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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1949

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel Editorial Policies and History

The Grafton Sentinel began as a wotary newspaper in 1870 and has published daily except Sundays since 1903. Management includes M. B. MacLeod as General Manager and M188 Eldora M. Bolyard as News Editor. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and reserves rights for all news dispatches. Letters to the editor must bear the author's signature and are published under his or her name.

M. B.macleod Eldora M. Bolyard Associated Press Risc

Past Councilors Install Officers Pride of Preston No 38

July 1 in Taylor hall the Past Councilors Club Pride of Preston No 38 installed officers led by senior president Edit Sanders and president Ellen Perrill. Committees appointed include editing Maude Beavers Dora Poland Kathryn McGuffie entertainment Carrie Taylor Edith Sanders Mable Shrout and visiting Ira Casseday Jessie Gordon Abby Weaver. A social hour followed with refreshments. birth announced of Ruth Ann McGinnis June 18 in Newbury weighing six and a half pounds. seventh child and third daughter. The Tunnelton 4-H club met at the local school with 59 percent of members expected at Camp Dawson July 10–15.

WR. Mankins Tunnelton Councilos Club Pride of Preston Council Daughters of America Taylor Hall Edit Sanders Ellen Perrill Edith Williams Emma Maier Carrie Taylor Jeff Gordon Maude Beavers Dora Poland Kathryn McGuffie Edith Sanders Mable Shrout Ira Casseday Jessie Gordon Abby Weaver James McGinnis Newbury Ruth Ann Theother Polly Williams Ed Williams Mr. Diltiess Berry Mc.Ginnis Newburg

Three Continue Page One Admits Johnson Shooting

In a dramatic confession a suspect admitted he shot Johnson after a note pad message. White reported for arrest within an hour after the shooting. West Virginia State Police Captain E J Roush picked him up at his Clear Brook home and transported him to Winchester. White allegedly said he released three others near an orchard at Ridgeway Virginia near the state line. Spears and two sisters were captured several hours later by Blythe. White claimed Spears and Almeria Crest planned to marry and needed money. Johnson’s station is cited in the report. An unrelated note mentions 1850 world population and baking soda for skin irritation and prickly heat.

Johnson White West Virgina Blythe Roush Saylug Spears Almeria Crest Beatrice Hilde Nina Tom Marianne Jenny Ramey Mrs. Ramey Tommy

Love in Action and Beatrice's Quiet Longing

Beatrice contemplates Hilde's devotion and shared beliefs as Hilde visits for dinner. Porter returns with Bonnie and Beatrice faces growing distance from him while recalling her mother-in-law Katharine Sanger and the Sanger family dynamics in Boston.

Porter Beatrice Mrs. Sanger Marianne Cecily Katharine Sanger Frank Sanger Mr. Sanger Florida Short Arizona New Mexico California Boston Eddie Navy Sanger Frank King Ventures B

Weather forecast and laundry tip from the era

Temperatures near ninety three were forecast for today by the Weather Bureau in Huntington. A 92 degree reading was expected, following a high of 93 yesterday. A stray note advises that rayon shark skin fabric needs no starch during laundering.

Huntington Weather Bureau

Time to Tie By Dean Gardens Iris Transplant Guide

Irises should be transplanted after flowering in July or August as growth is minimal. Moving in fall or early spring may hinder blooming, while Japanese irises transplant best in spring. Divide clumps every three to four years to prevent dense mats, planting divisions one foot apart to form compact clumps.

Dean

Planting Irises Correctly From Old Guide

The rhizomes should not be planted deep and must sit near the surface. Firm anchoring is needed until growth begins and roots spread downward. Use neutral well drained loam or heavy soil amended with peat moss and manure. trim back crowns to a few inches for planting.

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Evening Network Radio and TV Listings Tonight

NBC 8 Tonight features Paul La Valle band at 8 30 plus Jimmy Durante Show at 10 December 9 IQ Quiz moves from Monday. Pro and Con discusses Women in Politics at 10 45. CBS 8 offers Jack Carson Comedy at 8 30 My Favorite Husband 9 Walter Pidgeon in Cluny Brown at 10 June Havoc in Friday Playhouse. ABC 7 Lone Ranger 7 30 This is FBI 8 36 Break the Bank 9 30 The Sheriff 10 30 Leighton Noble Band. MBS 8 Plantation Jubilee 9 Opera Concert 9 30 Enchanted Concert 10 Ser Millikin of Colo in Meet the Press.

NBC Paul Lavalle Jimmy, Durante CBS Jack Carson Walter Pidgeon MBS Plantation Jubilee Enchanted Ser Millikin of Colo Meet the Press

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