Deaths and funerals in local communities mix of obituaries
Obituaries list Eugene Richards Arte Richards 64 of Pemberton and Jerreillinwee Me a retired miner with long local ties. Cora Belle Winso 75 of Ameagle dies after a long illness. Margaret Hatcher 68 of Medina Ohio formerly Old Crow Road buried at Cool Ridge Freewill Baptist Church. Multiple survivors listed with spouses and children. funeral homes include Curry, Rose and Quesenberry, and Jack K. Wallace. Funeral services for several other locals are noted with locations in Alum Creek Lewisburg Williamson Beckley and Mont Hope with arrangements pending.
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George Burton Kitchen
Pemberton
Huntington
Jerreillinwee
Cora Belle
Winso
Amengie
Beckley Hospital
Gayne
Clayton
Dal
Mitchell
Chicago
Kev
Carl Wingo
Dorothy
Marie Dean
Belle
Thelma Arthur
Del
Lillian
Stanley
Ameszle
Elvis Stover
Beckley
Loretta Holsten
Cleveland
Charlotte Thompson
Blair
Mary Ellen Woodrum
Philippines
Clarence Stover
Ameagle
Euna Estep
Verlina Walker
Luana Hadge
Amvagle
Valley Funeral Home
Whitesville
Margaret Hatcher
Medina
Ohio
Old Crow Road
Cool Ridge Freewill Baptist Church
George Speck
Blue Jay
Beaver
Rose and Quesenberry
George Millens
Cool Ridge
Shorty
Ilnese
George E Harvey Funeral Services Held at 2 P.M.
George E Harvey 74 of 205 Woodlawn Ave died in a local hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mellon Mortuary Chapel with Rev. C. S. Donnelly officiating. Burial follows at Sunset Memorial Park. Born October 16, 1893, he was a longtime Beckley resident and former Prudence and Harvey store manager in Sprague before retiring in the late 1950s. He was a member of First Baptist Church and Beckley Kiwanis Club. Surviving are a widow, one son Dr. Harold Harvey, eight grandchildren, two sisters, and one brother. The body lies in state at Melton Mortuary with visitation after 4 p.m. today. Pallbearers listed.
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Williamson
Bop
Ithe Chambers
Matewan
Barney
Tonis
Louise Vine Mitchen
Lina
William Tesee
Jitnese
Beckley
Gindal Williamson
Underwood
Kilsyth
Tyree
Mont Hope
Erest Barley
Wehlawn Memorial Park
Oak Wall
Boril
Umwa
Flora
Okie
Galin
Odell
Della Osborne
Nevada
Thelma
New Jersey
Shir Gringstall
Boston
Massanc Irs
Juanita Kincaid
Mount Hope
Him
Levis
War
Annie Woodie
Berwin
Sam
George E. Harvey
Woodlawn Ave
Mellon Mortary
C. S. Donnelly
Sunset Memorial
Short Ines
Morris and
Ellen Keatley Trarvey
Prudence and Harvey
New River Company
Sprague
First Baptist ‘Church
Bradley Infant Gravesine Service Notice
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Bradley af Beckley to be held at 1 a m Wednesday at Greenwood Memorial Park. Infant died today at 6 25 am in a local hospital. Survivors include sisters Panela and Chagette. Body resides at Ritchie and Foahnson Funeral Parlor.
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Robert Bradley Af
Beckley
Greenwood Memorial Park
Panela
Chagette
Ritchie and Foahnson
Miss Nable Tee Short Funeral Services Set
Funeral services for Miss Nable Tee Short 27 of Baileysville will be at 2 PM Wednesday at First Church of God Hadleysville. Reverends Beverly and Shannon will officiate. Burial will be Hatfield Cemetery Horse Creek. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Onnie Short. Died Saturday at home after transfer from Robertson and Foglesong Funeral Home Pineville to parental home at 4 PM today.
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Nable Tee Short
Armor seen south of Saigon as U S jets hit Viet Cong
U S forces report catching Communist armored vehicles near the Cambodian border and launching a massive air and artillery assault. Recon teams noted unusual armor south of Duc Lap while Stratofortresses bombarded guerrilla positions near Quang Ngai, dropping about 1.8 million pounds of bombs in six raids over two days.
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Saigon
Quang Nai
Quang Ngai
Congress Actions Expand War on Poverty and Programs
Congress continued to push war on poverty, expanding food stamp and school lunch programs, stiffening measures against racial discrimination, and barring discriminatory selection of federal juries as part of ongoing policy. March on Washington mentioned.
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Washington
City issues permits for remodeling and carport addition
Permits were issued for Frank McMillian of 33 Forest Ave to improve and remodel four existing dwellings at a total cost of 2000 dollars. On Thursday permission was granted to D. McNeil of 234 Klaus St to construct a carport valued at 304 dollars.
