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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1949
Page
4
Public notice-style item outlines Associated Press use and publication rights for local news. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail, and notes postal classification and mailing address in Grafton West Virginia.
Mrs. Sara Agness Mitter 67 died at seven a.m. at her sister’s home in Zanesville area. Born Oct 16, 1881 in Grafton, she was wife of George Mitter of Vienna WV and mother to Paul Joseph Rex Mitter, William Mitter and Margaret Jenkins. Survived by three brothers, three sisters, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Mitter was a retired Baltimore and Ohio conductor. Mrs. Mitter belonged to West Main Street Methodist church. Cincinnati pitcher Eddie Erantt led the Pacific Coast League in strikeouts in 1946 at age 31.
The text notes continued discussion on the nation's international economic policy with President Truman citing considerable misunderstanding and misinformation, some of it attributed to various unspecified sources. The fragment signals a broader political debate and critique.
Chef Jack W. Crawford appears in Municipal Term court with his rhesus monkey Buddy charged with violating the city sanitary code by keeping wild animals in a New York City flat. After testimony the judge adjourned the case to September 21, not convinced monkeys are wild.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a daily puzzle page with dated clues, catalog numbers, and scattered crosswords. Mentions names and places such as Israel and Germany, plus several mismatched entries like fruit and music notes, suggesting a magazine or newspaper puzzle section from mid-century. The readable bits imply a section of trivia or wordplay rather than a cohesive news item.
The president, addressing the American Legion, warned against political manipulation by newspapers and politicians. He noted readers resolved after World War II to prevent a recurrence of global chaos and emphasized that world prosperity is essential for U S prosperity. He cited the United States joining with other nations to shape a peaceful economic world.
A weather bulletin reports the storm shifting from hurricane to disturbance at 11 a.m. in Georgia. The eye of the storm crossed Roanoke Virginia at 10 p.m. with winds reaching 60 mph.
In a tense frontier scene Chip Halliday navigates a wounded mob to reach Singin' Sam McAllister and Ute Kincade in Tumblerock. Strunk the jail guard is knocked out as Chip moves through shadows, aided by Hope Brennan, to rescue the pair before a raid erupts.
Florida towns including West Palm Beach Lake Worth and Fort Lauderdale were in the hurricane core path as it moved from the Atlantic Friday evening. The storm veered north crossing Lake Okeechobee where the 1926 cyclone caused 1 800 deaths before sweeping up the Suwannee River. One Florida life and one Georgia life were reported.
Charles Dean of Morgantown and his sister Miss Florence Dean were affected as the powerful hurricane struck Florida. The storm carved a path from Miami Beach to Palm Beach with high winds reported north to Titusville. Damage estimated in the millions across the warned region.
A reader notes that Sena in Japan is seen as a symbol of life following a shooting incident, reflecting cultural reverence for resilience and survival amidst tragedy.
Tonight's lineup includes Supper Club at 8 pm One Man's Family at 8:30 pm Barlow Concert at 9 Gen. Clay at 10 Radio City Playhouse 7:30 Club 15 8 Inner Sanctum 8:30 Godfrey's Talent Scouts 9 Radio Theater 10 My Friend Irma 10:30 Bob Hawk Show Lone Ranger 8 Gordon MacRae Show 8:30 Ella Mae Time Kate Spaith MBS 10 Drama Forum Affairs Murder Secret at 10 40 10 can Forum Ofait 28
Classified ad text describes rates for insertions and samples of for sale and for rent listings. Includes items like hay, lumber, vehicles, livestock, tents, rooms for rent, and private contact details with phone numbers and dates. The notice outlines cash advance, classification constraints, and publication terms.
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