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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1949

Page

5

Victim of Train Wheels Leaves Death by Own Action

Welch Virginia’s Ralph T. Baker, 45, a Welch dry cleaning partner, was struck and killed by a Norfolk and Western passenger train early today. State police said he left a note for his wife indicating death by own action. Mrs. Baker said he worried about business conditions and had attended a baseball game the previous night. His body was found on the track after a westbound train passed. Baker, a Bridgewater Virginia native, is survived by three daughters.

WELCH Norfolk and Western Ralph T. Baker Baker Sat. C. B Dye

Rider Returns to Committee in Wisconsin Senate Budget Move

A rider sponsored by Senator Wiley of Wisconsin and a late push by Senator Douglas of Illinois moved the economy measure back to committee. The defense appropriation bill was sent to the House for action after Senate changes cut about 1.4 billion from the House approved total.

Wiley R-Wis Douglas D-Ii House Senate

Bargain Homes in Parrish Agency Listings

The Parrish Agency advertises several properties: a six room house at 100 Lincoln St with partial renovation and a low down payment. a five room bungalow at 306 Thayer St with a basement garage and sun parlor offered at 4400 with good loan options. a two unit house at 311 Thayer St with six rooms and bath per side, reduced from 2200 to 1800 for quick sale. lot value noted, with $300 down.

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