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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1948

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Logan Man Given $20 on Tax Kline

Dr. Noah Edward Steele of Logan former president and owner of the Logan Williamson bus line was sentenced to two years imprisonment on five counts of income tax evasion. He received $26,000 in fines, to be served concurrently, with recommendations for a Lewisburg Pennsylvania prison but actual placement to be decided by the attorney general. The case covers back taxes and penalties totaling over $160,000 for the bus company and over $100,000 for Steele personally. Steele had supplied $550,000 before court to cover taxes, penalties, and interest.

Fairmont Noah Edward Steele Logan Logan-Williamson Harry 5. Watkins West Virginia Watkine Lewisburg Steeler Steele Dr. Steele Drs. Steele Cabin Creek Charleston London Union Velen Bent Washinton Algoad Stendach Kanawha County Kana County Coonakin Kanawha County Court House Honda Deen Kotgehs County Tme Vatera Hkenawhe Kwiawhe Court Holian Chariteton Katawhe West Hawkins, Dallafield & Wood Wall Street New York City New York Charisston Kanawha West Vitxiois Cargo Calvert Mont L, Cavender Commianooar Jamea d. Carper Commindoney Pact ‘Webrtie Gist Kanetha

Masons Meet in Bluefield District Gathering

About 400 Masons from West Virginia and Virginia gather in Bluefield for the 16th Masonic district meeting. Blue Lodge degrees will be exemplified and a banquet is planned. Expected leaders include Charles H. Troxell of Fairmont grand master of WV Masons, Charles L. Wabber of Salem Va grand master of Virginia, and John R. Martin of Fairmont grand lecturer of the WV order.

Bluefield West Virginia

Legion to Conduct Rite For Pvt Leonard Wells

Graveside rites will be held at Jarrell Cemetery on Rush Creek for Pvt Leonard Wells 23 killed July 12 1944 in France while with Company C 221st Battalion. Chaplain Samuel Wagner will officiate and Thomas Marshall Post 12 American Legion Marmet will conduct military rites. Wells enlisted Oct 26 1943 and went overseas March 17 1944. Survived by parents two brothers six sisters and two sisters-in-law. Body arriving this morning at Snowgrass Mortuary South Charleston and will be taken to parental home at 2 p.m.

Jarreil Rush Creek Leonard Herold Wells France Co. C Harry Wells Loudendale Eugene Wells Louise Anna May Lorena Glenna Reba Ballard Owens Ruth Calvert Elk Snowgrass Mortuary South Charleston

Democrats Set Delegates and Tickets for July Convention

Philadelphia reports show the Democratic convention opens July 12 with 1,596 delegates and an equal number of alternates, plus the official party family. Ticket distribution details will be finalized in two weeks. Henry A Wallace party plans use 2,600 tickets for its July gathering, with remaining tickets allocated by the National committee.

Cemimes Philadelphia C. Edgar Brown Democratic - National Convention Committee Henry A. Wallace Sa.d

There’s No More School Till Bell Rings in Kanawha County

Kanawha county ends 1047-48 term with report cards and announces no classes until Sept 7. Summer school for secondary students will begin at Charleston High School on Tuesday.

Kanawha County Charleston High School

Carper Indicates Denial Of Belated Recount Plea

Ben I. Comer seeks a belated recount of ballots in the Charleston district justice of the peace race. James G. Carper says the late filing after canvassing adjournment likely seals denial. court to consider at next Tuesday's meeting.

Carper Ben I. Comer Charleston James G. Carper Comer

Tar Bucket Fire Delays Canton Restaurant Traffic

A tar bucket ignited on Canton restaurant roof at 815 Quarries St last night. Firefighters arrived quickly and traffic in the business district was tied up. No damage reported and origin of the fire remains undetermined.

Canton Quarries St

Local obituaries list names and burial details

The Gazette obituary notices report deaths in the Charleston and Roane County areas. Notices include Mire Anton and Cavender families plus multiple local residents with details on survivors, funeral times, locations at Trinity Methodist, Rivers View, and Sweden cemeteries, and mortuary preparations in Spencer and Spencer area.

