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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1956
Page
5
A scrambled OCR summary outlines editors choosing top events and figures for a year end list. It mentions J Johnson Eisen, world fare, revolutions, WWII era tones, Calli references, and notable names like Grace Kelly and Victor Riese among others, reflecting a global editorial navel gaze with varied selections.
The Future Nurses Club of America at Grafton High School hosts a toys for needy project. A Yule tree in the library invites students to trim it with gifts for underprivileged children, with decorations removed and rechecked as needed. The tree stays up through holidays, announcements blare daily, posters adorn the building, and sponsors are Mrs. T. W. Heironimus and Mrs. John Burdett.
Mrs Glenie, Cather, Taylor County health nurse, announced that 148 polio immunization shots were issued at the Tuesday polio clinic at the Junior High School. The breakdown was 28 first shots, 18 third shots, and 99 second shots. she urged those up to 45 years or older to consult their family physician and begin immunization.
Charles William Shorter at 30, Rt. 4, Fairmont, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on West Main Street for failing to keep his vehicle under control due to faulty brakes after rear ending Mrs. Frances R. Zinn’s car. Officer L. Messenger cited no damage estimate for the Zinn vehicle. Eldon W. Cunningham, Rt. 2, Grafton, faced drunken driving and leaving the scene after striking a parked car belonging to Abe Tackett and then hitting J. E. Mooney’s car on Walnut Street. Cunningham appeared in police court, fined $127, and had his license revoked for six months. Mooney’s damages were about $209.
Plans move forward for the largest Marian Catholic center in the Americas to be built in Orient Heights Boston. The complex will feature a 37-foot Madonna statue, a 100-foot marble pylon, and porticos flanked by a 40 000-person Catholic congress square. Boston, noted as the first U S city with a subway.
A humorous note questions the common saying slept like a baby and explores its meaning, suggesting that baby sleep is not peaceful. It contrasts adult sleep with infant patterns, implying that the expression may mislead about how babies actually sleep.
Fire Chief John Proctor announced that about 400 trees have been sold or promised for delivery, with 100 of 200 trees on display at the Municipal Building purchased this past week. The force rigged a public address system for carols as donations to the fire truck fund continued from community members and groups.
Virgil Rohrtough and Ronald Knotts attended the West Virginia Association of School Superintendents opening in Charleston. The agenda included abolishing the state board of school finance and transferring functions to the state board of education. Olin Nutter led the panel with topics on county administrator salaries and the school foundation program. Olen Rutan presided in Brooke County.
EAST LANSING Mich Plants don't know which way is up when treated with an anti gravity hormone discovered by three Michigan State University research team. The MSU researchers say people think a plant grows upward seeking the sun, but the scientists say it is more complicated. The anti gravity hormone seems to control the plants responses to gravity. By careful observations of root and shoot growths of young seedlings the MSU scientists hope to determine what sensory devices if any the seedlings have and how they operate.
Census Bureau data show 1,500 largest South Dakota farms accounted for 15 percent of state farm product sales in 1954. The biggest farms averaged about $45,000 in sales.
The Young Democrats of Taylor County held their annual Christmas party at the Moose Home with a large turnout. Admission was a 25 cent toy gift, to be distributed to needy children in the Grafton area. Santa Claus, Bill Cockrell, thanked all for their gifts and noted absentees sent items.
The piano students of Idaline G. Knotts will present a program of solos songs duets and more at Blueville Methodist Church on Monday December 17 at 7 30 p m. Participants include Charles Marshall Janie Fon David Carrico Sandra Miller Janet Knight Beverly Miller Janice Friend Dottie Lou Miller Karen Mitchell Sue Sloan Sharon Mitchell Patty Lunden Jendi Weaver Beverly Bolyard Myra Sue Thomas Patricia Ann Knight David Shanes Linda Bartlett Sandra Zinn Butt Ann Woodruff Carolyn Demoss Carol Sue Miller Patricia Paweel James Earl Graiy Tommy Tathlven Milinovich Ann C Stanley Walls Charles Hovatter Karen Weaver Eloise Sue Knotts Evelyn Knotts Rita Kay Blue Patty Norris Richard Kite Kitty Lou Robinson Susan Hinkins Wanda Jean Beavers Carolyn Ludd Charles Shackelford Linda Dowell Mary Grace Kennedy
John Booth manager of the Crafton office of the Department of Employment Security said that a number of technical jobs are available in the Huntington district of the Corps of Engineers U S Army. Positions include civil mechanical and structural engineers appraisers inspectors draftsmen negotiators and others with salaries up to 6115 per year. No written exam will be given. applicants will be judged on experience and education. Full information from the Personnel Branch of the Huntington district.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Bartlett Funeral Home for Betty Sharpe Held, who died December 12 at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins. The Rev. Ernest L. Robertson of First Presbyterian will officiate. Burial will be at Woodsdale Memorial Park Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers include a group of doctors and local residents. Friends may call at Bartlett Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held today at 1 30 p m at Bartlett Funeral Home for Oran B Murphy who died December 17 Reverend C W Scraggs pastor of Fetterman Methodist Church officiated Burial was in Clemtown Cemetery Pallbearers included Harry Smith David Jaco Claude McDaniel Nelson Murphy Leland Phar and Raymond Phares
Los Angeles police say a housing project manager reported a prowler who broke into a model home and spent the night roasting hot dogs and smoking cigars while chewing gum marred the furnishings. The situation escalated when the intruder built a living room fire to roast the hot dogs.
A brief caption notes a person, described as faded from the sun, could receive a discount on a product or service. The text focuses on a casual pricing offer rather than a formal deal, implying a lighthearted, shopper friendly remark.
James Bruceton Stevenson aged 78 of Fellowsville died December 13 at his home after two years ill health. Born June 22 1878 in Preston County he was a farmer and MS Israel Church member. Survived by widow Nancy, three daughters Daisy Rankin Gladys Criss Violet Huffman two sons John Greensburg PA Dale Pleasant PA one brother W Stevenson two sisters Mittle Knotts Myrtle Friend 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Funeral at Mt Israel Church December 15 conducted by Rev How
The Fisher Class of St J Methodist Church met in the church social room for their annual Christmas party and gift exchange hosted by Mrs Freda Shroyer. The program in charge featured carols readings and musical selections by Miss Nellie Williams Miss Barbara Cather Mrs Zeppa Ash and Mrs Jane Proudfoot. A group sang carols and the event concluded with a gift exchange and more carols. Burial will be in Mt Israel. Friends may call Knotts Funeral Home after 2 pm today.
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