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Recently, my husband and I done some remodeling on this ole house. When we tore up OLD linoleum, under it we found some OLD NEWSPAPERS! They were from a 1959 Parkersburg News! [Parkersburg is in Wood Co. WV] There was also pages from a 1957 Ladies Home Journal, AND some from a 1958 Saturday Evening Post! Below you will find some of the articles we found in the newspaper!
Sunday April 12, 1959
Moscow(UPI)--Soviet scientists said Saturday a two-headed dog they created 15 days ago by grafting a puppy's head to a full-grown pooch was still "alive and healthy". The experiment, aimed at finding ways of replacing portions of the human body lost through injury or disease, was pronounced Russia's "most successful" in the field, the official news agency Tass said. Dr. Vladamir Demikhov, a physiologist, said the dog, a German Shepherd named "Pirat", was "feeling well and full of life." The puppy's head was grafted onto Pirat's neck. Dogs in previous operations lived only five or six days, Demikhov said, but Pirat "goes out and eats with relish (and) the second head reacts vividly to everything around it." The two heads fall asleep and awake independently, it was said, but the puppy's head "does not need separate feeding since Pirat's stomach serves Pirat and the puppy's head." Demikhov, head of Moscow experimental laboratory, said the puppy's head laps up water and retains its ability to move, thus showing its nerves are intact and the brain is functioning normally. Demikhov said that in the operation to give Pirat an extra head, the major blood vessels were bared and joined with those of the puppy. Blood circulation was not interrupted "for even a moment," he said.
Monday Morning, March 16, 1959
"Duncan Hines Is Dead at 78"BOWLING GREEN, Ky (UPI) - Duncan Hines, an internationally-known gourmet and author, who built a profitable business by recommending restuarants and hotels to travelers, died at his home here Sunday. Hines, who would have been 79 March 26, had been ill for a year and under treatment for cancer of the lung. A native of this western Kentucky city, Hines made the slogan "recommended by Duncan Hines" known throughout the world by endorsing restuarants, hotels, motels and inns visited during is extensive travels. In 1935 Hines and his wife as a Christmas gift sent a list of recommended eating places to friends. The response led to the In 1950, Hines became associated with Roy H. Park Itahaca N.Y. in Hines-Park Inc., which produces and packages special foods and mixes. In 1957, the firm and a publishing company set up by Hines for his books, became subsidiaries of Proctor & Gamble. Funeral services for Hines will be held at the Christ Episcopal Church here Tuesday.
"STUMP Given Key Position In Air FirmAdmiral Felix B. Stump, retired, former head of the U.S. Pacific command and a native of Parkersburg, has been elected chairman of the board of the Asiatic Aeronautical Co. Ltd., a post formerly held by the late General Claire L. Chennault, it was learned yesterday. The company's headquarters are at Taipei, Formosa, but officials said Admiral Stump will be stationed in New York City. The airline company is the parent organization of Civil Air Transport which General Chennault, of Flying Tiger fame, organized.
Tuesday Morning, March 17, 1959 Obits this day HEADLINE: Ike Offers to Negotiate But Pledges 'No Retreat'
'Boy Soldier' of Civil War Dead at 112KINGSPORT, Tenn. (UPI) - Virginia's revered old mountaineer John Salling, next-to-last survivor of the armies of the Civl War, joined his comrades in death Monday. A boy soldier of the Confederacy, Salling died peacefully of pneumonia just sixty days short of his 113th birthday. His death left just one more living veteran of the war between the states, 116-year-old Walter W. Williams of Houston, Tex. Williams was too weak to be told that he was the last man alive of the great armie who fought under Lee and Grant. The last Union veteran, Albert Woolson of Duluth, Minn., died in 1956 at the age of 109. Woolson was a drummer boy, Williams was a forager. Salling spent his service in the Army of Virginia digging saltpeter, an ingredient of gunpowder.
