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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1949
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel lists its address at 102 Latrobe Street and its editorial office, with history as a weekly founded in 1870 and daily since 1903 except Sundays. It notes circulation, staff, Associated Press affiliation, and subscription prices with regional delivery rates and post office classification.
The All States cooperative met in Fellowsville high school gym with A E Sinsel and Reverend James Notting leading the program. Election of advisory board favored I G Bolyard F H Clarkson and Robert Hamilton, with five judges chosen for Style Review prizes. winners included Mrs Lona Goodwin and Miss Betty Jackson. Community members from Evansville attended personals notes list many local residents visiting, visiting and hosting events in Wheeling Morgantown and nearby towns.
A rail incident left the first two Maule trains derailed while passenger cars escaped serious damage. Southern railway officials reported no injuries as responders secured the scene.
Government prosecutors allege Balarezo leads a Peruvian cocaine ring active since 1946, smuggling about 50 kilograms monthly into the United States. Balarezo fled by air to the U S leaving his family behind and remains a political refugee.
Observers fear a communist uprising may spread to Helsinki after clashes in Kemi where 1,500 strikers attacked police lines, one striker died and nine were injured. Troops moved from Oulu to Kemi and Hangoe as dock workers nationwide also struck.
Toree, head of the outlawed Aprista party, allegedly left with 60,000 dollars and munitions for an uprising. If successful he would become chief of Peruvian customs, Mier said. The plot failed and Haya De La Torre sought refuge in Lima's Columbian Embassy.
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Martin cites a cocaine trafficking surge that led the U S to halt imports from Peru then permit limited raw cocoa leaf imports after a U N delegation warned the embargo would threaten a key export. Cap Mier says six legitimate Peruvian factories exist and the cleanup found eight illicit plants with Balarezo holding interests in some.
Charles Sapp Sr aged 70 of Independence Route 1 died at 5:10 p m yesterday in Grafton City hospital. He was a blacksmith and farmer, member of Church of Christ of Gladesville, survived by wife Wadie M Loughery Sapp, one sister Jennie Van ate of Lucretia Ohio, and ten children including Mrs Edward Kuhn Route 3 George W Sapp Frank Sapp Mrs Harold Fortney Charles Sapp Jr Mrs Laird King Ralph Sapp and others all of Ohio locations.
Passenger injuries occurred as the Southbound train struck the Northbound, with most hurt passengers thrown into seats. A wooden milk car on the Northbound train absorbed much of the impact, limiting worse injuries.
In a rough frontier scene Ute Kincade and Singin’ Sam McAllister escape Halliday’s posse. They raid a shack for food and gear, plan to move toward Tumblero ck, and weigh options for money and travel as tension rises amid hunger and danger.
Charles Sapp Sr. will be honored with a Sunday service at the Church of Christ in Gladesville at 2 p.m. EST. Evangelist Guy V. Gaskell of Columbus, Ohio, will officiate. Interment follows at Sapp and Weaver Cemetery in Gladesville. Friends may call at Bartlett Funeral Homes.
A compact listing shows NBC evening lineup with Cameo Date at 9 30 and Richard Diamond at 10. CBS features Vaughn Monroe caravan and Gene. Aas BBC lists Adventures of Philip Maxlowe at 8 90. ABC7 30 offers Gangbusters and Listen To. Buzz Adam’sees at 30 Take A Number at 9 Life Befina At 80.
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To creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Lucy Selvey deceased. All persons with claims against the estate, whether due or not, must exhibit them with vouchers to the undersigned at the Parrish Building Gatton West Virginia on or before August 20, 1960, or be excluded from any benefits of the estate. All beneficiaries are notified to appear to present their interests. Given under my hand this day of August 1960, John Taylor County West Virginia.
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