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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1950
Page
2
Grafton West Virginia origin 1870 weekly publication grew into a daily except Sunday since 1903. M B MacLeod named general manager with Eldora M Bolyard as news editor. Associated Press membership notes exclusive use rights for local news and AP dispatches.
James Marlow analyzes the early 1950 congressional session. Democrats praise Truman’s agenda while Republicans call it socialist. With a slim majority and southerners defecting at times, passage hinges on voter choice in 1950 and 1952 elections. The president’s message hints at civil rights and health insurance as campaign issues.
Rebels and Yanks prep for the Senior Bowl in Jacksonville Fla with equal drive. Victors take 60 percent of net gate receipts while losers receive 40 percent. Coaches Steve Owen and Bo McMillin rely on aerials and passing as both sides push rapid workouts.
Simpson class members from Evans Meth dist church held a surprise birthday for Vietta Utterback on January 7. A charter member who helped build the church in 1894, she led the young children despite recent health limits. Guests included Lydia Bolyard, Clard Post, Cleveland Bryan, Anna Post, Roy Davis, Ruth Cain, George Post, Jess Vanscoy, and others who shared gifts and fellowship. Ring out the old ring in the New was echoed at a Homeland New Year Eve party hosted by George Shaffer family with Norma Jean as co host. Attendees included Ruth Cain Joe Stipes Barbara Jean Charlotte Max Phillips George Shaffer and children Norma Jean Huey and Larry.
New York Giants add 26 players in a bid to shake off a dull label and reach the first division. Critics note major trades with the Boston Braves bringing Alvin Dark Eddie Stanky Wilard Marshall Sid Gordon Buddy Kerr and Sam Webb to the Polo Grounds. The move shifts power away from Marshall and Gordon and tests the Duirk Stanky double play as a potential staple.
Morgantown West Virginia Vigetrita university football coach Dit DeGroot denies he said he wanted to stay at WVU as long as they'll have me. He claims misquotation by the Daily Athenaeum and says the session was informal with no definitive future plans. A university athletic council meeting may address his status, amid reports he discussed an opening at Washington State College for dean of physical education.
Elkins edged Tygarts Valley 37 36 in a tight game while Clarksburg St Mary's posted 34 points. The report hints at political sentiment about GOP leaders and public opinion.
Eight basketball games scheduled for tonight and eight more Saturday highlight a busy weekend. Morris Harvey beat Glenville 84-63 to tie West Liberty for conference lead, Bluefield State edged Shaw 53-52, while West Virginia Tech hosts Potomac State as the league's tight race accelerates. George King scored 39 for Morris Harvey, raising his season total to 278 in eight games and his career to 1,848. Glenville’s Bob Hardman matched 35 points in defeat.
Bluefield State edged Shaw after a 24-20 halftime lead. Daniels of Shaw led scoring with 16 points, while Robinson and Aikens of Bluefield State added 12 each as the teams split the action in a tight contest.
A long list of visitors and extended family from Idamay Enterprise Baltimore Clark sburg and South Charleston gathered over the holidays at homes of Phelps Vanney Bartlett Davis and others. Several illnesses and an emergency surgery are noted at St Marys Hospital Clarksburg. A Flemington grade school meeting featured a program by the students and a display by the parent group. A card of thanks expresses gratitude for funeral services and support.
A M Steuart, 80, longtime Flemington resident and former mayor, died at home Friday December 30. He was active in church and community affairs until retirement in 1947. Funeral held at Flemington Methodist Church with Rev. Nolan G. Sansom officiating. Survived by wife Hettie Wyckoff Steuart. daughters Helen Steuart at home and Mrs Bernard Grady of Marietta Ohio. sons Paul Charles Evie and Walter Steuart of Flemington. 2 ½ grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Interment in C O F cemetery at Rosemont. The Parent Teachers Association ...
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