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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1949
Page
4
Deliveries by carrier cost 30 cents per week. Mail subscriptions are five figures for annual prepaid rates: $9.00 for one year, $7.80 for six months, and $3.90 for three months. Rates apply to Ontario, Virginia, and West Virginia at $15.00 per year.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. from Mt Tabor church for Mrs Lora A Stout 77 of Route 3 who died Saturday evening at her daughter's home. Rev T J Boshell and Rev J M Shaw officiated with interment at Mt Tabor cemetery. Born July 18 1871 in Barbour county she was daughter of Jonathan and Nancy Radcliffe. Survived by children W S Reed Henrietta Oklahoma Oval Cleavenger Clarksburg Martin Carpenter Clarksburg W H Young Okmulgee Route 2 Graydon Browning Harter Stout Sutton and five stepchildren plus 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Husband Benjamin F Stout preceded her in death.
TV lineup for CBS ABC and MBS outlines tonight shows from 8 to 10:30 including Hogan's Daughter Alan Young Show Martin and Lewis Biz Town Drama A Life In Your Hands Spy To Win Quiz Mystery Theater Dress Parade Counter Spy America Town Meeting and Rex Maupin Music Details show times and program notes with quotes from Edmund Vance Cook Mary Baker Eddy reflected in text
In this chapter Beatrice and Porter's mother discuss Porter's emotional burden and ambitions as the Sangers visit the Ramey plant. Beatrice reflects on a lost future with Porter and the strain in their marriage, while Frank and Katharine Sanger eye Porter's office and the unresolved tension in Porter's life. The scene moves toward Porter's workplace visit and a looming private confrontation.
Kingwood, July 5. The county’s second drowning this month occurred Sunday afternoon in the Cheat River near Preston, when Everett DeBerry, 40, and his brother James 25 attempted to swim across. Everett went under on the return trip. his body was recovered around 4:30 by local fire dept volunteers. Surviving are his mother, wife, and an 11 week old daughter, plus six brothers. Investigating deputies were Floyd Ringer and Lester Bolyard. In a separate crash, a 1946 Dodge truck rolled three times on Route 7 near Reedsville injuring five occupants, with Alvin Bowser severely. Deputies Bolyard and Rinker investigated.
A feature at the Snakepit contest highlights 1949 graduates from St Augustine Grafton and Flemington high schools. Contestants will be judged on posture carriage grooming and facial attractiveness rather than clothing or bathing attire. They will meet at the Sentinel office after eight with Miss Eldora Bolyard hosting before being driven to the venue.
A Senate banking committee investigation probes varied phases of coal operations, challenging the union’s right to control production and pricing. Robertson of Virginia states the issue will come up, as miners face disputed authority and industry practices.
Reports describe numerous drownings as warm humid conditions persist. Over 25 persons reportedly perished in lakes and rivers statewide, with 21 drowned near Dow Yok and several more in Serr York City area waters, amid heavy crowds and unsafe currents.
Survey notes reveal no fireworks related incidents among mall hosts in Isabre. In Gauley river West Virginia a father and son drowned while another son and the mother attempted rescue. a second agudhies was saved. Texas reports a high death toll with 47 killed in violent accidents and 32 in raffle mishaps. New York reports 43 funeral ranks and 42 in a Meet Was incident. Thomas Fuller referenced.
Men claim that preparation becomes easier and danger lessens when they unite and combine resources. The statement urges collective action to avoid obstruction and hardship, highlighting cooperation as the path to resilience and safety.
A bargain sale offers a home on Sir Barrett Street with a living room, two bedrooms, a bath, and an excellent structural condition. It features a Levellot and a finished basement, recently insulated with insul-brick, priced at $1000 and expected to move fast.
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