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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1956
Page
8
Postmaster Loren A Hoffman urges early mailing to handle the rising Christmas mail volume. He notes 275000 pieces moved last December and 14000 cards and packages so far this season, with parcel post advised for out of state gifts. Guidelines include mailing before peak hours, secure wrapping, and legible, complete addresses.
Several Taylor County American Legion members were named to standing National committees by National Commander W. C. Daniel. The honorees include J. L. Halderman of Thornton and Dr. Charles M. Wells of Grafton, who join Haldeman and Norman B. Deak of Grafton on the insurance advisory board and subversive activities committee.
The Grafton chapter of the Future Farmers of America elected officers at a meeting held this week. Named were Chester as president, Ray Flohr as vice president, Louis Biffle as secretary, Donald Dunham as reporter, Gary Lantz as treasurer, John Weaver as sentinel, Neal Trickett as parliamentarian.
Three months ago eight year old Gerry Burton fired arrows, costing his uncle 563 dollars. Neighbors quarrelled as Gerry ignored warnings from John Adamski, while Robert Sammons intervened. A court ruled Adamski must pay 563 dollars for medical bills.
Services Sunday at Harmony Grove Baptist Church with Rev W J Richardson officiating. Burial in Harmony Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at Bartlett Funeral Home after 4 p m today.
Washington Defense Department acknowledged some bases sell packaged whisky to servicemen but would not disclose which bases. Assistant Defense Secretary Robert Tripp Ross said he avoids naming bases to prevent controversy with the WCTU and planned to keep the list restricted to those with legitimate access, citing a House subcommittee inquiry.
Representatives from Taylor County attended the Forming for Better Living regional luncheon in Morgantown to honor county winners from Taylor Marion Monongalia Preston and Garrett Maryland. L. B. Hartley spoke for the agricultural development department of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as Brooks Cattle presided. Awards were presented by L. Bush Swisher with Morgantown Chamber of Commerce sponsorship and the regional winner to be announced.
Flemington resident Joe Bayes 42 was held in Taylor County Jail awaiting Ohio officers after being arrested at his Flemington home. Ohio Inspector Paul Fakehany requested Bayes for grand larceny and defrauding a garage owner in Toledo. Frank Johnson 50 was also sought but not found in the county. Bayes agreed to waive extradition when Toledo officers arrive.
A 13th century figure, Roger Baron, is noted as an early proponent of using leases to assist vision. The fragment discusses this medieval origin of lease-based aid for the blind and disability considerations in that era.
Rotary Boy Scout troop No 3 held a Camp Le Roy Edwards meeting on December 5 with Wayne Poling leading the opening. Hugh McPhail Jr demonstrated contour maps and Scoutman Loren Holtman shared slides. The Eagle Patrol will open the next meeting with a demonstration on tran signs and markings. Christmas party and gift exchange are set for December 19. The U S shrimp industry employs about 30 004 people.
CEICAGOP notes a second annual nationwide Christmas for Cannies event on December 13 to honor homeless dogs. Santa Claus will visit and deliver meals to stray and forgotten canines.
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