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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1948

Page

5

Origin of Idaho and Riviera Words Noted

A historical note explains Idaho derives from a Shoshone expression meaning Look the sun is coming down the mountain. The Riviera name traces to Latin ripa meaning bank and denotes the coast of the setting sun. Tickets for the concert are available from Senior High School Chorus members or at the door.

Idaho Riviera Ripa Nice Genoa

Classified Advertising Rates and Notices

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Eisenhower cookbook probe and pumpkin spy case teased

A reader notes General Eisenhower contributing a vegetable soup recipe in a new cooking book while joking about his fame for past missteps. The letter mocks headlines and suggests quirky ideas like Santa Claus traffic cops and a season themed refrigerator bowl game name.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Hitler

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