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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1949

Page

4

Religion At Home Shapes a Child's Attitude Toward Faith

In this reflection by J. C. Gould, Chaplain of the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys, the author argues that Sunday School is not enough to form a child's religious life. He stresses early home atmosphere, parental love, and mutual respect as the core of faith development, warning that weak homes breed unstable children.

God J. C. Gould W. Va Industrial School For Boys

Bible Thought for Today Prodigal Son Theme

The prodigal son's father eagerly searched for him and forgives if one returns home. God awaits wayward souls to turn homeward and start anew, a message drawn from Luke 15 20 and courtesy of Press Radio Bible Service Cincinnati Ohio.

Press-Radio Bible Service, Inc Cincinnati Ohio

Wendy Barrie Embraces TV Over Movies and Golf Fame

New York entertainment profile of Wendy Barrie, once a film actress now a television host and golf enthusiast. She bluntly calls herself a lousy actress, credits TV for letting her be herself, and recalls radio days, Hollywood B movies, and a pivot to a daily afternoon show while pursuing golf with Wille Turnesa and maintaining slim looks.

York Wendy Barrie Collee Sarah Bernhardt Wendy Hollywood Jack Armstrong Barrie Dumont Miss Wendy Colleee H. G. Wells Johnny Farrell New York Wille Turnesa Damocles Katharine Hepburn Broadway Rockefeller Center Madison Avenue Milton Berle

Rail wage talks resume in Chicago with unions

In Chicago on January 29 a spokesman for the railroads and 16 non operating unions planned to resume wage and hour talks. The unions retain the right to strike if negotiations fail. A railroad source indicated prospects look favorable for a settlement.

Chicago

Field House Burns at Princeton High School

Fire destroyed a wooden building housing dressing and shower rooms at Princeton High School athletic field. Principal Melvin McClain estimates the damage, while the blaze origin remains unknown as it was discovered late last night.

Princeton Princeton High School Melvin McClain

4H Officers Training Held at Newburg High School

Miss Betty Ann Kerr president of Tunnelton Senior 4-H taught Recreation for Club Song and Recreation Leaders. Other classes included Harold Effinad as reporters, Roscoe Dodrill secretaries and treasurers, Mrs Margaret Effland officers training presidents, and Roy Propst program planning vice presidents. All local 4-H club leaders officers and committee members were invited to attend.

Newburg High School Betty Ann Kerr Tunnelton Harold Effinad Roscoe Dodrill Margaret Effland Roy Propst Eaders

Admitted to Bar at Preston County Court

James T. Bailey Jr was admitted to the Bar at a Preston County special term called by Judge C P Wilhelm He was presented by his father J T Dailey president of the Preston County Bar Association and welcomed by members He is a Kingwood High School graduate who studied at Potomac State Keyser served in the Marine Corps in 1943 spent 18 months at the University of Rochester then attended West Virginia University 1945 earning a law degree last Saturday He is now the youngest member of the local bar association

C. P. Wilhelm James T. Bailey, Jr Preston County J. T. Dailey Preston County Bar Association Kingwood High School Potomac State College Keyser Marine Corps University of Rochester West Virginia University

Sally Carroll Celebrates 12th Birthday At Home

Sally Lou Carroll, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Carroll, observed her 12th birthday Wednesday evening at a small party at the Carroll home on Toullton Street. Guests included Sue Snyder Patricia Wilson Donna and Caroline Gibson Donnie Morris John Richard Trouche Charles Schaffer and the guest of honor Sally Carroll.

