Deaths and Funerals Roll Through Beckley Area
A string of death notices from Beckley and surrounding towns lists Mrs Dorothy Man Robinson 45 of Stanford died Sunday after a long illness. Other obituaries include Cart Daniel 5% of Fairdale James Staff physician at the DuPont Hospital, Eli Mall Blankenship 96 of Clear Fork, and Narry F West 60 of Crab Orchard. Funeral services set for Fairdale Free Will Baptist Church Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home handling arrangements. Burial plans mention Saxon Summers and Beckley area churches with multiple survivors across families.
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D. Robinson
Dorothy Man Robinson
Stanford
Dorn
Grima Robison
Whilt Robinson
Mt. Vernon
Cart Daniel
Fairdale
Bor Dce
Saxon
Taurmond
Fiza Penvy Daniel
Becklay
Raymond
Quingard
Winford
Cyle
Arthur
Martinsville
Kyle
Glen Dauviel
Thes
Hisie Raneth
Hedford
Marie Meaty
Eaton, Va
Georgia Davies
Beckley
Fairdale Free Will Baptist Church
Doff Harvey
Wesley Grose
Clint Hetierson
Orville Slover
Mike Poteya
Duster Daniel
Tandy Cole
Havil Covey
Eugene Webb
Tne
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
Eli Mall Blankenship
Clear Fork
Sun Hill Methodist Church
Gene Smith
Toler
Sun Fill
Blankenship
Beckley Hospital
Tme
Ysopert U
Warren
James
DuPont
Leo Lamb
Daniels
Wilmington
Del.t
Sumtayi Daniels
Kennett Square
Shirley Pa 'Donnell
Callee Cemetery
Mount Tati
Narry F. West
Crab Orchard
Wevear
Williams
MacArthur
Arel Rass Fyans
Worley Rd
West Palm Beach
Fla
Lester
Aria and
Paradine Byvans
Ife
Dayland Night Garage
Lorene Collins Evins
Worley md
Stephen
Barbara Kay) ‘Kaeh
Miami
Minnie
Bostic Avec
Curtis
Margaret) Koonig
Lake Worth
Rose and Queseoberry
Sand
Lick
Georgia
Aod
Wyoming County
Eiward
Ela
Donald
Joan
Mack Cline
Simon
Kndson
Baltimore
Edward Brown
Ray
Hazel Callaghan
Jenkin Jones
Shepperd
Clear Faork
Jack Keaton
Raymond Cook
Dorothy Cyclone
Hyattsville
L. Buckland
Seat Pleasant
Robertson and Fogle
Herbert Huckland
Pineville
Keyser-Bryant
Willard
Com- Cina
Ida Shuck
Matoaka
Bailey
Princeton
Paul
J Hall
Stevens
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Shuck
James Vines
They
Fiat Top Methodist Church
Barn
Matonka Rebekah
Lodge and
United Daughters of American Confederacy
Charles Everct
Pops
Charlie Jones
South
Kanawha St
Jong
Horn
Virginia
Ena Erra
Bay
Birmingham
Aln
Albert
Winnie Jones
Metter
Centrallpet
New Counsel Plas
Stenty
Baptist Church
Tennessee
Beckley Lodge
Meg
Stratton High
Foreman
Hanes
Blanche
Tive Sons
Joe A
Houston
Charles BR
Tive Sisters
Alice Williams
Alto
Columbus
Ohig
Tha
Memphis
Andl
Moss
Cleveland
Ohio
Lawrence
Crlky
Inez Rakes
Inez C. Rakes
George
Lydia Ann Worley
Daniels Missionary Hoplist Church
Daniel Rakes
Paw
Hileeny Smith
Clarance
Geraldine) Bower
Anna Lee Meadall
Raymond C
Charles Worley
Jumping Branch
Clarence Worley
Trial delay sought as Foreman joins Ray defense
Percy Foreman of Tonston enters the Ray murder defense in Tennessee. Foreman will seek a continuance until after New York's Day as a jail-side plan unfolds. The move follows last-minute addition of famed Texas attorney Tayemain to the defense, signaling possible strategy shifts and heightened courtroom drama.
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Hy Bna
Quigg
Foreman
Mossley
Miami
Fla
Mossler
Melvin Tame Powers
Shelby County
Hanes
William N. Morris
Shelby
Jolum
Jerry
Foremani
Ray
Arthur J. Hanes
Altar Jr
Hanse
Link Between Nixon Plot And RFK Killing Sought
New York UPI dispatch reports an Arab family from Yemen with two shipping clerk sons arraigned on conspiracy to commit murder and criminal solicitation charges tied to an alleged plot against president elect Richard M. Wixpon. Each held under 100000 bond. A legal aid lawyer said they have funds to hire counsel. They face a Brooklyn court hearing Tuesday as a grand jury pursues the case.