Only 13 when Confederate guns fired Ft. Sumter, Salling never fired a shot during the war, and never wore a gray uniform until his long life made him one of a handful of surviving Civil War veterans a dozen years ago. In his later years, he became a living symbol. He was given the honorary rank of general and outfitted with winter and summer uniforms. He rode in parades and He lived a sheltered life in his last years, on his boyhood from near the hamlet of Slant, Va., 25 miles north of here. Until recently he enjoyed good health. He remained active until he broke his hip at the age of 106, and attributed his long life to "hard work and moderation".
Salling contracted influenza and a cold last week and was admitted to a private clinic here last Thursday. Then his condition became worse and pneumonia developed. The frail old man lacked strength to fight any longer. He lapsed into a coma Sunday and died at 7:45 a.m. e.s.t. Monday with a daughter, Mrs. Hugh McCamy and his grandson, H. Hawkins at his side. A nurse who was present said the old mountaineer's death was "very peaceful." Salling's body will lie in state at Gate City, Va., until services with military honors at 11:30 a.m. e.s.t. Thursday, Salling will be buried in the family cemetery near his mountain cabin at Slant.
OBITUARIES LISTED Mrs. Ida Schrader ((Part of page 19 was clipped out of this paper)) Born June 22, 1888, at Clinton, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Aaron and Belle Simmons Cornell. She lived in Charleston most of her life and was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Rodney O. Sweeney; one son, Frank Sweeney of Charleston; one daughter, Mrs. Bill Sitzmann of Charleston; two sisters, Mrs. Marie McConnell of Parkersburg, Mrs. C. C. Jameson of Huntington; and one granddaughter. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Cunningham Funeral Home in Charleston with the Rev. O. H. Carder officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery with a graveside service to be conducted at 2 p.m. The Rev. B. O. Graham will officiate and burial will be in the Wright Cemetery at Cremo. Mrs. Schrader was the daughter of the late Robin W. and Nancy Bell. She was a member of the Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Harry Schrader; one son, John Bennett of Parkersburg; one daughter, Mrs. Virgie Bennett of Big Bend; two brothers, John Bell of Huntington and Alvie Bell of Cremo. Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of the services. -------- Mrs. Lucy Dugan She was born in Roanoke, Va., the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Thomas. Surviving is a stepdaughter, Mrs. Sena Emberton of Prospect, O. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body is at the Leavitt funeral home where friends may call after noon today. ----------- Harold W. Engstrom Mr. Engstrom died last Thursday at his residence following an extended illness. He was a member of the Shrine Lodge at Wheeling and the Blue Lodge at West Union. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, the Rotary Club, and the Country Club at Monroe. Mr. Engstrom retired two years ago as general manager of United Carbon at Monroe. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Betty Engstrom of Monroe; seven sisters, Mrs. Clara Chinn, Mrs. Mary Stitt, Mrs. Helen Braid, Mrs. Hariett Nelson, all of Charleston, Mrs. Sara Barnes of St. Louis, Mrs. Naomi McKinney of Salem, and Mrs. Dorothy Emmert of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Mary McKown Engstrom, in 1956. ---------------- Samuel E. Haught Born at Rutherford, Ritchie County, he was a son of the late Andrew Haught and Mrs. Sarah Eddy Haught of Harrisville. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He worked in the oil fields for South Penn Natural Gas Co. for 27 years. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his widow, Mrs. Belva Johnson Haught; two daughters, Mrs. Glenna Hall of Waverly, Sharon Jean Haught of the family residence; three sisters, Mrs. Claudia Gumm of Parkersburg, Mrs. M. C. Hannon of Harrisville, Mrs. Gertrude Echard of Pineville; two brothers, William R. Haught of Parkersburg, and James A. Haught of Cairo. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Raiguel funeral home in Cairo. The Rev. John Helms will officiate and burial will be in the Harrisville 100F cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of the services. ------------------ Mrs. Sophia K. Moore Born Feb. 21, 1871, at Washington, Wood county, she was the daughter of the late Charles & Frederika Smith Kruger. Her parents were among the first settlers of Washington Bottom. She had lived at Little Hocking for the past 11 years and was a member of the Little Hocking Methodist Church. Surviving are her son, two grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body is at the Leavitt funeral home where friends may call after noon today. --------------- Bowen Infant Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Stump funeral home in Grantsville. The Rev. Archie Showen will officiate and burial will be in the Bethlehem cemetery. --------------------- Mrs. Bessie L. Collett Mrs. Collett and her husband, James. G. Collett, were former residents of Parkersburg. Survivors include her husband, three sons, four brothers, and one sister. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Myers funeral home in Alliance.
