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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1957
Page
1
The report notes cloudy conditions with a high near 40 over 24 hours, tonight’s low around 5 p.m. Sunday near 48, a low near 19, and last night’s 20. It mentions Tuesday to be cloudy with occasional rain or snow in the north, with Tygart dam data and several inconsistent OCR errors.
Dr. Clare F. Shafer 75 Taylor County physician died Saturday night funeral Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Bartlett Funeral Home Rev Charles E Hawkins St John s Methodist Church officiating Interment Woodsdale Memorial Park Multiple fraternal and medical societies will serve as escorts Survivor including wife Bertha Clayton Shafer three children siblings and grandchildren He was born August 18 1882 educated in Taylor County schools Flemington College Medical College of Virginia Harvard postgrad work and practiced in Grafton for 47 years.
A cold air mass sweeps into the Midwest bringing heavy snowfall in Michigan. Weather officials warn of dangerous travel conditions as coastal and inland areas brace for significant accumulation and potential travel disruptions.
James and Ray Gray of Pruntytown, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Gray Sr., shared a first reunion in over four years via the Truth or Consequences program. Jimmie, stationed at Loring AFB Maine, was flown to Hollywood on a 30 day leave to surprise Ray in Venice California. The show aired at 11 a.m. today and will be viewable in Grafton at 11 a.m. January 6 over Wheeling.
The 132 lawmakers prep for a 30 day budget session with roads and schools on the long list. Gov. Underwood aims to clear doubts and meet emergencies while debating technical changes and funding for a new WVU medical school teaching hospital. The plan includes bonds for WVU Foundation to fund contractor pay, tied to the penny tax plus other tax and finance measures.
Police Chief Robert DeBarr announced that Grand Street and a second two way street will become one way starting January 6 1958. Grand Street from the South side bridge toward Parkview will be one way and from Grand Street and High Street it will direct traffic back toward the city. He noted the streets have only one lane due to parking facilities and that signs will be posted at intersections to guide traffic.
In Cairo delegates from 39 nations voiced distress at Western charges that the conference is Communist dominated. A neutralist faction launched a move to shift the Corti Fauniat tone of the meeting, seeking a more balanced public stance.
Three year old Shirley Ann Ram told authorities of a 49 hour adventure after going missing near Charlestown 14 miles northeast. A large search including Civil Air Patrol, bloodhounds, National Guardsmen and Jefferson County officials spanned Shenandoah River and mountainous areas before she was located and taken for observation in good condition.
Police report Morris Thompson, 45, of Newport News, Virginia, arrested on charges of swindling Fayette County miner Sam Beckley out of 1200 dollars in a confidence game. Albert Snell of Layland identified Thompson as one of two men who approached after a bank withdrawal and shopping plans. They claimed a large sum awaited them and sought security before they divided the money three ways, then grabbed the cash and fled.
In Georgia, Henry Clay Overton, linked to a Washington double killing, died Sunday night in a high speed head on crash while fleeing a police car. A Florida man in the stolen car, unable to escape, was also killed. Wayne Carpenter remained missing after aiding Overton in the Washington bar attack as FBI and state troopers chased the fugitives.
Washington reports Dr. John P. Hagen Vanguard director says the United States leads in some missile satellite areas but trails in others. He expects a new Moon test and plans to expand the earth satellite program with congressional and Defense backing. He notes U S could approach a thousand pound satellite. In Hollywood Howard Koch orders a trainer to bring a bull for a scene, its bull damages a convertible.
A thief believed to be a Dixiephobe or Dixiephile shined up five power poles to steal Confederate flags used as decorations for the Blue-Gray football game in Montgomery Alabama.
Prof Barry Commoner warned policy makers in Indianapolis that the nation must choose between further H-bomb tests or the lives of thousands exposed to radioactive fallout. He cited a Joint Congressional Committee report predicting up to 13 000 defective newborns and up to 100 000 leukemia and bone tumor cases from fallout.
President Eisenhower prepares to announce a new education program in Gettysburg promising 20,000 federal college scholarships annually for talented high school graduates. The plan trims earlier costs to 200 to 250 million dollars yearly and prioritizes science, math, foreign languages, and expanding teacher training through NSF fellowships and state grants.
William M. Reed of New York City was arrested on hazardous driving charges on U S Route 250 by Grafton State Police and fined 10 dollars plus costs. He also faced a driving without license charge with a 25 dollar fine and costs. Woodrow Wilson Reed of Taylor County was fined 25 dollars and costs for permitting the unlicensed driver to operate his vehicle. Both appeared before Justice of the Peace W. C. Lawson yesterday.
The morning low reached 24 degrees below zero at International Falls Minnesota per U S Weather Bureau. Sunday high climbed to 76 at Presidio Texas reflecting wide temperature swings across states.
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