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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1946

Page

3

Briefly Told Briefly Told Here On Business Trip

A compact notes column lists residents traveling for business and leisure. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Abbott and son John visit Grafton. Lynn F Stewart vacationed in Atlantic City and Wildwood, N J. Miss Mary Alice and Dorothy Burnside toured Alexandria Va. The Thorn and Klepfel families plus others returned home after Vera E. Lewis funeral in Harrisville. East Liverpool and Deep Creek vacation items appear. visitors to Washington DC and Peoria are noted.

Harry Abbott John Morgantown Grafton New Jersey Lynn F. Stewart Atlantic City Wildwood N. J R. M. Thorn Toris Jean Paul D. Klepfel Vera Alice Paula June Mary Blake L. W. Tingler Carroll Irma Jean Norman Deakins Thier Vera E. Lewis Harrisville

Miss Robinson Hosts Weiner Roast For Friends

Miss Marjorie Robinson of this city entertained a group of friends with a lawn weiner roast. Guests included Mrs. M L McCracken and children, Mr. and Mrs. James McCracken, Miss Susie McCracken, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Linn, Mrs. Ella Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Robinson, and many others in a social evening of conversation and games.

Marjorie Robinson M L. McCracken Jeannie Connie Barbara Kathleen Albert Kuhnes Charles Lees James McCracken Susie McCracken Roy Linn Wayde Furlow Iva Reese George Lucas Warder Stansburry Everett Keener Ella Lambert Ora Lambert Guy Robinson Ethel McCracken Rose Mary Johnston Peggy Mason Betty McCracken Marguerite McDaniel Ada May Johnston Mary McCracken Virginia McDaniel Mona Duckworth Tiny Poole Anna McDaniel Florence Reese Norma Lee Rinker Edward McCracken Johnny McFadden Francis Tobe Weaver Bernard Duckworth Kenneth Rutherford Ronald Haslip Opha Duckworth Tommy Jefferies Jack Stull Clyde Brown Francis McCracken Howard Bolyard Ted Nestor Buddy Stansberry Joey Rinker

Honors Daughter On Birthday

Mr and Mrs A Duckworth held a birthday party for their daughter Monna on a recent evening. Guests included Kitty Shriver Tiny Poole Florence Reed Marjorie Robinson Joan Rutherford Peggy Mason Rosemary Johnson Thelma Duckworth Kenneth Rutherford Joseph Powell Chester Johnson Jimmy Shriver Bernice Stevens Betty Stansbury Harry Edmond and Howard Bolyard.

A. Duckworth Monna Kitty Shriver Tiny Poole Florence Reed Marjorie Robinson Joan Rutherford Peggy Mason Rosemary Johnson Thelma Duckworth Kenneth Rutherford Joseph Powell Chester Johnson Jimmy Shriver Bernice Stevens Betty Stansbury Harry Edmond Howard Bolyard

Community groups schedule August events in Grafton area

Local listings reveal Aug 27 to Sept 4 gatherings across churches unions and clubs. Details include meetings of Supreme Forest Woodmen circle eastern district convention at Wehn hall, church group sew days at Red Cross rooms, American Legion auxiliary installation, Tau Phi Lambda sorority at Leoma Zumbro home, Woman's Club luncheon, Lend A Hand circle luncheon, White Fawn council bingo, Bartlett and Reese Hubbard reunions, and Mt Pleasant homecoming with rededication.

White Rose Grove Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Wehn Hall RTS First Baptist Church Russell Reese James Barcus Paul Defenbaugh Episcopalian Church Red Cross American Legion Auxiliary Legion Ladies of the Baptist Church Delta Mu Tau Phi Lambda Sorority Supreme Forest Leoma Zumbro Grafton Park Beulah Bailey Woman's Club of Grafton Belvedere Club Robinson Presbyterian Church White Fawn Council VFW Bartlett Webster Baptist Church Flat Rocks Gladesville Reese-Hunt Oak Grove Mt. Pleasant Mary Lough

Moore And Hern Engagement Told

Announcement of the engagement of Mary Jane Moore of Pittsburgh to Arthur B. Hern Jr son of Mr and Mrs Arthur B Hern Sr of this city The wedding is planned for early September Mr Hern is employed by the Grafton Transportation Company

Mary Jane Moore Pittsburgh Arthur Berm, Jr Arthur B. Hern, Sr Hern Grafton Transportation Company

Australian critic blasts frontier plan inquiry push

Hodgson urged a permanent subcommittee to investigate Italian frontier disputes while Vishinsky denounced the plan as a tactic to destroy the foreign ministers ark. Hodgson and Col W R Hodgson argued the material is vast and unclear and proposed a three member fact finding committee with sponsoring powers to examine Italy's frontiers with France Yugoslavia and Australia and report recommendations if feasible.