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New York
UPI
Yemen
Richard NM
Wixponson
Legal Aid Society
Brooklyn
Secret Service
Nixon
Sep
Robert F. Kennedy
Los Angeles
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
Kennedy
Hussein
New York Daily News
Abdu Ahmad
York
Fla
Hull
Funeral notices for Hanson and Rakes siblings
Obituaries report Herbert Hanson Jr of Cra Orchard dying in hospital at 8 25 am with a large surviving family, and Inez C Rakes of Daniels dying after long illness aged 73. Also noted are details on service arrangements, family survivors, and local funeral home handling arrangements. Also included is a broader crime story about Nixon era alleged plots with suspects and police activity.
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Herbert Theodore Hanson Jr
Cra Orchard
Winding Gulf Coals
Eccles
United Mine Workers of America
Bork
Wickham
Herbert
Sally Day Vanson
Husden
Hid
Sadie Snuffer Hanson
Jimmy
Clifford
O ‘Sandra
Joannn
Janet
Maryann
Frank
Akron
Ohio
Kathleen Pray
Solan
Cody
Rose Andjaueverery Funeral Home
World War I Armistice Remembered Across Europe
On the November eleventh anniversary a wave of emotion sweeps Europe as veterans and citizens mark the armistice that ended World War I. Parades fill Paris with President de Gaulle overseeing ceremonies at iconic sites. Across Poitiers Warsaw and Rome crowds recall battles, while high school protests and graffiti reflect lingering tensions and memory of the dead.
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Poitiers
Warsaw
Rome
Brussels
Compiegne
Paris
Ferdinand Foch
Armericans
Jéhn J. Pershing
Train fatality near Hemphill shocks hunting party
Louis Gouge a 59 year old Hemphill man was killed when he stepped off the path of a train and was struck by a Norfolk and Western passenger train approaching from the opposite direction near Hemphill as he hunted for a dog. Police reported the crossing incident occurred Sunday.
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Welch
Bre Dowell County
Norfolk and Westest
Louis Gouge
Hemphill
Amendment To Rewrite Judicial Section Of State Constitution Under Discussion
Virginia conference on constitutional reform explores amending the judicial section. Gov Smith and the administration back a revised framework to speed court action and align with societal demands. The effort follows last week's election and aims to modernize state government structure.
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Tees
Thilett C. Smith
Stata
Smith
The
Nile
Jordan Charges Napalm Attack By Israeli Jets
A battle near the Jordan River below the Sea of Galilee is described as Israeli jets and ground forces clashing with Jordanian troops. Reports cite napalm drops, bazooka fire, and civilian injuries while both sides accuse the other of aggression. The United Nations monitors the ongoing Palestinian refugee issue amid resumed violence and stalled peace efforts.
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Jordan
United Press International
Galilee
Mary
Amman
Jordaniver
Jerusalem
Asidot-Yaacov
Tater
Israel
al Mainni
Middle East
United Nations
Detonites Fodry
Lond 6 Continuetd Boom Space Venture Report
A fragmented item notes Col Georgy Heregavai on a 96 hour orbital set with 26 aboard Soyuz 3 and unmanned Soyuz 2 probe activities. The text mentions launch on Ont 25 and practice approach maneuvers in pace with Soyuz 2.
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Venture
Col. Georgy Heregavai
Apace
Police Beat Reports Drunken Driving Charges
A Sophia woman Margaret Marie Smith, 44, was booked in Raleigh Downty Toth at 12:15 am today on drunken driving and lack of operator license charges. Numerous other arrests include Carey Lewis Volmes, 10, for speeding, Tommy B. Tight, 38, for drunken driving, Priscilla Manicec for drunken driving. Obscene language arrest for John Smithson, 18, and Cecil V. Fleming cited for drunken driving. Canvass details from Charleston and election notes follow with arrests for drunkenness and trespassing. Cars involved in weekend incidents show minor damage with no injuries reported.
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Sophia
Margaret Marie Smith
Raleigh Downty Toth
Smith
Turnpike
Carey Lewis Volmes
Rock Creek
Ta May Fox
Holnwassas
Lorena Wallace
Tommy B. Tight
Lockwood
Priscilla Manicec
Rawlings St
Joe Rodriguez
John Smithson
Hargrove ‘Terrace
Beckley Palice
Smithson
Rodriguez
Cecil V. Fleming
North Heber St
Charleston
UPI
Caivassers
Sagistrate Rodriguez
Windto ‘Otes
E. Lilly
Beaver
Berkley
Wy . Thttchinson
Willisins St
Baylor C. Smith
Sinnaford
Hocket Smith
Naleith County
Hutchinson
Naleigh County
Dina French
Daniels Wa
South Foyet
Booker Streets
Bonise Lclen Turner
South Fayette St
Acconiing
Hackney
Furser
U. S
Lawrence FB. Lucas
Daniels
Virginia St
Frances Jime Perry
Perry
Nixon Moves Toward Inauguration in Quiet Dignity
Nixon and Johnson discuss transition details as the president-elect plans to reach New York by six, after lunch at the White House with the Johnsons. Humphrey visits briefly to pledge cooperation on Vietnam policy and to reassure bipartisan unity before Nixon’s January inauguration.
