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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1949

Page

2

Irish Gridders Upset Kasson 53 to 39 in Local Tilt

St Augustine's Fighting Irish shocked undefeated Kasson High 53 39 on home hardwood. Behan poured 32 points sparking a fourth quarter surge while Albie Marsh led Kasson with 19. Irish I Turner Waters Colon and Behan key to late run. next game after Christmas at Morgantown before January 4 home date at Tunne ton High.

Gene Paul Behan St. Augustine's Fighting Irish Kasson St.Augustine St. Peters Atnand Fairmont Behan Trish St. Augustine Behan Aed Coun Tlans Albie Marsh Colon Irish Guard St. Peters Colon Mickey Turner Turner Waters Morgantown St. Francis High School Tunneton High Tucker Gone AL Abd Rasson Poling C B A. Marsh Cc. Marsh Kines Lael Ryan Early Edwards

Fairmont State and West Virginia Tech Clash Tonight

West Virginia Tech travels to Fairmont State for a State College Conference matchup as both teams seek to improve their early season records. Marshall College beats Youngstown 71 64 in Huntington, while St Pauls of Lawrenceville edges Bluefield State 65 62 in Virginia.

Charleston West Virginia Tech Fairmont State Fairmont West Virginia Fair West Virginia State Howard Washington, D. C Bob Koontz Marshall College Youngstown College Huntington Thundering Herd Lawrenceville St. Pauls Blue Field State

Cats Return To Action Here Tonight

Grafton Highs Bearcats seek a fresh win tonight after a 43-30 victory over Welch Club. Harrison Countians are undefeated and may challenge Lumberport cagers led by Neil Sappington. Expected lineup repeats Poe DeBarr Bennett McKinney Willis with 8 15 tip.

Grafton High Bearcats Scotty Hamilton Welch Club Neil Sappington Lumberport Harrison Countians Cats Grafton Dick Poe Clyde DeBarr Chick Bennett Ronny McKinney

New York Rens Meet Clarksburg in Clarksburg

Clarksburg hosts the New York Rens in a Sunday night game at 8 30 p m. The Rens arrive strong this season after raiding the Harler Globetrotters and adding Roscoe Duke Cumberland and Donata Ducky Moore. Local fan Dutch Dehnert notes the Reds have not lost this year but could fall to the pro squad in Clarksburg.

Clarksburg New York Rens Clarksburg Bro Tuemen Harter Globetrotters Roscoe Duke” Cumberland Donata Ducky” Moore Rens Dutch Dehnert Ore Celtics Dehnert Reds Clarksburs

Albania’s Premier May Have Been Removed Over Yugoslavia Stance

Reports suggest Enver Hoxha, Albania’s communist premier, vanished more than a month after leaving Albania by plane for Moscow. Charges allege wavering on Albania’s continued participation in the campaign against Tito. Two Russian generals were with him.

Albania Moscow Enver Hoxha Yugoslavia Tito International

Augustine of Grafton beats Kas on high school boys court

In Ost Virginia scholastic basketball action Augustine of Grafton defeated Kas son while Troy claimed a win over St. Patrick's of Weston. Bridgeport defeated Wallace and Normantown edged Charlestion with Reds and Seth posting notable scores.

Manstein Guilty Convicted Nazi War Criminal Faces 18 Years

Former German Field Marshal Fritz Erich von Manstein, aged 76, is convicted by a British court of ordering and condoning atrocities on the eastern front. He becomes the last major Nazi war criminal to be tried, with a possible prison sentence of 18 years.

Fritz Eric von Manstein Cone Russia

Hall and Mayle Arrested After Jewelry Hook Attempt

Police captured two men within an hour after they attempted to hook jewelry to Lawrence Boyce of Latrobe street. Hall and Mayle appeared in municipal court this morning. A hearing is set in Pittsburgh on December 28 regarding elections for 75 plants of Westinghouse Electrical Manufacturing Company.

Hall & Male Page One Lawrence Boyce Latrobe Street Hall Mayle UEW Pittsburgh Westinghouse Electrical Manufacturing Company

Mayor O Dwyer Named Permanent Honorary Mayor

Photographers cheered as Mayors and guests gathered at St. Joseph's church. The yacht departed the dock at 8 50 a m during the ceremony. O Dwyer age 59 and his Texas born wife 33 received the proclamation naming William O Dwyer Day in Stuart with him declared permanent honorary mayor.

O'Dwyer St. Joseph's Church William O'Dwyer City of Stuart

Grand Jury Hears Case Amid Self Incrimination Refusal

In open sessions the grand jury faced questions about possible self incrimination while several witnesses testified they received fees and expense money for arranging government business. U S Attorney George Morris Fay aims to finish the case today though the panel may delay until Jan 3 to decide on an indictment or other action in the Maragon matter. Meanwhile across the globe huge Soviet shipments arrive in Moscow.

Grand Jury Page One U.S George Morris Fay Federal District Court

Denfeld Signals Possible Navy Retirement After Talks

Admiral Denfeld held frank talks with Atlantic Pact military representatives on defense arrangements and invasions. He hinted at retirement after 40 years of service, though he left open the option to remain active and accept assignments free from recent handicaps if he chooses to stay.

Gollwasues Denfeld Etter

President Truman to push higher taxes to balance coming budget

President Truman urges higher taxes on corporate profits to offset deficits and balance the fiscal year starting next July. He has convened a full cabinet session at the White House to discuss the plan.

Lummucuarum

President to discuss problems then visit Missouri for holidays

The leader plans talks on various issues before traveling to Independence, Missouri, for Christmas with family, returning to finalize the State of the Union and budget messages. A court opinion notes damages in a personal injury case are unliquidated and juries decide amounts. Davis reports pelvis injury, broken left leg, and lacerations.

Independence Missouri Davis

Cream cheese topping with orange juice and rind

Soften cream cheese with orange juice, sweeten, and flavor with a little grated orange rind. Use as a topping for steamed fruit pudding.

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