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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1948

Page

4

Communications policy and national representation notice

Voluntary communications to the editor may be published freely if not libelous and offered for general interest discussion. Must bear the author's signature and be published under it. Representatives are listed for New York Chicago Detroit Kansas City St. Louis with specified office addresses.

Inland Representatives, Inc New York East 42Nd St Chicago Wrigley Detroit Penobscot Kansas City Board of Trade St. Louis Syndicate Trust

Senate rule filibuster and cloture debate over earth bill

Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg notes filibuster power in the Senate may stall the earth bill as three or four obstinate members could talk indefinitely. Critics argue the cloture rule is ineffective against motions to adopt cloture, risking public welfare over parliamentary privilege amid talk of a national emergency.

Senate Arthur H. Vandenberg Huey Lon House Vindenberg

Spiritual Rally by Dr J E Zoller to Be Held at Grafton High

Dr J E Zoller, a Forest Ontario native and radio preacher, will speak at Grafton June High School next Tuesday evening December 7 at 745 p m. The Rev Stanley F Hauser of the First Brethren Church of Grafton announced the event and urged residents of the area to attend. Zoller has pastored churches in Flint and Detroit and brings wide recognition as a radio preacher.

J. E. Zoller Forest Ontario Canada Prow Grafton June High School Stanley F. Hauser First Brethren Church of Grafton First Methodist Flint Mich Detroit Hause Ae

Liquor Law Revisions Sought in 1949 Session

A 200000 case liquor plan with a single floor was proposed to simplify stock moves after an unsuccessful 1947 funding push. No official action announced for 1949. Liquor stores will close 8 p m December 24 and reopen 10 a m December 28. New Year observances close 8 p m December 31 and reopen January 3.

Newton Commission Vquor

Polio Mural Designer Roger Tollenback Stricken

Los Angeles December reports say Roger Tollenback the 31 year old artist who designed last year's March of Dimes mural is in a respirator and greatly improved. The city records total polio paralysis cases at 2 922 in Los Angeles County this year.

Los Angeles General Hospital Roger B. iTollenback Los Angeles County

Fragmented clues in woods spark missing person search

Mrs Wilmoth testifies about a sister's attire during a woods search that stretched to daybreak. The report references a Chicago link to Worthy Teter and a National Platine stake. The passage also notes political musings on China policy and fashion trends highlighting necklines and gift sewing options.

Wilmoth Worthy Teter Chicago National Platine Company of

Network college football broadcasts wrap season with Navy title game

Eastern standard time report from New York notes two networks carry Saturday college football as finale events. NBC airs Auburn at Alabama in Birmingham at 2 45 p.m. with Bill Stern. CBS presents Notre Dame versus Southern California at 3 45 p.m. with Red Barber. Evening lineups include NBC and CBS primetime programs and boxing matches.

E. Butterfield New York NBC Auburn Alabama Birmingham Bill Stern CBS Notre Dame Southern California Red Barber Paul Lavalle Jimmy Durante Eddie Cantor Red Skelton Primo Carnera Jack Carson Mr. and Mrs Jane Ace Lucille Ball Spike Jones ABC FBI Jake Lanotta Tommy Yarosm MBS Devil Daniel Webster Oscar Ewing Philadelphia Piano Orchestra

Classified Advertising Rates and Notices Summary

Classified page details rates for first insertions and multiples, minimum 75 cent charge, word counting rules, and cash in advance policy. Includes specific FOR SALE items such as a rabbit dog, dining room suite, living room set, milking machine, coal, and a dog breeding inquiry. Also mentions a skin disease ad V-1-0 and a hearing continuation with US loss figures of 709,621,000 dollars over a year.

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Notice of rate changes for Chesapeake and Potomac WV

Public notice details rate and charge changes for telephone service in West Virginia by The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of West Virginia. Tariffs P.S.C.W. Va. Nos. 1 2 3 revise sheets and sections, become effective December 5, 1948, with public inspection and inquiries at company offices across multiple exchanges.

