22 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
1
Reported crimes and incidents across West Virginia include a fatal automobile wreck on Route 3 near Moorefield with a claim of fault by the driver, a murder trial nearing conclusion in Logan, and a federal building expansion discussed in Charleston. Officials name suspects, outline charges, and note injuries from a Parkersburg blast affecting multiple relatives.
The Grafton City Council holds tonight a second reading of Ordinance No. 160 governing the hospital. The move aims to oust the current administration and tighten city control, with citizens who helped set up the hospital and its financing bond issue watching closely. City Attorney Guy F. Allender noted discussions with Charles A. Hirth & Company about the matter.
Caroline Held age 75 of 112 West Wilford Street died last night at 8 34 in Grafton City Hospital after three years of illness and a week of grave condition. Born September 5 1880 in Grafton she was daughter of the late Jenni e Frederick Held Sr and Adelgunde Brandner Held. Survived by daughter Mrs Virginising of Grafton three brothers William Held Knottev ille Frank Held and Carl Held all of Grafton and two sisters Mrs Flora Henderson Brownlow Park and Mrs Margar Knotts Waynesboro Pa. She belonged to St Pauls Lutheran and had lived here all her life. Services Saturday at 12 p m Bartlett Funeral Home with Rev Raymond C Gross St Pauls and Rev Harry T Rowe First Baptist officiating. Burial Blue Mont Cemetery. Friends may call at Bartlett Funeral Home after 7 tonight.
Acting postmaster A Hoffman claims a delivery record at P D Co as Christmas mail moves out before 8 am. He notes post office dispatch relies on train schedules and Kro Bal cooperation aided prompt delivery of gifts and late mail amid financial challenges in West Virginia.
Fire Chief John Proctor said the Grafton Fire Department has limited Christmas trees but ample ground pine holly and greenery. A former resident Preston Swiger of Alexandria Va sent a $10 gift to the department. Also noted is the obituary of David Eli Robison 82 of Glenah born November 11 1874 with services pending and burial at Bluemont Cemetery.
St Augustine's announces Confessions for Christmas with times on Friday December 23 for children in the morning and adults later, and Saturday December 24 with afternoon hours. Confessions limited Saturday evening by request. Farouk aide dies in Cairo. Lt General Fathy, once chief aide to ex King Farouk, dies at his Alexandria home.
Ford Motor Co in a nine month report ranked third in U S sales and earnings and fifth in assets. The SEC filing indicated 10 2 million shares available mid January drawing an estimated 100 000 new stock buyers. Ford’s nine month sales were 4 042 6 million versus General Motors 9 543 8 million, earnings 312 2 million versus GM 912 7 million, assets 2 483 0 million, with major investments in expansion and modernization since 1945 totaling over 1 730 0 million in earnings and more than 1 300 0 million in spending.
A weather brief reports a brief warm spell after a cold week with temperatures rising from 25 degrees at 11 to a 28 degree high yesterday and a 19 degree low last night. No precipitation is predicted for Friday or tonight despite the shift.
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru accused Soviet leaders of twisting history in anti Western tour speeches in India. He told Congress he was embarrassed by their claims that Western allies aided Nazi Germany against the Soviet Union. He said he was not embarrassed by their references to Kashmir and Portuguese Goa.
The US Bureau of Mines reports 378 coal miners died in the first 11 months of 1955, up from 364 in 1954. West Virginia led states with 119 fatalities, followed by Pennsylvania 97 and Kentucky 55, with no major disasters (five or more killed) in 1955.
Bridgeport police report an intruder entered a city hospital early Wednesday and stole a Christmas tree with lights and ornaments. The thief wired the tree to deliver a warning to any future thief, while prior thefts included bulbs from the same tree.
Washington patrolman Daniel J. Andrews nabbed two men caught taking coins from a sidewalk telephone. He signaled a passing taxi to pin the phone booth door shut, trapping them inside until the paddy wagon arrived.
Five robbers dressed as Santa or using Christmas spirit robbed a United Parcel Service office in Chicago. They took 15 fur coats and $2,000 in cash, served coffee and candy to five employees at gunpoint.
President Eisenhower and Mrs Eisenhower celebrate the birth of their granddaughter Mary Jean at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Christmas party honors the couple as the president postpones a planned southern trip and stays in Washington through Congress opening.
Chicago reports 28 000 conductors and brakemen receive a 26 2 percent raise totaling $1.45 per hour retroactive to October 1. Health and welfare contributions bring the package to about 300 million dollars. an emergency board urged the raise, while non-operating unions threaten midnight strikes.
Washington reports Democratic hopes for regaining the Senate were jolted by Ohio Governor Frank J. Lausche announcing plans to run for the seat held by Senator George H. Bender. Lausche, a maverick yet the state’s top Democratic vote getter, easily won reelection in 1952 while Eisenhower won Ohio by 500,000. Bender won in 1964 by about 6,000 votes. Democrats gained Senate control in 1954 by 49 to 47.
Chicago report notes the National Safety Council estimates 560 people may die during the four day Christmas holiday. The council says the best gift would be a Christmas holiday with no traffic tragedy.
A U S Army sergeant known as Sarg disappeared last Wednesday with an $18,400 payroll for German employees at American-run hotels in Frankfurt. An offer of $300 reward was posted today for information leading to his apprehension.
Los Angeles divorce court grants separation to Ann Jette Stolen 33 and Eli M Stolen Jr 38 after she cites watching television as the reason she became a television widow. He reportedly even liked the commercials.
A federal grand jury indicted John Thomas Gojack a UE general vice president and district leader, and Harry Sacher an attorney who has represented top Communist officials, on contempt of Congress charges for refusing to answer questions about Communist ties. The two cases are unrelated.
Early morning fires claimed at least 13 lives and destroyed the storied Wayside Inn at Sudbury Massachusetts. In Davenport Iowa three children died four year old girl burned in Nashville Tennessee and Indianapolis house fire killed three children under four.
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