Deaths And Funerals In Roanoke And Nearby Areas
Obituaries list John Hormain 68 of Beckley and Brooklyn native died after a long illness in Charleston hospital. He left a widow, seven children, and a sister, with services planned in Roanoke at Oakey’s Funeral Home. Also noted are Artie Spangler of Roanoke, a Toledo widow, and Portone Pate Portone of Winston-Salem, all with funeral arrangements and burial details in local cemeteries.
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John Hormain
Beckley
Brooklyn
Walnesday
Panevall
Parlay Chapel
Toler Dhehargn
Willy
Cunard
Feleds
Charleston
Horm
Lynchburg
Ule Wesley
Nannie Herndon
Finecrest Sanirium
Aury
M. Duyee Collins
Chicago
Calvin
Rowland
Horhech
Garsan
Donald
St. Aluons
John Shanon
Roanoke
Ane Alstor
Mel
Aliee Jamson
Chiccago
Hvatier
Bernice
Plitslough
Erandchildren
Fox Artie
Spangler
Wockley
Oakey
Funeral Home
Moanoke
Fairview Cometry
Fle
Beckey
Mra
Hoyd
Pete Torlone Pate ‘Porlone
Winston Salam, &. C
Ladan
Winston-Salem
Melton
Obituary notes for Raymond McCoy and Guy Workman
Funeral services for Raymond McCoy longtime Mount Hope resident were held today in Sirasola after a heart attack at a Bhrasain hospital. He was employed at Meniver Company and survived by his wife Mrs. Marlo Arthur McCoy, two sisters and one brother. Also noted is the funeral for Guy Workman of Lansing who died after a brief illness. he leaves a wife Maryle and multiple children and siblings. The bodies are at Dot Payne Funeral Home in Wayatteville.
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Raymond McCoy
Bln
Ethel Craft de Belle
Pucks Mrmch
Pamiphere
Guy Workman
Lansing
Bockley
Horn
Powellton
Bie Jale Alten Dix
Clementine Mill Jee Workman
Kielde
Maryle Lewis Workman
Clifford G
William Awbatt
Edmonds
Ais
Thermia Workman
Chicaro
Maei Loschinski
Urichgillr
Ohio
Ants Schlough
Madison
Lois Wikinson
Levittown
Dixie Johnson
Patrick Air Freee Taso
Wallace
Chartle
Ramsey
Allen D
Flora Lync, Fing
Charleston
Miss Ellen
Warkovin
Edlily Minnix
Sow
Phyettevitts
Aidd
Susan Mitchell
Barsboursville
Lindsey Shrewsbury Funeral Arrangements Reported
Lindsey Allan Shrewsbury nine months old died Sunday at University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville. Born July 19 1967 he was a son of Tandy and Bina Aen ews Sheevesbury of Odd. Body returned for services to Quesenberry Funeral Home.
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Lindsey Shrewsbury
Lindsey Allan Shrewsbury
Odd
University of Virginia’ Hospital
Charlottesville
Tandy
Bina Aenews Sheevesbury
Fase
Fom
Patman Targets Foundations in Tax Dodges Probe
Washington reports show Representative Patman criticizing tax exempt foundations for funding of the Vietnam War and avoiding disclosures. He calls for tighter oversight, alleging some foundations misuse charity status to shield wealth and influence foreign aid. The hearing highlights concerns over foundations funding foreign governments and the allocation of receipts during the conflict.
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Tousamallti
Svbeomudtter
Waltons Soi
Congress
Patman Gald
West Virginia Human Rights Conference Aims Dialogue
State Human Rights Commission hosts a conference focusing on addressing discrimination and prejudice through dialogue. Law enforcement officers attend a Wednesday workshop to gain insights for peaceful solutions, with mayors police chiefs and community leaders invited to participate and share concerns.
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Stith
State Human Rights Commission
Smile
Hummn Ciety
Com-T
Merce
Jnydie Htlend
Sprouse Urges Plan To Keep Youth Home
Democratic gubernatorial candidate James Sprouse outlined a plan to retain West Virginia youth, proposing improvements to education and expanded free college and job training assistance for students who commit to staying. He cited data showing high outmigration among 18 to 24 year olds and a shortage of teachers willing to stay in-state.
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Sprouse
Guarleston
UPL
James Sprouse
Montay
West Virginia
Mortis Harvey College
Woman Shot In Leg Listed as Fair Woman
Jully Banks of Motary sustained a .22 caliber bullet wound to the leg while walking near Mott's Market around 2 am Monday. She was treated at Beckley Hospital after the bullet was removed. Police report suggests possible ricochet. Other arrests followed a late Monday incident at Raleigh County Jail involving Lessie Quesenberry, Antonio Warrant, and Moses Whitehead on charges including resisting an officer and profanity in public.