West Virginia Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Code of Public Service Commission of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of P.8 C.W. Va General Exchange P.S.C.W. Va P.S.C W. Va Peechey Charleston Clarksburg Elkins Fairmont Grafton Huntington Logan Martinsburg Wheeling Public Service Commission Chesapeake and Potomac Company West Virgs J. W. Trammell

Pruntytown W S C S Met At Mrs Ray Gray Home

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met at Mrs Ray Gray's Thursday afternoon for devotionals led by Mrs C O Laren Ur with topics They Offered Him Gifts and Needs Supplied. Officer slate announced for coming year with names including Mrs Paul Rector and Mrs Rebecca Can an. A Christmas gift exchange and refreshments followed served by host Mrs Ray Gray to listed members.

W.S.C.S Methodist Church Ray Gray C. O. Laren Jesson Rebecca Canson John Lis Harry E. ‘Beatter Paul Rector Rebecca Canan Harry Bolliser Paul Bartlett Lee Cooper C. @. Laren, Jr John Laulis Harry E.flesher George Lewis Ray, Gray Paul Rebecca Conan James Plesher C. O. Larew, Jr C. O.larew Ada Tarew Rosa

A Weighty Matter in a Caesarean Baby Born in Inglewood

A 12 pound Caesarean birth in Inglewood sparks curiosity about the world for Linda Nell Harris. The notice lists Mrs. Juanella Harris and numerous relatives and friends, mentions a meeting at Mrs. Lee Cooper's home, notes Mrs. Dorsey Cooper’s recovery, and reports deaths and social visits. Deer hunters Roy Mason Jim Carder Merlin Smith each shot a buck this week. A magician is set to appear at the Boys Industrial School auditorium on Saturday night December 4th at 7 o'clock as part of winter and spring stage events.

Linda Nell Harris Inglewood Calif Juanella Harris International Soundphoto Boys Industrial School

PSC Schedules Hearing On Waiter Rates Petition

In Clarksburg Dec 3 a public service commission hearing was set on Shinnston's petition to raise water rates by 25 cents per thousand gallons. The city argues $307,000 is needed for new work and system operation, with current revenue at $23,234 and projected needs at $48,799.

PSC Monongah Shinnston Thadiw Robinson's Run Clarksburg Des Public Service

Theatre Fire Damages Suburban Mecca Theater

A fire in the Mecca Theater projection room in Guyandotte caused about 7000 dollars in damage. About 150 patrons exited calmly with no injuries. Two thousand feet of film valued at 2000 dollars burned, while protection room equipment suffered about 5000 dollars in damage.

Huntington Mecca Theater Guyandotte

German naval officer hanged with three others in war crimes

In Munich on December 3 a German Navy lieutenant who led the Gorkum Island massacre of seven unarmed American air men was executed along with three other war criminals. The day’s executions bring the total to ninety two in a series of group hangings for mass slayings of concentration camp inmates captives and prisoners of war.

Munich Germany Gorkum Island

West Virginia Municipalities League Holds Annual Session

Clareburg December meeting opens with Governor elect Okey L. PattonPatteson to chair a round table on city issues. League to consider a formal brief on proposed higher telephone rates and study the matter through tomorrow. Public Service Commission hearings on Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. set for January 25 with potential rate increases about forty percent.

Claresburg West Virginia League of Municipalities Okey L. Patteson Patteson Pat E. Maloney Maloney Public Service Commission Chesapeake and Potomas Telephone Company

Case of Mumps Delays $100000 Affection Suit

In Wheeling on December 3, a mumps case delayed Ernest W. Krause’s $100,000 alienation of affections suit against Elwin H. Schnitzler. Ita Krause, 71, claims Schnitzer, a former firm sales manager, stole her affections. Mrs Schnitzler, to testify, fell ill with mumps. court recessed until Monday.

Wheeling Ernest W. Krause Elwin H. Schnitzler Ita Krause Wheeling Machine Products Company Schnitzer

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