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Grafton Sentinel in Grafton, West Virginia

20 Dec 1946

Page 5

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Grafton Sentinel

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Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

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Dec 20, 1946

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5

Best Santa Claus Ever Made A Store Hero

Memphis reporter Will Gimsley profiles Bill Henson a 23 year old Marine veteran who plays Santa in a downtown Memphis department store. For one boy a drugstore Santa Console led to a doll gift while Henson uses his earnings to aid needy children. He served in Saipan and the Pacific before returning to civilian life and works in the store with his wife on the third floor. the piece highlights his charity and genuine care for kids.

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Will Gimsley Memphis Tenn Santa Claus Santa Honew Toyland Bill Henson Mavine Ike Santa Clauses Bull Supfeat Welter Smith Bill Blackwell Okla Millinery Henson Memphis Stile College The Maries Saipan Pacific
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Medley Execution Delayed Amid Lunacy Plea Refusal

Frantic page 1 notes two Black murderers were to be executed but Medley received a brief delay after the supreme court twice refused review and a lunacy petition. Jail Superintendent Reid postponed the electrocution past 10 am awaiting court action. Copeland, 38, was also mentioned in the case.

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Medley Supreme Court Court of Appeals William Copeland
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