Visiting In Madison and Akron Local Social Notes
Madison visitors include Mrs. Rus sell Lambert and daughter Jo Ann from Valley Falls. William Myers visits classmate Orland Parsons of Dunbar at West Virginia University. Sunday guests greet Mr. and Mrs. Ray Newcome of Brownlow Park. Hospital admissions include Elva Jean McCartney and Ira Dalton. Akron visitants are Luther Bolyard and family. Returns and visits continue among local families and relatives, with several attending funerals and Clara Jarvis visiting from Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Russell Lambert
Jo Ann
Valley Falls Road
W Va
William “Buddy” Myers
Brownlow Park
West Virginia University
Orland Parsons
Dunbar
Ray, M. Newcome
Ityard
Lynn Anderson
Allmont
Akron
Luther Bolyard
Blueville
Ohio
Lloyd Bolyerd
Coming Events and Political Gatherings Highlight Late June
Read of upcoming community events such as the Ladies Auxiliary meeting June 26 at Graf ton and reunions August 1 at Brown church and August 8 at Webster Baptist Church. Also notes a White House meeting at 2 30 pm with President Truman reviewing anti inflation housing civil rights and other bills amid Senate activity and looming civil rights legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Volunteer Fire Department
Robinson
Brown Church
Country Club Road
Webster Baptist Church
Page Oner
Truman
White House
Charles G. Ross
Congress
Barkley
Lucas ‘Ill
Rep
McCormack
Mass
House
McGrath
Priest
Tenn
Kerwin
Ohio
Murdock
Ariz
Lesslie Biffle
Senate Democrats
Senate
Vandenberg
Chamber
Wherry
Neb
Taft
Burdett Involved in Lake Boat Ramp Accident
Burdett escaped injury after a motor boat incident on the water while en route to the lake. Both Burdett and the dog involved in the bumpy ride came to a stop uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdett
Page One
Stymie Ends Long Racing Run At Monmouth Park
Stymie the celebrated racehorse suffered a fractured sesamoid in his right forefoot at Monmouth Park and trainer Hirsch Jacobs announced the seven year old would be retired to Kentucky for breeding. The horse, famed for money won, finished fourth in the Monmouth feature as crowds watched his last race. Jockey Bobby Permane noted the injury after x rays confirmed the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chandler
New York
Stymie
Brooklyn
Hirsch Jacobs
Blue Grass
Kentucky
Bayard Sharp
Bobby Permane
Jacobs
Hold Continues From Page One Robbery Attempt Report
A note details the hold up at Tempts where Ketler collapsed after a nickel fell from his pocket. Detective sergeant notes Egli supplied a description of "Dale" but authorities have not located him yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketler
Egli
Dale
Pattern laden sewing items and wartime rail notes
A jumble of sewing pattern advertisements includes patterns 9127 and 7391 with suggestions for beach outfits and crochet projects, plus notices offering pattern books and needlework guides with multiple prices and mailing details. Separate wartime rail and border policy notes discuss travel constraints and prisoner of war movements in western zones and potential economic implications.
Jets train in Britain and Germany amid large scale exercises
British and American military aircraft operate actively over Britain and Germany. Jets will train here for weeks while 60 U.S. Superfortresses conduct a training mission in central England. Seventy five more jet fighters are to be shipped from the United States. Col. Malcolm Stewart notes expansion of the Fuerstenfeldbruck installation to accommodate about 82 jet fighters and Superfortresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Germany
England
U.S
United States
Malcolm Stewart
Fuerstenfeldbruck
Blockade Cuts Trade Ties With Berlin Region
The control measures will halt shipments to the Russian zone including 20,000 tons monthly of pyrite from Italy, stop brown coal going from eastern Germany to Switzerland, and curtail a small amount of potash for Berlin. The exact tonnage of the rail block remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Italy
Germany
Switzerland
Youth conference debates over Russia policy and communism
Wallace recalls threats if he joined with Wallace and says fear not. Delegates at the youth conference clash over a Sabbath Day platform amendment to oppose endorsing any nation's foreign policy. James Hayford of Westburke proposes the amendment as others criticize the Dipartl American foreign policy and imply approval of Russia. Some delegates oppose endorsing Russia despite professed friendship with the Soviet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
James Hayford
Westburke
Hayford
Wade
Ford
Guy Tugwell
Fevert
Bradar Truster
Russia
County budget highlights property class increases and district totals
The county operating budget shows the largest rise in Class IV property and the smallest in Class II. Notable district increases include City of Grafton at $707,820 and Knottsville at $9,100. Booths Creek and Court House rise exceed $170,000, with Flemington area also showing substantial gains. Assessments by district detail Class I through Class II real estate, personal property, and public utility totals reaching $2,223,510 for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Knottsville
Booths Creek
Court House
Fetterman
Flemington
iFlemington
Sonal
Tsouy
City of Grafton
County Tax Classified Assessment Totals by Class
Tax roll details for multiple towns and districts show Class I personal property and public utility totals, real estate values by class, and statewide district totals. It lists Flemington Grafton Knottsville and others with combined district figures and notes upcoming budget hearings in August 1948.
Finer Canned and Frozen Fruits Offer Highlights
A promotional note touts a free 1948 edition of Finer Canned and Frozen Fruits detailing canning and freezing methods for fruits berries marmalades jams jellies tomato juice grape juice pickles and chili sauce. It promises improved flavor color and texture plus beginner tips and expert insights.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Janice Myers Society
O48
Noel
Grafton City Hospital
Elva Jean McCartney
Route 1
Ira Dalton
Barrett Street
Lisenargen
Helen Jean Hartman Naomi DeWitt
Newture
Harvey Streets
Tunnelton
Ajina
Holland
W. H. Towles
Washington, Pa
Gov. W.b.Towles
Blue Avenue
Jenkings Reader
Roy
Thomas
Fairmont
Tarlock ‘Rasmussen
Lincoln Street
Warren Wolfe
W.C. Pembroke
Mackin Street
New York City
Barbara Jarvis
Rosedale
Jane Chrislip
Jarvis
Taylor County
Paul LeHere
Little Son
W. P. Turner
Maple Avenue
Visiy
Herbert Welch
Buckhannon
Mr. Welch
Statu
Evelyn Welch
Virginia Cary
Newark
New Jersey
Mids Nell Fahey
McGraw Avenue
William Allender
Columbus
Ofiio
Alfender
J. Guy Allender
Flora ‘Jacobs
Lannes Jacobs
Maple Avétue
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Martin
West Main St
Cole's Shoe Shop
Monmouth Park
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
U.S. Army Honor Guard
W. Va
The
National Cemetery
Curry
Lanham
Lilly
Sergent
Hayes
Guy Weaver
Florida
Marine Corps
Walter L. Curry
Grafton Sentinel
Pattern Dept
West 18Th St
N. Y
Marian Martin
Ray Osborne
Sentinel
Household Arts Dept
P. O
Station F
Alice Brooks
Iment
Scandinavia
Loher
Europe
Poland
Kent
Mic Baschs
Jak
Sumac
Glavor
Kellogg's
Ao Malone
Rexall
Drug & Chemical, Co
Bartlett Funeral Homes
Bartlett's
Bridgeport
Tom Bartlett
Widenpet Enddeh
Clorhabare
Taylor County Court
Taylor County Board of Education
Flemington Town
Vans Furniture Co
Wornef
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Inkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Helen Holmes
P.O
Tranton
Heflin
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