Rites Set for A Waller Conductor in City Hospital Death
Funeral services are planned Wednesday for Arthur W. Waller a Baltimore and Ohio railroad conductor who died after a sudden illness in the City hospital. The Rev W T Gifford will officiate with interment in Flemington I O F cemetery. Waller a Taylor County native lived in Parkersburg and served 40 years on the Grafton to Parkersburg run. He was a member of the Methodist Church at Baileytown A F and A M and the Mystic Shrine. He is survived by his wife Pansy Abel Waller and several children and siblings. Services follow a brief viewing at the Bartlett Funeral home and Baileytown church services.
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San Francisco
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Clarksburg
Glenn Waller
Morgantown
Lennie Powell
Warren
Sarah Greathouse
Steubenville
City Police Report 19 Weekend Arrests
Memorial Day weekend brought 19 arrests in the city police docket. Thomas E. Gardner of Reeds faced hazardous driving and forfeited 26 dollars after missing police court. He was taken into custody at West Main and U. S. Route 50 at 1 10 a.m. Friday. Arthur Lee Clelland of Route 4 Fairmont was arrested at 2 35 a.m. Sunday for running a stop sign and also forfeited bond. Fourteen drunks and three forgers were reported for the period.
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Expect No Widespread Draft Reform Sparks Fearful Debate
A report argues for six months basic military training for 18 year olds with options for advanced training. It warns that expanded preparedness could invite extermination in atomic warfare and leaves legislators uneasy about the schooling impact.
Train 950000 Veturned From Page One
The passage notes a dramatic drop in national readiness describing American forces as a hollow shell. It argues such weakness invites aggression and praises peacetime vigilance against threats to the homeland.
Voting Places for Grafton City Council Election
City Finance Commissioner John A. Newcome announced the voting places for 13 precincts in the City of Grafton Council election on Tuesday June 3. Precincts include Keener's Garage Club Room West Main Street Metho dist Church George Todd's Residence Court House Mayor's Office Elks Club East Grafton School Morgan's Garage Garrison School Fred Robinson's Residence Chevrolet Garage Otto Sturm's Residence West Grafton School. Polls open 6:30 a.m. and close 7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
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Tornado Toll Hits Arkansas and Oklahoma Towns
Destructive weather across Arkansas and Oklahoma leaves dozens dead or missing with Pine Bluff sobered by mass casualties. In Leedey Oklahoma six killed and about 25 injured as townside devastation spreads. National Guard deployed, homes destroyed, and hospitals overwhelmed amid reports of widespread loss including many children.
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Grafton's Spring Carnival Opens Tonight
Opening night in West Graf ton for Grafton’s Spring carnival features eight rides three side shows and various specialties at the old fairgrounds lot. The fair includes a ferris wheel loop ride chair-o-plane swings aeroplanes pony ride and children’s car ride with Hank the Cowboy and the Foggy Junain Boys from Fairmont plus radio station WMMN.
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Tragic Weekend Claims Multiple West Virginia Victims
A series of accidents and shootings in West Virginia ends in tragedy. Samuel Hamrick, 9, dies at home after a Sunday game in Webster Springs. Rolland Rust, 8, fatally hurt in Charleston area when a pistol discharged while relatives inspected it. Otha Burdette, 24, dies from a gunshot head wound inflicted by his 10-year-old father, who had prior felonious assault charges. Police label the shooting accidental in one case and confirm a fatal head wound in another.
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Charleston
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One room Roderic schoolhouse closed after rural schools built
GOODWIN reports the Roderic schoolhouse is not in use. The one room schoolhouse was closed when new rural schools were constructed a few years ago, leaving the building idle.
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Funeral Today for A. M. Poling at Knottsville Church
Funeral services were held at Knottsville church for A M Poling 8 died Saturday. A native of Marvout county he lived much of his life in Preston county before moving to Knottsville in 1941. He was a farmer and a member of the First Brethren church. Burial followed in Knottsville Cemetery. He was born March 1, 1862, son of Henson R. Poling and Margaret Bolinger Poling. His wife Mary died in December 1941. Surviving: Iva Poling Mrs Rhoda Hovat ter Route 1 Grafton Mrs Louisa Cox Thornton James F Poling Baltimore two brothers Reason Poling Kasson Levi Poling Grafton. Conducted by Revs Stoneking Groves and Stanley F Hauser.
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Sos Steary Marin Poung
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Army court martial sentences Murray for diamond theft
Col Edward J Murray of California was sentenced to ten years in prison at hard labor and dismissal from the Army for misappropriating about 500 diamonds valued at 1210 000 while custodian of Bank of Japan vaults He was arrested in San Francisco last February after returning from Japan The case prompts discussion of Congress adjournment and potential special sessions amid coal strike talks and soft coal negotiations.
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Coal Strike and 80 Day Junction Sought by Attorney General
A report outlines a plan to hold a coal strike decision for 80 days with a 60 day initial period. The attorney general seeks a national labor relations board action, while union leadership and railroad interests debate whether to accept a latest offer or strike. A vote could escalate to the president for final direction under law.
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Toledo
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Bush trial date not set for Raleigh prison case
Continued from page one report states the trial of Bush and his alleged captors at Raleigh state prison has no date set yet.
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