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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1948

Page

5

State Department To Re Inspect Raleigh Coal Mine

The West Virginia state mines department began an inspection of the Raleigh Coal and Coke No. mine in Raleigh County after a federal report cited 71 safety violations. Union officials arranged the visit. findings mirrored a July federal inspection, and officials consider advancing a three month Raleigh inspection despite ongoing operations.

Gharleston State Mines Department Raleigh Coal and Coke Company Raleigh C. E. Jones United Mine Workers Beckley J. L. Bailey Jay A. Philpott Mines Department Jones Dubree Maryland New River Company Nuttallburg Fayette County Joseph Bierer C. M. Meadows Gulf State Mines Arch J. Alexdhider Bierer Raleigh County

Night of Suspicion Ends in Unclear Death

Gillette was found dead in bed after a night at her apartment with Garun quoting Adkins that he might have killed her unknowingly in his sleep and left a note. Coroners withheld verdict citing possible natural causes as investigators checked for poison with no autopsy findings. case leaves questions about cause of death.

Gillette Garun Adkins Wayne County Lyman A. Adair Cuyah

Convention Opens Under Beckley Commander W R Fusitt

Barely-arrivals at 11g noted as the board of trustees and the department executive committee convene for the first general session led by department commander W. R. Fusitt of Beckley tomorrow morning. The convention continues until Monday noon.

Board of Trustees Department W. R. Fusitt Beckley

Ambassadors Press Molotov Talks On Berlin Blockade

Western representatives again meet Molotov for talks aimed at ending the Soviet Berlin blockade and resolving east–west differences. It marks the fourth such call in two weeks, seeking a breakthrough on Europe’s icy stalemate.

Ute Aec Molotov Berlin Europe

Ponce de Leon Florida search and Walrus line trivia

This item queries five quick facts: Ponce de Leon sought the Fountain of Youth in Florida. the next line after The Walrus and the Carpenter clause is The time has come. French leave means leaving without saying goodbye. arson is deliberately setting fire to property. and which queen had 37 grandchildren at her death. It also notes August 18 as Miriam Hopkins birthday. It adds Today It Happened histories from 1940 defense plans and early American explorers and musicians with Ormandy.

Ponce de Leon Florida United States Canada Virginia Dare Virginia Roanoke Colony Ananias Dare Eleanor White Dare Meriwether Lewis Lewis Thomas Jefferson

Dulles Biography Highlights World Figure's Career

Central Press outlines John Foster Dulles born in Washington D C who served as a World War I captain and major and built a legal and public service career in New York City. He chaired the Carnegie Endowment and directed the Rockefeller Foundation while participating in peace conferences and international bodies. The piece notes his New York home and lists snippets on fortune, leisure and a trivia set.

John Foster Dulles Washington, D.C Dulles New York City Rockefeller Foundation Carnegie Endowment For International Peace Hague

Pattern 9341 Sew Chart Dress Set for Girls

Adorable sundress and an everyday dress pattern 9341 in a pretty scalloped style. Includes matching scalloped panties and a complete illustrated sew chart with step by step instructions for a perfect fit and easy use.

Looks Like a Storm Prophecy in a Diary Entry

A diary begun 82 years ago hints at foreboding weather with the line Looks like a storm. The text blends humor and observations about fashion, politics, and public notices, referencing Eddie Sawyer and Zadok Dumkopf in a mosaic of late era newspaper oddities.

Arctic Circle mystery pilot missing north of Edmonton

A Miss Oldenburc geologist from the University of Minnesota captains a passenger plane that vanished about 900 miles north of Edmonton. W B Murray of Washington D C also disappeared Saturday about 250 miles northwest of Edmonton, with buffalo grass cited as causing buffalo to stop migrating east of the Mississippi. The Trumpeter Swan stands as the largest flying bird at about 35 pounds.

Wellsmea Arctic Circle Edmonton Miss Oldenburc University of Minnesota W. B. Murray Washington, D. C Mississippi River

Fern Leaf Doily Crochet Pattern 7114 For Two Doilies

Quick crochet pitch for fern leaf doily design with charts and photos. Includes two doily patterns, price details, and mailing address for Pattern 7114 from The Grafton Sentinel household arts column. Mentions Alice Brooks Needlework Book offering patterns and illustrations.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept P.O Flatbush Station Brooklyn Alice Brooks

The Average Human Bellie Consumption of Salt

An estimate claims the average person consumes about 12 pounds of salt annually in food. The figure highlights dietary salt intake and its potential health implications.

Finer Canned and Frozen Fruits promotes peach canning

Great news for peach canners proclaims a free 1948 edition of Finer Canned & Frozen Fruits. The 32 page guide claims easy syrup changes improve flavor color and texture and offers recipes jams jellies pickles relishes and more. Available by mail to readers.

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