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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1949

Page

3

Paula Duty Birthday Party Honors Local Girl

Paula Marie Duty was honored on her third birthday with a party at her Francis Street home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duty. Guests included family friends and neighbors who enjoyed games, photos, a dessert course, and opening of gifts.

Paula Marie Paul Duty Francis Street Ferry Sherry Bolyard Carolyn Loretta Connie Philip’ Menear Preddy Joe Tucker Beverly Dennis Sandy Hufford A Wy Honey Jane Menear Tucker Carol David Hedrick Chuckie Duty Dorsey Bolyard Jim Steylins Lee Tucker Norman Menear Louie Dennis D. Lambert Elsie Tucker Charles Omar Lambert Duty Paula Marie Duty

Light Bends To Shave Corners With New Fosterite

Westinghouse engineer Dr Richard C Hitchcock of Pittsburgh demonstrates a flexible projector bending into a U shape to direct light around corners using Fosterite a new plastic that permits light to be piped around obstacles in a shown facial projection scenario.

Richard C. Hitchcock Westinghouse Pittsburgh

87 Of 120 State Hospitals Licensed In Charleston

Health Department reports 87 of 120 hospitals and nursing homes licensed under the 1947 law. Permits for 28 are held up until improvements are made, while five remain uninspected. Permits granted after approval by the state fire marshal.

Charleston Health Department

Classified Ads Rates and Notices Summary

Classified advertising rates are listed with a minimum charge and per word costs for various insertion lengths. Notices include lost and found items, a driving job, and misc items such as a medical technician pin and a water well service. Names and phone numbers are present for inquiries.

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J C Penney keglers outclass Pepsi Cola lassies in league match

In a Ceramic Club Women's League night match J C Penney defeated Pepsi Cola two games to one led by Rush Pitman with 543 pins and Flo Hovatier at 491 for Penney. Details list J C Penney lineup totals 1998 with 618 handicap while Carr China edged Decoratings Shop but lost two to one. Woodyard led Carr China with 485 and Pugh topped Decorating Shop with 371.

J. C. Penney P. Moore Iy. Moore L. Gennette P. Hovatier Carr China Ceremic Club Jeys B. Woodyard A. Pugh Decorating Shop E. Woodyard H. Teckett F. Moore L. Steadman E. Gough Pepsi Cola P. O'Connor P. Poling P. Kirkpawick H. Bloom R. Pitman Tates L. Gough L. Woodyard Kirkpatrick Dz Teetsa

Sons Of Legion Undefeated In 43 38 Win Over YMCA

The Sons of the American Legion remained undefeated with a 43-38 victory over the YMCA on Grafton Junior High hardwood. Frank Knotts led scoring with 11 points, raising his season total to 79 and averaging 13 per game across six games. The YMCA top scorer was Isner with 11.

Sons of the American Legion YMCA Grafton Sons Frank Knotts Ts Sons Isner

Burglars Steal Mink Coats From Sonia Henie

New York January 28 Burglars broke into the Pierre hotel suite of actress skater Sonia Henie and stole two mink coats valued at 28000 dollars. The former wife of Dan Topping she is appearing in an ice show at Madison Square Garden. Her mother’s room was searched and jewelry may also have been taken.

New York Pierre Sonia Henie Dan Topping Miss Henie Madison Square Garden

Sweetheart Ball Planned By The Betas At The Moose

The Betas announce a Sweetheart Ball at the Moose two weeks from tonight with dancing from nine to twelve featuring Willow Beach Band. Ladies in formals and guests are urged to attend with their sweethearts for a merry gala affair and a belle of the ball.

The Grafton Sentinel Co. A. Michael West Main Street Lucille Ball Franchot Tone Dixie Theatre the Moose Willow Beach

Dolly Madison Saves White House Treasures During 1814 Fire

Dolly Madison helped preserve key national artifacts by moving Washington's portrait and the original draft of the Declaration of Independence from the burning White House during the 1814 British attack. The text also notes Warsaw becoming Poland's capital in 1550 as a separate line.

Washington Dolly Madison White House Warsaw Kingdom of Poland

Railway Express Names New Superintendent Boyce

Joseph P. Boyce, native of Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania, named Superintendent of the Pennsylvania West Virginia Division with headquarters in Pittsburgh. He succeeds S J Hurley on leave and has held multiple posts including General Agent at Binghamton New York and Supervisor of Vehicle Service at Baltimore Maryland.

Over Wilkes- Barre Pennsylvania Boyce Binghamton New York Baltimore Maryland M. B. Brenan Grafton West Virginia Joseph P. Boyce Pennsylvania-West Virginnia Phil- Objects Adelphia St. Johnsbury

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