Interment Planned for Pvt Roscoe Moles at Elkview Church

Interment for Pvt Roscoe Moles 14 son of Mr and Mrs Ezra Moles Elkview RFD 4 will be 2 p m at Adventist church Blue Creek with Rev Charles Scragg officiating. Burial in Strickland Cemetery Lower Wills Creek. Great Kanawha Post VFW in charge of graveside rites. Body arriving at Albert Myers and Son mortuary Elkview then to parents home at 3 p m. Moles a former Elk District high school athlete enlisted Jan 1944. Survived by mother, Ezra Moles Jr, grandparents H S Moles and Mrs Sidney Strickland.

Norrow Adventist Church Blue Creek Roscoe Harry Moles Ezra Moles Elkview RFD France Co. L 141St Infantry 36Th Div Charles Scragg Burisi Strickland Cemetery Lower Wills Creek Great Kanawha VFW Albert Myers and Son Moles Elk District Army Ezra Moles, Jr H. S. Moles Sidney Strickland

Welch Service Arranged For Frederick F Welch Jr

Frederick F Welch jr of Ansted killed in action November 13 1944 while serving with the 61st Infantry of the 44th Division in southern France. Reverend F Stanley Newman will officiate burial in Westlake Cemetery Ansted with Montgomery Post No 58 American Legion in charge of graveside rites. Body arrives today. Thomas Mortuary of Ansted in charge of arrangements. Survived by brothers Kenneth L and Norman A Welch Ansted and sisters Mrs James G Skaggs Cav en and Kitty Welch Charleston.

Dell Milty Jom Aevin O'Dull Quinwood Ter Anon Beth Jess O'Dell Summ Acd Joseph O'Dell Hominy Serin Himinen Hersey Ott American Legion Thomas

Dr Hawke to lead Spencer State Hospital

Dr Edward K Hawke of Huntington was named superintendent of Spencer State Hospital effective June 1, succeeding Dr Charles E Hamner. Hawke, assistant superintendent at Huntington State Hospital since 1948, is a World War II veteran and former VA regional office appointee. He was born January 1 1904 in Trenton New Jersey.

Edward K. Hawke Huntington Spencer State Hospital Gay. Meadows Hawke Huntington State Hospital Charles E. Hamner Spencer Post University of Virginia Mercer Hospital Trenton N. J New Jersey State Hospital Newton Fort Miles Lewes Del Huntingston Veterans Administration Edward III Adelaide K. Hawke

Allen Fisher Burial Planned Tomorrow in Ashford

Allen H. Fisher aged 44 dies on active duty while working on an air base in Trinidad British West Indies. Funeral in Mahone chapel Ashford with Rev. Mr Chapman officiating and burial in McDermott cemetery. Survived by mother Carrie Brewer Huntington and brother Orma A. Fisher Huntington.

Mahone Chapel Ashford Allen H. Fisher Carrie Brewer Huntington Pale Trinidad British West Indies Chapman McDermott Fisher Cota Avanbel Church Orma A. Fisher

Gassaway Boy Drowns While Swimming Elk River

John Anderson Jones thirteen son of Mr and Mrs Elza Jones of Gassaway drowned Thursday afternoon in Elk River while attempting to swim across. Body recovered in about fifteen minutes despite rescue efforts by physicians and firemen. Surviving are six brothers Perry Ralph Warren Julian Harry Richard and four sisters Madeline Katherine Messenger Virginia Russell and Betty. Service scheduled for 1 pm tomorrow at Gassaway Baptist church with burial in Fleming Cemetery at Craigsville.

John Anderson Jones Elza Jones Gassaway Elk River Perry Washington D. C Ralph Seminole Oklo Warren Gastaway Julian Grafton Harry Coast Guard Richard Madeline Washington, D. C Katherine Messenger Virginia Russell Craigsville Betty Gagssaway Baptist Church Buriss Fleming Cemetery Craigeville

Word Received of Death Of Mrs Oliver Conley

Mrs June Conley and daughter Betty Ann traveled to Pittsburgh after word that Mrs Oliver R Conley of that city had died unexpectedly Thursday night.

Oliver Conley June Conley Betty Ann Virginia St. E Pittsburgh

Jury Returns 413 Dollar Verdict In Car Collision Suit

A circuit court jury returned a 413.41 verdict for Ernest W. Nylander against Harley L. Shanesen over a Nov 16 collision at Kanawha Blvd and Florida Strait. Nylander sought 800 in damages while Chapman sued Nylander for 300. The jury found for Nylander in Chapman's suit.

