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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1944
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel notes its office at 102 Latrobe Street and print shop at 185 Grafton. James F. Holt is publisher and Sarl N. Straight serves as editor-manager.
A small dog, unnamed, waited at a busy street intersection in New Orleans watching for its master's car. Persisting for two days, the loyal animal rose on its hind legs as cars passed to glimpse if the car was coming. The SPCA intervened to offer food and aid.
A discussion on Germany's future argues for a program of reeducation for prisoners in the United States. Observers note Russian methods of handling Nazis during occupation inspired gradual attitude shifts, with propaganda aiding a 100000-strong group ready to help rebuild a peaceful Germany, aided by democratic German refugees.
A fragmentary review of a book titled Deep Delta Country praises its depiction of the region. The writer notes the author’s knowledge of delta life, flora, and people, and mentions scenes viewed from a ship deck up the river. The piece hints at the book’s elementary appeal and distinctive delta setting.
A reviewer praises Kane for weaving background and glittering foreground in Deep Delta Country. The panoramic work blends broad regional history with vivid detail, inviting readers from the north to explore the author’s encoded landscape and language.
In a wartime speech Churchill discusses Poland’s future, noting no formal UK-Russia disagreement on Poland’s shaping. He says the liberation may come after Soviet casualties in breaking Germany and that compensation against Germany is needed in the north and west. He cites Stalin and hopes for accord with London exile government.
An old advertorial urges rapid treatment of bronchitis and chest colds to prevent chronic bronchitis. It promotes Creomulsion as a potent remedy that goes to the trouble spot to loosen phlegm and soothe inflamed bronchial membranes. The product blends beechwood creosote with other cough medicines and contains no narcotics with a money back guarantee.
Fragmentary report notes Alsatian sentiment and a national liberation symbol. Mentions reconciliation prospects between Polish authorities, the Lublin committee, and the Soviet government, with Mikolaj needing authority. Switzerland described as highly industrialized. Ends with a reference to a Chinese phrase kan pei.
Regina Resnik, 22, scored a triumph in Lenora in Il Trovatore at the Metropolitan Opera New York after Zinka Milanov fell ill, giving her a sudden big chance with only 24 hours notice.
MBS dedicates all Saturday schedule from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. to the Sixth War Loan drive with 14 special features including a Morgenthau report at 8:15 and a 3:45 p.m. Eleanor Roosevelt broadcast. CBS News, NBC shows, and MBS concerts and dramas supplement the program lineup as stations encourage public support.
A fragmented wartime mockery notes that the Nazi high command allegedly restricts information to Hitler, shielding him from anything but positive reports. A Canadian town reports spring blooms as an odd contrast to grim fronts and transport by cattle cars. The piece parodies wartime nerves and rumors about the Rhine and B 29s, with a satirical jab at postwar electrical heating for toasting bread.
District NEE reports H H Fuller leaves Taylor county for Madison Indiana to work in a soil conservation district. Edgar Moats transfers to Taylor from Upshur work unit and has been in Grafton to learn county duties. Snow blankets soil, risking erosion of open cornfields. future plans include green covers with clover timothy ryegrass and alfalfa on farms such as Kinsey and Bosely. Canada leads world production of asbestos newsprint platinium and radium.
In a dim Bal if ord inn Peter Huber discusses the inquest and Conrad Brent will with bartender John while Maud Chivery plots jewelry theft behind a church. Drue and Nicky Senour figures surface as potential motives loom over Alexia Craig and the Brent estate.
Edgar Moats of Buckhannon West Virginia arrived in Grafton to assume duties as soil technician for the Tygart Valley Soil Conservation district. He replaces Herbert Fuller who led the local office in the Post Office building and is returning to Indiana.
The subject plans to pursue a similar line of work, with his family now in Indiana for the past year. Tobacco manufacture, in one form or another, is described as as old as the south and remains a enduring vocation.
The Winnipeg Grain Exchange was established in 1908 marking the formal start of organized grain trading in the city. Founding members and initial committees set the groundwork for futures and price discovery in prairie markets.
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