09 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1955
Page
1
The text references a B&O event in St Marys at 9:30 am and mentions individuals Ivan Puberal and Samuel run with a dangerous driving context. A patrol and court date Friday are noted alongside Knotts Funeral Home offering condolences. The fragmentary wording makes precise facts unclear.
Local opposition grows to proposed 30 West Virginia Transit Co. bus route discontinuances affecting Grafton and nearby towns. Taylor County Board of Trade, City Council, and riders plan protests including petitions and a Charleston PSC hearing next Tuesday February 15.
Moscow reports Marshal Gregori Zhukov was named defense minister as part of a broad Soviet government overhaul after Premier Malenkov’s resignation. Bulganin pledged heavy industry growth and support for Red China, while Molotov warned the US on hydrogen weapons. Eisenhower weighed inviting Zhukov to visit the United States.
Used car ads tout drastic price cuts and easy terms. Listings include a 1950 Willys Jeep in excellent condition, a 1954 Buick Special two door green with Dynaflow and low mileage at 2295 dollars, a 1953 Chevrolet four door with radio heater and winter tires, and a 1951 Kaiser in light blue. Readers urged to visit the Classified Advertising section for the full selection.
Sunshine greeted county area residents after a long cold spell. By noon a clear sky and sun boosted temperatures from a frosty morning to 36 at noon, with yesterday reaching 53 and a near 50 expected by late afternoon. Milder 20s forecast tonight and into tomorrow.
Rush D Holt youngest man elected to the U S Senate died of cancer in Bethesda Maryland at 49 Funeral services set for the Methodist Church in Weston West Virginia Holt had entered NIH Clinical Center January 4 as a research patient He hoped to recover to take his seventh term in the West Virginia House of Delegates from Lewis County His political career spanned 25 years and included a stormy path as a Democrat in 1934 he won the Senate seat by a large margin His death prompted the House to adopt a resolution of sorrow and fly the U S flag at half mast for the funeral His wife Helen and two children Helen Jane 9 and Rush D Jr 6 survive along with an adopted nephew
Fund-raising for Patricia Knight, a 13 year old burn victim, advances to 1197.23 as contributions flow in from Rotary, Jene Club, Seventh Day Adventist Church, and two anonymous donors. Patricia remains hospitalized for several months at Grafton City Hospital, with ongoing glucose treatment and improving condition reported this morning.
The Grafton Area Ministerial Association plans to protest a liquor by the drink bill by sending a letter to the State Legislature. Rev Ralph Burnette chairs the committee drafting the letter with Rev Nat Barnhart and Rev Clyde Bush assisting. The meeting also named officers and formed committees on summer recreational needs for junior and senior high boys, Easter and Good Friday services, and Babe Ruth League representation. The next gathering is set for 10 15 am March 7 at the Salvation Army Citadel.
The State Road Commission awarded Harman Brothers one of three contracts totaling 1.6 million dollars. Harman submitted a 388,726 dollar bid for 4.48 miles of grading and draining on State Route 92 in Monongalia County between Osage and the Pennsylvania line. The bid awaits Federal Bureau of Public Roads approval.
Six Phi Kappa Alpha members from West Virginia University joined Help Week activities by visiting Mt Calvary Cemetery in Grafton to read inscriptions on tombstones at night. They interrupted a woman’s club meeting to obtain further instructions before finishing initiation. Participants hailed from Morgantown Parkersburg Dunbar Fairmont and Union.
Attempts by former premier Antoine Pinay to rally support for a new French cabinet in Paris aim to replace the fallen Pierre Mendes-France government. The international update notes political maneuvering as parties weigh alignment and future coalition options.
Mrs Bernard Schnees of Delaware Ohio learned her son born January 28 will have a twin around March 22 Dr James G Parker predicted the date noting two babies were expected when the first was born The delayed second twin makes her case one of medical history rare The first twin Douglas Lee Parker was born almost two months premature and the second failed to appear on time
Gen Matthew Ridgway told Congress the nation’s reserves are unprepared for combat and urged adoption of a stronger reserve plan. He warned the Army would rely on an inefficient system without the administration’s modified reserve program, targeting a 1 million man combat-ready force and extended draft terms. The House approved a draft bill 394 to 4, setting up a fight with the Senate over final approval.
Paris report notes the Popular Republican party MRP rejected joining a new government led by independent Antoine Pinay. The move threatens Pinay’s chances to form a cabinet and replace ousted Premier Pierre Mendes-France as observers say his tenure would be short without MRP support.
Charleston Kanawha County Intermediate Court jurors acquitted Clifford R Williams 33 former chief accountant for the state Road Commission of embezzling 10499 from the commission. Jurors deliberated about two and a half hours before acquitting Williams who was relieved of his Road Commission duties last Dec. 15. He was arrested last month on larceny charges tied to shortages from trucking permits and outdoor advertising fees.
CHICAGO UP Chain stores cut coffee prices up to 16 cents a pound as housewives hope for a price war. Prices fall to two year lows in big supermarkets. A and P Stores lead with a 12 cent cut, pulling from a peak last August. National brands consider further cuts.
West Virginia's January treasury balance stood at 48,707,022, up 3,778,984 from the prior month, Treasurer William Ansel announced in Charleston.
In Charleston Senate leaders sparred as Governor Marland pitched general revenue ideas. A 3 percent levy on federal income tax could fund teacher pay boosts, and a gross sales, racing and insurance tax package aims to cover a deficit. Critics urge cuts to waste and uneeded institutions post segregation.
The Civil Defense Advisory Committee approved an $59,450 budget for costs and $83,382 for field hospitals and first aid stations. The plan covers construction and related expenses for eight years and includes a proposal to build a new tower. Local officials say the package funds emergency facilities and training.
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