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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1946

Page

4

Grafton News Rates and Letters Guide

The text lists subscription rates with carrier deliveries at 2.70 for three months and 9.29 yearly, mentions advance payments, and notes the paper's association with the Associated Press. It also contains publication rights, editor communications policy, signature rules for letters, and national advertising representatives in New York and Chicago.

Bia Atx Associated Press Wyme National Inland Newspaper Representatives, Inc New York Fifth Avenue Chicago Wrigley Building

Power For 3 000 000 Farms Rural electrification drive announced

John P Callahan of the New York Times reports the electric utility industry plans a nationwide rural electrification program aiming to supply 3 million farms, half the nation, with private companies already committing 300 million dollars for farm-area line construction and extensions.

John P., Callahan New York Times Electric Light and Power Companies American Farm Bureau Federation Rural Electrification Administration REA Callahan

Sin as moral law and positive goodness in verse

A Methodist preacher argues sin must be named plainly to avoid excuses. The piece adds that focus should be on constructive goodness. It recalls Ella Wheeler Wilcox noting women’s intellectual potential and cites a verse about many gods and creeds versus the art of being kind.

RJ. Soper London Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Bright Spot on Housing Front Spurs Pledge by Builders

The Building Trades Council of Superior Wisconsin vows no strikes or work stoppages for home construction for veterans this year. The move signals acknowledgment of a housing crisis and a belief that disputes can be solved without halting housing projects.

Building Trades Council of Superior Wis A.P. of

Manchuria battle looms as civil war drags on

Glenn Babb reports from a volatile Manchuria where Chinese Communist forces hold most of the country and Nationalists push to reclaim southern railways and cities. The region, scarred by decades of war, could become the main battlefield as both sides seek victory, aided by a claimed Communist government in Yenan and calls for a peaceful, prosperous Manchuria.

Glenn Babbap Manchuria Asia China Japan Kwantung Army Red Army Siberia Yenan

Washington D C Whispering Gallery Of Capitol And Mead Probe

Austine Cassini reports on the Mead committee considering inquiries into Hawaiian pools with green lights, Army contracts, and possible resignations among lawmakers. Speculation names Rep. Robert L. Doughston and cabinet members Schwellenbach Patterson and Forrestal. Chinese rail and air travel notes appear, plus glimpses of Joseph Ball and Helen Gahagan Douglas family mementos.

Austine Cassini Central Washington Capitol Dome Mead Committee United States Hawaii Congress Rep Robert L. Doughston

Radio Dials Tonight Revival At MBS

Radio network MBS plans a revival of the Gold and Silver Minstrels with Gee Gee James leading the cast and Ray Bloch’s orchestra. The show debuts September 14 as Leave It To The Girls shifts to 8 30. CBS swaps morning serials for Joe Powers of Ostville at 9. NBC, CBS, and ABC offer evening programs with musical and dramatic fare.

C. E. Butterfield Eastern Standard New York MBS Gee Gee" James Rochester Jonathan Trimble Ray Bloch CBS Lsted Joe Powers Ostville NBC Music Hall Hilton Cy Jack Haley the Gres Horrell Finnegan ABC Harry Kogen Clark Sen Bilbo

A Bible Thought For Today

A brief religious message urges nations to honor God’s laws over propaganda. It warns against trading faith and liberty for fear, praising a nation blessed when the Lord is its guide. From Press Radio Bible Service, Cincinnati Ohio.

Press-Radio Bible Service, Inc Cincinnati Ohio

Address Meeting At Huntington Next Month

Huntington August report notes a meeting planned for September 19 to 21 with speakers from Cleveland and West Virginia engineering groups. In Charleston a court case seeks $9.50 in damages after a parolee allegedly stole and wrecked a car from Dr. Alfred F. Demilia.

Huntington Charleston Alfred F Demilia Court of Claims West, Virginia

Daily Bus Service to Wheeling During Panhandle Track Meet

Officials announce daily Pittsburgh to Wheeling buses during the Panhandle track meet. Buses depart Pittsburgh at 11:80 a.m. daily with a stop at Washington, Pennsylvania.

Wheeling Pittsburgh Wheeling Downs Panhandle Track Washington, Pa

Spencer Tech Names James Hinkle Assistant Coach

James B. Hinkle, who coached last year at Burnsville, is named assistant coach at Spencer Tech School officials said. He formerly captained the boxing team at West Virginia University.

Spener James B. Hinkle Burnsville Spensenr Tech West Virginia’ University

Secret Love Tests and Dinner Plans in Crumbling Household

In a tale set around Stanton, Charle hides her secret marriage to Trent while Flo schemes an announcement dinner with guest lists and rings. Mary Patten recounts a harsh upbringing to Neil Winslow as she recalls a life of poverty, ambition, and an unyielding pursuit of security amid family tensions.

Flo Charie Flo Wras Doug Cooley Charia Ollie Kingdon Charle Treat Reanbr Stanton Star Red Courage Charig Trent Lun Elo Cole Giddings Alicia’Hayworth the River Inn Stanton Mary Patten Miss Winslow Mary Pattep College Hans Alehild Nell Winslow Mr. Batten Misa Winslow Alli Gilés Gilda Columbus Giles Neil Winslow

Tragic note about daughter of Md. builder and Italian violinist

The daughter of multi millionaire Paul T. Stone of Maryland gave up her title to marry Italian violinist Matteo Mezzanote. Mezzanote is reported in critical condition at a Washington hospital awaiting operations. Claudia Stone, grieving over her husband’s condition, was recovering from a drug overdose given for an ailment.

Paul T. Stone Matteo Mezzanote Mezzanote Washington, D. C Claudia Stone Gil

Radio Theater Returns To Air With old Hollywood Lineup

New York radio fans welcome the long running Hollywood style shows back on CBS Monday nights led by producer Keighley. Genevieve Tobin and John Shean figure in the season with Warren Hull conducting Vox Pop. Ozzie Nelson Harriet Hilliard return with domestic comedy while Harold Huber stars as Poirot in Mystery of the Week. Harold’s program expands coast to coast by today.

York Radio Theater CBS Imit Winweighley Bey Keighley Hollywood Paris Tay Genevieve Tobin Beverly, Hills Favori Johnsom ‘ Shea Co Johnson Warren Hull Aee Gasport Moyie Wien Vox Pop Cranjek Americs Ozzie Nelson Harriet Hiliard Harriet Aiband Sin Travel Nelson Harold Huber Agatha’ Christie Bel Hercule Poirot Ber Jarial

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