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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1955

Page

6

Grafton Sentinel Advertising and Rates 1959

The Grafton Sentinel lists national advertising representatives and mail subscription rates for West Virginia and Virginia. It notes carrier service availability, regional pricing, and a postal entry statement dated Friday December 16 1959.

National Advertising Bottenelli-Kimball, Inc Pulitieners New York Lexington Avenue Fluhia Chestnut Street Detroit Lafayette Street Chica Nehicau Street Fattsburgh Prarth Avenue West Virginia Vircina Virginias Taylor, Harbour Wreston Grafton W. Va Congress

Question and Answer on Eisenhower’s Convalescence Pace

Doctors discuss President Eisenhower’s recovery at Walter Reed Army Hospital. They caution against overexertion while noting his dedication to duties. A physician says a firm pronouncement on fitness will take about two months. analysis remains cautious, given his workload and responsibilities.

Eisenhower Welter Reed Army Hospital Washington

Longevity Trends Highlight Long Lives Across Generations

Population Reference Bureau reports Americans can expect longer lives. Babies born now may outlive parents and grandparents, with mid century cohorts reaching the new century aged and still alive. Western states, white women in rural areas show longest lifespans, while migration factors remain unclear.

Population Reference Bureau Oraska

National effort urged to save bright high school graduates

A College Entrance Examination Board report estimates about 200,000 top graduates yearly lose access to higher education. It calls for 100,000 new scholarships and revitalized guidance to ensure another 100,000 capable youths pursue advanced studies, aided by Charles C. Cole Sr. and supported by the National Science Foundation to boost American science leadership.

College Charles C. Cole, Sr Columbia College National Science Foundation

$100,000 Winner Faces Tax Grim Reality

Mrs. Ethel Park Richardson, a 72 year old Los Angeles grandmother, wins a $1000 television giveaway contest but faces heavy tax implications. Her life on the road in a homemade trailer seeking folklore highlights the gap between prize windfalls and financial burden, as income taxes erode most of her prize.

Ethel Park Richardson Los Angeles Richardson

Bemelmans in New York Exibition Opens on 57th Street

The return of Ludwig Bemelmans from Europe to attend his painting exhibition at Hammer Galleries on 57th Street is noted. The review recalls a past interview in Gramercy Park and contrasts Bemelmans with era’s regimental dapper writers.

Europe Ludwig Bemelmans 57Th Street Hammer Galleries Madison Avenue Mr. B Gramercy Park Bemelmans Fernanda Montel John O'Hara Union League Club Ludwig

Army Reader helps many through six weeks of testing

The text notes that about 17 118 men entering service form an infantry division and many poor readers are identified. Army Reader tests offer simple courses with illustrations to help those lacking basic education while most misfits are sent home before they qualify as veterans.

Nando Aly Howe

Investigations Highlight Conflicts of Interest Claims

Investigations are reported in both parties over alleged conflicts of interest involving officials and use of official influence. The drive centers on ethical concerns, public interest ties, and potential political pressure amid ongoing inquiries and responses from affected offices.

Eich Tier Etnere Democrats Oseties Pere Sandater Straiel Beth Alice Tim

Lutherans Mull All-Out Merger Of All Denominations

In Chicago representatives for about 2.75 million Lutherans from 15 groups met to plan a full union. A 21-member commission from the United Lutheran Church in America and the Augustana Church prepared a joint invitation to the remaining 14 bodies, while noting four denominations already pursuing an overarching merger to form The American Lutheran Church by 1960. Others expressed interest in unity talks.

Chicago United States America United Lutheran Church In America Augustana Luteran American Lutheran Church Evangelical Lutheran Church Lutheran Free Church United Evangelical Luthern Church American Evangelical Lutheran Church Suomi Synod

Benson predicts lower net farm income in 1956

Secretary Ezra T. Benson forecast that 1956 net farm income will reach about 10.2 billion dollars, down 0.4 billion from 1955 and 1.6 billion from 1954, with a two year drop near 14 percent. He cautioned the average 1956 income would fall relative to 1955 despite presenting a cautiously optimistic outlook on prices and hog markets.

Washington F Ezra T. Benson Saas Ja Eensen Henson Agriculture Department Besson Benson

Community Visitors and Homecomings in Clarksburg Area

Local residents and relatives visit family across Ohio Michigan West Virginia and beyond. Names include Rosa Gobel Mary Ventern Joseph Jerard Ray Smith Starrs of Bridgeport and Cleveland and many others with hospital and homecoming mentions.

Mary Ventern Joseph Jerard Detroit Michigan Rosa Col Josie Layman Ray Smith Bridgeport Henry Watson George Rob Joe Kemensky Charley Sobolsky Lennie Brown Homer Brown Howard Caldwell C.R. Garrett Minnie Fawley Andy Dewart Howell Charley Sterling Marco Busienss Naomi Gordon Hepzi 4 G Hospital

Joint Services Held In Patchwork Palatine Church Building

In Petoskey Michigan the First Presbyterian and First Methodist churches conducted joint services in the Methodist building during the installation of a new pipe organ. Ministers from both churches alternated leading the services.

Petoskey Mich If — Mems First Presbyerian Church First Methodist Church Presbyterian Church

Top Cowboy Named Denver W. Casey Tibbs All Around Champion 1959

Fort Pierre South Dakota rodeo star Casey Tibbs was claimed the all around champion of the 1959 Rodeo Cowboys Association event. Tibbs, widely known as Denver W, earned top honors in the annual contest amid a strong field from western circuits.

Denver Casey Tibbs Fort Pierre S. D Vowoly Bhy Rodeo Cowboys Assn

Veteran actor Harvey dies after heart attack

Veteran character actor Harvey, a longtime leader in Nollywood and the motion picture industry, died Thursday of a gas attack. Sir Harry H. Lawson, age 74, wholesale command executive and civic leader, died Thursday from complications after surgery ten days earlier. Canadian bacon is described as rounded meat loins along the pig’s back.

Ntil Harvey Bluefield Harry H. Lawson

March of Events: Eisenhower Eden Talks and ICC News

Washington diary notes a planned January 30 White House meeting between President Eisenhower and British Prime Minister Anthony Eden to align Anglo American policy amid Soviet pressure. The column also covers congressional backlash over past Korea court martial limits, ICC leadership changes, and GOP tensions over unions and potential 1956 political dynamics.

Ashington White House Eisenhower Anthony Eden Russia London GOP Senate William #. Knowling California Rey Goldwater Arizona Theodore McKeldin Maryland McKeldin Goodwin Knight McKeldine Knight Hisenhow GOP Vs, Unions

Doctors' Dean Retires After a Long Career

Winchester veteran Dr Emmett C Stuart Sr ends 68 years of active service after beginning in 1887. plaque honors his work at Memorial Hospital and his early life spans Baltimore Pittsburgh and Winchester. peers note long tenure may trace to Civil War era beginnings.

Winchester Emmett Christopher Stuart Stuart College of Physicians and Surgeons University of Maryland Medical School Baltimore Memorial Hospital Pittsburgh Dart White Post Martinsburg W. Va M. Burkhart Parkersgilly Weembe C. Stuart, Jr Edmund B. Montgomery Quincy, II Hta

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