Grafton News Editorial and Advertizing Info
The Grafton newspaper details its editorial and advertising offices with contact numbers and publication dates. It notes a 1870 founding, daily except Sunday circulation since 1923, and staff roles including Miss Eldora M. Bolyard as News Editor. Subscription rates are listed for carrier and mail delivery, with regional pricing outside Virginia and West Virginia.
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the Grafdon
Cirelition Telephone 145
Virginia
West Virginia
Birth of a daughter at Baltimore hospital in July
Tunnelton notes announce the birth of a 6 pound 13 ounce daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Tuzole in a Baltimore hospital Saturday. Barbara Kay, the newborn, is the couple's second child and first daughter. Mary Catherine Riggins is mother. Petey Riggins is the father, of Tunnelton. Neighborly items include a Lion's Club meeting at the Tunnelton Methodist church with a dinner and various program acts.
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Funnelton
Joseph Tuzole
Baltimore
Ja Mnis
Barbara Kayfe
Mary Catherine Riggins
Ind
Petey Riggins
Tunnnelton
Lion's Club
Tunnelton Methodist Church
Eaton Twirling
Nancy Hall
Agnes Lewis
Rose
No‘Man
Pre-Nuptial Kiss and 1890s road craze noted
A brief note on a prior century event linking a pre-nuptial kiss to a cycling boom and its push for improved roads. It also mentions brass as the dominant material for standard weights used in that era.
Beatrice returns home to tense family strife and demand
Beatrice faces Mrs. Ramey’s insistence on help with errands and a guest list while she contemplates loyalty and freedom in a crowded, claustrophobic town house. Frictions sharpen as Beatrice recalls her own desires, debts, and a future shadowed by class and control.
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Beatrice
Mrs. Ramey
Tye
Frances
New York
Margate
Macrae-Smith Qomper
Mrs Woodyard Dies at 77 in Barbour County Home
Mrs Mary Virginia Woodyard of Route 1 died at 6 30 p m today at the home of her foster daughter Mrs Iva Boyce. A Barbour County native born September 21 1671 she was 77. Widow of Thomas B Woodyard she is survived by two stepsons Walter Woodyard and William Woodyard of Grafton Route 1 and nine grandchildren plus several step grandchildren. She was active in Wesley Chapel Methodist Church.
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Mary Virginia Woodyard
Route 1
Iva Boyce
Barbour County
John Swick
Mary Woodwick
Woodyard
Thomas B. Woodyard
Walter Woodyard
William Wodyard
Grafton
Acheson Backs China Aid Shift Amid Civil War Failures
Secretary Acheson blamed Chiang Kai Shek and Nationalist leaders for China’s crisis, saying they lost battles due to weakened popular support and dwindling will to fight. He urged US aid reallocation and proposed a $175 million China package under a $1.45 billion plan with a Nationalist mission to guide spending.
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Connally
Texas
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
China
U.S
Chiang
Acheson
China's Former Leader Blamed for Current Plight Letter to Truman Cited
The State Department released a diplomatic record showing General Li Tsung Jen, acting Chinese president after Chiang Kai Shek, told Truman on May 5, 1949 that China’s woes stem from his predecessor’s failure to judiciously use U.S. aid and to enact political economic and military reforms. The document, a two inch thick white paper, contains sharp U.S. criticisms of a longtime ally and explains why Congress and neighboring states resisted demands.
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State Department
China
Li Tsung-Jen
Chiang Kai Shek
Truman
Chiang
United States
Congress
Fragmented stray musings mix politics and humor
A disjointed OCR fragment weaves quirky lines about elephants in Texas, Democratic rule, weather, a rug testing machine, a dispute over football, two 12 year old baseball fans indoors, a pessimist in an air conditioned office, alphabet soup after Labor Day, and Mayotte’s rum and perfume.
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Lling
Mei i
Cryptoquote Guide and Example Lesson from Daily Crossword Daily
The page explains a cryptogram puzzle method using letter substitutions with A for all Es and X for Os, plus notes that one letter stands for another. It mentions a sample cryptogram and yesterday's quote and credits Hing Features Syndicate.
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Horace
Hing Features Syndicate
For Sale Kaiser Car with $3400 Off and Trade-In
A used Kaiser car is advertised for sale with $3400 off the price and a new car guarantee. It mentions financing, heat, and other accessories, a $400 down payment option, and trade-in of an old car acceptable. The seller insists the vehicle must be moved by Saturday and provides a phone number.
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New York
Kay Travers
Kaiser
Crowning of a King and Queen at Convention
The big event today is the crowning of a king and queen for the convention. Judging will focus on the bare essentials as contestants vie for the sun tan prize and recognition.
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Pburiss
Sun Tan
Medical leaders push for independent state medical school
Dr Reed urged creation of an independent medical school noting 1949 legislature failed to establish it due to unity and vision gaps among educators and state sectionalism. He argued the school is needed to raise doctors per population to national averages while sugar is cited as a cheap energy source.
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Medical Association
Reed
Obituary for Mrs. Mary Virginia Wood Yard
Mrs. Mary Virginia Wood Yard obituary notes services Sunday at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Rev Roy Messenger officiating. Interment Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call Bartlett Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Saturday. Bartlett Funeral Homes
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Mary Virginia Woodyard
Wesley
Roy’ Messenger
Wesley ‘Chapel
Bartlett Funeral
Card of Thanks for Mrs Huffman Loss
We extend heartfelt thanks to all who assisted and offered sympathy after the death of our mother Mrs Laura L Huffman. Thanks to those who sent flowers and cards, Mrs Florence Wilkenson for singing Reverend Shomo and Bart lett Funeral Home. Mrs George Williamson Mr C Hilffman Mrs Cora Gull
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Laura L. Huffman
Florence Wilkenson
Shomo
Bartlett Funeral Home
George Williamson
C.'b
Hilffman
Cora Gull
Radio Schedule Night Programs Across Networks
On air this evening NBC-8 features Band of America at 8 30 and A Tres Grots in Brooklyn at 9 30. CBS-9 airs This is Broadway at 10 30 with Henry Busse Orchestra. ABG-8 presents The Pat Mah at 9 30 and The Sheriff at 10. Heinie and His Band perform at 10 30 and Treasury Band follows. MBS-8 offers Plantation Jubilee and Blue Barron's Orchestra with The Enchanted Hour at 1 30.
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NBC
Band of America
Brooklyn
CBS
Henry Busse
ABG
Pat Mah
Heinie and His
Treasury
MBS
Blue Barron's
Classified Advertising Rates and Notices Summary
Classified ads detailed rates for single and multiple insertions, minimum charge of 750, and cash-in-advance policy. Numerous example items listed for sale and rent, including vehicles, household goods, rooms, and apartments. Also includes commissioners notices to creditors and beneficiaries with dates and locations.
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The
Sentinel
Fiduciary Notiga Notice From Taylor County WV
Notice from Taylor County West Virginia dated August 5 1989 issued by the commissioner details fiduciary proceedings involving a listed estate and required duties with a hard date in the heading and official stamping. The legible parts reference a fiduciary event or appointment and a public notice in the local paper.
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