemakers Clifftop Roscoe ©. Brown Offce Negro Health Work U. S. Public Health Service West Virginia Washington-Carver Jamies Nelson Denmar Grade Humphries The West V. Binia C. J. Baynett Huntington Dorothy C. Harris Hope Helene P. Wilson Blusfield State College Edna C. Walls West Virginia State College Extension Division Tanner J Livisay Princeton W. Va

Roane Red Cross Drive Falls Short of Goal

Spencer Kansas June 25 special to The Gakertey reports Roane county Red Cross drive failed to meet its $862.70 goal with $31778.70 raised after the campaign ended March 1. District totals show Spencer $2 97.96 Harper $214.01 Walton $357.60 Geary $284.65 Curtis $145.10 Ready $204.85 and Smith $220.54.

Gakertey Spencer Heane County Red Cross Walisin B. Parrish Parrish Efter Spencer Harper Walton Geary Curtis Smithiieta

Obituary notices from fallen days in West Virginia and surrounding towns

A long obituary notice lists survivors including spouses, children, and grandchildren for multiple local residents. Service and burial details are given with times, locations, and officiating clergy, alongside cemetery plans and funeral home involvement. The text covers deaths in Charleston, Kingston, Braxton, Republic, and nearby communities with varying memorial arrangements.

Housing Bill Faces Final Push After Major Cuts

Congress trims President Truman housing plan by large margins reducing units and subsidies. Senate and House agree on a five year slum clearance program with federal and local funding, plus farm housing loans and a small mortgage insurance expansion, while体temporary mortgage insurance extensions await separate legislation.

Page Neastine White House Samparay Juddlis Ithe Touseay 2 Voice Senate Nudy Pedeval Jesus Truman House Wit Senate Oill Corcress T J Whittieton Miss Marcantonio Al-Ny Gwinn RNY Spehee Hed Saatey Kale Granisan Bradley Kalis Pane Phe Motion Te Gamety Hospital Yatta Hees Sesibars Vaie Nice Vale Yomorruy Assembly of God Eaer Truman Eatlow

Funeral Today for Richardson Boy in South Hills

Albert Dusty Richardson T year old son of Mr and Mrs T EB Richardson of South Ra South Hills dies Tuesday from a rare blood condition hemophilia. Rev Shirley Lowe to officiate. Interment at Groves Cemetery Sumoner'sville at 3 p m. Seales Mortality handling arrangements.

Albert Dusty Richardson Hirs T. EB. Richardson South Ra South Hills Shirley Lowe Groves Cemetery Sumoner'sville Seales

Spring Hill Man Injured by Sprayer Accident

A Spring Hill man identified as Maddox, 30, sustained a severe facial injury when struck by a sprayer while at work. He was taken to Thorne Memorial Hospital for treatment and released after initial care.

Spring Hill A. Maddox Texen Iy

Shanghai Bombing Report Describes Casualties and Reactions

The report notes that states urged China to recognize the order and Britain may follow. Police and soldiers pulled victims from wrecked buildings. Hospitals report at least two dead with many seriously injured. The center of Shanghai was shaken by the blast.

Wugmance Crue Snanshat

Million-Dollar Mountain Climb Locomotives Reported

A rugged three mile mountain railroad project in West Virginia used two eastbound locomotives in a near collision during a grade salvage run. Crews removed hazards including switchbacks and laborers built a 350 foot hump base with 700 miles of track and extensive grading to enable a non stop haul, amid costly engineering and safety adjustments.

Nicholas, Fayette and Brier Amero Sewell Valley Onvyien Southsea West Virginia Mountains Lee Wade Peake and Obie Railway Pee Np&g Toonard Campbell Cis Tyo Naalboind Jeclinus Weuke Olin

Jurors Deliberate on Coplon Case Evidence and Intent

Jurors hear testimony about copies of FBI extracts tied to Soviet and Communist espionage. Judith Coplon and Valentin Gubrichev face charges over possession of data slips with alleged misuse for personal gain and possible foreign influence.

Judith Cagloa Valentine A. Gubrichev United States Scvwt Cone Gubitehes United Nations

Teen Ager Slain Near Riveredge Park

Police report a teenaged couple stopped near Riverdale where an unknown man forced Marino to drink from a bottle and ransacked her wallet. The girl showed injuries including facial bruising and a cut ear lobe, with multiple bruises and bleeding reported.

Marino Riverdale

Clashes Stem from Segregation Rule Change in Capital

Police arrest members linked to a protest group distributing handbills without permits under the Young Progressives banner. District of Columbia authorities debate park-service segregation policy and a public hearing on closing alleys near a new memorial hospital set for July 13.

Young Progressives Party Order of the Interior Department District of Columbia Recreation Geard Clark Progressive Party Interior Krug Memorial Hospital Council Chamber Ouildig Staunton Av Noves A. Staunton Av 32Nd St Noyes Virginia Avenues

Settlement Hint Reveals Taxi Strike Tensions

The second day of a taxi strike shows continued firm action against drivers for rule violations including chairing a pending passenger issue and sparking a third cab in a restricted zone. Mundy cites half day suspensions and uniform violations as part of contract enforcement.

Rage Tr Senkeu-Coulésy Mack‘ee Mundy Py & Union Ikres Charleston Wundy

Blind child learns to live with guidance and Braille

An article describes a blind girl named Judy receiving aides and Braille training to become independent with trained guidance. It notes potential use of a guide dog and mentions Judy's parents, a young couple of modest means, strained by her medical expenses.

Pase Judy

Care funds sought for Jusy's ongoing treatment

A local effort tales funds for Jusy's hospitalization and future care as medical bills mount. The Gazette notes church or organization involvement may take over her sponsorship, with inquiries directed to the listed contact.

the Gazette Garette

Chief Says AEC Letter Details Firing of Emergency Clearance Workers

Lilienthal's letter cites 39 workers fired from a group of 4085 who received emergency clearance for secret atomic data work. Most did not handle restricted information. the emergency permits covered Jan 1 1947 to May 5 194? and were subject to limited PE probes.

AEC Lilienthal Untenthal Charman McMahon D-Conn

Baruch Sees No Halt in Industrial Preparedness Drive

Baruch says there has been no pause in the industrial preparedness program and notes continued updates. President would not oppose revealing plans, while administration forces back the mobilization dispute. The United States Chamber of Commerce reports forward strides in organizing resources for military use under the National Security Resources Board and Munitions Board in charge of the industrial phase of defense planning.

White House United States Chamber of Committee Congress

Berlin Rail Trenp i Celtic add Brorn Pace b oning them in the eastern Soviet sectn of the city

The fragmentary text references Berlin and rail, Celtic, Brorn, and pace in an eastern Soviet section of the city, indicating a vague, muddled description of a place or event in a disrupted historical context. No coherent actions or outcomes are clearly stated to summarize further.

Berlin

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