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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1948

Page

2

Birth announcements and local visit notes at Webster

Webster area residents report the birth of a daughter to Harold Roach and wife in Washington D C. Darla Diane weighs seven pounds twelve ounces. Grandparents from Webster include Lioya eal, Mrs. A G Bailey and others. Also noted are visits by Herbert Sinsel of Grafton, Alice Jane Gibson of Graf ton, Tillie Smith’s illness, and Donald Felton deer hunting with grandparents George Felton. Colonel Louden of Washington D C visited grandmother Mary McVicker recently.

Donald, Ton’ of Fairmont George Felton Colonel Louden Washinton D.C Mr Tonden Mary McVicker

Getz Family Attends Funeral of Mrs Campbell

Mr and Mrs Herman Getz attended the funeral of Mrs Sarah Campbell of Mt Vernon Barbour county on Monday afternoon. The services were held in Washington DC over the weekend reflecting the family ties and local connections.

Herman Getz Gete Sarah Campbell Mt. Vernon Barbour County

Amama class gathers at Wiseman home for Thanksgiving service

The Amama class of the Ben Jay Baptist church met at Miss Ellen Jane Wiseman's home Friday evening with Mrs. Hazel Bartlett leading devotionals on Thanksgiving. A poem by Mrs. Bernadine Duty was read, and plans were made for a December 17 covered dish meeting at the church. Refreshments were served by Miss Mary Mosser and Miss Wiseman. Attendees included Miss Mosser, Miss Laura Moser, Miss Wiseman, Mrs. Bernadine Daly, Mrs. Aline Sterling, Mrs. Luella DeBarr, and teacher Mrs. Hazel Bartlett. Mr. and Mrs. Edward White attended the West Virginia Maryland football game in Morgantown. The Gray family and Mrs. Morris hosted Thanksgiving visits in West Union.

Ben- Jay Baptist Church Ellen Jane Wiseman Hazel Bartlett God Bernadine Duty Mary Mosser Laura Moser Bernadine Daly Aline Sterling Luella DeBarr

Madame Chiang visit stirs hopes for aid and support

The passage notes Madame Chiang Mac Getz and others visiting officials to appeal for aid and rally public interest in the Chinese cause. It mentions Sutherland of Grafton and Mrs. William Daugherty in Washington, with expectations they will influence government officials and mobilize support.

Chiang Mac Getz Rapfiy Getz Tart Sutherland of Grafton

Major regional transport and political notes in mixed report

Charleston reports 93 000 Capital American Eastern and Kanawha airport passengers for last year with last December opening for commercial flights. Wheeling funeral today for Robert Permar, noted music and drama critic. Marietta Ohio notes rural youth conference set for Jackson's Mill West Virginia October 13 16. Broad discussion on U S aid to Chiang regime and Hoffman aviation plan outlines appear in the wrap.

Charleston Capital American Kanawha Wheeling Robert Permar Wheeling News-Register Morning Wheeling Intelligencer Marietta U.S.A Jackson's Mill W. Va

Recaptured man from Kanawha county near Weston bus station

Clarence James McIntyre 38 of Kanawha county was recaptured near a Weston bus station about 12 hours after escaping from a road camp. Capt Oliver Newcomb said McIntyre, once Belle resident, faced a one to ten year term for grand larceny. Charlestown dispatch notes Ramsay resignation and Bailey planning to stay in tax department until December 15. China trip details and chaotic airfield conditions described as American pilots struggled to land supplies amid panic.

Clarence James Mc Kanawha County Weston Yrina Road Oliver Newcomb McIntyre Belle Charleston Robert L. Ramsay Follawsbee Tax Department Cleveland M. Bailey Clarksburg Riana Suchow

Bitter Dispute Delays Airlift and Ground Troops

The text notes a continuation from page one about the abandonment of S Suchow five days ago and discusses suspension of an airlift as a tactic to compel prompt obedience by ground troops in the ongoing engagement. The phrasing suggests a strategic deadlock influencing troop deployment and supply lines between aerial and ground forces.

Bitter Page

Frank Noyes dies at residence after lifetime in paper

Noyes died at his home at 1 40 a m EST. Funeral services not announced. His wife Janet Thruston Newbold died in 1942. Their three children are dead. Surviving grandchildren include Newbold Noyes Jr Crosby S Noyes Thomas E Noyes Janet Hart Golden Ann Hart and Willmott Lewis Jr. Born July 7 1863 into a newspaper family Crosby Stuart Noyes moved from Maine in 1852 and joined the Star three years later. Young Frank Noyes worked summers on the paper.

Noyes Janet Thruston Newbold Newbold Noyes Edward H. Hart Ethel Noyes Lewis Newbold Noyes, Jr Crosby S. Noyes Thomas E. Noyes Janet Hart Golden Ann Hart Willmott Lewis, Jr Crosby Stuart Noyes Maine Star Frank Noyes

Recount narrows margin in local precinct race

Carder gains 15 votes to 4 for Lambert in a precinct recount, net 11. Recount board drawn from county court members, excluding Carder, with Jed Robinson and Richard Bord for Carder and Francis L. Warder for Lambert. Prosecuting Attorney Hugh R. McPhail observed. Official results due tomorrow.

Lambert Carder Jed Robinson Richard Bord Francis L. Warder Hugh R. McPhail

Fire damage to forests tops fifty five million dollars

A 194% figure is recorded for fire damage to the nation’s forests, exceeding fifty five million dollars in the period, underscoring widespread destruction and economic impact on timber lands and related industries.

Bank Robbery Suspect Pleads Guilty in Federal Court

A man known as Bowers attempted a bank robbery at a night depository, tossed checks into the St Johns River, fled with a gadget, and was captured after a bystander alerted police. He pleaded guilty yesterday before Judge Dozier Devane, with sentencing set for Friday. Ropeways and ski tow mention appears as a separate historical note.

Bowers St. Johns Howers Dozier Devane

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Webster Herbert Sinsel Mr. Binsel Mrs Hattie Sinsel L. A. McNemar Alice Jane Gibson Betty Bailey Marshall. Swisher Detroit Mich Ington, D.C Pruntytown News Edward Whitecarver Morgantown Zombaia Oval Ray THE Salvation Army Mr. Truman Marshall Cop Paul G. Hoffman Toyland E. Main Street Chinla London Shanghai Frank Marie Say Elizabeth Jewels Gloria GooDes Tooy Tm A Kun W. Mein West Main St Grafton, W. Va Casto Verdun St W- Va Karen Sue Barton's United States Washington -In This W. R. Loar and Son Sggr
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