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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1949
Page
4
Founded as a weekly newspaper in 1870 it later published daily except since 1903. General Manager B MacLeod Mike Eldora M Bolyard and editor Nein are named in the masthead.
A Thornton reader laments missing school zone and speed limit signs near Thornton and on New U S 50. They describe a dangerous route for children walking to and from school past a creek, guard rail, and curve, proposing stairs with a handrail at the bridge to separate pedestrians from traffic. The writer notes local residents have pleaded with State Roads to fund the steps, arguing materials are readily available locally.
A long letter dated 1948 1949 urges action on installing steps and a guardrail near a school area. The writer cites petitions to Governor Paterson and officials, notes lack of school zone signs and speed limits, and asks the public to observe slower speeds during school arrival and departure times to protect children.
Tonight on NBC in Brooklyn NBC Valle Band of America grows in Brooklyn at 9 30 My Good Wife at 10 I Q Quiz at 10 45 Henry Wallace on Depressions Dont Stop Themselves CBS 8 St Louis Municipal Opera at 9 This is Broadway at 10 Friday Playhouse The Iron Man ABC 7 30 Lane Ranger 8 30 This Is FBI 9 Break The Bank 9 30 The Sheriff 10 30 Enchanted Musicale 7 MBS-8 Plantation Jubilee 30 Blue Baron Opera Concert 10 Meet The Press Senator Taylor of Idaho
Middleton B. Bud Retherford of Grafton Route 4 died at his home at 1 45 p m yesterday aged 87 Born December 15 1861 in Taylor county he was the son of Joseph Retherford and Mary Jane Able Retherford His wife Carrie Powell Retherford survives along with sons Bryan Retherford of Grafton Route 4 Carl Retherford of Grafton and Mrs Lillian Weaver of Lakes Wales Florida One brother James Retherford of Pruntytown also survives A farmer he was a member of Rose Hill Methodist church He resided in this vicinity all his life There are eleven or ten ten grandchildren living
Goldie Wilson is elected president of the Tunnelton Church of God YTC group for the coming year with Richard Pratt as vice president and Naomi Grittit as secretary and tester. The group plans a week’s trip to Camp Caesar. the YTC meets the first and third Wednesdays and invites 14-year-olds to join. Lorraine Grimm celebrated a 15th birthday at her home with many relatives and friends from the church family.
A new Grafton Dog Lovers Society offers money and materials to end the practice of shooting dogs. Mayor Bolyard will urge the City Council to accept the gifts and work with the group to promote humane catching and nonlethal handling, amid debate on dogs as property and legal redress for owners.
Evansville notes show a youth rally for the Evansville charges on Sunday July 31 at M Zion church with all invited. An annoucement reports the birth of a nine pound son named Robert Dewayne to Ronald and Mrs Bolyard of Bridgeport. Local visitations list Mr and Mrs Carl Wilson, Janice Rae, Darrel Funk with Caesar Wilson in Morgantown, and others from Fairmont and Petersburg, plus Wade Wolfe and family at Petersburg.
Mrs Mary Grace Sanders aged 64 died at her home Route 2 Tunferent Thur no Lusader ca of the Tunnel fa Uae church end Pride Preston Council No 38 Baulehtere of Ametici. Survived by her husband Silas H Sanders and ten children including Mrs Bernice Strat Washington DC and Mrs Avis.
Pa and Mrs Margaret Wiles of Tunnelton are listed as survivors in a recent obituary note. The brief mentions their residence and continuation of family lineage. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Obituary notices list funeral plans across Bartlett and Knotts homes. Paul G Ogden to be served by Rev W T Gifford with military rites by American Legion posts in Lumberport and Tayjor County, interment at National Cemetery. Mary Grace Sak burial at Sanders cemetery under Mt. Zion Methodist services. Middleton Bud Retherford to be cremated at Ball Jett with service by Rev L G Robinson and Woodsdale Memorial Park.
Mr and Mrs Walter Jones and son Waller Jr visit relatives in Gypsy West Virginia. Sinsel family guests from Independence and Raine area spend time with Harold Sinsel. The Robinsons host in Blueville and nearby visitors include the Poulson family in Morgantown. Duckworths of near Grafton dine with Roy Nose household. Page includes quotes from Pisher Ames Daniel Webster and Macaulay on reading and eloquence.
Classified ads show rates per word for first insertion and multiple insertions with a minimum charge. Several listings include for sale items from Modesto room home to furniture, land, appliances, and vehicles, with contact details and locations in Morgantown Clarksburg Grafton and Taylor County. A motor truck salesman position is advertised, detailing requirements and application location.
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