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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1956

Page

6

Christmas church programs and local births in Flemington area

In Flemington area news, the Bratton Sentinel reports church activities at Simpson Baptist and Long Run Community Church including a Christmas program with rehearsals and a December 22 presentation at 7 30 p.m. Amor Hall is convalescing at home, and Celia Nay is hospitalized in Clarksburg. Local births include a son to Mr and Mrs William Hobart Frum Jr born December 11 in a Clarksburg hospital weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces, and a son to Mr and Mrs G E Longwell and family born November 5 in Marietta Ohio weighing 8 pounds 8 3 4 ounces named Donald Wayne. Other items note visitors, a deer hunt, a student acting in Tar at Fairmont State, and the Flemington Grade School PTA selling corsages to fund a Washington trip.

William Hobart Frum Clarksburg William Hobart Bedford Wilfong Mildred Frum G. E. Longwell Frank Glover Williamston Marietta Ohio Donald Wayne Helen Ruth Hustead Millie Murphy Union Caroide and Carbon Corporation Simpson Baptist Church Bush Long Run Community’ Church Gay Kerns Norma Jean Kerns Phyllis Workman Amor Hall Benny Fox Rosemont Ritchie County Angela Pollard Flemington High School Fairmont State Flemington Grade School Parent Teacher Association Washington, D.C

France Raises Gasoline Price By Eight And Half Cents

Paris reports Air France boosted gasoline prices by 8.5 cents a gallon to help the government recoup losses from falling sales. The move targets revenue recovery amid weak demand and government deficit concerns.

France Paris Air

Trains to Show Film on Consolidating Trains

The Pennsylvania Railroad in Jersey City will screen a 16 minute movie on two commuter trains this week for about 650 riders. The film explains the railroad’s plan to consolidate the two trains into a single service.

Jersey City NJW Pennsylvania Railroad

Wave Training School Loses License Over Cheating Aids

Los Angeles license of a wave training school is revoked after the Department of Motor Vehicles alleges students were given answer sheets for driving tests. The school reportedly distributed pencils with printed answers to aid student cribbing during the exam period.

Los Angeles A Wave Training School Department of Motor Vehicles Sci Ol Wave James Webster Alton International Soundphoto

Watchdog Stolen By Old Gunman in Red Bank

A gunman robbed a Red Bank dry cleaning store of $250 and fled in the proprietor's car with the Watchdog mascot in the back seat. Police described the suspect as an older man and investigated the unusual theft as part of the case. The incident prompted local warnings and a search for the vehicle and animal.

Red Bank N. J.W

Marine life book a popular read among readers

A fragment notes a popular book about marine life. It mentions a friendly tone and reader interest, suggesting the work is well liked and widely shared. The snippet highlights paleontological or natural history appeal without detailing authors or publication specifics.

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