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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1948

Page

6

Flooded Roads and Cars Marooned Around Weston Area

Police Chief Ernie Barnes described vehicles submerged and stranded as floodwaters rose. Five vehicles, including four trucks, were marooned while Spencer high school athletic field was submerged about six feet. Roads on U S Route 119 and between Weston, Buckhannon, Alum Bridge, and Glenville faced water blocks and closures as continued rain threatened more. Jockey Eddie Arcaro remains the only rider to win the Kentucky Derby four times. Forest Peters played for Montana State in 1924 and kicked 17 field goals in a single game.

Ernie Barnes Spencer High School Road Commission Weston Buckhannon Alum Bridge Glenville

Publication Order in Goff Divorce Case in Taylor County West Virginia

In the Cir cuit Court of Taylor County West Virginia on December 14 1948 an order in chancery was entered to obtain a divorce from Ruth D Goff a non resident who must appear within one month after first publication to protect her interests. Clerk W Merle Bailey notes the copy and Francis L Warder is attorney for the case.

West Virginia Circuit Court Taylor County William D. Goff Ws Ruth D. Goff Ruth O. Goff W. Merle Bailey Francis L. Warder

War talk and social grumbles fill a restless era

The piece surveys wartime rhetoric in Moscow's Gazette calling Eisenhower a warmonger and notes shifting concerns from civil rights to civic annoyances. It critiques broadcast hype, traffic hassles, and a rise in sensational come-ons as the public eye turns toward changing times.

Moscow Literary Gazette Eisenhower

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