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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1950

Page

4

Atomic policy debate echoes in Collier's feature

David Lilienthal former TVA chief criticizes U S atomic policy urging vigor in American business and industry. He argues against 100 percent government ownership and financing, advocating a diversified approach to one of history's most technical ventures while outlining generalized reform ideas.

Tin Collier's David Lilienthal Tennessee Valley ‘Authority Atoms: Energy Commission Salene otriiHole Henthal

Competition in private enterprise and government limits

The speaker argues government commissions and private contractors cannot fully cultivate progress. true growth comes from competition. Lilienthal, a trusted figure, endorses learning from private enterprise and reducing government monopolies. The piece cautions that growing dependence on government is a dangerous trend.

Lilienthal

Birthday golfer beats odds with steady play

A reader notes Dr. Spangler, a relative newcomer to golf and bowling, who took up the hobbies about six months ago. On his birthday he performed notably, averaging in the high eighties despite his short time in the sport, and completing 166 holes in 221 strokes.

Sage Saty Dr. Spangler

New York cops and the law at work in the city

A reflective piece traces the broad reach of law enforcement in New York, from traffic lines and signals to the Police Athletic League, with figures from 1947 showing burglaries robberies and murders. It notes cop decorations and casualties, plus a fictional interlude about a sheriff and a jailed man contemplating escape and mercy.

York New York Manhattan New York City Law United States States Howdah Police Athletic League

Mary Election Shows Baker Leading Reed by 104 Votes

The tally indicates Baker ahead of Reed by 104 votes in the Mary election, reflecting a narrow margin. The result underscores a tight race as ballots are counted and certified by election officials.

Mary Baker Reed

Mrs Eddie Kennedy Dies Yesterday in Grafton

Edith May Kennedy 60 of Route 1 Grafton died at home at 2 30 pm after a six month illness. Born November 25 1880 in Michigan she was the daughter of the late Reese Parsons and Susan Mayle Parsons. Husband Jefferson Kennedy survives along with daughter Roberta DeCost at home and brothers Orlan Parsons and Clyde Parsons both of Grafton Route 1. She belonged to Wesleyan Methodist Church Knottsville and had lived in the area 20 years.

Edith May Kennedy Route 1 Grafton Kennedy Michigan Reese Parsons Susan Mayle Parsons Jefferson Kennedy Roberta DeCost Orlan Parsons Clyde Parsons Wesleyan Methodist Church Knottsville

Record Set on 66-Hole Tour At Morgantown Country Club

Professional Albert Spencer of Morgantown Country Club said the 66-hole tour of the club's fairways and greens set a record for a single day. Charleston residents will pay more for milk beginning today with a 1 percent increase per quart after distributors announced the rise yesterday.

Morgantown Country Club Albert Spencer Charleston

Shadow on the Range on the Sombra

Doctor Ives is jailed by Benedict after a tense confrontation amid feuds on the Sombra Range. Elisha Lund arrives, declares Ives innocent of murder, and the two men discuss vengeance, duty, and the uneasy peace between rival factions as the narrative follows Benedict, Lund, and the town’s looming conflict.

Sendisis Sombra Rammet Carradine Bnao Ives Ts Ehot Marybelle Lund Brian Gant Cory Luna Marco Halmer Ives Ois Cory Lundim Dreama Sheri Benedict Tana Doctor Pie Simbusd Maryoelle Lund Colupel Carradine Arnvaine Cory Tnt Yenta Ives Pega Ole Cory Lana Avesip Young Bhentt-Benedict Tove

Mrs. D Paynter Dies In Uffington

Mrs Delia Paynter aged 24 died yesterday in Uffington West Virginia at the time of her daughter Mrs Edna McBee she was born in Monongalia county May 27 1865 Her husband Willard Paynter is deceased Surviving children include Edna McBee Homer Paynter Ralph Paynter Lottie Kuhn Grace Rogers sisters Mollie Shingleton and Lottie Carruthers Two brothers Charles Trickett Perry Trickett The piece also notes local bingo tax controversy and a state law bingo illegality reference.

Delia Paynter Edna McBee Uffington West Virginia

In Memoriam Myrtle Zumbro A Beloved Wife Remembered

In memory of Myrtle Zumbro died one year ago today the family shares a gentle note she is not dead but away. The husband and daughters ask readers to think of her still and smile at the love they shared.

Ives Lund Marco Stoll Stoll Cory Seome Benedict Hammer Broll Kansas Doc Ives Doc Myrtle Zumbro

Reed defeats Baker in district primary canvass

Charles E. Baker of Ravenswood conceded he lost to E. Ray Reed of Clay for the nomination. The official canvass across five counties shows Reed 3,032 votes to Baker 2,019, a margin of 1,13 votes. Unofficial returns released the day after the primary.

Charles E. Baker Ravenswood E. Ray Reed Clay Reed Baker Margi

Funeral notice for Edith May Kennedy in Prichard

Edith May Kennedy, funeral to be held Saturday at Prichard. Associated minister Reverend Fred DeCast. Interment at Prichard Cemetery. Friends may call at Bartlett Funeral Home. Bartlett Funeral Homes.

Edith May Kennedy Prichard Fred Bartlett

Classified rates and sample ads from Sentinel

Classified section outlines four cent per word first insertion three cents for three or more consecutive insertions and two cents for twenty six or more consecutive insertions with a five cent minimum. It notes cash in advance and that errors limited to one incorrect insertion. Sample items include for sale autos a baby stroller and a mortgage loan offer from Shale Incorporated Mor gantown West Virginia with address and telephone.

Virginia West Virginia National Representatives Sinland Newspaper Representatives, Inc New York East 42Nd Street The Sentinel

Public Buildings Service bids for Grafton P O exterior work

Public notice announcing sealed bids due by Aug 30 1960 for exterior painting and repairs at the U S Post Office in Grafton West Virginia. Details include specifications PB-Div-2 June 26 1950 and addenda up to May 15 1944 with data from Washington offices.

General Services Administration Public Buildings Service U.5 Customs House & Appraisers 2Nd Chestnut Streets Philadelphia Pennsylvania U.S P.O Grafton West Virginia Public Bailiires Service General Services Building P Streets N. W Washington D.C Whitam A. Miller George F. Simmons Parrish Building West Main=Street John K. Burdett Taylor County Homer Marple Grafton Banking and ‘Trust Company Sis William P County of Taylor Charles G. Corbin Charles CF. Corbin Court House Main St Richard B. Bord West Virgin

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Latrobe W. Va Telephone M. Bi.MacLeod Nuzum Mhe Associated Press Elisha Lund Stor Footatepa Rod Benedict Thane Aiid Sombra Hille Corys Jpergon Tamerlane Cory Lund Jess Marybelle Mel Heimer E. Kennedy Norman A.fox Wala Mother Sigmat Boots Minnesota Dakotas Linda Wheeling Bake Sale Turner's Tan Phi Lambda Sorority Bartlett Funeral Homes Automobile Sea Detroit Admirals Russell's Radio Service & Sales Lincoln St Washington St Jr. High School East Main Main Highway Tygart Lake Robert Losh Utsinger Lincoln Street Shale, Incorporated Walnut Street Morgantown Fairmont Roofing Co Fairmont State OF Betty L. Kennedy Chancery Patrick C. Kennedy William Floyd Kennedy
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