W. Va.
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WAR, W.Va.—Carolyn Owens was 9 years old when her family became one of the first in America to get food stamps.
Born Sara Jane Kahn on Feb. 15, 1930, in Charleston, W. Va., Moore had been an aspiring actress and nurse before finding work as a bookkeeper.
From Los Angeles Times
He was born Ralph Pierre LaCock in Clarksburg, W. Va., and moved around frequently as a child before relocating to New York.
From Los Angeles Times
Herrick, who was born in Columbus and was previously married, is survived by two sons, Chris and Mark Herrick of the Indianapolis area, daughter Lola Reece of Peterstown, W. Va., five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
From Seattle Times
A friend, David Whelan, 48, of Beckley, W. Va., said Mr. James grew up in the state and that the two of them became close years ago when Mr. James would visit his game and comic book store as a teenager.
From New York Times
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