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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1950
Page
3
A nugget from Ralph Waldo Emerson states that true peace comes not from external sources but from inner resolve and the triumph of one's own principles. The maxim emphasizes self-reliance and moral steadfastness as the path to serenity.
Fragmentary text notes President Harry S. Truman in a discussion of principles related to an ancient regional concept. The readable portion hints at a public address or writings but provides no clear event, date, or location to confirm specifics.
In a tense contest today a store crowns its best salesman after a series of customer service tests and sales drills. A candidate with strong product knowledge and confident presentation edged past rivals to win the minor office function award.
In early days a closed shop meant an employer would hire only non union members or require union membership, shaping labor dynamics. The phrase reflected tensions between employers and organized labor as unions formed.
An item lists acon by Sore 0 108 and mentions remedies for neuritis and sciatica. The fragmented line lacks context but indicates a medical or apothecary entry with a price or code and supplier.
Classified section lists insertion rates four cents per word for first insertion, with discounted rates for multiple insertions, minimum charge seventy five cents, and each word counted. Also includes sample ads, lost package notice, court suit details in Taylor County West Virginia, and contact info for local furniture and housing builders in Pittsburgh Sun Telegraph area.
Public auction of real estate in Taylor County West Virginia to settle a trust deed dated June 6 1949 by Charles R Proudfoot and Emily Jane Proudfoot. Lot 106 Yates Addition West Grafton fronts Beech Street 60 feet across and 132 feet back. Sale set for December 28 1980 at 11 00 AM at the Taylor County Courthouse front door. Trustee Harry signs the notice November 24 1950.
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Taylor County West Virginia, an order of publication was entered on December 9 1950 in the matter of Frank B Cather and Margaret Cather versus James B Ruane Ralph M Ross Paul B Ross and others. The suit seeks judgment against the defendants or their assets on two promissory notes dated January 19 1949 and January 25 1950 for 2000 less 500 credit and 5000 respectively.
The First National Bank of Grafton West Virginia calls a stockholders meeting at the banking house in Grafton on Tuesday January 1st 1961 between 1 30 and 2 30 p m for election of a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and other business as may come before the meeting. Jay Fleming President. Basis 12/9-16-23
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