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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
4
The Elizabeth Cummins Jackson chapter of the DAR will meet at 225 Beech Street at 7:30 pm. Members are requested to attend as important special business will be discussed.
Mr and Mrs James McCauley of 517 West Francis announce a son born December 6 at 7 37 am in Grafton City hospital weighing eight pounds one and a half ounces. Mr and Mrs Luther M Cox of 1232 West Main announce a baby boy born December 6 at 9 25 am in the same hospital. Hospital admissions list Lena Nose Love ayem etery Virginia Mayle Mrs Bata Castle Edna Merritt Route 1 Simpson Ruth Jenkins Fleming ton, and Robert Jenkins Tr. Leaving hospital notices include Myrtle Lijeas Route 5 Grafton Anna Heflin Love Plaza Avis Catherine Goodnow 48 Milligan Mary Mayle Route 2 Cora Kelly Route 4 Dale Godwin Route 2 Grafton C F Grinhart Route 1 Grafton Velma Mayle Simpson.
Two New York sisters Dor and Constance Dowling leave Hollywood for Italy chasing real acting success. Dor appeared briefly in The Lost Weekend before typecasting, while Constance gained major Italian film fame with eight titles. Doris comments on finding ambition abroad, where the sister act flourishes and Italy boosts their careers. The piece also mentions Eddie Mayenoffe’s Broadway success leading to a Hollywood debut, and retired Minna Gombell returning to co star in Bing Crosby’s Here Comes the Groom. A teenage acting family member with no film plans is noted as a contrast.
The article surveys industry chatter and star updates from wartime Hollywood with Wanda Hendrix praised as a rising talent and Charlton Heston set for The Greatest Show on Earth. It also notes Eric Johnston extending his M P A A presidency, plus a luxury concrete apartment project on New York's East River front near the United Nations, and Ward Schilling's erosion control grass on a 280 acre farm.
Grass Control reports a large gully on the Guy Hensley farm near Paton in Des Moines area. Once deep enough to hide a tractor, it has now become a significant erosion feature prompting land management concerns.
New York construction shifts to reinforced concrete for a 20 story building replacing steel skeletons. Engineers say concrete offers durability and cost benefits while enabling taller structures in dense urban areas.
An ad promoting Hadacol vitamins claims relief of aches and indigestion from deficiencies in vitamins B1 B6 and niacin. A Dawson Georgia reader Testimonial praises pain relief after taking multiple bottles. Trial sizes are offered with a money back guarantee by The Letiane Corporation.
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