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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1950
Page
4
Grafton Sentinel masthead lists McLeod as General Manager M Nuzum as News Editor. Indicates second class matter at the post office under act of Congress of 1879. Member of The Associated Press with rights to local news content.
Evansvillebriefs detail events for the 100th anniversary founding of the Evansville church and a Homecoming on Sunday August 27 Invitations are extended to all former Evansville pastors There will be a special program with Sunday school and a noon basket Everyone is invited A birthday gathering honored Mrs Albert Sinsel and son Max Sinsel at the home of Mr and Mrs Max Sinsel in Blueville Ice cream and gifts noted with names of attendees and hosts listed.
A chaotic OCR fragment notes a 235 pound mill worker claiming a state cro cheting championship, garbled humor about ice cream freezers and inventions, an old city ordinance fining roosters before sunrise, reunion notices, and random riffs on advertising and rain dances. The text is largely incoherent with many placeholders and misreads.
Mrs Archie Jennings and her sons Ray Linn and Stanley returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Fletcher Shriver of Fairmont the past week. Mr and Mrs W B Danser of near Morgantown were recent guests of Mr and Mrs W S Dennison.
Inside Washington reports that the United States and Britain push to admit Turkey to the West Atlantic Alliance amid opposition labeling Turkey a Soviet risk. US and UK diplomats argue Norway poses a similar threat, while Turkey sends 4500 troops to Korea and strengthens Middle East defense. The Air Force plans expansion to 30 heavy groups and 40 medium groups, with a new Korean campaign ribbon under consideration for wounded soldiers. Senate talk remains focused on tradition and length, as several members lament extended sessions. Local items note visits by the Sinsel family and a Pittsburgh barber price raise.
Ives scouts the Sombra Range as a shadow falls over Hammer. He senses a hidden hand guiding events, while Cory Lund and Elisha Lund contend with buried danger. Marybelle fears disturbing tidings as Tom Feather’s shack nears and breakfast awaits Ives and Cory’s uncertain fate.
In France at Nice on the Riviera Errol Flynn says he will wed Pat Wymore and her mother arriving September 16. Flynn notes they may marry in France and says Irene Ghica, once engaged, remains a friend despite the break. The interview mentions other notes from the scene and surrounding chatter.
An unnamed mogul and his daughter Mafisa play golf on St Andrews links in Scotland. A missed putt angers him as a tiny distant boat attracts his gaze. In Washington, a couple celebrates their sixtieth wedding anniversary, with a playful exchange about quarrels ending after the honeymoon.
Perch River New York reports an 83 year old man named William Schweitzer describing his third set of teeth. He never visited a dentist and had only fair second-set teeth until the third set appeared. His daughter says he is uncomfortable but pleased.
Rosemont resident Frank Stonko of Box 110 Taylor county has volunteered for active duty with the Army. Sgt Stonko is to report for duty at Fort Knox Kentucky on August 28 per Col A R Reeves chief of the West Virginia Military District.
The Sentinel reports King Farouk of Egypt at the Deauville Casino in France won about $60,000 over two nights, then lost heavily the next morning. His royal bodyguard needed multiple trips to the bank for chips, showing that even the king’s luck can turn.
The Red Cross urged large blood donations to aid fighting men in Korea and support expanded armed forces. It cited regular Far East shipments and use of excess for plasma derivatives, with local giving methods to be announced soon.
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