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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1950
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel outlines its address 102 Latrobe Street Grafton West Virginia and telephone numbers 524 for business and 514 for circulation. It notes weekday publication history and AP affiliation details. Subscription rates are given including city and out of state prices.
William C. Poling of Marion Ohio formerly of Clarksburg and Grafton died Sunday at home aged 81. He was the son of the late George R Poling and Sara Nes tor Polling. He leaves two children Edith Gaddis and other Poling both of Marion. He had three brothers Russell L Poling Haywood WV G C Poling Midland PA Odis Poling Akron and two sisters Cora Satterfield Haywood and Pearl Dye Midland PA. He was a World War I veteran.
West Union Doddridge County residents press petition to remove the county school board and officials after charges of malfeasance and misused funds in building a community cannery. Judge DeBerry sustains motion to dismiss Alden Spencer as party. hearing resumes at 1 pm. Other board members named include Chil ders Bonnell Brown Gason Heflin Williams. Defense argues officials may not be public officers. suit filed by Central Station residents cites funds used for non educational purposes.
In Majestic coal town, 15 year old Charles Robinette knocked and hid as his brother Frank 11, armed with a shotgun, frightened by a paper sack on his head. Charles walked in as the door opened, the gun fired, and he was killed. Parents Ira and unnamed mother were at a PTA meeting. two younger sisters at home.
Dr Core outlined a biology wing with a plant herbarium on the third floor and space for half a million pressed specimens. A large natural history museum sits near the entrance. Pathology gains a general bacteriology lab, with rooms for animal and human physiology and other biology labs. The Syracuse University cross country team will return except for Dick Church. Harness race horses competed for nearly 11 million dollars in purses in 1949, up over 500 thousand from the prior year.
Terry Austin and Chris, a pair bound by secrets and snobbery, confront a fragile bond forged in privilege. As they plot escape from a world of luxury and looming scrutiny, Terry examines her own character and the price of a life funded by inherited wealth and ambition.
Alan Maver profiles a coach with 24 years at Fenn State and a history of 13 unbeaten teams. He led a current high school program to 330 games without defeat, achieving a 65 straight victory count in a notable run.
A reader friendly page presents a large crossword with across and down clues, including rodent and sorrow wordplay, plus a daily cryptoquote. It provides puzzle instructions and yesterday's quote, highlighting a King Features syndicated format and theme hints.
Maintenance crews and safety teams visited the mines to ready for full production on the regular day shift. Across the state activities returned to normal after the Christmas New Year period with schools banks stores and offices reopening. Three accidental deaths were reported in highway crashes and a fire death in Wheeling.
The piece notes Congress paused the Truman administration’s program and highlights three likely dead issues this year including repeal of the Taft Hartley Law and the farm program. It also mentions fashion items from New York, such as a junior dance dress with lace over taffeta and spring fabrics like putty tissue breadfall with a jet-toned bodice.
A mix of classified rate details and public sale notices lists insertion costs, minimum charges, and rules, followed by an order of publication from Taylor County WV. The text itemizes property descriptions, delinquencies, owners, and districts including Knottaville, Parkview, Shelby Run, and Flemington, with names like Mochler Vincent Trimble Johnson and others. The fragment ends with parcel descriptions and trustee references, noting delinquent taxes and upcoming sale.
Testimony from last July 28 alleges Maragon claimed no other employment while working for the state department on a mission to Greece and that he borrowed 5000 dollars from his mother-in-law in 1949. The charges relate to activities of men who offered island government con sulting for a five percent fee.
NBC 8 offers dramas with Chas Lau and Tonite He, 2:30 Panny Brice and 9:30 Fitger and Molly. CBS presents Mystery Theater 8:30, Mr and Mrs North 9, Life with Luigi 7:30, Frankie Carle Band 10. ABC shows Counter Spy 8:30, Time For Defense, MBS 8 Count, Monte Cristo 9, John Steele Adventure 10:15, Mysterious Traveler 10.
William C. Poling dies. service Thursday at 10 30 a m Bartlett Funeral Home with Reverend C V Tate officiating. Interment at Knottsville Cemetery. Friends may call at Bartlett Funeral Home.
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