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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1950

Page

4

Railroads stronger for defense, Farley says after WW II

William Farley president of the Association of American Railroads says railroads are better able to handle defense emergencies than before World War II due to expansion and improved operation. He notes trains and cars are bigger faster and more efficient loading and unloading is quicker. Since 1939 railroads spent over 7.6 billion dollars on improvements reflecting across operations. Farley stresses transportation is a national effort alongside arms production.

William Fariey Association of American Railroads Farley

Ambiguous diplomat's Iowa talk sparks amiable relief

A sensified British ambassador to the United States addressed a Iowa farmers' convention. The chairman praised his contribution to friendly ties, joking that Iowa would no longer fear Britain, while comments on rail priorities and materials emphasized stronger railroad support and resource access.

Ord Halifax Iowa Britain United States Milord Tom

Memory Lane in the Sombra Settlement

Ives endures a day of drifting memory and wary hope as he and Marybelle tend Cory in the clearing. Fealty to the old life collides with present danger as Hammer raids loom and Benedict hides, while Ives reads signs of peril and finds a cautious, renewed resolve.

Ives Tom Feather Cory Marybelle Feather Colry Elsaring Thia Nery Haridy Mg Fury Colt Ngivhamis Tyga Jim Ives Ither Hammter Taide Lane Rod Benedict Benedict Ives-re Rod Hammer Iver

Boyce case details disputed warrants and trial

Witnesses could not identify ownership or operation of the Sport man's Club but testified Boyce appeared to run the place during the raid. Judge Allender overruled defense objections to the warrants and later to the trial versus search warrants, as defenses prepared for appeal.

Pase Allender

McVicker Reunion At Webster Hosts 125 Attendees

About 125 people attended the fourteenth McVicker reunion at Webster Baptist Church with a noon basket dinner and an afternoon musical program. D A McVicker presided over a business session. oldest attendees were Mrs Rebecca Heaton of Rowlesburg and Isaac Los of Grafton. The youngest was Nancy Louii Kincaid, 11 weeks old, and the newlyweds prize went to Warren Lee McVicker and Larah Hammond.

McVicker The Baptist Church D. A. McVicker L of Manheim Rebecca Heaton Rowlesburg Isaac Los Grafton Nancy Louii Jack B. Kincaid Columbus Ohio Warren Lee McVicker Webster Norman Satterfield Denver Colorado Truman B. McVicker Larah Hammond Nola Satterfield

Richard Isner Visits Asner Guest List In Grafton

Richard Isner son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Isner of Grafton returned home after a week visiting Donald Fitzwater. The page lists numerous locals including Dennis, Warden Lambert, George Everson, Ephraim Mayle, Miner Lee Fridley, Lee Marcles Shoulders, Ervin DeCost, James Freeze, Raymond Mayle, Denzil Collins, Clayborn Adams Galloway, William McCoy, Charley Smith, Jo Goonts, Elbert Ghoff, Muriel Newman, Russell Dalton, Noah DeMoss, and Charles Baker, noting transfers from Hartford Connecticut.

Grafton William Franklin Everson Belington Muriel Franklin Newman Russell Lowell Dalton Noah Wilbert DeMoss Charles George Baker Grafton Hartford Conn

Marybelle Joins Ives In Plan To Confront Hammer

In a tense moment on the range, Tana warns of Rod’s capture by the Hammer colonel and the looming clash as Ives, Marybelle, and Cory prepare a bold move. Marybelle volunteers to ride, while Ives readies for a confrontation that could ignite a full-scale standoff.

Ives Marybelle Tane Tana Rod Hammer 2 Hammer Cory Lund Hammerland Nesters Rod Alays Brian Lief Sombra Oregon Allenge Merypelle Marybelllisfind Cory Nonger Tam Doc

Telephone service lines at The Sentinel emphasize courtesy

The Sentinel advertises quick telephone service for subscribers news contributors and advertisers. For society notices ask for Society. Inquiries about delivery handled by Circulation and general business by Mrs Pauline Hulley. News desk handles news questions display advertising asks for advertisement department. Want ads cannot be handled by phone and are taken over the counter only.

the Sentinel

U N Flag At Los Angeles Plaza Faces Red Tape

Los Angeles County supervisors aim to display the United Nations blue flag at the Tar Angelenes Plaza Court of Flags but first require a permit from UN Secretary General Trygve Lie and an official order to the New York manufacturer holding exclusive rights. A price list will be sent showing coat sizes, and a ceremony awaits the arrival of the flag.

Los Angeles United Nation Los Angeles County Board of ‘Supervisors Ito U.N Angelea Plaza Court Trygve Lie UN Secretaryr New York

Insects Survive Radiation Says Odd Central Press Note

A garbled Central Press excerpt claims insects may better resist radiation than humans and survive attacks while mixing in odd humor about picnic ants redheaded ducks and wrestling events. The piece references Zadok Dumkopf and a Minneapolis match with teeth knocked out, highlighting confused, fragmented text.

A. Minneapolis A. Aconit

Classified Advertising Rules And Rental Listings

Classifieds describe payment per word and in advance, with strict classification rules. Entries include furnished and unfurnished rentals with details like rooms, entrances, and rent. The notice also contains job and house building offers, Down payment discussions, and numerous stray ad fragments.

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