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Jully Banks
Motary
Beckley Hospital
Payelle
Mott's
Pollee Sg
Duesell
Moll's
Wey
Miss Banks
Pat Fiew
Beechley
Mike Snehenh
Moses Whitehead
Past Park
Raleigh County
Jol Monlay
Grant to West Virginia college for new library
A UPI report states the U S Office of Education awarded 600000 800000 a book to West Filiooly State College in West Virginia to build a new library. It mentions Senate Robert Byrd and others in the project and cites a total 18 million figure for the library initiative.
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Washington
UPI
U. S. Office of Education
West Filiooly State College
West West Virginia
Robert Byrd
Reg
Migs Ranelolyt
U S Urged To Pull Troops From Europe
Senator James J. Pearson of Kansas urged a major withdrawal of American troops from Western Europe. He said troops act as hostages to the United States pledge to defend against a Soviet attack, questioning the credibility of the pledge and doubting its future credibility. He spoke as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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Washington
James J. Pearson
Europe
U.S
Kansas Republican
Fonsi
Senate Armed Services Commit
Western
Vietnam
Nnt
Hin
United States
Senate
Pearson
Kansas
Tle
Johson
Vietnam War Moves and U S Air Strikes Reported
The dispatch notes North Vietnamese mortar attacks on Hue and Phu Bai while U S Air Force F four jets debut in combat. Pilots fly 68 missions targeting Had Duong chemical plant near Waiphong with fires rising to 1500 feet. A Senate speech discusses European troop issues and balance of payments, linking potential Vietnam drawdown to broader budget effects.
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Morc Tand
Geling
South Vietnam
Hue
Phu Bai
Wiliam RB
Rosson
U.S
Tombat
North Vietnam
Panhandle
Fuir
Had Duong
Waiphong
Johnson defends admin at AFL-CIO conference address
President Johnson, amid an enthusiastic AFL-CIO conference crowd, defends his administration and questions self-criticism while noting prosperity. In California, Senator Kennedy tells San Fernando Valley State College students he opposes the war but would accept a draft if called. In Prague, Pavel Kalousek says Communists must accept other parties if they truly democratize the system.
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United Press International
Washington
Johnson
Jath International
Afl-Cio
Northridge
Calif
Robert W. Kennedy
San Fernando Valley State College
Vietnam
Prague
Pavel Kalout
Czechoslovakia
Becldley Moonshining Prosecuted Aids Drive Progress
Tracy Harper and two others faced federal charges in Charleston on moonshining counts. Harper received five years probation. Chambers and Alderman had judgment deferred and pending actions set. West Virginia Historical Drama Association fund drive raises money through various memberships to support an outdoor musical drama season.
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Beckleven
Beckleyman
Richwood Mos
Charleston
Tracy Harper
Lee C. Chambers
James J. Alderman
Chambers
Alderman
Macyie Scott
Clement L. Schulte
J. A. Daniel
Fredric
Friar
Edwin Ratehtte
Ail
Beckley
Icude
P.O. Tox
Reek
Fey
Wy Va
West
Virgina Historical Drama Association
France Holds Line in Tariff Talks at Geneva Conference
France rejects a West German proposal to raise imports, insisting any tariff cuts must be compensated by a U.S. declaration. Paris will not expand trade protection and seeks to lower the U.S. selling price tariff, aiming for better access for European petrochemicals to U.S. markets.
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Geneva
Fiebre
West Gereman
Europe
France
U.S
Jurors Selected To Hear SRC Case In Raleigh County
Raleigh County jurors were chosen to hear the State Road Commission versus C. L. Smith. The condemnation suit concerns property at Crab Orchard. Empaneled to hear the suit are Don Hoyd, Ronald Garten, Charles Massinoote, John AY Poo, FoI, Rameoy, J. J. Takes, Robert Saunders, Edgar E. Selliff, James Wood, Shirley Willames, Mrs. Steve Suptic, and Mrs. John Sehans.
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Raleigh County
Crient County
Toway
State Road Commission
C. L. Smith
Font
Crab Orchard
Empanelet
Quere
Don Hoyd
Ronald Garten
Charles Massinoote
John
AY Poo
Foi
Rameoy
J. J. Takes
Robert Saunders
Edgar E. Selliff
Janes Wood
Shirley Willames
Steve Suptic
John Sehans
Lawyer Takes 3 Powell Motions To High Court
Powell seeks relief on three motions before the state Supreme Court as his criminal contempt case and related defamation actions proceed. Esther James, a Harlem widow, accuses him of insults and seeks parole revocation. Powell has just returned from a Bahamas exile and faces up to 90 days in jail on multiple contempt counts.
