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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1950

Page

6

Annual Sunday School Convention Tomorrow

The Taylor County Annual Sunday School convention is set for tomorrow August 2 at Haymond Methodist church. Activities include three Besalons at 9 45 am 1 30 pm and 7 pm with Graf ton ministers and addresses by Rev John A Holt Rev Paul E Trimpey Rev Clyde W Ash Miss Dorothy Blackman Rev R B Robey and Lynn Faulkner. The program opens with devotional at 9 45 am followed by talks on Evil Fruits of the First Half of the Century and Evils of Our Country and a noon dinner by the Haymond Community club. Daily Vacation Bible Schools offer a 2 15 pm program and Chalk Talk at 3 pm with closing challenge and officer installation in the evening.

Taylor County Haymond Methodist Church Grafton John A. Holt Paul E. Trimpey Clyde W. Ash Dorothy Blackman R. B. Robey Lynn ‘Faulkner Z. B. Edworthy Haymond Isong Dbonpi C. ViTate Bie Elmer E. Suite Z. Baworthy Youth Fellowship of the Bailey Memoria Methodist Church W. Z. Wooftey

Global powers push Korea buildup as world eyes readiness

World nations step up military prep with Korea drive in focus. London confirms halt on regular army releases while reserves await activation. The Royal Navy has undertaken parallel measures, signaling broad readiness against potential Communist threats.

Cies Korea London Royal Navy

World Roundup Reports Korean War Casualties and Tanks

Washington reports Allied casualties are undisclosed to avoid aiding the enemy. A headquarters spokesman estimates 31,000 North Korean casualties since the invasion, with over 170 tanks destroyed and around 100 damaged. The enemy reportedly uses inexperienced recruits, signaling possible depletion of Red armor.

Washington Toiyo Npy

Political update on county precinct voter totals

The report covers noon turnout across county Precincts 28 through 29 and others. In West Grafton Precinct 28 at 225 Maple Avenue 37 voted with 21 Republicans and 18 Democrats. Precinct 29 at Layman’s garage reported 28 voters with 14 per party. Precinct 20 at Sturm’s Walnut Street had 23 voters, 16 Democrats and 7 Republicans. Precinct 26 at the lampstand counted 23 voters. Precinct 13 at Vater’s Boyd Street garage showed 18 voters while Precinct 14 Community Center counted 29.

West Grafton Herbert O Smith Maple Avenue Layman’s Walnut Street Olin Fetteman Previnct Iater Boyd Street

Pruntytown Shows Light Election Day Turnout

Report from Pruntytown notes 28 voters in Precinot 4 with minimal activity statewide. In Logan only 132 voters by 11 a.m., polls open 6:30 a.m., close 7:30 p.m. EST. Races of interest: congressman first district with four Republicans and two Democrats, plus three Democrats in the house of delegates race.

Pruntytown George Drainé Taylor County Logan Circuit Clerk Court House House of Delegates Francis J. Love D. Paul Camiletti Joseph J. Walker Ea Morgan J. Patrick Beacom Revert L. Ramsay

Nomination for Local Office Names Nu zum Sergent Whites Carver

On the Republican ticket seeking nomination are Gough Ridenour and W. G. Robey. Jack R. Nu zum who now holds the office is mentioned along with W. D. Sergent and C. C. Whites carver in the nomination context.

Ing Jack R. Nuzum W. D. Sergent C. C. Whitescarver Gough Ridenour W. G. Robey

National interest centers on Republican race in third district

Continued from page one. National interest centers on the Republican Congressional race in the third district. Rush D Holt, once a Democratic boy senator, now runs as a Republican opposed by Rufus Hurt of Oak Hill Clifford Francis of Buckhannon and M A Holliday of Garden Fayette county. State Senator A R Snooks Winters and William C Billy Campbell of Huntington command more attention than normal.

Rush D Holt Rufus Hurt Oak Hill Clifford Francis Buckhannon M. A. Holliday Garden Fayette County A. R. (Snooks Winters William C.billy Campbell Huntington

West Virginia Democrats face limited primary opposition

In West Virginia six Democratic incumbents seek renomination with only two facing challengers. The First District pits Robert Ramsey against J Patrick Beacom, while Samuel X B Curia challenges Cleveland Bailey in the Third. The Second District contest pits Harley Staggers against an opponent, with M G Burnside in the Fourth and John Kee in the Fifth facing no opposition.

Korean War Battle Update Shows North Koreans Outnumber U.S.

Dispatch reports North Korean forces still exceed U.S. strength with estimates of 100,000 plus troops. MacArthur HQ cites about 31,000 enemy casualties while U.S. air strikes disrupt supply lines and rear-area munitions. Aviations totals for the 24th 25th and first Cavalry are likely under 50,000.

MacArthur

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The excerpt notes the lower house planned to open debate on a measure to grant stand by authority for wage and price controls and rationing as sought by the president, indicating broad backing for the substitute bill.

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Aid to Nations If They Fail to Aid UN Forces in Korea

Economic aid policy targets nations that do not assist United Nations forces in Korea. The proposal emphasizes penalties or constraints on assistance to such countries to encourage allied participation and burden sharing in the conflict.

United Nations Korea

Parolee Ocean Swim Ends in Accidental Drowning

Report states a parolee leaped into a river to swim, fog obscuring when troopers lost sight of him. A later home check found no operator license. Sworn coroner’s jury ruled the death an accidental drowning.

Page Johnson Swiger Jackson

Dramatic TV Costs Higher Than Radio From Experts

Experts estimate that producing a dramatic television program costs about three times as much as producing a radio drama. The comment reflects industry concerns about rising production expenses and shifting budgets in entertainment media.

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