Toboggan Takes Woman to Hospital in Snowbound Rescue
Morgan town Ambulance Service workers faced a hard day as they ferried an explosion victim to St. Vincent Pallotti Hospital and then transported a maternity patient by toboggan from Chestnut Ridge Ski Camp through Darnell Hollow. Troy Lee Forquer, 18, is reported in satisfactory condition after burns from attempting to start a furnace on Snake Hill Road. Mrs James Edna Smith gave birth to a boy at University Hospital after the arduous sled journey.
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Morgantown
Troy Lee Forquer
Eugene Forquer
Rt. 7
St. Vincent Pallotti Hospital
James
Edna) Smith
University Hospital
Forquer
University High School
Snake Hill
Chestnut Ridge
Smith
Obituaries From Independence and Nearby Towns
Weymouth M. Danks 71 of Independence dies in Clarksburg Veterans Hospital. Survivors include siblings John E. and Benjamin F. Danks and sisters Vashti Cobun and Argill D. Billups. Services at Gladesville Church of Christ with interment in Weaver-Sapp Cemetery. Also notes Hayward Norris 72 of Grafton and Frank L Frankenburger 89 of Morgantown area with funeral details.
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Weymouth M. Danks
Independence
Veteran’s Hospital
Clarksburg
Giladesville
William E
Kate Sapp Danks
John E. Danks
Benjamin F. Danks
Springs
Vashti Cobun
Reedsville
Argill D. Billups
Morgantown
Danks
Gladesville Church of Christ
Veterans of World War I, USA, Inc
Moses E. Watson
Gladesville
Frank L. Frankenburger
Dering
Fife Avenue
Warren E. Hall
Elizabeth Black Frankenburger
Mt. Moriah
Fayette County
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Homestead
Jack and
Frank Frankenburg
Bartow, Fla
Charles and
Robert Frankenburger
Pittsburgh
Floyd Arnold
Danef
Weymouth
Gladesville Church
Frankenburger
Frank L
Fife Ave
St. Vincent Pallotti Hospital
Derings
James Walter Davis 68 Arthurdale Resident Dies
James Walter Davis 68 of Arthurdale died Friday in a local hospital. Born January 10, 1899 in Baxter, he was the son of Riley and Laura Hess Davis. He belonged to the VFW in Masontown and the F&AM lodge in Newport Falls, Ohio. Surviving are his wife Neva DeVault Davis, two sons James W. Jr. of Memphis and Robert J. of Arthurdale, and two daughters Betty L. Kretoski of Jackson Michigan and others.
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James Walter Davis
Arthurdale
Baxter
Riley
Laura Hess Davis
VFW Post
Masontown
F&am Lodge
Newport Falls
Ohio
Neva DeVault Davis
James W. Jr
Memphis
Davis
James Walter
Morgan
Reedsville
Arthurdale Community Presbyterian Church
Charles Eble
Arthurdale Cemetery
Funeral Notices for James Walter Davis and Others
Obituaries list multiple local deaths with details on ages origins hospital days and service times. James Walter Davis 68 of Arthurdale born 1899 dies. services Monday 11 a.m. Arthurdale Church. interment Arthurdale Cemetery. Other deaths include Weymouth Danef 71 Blueview Addition Grafton. Norris Hayward 72 Blueview Addition Grafton. Ethel Pearl Chipps 6 Mason town. Frank L Frankenburger 89. William J Boone 88. Elle May Coberly Taylor 92 with varied service locations and burial sites.
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Chipps
Ethel Pearl
Masontown
Morgan Funeral Home
Reedsville
Bernard Bogers
Berverily Hills Memorial Gardens
Taylor
Elle May Coberly
South
Walnut St
Sundale Rest Home
Hastings Funeral Home
Herbert J. Aurray
Stump
Grantsville
W. Va
Ersten
Ae Clyd Bush
Si Tennerino
Sree Wi
Bethlehem Cemetery
McCarthy rules out third party bid and cites Dulles
McCarthy said he would not run as a third party candidate if he failed to secure the Democratic nomination, adding that Liberal party inclusion was not possible. He blamed past Republican policies on the present U S stance and criticized the late John Foster Dulles for shaping today’s history. He commented on the Friday indictments of Dr Benjamin Spock and four others for draft resistance and quipped about Gen Hershey’s retirement.