Harley L. Shanesen Vine St Ernest W. Nylander South Charleston Chapman Nylander Kanawha Blvd Florida Strait

James William Mayse Dies in Braxton Co

James William Mayse 77 of Duck a Braxton county farmer and former county official died at his home. Surviving wife Sulla Chapman Mayse son Wayne Mayse Huntington brother John Mayse Sutton. Prayer service at his residence 2 p m tomorrow with a second service at Morrison church near Flatwoods 2 30 p m. Rev. J D Engle to officiate burial in church cemetery Bartlett mortuary Gassaway in charge. Body to residence at 4 p m today.

James William Mayse Braxton Co Duck Braxton County Braxt ‘Ton County Sulla Chapman Mayse Wayne Mayse Huntington J John Mayse Sutton Morrison Church Flatwoods J. D. Engle Bartlett Mortuary Gassaway

Fire Department Job Applicants Take Civil Service Exam

Mayor Andrews reported that 29 Charleston fire department applicants took civil service examinations. Examinations were conducted at city hall Thursday night, with papers to be graded and passing candidates certified to the medical board. Those who pass the physical tests will be certified eligible for appointment.

Bridegroom in gown for hospital wedding in Beckley

In Beckley on May 28 at 5, a Quinniamant couple married at Beckley hospital with the bride 19-year-old Betty Sandy and groom 21-year-old Dorsey Upton. The groom wore a hospital gown after a May 10 mining accident left him with a fractured pelvis. He had been a patient at the hospital since then.

Beckley Avith Beckley Hospital Betty Sandy Dorsey Upton

Parry Likely to Succeed Westfall as Kanawha County Chief

Meredith Parry, principal at Clendenin High School, is viewed as likely successor to D F Westfall as Kanawha county schools assistant superintendent for high school personnel. Westfall resigns to join St. Pierce school system. Parry holds a BA from New River State College and an MA from West Virginia University, with doctoral work at Columbia. He previously led Kingston High School and taught at Montgomery Junior High.

Meredith Parry Clendenin High School Kanawha County D. F. Westfall County Board of Education Westfall St. Pierce Fla Parry New River State College West Virginia Franceitte of Technology Montgomery West Virginia University Columbie University Kingston High School Montgomery Junior High School Clendenin

Fourteen-year-old girl knocked out in river diving accident

Marilyn Wick­er, 14, of Hinton, was found unconscious after diving from a rock into the Kanawha River at Falls View near Gauley Bridge. She was admitted to Laird Memorial hospital in Montgomery at 1 p.m. in serious condition as doctors sought a skull fracture diagnosis via X rays.

Marilyn Wicker Hinton Laird Memorial Hospital Montgomery Kanawha River Falls View Gauley Bridge

Senate hearing on Mundt Nixon bill faces mixed testimony

Foster testified he earns 65 dollars a week and declined to link his income to the Mundt Nixon bill. Ferguson pressed about Russian sources and claimed the U S seeks world domination. Marcantonio defended liberal views, Fraenkel condemned the bill as unconstitutional, Hines backed it for the AFL, and the Farmers Union warned of rights violations and harm to cooperatives. Wiley highlighted possible Communist influence in telegrams to opponents. Separately the Loyalty Review Board added 32 groups to its subversive list, joining about 90 named last November.

Foster Ferguson R-Mich Poland Czechoslovakia United States Vita Marcantonio New York Fer-gusan Mercantonio Communist Party Marcantonio Marcantonia America J . Osmond K. Fraenkel American Civil Liberties Union Lewis G. Hines American Federation of Labor National Farmers Union Wiley Farmers Union Farmers Cooperatives House Committee On un-American Activities Senate Federal Loyalty Review Board Clark State Department NBC Latin America Borpia Alberto Gandero Gandero Allen House Chenoweth Voice of America Congress Jena Ketch Borgia Ferguson R.mich Truman NSC the Nations Broadcasting Co Congressional U. S Charles R. Denny Denny

U S Arranges Release Talks On Lebanon Internees

Spokesman Michael J McDermott said 41 Americans held after the USS Marine Corps incident in Lebanon are willing to return directly to the United States. The State Department aids arrangements and all are in good health. Marshall sent a letter to Eliahu Epstein acknowledging Ben Gurion’s gratitude for U S recognition and expressing hope for peace in Palestine and Israel’s cooperation with the United Nations.

