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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1949

Page

5

Contamination complaints rise over crematory odors in Elkins

The city of Elkins faced repeated nuisance complaints as odors and smoke from a nearby crematory afflicted a residential area near the Tygart Valley river. Flood control projects by Army Engineers expanded developable land, intensifying concerns about fires rodents and river pollution from refuse dumping at the crematory.

O Wureiles U.S. Army Elkins Tygart Valley River The Conservation Commission Tygart Valley

Yesterday's Stars Associated Press Baseball Roundup

Batting Ted Williams singled home Dom DiMaggio with two out in the 11th inning to lift Boston past Washington 3-2, moving the Red Sox within three games of the Yankees. Bill Wight pitched the White Sox to an 8-0 two hit win over St. Louis.

Associated Press Ted Willams Red Sox Dom Dimagato Boston Washington Sox New York Yankees Bill Wight White Sox Chicago St. Louis

Women take active role in public life in Hyderabad

Article highlights Mrs. Aruna Chowdry, wife of the Military Governor of Hyderabad, as a leading advocate for women’s rights and her public stance on the future role of women in Hyderabad. It also notes a local public works debate over waste disposal methods and city contracting practices in Elkins, including incinerator rejection and trench or strip-mine burial options.

India Aruna Chowdry Hyderabad State Health Department The Conservation Commission City of Elkins

City Seeks New Garbage Disposal Site After Complaints

Citizens gathered for an open forum to address odors and health concerns prompting the city administration to search for an alternative location for the garbage disposal facility. The meeting focused on mitigating complaints and evaluating potential sites.

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