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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1946
Page
8
The Tygart Lake Boating and Fishing Club, with about 50 members, plans to install floating docks on the Tygart Valley River reservoir. The project, supported by federal authorities, aims to have the floats ready before the end of the summer season and fully operational for the next boating season.
Two Barbour cot men have enlisted at the office in the Regular Army and will leave next week for final examination in Jamestown Ohio. The enlistees are Richard A. Moran from Century No. 1 and Athol D. Bennett from Volga Route 2.
Vaad Leumi announces first stage of non-cooperation to begin Sunday amid tensions in Palestine. British authorities remain on alert as Irgun calls for revolt. Truman’s reported refusal to back federal zone divisions prompts mixed reactions from Jewish and Arab spokespeople.
A special meeting of the Taylor County Board of Trade is set for Tuesday night August 20 at 8 o'clock in the Board of Trade rooms. President Paul E. Malone announced the session to discuss tentative plans for a swimming pool at Grafton park and to obtain an estimated cost. All Board of Trade members and interested citizens are invited.
Ziga A. Tobak of New Jersey paid a $10 fine plus costs after being arrested by State Trooper J R Wayt for passing on a blind curve one mile west of Grafton on U S Route 60. Tobak drove a 1941 Chevrolet sedan and appeared before Maj. John W Snider.
Parsons reports the Tucker County Fair will include its first horse show in 20 years during the week of September 2. A parade will open the final day, September 7, with prizes totaling 100 dollars across multiple classes.
J. D. Netzer father of Mrs C E Marshall of 301 Ross Street died at 8 am yesterday in a Parkersburg hospital after a brief illness. He was about 80. Survived by another daughter Mrs Marshall of Cornwallis two brothers F. M. Metzer Petrolum and Will Metzer California and two sisters Mrs Walt Perine West Union and Miss Florence Meter Rodgers Arkansas. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 pm at the church in Cairo.
Weston reports Dr Ray J Vassar Republican State Executive Committee member urges a full inquiry into World War II profiteering amid claims of overpayments and canceled contracts. He dismisses current efforts as insufficient and cites a General Accounting Office statement about 65 billion dollars settled, closing recourse for the government. In Pittsburgh, police respond to a midnight check at Airways tavern but leave with no incident after discovering a new 1946 car missing upon return to their patrol.
Mr and Mrs William Thorn and family thank Farm Bureau Post Office Employes and the community for contributions of money and household items after their home and personal property burned on June 24 1946 Route 3 Grafton Read complete thanks from appreciative neighbors and church members who offered support.
George R. Moore, 24, of Parsons, was sent to Taylor County jail for six months after pleading guilty to carrying an automatic pistol. Mag. Jefferys stated the revolver was loaded with three shells and Moore offered no reason for possession. Disturbances at the B and O deanery were noted by officers.
Nathan Mendelson of Mendelson Junk Co has run Graf ton business for over 19 years. He provided a biographical sketch of his life and spoke about his enterprise at the weekly Rotary dinner at the Belvedere club last evening. Joseph J. Estate of the YMCA division joined in the program, with remarks on regional industry and community ties.
The Church of God state overseer Bishop George W Hel Mick will conduct a baptismal service Sunday August 18 at 2 30 PM in the Tygart Valley River behind Chew Garage. The ceremony invites church members and adherents to unite in the rite as part of the faith community.
The record quotes Partlow and er discussing a voter selecting a candidate in a primary only if the person’s name appears on the official ballot. It notes multiple appeals court rulings affirming that a name absent from the ballot cannot be voted for in a primary. The piece also mentions 1944 radio production spending reaching 3.5 billion dollars.
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