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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1950

Page

6

Watkins on furloughs and overseas duties from Camp Stoneman

Pte Charles E Watkins of Camp Stoneman California told his parents by phone that furloughs within 500 miles are cancelled and he likely cannot visit home in September. He is a clerk-typist in Embarkation center and could be shipped out if emergencies arise. He says he is shipping soldiers to Korea and works long hours. The Evans Chapel Junior and Primary Classes held their annual picnic at Mrs George Posts home with Miss Elda Moyer and Mrs George Post as teachers.

Charles E. Watkins Camp Stoneman Pittsburgh California Earl Watkins Watkins Hom Pfc Korea Evans Chapel George Post Elda Moyer Keen Man Donald, Wiseint Forki Wiseman Wanette Wiserlette Fleming Darlet Rodney ‘Fos Babe New York Baba Ruth Rube Walberg Athletics Milton Gaston Browns Rubh Hollis Thurston Tom Zachary Joe Shaute W. B. Harriss al Thomas Ken Holloway Tony Welzer Boston Red Sox Ruth Boston Yankees A’s

For Sale Listings Include Several City Dwellings

For sale items describe a 2 story frame house at 16 E Knotts Avenue with 8 rooms and coal furnace priced at 5500. A Blusville 7 room dwelling with basement and coal furnace plus a 4 room garage apartment with gas floor furnace. A six room dwelling at 223 Beech Street with basement and coal furnace and a 41 by 132 foot lot priced at 4800.

E. Knotts Avenue Blusville Beech St

Carrier Crewmen Risk Lives Toss Live Rocket Overboard

The notice lists a series of social visits and family events including Reverend and Mrs A W Karlovich dining with Mrs Minerva Cork and guests Mrs adl Watkins son in law Mr and Mrs Keamgpbell at Bridgeport. East Pohats street Clarksburg visits Mrs Minerva Cork. Attendees at the Haymond church Sunday School Convention include Mrs Stanley Davis Simpson Mrs Eugene Moyer and daughter Elda Evans Chapel church Mrs Selvey S Bartlett Union Methodist Simpson. Visitors to J A Preston Sr Wendel home include Mrs George Parr Mary Jo Warner Bridgeport and others from Mt Glaire Charleston and Grafton.

Adl Watkins Keamgpbell Bridgeport Sik Ears Ine Goodwin the Haymond Church Stanley Davis Simpson Eugene Moyer Elda Evans Chapel Selvey Bartlett Union Methodist Church J. A. Preston Wendel George Parr Mary Jo Warner J. H. Romine Mt. Glaire John Romine Charleston J. A. Preston, Jr Grafton

Earthquake in Venezuela Leaves Dozens Reported Killed

A Caracas quake tragedy claims 50 deaths as families gather in homes and churches. Community notices recount the Womens Society of Christian Service meeting plans, hostesses, and local visits. Baseball notes highlight Babe Ruth’s 60th homer in 1927, detailing pitchers faced and team breakdowns.

Caracas Venezuela Tocuyo International Soundphoto

Florida horses shine in five months of racing wins

Florida bred race horses earned 126837 in purses from January to May at major tracks. They collected 52 firsts, 42 seconds, and 43 thirds, with statistics compiled at Hialeah revealing strong performance.

Florida Shine Miami Hialeah Reveal

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