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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1949

Page

5

Flemington Wins With Thrilling Last Minute Play

Charley Popovich hit a last second basket to lift Flemington past Rivesville 49 47 in a non league game. Rivesville led 10 6 early and 23 15 at halftime while Flemington closed to 32 38 entering the final period. Rams finished as runners up in Mason Dixon and Little Ten co leaders.

Charley Popovich Flemington Cagers Rivesville Rams Rams Flemington Mason-Dixon Rivesville

Country Estate for Sale by Parrish Agency

Select Country Estate on Country Club Rd with natural stone construction. 22 acres frontage, 6 rooms and bath, basement, garage, workshop, finished attic, drilled well and septic, central heat, garden, pines, and bus service nearby. Price reduced to 7000 with loan options and monthly payments of 39.50. Act quickly. Insurance Loans 207 W Main Phone 701.

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Flemington Wins Dramatic Late Basket At Rivesville

Flemington edge Rivesville 49 47 after Popovich hit a game winner with seconds left. Flemington trailed 45 35 at the timeout before a late rally led by Haney and Popovich. The box score lists Gallef, Haney, Popovich, and Shreve among Flemington contributors.

College and high school basketball scores year roundup

Alderson-Broaddus 62 Davis and Elkins 56. North Carolina State 64 Quantico 40. Ohio Wesleyan 52 Ohio University 44. Morgantown 38 Washington Irving 35. Bruceton 39 Oakland Md 43. Masontown 30 Terra Alta 58. Newburg 43 Fellow s ville 43. Cairo 51 St Marys 45. Ravenswood 67 Ripley 48. Marietta 48 Flemington 49 Rivesville 47.

College Alderson-Broaddus Davis and Elkins North Carolina State Quantico Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University Morgantown Washington Irving Clarksburg St. Francis Oakland Bruceton Bowlesburg Masontown Terra Alta Newburg Fellowsville Tunnelton Sistersville Middlebourne Cairo St. Marys Ravenswood Ripley Pisburg Marietta Flemington Rivesville

Terra Alta Beats Newbury Five 58 to 43 in Prep Clash

Terra Alta defeated Newbury five 58 43 on Terra Alta hardwood in the first Preston County rivalry of the year. Whittaker led Terra Alta with 16 points while Nestor Hill and Hill added 12 and 5 respectively. Pyles topped Newburg with 20 points as the teams traded early advantages before Terra Alta pulled away in the fourth period. Referee: Jack Thomas.

Terra Alta Newbury Preston County Whittaker Nestor Hill Newburg Pyles Terra Alta Gfp Frazee Parsons Stover Scra Be Pendergast T. Spiker Morgan Hockenberry X. Spiker Newburg Oo Jack Thomas

West Virginia high school scores and turkey crop forecast

Multiple WV high school scores list teams and results from Fairmont to St Josephs with games such as Fairmont 46 Victory 45 and Stonewall Jackson 62 East Bank 50. The Federal State Crop Reporting Service predicts a near record turkey crop of about 498000, similar to last year. The text also mentions the walrus relation to the seal and sea lion.

Federal State Crop Reporting Service West Virginia

Richwood Players Hurt In Accident At Gymnasium

Two high school basketball players sustain serious injuries after a balcony section collapses above the benches during a Richwood versus Summersville game. Glen Drennen of Summersville and Jim Chapman of Richwood are hospitalized, with several others treated and released. Richard Nicholson remained under observation.

Richwood Glen Drennen Summersville Jim Chapman Richard Nicholson Nicholson

Buckhannon Upshur Tops Grafton In Big Nine Win

Buckhannon Upshur High defeated Grafton High 54-32 in a Big Nine league game. Buck-Ups led early and remained ahead, scoring in double figures each quarter except the final. DeBarr led Grafton with 12 points while Woods topped Buckhannon with 20.