Foot Hodgson Vishincky Australia Col W. R Hodgson Hodgson Italy France Yugoslavia Austia

Campaign seeks nonpartisan municipal plan with veteran help

Preston cites pressure on precinct officers in a Cincinnati like charter push and urges volunteer ex servicemen to block what he calls an deliberate plan to steal the election. The Tuna pack, valued at fifty million dollars, stands as America’s top fishery.

Cincinnati Preston Xxx

Fling Harsh Uunumueu Urges Retention In Charleston

The broadcast featured speeches urging voters to keep Charleston’s current mayor city manager form of government. The Democratic Gazette and the Daily Mail have led the campaign, shaping public opinion on the issue.

Uunumueu Page One Charleston Democratic Gazette Independent Republican Daily Mail

Milk Mixture for Stomach Ulcers Magic Drink

A recent medical discovery used by donors and hospitals claims to treat stomach ulcers quickly and ease indigestion and heartburn. Lurin comes as a ready mix product, recommended for home use with two teaspoonfuls in a glass of milk, backed by a money back guarantee at Malone's Drug Store and others.

Malone

Bulldozer Used On Surplus Goods Stirs Clarion Critique

CAIRO Aug 27 Special Deliberate use of a bulldozer to move Army radio equipment then sold to junk dealers was condemned by N D Marsh Republican official from Peenie County. He warned about vast surplus materiel being distributed with apparent favoritism and called the scene a picture of confusion and mismanagement.

Cairo Washington N.D Marsh Peenie County Marsh

Court martial details from North Severn inquiry

The investigation following the party led to three court martials. Young Sima was convicted of introducing his wife to a black enlisted man’s quarters, but the sentence was omitted. Rollins faces a two year sentence after being convicted of adultery with a white woman, theft, gambling, and conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. Mrs Thompson testified she saw drinking and card playing at the party.

North Severn Off Young Sima Nesro Rollins Thompson

Bufichett fUenuines: public safety group goals outlined

The page assigns aims to discuss improving crime and accident prevention, deterring violations through enhanced investigative and enforcement procedures, and a public education program. It also covers supervisory responsibilities to boost morale, discipline, and relations with the public to serve citizens better.

fUenuines

Fliers’ Remains Return From Yugoslavia Grave

After re examination of the wreckage in Koprivnik and the Holy Cross church cemetery the Graves registration commission reported part of a left foot was found with the remains of airmen buried by Yugoslav militia. Two Yugoslav physicians aided the investigation and confirmed the absence of parachute exits, while witnesses said two men bailed out. The four missing feet had been located earlier. Remains lie in caskets at Ljubljana airport before shipment to the United States.

Bled Yugoslavia Holy Cross Church Koprivnik Charles ©. Provon Graves Registration Commission Commission Ljubuljana United States Fourth Army

Paris Fashions Open Fall Show By LeLong

Paris fashion opens fall and winter with Lelong recalling prewar splendor. Pastel shades satin velvets brown greens champagne and beiges dominate. Silhouette revives 1920s lines with mid calf skirts wide shoulders and bat sleeves. Some decolletes vary from close to deep V. black gowns show square necklines. Lelong aims for feminine lines and strong hip and leg shapes.

Jacqueline Bucem Paris L. Lelong LeLong

Soviet court holds second day for seven co-defendants

Hollywood story continues as seven co-defendants face armed struggle charges against the Soviet Union. The proceedings enter a second day before the military collegium of the Soviet supreme court with Col. Gen. Vasili V. Ulrich presiding.

Soviet Union Soviet Supreme Court Vasili V. Ulrich Pres

White Russian leader Semenov flees to Manchuria after Bolshevik victory

Semenov testified that after Kolchak's defeat he withdrew and formed a trans-Baikal government backed by Japanese funds and munitions. Following the Bolshevist triumph he fled to Manchuria where in the 1930s and beyond he and other White Russians collaborated with Japan on schemes to seize Siberia and use it to crush the Soviet Union.

Moscow Japan Far East Adm Alexander Vasilievich Kolchak Siberia Kolchak Semenov Red Army Manchuria Ukh‘tonsky Soviet Union Procedit Military Collegium trans-Baikal

Testimony links wartime plots to Japanese generals

Fragmentary testimony states that after Japan's 1945 defeat, a figure claimed backing from generals Araki Terauchi and others to pursue a plan. The outline includes reward for his part and details of a plot, described in incomplete form.

Japan Cena Araki Terauchi

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