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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1948

Page

5

Heaven Gate Line Falls Before Hal Boyle Satire

HAL Boyle relates a heavenly gate scene where St Peter greets souls as a wartime-like line forms at the pearly gates, while a separate rescue tale covers the Dagmar Salon fire ten miles off Delaware coast. Seaman John Weller recounts surviving the blaze after being burned climbing a hot ladder.

Hal Boyle New York Heaven St. Peter Seth Peter St. Petano Delaware Prewrtian John, Weller Shanghai China Baltimore Coast Guard Pry Handy Jegs Weller Perla Tigeeate Coast ‘Guard Gentian John Weller Dagmar Salon United States Marine Hospital Coast Guard

Eisenhower Namely Sought For 1948 Nomination Strategy

Report says Alabama would yield first nomination speech to Kansas to place Eisenhower’s name before Truman’s official candidacy. Truman aides feared a heave by Ike supporters, while George Allen met with Eisenhower but offered no comment. Democratic officials denied White House steps to pull Ike from the race.

Truman George Allen Laughing Boy Eisenhower Columbia University New York Allen Charles G.ross Ross J. Howard McGrath White House

Western Allied Talks On Berlin Aid Continue

Sokolovsky reports three western commanders Gen. Lucius D. Clay Robertson and Gen. Noiret held another conference at Clay’s HQ with the Soviet commander. Berlin’s lifelines via rail and highway were halted two weeks earlier, prompting Allied airlifts to feed about 2.5 million western Berliners as the plan to expand to 500 flights daily and 2,000 tons of food nears fruition.

Lucius D. Clay Robertson Roger Noiret Clay Berlin Germany

Steel and coal clash over union shop and defense powers

U S Steel and allied mines face a union shop row as antitrust and Taft Hartley constraints collide with demands for higher pay and royalties. A new draft power could seize plants for government ordered work if contractors stall. NLRB action stalls amid disputes over compliance and anti communism affidavits.

Alyze Russell Dga Lewis U. S. Steel Corporation NLRB Robert N. Dersham Harry M. Moses Theine

Berlin currency clash and rail line halt near Helmstedt

The British commander warned the Russians they would face no currency risks if the Helmstedt highway opened on the western zone border. Moscow had closed the road citing currency reforms in Western Germany, while Robertson pressed talks on a single Berlin currency under four power control. He also sought assurance that Elbe barge traffic to Berlin would not be impeded.

Helmstedt Berlin Germany Robertson Elbe Sokolovsky

Le gion Juniors face Morgantown in crucial local clash

Local fans can catch the Le gion Juniors versus Morgantown in the second of two make or break games after the Fourth of July weekend. The area hosts a weekend dance at the Eagles lodge and many businesses close Monday for the national holiday with post offices suspending services.

Page One Tygart Lake Pittsburgh Grafton Merchants Goodrich Tiemen Clarksburg G.H.S W. Va American Legion Patrmont Legion Merchants Jeane Legion Morgantown Eagles Lodge James T. Murpee

Sentinel Monday Staff Notes Highlight Local Celebrities

A fragmented report from a Sentinel edition mentions Monday staff activity and several local celebrities. The readable bits reference Jain and other prominent figures amid community coverage.

Sentinel Will. Jain Long

Ambush chase ends as suspect escapes river crossing

A suspect eluded a posse by swimming the Licking River last night after an ambush. A woman, returning from Logan West Virginia on a bus, was reported choked during the assault and is under a physician’s care at home. Bloodhounds from Pineville joined a futile hunt for the bus driver killer Silas Hendrickson in yesterday’s search.

Page One Licking River Pineville Silas Hendrickson

Sale of Delinquent Lands in Taylor County July 23 1948

Notice of sale under a 1948 Taylor County Circuit Court decree in State vs Bolmet et al listing delinquent properties to be sold for cash to the highest bidder. Items include Part Lot 9 Lincoln Street Grafton Lot 35 Woodyard South Graf ton Flemington Lot 8 9 Rogers Addition Blueville and coal under 56 acres three forks creek Fetterman District.

Circuit Court Taylor County Chancery State Lincoln Street Grafton W. A. Boliner L. F. Bolmer Woodyard South Grafton Mary J. Boylen Flemington Walter G. Reed Rogers Blueville Herbert W. Dent Black Ein M.dallender Fetterman Albert-Hardens Wm. A. ‘Turner East Grafton Donohue Clarp Tygart Valley Booths Creek John FP. Caventy Zeetan Holden A. B Beretha Cristie Wickwire Creek Fetterman District J. R. Thayer Kunst Anthony Carr Joseph E. Hoult Elbert Jones Wilfrid Street Arthur Mertls Knottsville Joseph Jones Beaumont West Grafton A. R Cora Webster Court House R. J. Prim-Heirs East Rosemont Joe Letark Simpson Creek G. H. A. Kunst Lost Run Anna Abel Woodford C. C. Dalton Carl C. Dalton Harry Friedman Lively Said County Parkview Enpherup Egany Riber Hai Fombany Wald Parkview Leslie W. Gaghting Gad Parkview Howard H. Holf F. Redinger Merchants Association of Gratton Merchants Association Og Giratton Merchants “ Association Association of Grafton Merchants Association of Grafton Wisald Suntierth Onhlaigeaiinn Parkview Adahion Arkview James Mary L. Te ‘ Aati Cavonall County Road Powach ‘House Duble B. Rogers Mary E. Ward Paul Yeas Knoteeville M. J. Willis Tom Knottsvin

Delinquent Lands Sale Notice for Taylor County 1948 Chapter

Notice of sale under a Taylor County chancery decree, July 21 1948 at 9 AM at courthouse front steps. Lists numerous lot numbers plats and owners such as Hazel Albright Edith Hickman Charles Hirst Rufus Holden Catherine Kidd Patrick Moran Samuel Musgrove M Musgrove Geo Wolfe James Altmyer Anita Warder and others. Funds unpaid on parcels including Fetterman Grafton West Grafton Knottsville and Woodford additions with specific lot and block references.

Circuit Court Taylor County Chancery Caugp.of State Albright Et ‘al Iunlesti Said Rector Grafton Samuel M. Musgrove M. Musgrove Beaumont S.M. Musgrove Woodford Court House S. M. Musgrove Yates West Grafton Walnut Street Georze W. Wolfe Geo. W. Wolfe Parkview Knottsville Ito H.T. Cole Anna M Pbarkview Anita M. Warder MoElligott James P. Altmyer Jas. P. Altmire Sala Oe James ‘Po Altmyen Cutbing Og T Jensen Eeltan U. Pareel

Real estate notes in Knottaville near Grafton Park

District and Taylor County parcels include 2 acres in Knottaville near Grafton Park. Assessed to Johannah McEllicott and Agnes. Young Plat lots 6 7 8 on east side. other entries list lot 1 in Bhakegon Reotor Addition and lots 20 24 113 on Restorana street in Grafton, with various heirs and assignees.

Taylor County Knottaville Grafton Park Johannah McEllicott Grafton East Ae Seame Company Reotor Agnes St Ot Restorana Yoro William Gould

Sale of Delinquent Lands in Taylor County

Court order in chancery causes State vs. Lively and others sets July 20 1948 as the sale date for multiple Parkview Addition parcels in Grafton and Knoteeville Districts. Lands listed include blocks, lots and fees assigned to Merchants Associations of Grafton, Parkview additions and related entities. notices urge creditors beneficiaries to appear and redeem or risk loss.

Ida Me Wallard M. Wallard Berterit

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