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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1949

Page

4

Ringwood notices mark anniversaries and events in kingwood area

Immers McCrim Jr presided at the business meeting as the chapter marked its 39th anniversary since founding in January 1917. Junior class from Ringwood High School to perform Love Is Too Much Trouble on February 8 under Carl Cummings. Birthday screen dinner at Methodist church with twelve tables by birth month, honoring members and relatives. long list of attendees and organizers. Also notes of deaths, school events, concerts, and visitors in Kingwood area, including William Cobosky's sudden death at 44 and upcoming concerts by Dr. C. Y. Moser and others.

Immers McCrim Jr J. E. Gwynn Claude McGhee Ringwood High School Carl Cummings Methodist Church Karl Dulany Mary Etta Grace Sarah Louise McDonald Viola Florence Beulah Barnett Ruth Rhena Barnett Croup Pearl Titchnell JoReth Mankins Over Titchnell Clara Neherry Phil Jackson Janice White Sue Snyder Michael Twann Rendine Tvon George Wilson Linda Teer May Jackson Pearl Carrick Alene Reckart Tran Davis Spheirman DeIahia Phillips Donald Morris F Kranan Mair Renee Rearhomer Margaret Snyder Triman Ashby Pave Kine Mara Cohn Foot Shafer Fred Wo Beerhawer Jack White Marthe Tony Ashby Aline Maney Morris Glarive Maier Tang Mingy Oh Nen Chavintts Majer Roy Fnicht Pop Kine TR Crates James R. Williams Geneseve Fay William Cobosky West Kingwood Frank Cobosky Millie Fantre Cobosky Harry George Joseph Josephine Leon Lillian Verbosky William Junior Louise Krushinsky Morantown Joseph Cobosky Star City Steve Cobosky Duquesne,Pennsylvania

Grafton Sentinel Publication Terms and Rates

The Grafton Sentinel declares itself a weekly then daily paper with rights reserved for news dispatches and local news. It invites voluntary communications with signatures and presents delivery and mail rates including 9 dollars yearly outside Virginia and West Virginia 15 dollars.

Virgini West Virginia

Abundant U S Coal Supplies Seen For Centuries

Dr Edward Weidlein of the Metlorf Institute says the United States has coal enough for about a thousand years, with lignite also abundant. He notes oil and gas competition has cut coal demand but potential refinements could yield ashless liquids or gases. Industry seeks cheaper mining and handling and methods to convert coal to liquid or gaseous fuels to deter future shortages.

United States Edward Kh. Weidléin Metlorf-Institute of Industrial Research

Presidential Pitfalls in Cabinet Confirmation

The piece reflects on the Senate confirming Dean Acheson as secretary of state and notes real surprise would be if the Senate rejected a president’s cabinet pick. It recalls Calvin Coolidge’s 1924 experience with Warren, an ex ambassador, amid past political blame and Dawes’ absence during a decisive vote.

Dean Acheson Senate Calvin Cooling Coolidge Uicat Charley B. Warren Detroit Sayvi Ee Warihat Charles G. Dawes Dawes Warren

Westward Migration Shifts U S Growth to Pacific Coast

J E Hobson of the Stanford Research Institute predicts by 1960 Los Angeles could rival New York as the nation’s largest city, with San Francisco also poised for rapid growth. Migration trends tilt westward as firms relocate research plants to the West Coast, signaling economic independence and a second great East to West migration. The East loses ground to the Midwest as expansion continues, contrasting early settlers’ gold rush and land dreams with today’s vast industrial plants and housing projects.

J. E. Hobson Stanford Research Institute New York Los Angeles San Francisco Pacific Coast Midwest United States

American Pride and National Character Echoed in Sherwood

In a reflection on Robert E. Sherwood's Roosevelt and Hopkins, the passage argues that Americans prize freedom and governance over gadgets or culture, noting a readiness to boast about superiority in industry yet defend national vigor when challenged. A Bible Thought for Today cites John 16 33 urging faith and cheer amid world troubles.

Roosevelt Hopkins Robert E. Sherwood Brother

Concert Cancelled by New York Telegraph for Preston County

Dr. C. Moser head of the Preston County Community Concert Association received a telegram from New York City cancelling the first concert. The note cites unspecified reasons and leaves the event's date and venue unclear. Local officials urge audiences to await further information.

C. ¥. Moser Preston County Community Concert Association New York City

Society Notes At Parkershire And Home Visits

Mrs Jennie C Knight has returned to Miller Ohio after visiting Parkershire with Mr and Mrs Roy Knight and Mrs Schaffer Miss Janet Hawkins resumes studies at West Virginia University following vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs W K Hawkins Clara DeFrank was her house guest Mrs Patty Anderson hosted by Miss Melita Snyder during the vacation at the university Both girls are students Mrs Cora Hartman visiting relatives in Fairmont Mrs Eugene Copen improving at home on High Street Deahl Murphy of Grafton was a business visitor yesterday.

Jennie C. Knight Frank T. Schaffer Miller, Ohio Parkershire Roy Knight Schaffer Janet Hawkins West Virginia University Mrsss W. K. Hawkins Clara DeFrank Patty Anderson Melita Snyder University Eugene Copen High Street

Carter's Pills Claim to Break Laxative Habit

An advertisement cites 5 New York doctors who say Carter's Pills can end laxative use. It outlines a regimen over three weeks plus daily water, promising natural regularity and non habit forming ingredients, priced 33 cents at drugstores.

New York Carter

Chinese Leader Dispatches Amid Shanghai Tensions

In Shanghai American Coast General John Cabot declared that Chinese Communist statements indicate Reds follow Moscow orders, while noting the Chinese people do not wish to be ruled by foreign powers. A Hong Kong dispatch cites Soong relatives saying T. V. Soong will depart for the United States within two weeks. he is Madame Chiang Kai-Shek's brother.

Shanghai John Cabot Moscow Cabot Hong Kong T. V. Soong United States Soong Chiang Kai-Shek

Governor Eyes New Bonus Proposals For Veterans

Governor Patteson announced a meeting and released a letter to veterans group leaders outlining multiple proposed bonus plans. He indicated several senators are weighing a third option as lawmakers push to start work immediately with representation from American Legion groups, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Amoyets, Disabled American Veterans, and Catholic War Veterans.

Patteson Gion Amoyets Erans

Try and Stop Me Lynn Farnel and the goat auction misadventure

A neophyte ad man Lynn Farnel volunteers to auction a sick farm animal when his boss assigns a substitute auction. He balks at describing a persnickety goat with a gray coat and foul smell, sparking a humorous exchange about how to describe the creature. The rest includes fragmented quotes and unrelated notes on English identity and geography.

Lynn Farnel Cors Lynn Yenece Pittsburgh Bennett Cerl King Features Byndicaia

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