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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1950

Page

3

Classified Ad Rates and Local Ads Notice

Classified ads in this issue show 4 cents per word for first insertion and 3 cents for three or more consecutive insertions, with higher minimums and cash in advance policy. Numerous listings include 1941 Oldsmobile and 1942 Plymouth sedans, real estate offerings, rooms for rent, a housekeeping helper wanted, a veteran housing loan ad, and a female help wanted post. Addresses and phone numbers for Grafton and Morgantown, West Virginia, are present among the notices.

The Sentinel

Country Club News Social Notes From the Hopemont Area

Mrs. Roy Compton and daughters Mary Neil and Ellen visited Mr. Roy Compton at Hopemont last Sunday. Mrs. F R Myers left for Atlanta to attend her brother's funeral. Norma Jene Hamilton visits with Aunt Mrs Katherine Ware of Valley Head. Mr and Mrs Paul Moran called on E K Hunt Esther Moran. Community extended sympathy for a bereavement as 32 attended the gathering representing nearly every local family. Mr and Mrs Bill Robison spent two days at the Huckle-berry.

Roy Compton Mary Neil Ellen Compton Hope‘mont Mr. Compton F. R. Myers Atlanta Georgia Norma Jene Hamilton Katherine Ware Valley ‘Head E. K. Hunt Esther Moran Bill Robison Fred Kerenson The Huckle

Weekend Readers and Local Happenings Near Berry Plains

Berry Plains area notes campers at Red Creek cabin site and picked blueberries at Dolly Sods. Carl Hunt of Cleveland Ohio visited E K Hunt family. Mrs J B Robison returned from Barberton Ohio trip. Country Club Farm Women's Club to hold annual picnic at Mrs J Ray Keener's home Wednesday. Mrs B K Hunt and daughter Nancy and Mrs Paul Moran and daughter Eleanor Sue depart Tuesday for Baltimore to visit Kenneth Purkey family. Paul Purkey and son Jerry visited FF mont. George Baker returns to work at Westinghouse. International note: JOSER faces defeat to UN Security Council amid Jacob Malik controversy while proposals spark debate.

The Country Club Farm Women's Club J. Ray Keener B. K. Hunt Nancy Paul Moran Eleanor Sue Baltimore Maryland Kenneth Purkey

Formosa War Fears Rise From Amoy Troop Reports

Hong Kong rumors put 150000 Chinese Red troops near Amoy with fears of an invasion of Formosa. MacArthur’s recent island visit is seen as relevant to the threat as U S warships stand alert. A recipe note follows about a zippy summer salad with yellow cheese pickles peas and French dressing.

Hong Kong Amoy Arrow Formosa Douglas MacArthur U. S Central Press

Fine 6 room home in top residential area

Parrish Agency promotes a 6 room house at 215 McGraw in A-I condition with no expense spared in construction and careful upkeep. Also offers a 5 room bungalow at 115 E Wilford St in good neighborhood, though needing repairs, priced at a bargain of 1800 dollars.

McGraw W. Main E. Wilford St

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