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Frank McMillian
Forest Ave
D. McNeil
Klaus St
Coal Companies Granted Appeal From $22,000 Verdict
The West Virginia Supreme Court granted an appeal to Beckley Coal, Inc. and Mary Ann Coals, both linked to Emil Cimala, in a $22,000 verdict arising from a suit by Mi ami Wiley Severt, Suzanne Severt, and their mother over a coal facility near Pierpoint. The Severts allege negligence and nuisance from mine entry, crushing, and loading operations causing dust noise and property damage.
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UPI
Siprente
Beckley Coals, Inc
Mary Ann Seals, Inc
Wysoming County
Beckley
Mary Ann Coats
Beckley Coats
Leverts
Severts
Funes
Npise
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One Escapee Caught Four Still At Large
Five youths escaped from Wasler County Jail with four still at large. David Kincaid, 18, captured near Romney after allegedly stealing a car. Curtis Lee Wolfe previously jailed for jailbreak. Remaining three, ages 16 and 17, fled to Vie Saint area. jailer William Foote injured in the melee and hospitalized in good condition.
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Wasler
David Kincaid
Rominey
Romney
Roya Idustrial
Astronauts Discuss Colds and Reentry Challenges
Astronauts including Cunningham and Eisele report nasal congestion and potential effects on reentry as ground control advises conserving decongestants. Doctor Zieglschmid confirms colds but not full illness, noting limited tablets aboard and ongoing monitoring during the mission preparations.
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Damage suit filed today for eighty five thousand dollars
Rev. Anthony S. Garges of Beckley filed a damage suit in Raleigh County Circuit Court seeking 85 000 for injuries from a collision on South Valley Avenue Aug 4 1967. He claims medical expenses totaling 4500 lost wages 8000 impairment pain embarrassment and future treatment. Robert B. Sayre represents the plaintiff.
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J Anthony S. Garges
Beckley
Raleigh County
Garges
Larry I.e
Charleston Sur
P. Ie Louvilayd Co
South Valley
Garnes
Clain
Robert B. Sayre
Moore Sprouse TV Debate Off as Quake Hits Perth
A Perth quake rattled the city of 300000, injuring none seriously but causing damage across western districts. In Merckers, six miles east, brief tremor left much of the town in rubble, with 20 seconds of shaking bringing down structures and prompting evacuations as Moore and James Sprouse dispute terms for a televised debate amid wider political turmoil.
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Njuries
Frank
Monlay
Vemor
Perth
David Brand
Ron
Merckering
VM. Edwards
Meckering
Archer
Walt
Edwards
Arkansas prison chief defends birdshot tactic at Guimmins farm
Supt Victor Urben defended firing birdshot into inmates during a cucumber picking work detail at Guimmins prison farm after about 100 prisoners protested. Twenty were injured and one possibly blinded as guards used shotgun fire amid a prior state scandal and Rockefeller reelection context.
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Cummins Prison Farm
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Victor G
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Ter Nurs
Guimminis Prion Farm
Mondiy
Ballot Dispute Over Senate Nominees Reaches High Court
In Charleston a legal fight seeks to force Secretary of State Bailey to remove certain Republican names from ballots across seven senate districts. The suit argues nominations were invalid if not submitted by the proper committee before deadlines. The case cites amended certificates, ballot printing timelines, and substantial compliance arguments.
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Charleston
State Supreme Conve
High Court
Robert Bailey
Bailey
Don Elkins
Logan
Robert Phillips
Elkins
Joseph Lighthurn
June Lew
Barler Walley
Democraticuxeowive
Thomas Yost
Dailey
Yost
Dave
Missiles Talks Hint at Nuclear Arms Pressure
The article notes Moscow's push for talks may mask concern over U S progress on multiple warheads for ICBMs and a claimed U S lead in nuclear capability, with references to hidden motives and strategic leverage in the arms race.
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Hobln Moscow
Russia
Correction in Divorce Report Cites Custody Decision
A Raleigh County Circuit Court divorce decree corrects a prior report by Raleigh Bertster. It states Mrs Vivian Pachula was awarded custody of their son with the father to provide tuition and other education costs and benefits.
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Raleigh
Bertster
Vivian Pachula
Raleigh County Circuit Court
Records Destroyer Sentenced In Federal Case
Khusru , of Williams Ww , pleaded guilty to destroying records in a Selective Service office. Suzanne Williams, Leverett Mass , received an indefinite sentence. The West Virginian earlier was sentenced in Huntington for failing to report for military service.