Buckhannon-Upshur Grafton High School Bearcats Buck-Ups DeBarr Woods

Bits of State History By E. E. Meredith

Historical notes recount early counties, officials, and towns in West Virginia era. From Randolph and Monongalia founders to Philippi, Coalmouth, and Wheeling, with details on surveys, prosecuting attorneys, and colonists. Mentions of figures like Col Thompson, the Zanes, and Manley lineage enriches the county chronicles.

E. E. Meredith Grafton William McCleery Randolph County John Madison Monongalia Henry Clay Point Pleasant William Dawson Cassville Monongalia County West Virginia Philippi Kanawha River Phillip Thompson Wheeling Zanesburg Zara Silas Jonathan Zane John R. Manley Marion County George Washington John H. Manley Alexandria George Washington Manley George Washington , Manley

Gelatin Pudding Color Scheme Tip For Parties

A quirky tip suggests using vna gelatin pudding or salad to support a color scheme by adding candy or vegetable coloring in small amounts. This culinary hack hints at playful presentation ideas without specifying exact flavors or quantities.

Hill Top Club hosts guests at Trap Springs Hill

Pruntytown news notes a Hill Toppers Club meeting at the Bunner home with guests including Mr and Mrs Harry Bolliger and daughter Susan and several others. Upcoming gathering set at Mrs Rosa Grimms. Updates also mention families visiting, hospital stays, and a funeral at Harmony Grove church with listed mourners.

Robert Bunner Hill Toppers Club Trap Springs Hill Harry Bolliger Susan Herbert Fornash Herbert, Jr Ray H. Gray Alexander Losh Viola Grimm Rosa Grimm Mansferd Haertig Harry Flesher, Sr New York City Texas Rebecca Cooper Harmony Grove ‘Church French Giles Pearle Gawthrop J. W. Whites‘carver Dorsey Cooper Elizabeth Hustead Blanche Hustead Hazel Hall Myrtle Bartlett George Drainer

Lions Rally Past Mountain State 50 47 In Senior League

The Lions club defeated Mountain State Sports Center 50 to 47 in YMCA gym action. Mountain State led 17-8 after one, 25-17 at halftime, then Lions narrowed to 37-31 in the third before finishing with the 50-47 comeback win.

Lion’s Club Mountain State Sports Mountain ‘State YMCA Mountain State Lions Club Mehlinger Barcus Hunt Knotts McAvoy Gennette Bell Swisher Hobbs Gough Pepper Skaggs L Swisher Burton

Home Remedies for Burns and Sunburn Relief

Advice suggests applying a baking soda paste on a damp cloth to soothe burns. Keep the compress moist and moderately warm and quiet for comfort.

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Parrish Agency, Inc W. Main Flemipeton Haney Popovich St. Peters Fairmont GFT Gallef Shreve Sandy Gfiff Twyman Jones Tokarz Valentine Rodetsky Malon Evans Furniture Co Fast Bristol Lost Creek Buckhannon Bridgeport Salem Belington Walkersville Beverly Kelly Miller Lincoln Monongah Farmington Fairview Hundred Vinson Huntington Marshall Pt. Pleasant St. Joseph's Stonewall Jackson Charleston East Bank Commode Garland Songbird Truman Margaret Truman President Truman New York James A. Davidson Miss Truman International Soundphoto G McKinney A Bennett C. Poe Willis G. P. Willis Yoho Knight Stevens Brake Rollins Cutlip Arvin Currie ‘Weaver Barlowee Bonham and Anderson West Inia Harley M. Kil~mare Agriculture Judiciary Treasury, and Post Office District of Columbia Pruntytown News Elwood Chuck” Riley Grafton City Hospital Iglaine and Rosalee Maxwell Stella Maxwell Chancie E. Davis Carolyn Sue Ellen Center Point Mt. State Imdord West Main Street Walter Thompson East Main Myers Jeweler W. Main ST W. VA TesOnly Lee Bennett West Main St Trey Monongahela Power Company
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