Nts Tate Michael J. McDermott Spoxes Nan Marshall Pinkerton USS, Marine Corp Lebanon United States Department McDermott Eliahu Epstein Washington Israel U. S David Ben Gurion United Nations Palestine Community of Nations

Griffith Urges Strong America to Deter War

Paul H. Griffith of Uniontown Pennsylvania long time national commander of the American Legion told the Charleston Rotary Club that the United States must build a stronger combined military and air force to enforce peace. He warned of rising Russia aimed at clashing with the US and urged admitting 200000 displaced persons within three years balancing costs and humanitarian needs.

Paul H. Griffith Uniontown American Legion United States Injo Charleston Griffith United Nations Legion 1 1 S Griffith Congress

Place on School Board Sought by Nitro Man

Fred Cooke of Nitro asked Kanawha county court to certify him as a candidate to replace Charles P. McCabe Sr as board of education member. McCabe’s Loudon district seat and reelection plans are discussed alongside state law restricting more than two members from a single district.

Fred Cooke Nitro Kanawha County Court Board of Education Charles P. McCabe Cooke McCabe A. S. I.thomas, Jr LN. McDaniel Loudon L. N. McDaniel Thomas Cherleston

Labor ruling delays coal dispute hearings and tensions rise

Goldsborough extends temporary restraining order in the coal dispute and schedules next hearings. The government seeks an injunction to force bargaining, citing Truman seizure of the railroads and Norris LaGuardia precedents. Unions counter that coal miners are not federal employees and challenge the extension as overbroad.

Goldsborough John L. Lewis Lewis National Labor Relations Board Southern Coal Producers Assoc Goldsborough Das Supreme Court Truman Lewin

Ripley Man Injured in Two-Truck Crash Near Here

Basil Casto, 26, of Ripley, was unconscious in a local hospital after a crash on Route 21 four miles south of Ripley. He rode in the back of a dump truck when it was struck by the trailer of a ore truck, leaving him injured.

Ripley Basil Casto Here Casto

DMV Opens Earlier To Serve Public Morning Peak

The State Department of Motor Vehicles will start operations at 8:30 a.m. next Tuesday instead of 9:00 a.m. The offices will close at 4:30 p.m. Commissioner Don McClaugherty announced the change, saying more people arrive before 9 a.m. and the earlier start will better serve the public.

State Department of Motor Vehicles Inestead Don McClaugherty McClaugherty

Car Leaves Road Injuring Two Near Hernshaw

Two people were injured slightly at 4:30 p.m. yesterday when a car left U.S. Route 116 near Hernihaw, plunged over an embankment and landed in a shallow creek bed. Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Morgan of Prenter, Boone County, received treatment at Charleston General Capital for minor bruises and lacerations and were discharged. Mr. Morgan said he lost control of the car just before it left the road.

U.S. Rt. 116 Hernihaw Carl E. Morgan Prenter Boone County Charleston General Capital

Coal Concern Chartered Alkol Coal Co Inc Granted Charter

Coal Concern Chartered Alkol Coal Co Inc with authorized capital stock of 25000 was granted a charter yesterday by the secretary of state. Paid in capital is 10000 and incorporators are R L Morgan and Maude M Morgan of Cameo and Frank J EAN of Woodville.

Alkol Coal Co., Inc Secretary of State R. L. Morgan Maude M. Morgan Cameo Frank J. Ean Woodville

Battle for Latrun and Jerusalem Border Skirmishes

Arab forces cling to Latrun outskirts as Jewish troops push south of the highway in a major flanking move. Beit Jiz and Beit Susin fell. fighting continues along Latrun to Bab El Wad as Jerusalem’s modern city remains contested and Zir'in falls to Israeli troops near Jenin in a widening front.

Beit Jiz Beit Susin Jerusalem Latrun Bab el Wad Forge Bab el Wad United Nations Old City Abdullah Trans-Jordan

Truce plan debate continues amid UN council rift

The Jewish Agency presses for a Palestine truce plan while Russia and others back similar US proposals. The UN council remains split with six abstentions and a mix of yes votes on force. Arabs impose 48 hour cease fire limits but no council action emerges. Aubrey E. H.den denounces Britain as pro Arabs.

