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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1945

Page

6

Christmas Gift Drive For Hospitalized Vets In Grafton

The American Legion proclaims a repeat drive to gift hospitalized veterans with items collected by local businesses and residents. Blair Mugler coordinates Taylor County’s efforts with a Gallon of stations, aiming packages to the Newton D. Baker Memorial Hospital in Martinsburg West Virginia for proper distribution.

American Legion Blair Mugler Taylor County Sons of the American Legion Latrobe Street Legion the Legion United States Kniv

Masks of the Iroquois for many occasions

The Iroquois use a variety of masks for distinct purposes including ceremonial masks, medicine masks, wind control masks, and scalp masks among others.

Juvenile Court Convenes Here Monday Morning

Judge Frances Warder will preside over a juvenile court session here on Monday at 10 o'clock. Five cases are scheduled for trial. Most involve children allowed to run loose by parents and getting into trouble. One case includes eight defendants from a single family.

Frances Warder

Uniformed Vets In Homecoming Across United States

Out Of Army first lieutenant P H Courtney on terminal leave from the Army Air Forces visits parents in Grafton and plans to travel to Florida after Christmas. Courtney, a 1928 Graf ton High grad, served over four years including Normandy and earned the European African Middle Eastern ribbon with five stars. Also, Russell Hugh Butcher reports safe return from the South Pacific after eleven months as his son readies to join him in Grafton for Christmas. Cpl Lloyd Gillum, on a ninety day furlough from Thornton, will report to Ft Meade Md after furlough ends following eight months with the Third Air Force in England.

Army P. H Diego Russell Butcher E. Wilford Street City Russell Hugh Butcher San Diego Cal South Pacific Grafton Lloyd Gillum George Shaffer Thornton Cpl Gillum Third Air Force England Ft. Meade, Md

Wage price policy uses 33 percent living-cost rise

The policy compares the rise in average hourly earnings since January 1941 with living costs, using 33 percent as the best reflection of cost of living changes. A presidential committee previously suggested adding 3 to 4 percent for poorer merchandise and fewer low cost goods. Cart of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and floral offerings after the death of Robert Kenneth McCoy.

Labor Department William H. Davis gRev M. J. Hannon Robert Kenneth McCoy Robert McCoy E. McCoy

One Deer Killed in Taylor County by One-Armed Hunter

D. G. Brown of Blueville, a former policeman and one-armed hunter, bagged a remarkable 8-point 225 pound buck on Route 119 in the Fetterman district near Earl Jacobs and Homer Wilson farms. Game Protector Joseph W. Powell notes that yesterday’s kill totals compare to four the prior year and 20 in the opening day of last year, with the county’s season now at 38 legal deer and one illegal bill.

Taylor County D. G. Brown Blueville Brown Earl Jacobs Homer Wilson Route 119 Fetterman Joseph W. Powell

Congress Sparks Internal Clash Over State Department Tactics

In testimony, a committee sees subordinates undermining a top general and questions about public support from the president and secretary of state. Republicans unveil a 1946 platform urging UN transparency, stronger armed forces, tax cuts, economic safeguards, and labor dispute mechanisms without harming collective bargaining rights.

State Department Hurley United Nations Organization

Bolyard of Tunnelton Dies After Illness at 67

John C Bolyard 67 of Denver near Tunnelton on Route 3 died at 6 05 am after an extended illness. He was a prominent merchant and Methodist church member, born November 18 1878 in Preston County. Surviving are children Mrs Junior Wilson Mrs Hazel Watkins and several step children. sisters Mrs Emma Shaw Mrs Cora Parks Mrs Alberta Bonafield and Mrs Lessie Dalton. three grandchildren. Funeral plans were incomplete.

John C. Bolyard Denver Tunnelton Methodist Church Henry and Nancy Sigley Bolyard Preston County Cora Hershman Bolyard Mary M Emma Shaw Cora Parks Lower Salem Ohio Alberta Bonafield Kingwood Lessie Dalton Honolulu T. H

Former local B&O employee passes away at 72

Camden D Summers 72 of Ad Zay Pocahontas county died Tuesday after an extended illness born in Marion county son of the late David and Francis Summers. Survived by a brother Albertus Sum. Funeral Saturday 10:30 from Mt Zion church Rev L Middaugh officiating burial Mt Zion cemetery. Also a recipe note about meat pies and bicuits with sausage onion and ketchup included.

Camden D. Summers Ad- Zay Pocahontas Marion County David and Francis Shuttlesworth Summers Albertus Sum Mt.’ Zion Rev. L. Middaugh Mt. Zion Cemetery

Spinach Parsley Mix Revels in Orange Juice Pairing

A quirky note highlights equal parts spinach and parsley with orange juice as a appealing blend for a few who enjoy bold flavors. The text hints at a baked apple note, suggesting a simple fruit pairing.

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