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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1948

Page

5

Campaign era flight traced from Nova Scotia to Azores

Investigation by U S authorities probes a Ilegal flight carrying a war 5 Bel from Nova Scotia to the Azores en route to Palestine. The vessel and crew including pilot Irwin Schindler were held in Halifax after export without license. Plane released on pledge to return to the U S but instead flew 2035 miles to the Azores at high speed.

Ilegal Nova Scotia Azores Palestine U. S Irwin Schindler Eid Immarines Halifax Reat Tees Ull

Birth of a Progressive Party baby at Philadelphia rally

At Convention Hall Philadelphia thousands witnessed the birth of a new political movement as the Progressive Party carried a sea of hopes and speeches. The keynote came from Charles P. Howard and Rep Leo Isacson urged lifting arms to Israel. The crowd included many cash-strapped delegates and a diverse mix of nationalities, all drawn to pacifist and anti discrimination themes. Police guarded the scene as the crowd debated the father and mother of the new movement amid fervent calls for world peace and economic reform.

Katherine J Uly Miami Fla America Henry Wallace Glen Taylor Idaho United States Charles P. Howard Iowa Philadelphia Manhattan Leo Isacson New York City Israel People's Party Progressive Party

Daniels admits Niebel killings in Mansfield crimes

Daniel West and William Daniels confessed to slayings of John Niebel, Noranda Niebel, and Phyllis Niebel at a Mansfield reformatory farm, with claims of planning over months to assault the Niebel family. West and Daniels were linked to further slayings, including Earl Ambrose, James Smith, and Orville Taylor, and were to face first degree murder charges in Richland County. Daniels, wounded in a shooting, remained hospitalized and later moved to a modern jail as prosecutors described the case as precautionary.

Aniels Page One Ifle Conn van Wert Tf T Daniels John E. Niebel Mansfield Reformatory Noranda Phyllis West Earl C. Ambrose Columbus James Smith Niebel Theodore Lutz Richland County Mansfield Parkersburg W. Va Johnny Reformatory Red Phillips Niebels

Ohio gang terrorized area with fatal robberies and carjacking

Gunmen tied to a reign of terror in Ohio attacked in Mansfield and a cornfield, killing Ambrose and others during holdups. They assaulted drivers and customers, escaped with cash, as law enforcement closed in with roadblocks and wide-scale hunts across the northwest region. Local crews repaired storm damage to power and telephone lines, restoring service after a statewide outage.

Mansfield Niebel Ambrose West Daniels Columbus Ohio John Dillate Smith Tiffin Johnny Jess Taylor Shaffer Conn Freimoth van Wert

Tornado hits Andrews church steeple and city cleanup

A freak storm struck Grafton causing major damage as a twister toppled an Andrews Methodist church steeple recently struck by lightning. Debris littered Main street near Union Cigar and Busy Bee as city workers begin a massive cleanup and limb removal. City Manager Curtis Dycker said the storm sets back repairs by about two months and blocks traffic.

Andrews Methodist Church Main Street Union Cigar Store Busy Bee Curtis Dy Deck Grafton

Graftonian Hatslip Enjoys Retirement Plans After Long Career

A native Graftonian born May 18 1878, Hatslip married Ada Martin in 1901. Surviving children include Dr Charles Haislip, W R Haislip, Harold Haislip, Beatrice Kent, Robert Haislip, Sarah Bartlett, and Gladys Haislip. After 1939 marriage to Marie Mundt, they plan to retire in Paducah Kentucky and spend winter in St Petersburgh and Miami Florida. Friends offer best wishes for healthful retirement years.

Continea Hatslin Mil Firm Ada Martin Charles Haislip W. R. Haislip Baltimore Harold Haislip Haislip Paducah St. Petersburgh Miami Fla

Peaceful solution urged amid tense Germany blockade chatter

General remarks on avoiding war amid blockade tensions. Clay and Bohlen deflect questions on force, stressing government decision and not military action. Chorus listings from Mountain page feature St Pauls Methodist Junior Choir and others with new choral numbers by Ferdin and Kuehn of Baltimore.

Clay Bohlen Germany Continentrum St. Paul's Methodist Oakland Fairmont W. Goshen W. V Baptist English Madrigal Singers Clarksburgh W. Va Tree of Life Synagogue Pittsburgh Young Peoples Spruce Street Methodist Morgantown Warder Chapel Grafton Ferdin Kuehn Baltimore

Local teachers charged for session with art consultant named

Local teachers are to be charged under a program that includes a special consultant in art yet to be named. Mr Kuhn stated tuition remains 7.50 per college hour. Arrangements allow several small school students to attend part of each day to demonstrate teaching.

Kuhn

General Prices Rise Across GM Lines

General Motors announced price boosts across several divisions, with the Chevrolet division noting increases on that model totaling 80 to 115 dollars, the lowest in GM's price range. The move affects tine and Chevrolet cars as part of broader pricing adjustments.

General Chevrolet

Seven rooms and bath property on Barrett Street

Multiple listings describe seven rooms and bath with gas furnace and outbuildings in good condition, possession about August 1, Barrett Street priced to sell at 3000 dollars. Also West Main Street seven rooms bath in first class condition at 5700 with nine rooms attic on a 90 by 140 lot priced 7500. Additional five room cottage with garage on High Street at 3700 and nine rooms basement on West Grafton at 5500 with one acre. all properties noted as in good condition. contact by phone 77.

Barrett St West Main St High Street West Grafton

Four Killed in Bus Crash Near Hanging Rocks Curve

A bus crash near Hanging Rocks curve in Maryland killed four people including Amy and Mrs. Lee. Victims Marlow and William Corbin died at the scene. Victor Long escaped the wreck and freed himself before rescuers arrived. The uncle of the truck driver died instantly. the nephew survived with minor injuries. Others, Dale Allender and Long, were treated for cuts and released. Victims were transported to Cumberland and Romney hospitals for treatment and observation.

Amy Perland Hanging Rocks Lee Cumberland Marlow Victor Long William Corbin Dale Allender Long Romney J. D. Brown

Notice to creditors and heirs in the Rossie Bonner estate

Creditors and heirs of Rossie Bonner are notified to present their claims with vouchers to Richard B. Bord, Commissioner of Taylor County, at his Grafton West Virginia office on or before January 20, 1949. Beneficiaries must be present to protect their interests. Given July 1948.

Gombiishhoner Rossie Bonner, Co Auss Rossie Bonner Grafton West Virginia Richard Kee Taylor County West Bet Dollle Yillmoth Dollis Wilmoth John K. Burdett Baylor County

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