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Adam Clayton Powell
State Supreme Court
Binsini
Esther James
Harlem
Powell
New York
Biwini
Bahamas
Wis
Aim Marek I
Raymond Rubin
Tunes
Tovwell
Puerto Rico
James
Fosveil
Henry Williams
Jin
Justice Dept Rejects Spocks Vietnam War Defense
Boston UpI reports the Justice Department rejects Dr. Benjamin Spock and four co defendants claims that participation in Vietnam, opposition to the war, and related acts are protected by the First Amendment. The government argues no court has held that counseling or abetting others to commit central unlawful acts falls under constitutional speech protections. Defense motions to dismiss based on war illegality are opposed as unfounded.
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Boston
UPI
Vietnam
Benjsmin
Spock
United States
Fecces
Republic of Vietnam
U.S
Paul F. Markhams
South Vietnm
Andum
District Court
Jalallack
Vieladin
McTions
Justice Department
Guos
Will
United Neval Nations
Ute
Cvetralhal
Hven
Defendassist
Joint Bid OKed by High Court Says
West Virginia Supreme Court held no state law violation in a joint bid for a four contracting job by Waller Chemicals. The court ruled the bid did not intend to affect market prices or supply and noted undue delay in challenging the contract, with Judge Thornton Berry filing a concurring opinion.
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Chearleaton
Two Line
Shute
Divisio A
Waller Chemicals, Inc
Afl Wheeling
Supreme Court
Waller
High Court
Adorite
Morgantown
Ohio Valley Supply Co
Sf Huntington
Frank Haymond
Haymond
Thornton Berry
Berry
Opin
Ion
Hercules Tir and Rubber Supply Co
Wes
Virginia
Notable Codefendants Named in Policy Debate Case
Codefendants include Rev. William Sloane Coffin of Yale University chaplain and Michal Ferber of Boston and Buffalo, Mitchell Goodman of New York, and Marcus Raskin, co director of the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington.
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William, Sloane Coffin
Yate University
Michal, Ferber
Boston
Buffalo
N.Y
Mitchell Goodman
New York
Marcus Raskin
First Lady urges away from couch analysis and self blame
Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson said Americans should not spend time on a collective psychiatrist couch. She urged not to be complacent but to keep striving, while criticizing political vows and the credibility of efforts abroad. The remarks addressed postwar Europe and U S troop withdrawals.
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U.s.-On
Couch
Ladybird
Washington
Wpt
Lyndon B. Johnson
Europe
Tax surcharge plan debated to avoid cutting poverty programs
Smathers indicated in the Senate that he would propose a 100 percent tax surcharge without spending reductions. The plan aims to attract liberal senators wary that spending cuts would harm antipoverty programs and city aid.
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Smathers
Senate
Labor Delegates Rally Amid Global Tests
The speaker declared that labor delegates have reached a turning point and must continue. He cited past national tests including world wars, the Truman Doctrine, the Berlin Airlift, and the Korean conflict, insisting the nation will not be found wanting.
State Reports $2 Million in Federal Contracts
West Virginia firms won over 2 million dollars in federal contracts in February, Gov. Hulett Smith stated. Grantsville fabricators Inc. received two contracts totaling 996000 to supply coveralls and landing boats, with most contractors based in the southern part of the state.
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Charleston
Ouster Appeal Nixed in Porter Removal Case
The West Virginia Supreme Court rejected an appeal seeking removal of Alvis Porter and Logan County Court Commissioner. This was the second removal case against Porter, following an earlier effort to oust him as constable.
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Charleston
Alvis Porter
Logan County
State Supreme Court
Porter
Last Marine Cadet Commissioned From Merit Training Program
Nicholas Countian, a native of Nicholas County West Virginia, becomes the last man commissioned in the Marine Corps Merit training program. Larry D. Mullins of Nettie near Richwood was the final enlistment in the program before its 1966 discontinuation. Mullins, 24, began night training at Pensacola in 1956 after studying at West Virginia University, with 2,204 men commissioned in the program since its 1959 start for non graduates with two years of college.
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Guys GiUeerl
Tax
UPD
Nicholas County
W. Va
Marine Corps
Larry D. Mullins
Nettie
Richwood
Mullins
Proeran
West Virginia University
Ulling
Pensagolith
Bla
Lower Voting Age Amendment Sought by Senator Randolph
Clarksburg area emergency squads and Sen. Jennings Randolph push for a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age to 38. The effort, tied to youth involvement from Vietnam era, seeks passage amid public support from local families and communities.
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Kington Surry
Clarksburg
Jennings Randolph
D-W
Elk Creek
Randolph
Nathaniel Church
Joseph Church
Lsw
Vietnam
Harrison County
Bridgeport
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Johny Herndon
Arthur Spangler
Sidney Dixie
Bidiy Dixie
Toledo
Ghia
Villow
Memingham
Ata
Edward Abram
Sylvia St
Gey Workman
Patman Raps
UIPT
Putin
Honels
Jon
Dalivart
Tr Sanifone Tayiy
Max Pyerner
Richmon Cleaners
Honey
Qur
Main Street
Oak Hill
MT. Hope
Mpawer
Justice Dept
Dr. Spock
Okeh
Nicholas Countian
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