Sally Lou Carroll Arthur Carroll Carroll Tunnelton Street Sue Snyder Patricia Wilson Donna Caroline Gibson Donnie Morris John Richard Trouche Charles Schaffer Sally Carroll

4 H Club Meeting Minutes From Manheim Valley Giants

The Manheim Valley Giants 4 H club met January 17 at 7 30 in the community building with president James Shaver presiding The agenda titled 4 H Project Forecast featured group singing a poem What Do You Owe by Sue Gibson and Bible reading by Dale Funk Minutes from the prior meeting were read Sue Gibson led the program and a health picture is planned for February 7 at 7 30 in the Mannheim Grade School building

Manheim Valley Giants James Shaver Sue Gibson Dale Funk Manheim

Hearing Roundup And Club Meeting In Tunnelton Area

Clyde Miller of Tunnelton faced a Tuesday hearing before Justice Frank Pritt for driving on the wrong side after a Saturday Tunnelton accident. He was found guilty and fined 10 dollars plus costs as the charge shifted from reckless driving. Magistrate Pritt awaits civil-case outcomes. Bruceton Mills Farm Women met January 21 at Mrs. Moyers with Mrs. Warman in charge and Pay Wheeler delivering a feature. Guests and members listed with refreshments served.

Clyde Miller Tunnelton Justice of the Peace Frank Pritt Bruceton Mills Farm Women's Club S. F. Moyers Luther Warman Pay Wheeler Minnie Thomas Roy Wheeler Sumner Elliott Myron Speelman

Morgantown Students Enroll for Second WVU Semester

Betty Skages and Joan Griffith return to Morgantown to enroll for the second semester at West Virginia University. Mr and Mrs James Bonafield relocate from Copeman farm to Bonafield property on High Street with Mrs Guy Bonafield and Miss Ethelynd Bonafield moving into a rear apartment. Dwight Foley moves from Albright to a new home on Price Street. Robert Greaser, son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Greaser of Kingwood, enrolls in the university for the second semester.

Betty Skages Joan Griffith Morgantown West Virginia University James Bonafield Copeman Farm Bonafield High Street Guy Bonafield Ethelynd Bonafield Dwight Foley Albright Price Street Robert Greaser Bernard Greaser Ast Kingwood Univer

Dramatic Family Strain Surfaces in Brad's House

Gail Spencer confronts a drunken father in Brad's home as Andrews calls in Dr. Evans and a nurse. Alexandria resents the intrusion, while Gail defends her husband and seeks help for her father, revealing tensions over home, loyalty, and authority.

Andrews Fie Gail Rogers Dr. Evans Alexandria Brad Faith Baldwin Cr Millicent Pease

B and C Has New Mines and Elk Creek Spur Work

The B and C plan a new mine in Weirton serving local steel plants and another near Fairmont with 500000 tons annual capacity for Sharp steel mills. The Elk Creek spur grading and drainage were done by Sutton Company of Radford and Empire Construction Company of Baltimore, with track laying by A S Wikstrom Inc of Skaneateles New York. Lough Tunnel approaches built by Bates and Boers Construction Corporation.

Weirton Wheeling Buffalo New York Detroit Michigan Sha~ron Steel Coronation Fairmont Sharp Steel New Elk Creek B& O Sutton Company Radford Virginia Empire Construction Company Baltimore Maryland A. S. Wikstrom, Inc Skaneateles Lough Tunnel Bates and Boers Construction Corporation

Engineers Lead B and O Project Under Clarke Authority

B and O engineers Joseph W. Jones regional engineer George E. Norris senior assistant engineer Dave Dunn project engineer and Earl Shharper resident engineer worked under A. C. Clarke chief engineer for the railroad. The text notes the project under a broad jurisdiction with focus on European policy and the Council of Europe as a potential step, but sovereignty surrender effects are expected to be gradual.

B &O Joseph W. Jones George E. Norris Dave Dunn Earl Shharper A. C. Clarke America Europe Council of Europe

European unity pushed by Western ministers

Moscow continues commentary on the Anglo American axis and the council of Europe as British French Dutch Belgian and Luxembourg foreign ministers draft a framework. Officials in Washington praise the move as European unity advances within the Marshall Plan aligned groupings and economic collaboration.

Moscow Washington Council of Europe

Missing pairs end in wilderness after storm

Davis reports describe two travelers from the Helmick residence moving toward the Carr home, a journey of five miles into heavy snow and fog. The Carrs were found days later. one survivor, John, was found alive on January 16 after spending one hundred twenty days in the wilderness.

Davis Helmick Carr Tucker John Atary

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