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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1949
Page
4
The notice outlines the Grafton newspaper founded in 1870 as a weekly then daily except Sunday since 1903 with M. B. MacLEOD as general manager and Miss Eldora M. Bolyard as news editor. It details voluntary communications policy signed by authors, and subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery, plus distant subscriptions and national representation.
Washington reports that Dodgers stars Gil Hodges Jackie Robinson Pee Wee Reese and Billy Robinson drive pennant dreams as pitching stalls and field strength meet the challenge. Reese leads in runs and hits while Hodges and Robinson bolster NL RBIs and late scoring. News also notes Redbirds win opener against the Cardinals.
The item notes a blank day with no scheduled games in the National League. No teams, venues, or dates are listed. Readers are reminded there is no action on today’s calendar according to the schedule page.
A compact collection of crossword style clues ranging from children to botany and geography. Includes entries such as little girl distant sorrow expression of sorrow and various river and insect life terms.
A numbered word puzzle row features a cryptogram with clues and a sample Victorian quote. The page includes answer keys, a sample solved line LONGFELLOW, and a referenced quote yesterday about gentleness. The coin appears to be a syndicated feature from King Features.
American League results show Brooklyn 7 New York 4 St Louis 7 Cincinnati 2 Chicago 9 Pittsburgh 6. Boston at Philadelphia postponed by rain. Cleveland 7 St Louis 4 after six innings. Second games postponed. Boston 8 Philadelphia 5 at end of 71 innings., darkness halted Chicago 4 Detroit 2. Washington at New York postponed by rain.
A jagged recap shows New York defeats Brooklyn 9 to 5 while Chicago and Boston post wins over Philadelphia and Cleveland in mixed results. Washington bests New York 10 to 5, and Boston wins 7 to 3 with Philadelphia. A rain postponement pushes Cleveland at St. Louis to a night game. tomorrow's schedule notes no rainouts and an All-Star game at Brooklyn.
NBC Three airs One Joy Concert at 9 30 p.m. followed by Jane Picken Show at 10 Contented Concert concludes the lineup.
Grattan Senior High releases its annual athletic department financials showing equipment purchases over $2,000 totaling $2 031 483 with miscellaneous expenses at $1 303 19. Gate receipts reached $2 048 75 and cash on hand stood at $106 24. The report notes a Washington Terang game drew the largest crowd at the local field house with $267 30 in proceeds and only $126 in wine sales reported from the El Kins game.
Brooklyn July All-Star game at Ebbets Field may feature Joe DiMaggio in the starting lineup as Tommy Henrich sits out with a knee injury, strengthening the American Leagues bid against the National Leaguers in the 16th annual showcase. The article notes Henrich’s absence boosts DiMaggio's chances and references past sports and entertainment items in brief.
Phil Caveretta drove in five runs with two triples and a double for Chicago in the first win over Pittsburgh, while a two-run homer sealed the 9-6 victory in the second game. Art Houtteman allowed four singles as Detroit shut out Chicago 1-0 in the second game's pitching effort.
George P Preston age 39 fireman for Baltimore and Ohio Railway died after a year long illness at 2 39 pm. Born Bayard May 28 1910 he is survived by wife Rose Lene and step daughter Betty Just Smith. He leaves brothers James and William, sister Mamie Moore and two other sisters. A member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen.
Local notes record Mrs Murrell Seissor of Washington DC and Mr and Mrs Claude L Sue hosting Willie Sanders. Several residents, including Katherine Weaver and Lloyd Weaver, visit or return from trips. Mr and Mrs William Watson travel to Vasilee Swisssteich with Edward Nut, while Virginia Sapp visits Akron Ohio.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening at 7:30 at Tunnelion Methodist Church. Vice-president Mrs Marie Davis will preside due to the illness of President Mrs Mary J Hartman. Mrs Carrie G Taylor will lead the devotionals, and social hour will be hosted by Mrs Sy Reeder Mrs Anna Lon and Mrs Nora Wiles.
Word reached here of the death of Truman E. Dunham a Fairmont barber for 39 years and brother of Martin Dunham of Taylor County. He died early last evening after a heart attack struck him while he was attending a movie.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the date home at 16 Lincoln streets. Brother Donald Jarrett will have charge of services. Interment will be in Haymond Cemetery. The body was taken to the late home on Lincoln Street, where friends may call after 7 p.m. today.
Libby admits years of fear and selfishness as she confronts marriage, motherhood, and the past. Beatrice listens as Libby reveals trauma from her father's infidelity, past jealousy, and a crisis of faith in love. Jane unexpectedly asks to live with her father Dick and Helen, signaling a new family dynamic.
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