Jewish Agency For Palestine Russia United States Ukraine France Colombia Britain Syria China Canada Belgium Argentina Arab League Amman Trans-Jordan Aubrey Ehban Israel

Marshall warns propa ganda threat to future integrity

Marshall criticizes continued propaganda by the Soviet Union and cautions that short term diplomatic advantages from such campaigns undermine long term integrity. He argues the State Department must counter propaganda to sustain a basis for profitable negotiations and world stability despite limits on free expression in totalitarian systems.

State Department Soviet Union Marshell

Taft foresees long Senate sessions and convention timing

Senate and House leaders will meet Tuesday to map a full program. Taft said the Senate will hold seven hour daily sessions and may meet Wednesday night and other evenings the following week. If appropriations miss deadlines, Congress may convene between the Republican and Democratic conventions. Four other important measures remain. Congress may resume after the two conventions.

Atomic Commission Taft Senate House Congress

Bar Assoc Postpones Meeting to Thursday

The Charleston Bar Association postpones its weekly meeting to next Thursday at 12 30 pm. The session, previously set for today, will be at the Daniel Boone Hotel as announced by president William T. O'Farrell.

Bar Assoc Charleston Bar Assoc William T. O'Farrell Daniel Boone Hotel

Tudor Service Planned At Mortuary Today

Funeral services for Mrs Beatrice Jessie Tudor 61 will be held at 2 40 pm today at Simpson mortuary chapel in Morristown NJ with Rev Harry S Longley officiating A second service will be held at 2 30 pm tomorrow at Brown mortuary Montclair NJ Burial will follow in Evergreen cemetery Morristown She was the wife of James Harvey Tudor and daughter of the late Frederick and Jessie Pan taenius Surviving are her son James Harvey Tudor Jr two brothers two sisters and a sister in Florida

Avander Banstort Owen and Barth Otta Caldwell Ray O. D. Beventer Buriat Sweden Coopers Syoek Mer. Cavender Mia Ola Cavender Betty Jane Swasyer Charleston Ray Cavender South Marion Beard Ralph Find LW. Caventer, Jr Mr. Cavender SPOCR Andrew Hignoonl Montgomery Hospital Hie Wits Bliabarnithe Roscham Metewret Chaffin Igh- Boal Andrew, Jr Waitesville Paul Mighron Bervice Wit Higneon E. Stump Sunset Memorial Mouth With Acmatrang Mortuary Whiteville Bl Akers Jaffery Wilfred Jeffery Ronella Bail Hewete Ids Hager Gtorne Nichols Cit Frey Ard & Brother Crean Blanken Ahip Weat Hamlin Simpson Mortuary Chapel Beatrice Jessie Tudor Virginia Av S.E Harry S. Longley St. John's Episcopal Church Brown Mortuary Montclair N. J Evgreen Morristown Tudor James Harvey Tudor Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corp Frederick and Jessie Westall Pantaenius St. John’s Episcopal Church The Pastime Club James Harvey Tudor, Jr Scotch Plains Harry Charles Pantaenius Eleanor Pantaenius Doris Kipp Florida

MacArthur Weighs Democratic Prez Bid Amid Civil Rights Firestorm

General MacArthur faces pressure from Southern Democrats angry at President Truman's civil rights stance. He said on March 9 he would run if nominated but would not campaign. He currently has 10 pledged first ballot votes and may appear later to explain his views on the Orient. He stressed timing and political doubt could hinder his return before or after the convention.

Japan Orient MacArthur

WVU Students Canoe 180 Miles to Wheeling From Morgantown

Two West Virginia University students Charles Dickman of Wheeling and John Mastroni of Beckley set out from Morgantown on a 180 mile canoe trip to Wheeling. They planned to paddle the Monongahela to Pittsburgh then the Ohio to Wheeling, sleeping along riverbanks and cooking their own meals. They carried Army ponchos for sleeping bags. Dickman said he wanted to see what the trip is like. Mastroni joined to help.

WVU Sindente Wheeling Morgantown West Virginia University Charles Dickman John Mastroni Beckley Monongahela Pitts Surgh Ohio Bickman Mastroni

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