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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1950
Page
4
A 1870 era newspaper recalls its roots while a national opinion piece questions valley authority schemes. It argues voters oppose expansive government experiments that erode local government rights and waste tax money, citing Oregon and broader Pacific Northwest pushes against CVA.
Mrs. Arthur Heber of Cincinnati reports renewed energy and appetite after using HADACOL to address nervous exhaustion and fatigue. She credits the product with stabilizing her nerves, enabling daily activities, and restoring enjoyment of meals. Available in trial size for $1.25 and larger bottles for $3.50 from The LeBlanc Corporation.
The Johore government offers a prime hotel location facing Singapore along the Straits of Johore, but no takers after two years of efforts. The note also mentions a US Congress mandate for economy and constitutional government, a rejection of socialism, and a National Geographic Society observation on Tibet’s extreme temperature fluctuations.
Marcia and Tim join an American group at a Christmas Eve dinner in a Swiss Alps setting. Tim, a humanitarian worker, weighs his calling against personal happiness as Marcia contemplates a romance. The scene blends refined social gathering with Tim's lifelong commitment to resettling displaced people.
In a ballroom scene, Marcia delays her first dance with Tim to honor a promise to another suitor while recalling a past engagement. Nearby, Enid Reilly confronts social tensions as Jim Malstrom debates European high society with Donna Ransome’s entourage before joining Enid for a dance.
Centered on Washington, Pentagon officials warn that a Chinese escalation could force a mobilization of five to seven million troops. Most would be ground forces with about one million on the fighting front, while inflation would drive higher per-man costs than any prior conflict.
Asa Franklin Maier aged 76 died yesterday at his daughter Bonnie Mc Clain's home at 213 Bryan avenue Clark sburg after a two days illness. Born March 21 1874 to John and Jeanette Maier he married Delilig Macs who preceded him. Survived by sons C Maier and Williard Maier in Washington DC. daughters Beatrice McCue Clarksburg Bonnie McClain Cleveland Evelyn Fortney Washington. Vivian Bushong Washington. sister Alberta Phillips Tunnelton. A carpenter by trade he was a Spanish American War veteran and member of Broadoaks Methodist church.
University of California expert James J. Parsons claims natural gas could surpass oil in national importance. He estimates six trillion cubic feet extracted in 1949 and notes gas reserves exceed oil reserves. Gas market grew 12 percent that year while oil and coal output fell. The poppy is California’s state flower.
Funeral service for Asa Franklin Maier is set for Wednesday at 1 30 p m at Tunnelton Methodist Church with interment in Terra Alta cemetery. Friends may call at Knotts Funeral Home at any time.
John Steve of Tunnelton died at 11 45 pm yesterday after a weeklong illness. He was eighty five, born in Austria Mary in 1865, and had lived in the United States for sixty five years. He married Laura J Temple who predeceased him, survived by B R Steve in Tunnelton, Dessie Steve in Tunnelton, Elvie Baccaia in Terra Alta, and M P Steve in Thornton. He worked many years as a trackman for the B and O Railroad before retirement.
Singapore travelers and residents of the Federation of Malaya aiming for England by sea face long waits, with travel agencies reporting ships sold out through June and fewer liners docking at Singapore port postwar. Americans can still find space on liners and freighters as currency restrictions curb other travel.
Missing small terrier about ten inches tall with a cracked right front leg. Responds to Sandy. If found, call Jerry Eileen Loar at the listed telephone number 529.
American travelers dominate the group, as they seek dollars for their journey. The report notes a pattern of U.S. residents composing the majority of those seeking funds and support for international trips.
An elderly Micmac Indian contests a deer hunting conviction arguing a 198 year old treaty grants him free hunting rights. A treaty copy signed by the governor states Indians shall have free liberty of hunting and fishing as usual. The piece notes Arkansas designates the apple blossom as the state flower.
The Sentinel promotes courteous quick telephone service for subscribers news contributors and advertisers. Call 514 for Society notices Circulation for delivery questions Pauline Hulley handles general business inquiries News desk handles general news questions Display advertising inquiries go to the advertising department Want ads are not taken by phone and must be made in person at the counter.
Classified advertising rules note 4 cent per word for first insertion and varying rates for multiple insertions. Minimum charge 75 cents. All ads cash in advance. No phone orders. Errors reported immediately.
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