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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1950

Page

4

Little Sister Aims To Equal Junior In Christmas Duel

A quirky collage notes Little Sister set to outshine Junior with a Christmas drum gift. It mentions a new doll that howls and sheds tears, and jokes about leaders in Sudan wearing derby hats. The piece also laments sensational TV wrestling, Jupiter’s proximity, and Russian crop claims. It closes with a pun about an Indiana man hauling a bicycle from a pond.

Junior Sudan Africa Grapplers

War in Korea Raises Little Cost of Living Yet

Government economists say Korea has not yet raised the overall cost of living, with increases limited to select foods and rents. They warn a sustained price rise could follow a new price wage cycle, while optimistic comparisons to 1939 are noted.

Korea Ashington Seaerty Poland

Local Newspaper Subscription Rates Listed

A clipped notice presents subscription rates for home delivery by carrier at 30 cents per week. Yearly plans in advance are 9 dollars, six months 4 dollars, and three months 3 dollars, with specific regional mailing details noted for Virginia.

Virginia

The Sentinel Telephone Service Notice

The Sentinel promotes courteous quick phone service for subscribers news contributors and advertisers. For society notices ask for Society or Mrs Pauline Hulley for general business inquiries and news questions contact the news desk or advertisement department. Want ads are not taken by phone and carry a six month sentence.

the Sentinel Pauline Hulley

Railroad subsidies threaten rail service, says industry official

An unnamed officer of a large company stated subsidies to railroad rivals harm rail service and mislead shippers. He argued that a dependable, smoothly functioning railroad system is essential to the nation in both peace and war, underscoring the need for quality transportation.

Dilroads 4 Ad yoHe

McCord Dies at 14 After Two-Year Illness

Mrs. Lelia O Leeta Gregory McCord aged 14 of 401 Victor Street died at 1 57 PM Monday at home after a two year illness. Born in Nor, she was connected to the community through local affairs and the article notes the nation’s rail system as a key economic element.

Lelia O. Leeta Gregory McCord Victor Street McCord Nor

Shadow on the Range of Norman A. Fox

In a tense frontier scene, Doc Ives sleeps after a troubled visit with Marybelle and Elisha Lund as tensions rise over loyalty, a looming journey to Hammer, and uncertain futures. Benedict plots nearby while Brule and others drift in and out, hinting at danger and desire.

Hammer Stoll Benedict Doc Ives Brule Ves Tana Nish Marybelle

No Strike Pledge Prompted Mine Workers Scarcity

A quoted editorials section criticizes a political call for mine workers to pledge no strike. It argues the workers are ready to resist and urges the pledge apply only to the pledge-givers' outfit, asserting “we do our own no striking.”

Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf

A comic strip style piece recalls Bennett Cerf and Bennett Cork. It cites R D Marriner of American Book Co a Belmont Me native defending Maine winters and poor sledding. It includes a Rossini quip about melodies from lists and a toast about operas without singers.

Bennett Cerf R D. Marriner The American Book Company Belmont Marriner Dennis O'Shea Maine

Laura Belle Shaw Former Grafton Woman Dies in Fort Wayne

Laura Belle Freeze Shaw of Fort Wayne Indiana died at 9:30 A M August 28 1950 after a five week illness. She was the widow of W C Shaw who died December 29 1915 at Grafton West Virginia. Survived by six children Mrs Farley Carroll Winona Minnesota Mrs R Edward Hays Mrs Lillian Koons Mrs Ester Brown all of Fort Wayne Leo and Robert Shaw also of Fort Wayne Two sons Herbert and Russell Shaw preceded her in death Thirty three grandchildren thirteen great grandchildren Funeral services Thursday afternoon at The Gospel Temple Fort Wayne Indiana under the direction of Tom Mungoven Funeral Home.

Laura Belle Shaw Fort Wayne Indiana Laura Belle Freeze Shaw W. C. Shaw Grafton Wes Virginia Farley Carrol Winona Minn R. Edward Hays Lillian Koons Ester Brown Leo Robert Shw Herbert Russell Shaw Servies

Cops Rescue Stew In Chicago Apartment Lockout

Mrs Mary Huckshold faced double trouble when locked out of her third floor flat with a stew simmering on the stove. Two policemen climbed a long ladder to reach the window and rescue the stranded resident.

Chicago Mary Huckshold

Sober Spell in Vancouver Hurts Drunkards Longer

Vancouver readers confront a truncated notice about ongoing measures affecting habitual drinkers. The report hints at extended spells of penalties or restrictions, with sparse details and no clear names or dates, reflecting a locally terse update in a historical column.

A Ride Back to Hammer with Marybelle and Cory

Ives finalizes plans after breakfast with Marybelle as he braces for trouble at Hammer. He saddles up Cory and prepares for a tense journey while recalling Jen sen’s child and confronting fear in a bleak homestead setting.

Marybelle Cory Cane Sven Mary Prince Albert Meryuelle Cory Tandi Ives Belle Colonel Carradine Caat le Io Sembra Jensen Mary- 1

Magistrate warns repeat drinkers as patience wears thin

Magistrate Matheson said he was losing patience with repeat offenders and warned that from now on a third drunkenness offense would carry stricter consequences, signaling a tougher stance in ongoing efforts to curb public intoxication.

Riety Matheson

Classified Rates Notice and Payment Terms

Classified advertising rates are listed for first insertion and multiple consecutive insertions with per word charges. A minimum 75 cent charge applies. advertisements must be paid in advance and counted by words including initials and figures. Report errors promptly. the Sentinel limits liability to a single incorrect insertion.

The Sentinel

General Notice and Miscellaneous Classified Fragments

A fragmented classified page fragment lists for sale items and ads, including arthritis outreach from Green Drug Laboratories in Chicago with a contact Willie Nestor, various household goods and real estate notices, help wanted, tax driver classifieds, and a commissioner's notice about creditors in West Virginia dated 1950. The readable portions include prices, addresses, and phone-like contact lines, with several incomplete entries and stray punctuation.

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