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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1957
Page
1
Forecast indicates cloudy and warmer conditions with a chance of rain in the northwest this afternoon. Tonight remains warm with occasional rain in the north. Saturday brings mild weather with showers and possible thunderstorms by afternoon. Temperatures shown include Thursday high 42 and low 21, with 11 am reading 50 today.
December 11 Elks Lodge 308 to host an old timers night at East Main Street club quarters with nine members receiving 50 year pins. E F Clark J J Kaufman Leo Rasche Ted Mackey M C Talbot William Clark HM Murray Frank Stuck Harry Flanagan to receive pins. Smorgasbord meal to follow. W Don Morris WV Elks Association president to make official visit. Lodge recently added seven new members Beryl Hardin Kasson Halder Canter Thornton Bayard Ford Patrick Murray John Hostler Earl Slaugh enhoupt Ralph Lemon Gratton.
Tunisia's President Habib Bourguiba said French troops evacuated several southern posts at Hedenine From Tatouine Tozeur Douz and Ben Gardane to reinforce confidence between the two countries. He repeats demand for France to withdraw its 20,000 troops.
Adlai E Stevenson told Britons the Eisenhower administration sacrificed truth and friends' respect for political gain. He wrote in the News Chronicle explaining his decision to skip the Paris NATO talks and urged Congress to back an open handed foreign aid program. He cited troubling Middle East and NATO concerns as signs of peril.
Grafton State Police reported two highway accidents on U S Route 50 near Partners Exchange and Valley Inn yesterday. Mary Ann Watkins of Chester PA caused about 700 dollars damage when her car struck Ronald H. Rogers of Clarksburg. No injuries or arrests were reported. Eugene Scranage of Route 4 slid into an electric pole, suffering 500 dollars damage with no injuries. Troopers urged cautious driving.
A 17 year old Grafton youth was jailed in Taylorounty on two charges hit and run and drunken driving. Police said he struck George Boyce's car on West Main Street and veered toward Philippi, then crashed into a ditch near Kelley's Service Station. Patrolmen Dorsey Hickman and Ernest Jenkins recovered him, with court appearance set for 1 30 today before police and juvenile authorities.
Taylor and Marion counties join in a citizens conference at Fairmont Senior High School Auditorium to interpret and implement the Feaster survey of West Virginia education. The program includes staff presentations, state education officials, a 4 15 panel, and county reports with a 8 p m closing session.
President Eisenhower plans to lead the U.S. delegation to the NATO summit in Paris on December 16, pending final medical clearance. Doctors will decide if his recovery from a mild stroke permits the trip, with Vice President Nixon ready to attend if he cannot go.
Deer hunters reported several large bucks killed across multiple counties including a five point 140 pound buck on Wickwire Road near Grafton a 10 point 150 pound buck near Barbour County and a six point 140 pound buck in Hardy County also listed are a 10 point 125 pound buck from Cherry Run and an eight point 150 pound buck from Taylor County plus names such as David Summers George R Beavers L Cooper Opal P Crooks and Robert Philipps. A separate Tokyo report notes Japan and the Soviet Union signed a trade and payments agreement and an accord on commerce to boost bilateral trade.
Civil Defense resumed dawn searches for gas explosion victims in Villa Rica Georgia after a midmorning blast leveled five buildings. Officials counted 16 missing or injured, 12 bodies identified, 14 hospitalized, with investigators citing a leaking gas line at a main street drug store. National Guardsmen patrolled the area as residents watched the recovery, including the body of 12 year old Bobby Roberts found in a dentist chair buried in rubble.
The United States plans a cautious step into space, prioritizing long range ballistic missile stockpiles before a manned space leap. Deputy Defense Secretary Holaday stressed missiles come first, with satellites secondary, while railroads seek government aid amid a mounting financial crunch.
Intrepid Commerce reports Aurora merchants will hang men only signs next Thursday to create a carefree relaxed atmosphere for men performing Christmas shopping without harassment from the female sex. The effort aims to reduce friction and provide a focused shopping environment.
East Germany's ruling party announced a socialist version of boogie woogie and other western dances. The National Zeitung reported the ban on lively dances beyond waltz or fox trot is lifted if danced rhythmically and aesthetically with capitalist features discarded.
United Nations prepared to adopt a middle road resolution on Algeria. Latin nations proposed a compromise draft to express hope for a peaceful democratic solution to the three year guerrilla war against France. Iran suggested possible unanimous approval with slight amendments.
CAPE CANAVERAL Florida. A small difficulty was cleared up and missile scientists cautiously predicted a daylight launch for the Vanguard rocket carrying American hopes in the space race. A red warning ball signaled all craft to clear the area as a countdown began with three hours and twenty minutes to go. Major Kenneth Grines of Patrick Air Force Base said they hoped to launch in daylight rather than a specific hour.
Relief was in sight for the East after a violent snow storm and cold wave. Warm moist air from the Gulf surged northward lifting temperatures by as much as 25 degrees and reducing night-time cooling. The storm dumped over a foot of snow along the Eastern Seaboard with sub-freezing readings reaching Georgia and Alabama, while New England felt temps in the teens.
In Yokohama Pvt. Williams Girard and his Japanese wife Candy sail to America aboard the General A. E. Anderson, ending a highly publicized episode. The 22 year old Illinois GI faces possible future legal scrutiny, though he will stay free unless trouble arises within four years.
A brief daily reading notice appears in the Sentinel inviting readers to follow BE le daily scripture. It emphasizes family Bible study as a longtime American practice and suggests turning to page 4 for today's reading.
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