Second class matter notice for Grafton West Virginia
Entered as second class matter in the Post Office at Grafton West Virginia under the act of March 3 1879.
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1949
Page
4
Weekend visitors and travels around Tunnelton
Mr and Mrs N Bruce Cox and daughter Jani Rae of Clarksburg spent the weekend here with Gail Gray and George Cox. Joe Voytek of Colliers West Virginia visited Wednesday and Thursday with friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs Paul H Griffith and daughter Mary Paulette returned to Clarksburg after a two week vacation here with Harold J Taylor and family. Mrs W J Liston and son Junior spent the weekend in Washington DC visiting daughter and son in law Wayne Star. Mr and Mrs Clifford Martin and daughter Linda Lee and Mrs Harry J Martin spent Thursday evening in Buckhannon visiting Benny Jo Martin at Youth Fellowship Camp. Mrs Wilson Sigley Mrs Sarah Pratt Mrs Nora Wiles Mrs Clifford Martin and daughter Lin-
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Tunnelton
N.bruce Cox
Jani Rae
Clarksburg
Gail Gray
George Cox
Joe Voytek
Colliers
West Virginia
Paul H. Griffith
Mary Paulette
W. J. Liston
Soo
Washington, D. C
Clifford Martin
Linda Lee
Harry J. Martin
Buckhannon
Benny Jo Martin
Wilson Sigley
Sarah Pratt
Nora Wiles
Lin
Farm Women’s Club meets in Camp Ground area
The Farm Womens Club of the Camp Ground section held a meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Madge Williams. The business session was led by president Mrs. Bertie Marshall with devotionals by Mr. Madge Williams. Topic was Your Clothes Madam and a special hour followed with refreshments for members including Mrs. Virginia Williams and other hostesses.
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Farm Womens Club
Camp Ground
Madge Williams
Bertie Marshall
Virginia Williams
L Mildred Snyder
Thelma Williams
Bertha Sheets
Edith Craig
Alice Loraw
Naom
Ethel Spahr
Madge” Williams
Red Army and U.S. Forces Strength Report
Reports estimate the Red Army ground forces in Germany at 250000 in 20 to 25 divisions with 10 to 15 more elsewhere in occupied or satellite nations. The U.S. armed forces total 1600000 across Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines. Also notes the jack rabbit name origin from long ears and white rump hairs.
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Red Army
Germany
Europe
Washington
United States
Army
Air
Navy
Daily Crossword Puzzle and Cryptoquote Featured
A crossword with clues for across and down entries plus a cryptoquote puzzle. The page lists many numbered hints for words and phrases, a note on how to solve the cryptoquote using a simple substitution, and an example showing A stands for L in LONGFELLOW.
Getting Set for the Main Boat Am Rit
A fragmented satirical piece notes a flyer’s claim that stunt lying reduces worry while suggesting safer alternatives. It references postal receipts, vacation postcards, television, and a character named Zadok, with loose musings on language and a TV era voice.
Roberta Thomas Dies At City Hospital
Mrs Roberta Jewell Thomas 42 a West Main Street resident and DeLuxe restaurant employee died last night at City Hospital after a brief illness. Survived by husband Ray Thomas and children Robert D Jewell Janet Jewell of Grafton and Clarence P Jewell of Keyser. Funeral arrangements and obituary details to be announced tomorrow.
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Roberta Jewell Thomas
Westi Main Street
City Hospital
Ray ‘Thomas
Robert ‘D. Jewell
Janet
Jewell
Grafton
Clarence P. Jewell
Keyser
Union Scarcity Pressure Shapes Next Strike Debate
Continued discussion argues coal shortages will shift leverage to the union in upcoming strike. Arnold claims unchanged anti-trust laws could allow unions and management to collude, while notes broad acceptance of union labor monopolization and Supreme Court exemptions for unions in several cases. A stray line mentions home cleaning tips using ammonia and cheesecloth for oven care.
Beatrice and David in a New York City night scene
A fast brisk stage comedy unfolds with Beatrice and David in New York. They flirt between backstage talk and a spontaneous outdoor Hudson trip after a lively party. Beatrice weighs staying longer in the city against returning home to her mother Cecily as romance deepens.
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Beatrice
Henry Boarman
David
Cecily
New York
Efor
Hudson
Ivat Ag
Margaret Gorman
Vetere
Henry
Everish
Henry Adid
Tomorow
Mente Se
Josephine’s
MacLeans
Porter
Seeily
Radio Schedule and Sandwich Filling Recipe Fragment
Listing of NBC CBS and ABC radio programming from 8:30 to 10:45 with shows including Ho gan's Daughter Sketch It Pays To Be Ignorant and Counter Spy. Also provides a rye bread sandwich filling recipe using ripe olives ham and cottage cheese with measurement steps and yields.
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NBC
Janie
Francis Langford
Martin and Lewis
CBS
Mrs. North
ABC
Berlin
Future of
Germany
Rex Maupin
MBS
Gregory Hood
John Steel
Korn
Fruit Salad with Banana Fan and Fresh Cream Dressing
Slice a banana lengthwise and fan the thin slices over salad greens for an attractive presentation. Add in-season fruit such as melon or peaches and serve with a sour cream dressing.
Tossed Salads Embrace Mixed Greens For Flavor
A guide praises tossing salads with a variety of greens such as watercress Boston Iceberg romaine endive chicory and escarole. When available these components elevate texture and taste in everyday meals.
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Boston
Classified ad rates and sample listings from old newspaper
Classified advertising details show per word rates and minimum charges with examples. Listings include FOR SALE items such as bicycles cars and parts, FOR RENT rooms and apartments, and a few notices. Contains names and street addresses typical of a small town classified page.
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