23 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1955
Page
1
Fragmented OCR report mentions milk deliveries resuming, a 7 percent freight increase effective February 9, and various scattered items including a political figure's statements, a dam project bid opening, and state civil defense appointments. The text is garbled with multiple place names and incomplete phrases.
The Kiwanis rang Salvation Army kettle bells yesterday to boost funds for the Salvation Army. Lions, American Legion today and Rotary tomorrow join the effort. Christmas baskets totaling 150, each with $18 of food, will be given to approved needy families tomorrow morning in three sizes. Small baskets go to two families with one to three members, medium to families of four to six, large to seven or more. Contents include ham fruit nuts candy canned goods butter lard frozen jello potatoes sugar and celery. Referrals from two business people are required for basket eligibility.
In Grafton, debate rages as bond firm pressure blocks changes to Hospital Board rules. Mayor Stout misfiled a motion, objections by Councilors A A Crouger and Allender spark legal threat claims. Allender argues ordinance 160 violates state law and home rule, warns of litigation endangering city credit.
A Paraguay military crisis tense Asuncion life normal with some tension. An official communique said all army units pledged loyalty to Stroessner and calm prevailed. Inter national travel undisturbed despite unrest.
West Virginia state fire marshal C A Raper said ten deaths occurred in fires during December and 13 in November, bringing the yearly total to 100. He noted the rising toll and urged stricter fire safety measures statewide.
The First Baptist church plans Christmas Eve services featuring carols for shut-ins. Carolers will visit a number of hospital and shut-in members at 7:00 p.m., with lighting of candles, prayers, and scripture readings followed by a benediction led by Rev. Harry T. Rowe.
Pittsburgh prison doors opened for Albert W. Goff as he prepared to be released today after 16 months for the slaying of his wife Katherine. Judge Samuel A. Weiss weighed a letter from Goff’s children Katherine and Thomas requesting their father’s return for Christmas.
Mrs Mamie Cee discusses Santa Claus with questions about her initial grandson David and whether he truly believes in Santa. The remarks suggest a careful, playful exchange about belief and holiday tradition.
City hall scene last night featured street workers protesting reduced hours without higher pay following ordinance 217 granting the council control of the Hospital Board. Mayor Stout and Acting Manager Walter Wolfe discussed the pay cut from 47.5 to 40 hours, urging review while water reservoir roof bids were sought and other routine city business proceeded.
Acting City Manager Walter Wolfe states all dog owners must be accompanied by a person when walking dogs in town. Dogs found running loose will be captured and taken to the pound for redemption at $2 to $4 for five days. unclaimed animals will be destroyed.
In Cleveland Ohio patrolman John Mileinovic testified a motorist admitted the charge of drinking. The motorist described his eye as glassy, saying one eye is glass.
UNITED PRESS reports fires across the United States during the Christmas season killed 29 people, many children, with victims in New York, Indianapolis, Davenport, Nashville, and Ohio. The National Board of Fire Underwriters warns winter and Christmas heighten fire hazards, as losses peak December through March.
Floods across Oregon and California kill at least ten people with ten million dollars in damage as the West endures a third savage storm. A heavy weather pattern threatens travel nationwide while Buffalo, New York expects a white Christmas.
Easton Washington paratrooper sergeant Horan walked away from a crash over the Cascades with frostbitten feet after five days. He fashioned snowshoes from a refrigerator rack and found a cabin with food before reaching the Rustic Inn. He called his wife to say he was okay and promised to tomorrow.
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