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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1946

Page

3

Briefly Told Briefly Told Visit Here

Mrs William Hustead and daughter Rhoda Reeves and son George return to Wilsonburg after visiting Mrs Husteads mother Mrs Minnie Mason of West Main Street. Robert Borneman, son of Mr and Mrs W Borneman of 326 Yates Ave, enlisted in the regular army for three years and will join the army engineers at Ft Belvoir VA. Miss Lots Sapp of South Grafton underwent a tonsillectomy in City hospital and was discharged Saturday night. Mrs W R Foore, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Ford, leaves for Honolulu to join her husband Chief Petty Officer Foote. Betty Kay Jenkins born July 11 at City hospital weighed 7 lb 14 oz. she is the third child. Grandparents listed, Jenkins employed by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Captain and Mrs G W Cunningham welcome daughter Sue Ann, weight 7 lb 10 oz. mother Dora Staten from this city. Frank Collins Jr of Pittsburgh visiting W A Collins family on West Main. Lester Jacobs and family vacations at Cavanaugh Lake Chelsea Mich and Toledo OH. Mary Kathryn Hayes born July 8 at City hospital weighing six pounds. Mrs Frank Hayes of Grafton is paternal grandmother.

William Hustead Rhoda Re Weces George Wilsonburg Hustead Minnie Mason West Main Street Robert Borneman Honolulu W. R. Foore Richard Ford Foote Bonnie Old Thomas B. Jenkins Walnut Street Betty Kay City Hospital Margaret Dougherty, Devater Join M. Do’ Jherty O. A. Jenkins Jenkins Baltimore and Ohio Railroad G. W. Cunningham Park Avenue East Orange N. J Sue Ann Dora Staten G. W. Staten C. L. Cunningham Mt. Lebanon Lester Jacobs Cavanaugh Lake Chelsea Mich Toledo Ohio Mary Kathryn John Hayes City Frank Hayes Grafton

Community Calendar of July Meetings and Sew Days

A sequence of church and club events listed by date from July 15 to July 26. Activities include sewing sessions at Red Cross rooms, church group meetings at various churches, and social gatherings hosted by Gleaner and auxiliary groups in Redwing.

Redwing Club Idella Carroll East Wilford Street St. Paul's Methodist Church Red Cross WSCS Andrew's Methodist Church H. A. Loudin Harry White King's Daughters Bible Class United Brethren Church O. W. Hoffman Dewey Avenue Ladies Veterans Auxiliary V. F. W. Hall St. John’s Methodist Church St. John's Methodist Church Church of Christ Beech Street Degree of Fred Robinson Ladies of the Presbyterian Church

Birth Announcement for Keith Harrison Collier

Mr and Mrs Clyde J Collier of West Main announce the birth of a son Keith Harrison at City hospital Saturday This is their first child Mrs Collier is the former Dorothy Harrison of this city Also noted recuperation for Mrs G D Stoan of West Wilford after major operation at City hospital. Visitors from Virginia and a Blueville home visit mentioned along with local business note about brooms.

Clyde J. Collier West Main Street Keith Harrison City Hospital Collier Dorothy Harrison G.D. Stoan West Wilford Street

Quotarians to hold dinner meeting at Belvedere club

Local Quotarians will gather at 6 15 p m today for their bi monthly dinner meeting at the Belvedere club President Mrs Gertrude Shaw urged full attendance Plans for an inter city picnic at Tygart Dam on August 5 were outlined The Grafton club will host Morgantown Fairmont and Clarksburg clubs with committee members Mrs W T Lockard Miss Mary Lough and Miss Leota Griffith in charge

Belvedere Club Gertrude Shaw Tygart Dam Grafton Club Morgantown Fairmont Clarksburg W.T. Lockard Mary Lough Leota Griffith

Six day week urged to reduce produce waste

Turner said growers must operate markets all week not just weekends to keep fresh produce available and limit losses. He noted the Hobbs anti racketeering act violations at state lines near markets and pointed to the need for action by growers' associations across multiple states to avoid waste and higher consumer prices.

Massachusetts Vermont Connecticut Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia West Virginia Turner Ael

Siam Faces French Challenge Over Indo China Clash

The text notes Siam as the leading contender in a dispute over French actions in Indo China. Siam has protested to the United Nations and plans to submit the case to the UN council. Although not a member, Siam may accept the council’s decision if agreed in advance.

Siam France U. N Indo China Council Liam

Republicans Push to Send Senate OPA Bill as Is to Truman

A GOP bloc seeks to bypass a House referral and send the Senate price control bill to President Truman in its current form. Rep Halleck says the House will likely approve, while administration leaders want a conference and Rome privately warned of a veto if the measure remains unchanged.

Senate Halleck R.-Ind House Rome White House

Aspirin Quality Claimed Low Price At Bt Joseph Store

Customer message praises aspirin quality and purity at Bt Joseph, noting price savings on 100 tablet bottle. Mentions Be product line and potential discount.

Veterans Emphasis on Handicapped Job Placement

The Employment Service strengthens a program to place disabled workers in suitable jobs. Colonel Fred O. Knapp and Mr. J Ensop support selective placement, noting handicapped workers can be diligent, attentive, and stable employees. Employers are urged to consider potential skills over disability during hiring and placement.

Durrett V.E.R Jensop Knapp Lmployers Edu

Byrnes Returns From Paris After Talks On Peace

Byrnes arrives home with a pledge of progress toward peace after a Paris 28 day meeting with Connally and Van denberg. He plans a White House report and radio address, then two weeks of work toward Italy Finland and Balkan peace treaties, followed by the U N assembly in New York September 23.

Paris Italy Finland Balkan United Nations Assembly New York Byrnes U. N Germany Austria Poland Trieste Congress Truman Connally Vandenberg House

Labor market unsure as veterans rejoin work force

A fragmented report notes potential fall labor tightness as thousands of veterans return to civilian work after service. Analysts expect unemployment to stay low, yet uncertainly remains over which industries will suffer most. Officials anticipate women and retirees reentering the labor pool if wages rise and jobs are plentiful. Senator Mitchell signals plans to press a congressional resolution to summon the House Military Committee chair as a witness.

Fr4 CPA Armed Services Old War Manpower Commission Mitchell D-Wash Newamen May Congressional House Military Committee

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Miss Lots Sapp South Grafton Frank Collins, Jr Pittsburgh, Pa W. A. Collins W. D. Belner Route 4 Charles Courtney Junior Perine Benny Stout Front Royal Arnold Robinson Blueville Bartlett Funeral Home Costa Yugoslavia Albania Russia Ward Floor Pittsburgh & W. VA GASCO Godwin & Shaffer Kenneth Godwin Mgr Bill Couldn't Pamvinen Col. Knapp The Frank R. Morgan Plumbing and Heating Company Atinue Frank R. Morow Gan Grafton and Vicinity Lillian C. Morgan Roberts Roberts Grafton Britain United States Murray ATLAS ATLA Mass Louisiana Esso Standard Oil Company OF New Jersey
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