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---PAGE 8--- ---PAGE 10--- MARIETTA - Five births were reported last night by Marietta Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Dye, 104 Grandview Av., a boy. ---PAGE 15---
Marie Fox Captures BVL Tourney TitleMarie Fox, a 109 average bowler at Emerson Lanes, captured first place in the annual Parkesburg Woman's Assoc. Bowlers Victory Legion tournament held last week at The Coliseum and Emerson Lanes.A record 349 keglers participated in the tourney with each entrant contributing 50 cents with all proceeds going toward the Veteran Hospitals throughout the country. Mrs. Fox won the large first place trophy by felling 487 pins which coupled with a 168 pin handicap gave her a 655 series. Second place went to Edna Ruble with a 625 total. Mrs. Ruble, a member of the Tuesday Night League at Emerson, had a 117 handicap and a three-game score of 508. In third place was Betty Ward of the Woman's All-Star League at The Coliseum with a 624 total on a 516 actual pinfall and a 108 handicap. Trophies were awarded for the first three places with the expense of the awards born by the association.
---PAGE 16--- The St. Joseph's hospital yesterday reported the following new births: A boy to Mrs. John Ciochetty (Mary Ann Williams) of 819 25th St., Vienna: a boy to Mrs. C.D. Walker (Delpha Delores Deem) of Davisville: a girl to Mrs. Paul Umstot (Arlene Ruth West) of Waverly, all on March 13. A boy to Mrs. Dale Anderson of 1619 Garfield Av., on March 14. -------------- MOVIES PLAYINGAt the Drive-Ins"Pickup Alley" starring Victor Mature, Anita Ekberg, Trevor Howard The Brothers Rico..starring Richard Conte, Dianne Foster, Kathryn Grant. "Mardi Gras" starring Pat Boone, Christine Carere, Tommy Sands, Sheree North, Gary Crosby, and Fred Clark. Walk-In Movies "HELEN OF TROY" starring Brigitte Bardot, Rossana Podesta (as Helen). "THE HANGING TREE" starring Gary Cooper, Maria Schell, Karl Malden. "RAW WIND IN EDEN" starring Esther Williams, Jeff Chandler, co-starring Roseana Podesta. "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" starring Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne DeCarlo, Debra Paget, John Derek, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Nina Foch, Martha Scott, Judith Anderson, Vincent Price. SPORTS SECTION West on Look All-American NEW YORK, (UPI)- West Virginia University basketball wizard Jerry West, who has averaged 26.2 points per game this season, was named Monday to the 1959 Look Magazine All-American team. Also named were Oscar Robertson, Bob Boozer, Bailey Howell, John Cox, John Green, Bob Ferry, Tom Hawkins, Lou Pucillo, and Al Seiden. -------------- CHARLOTTE, N.C. (UPI)- West Virginia's All-American Jerry West was a unanimous choice as most valuable player in the NCAA Eastern regional basketball tournament here last weekend. It was disclosed Monday that all 26 sports writers and broadcasters who covered the two-day event, in which West Virginia won its way to the final round at Louisville, singled out West for the MVP honor.
Former Browns Owner is Buried ST.LOUIS (UPI) - Funeral services were scheduled Wednesday for Richard C. Muckerman, former owner of the old St. Louis Browns baseball club, who died suddenly Sunday. An avid sports enthusiast, Muckerman, 62, bought Donald L. Barnes' stock in the Browns of the American League in 1946. He acquired a 56 per cent interest and succeeded Barnes as president. He sold out in 1949 to Charles and William DeWitt for a price reported to be between $800,000 and $1,000,000. Muckerman returned here Friday from a business trip to Las Vegas. He was preparing for church Sunday when he suffered a fatal heart attack.
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