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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1950
Page
4
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A recent survey of high school seniors shows they overestimate profits and investments in American industry. They claim average company profits run about 50 percent, while the real figure is around six percent. They estimate per worker investment at 81 dollars versus about 8,000. They put stockholder returns at 24 percent, when in 1949 net assets yielded about three percent. They favor more government regulation, highlighting a gap between truth and perception. The piece argues truth is needed in schools to guide intelligent decisions about free enterprise and government.
Edward Riley Louden, born November 20 1872 in Fetterman, died after a long illness at his Fairmont residence 523 Front Street. He was the son of the late William Riley Louden and Margaret Louden.
Glenn Louden a retired Baltimore and Ohio railroader who served fifty two years in the company, dies at Fairmont age – he leaves a large family including six children and ten grandchildren. He wed Mary Maud Peer on August 19 1895. Funeral services are planned at 2 30 p.m. at Diamond Street Methodist Church with interment in Woodlawn cemetery.
Herbert Mol lisee of Bretz drove a coal truck that struck Stone’s car head on. Mol lisee faced reckless driving and hit and run charges with suspended license. He pleaded guilty before a magistrate, fined 75 dollars plus costs on one charge, 50 dollars plus costs on another, and 25 dollars plus costs on a third, and was jailed in default of payment.
West Virginia’s snowbound region prompts George Sharpe to analyze soil nutrient loss from the Ohio River system. He cites a publication noting vast annual carries of phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and other minerals, suggesting limestone and phosphate could cost tens of millions. He warns rapid melt would worsen damage to uncovered croplands and urges protective practices.
Tim Greenough debates Toby about his father and a crumpled letter from Frankfurt. At Marcia's mountain lodge, romance blooms as Tim kisses her on the balcony before leaving for Geneva and Karl de Herlaczy courts Marcia with confidence and risky gestures amid a lively snowbound party.
Classified ad rates for first insertion four cents per word and eight cents per word for each additional insertion. Minimum charge five cents. Several local ads offer moving services, furniture sales, heating stoves, and furniture clearance. Listings include contact details and addresses in Chicago, Fairmont, Elkins, Clarksburg, Buckhannon, and surrounding areas. Also promoting barbering courses in Pittsburgh with enrollment details.
Notices announce final settlements for the estates of Luke E Burdett Mary E Hartley Louise E Abbott Tra L Jackson with commissioners John K Burdett and R H Grimm. Also a stockholders meeting for The First National Bank of Grafton and an ordinance amending license tax exemptions for Grafton professions.
City Clerk announces a public hearing in Council Chambers Grafton West Virginia on December 19 1950 to hear all objections and suggestions regarding the forementioned ordinance and for the council to determine necessary action Dorothy R Beavers signs off as clerk.
A public legal advertisement states a found man's wrist watch and a class ring awaiting identification and payment of the ad. Inquiries directed to Fairway Restaurant on Main Street Graf ton. Date 12/8.
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