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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1949

Page

4

Easter News and Service Rates From Local Paper

garbled local news snippet shows Associated Press rights and subscription pricing. Carrier delivery 30c weekly. Mail rates $9 annually, $7.80 for six months, $3.90 for three months. Outside Virginia and West Virginia $15.60 yearly. National representatives listed as Inland Newspaper Representatives, Inc. in New York.

Associated Press Virginia West Virginia National Representatives Inland Representatives, Inc New York East 42Nd Street

Mrs Pearl Hoffman Hosts WCTU Meeting in Tunnelton

In Tunnelton on August 2 the local Women's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs Pearl Hoffman's home. Devotionals cited Psalm 100 and Proverbs 31 while attendees shared a dinner with members including Ellen Perrill Emma Feather Iva Wood Anna Long Dora Poland Goldie Wilson and families. News arrived that their son Sst Donald Long will soon return home after service in Alaska and a hospital stay in Seattle Washington.

W. R. Mankins Tunnelton Women’s, Christian Temperance Union Pearl Hoffman Iva Wood Rei Ellen Perrill Emma Feather Anna Long Dora Poland Goldie Wilson James Burnett Glenn Hoffman Frank Reeder Arthur Hoffman Patty Hoffman Nancy Hoffman Ralph Long Donald Long Set. Long Alaska Seattle Washington Nancy Miller Diana Reidler Party Nine Barbara Sterling

Former Trammaster Gassaway Dies At 63

John Clark Hinton, 63, formerly trainmaster of the Monongahela division of the Baltimore and Ohio railway, died at his home. Also noted: Miss Glenna Christopher and others visited Cumberland and Fort Ashby, and Danny Mankins is ill with measles.

Homemakers of America Jackson’s Mill Glenna Christopher Albright Louise Long Tunnelton Cumberland Fort Ashby Danny Mankins W. R. Mankins Gassaway John Clark Hinton Monongahela Baltimore and Ohio Railway

Beatrice and Jane Navigate Love and College Talk

Beatrice counsels Jane on love, family duties, and future plans as Jane shares fears about marriage and divorce while dreaming of college. The two women discuss friendship, responsibilities, and the ache of growing up, with Jane revealing her hopes for Saturday night and a budding romance.

Helen Jane Bee Beatrice Paul Mather Delle Tom Tom Berry Libby New York Macrae-Smith Company

Locales Relieved From Long Heat Wave With Cool Readings

Taylor county residents enjoyed a relief from the heat as temperatures dipped to 52 degrees overnight and rose to 80 by noon. Forecasts call for scattered showers and storms tonight Wednesday and Saturday with slightly cooler conditions Wednesday and warmer by Friday. July's rainfall reached 5.52 inches, a record, while average highs ran near 87 degrees. Four levying bodies plan to meet August 17 to adopt budgets and levies.

Taylor Mercury W. D. Myers

Ex-Patient Gunman Shoots Doctor Then Surrenders

A former patient of Dr. Louis Blitz shot him in a New York apartment and surrendered to police hours later. The gunman identified as David Kaplan, previously treated for a mental disorder, is in custody.

Louis Blitz York David Kaplan

County Budget Movement Adjusts to Health Unit

County's budget nudges upward from last year due to board contributions to the county health unit. Grafton council sets municipal budget at $103,825 after cuts to two major items to reach a balanced figure. Levies and budgets will be sent to the state tax commissioner's office for approval.

County UN County Grafton State Tax Commissioner’s Office

Radio Schedule Highlights Mixed Network Lineup

Tonight's listings show ABC at 9:45 featuring a Lelroit Symphony four week series with guest Lois Carol Pachucki, a ten year old pianist. NBC airs Ho gan's Daughter at 8, Me and Janie at 9, and Martin and Lewis at 9:. CBS presents Mystery Theatre at 8, Mr and Mrs North at 9:30, It Pays To Be Ignorant at 9:30, and Hit The Jackpot at 9. ABC 7:30 Counter Spy 8:30 Town Meeting Vienna archive, As We See It at 10. MBS Gregory Hood at 8, John Steele Adventuring at 9, Mysterious Traveler at 9:30, Korn5s A Krack in at 10.

ABC Lelroit Symphony Lois Carol ‘Pachucki NBC Hogan's Daughter Janie Martin and Lewis CBS Mystery Theatre Mrs.North Vienna Austria Sarhcivey MBS Gregory Hood John Steele

Obituary for James Price Matheny

Body lies in state at R C Jones Funeral Home Fairmont. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 p m in Marvin Chapel church. Burial in Barb cemetery.

James Price Matheny R.C. Jones Fairmont Marvin Chapel Church Barb Sissie

Daily Crossword and Cryptogram Puzzle Notes

A page fragment lists multiple crossword clues across and down with several themed entries. It also includes a Daily Cryptoquote puzzle, a Shakespeare quotation, and a note about code letters substitution with examples.

Father of Local Woman Passes in Grafton Area

James Price Matheny aged 91, father of Mrs. Margaret Chenoweth of Grafton, died last night at his daughter’s home in Fairmont Route 1. He is survived by his wife Amanda Vitemia Matheny, a son Osie Matheny of California, and two daughters Mrs. Chenoweth and Mrs. Kendall. Ray Ainsley shot 19 on the 18th hole in round two of the 1938 U S Open, a record for one hole in that tournament.

James Price Matheny Margaret, Chenowwoth Grafton Russell Kendall Fairmont Route 1 Amanda Vitemia Matheny Osie Matheny California Chenoweth Kendall Ray Ainsley

Classified Advertising Rates and Policies

Classified advertising details rates per word for first insertions and discounts for multiple consecutive insertions. It notes 2c per word for ads, requires advance payment, and states the newspaper limits liability for errors to a single incorrect insertion. It also mentions counting rules where each initial and each figure counts as a word.

Will Thea Rset Sentinel

For Sale Classified Mix in 1949 Ad Page

Numerous small ads list FOR SALE items including a 24 ft American house trailer a refrigerator and a 6 room cottage Various phone numbers accompany each item Also noted are FOR RENT notices a wanted ad for a truck salesman and a fiduciary notice with dates and authorities Included are a lost watch listing and an exclusive franchise opportunity for ice appliances and heating equipment with an address and commission details

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