Untitled fragment from Shiloh VFW Post meeting note
Fragmentary report notes a Shiloh event involving a VFW Post and finance matters. unclear names and date. text is garbled, preventing clear identification of participants or outcomes.
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12 Feb 1955
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Grafton Sentinel in Grafton, West Virginia
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1955
Page
1
Two Below Zero In Grafton Weather Doom
North region endures plummeting temperatures as a two below zero reading grips Grafton and surrounding areas. Blizzard like winds drive snowdrifts up to four feet, forcing road closures and caution for travelers. Officials report icy, treacherous secondary roads while buses run hours behind schedule and rail service remains largely on time. Authorities warn of wind chill and urge extreme care for motorists as 15 degree temperatures drop tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
State Road Commission
Drs
SRC
Brady Currey
Grafton
Air Force
Currey
Road Commission
Dennis Withers
Donald Powell
Vance Ford
John. W. Ford
William Gall
James 0. Gainer
Russ Golden
Milford Griffith
June Hasler
Bliss Halley
Hartsell Keller
Sanford Lina
Delbert Litton
Steve Mason
Joel Mauller
Ollie Moran
John F. Moran
French Nestor
Eddie O'Conner
Woodrow Reed
Clarence. Rowland
H. E. Landsbury
D. P. Shaw
Ellis Watson
Ewart Prichard
Olin Prichard
Parsons
D. ‘Bennett
Kennettt
Ashby
Ed Withers
Limes
Nixon heads Guatemala tour amid efforts to bolster U S ties
Reports from Mexico City and Washington indicate Vice President Richard M. Nixon departed by plane for Guatemala the third stage of a month long mission to strengthen ties with Central America and the Caribbean as the AFL crop workers union seeks broader organizing momentum. Officials in Cairo and London discuss aging Aga Khan condition and a Formosa peace conference proposal in Shanghai or New Delhi. The Coast Guard Gentian tows a disabled trawler into Cape May after a 13 hour chase, while banking officials in Clarksburg prepare for the West Virginia Bankers Association mid winter conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico ‘City
Richard M.nixon
Guatemala
Senden
America
American Institute
London
Moscow Radio Today
Formosa
Shanghai
New Delhi
Atlantic City
N. J
Coast Guard
Gentian
Cape May
Clarksburg
W. Va
West Virginia
West Virginia Bankers Association
Fund for Burned Patricia Knight Fund Receives No New Cash
Grafton City hospital reports funds for Patricia Knight at 915.43 with 769.39 balance after two weeks of hospital bills. Baby remains in good condition but skin grafting possible and multiple months of hospitalization ahead. Family relies on mother Havel Knight’s earnings as a part time cook. Community donations already cover hospital costs and care expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Knight
Grafton City Hospital
Havel Knight
First Ward
Patricia
Streamliner Wreck Wreck Near West Union Injures 31
Passengers aboard the Great Northern Western Star praised their calm after a broken-rail wreck at West Union Minnesota. The incident derailed or overturned 11 of 12 cars and 31 people were treated for minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Minn
Great Northern Streamliner
Western Star
Drive Em Away Used Car Bargains From Local Dealers
Local automobile dealers offer a wide selection of used cars with drastically reduced prices and easy terms. Highlights include a 1952 Chevrolet 2 door with Power Glide and R and H tires for 1195 dollars, a 1953 Ford V8 half ton pickup, a 1951 Kaiser fully equipped in light blue, and more models in the classifieds section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Taylor Board of Trade Protests Bus Route Curtailments
Taylor County Board of Trade drafts a protest resolution against 30 proposed bus discontinuances affecting Grafton and surrounding areas. Petitions from patrons and trade boards will be presented to the Public Service Commission at a Charleston hearing next Tuesday at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Board of Trade
Public Service Commission
Grafton
Taylor County
Trade Boards
PSC
Charleston
West Virginia Transportation Company
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Trade Board
Greater
Fairmont
Fairmont State College
Wheeling
Macy
Nation Battles Cold Threatens Citrus Regions
Nation faces severe cold from Florida to Texas with frost and snow. Florida reports up to 40 degree drops while the upper plains see temperatures near 20 below zero. Rio Grande Valley prepares for possible damage to vegetables and citrus as deaths rise from icy roads and heating fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United, Press
Erip i Taoat
Rockies
Florida
Texas
Gulf Coast
Dixie
Upper Plains
Bismarck
N.D
Rio Grande Valley
Wickwire House Fire Destroys Lucas Home
The David Lucas home on Wickwire Road burned down shortly after 11 this morning. Grafton firemen remained on scene as water supply issues and cold weather hampered efforts. No damage estimate yet. the house housed Lucas, his wife, and three children. A rental home nearby owned by George Lucas is not the site of the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lucas
Wickwire Road
Grafton
Lucas
B&o
George Lucas
David
WickWire
U. S. Rouipalo
Miracle saves tragedy in train derailment near Augusta
The Pine Tree Limited derailed after a washout caused by rain on Friday night, sending three cars down a 60 foot embankment near Augusta, Maine. All 114 passengers aboard escaped serious injury or death, and Maine Central Railroad estimated 48 hours to restore service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Maine Central Railroad
Sil
Here
Pine Tree Limited
Sid Row Hotel Fire Kills 22 in Skid Row blaze
A blaze at a men’s hotel on Chicago’s Skid Row West Side killed 22 people and sent 250 into the street in frigid weather. The fire began around 2 a.m. likely from a bottle of rubbing alcohol, with investigators examining wreckage at the Barton hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West Side
Conk County
Mergue
Sted
Henke
Barton
Wenden Cable
Oatest
Harvey
