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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1944

Page

2

Boost In Draft Price May Be Turned Down In Baseball

Major league owners opened the annual meeting with reports that the proposed 33 1 3 percent rise in waiver and draft prices likely will be rejected. They also consider defending minors from major league invasion and discuss postwar issues, night-game limits, umpire standings, and ongoing trades among several clubs as Landis era discussions continue.

Joe Reichler New York New Yorker Ford Prick National League Will Harridee Leslie M. O'Connor K. M. Landis Clark Griffith Landis Washington Bill Dietrich Guy Cartright Chicago White Sox Jim Bagby Cris Hockett Cleveland Indians Tribe Mike Tresh Chicago Cubs Andy Pafko Boston Braves Alva Javery Hugh Luby New York Giants Lou Novikoff Cincinnati Reds Frank Kelleher Tony Criscola Gerald Walker Detroit Tigers St. Louis Browns Chet Landis Milt Byrnes Mike Charték Joe Orengo Forrest Orrell Bob Gillespie John McGraw Connie Mack Ban Johnson George Wright Morgan Gbulkley Hall of Fame Stephen 8. Clark National Baseball Museum Rely Syracuse International League Jewel Wns Hugh Fullerton Col Reed Landis Jock Sutherland Brooklyn Apparedy Jock College Field Sporting News Judge Landis Couries

Russia and Japan fate debated by wartime analysts

Henry Noble Hull and Dr. Normand discuss Russia as a rising global power in postwar Asia, its goals in Iran and China, and potential collaboration or conflict with the United States and Britain after Nazi defeat. They weigh Russia's commitment to communism versus nationalism and the risk of open conflict with Japan.

Henry Noble Hull the Times London AEF John F. Norman Reser MR. Hall Russia Europe Baltic Black Sea Peter the Great Stalin Germany U.S Great Britain Japan Port Arthur Iran China North Pole Asia New World Normand Turkey Soviet Union Chiang Kai-shek Mongolia Manchuria Korea Engel DR. Normand U.ss.r France Australia New Zealand Far Eastern Far East Hall British Siready Pacific Ible DE. Normand

Franklin style bifocals first made about 1760

A note states that bifocals with one portion of higher power were first made for Benjamin Franklin around 1760. The claim links the invention to Franklin and places it in the mid 18th century. The source emphasizes the historical origin without broader context.

Benjamin Franklin

Your Pet Habits And Health Questions Debated

A column invites Dr Clendening to answer general interest health questions and discusses common habits from alcohol to meat. It argues many warnings lack scientific basis and defends coffee as benign in moderation, noting coffee dilates vessels and may benefit elderly hearts. It references Salisbury treatment as a counterpoint to vegetarian claims, and includes a patient query about mitral valve trouble with advised sedentary work and light activity.

Loga Clendening Fime J. W

Germans in War News Provoke Allied Disunity Fears

The piece notes German observers expect a divided Allied occupation of Germany and potential separate surrender moves if Allies stumble. It highlights German delight at Spanish press dispatches about Allied tensions, fears disunity in Washington and London, and lists Balkan nations as part of the region involved.

Russia Britain United States Germany Shereby Churchill Washington Europe Japan

WVU coach named to state Scholastic Basketball Selection Board

West Virginia University basketball coach John Brickels is appointed to the official state Scholastic Basketball Selection Board, succeeding Harry Lothes. Virgil Currence notes the board will also need a new member to replace Bud Tesch, who leaves the post to become state adjutant of the American Legion next month.

Wheeling John Brickels West Virginia University Harry Lothes WVU E. Ewing Ewing State Board of Athletic Appeals Brickels Virgil “Stubby Currence Bluefield Daily Telegraph C. A Bud) Tesch Board of Appeals Tesch Salem American Legion

National League Football Standings Report

Final standings show New York leading the Eastern Division with 11 wins and 6 losses. Philadelphia is second at 7 12, and Washington at 6 3 1. Green Bay leads the Western Division at 8 2 with Chicago, Detroit, and Cleveland following. Sunday results include New York 31 over Washington and Philadelphia 26 over Cleveland. next week Green Bay at New York for the title game while an appeals board meets in Parkersburg Saturday.

Jimmy Jordon Chicago New York Giants Green Bay Packers Giants Philadelphia Washington Redskins Cleveland Eagles New York Sammy Baugh Arnie Herber Ward Cuff Baugh Herber Frank Liebel Packer Curley Lambeau Frank Filchock Lambeau University of Virginia Liebel Charley Avedisian Cuff Don Hutson Packers Green Bay Boston Brooklyn Chicago Bears Detroit Pitt

Commissioner Sale Of Grafton Real Estate In Taylor Co

By decree of the Circuit Court of Taylor County West Virginia dated October 10 1944 special commissioner will sell at public auction December 12 1944 at 1 PM at the Court House front door Grafton two parcels in Grafton South and West areas fronting Grand Street Maple Avenue and including lot Nos 50 51 and Lilly Addition with refinements. Terms require one third cash balance in two equal payments with interest and title retained until payment. Also fiduciary notices announce settlements for Frank Scollise estate Rosa Scollise estate and Frank Scollise administratrix. William P. Samples signs December 1944.

Circuit Court Taylor County West Virginia J. M. Swan Charles O. King Lula J. King Grafton City of South Grafton Johnson and Eunst Henry Lyman Grand Street Maple Avenue West Grafton Lilly W. Merle Watkins Frank M. Hollis, Jr Circuit Court of Taylor Co W. Va

Fiduciary accounts filed for settlement by estate officers

John K. Burdett states fiduciary accounts filed for settlement with the Commissioner of Accounts. G. W. Ford is curator of the estate of Sarah Flanagan Woit, deceased, executor of the estate of James E. Hibbs, deceased, and administrator of the estate of Pannle Loar, deceased. Dated December 4, 1944.

Commissioner of Accounts For G. W. Ford Sarah Flanagan Woit James E. Hibbs Lestate Pannle Loar John K. Burdett

Ancient Egypt described by Hero of All writing

A fragmented note discusses Hero of All describing ancient Egypt around 120 BC. It references Wade and an ancient source, noting the description's antiquated context and uncertain attribution.

Isciment Desta Senigine Wade Egypt Hero of All

Sentinel data mix up in early print spellings and counts

The fragment discusses misread or miswritten terms in a historical text, noting 58 cent charges and a counting scheme of 250 words per example. It mentions two and one wall fractions and a confusing note about interpretations after the word the. The passage reads like a technical annotation or cipher-like instruction from an old print.

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