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urii—Jeanes
Fema
Williams
Temia
Suzanne Williams
Leverett
Mass
Miss Williams
Hunington
W. Va
Anilitary Service
Beter Write-In Request Nixed in Governor Race Bid
Secretary of State Robert Bailey rejected a request by Peter D. Beter to issue instructions for write-in votes in the November governor election. Bailey said the secretary is the chief registration official, not the chief election official, and that Beter sought to appoint non election officials as watchers. Beter, an independent Republican backing George Wallace, polled under 2.3 votes in the Republican primary after switching from the Democratic Party.
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Stite
Robert Bailey
Martley
Bailey
Peter D. Beter
Huntington
Beter
Wif
George Wallace
Deesident
Boter
Miners Readies Return Amid Contract Fallout
Miners from Alabama to Illinois faced extended benefits and a new holiday formula as negotiations lingered. Strikes began when the old contract expired, with many workers returning once the union did not call a stake vote. Jay warned pricing the contract required a year of operation by mine companies.
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Kentucky
Indiana
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Ohio
Illinois
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Jay
Panama Guards Battle Snipers in Street Clash
In Panama City protesters and troops clashed after initial fighting by the panama junta. National guards stormed National Twenty High School, routed snipers and arrested hundreds as injuries were reported. President Aviagh called a general strike, while junta leaders warned of bloodshed and U.S. forces tightened security in key streets and banks. Washington considered halting relations with Panama as the crisis spread.
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United States
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Panama
West Virginia Opera Theatre plans state wide program
Beckley board member Evel Cornett outlined a fundraising plan to match funds for two operas in five communities. Gianni Schicchi and The Old Maid and the Thief will be directed by Charles Schiff with Tom Murphy staging. Performers from across the state will perform in Beckley, Parkersburg, Charleston, Huntington, and other cities to unite the state culturally. An organizational meeting occurred in Charleston. Another 1509 will print 900 copies of art music and craft courses for a series.
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Hice Mid
Beckley
West Virginia Opera Theatre
Evel Cornett
Noord
Hucelui
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Giswarlo Menorth
Charles Schiff
Tom Murphy
Cornett
St. Athans Parkersburg
Charleston
Huntington
Otter Beckley
Ars
Perry Futtermai
Emile Hodet
Political clash in New York conservatives rally
United States politics heats up as the New York Conservative party alliance hosts a night with Governor hopefuls. Candidates press forceful limits on civil disobedience and civil disorder while Nixon and Humphrey face critiques of their passivity. Wallace campaigns gain traction from public positioning on key issues.
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Wallace Rattled As Punks Shift Tactics Rally in San Diego
In a crowded San Diego arena before 14 000, Wallace faced taunts from antiwar protesters while thousands chanted for him. He denounced "anarchists" as he insisted on speaking, his voice amplified over a noisy crowd as supporters urged more.
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Auditoriia
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Unite States
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Governor Chafee's Daughter Dies After Horse Accident
Twelve year old Tebbie Chafee, daughter of Rhode Island Governor John Chafee, died after a horse incident at a Barrington show left her injured. The girl, treated with a heart lung stimulator, never recovered. Governor and Mrs. Chafee had other children. opponent Frank Llell canceled campaign events upon news of the accident.
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Tribbie Ciskee
Winder Island
John Chafee
Barrington
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Rolestint
Ghafee
Chafee
Frank Lleil
Bar Association To Honor Field Judge Fiender In Morgantown
The Raleigh County Bar Association hosts a dinner honoring U.S. District Judge John A. Fiender and staff at the Black Knight Country Club in Morgantown. Officials said the 14,854 total students enrolled across WVU campuses surpasses prior fall figures, with 13,340 from the Morgantown area and additional totals from Kanawha Valley and other centers.
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Raleigh Counly Bar Association
U.S
West Virginia
John A. Fiender
Weatherford
Bar Association
WVU Ee
Morgantown
Black Knight Country Club
Mar Asses
West Virginia Univercilion
Peldig
James G. Itarlow
Beckley
Siu-Fin
Construction Worker Fatally Crushed At School Project
A Cabell County construction worker, James Hatfield, 24, of Barboursville, was killed Monday when a large air compressor toppled onto him at a project for C. I. Hughes Construction Co. The firm was building an addition to George Washington High School.
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UPI
Cabell County
James Hatfield
Barhouysville
C. 1. Hughes Construction Co
Alding
George Washington High School
Thorns in critical after second operation in Birmingham
In Birmingham England UK a Britain's first sextuplets member Thorns remains in critical condition three days after a second surgery to relieve an intestinal obstruction. Doctors report the surviving Thorns twin is progressing satisfactorily. In Kashmir a bus crash near Srinagar sent a vehicle off a hillside, killing or injuring multiple passengers with 21 aboard. Police say 20 survived.
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Sextuplat Critical
Birmingham
England
UPI
Britain
Srinagar, Kashmir
Kashmir
Police
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