Armatyr
Senator Jenner Asked To Stop Political Handouts
Syracuse Post Standard publisher asked Senator William E. Jenner to stop sending postage free political handouts to the paper. In a letter, publisher Richard Ambere urged Jenner to delete the newspaper from his mailing list, saying readers show no interest and it wastes taxpayers' money. The Post Standard noted it had been receiving Jenner's political materials for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N.Y
Syracuse Post-Standard
William E. Jenner
R-Ind
Richard H. Amberg
Jenner
Senate Internal Security Committee
Ambere
Post - Standard
Shelby County
Ind
Republican Central Committee
Macivon County
Central Committee
Independent Republican
Ike Urges GOP To Live Up To Lincoln Faith
President Eisenhower urged the Republican Party to follow Abraham Lincoln’s standards on the 146th anniversary of Lincoln's birth in Thomasville Georgia. He said the party's greatness will be measured by its devotion to Lincoln's faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Abraham Lincoln
Thomasville
Eisenhower
Republican Party
Lincoln
Forgotten Man of Iowa Dies in Indianola Home
Ernest Ole Lindquist, 65, once labeled the forgotten man of the Town State Penitentiary, died at his Indianola home after 42 years behind bars. Released briefly in 19 49, he became a symbol after a car accident story noted he had not requested a letter for 20 years or a Christmas gift for 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
Town
Ernest Ole Lindquist
Parrls
Esne Lindquist
Prican
Lewis 75 Today
Washington reports John Le Towis observes his 75th birthday today with neighbors and friends joining in celebratory wishes and social notices reflected in the community page edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John le Towis
Nationalists Fear Attack On Matsu U S Fleet Ends Tachens Evacuation
Nationalist China warned of a new Red invasion threat against Matsu Island as the U S 7th Fleet completed the evacuation of the Tachens. The Nationalists eyed Tachens and Quemoy as key outposts guarding Formosa and expected Communist attempts to seize the Tachens first. No Red activity was seen in the Tachen area as Vice Admiral Pride led the fleet to Formosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foochow
Matsu Islands
Quemdy
Matsu
Chiang Kat
Formosa
Taipei
China
Matsu Island
Mats
Quemon
U. S
Tachen
Adm
Alfred M. Pride
7Th Fleet
Kommuniqne
Matsy
Midway
Queruoy
United Preas
William Miller
Lays
Miller
Yorengo Sabin Jr
Aetier
Tachens
Quemoy
United States
Formosa Target OF New Threats By Red Chinase
United Nations reports condemn renewed Chinese threats to invade Formosa as Beijing backs Russia in Europe. Western powers prepare for a UN Security Council meeting to debate cease fire options amid China’s brusque refusal to engage and pressure on American and Nationalist forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
N.Y
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosa
Hussia
Europe
Pemniny Radio
Formosa Strait
Unitd Nations Security Council
U. Ny
United States
Fire kills four in Maine bungalow tragedy
ENNEBUNK Maine twin four year old boys and two of their sisters die in a quick moving blaze. Robert C Barr escapes with Judy eight and Patty twelve but is driven back by smoke while trying to reach Bobby Billy and Nancy ten. In Mullens West Virginia Alonzo Browning fifty eight of Jesse is wounded in a feud linked gun battle and shows slight improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennebunk
Maine
Robert C. Barr
Judy
Patty
Bobby
Billy
Nancy
Pflimlin Begins Cabinet Formation Amid Support Talks
Paris. Pierre Pflimlin works to form a full cabinet and win National Assembly approval early next week after backroom talks with leaders. He held talks with President Rene Coty at the Elysee and counted on Mendes France's radical Socialist party backing him in a pivotal vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Pierre Pfimlin
National Assembly
Pflimlin
Renecdy
Elysee Palace
France
Lst
Radical Socialist Party
Pierre Mendes- France
Congress weighs stricter anti Communists measures
The House Un American Activities Committee urged Congress to jail more Communists and ban unauthorized transport of government secrets across state lines. It called on labor groups to deny membership to Communist Party members and praised Detroit schools for suspending teachers who refused to answer questions. The report urged amendments to the Smith Act, arguing prima facie proof of party membership to show conspiracy. It cited on the spot hearings in San Diego Miami and Seattle and noted nearly 600 witnesses in 1953 54 with many refusing cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Un-American Activities Committee
Congress Ti Tey
Mai
Aly
Communist Party
America
Detroit
Velem
Congress
San Diego
Calif
Miami
Pla
Seattle
Wash
Althonen
Officials Doubt Reds Will Attack Quemoy Or Matsu
Washington officials doubt any full scale Chinese Communist effort to seize Quemoy or Matsu in the near term, following Tachen evacuation. They expect continued Communist attempts to stir trouble in the Formosa area, likely involving probing attacks in the next two to three months. Quemoy lies near Amoy and hosts the Nationalists largest garrison inside Formosa’s area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Red Chine
Quemoy
Matsu Islands
Tachen
Formosa
Uemoy
Amoy
State College gains large spring term enrollment
Pewistrat Daniel R. Lincoln said West Virginia State College has 1071 students registered for the spring term, the largest second semester enrollment since 1951.
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Trie
Dent Eisenhower
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Portugal
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Maly
Prince Nder
Yugoslavia
Wistow
Rush D. Holt
Priday
Dallas
Tex
Adolphus Titel
Pierre Mendes-France
Bridgetown
Barbados
Margaret of Britain
Caribbean
jTechan Tabands
Cairo
Egypt
Aga Khan
AFL Agricultural Workers
Upton
Taylor Board of Trade
Lucas Burns
Sid Row
Sen. Jenner
Ike
Gop
Iowa
Lewis
Matsu-U.s
Wather
Reds
State College
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