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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1949

Page

6

Immunization Clinic Held In Grafton Health Center

The Health Department conducted an immunization clinic at West Grafton School led by Dr. C Moser and assisted by R N Florence Borchert. Nine diphtheria vaccines were given along with nine smallpox, nine tetanus, and two whooping cough immunizations. The next clinic is scheduled for May 21 at the health department offices from 2 to 4 pm.

Moser Taylor County Health Officer Florence Borchert R.N West Grafton Taylor County T Department Health Department

Veterans dividends set to begin with 1948 terminal dates

Moran explained policy details for veterans eligible for dividends under Taylor. The example cited was a policy taken February 2, 1944 with a dividend terminal date of February 2, 1948. He said the office could handle a heavy early applicant load in two weeks, even hiring extra clerical help. While no deadline has been announced, officials expect most veterans to apply early to receive payments sooner next year.

Taylor Moran

John Courtney Home On Leave From Navy

John E. Courtney electronics technician third class USN son of Mr and Mrs C H Courtney of 905 West Washington street has graduated from the Navy Electronics Technician School at Great Lakes and is spending a leave here after a 42 week course covering radar sonar loran and related subjects.

John E. Courtney USN C. H. Courtney West Washington Street Navy Naval Training Center Great Lakes

Steelworkers pay demand dominates mediation session

Board members clashed as executives pledged to resist any panel backed concession on a 30 cents an hour package for steelworkers. The dispute could shape future wage rounds nationwide and influence mass production costs. Meanwhile, fair preparations included new horse displays and pony entries spurring county excitement.

Aes Wold Iva Eegg

Woodyard family farms 65 acres while living in city comforts

The Woodyard family of Route 1 Grafton enrollees in Farming for Better Living show a 65 acre farm can support a family with hot water a bathroom and a large freezer. They use contour planting pasture rotation liming fertilizing and alfalfa fed milk to cut costs. David 16 oversees the farm with James 22 while other children help and the family participates in local clubs and community events.

Route 1 Grafton Mr. Woodyard David James Nancy Carol Faye Susan Lynn Woodyards Woodyard Grafton Lions Club Lions Club Camp Towles Taylor County

Display of dusts and spray mat materials in county

County agent notes a display of dusts and spray mat erials, many unused in the county, with about 60 feet of commercial space remaining to be taken.

Government seeks first direct U S loan since split with Moscow

The Yaro slav government asks the United States for a direct loan, marking the first such request since defying Moscow's orders about 15 months ago and breaking from the Russian bloc in western Europe. The move signals shifting alliances as Tito's stance prompts new financial diplomacy.

Ternational Bank Yaroslav United States Tito Moscow Europe

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