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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1950
Page
4
Grafton Sentinel lists ad office telephone and circulation numbers, indicates publishing details and price rates. Mentions Associated Press and wartime coal industry report praising domestic resource plans and proposed $1,778,000,000 modernization over 18 years with shortages feared.
Taxpayers' expense is justified to let private enterprise advance or fail. Coal miners are among the best paid worldwide, while workers in socialized industry receive government dictated subsistence. The speaker asserts that free enterprise needs no theoretical argument, pointing to factual records at home and abroad as the strongest support.
Ellsworth McVicker of Pittsburgh aged seventy one died at his home at 3 p m yesterday. Born June 22 in Taylor county he was the son of the late Captain B F McVicker and Cinda Williamson McVicker. Survived by wife Hila Knight McVicker and four children Ernest and Orvis McVicker Lester Heartman and Lloyd McVicker plus one brother and five sisters. He was a member of United Brethren Church of Grafton Modern Woodmen Junior Order of the United American Mechanics and Daughters of America and long employed by Armour Co.
Fragmentary text indicates discussion of a significant first day with possible far reaching changes to American life and a push toward a war footing. Names and concrete details are unclear, making precise reporting difficult.
Kiwanis proceedings feature Reverend Clyde Ash introducing a speaker on faith beyond material concerns. Mrs. John W. Booth chosen Kiwanis queen, presented with an Orchid. New member Robert Hood was welcomed by President Merritt Feather as the group and their ladies sang led by Paul W.
A garbled Christmas tale unfolds with Santa Claus worrying over a temper and preparations as Dando and Mrs Santa adjust plans after a call from a crippled girl named Betty Good seeking warmth for her mother. The scene blends playful animal characters and a subsequent list of varied facts.
The report notes Shahan working alongside Richard Leonard to provide accompaniment for a plano performance, highlighting their collaboration and musical role.
Soldiers and equipment are loaded aboard ships at Hungnam while many assets must be left behind or destroyed to prevent enemy capture. The Douigiboys of the 17th regiment move toward the Manchurian border as South Korean units join the evacuation. Strategists note ships may head for the Sea of Japan with possible redeployments along the peninsula.
A government note explains that a national emergency declaration will not instantly place reservists on active duty within 24 hours. The policy indicates a slow-down in reserve callups, as ordered by the secretary, to manage manpower according to needs.
Donna's return from a lavish debutant season uncovers a restless shift in her life. Marcia notices changes in Donna as she contemplates love with Pete Valek while secrets about her father and family expectations surface amid a dim bar scene with an accordion player and lonely military patron. The narrative follows Donna, her social circle, and the pressure of Adeline era wealth as they navigate memory, loss, and a future uncertain.
The record recalls Secretary of Defense Marshall visiting on October 23 as the Korean military situation appeared favorable. The brief mentions a positive assessment of the current defense posture and regional developments during that period.
Firemen have been busy this week decorating the station as Christmas carols and other musical entertainment are planned for the big event. Oak Hill faced sanctions for using a 19 year old player Timmy Dickson but the board ruled the violation did not affect its rating. the team will be penalized.
A cryptic crossword style clue set lists Turkish capital and petty quarrels among many numbered hints. Answers span geographies and common terms, with multiple across and down wordplay entries.
GERVASE P KING a service Friday 9 00 am at St Augustine Church officiated by M J Hannon Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery Bartlett Funeral Homes John N Pickens service Thursday 11 am at Bartlett Funeral Home officiated by C V Tate interment Wooldale Memorial Park Graf ton Lodge No 15 A F and A M in charge of service B of R T service Wednesday evening 830 pm Friends may call Bartlett Funeral Home MRS CORA E WOLFE service Friday 11 am at Bartlett Funeral Home officiated by L G Rob inson and Owen Lawson Interment Webster Cemetery Friends may call at Bartlett Funeral Home after 7 00 pm Thursday Bartlett Funeral Homes
Classified ad rates shown for single and multiple insertions with word counts. Minimum 75 cent charge applies. No phone orders. cash in advance. Errors to be reported promptly. For Rent room house modern conveniences contact 1679 or 609 W.
Two deeds of trust on Merle W Bol liger and Lillie M Bolliger property in South Grafton Taylor County West Virginia set for public sale December 28 1950 at 10 00 AM at the Court House front door to satisfy trusts. Lot 3 and half of Lot 4 on J B Pattersons plat with 63 feet frontage along Grand Street extend to Baltimore Ohio Railroad right of way. Terms cash. Agent Harry Frie trustee. Also commissioner notice to creditors and beneficiaries of Nell Fahey estate with claim deadline June 15 1951 in Grafton.
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