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U. S
John Foster Dulles
Benjamin Spock
McCarthy
Hershey
Lewis B. Hershey
The
Selective Service
Snow and cold grip the region with subzero alerts
Snow warnings from Ohio to New Jersey as temperatures plunge below freezing. Western Pennsylvania reports teens highs and diminishing snow by evening. Cal fornia fog and Pacific Northwest weather mix with heavy rain from east Texas to Georgia. Hourly Morgantown Airport readings show single digits to low thirties throughout the day.
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Ohio
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Central Plains
California
Pacific Northwest
East Texas
Georgia
Morgantown
FAA
Hunger strike student in Pentagon protest case
Mrs Squire, mother of DeCourcey Squire, says her daughter has not begun eating as doctors visit daily and report her condition as fine. DeCourcey’s companion Michael Martin, 16, was moved from a workhouse to Rollman Psychiatric Institute after a Pentagon sit in.
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Oswald
Squire
Pentagon
Michael Martin
Exeter
N.H
Antioch
Rollman Psychiatric Institute
Multiple crashes reported on icy Morgantown roads
City Police and Morgantown detachment reported a string of rear end and side swipe accidents around midnight to 8 PM on Collins Ferry Halleck and nearby routes. Vehicles including a 1966 Pontiac a 1961 Ford and a 1968 Plymouth sustained about 300 to 1000 dollars in damages with minor injuries to Linda George and Deborah George. Police noted icy conditions on Star City bridge contributing to incidents.
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Los Canessa
Collins Ferry Road
Morgantown
Linda George
Rt. 9
Deborah George
Halleck Road
Kelly Cab Co
Tom Newton
Ford
Eugene Jackson
Everettsville
Star City
David Arbogast
Gerards Fort
John Cavalier
Reedsville
Hospital births and staff notes from St Vincent Pallotti Preston Memorial Monongalia
Hospital reports list births at St Vincent Pallotti and Preston Memorial with exact times and parent names. Medical and surgical cases at Monongalia General include patient towns and staff assignments, plus numerous discharges and workers for Monday.
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Preston Memorial
Frank Magolis
Kingwood
Roselias Humphrey
Newbury
Theresa Elizabeth Gallina
Carl Marsh
Stephen Vista
Tunnelton
Randall Sigley
Harold Ault
Brandonville
Roy Robert Leggett
Albright
Carrie Tower
Terra Alta
Gerremaine Bolinger
Francine Thomas
Frances Thomas
Monongalia General Medical
Lemuel John
Wagoner Road
Emma Long
Pennsylvania Ave
Joy Perilli
Rt. 9
John Wise
Burton
Daniel Stuart
Sandford St
Betty Woodall
Mike Hilderbrand
Richard Ryan
Elizabeth Radacay
Regina Hatfield
Sally Bridis
Joyce Voithofer
Lawrence Shaw
Donna Isner
William Helms
Raymond Davis
Johnnie Wilder
Howard Murphy
James
Redistricting shifts affect several counties and lawmakers
The piece notes transfers of counties between districts from the First through Fifth and cites voting shifts. Rep. John M. Slack loses 7,334 Democrats and gains 6,254 Republicans, while Rep. Ken Hechler loses 649 Democrats amid a House committee review that included aide Robert Nelson.
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Taylor
Lewis
Braxton
Monre
John M. Slack
Ken Hechler
Robert Nelson
House
House votes to pass bill re apportioning Congressional districts in West Virginia
Charleston dispatch reports the House approved the measure 49 to 33 on Saturday. Democrats favoring the bill numbered 49 with 3 against. Republicans opposed 30 and absent 18. The item notes party splits and lists voting members. It also remarks that Philadelphia drafted Jay Berwanger in 1936, first college player drafted by the NFL.
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Charleston
W. Va
UPI
House
Philadelphia
Chicago
Jay Berwanger
Police Seek Coin Thief After Home Break-In
Morgantown State Police search Franks Augus tine residence on Van Voorhis Road near Flatts School after a 9 to 11 am break in. Thieves stole an undetermined amount of old currency including several $2 bills and assorted gold coins. Authorities urge sightings of rare currency in the county.
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Morgantown
Frank D. Augustine
van Voorhis Road
Flatts School
GM Price Hikes Raise Accusations of Inflationary Burden
The discussion centers on GM proposed price increases tied to an inflationary wage settlement. Ackley, citing Nader, notes GM earned 20.6 percent post tax in 1966 vs 12 percent industry average. GM denies government threats and says pricing decisions are its responsibility after talks with Ackley.
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Nader
Ackley
G.M
Roche
Detroit
A. G.M
Dr. Ackley
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Katie) Lambert
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Rt. 3
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