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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1949

Page

5

Page Salary Surge Foreshadows 1950 Yankees Pay

Memo to George M Weiss, New York Yankees general manager, hints that Jo Page will seek around 25000 dollars next season after his 1949 season and two World Series games. Fireman Joe is said to have earned about 20000 last summer. Contracts likely not mailed for weeks, and prints for the 49 series remain unavailable until January.

New York George M. Weiss New York Yankees Jo Page Fireman Joe Page Hopalong Cassidy Yanks Weiss

Injured Charleston Glassworker Dies En Route to Hospital

Hollie Taylor, 45, employed in Libby Owens Ford glass plant shipping department, was struck by a heavy case of glassware falling during loading onto a truck and died on the way to the hospital.

Charleston Hollie Taylor Libby- Owens-Ford Glass Company

Truman to push new domestic program in coming state of the union

The administration signals spending cuts to oppose tax increases as Congress prepares for President Truman to deliver the state of the union message in early January. The controversial domestic program faces a mixed reception and limited initial support.

Truman State of the Union Congress

Truman Returns to Washington Amid Fair Deal Battle

President Truman ends Florida vacation and faces major congressional fights over his fair deal. Allies consider shifting issues to voters in November as Republicans press bloc against socialism. Vice President Barkley and others tour the country challenging the GOP to propose alternatives.

Bist Congress Truman Florida Washington Congress Capitol Hill Senate Barkley

Former delegate I J Partlow remembered for public service

The obituary notes I J Partlow, former Hampshire county teacher and long serving delegate elected in 1942, 1944 and 1946, who chaired committees on insurance railroads humane institutions and public buildings. He is survived by a wife and three daughters, with the Ansels living in Kanawhan City. Funeral services for Talbott were held yesterday with about 600 attendees including state officials.

Page One I. J. Partlow Hampshire County House of Delegates House Ansels Kanawhan Talbott

Notable Officials Attend Honorary Pallbearers Service

Board of Public Works members served as honorary pallbearers including D Pritt O’Brien Pitt O Brien, J B McLaughlin, William C Marland, Edgar B Sinss, and W W Trent. Attendees included U S Senator M M Neely, former governor H Guy Kump, C H Koontz, and D L Gainer.

Board of Public Works D. ‘Pitt O Brien J. B. McLaughlin William C. Marland Edgar B. Sinss W. W. Trent U. S M. M. Neely Fairmont H Guy Kump Elkins C. H. Koontz D. L. Gainer

Fawley Suspended After Unspecified Incident

A police officer named Fawley was suspended from the force shortly after an incident described without specifying the target of the shooting. The fragment notes an abrupt disciplinary action following the event.

Hear Page One Fawley

Parrish Agency listing for Parkview bungalow sale

Real estate ad from Parrish Agency describes a 1 room bungalow in Parkview with recent construction and excellent condition, no bath but ready for installation, level lot near Pottery, available under contract with small down payment and monthly payments.

Parkview E. Main St Main St Furnace & Bath

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