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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1950

Page

7

Inauguration of Haiti President Draws World Delegations

Reporter MEL HEIMER surveys an eye catching Haitian inauguration scene in Port au Prince. Diplomats from Britain France the United States the Netherlands and Cuba arrive in morning coats amid security guards and formal processions on the palace steps. The Venezuelan delegation stands out with Wehrmacht style uniforms and a ramrod figure leading them.

Washington New York Peoria Boul Yard Britain France United States Netherlands Cuba Port-au-Prince Eric von Stroheim

Women groups hold meetings and party on December 26 28

Calendar notes a Women of the Moose regular meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30 p m December 26. On December 28 the Grafton Women’s club hosts a Christmas party gift exchange at the American Legion home at 8 p m with admission a 25 cent gift.

Women of the Moose The Grafton Women’s Club American Legion

Local reporter arrested after collecting dollar for story

A man returned the next day to collect a dollar for a story and was promptly arrested by awaiting police, ending the attempted payoff and leading to legal action.

Burglar in Düsseldorf Newspaper Office Report

A shabby young man rushed into a Düsseldorf newspaper office claiming a burglary, reporting a broken store window and scratched liquor bottles. He then posed as a witness while admitting to the crime and asked for payment for the story, suggesting he would return tomorrow.

Dusseldorf Germany Duesseldorf

Philley Tops AL In Double Plays During 1950

White Sox outfielder Dave Philley led the American League gardeners in double plays for 1950 and was involved in eight twin killings as a fielder.

Dave Philley White Sox

HADACOL Promises Relief From Vitamin Deficiencies

Louisiana mother praises HADACOL for easing housework and fatigue by supplying vitamins B1 B2 and Niacin with iron and minerals. The ad-like item touts quick absorption in liquid form, claims a few days of noticeable improvement, and offers trial and hospital sizes with pricing.

Louisiana Leo Picard Church ‘Point Wilma Jean Juanita Marie Thomiss Aheaut Hada Teblanc Commation Tofa Vete Lonacie TheiLeBlanc Corporation

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