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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1949

Page

5

Bulgaria purge trial fuels U S allegations against Bulgaria

In Sofia, Bulgaria, the purge trial centers on a top defendant linked to a government article accusing the U S of spying and subversive activity through official channels. The State Department notes the move is not isolated, citing repeated indignities against American officials and visa refusals. Meanwhile West Virginia endures heavy rainfall with 3.6 inches in Clay and 3.04 inches in Huntington over three days.

Sofia Bulgerian Foreign Office U.S State Department Legation Clay West Virginia Huntington

Power bounds of coal plant Roiler No 1 power 137500 kilowatts

The Roiler No 1 coal plant soars ten stories and generates 137 500 kilowatts. Each of the other three units will match this output, drawing 144 billion gallons of Ohio River water daily for cooling and returning it. A unit uses 1 440 tons of coal each day, totaling 2 million tons annually for the plant.

Ohio River

Wile Preservers-121 COUNTY Meeting Highlights Song Service

A county group meeting featured Christmas carols led by Roberta Chenoweth with Barbara Redinger at the piano. Vocal duets by Selah Haun and James Yost and trumpet solos by Bill Frey complemented piano accompaniment by Redinger.

Page One Roberta Chenoweth Barbara Redinger Selah Haun James Yost Bill Frey

Rainfall Totals Reported for Three West Virginia Cities

The report lists rainfall amounts for Parkersburg and Elkins with .48 inches and Morgantown at .98 inches. Local weather observers recorded these figures as part of the ongoing precipitation tally across the region.

Parkersburg Elkins Morgantown

Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf

A humorous fragment shows Bennett Cerf collecting lead sentence examples. It recalls a scene with FIABRY HANSEN and Charlie MacArthur at a Waldorf luncheon as Argentinian Secret Service speculation erupts. The note credits editor Jack Lait and chronicler Hugh Fullerton for standout lines. Copyright 1949 by Bennett Cerf.

Bennett Cerf Fiabry Hansen Charlie MacArthur Wedgwood the Waldorf Jack Lait Hugh Fullerton Fullerton Steve Myalewski King Features Syndicate

Orders to discontinue Pennsylvania railroad run filed

Robert Artz of Pittsburgh, attorney for the company, told the commission the railroad loses $70,000 a year operating trains one way daily between Fairmont and Brownsville. A petition to discontinue the Pennsylvania portion of the run has been filed with the Pennsylvania commission. The Detroit Red Wings led the NHL standings in 1948-49 with a 21-6 home record and 13-13 away.

Page One Robert Artz Pittsburgh Fairmont Brownsville Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Commission Detroit Red Wings

Modern 7 room home on West Main street for sale

Parrish Agency lists a very modern seven room house at 819 West Main with hardwood floors, modern kitchen, large attic, finished basement. FHA loan with monthly payments including taxes and insurance. Also mentions a bungalow in Blueville, a bakery with equipment and lease for sale, and a building with three rooms on lower floor.

West Main St Éan Vsfume Blueville W. Main St

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