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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1948

Page

2

American Forges To Lead In Decathlon Competition Today

After seven events in the decathlon, the 17-year-old Mathias led with 5,500 points as Floyd Summons and Enrique Kistenmacher contended for second. American Moon Mondschein trailed in sixth with javelin, pole vault and 1,500 meters remaining amid a European sweep in track events.

Associated Press London Pasadena Calif Mars Victoria Manale Draves Californi Young Robbins Tulare Henri Erikkson Sweden Fannie Blinkers-Koen Holland Patricia Mathias Hardy Floyd Summons Charlotte N.C Argentina Enrique Kistenmacher Ate Inches Ix- Nnce Heinrich France Kistenmacher Irving (Moon) Mondschein New York University

Early cool spell contrasts with summer heat across Midwest

Frost touched northern Wisconsin low lands while Chicago and the Midwest shift toward autumn like weather. The Weather Bureau released this year’s temperature statistics showing 101 in Chicago mid afternoon, 52 early morning, with Cadillac Michigan at 42 Joliet 46 LaCrosse 47 and Rochester Minnesota 48.

Chicago Wisconsin U.S. Weather Bureau Midwest Cadillac Mich Joliet

Believe Charred Wreckage To Be That Of Flying Boat

Flame-charred wreckage found off the African coast, including airplane seats, is believed by the U S Coast Guard to be from the missing French flying boat Air France Lateoreate with 52 aboard. The Campbell cutter reported little doubt the remains are from the 73-ton six engine craft.

New York South Atlantic U. S. Coast Guard Campbell Air France

Wells Jackson’s Mill Dairymen Elect Parent at Conven

In West Virginia the 27th annual convention elects B Wells of New England Wood County as parent. The issue lists Wells Jackson’s Mill as a focal point for the dairy group and marks August 61 as a date reference within the report.

Jackson's Mill West Virginia B. Wells New England Wood County

Anderson reelected supervisor in Free Methodist church session

The Rev O E Anderson 51 Fairmont West Virginia was reelected superintendent of the Fairmont district of the Free Methodist church at the Pittsburgh conference annual session. The Rev H S Van Valin of Wellsburg West Virginia was named superintendent of the Uniontown district in Pennsylvania.

East Liverpool Aus O. E. Anderson Fairmont W. Va Free Methodist Church Pittsburgh H. S. van Valin Wellsburg Uniontown

Moose Lodge Raises $1500 for Youth Camp Cottage

Fairmont Moose Lodge No 9 raised 1500 to buy a cottage for Marion county school system youth camp on White Day creek. A check will be presented tomorrow night to County School Superintendent J J Straight by former Mayor Fred T Wilson. The text also notes Don Lopez de Cardenas and 12 Coronado expedition members discovering Colorado's Grand Canyon in 1540 and states the Great Salt Lake is the largest body of concentrated brine in the world.

Fairmont Moose Lodge No. 9 Marion County School System White Day Creek J. J. Straight Fred T. Wilson Grand Canyon Colorado Don Lopez de Cardenas Mexico

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