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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1957
Page
2
James F Stafford 78 retired B&O dispatcher died Tuesday at Grafton City Hospital. Funeral services held Friday at Bartlett Funeral Home with Masonic rites. burial at Mont Blue Cemetery. Survived by widow five children and numerous grandchildren. He served since 1892 and lived in Grafton since 1903.
A large crowd of about 75 members and families attended the VFW Memorial Post 3081 Christmas party. A gift exchange occurred with Merle Bailey winning the men’s prize and Mrs Virgil Poe taking the ladies prize. Commander Richard Mooney urged dues payment for the 1958 membership drive and promoted a stronger post to influence veterans benefits before Congress next year.
State Police Sgt Don E Adams said today the staggered date system for motor vehicle inspections has proved successful. The plan reached its half year mark in January, with the only drawback a last minute rush as motorists try to complete inspections. Adams, in charge of the program, noted the system’s popularity among West Virginia auto dealers association members.
A well dressed thief entered a Terre Haute movie house via telegram style threat. The robber claimed a gun and demanded cash, shoving a Western Union note at cashier Theodore Reinert. About $70 was taken in the quick theft.
Word has been received of the sudden death of John J Lopes, 40, son of the late Sam and Mich Lopes. His wife is Elizabeth Lopes. He is survived by two children Deborah and Michie, and by siblings Mars 77 Charleston, Mrs Josephine Gross of Grafton, Barbar Iaquinita of Dearborn, Anthony of Wyandotte, Joseph Rosemary and Lucille of Detroit. Funeral services were held Monday from St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Detroit. Burial was in Cadillac Memorial Gardens, Detroit.
Charles Reese of Route 5 Grafton won the do nation ticket raffle for the black Shetland pony trimmed in black and silver at the Dixie Theater Christmas Eve event. Reese, owner of other horses, proudly claimed the prize after months of campaigning.
Arden man Paul Howard Weaver was arrested at 10:20 p.m. on Christmas Eve near 115 East Washington Street after crashing into Kenneth Royce’s yard. He faced drunken driving charges, was treated for back injuries at Grafton City Hospital, and returned to the jail with trial set for today.
Willam George Camphfire of Fellowsville died December 24 at 11 5 pm in Weston at age 75. Born February 18 1882 in Bradys Bend Pa he lived 21 years in Fellowsville after earlier years in Butler. Survived by wife Ethel Boyard Camphfire a daughter Mildred Rogers and a grandson William Lorn Rogers. Two sisters predeceased. A service station operator last employed by the Pure Old Company for 40 years he was affiliated with the Lutheran Church. Mineral services are set for 2 pm Saturday at Mount Israel Methodist Church with burial in Mount Israel Cemetery. Friends may call Bartlett Funeral Home after 7 pm Friday. BPOE Lodge No 308 will hold services Friday at 3 pm.
A stationer Alvin Klotz serviced a car Monday when a confederate of the motorist allegedly opened the station safe and took 160 dollars. Klotz was unaware until school children found his empty pocketbook and returned it. Local brief notes theft incident with odd timing.
Merchants in Grafton reported brisk after Christmas exchanges as shoppers wished for later dates and returned items. Shelves were nearly bare aside from a doll and a cat, inventories under slight strain while stores prepared post holiday sales.
The Taylor County jail gleamed with laurel red and green crepe paper as inmates prepared for Christmas. Local donors including Belle Bolyard John Grimes and Hazel DeMoss supplied decor while State Police Troopers White and Liller donated a lighted tree. Moose Club and VFW Post 3081 contributed items and a Christmas dinner was served with nuts candy and fruit. Deputy Kinney led the operation and expressed confidence the holiday would not be a flop.
Sammy Kaye complains that band requests from the public slow him down and frustrate players. He recalls an elderly lady asking Stardust and notes many fans confuse titles with lyrics. The piece describes his struggles with song recall, requests from students and a drunken tester, and hints at a possible TV show deal with networks.
Major William K of Route 4 Grafton is appointed staff officer in the supply and logistics division at U S Army Europe headquarters in Heidelberg Germany. He formerly served as assistant chief of staff for logistics at Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland. His wife Martha and their four children accompany him overseas.
Mary Catherine Barlow Stanton, 81, of Oakland Maryland, daughter of Henry and Sarah Ams Barlow, died recently. Funeral services will be held Friday at St Peters Catholic Church in Oakland. She was well known in Grafton where many friends and relatives mourn her passing.
In Taylor County a single Christmas holiday accident occurred when a 1940 automobile driven by Junior Mason, Route 1 Graf ton, crossed Knottsville Road and hit a wire fence. Deputy Ralph Gibson investigated at 8 39 p m on December 24. Mason and passenger Margaret Richards, Route 1, were taken to Grafton City Hospital. Mason was released December 25 and fined 25 dollars plus costs for reckless driving. Car declared a total loss. Passenger confined but improving with no fractures.
The Grafton Sentinel staff gathered at the Sentinel office from five to seven on Christmas evening. Mr and Mrs M F Bourjaily and daughters hosted the event with carols around a decorated tree. Refreshments and music enhanced the festive atmosphere among employer and employees.
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