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Washington
Tiny
Nixons
White House
Hhe
Pat
Qlio
Trick
New York
Kennedy Airport
Johnson
Dana Rusk
Nixon
Vietnam
Vic
Libert H. Humphrey
Virgin Islands
Mumphrey
Escaped convict suspected in state liquor store robbery
Charleston reports an escaped Mowndsville Penitentiary inmate, George FE Brown, suspected in a 2129.72 dollar robbery of a state liquor store. Brown, 3, from White Sulphury Springs, fled on foot after brandishing a .32 caliber pistol. Police searches continue as temperatures range widely and snow blankets Des Moines and surrounding areas.
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Nagers
Widican
Panhandle
West Virginia
Peter D. Beyer
George Wallace
Counies
Charleston
UPI
Mowndsville
George FE. Brown
Ger
Chambers A
Williston Amu
Adair
Town
Fragmented OCR Summary Section
The readable fragments reference names and places in a damaged notice style. Key entities appear sparsely, with unclear dates or events. No coherent event or outcome can be confirmed from the fragmentary text provided.
Church Council Adopts Caution On Scientific Power
The Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York faced adjournment after Mr Read was absent. Dr Read urged an end to “playing God,” warning scientists and mystics about meddling with heredity and fate. He cited “Welwelinocrats” and yogis as examples, urging responsibility. Tomorrow’s session includes devotions at 9:15 a.m. and the annual business meeting before noon adjournment.
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Iripromptu
Read
Tontorrew
First Aid Calls Berkley Rescue Squad Responses Today
The Berkley Fire Department Rescue Squad was dispatched to 0725 South Fayette St at 7 40 a m where Sttatt Taylor was dead on arrival A later call to 407 Wortey Rd reported ill A Ross Evans 62 was taken to Appalachian Regional Hospital by 2 focal ambulance A rescue lead attended North Weber Street where Mrs 7 Eriley fainted and recovered after oxygen was administered
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Berkley
Appalachian Regional Hospital
North Weber Street
7_ Eriley
Worley Road
Bugler Whose Taps Ended War Still Can't Believe It
DENISON TX UP On 4 ivcesing November day 60 years ago Pvt Harley Benson Edwards placed the cold mouth piece of his bugle to his lips blew taps and became a part of history. Edwards travels the state to play at army reunions and funerals of veterans. His wife said he donated his bugle to the Smithsonian in Washington two years ago after France begged for it. John J. Pershing reportedly encouraged him to share the sound for Armistice signals. Now 74 the veteran recalls the moment and repeats the performance at a Veterans Day gathering in Linden Texas.
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Paris
Pitttsburgh
UPI
Pittsburgh
Frank P. Dixon
Allegheny County Health Department
A0th Infantry
Touneau
Fraties
War Department
Dixon
United States
Denison
Tex
Harley Benson Edwards
Edwards
Holt
John J. Pershing
Jim
Linden
Mons
Compiegne
Erist
France
Pershing
Smithsonian
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Eli Blankenship
Robert Warren
James Lamb
Dr. Warren
Harlow Warren
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Ino Beckley
Harry E. West
Azel Evans
Harry Taylor
Harry L.taylor
Mit
Hope
Roger Taylor
Adil
George Taylor
Lizzie
Mt Hope
Roger M
John
Woof
MS Hope
Jaronson
Mallory and Wylay
Jo Beckley
Ritchiel and Johnson Funeral
Pendig
Mrs. G. McCormick
Lamb
Gon Nan Oteen
Mospit
Genel. Church
Odtey Lilly
Tracy Rife
Benny Thompson
Don Ellison
Woodrow Searbranch
Calfec Funeral Home
Charles Jones
Foreman Takes
Ray Case
Percy Foreman
RFK
Herbert Hanson Jr
Daniels Missionary Baptist Church
Finley Prewitt
Blue Jay
J.’ W. Nunn
Burisla
Worley
Continent
Charles de Saulle
Arch of Triumph
Notre Dame Cathedral
Champs Elysee
Gilles Tontin
Tantin
Owe
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Fou
Weller
Wind
Camp Dix
Dixa
Parkersburg
UPS
Cherler
Hancock County
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Alendmert
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Murphy's
Demaora Betty Baker
Moorefield
Woust
John I Rogers
Fran Koy
Af Lilly
Shady Spring
Epperly
Emil Jenlings Jr
Sfidnden St
Tennings
Slyday
Pete K. Galiet
Springfield
Geant
Bontho
Hager i
Fox
Stilo Polles
Shevil's
Joyquile
Tay JL. McCreery
Grover
Sateday
Pie-Way Shoe Mart
Slip
Paul McMahon
Cecil C. Harvey
Thomas Keller
Deekey
Fath
Omaha
Neb
Des Moines
Cohen
Church Council
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