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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1946
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel at 102 Latrobe Street Grafton West Virginia lists subscription rates for home delivery by carrier and mail. It invites voluntary communications to the editor bearing the author’s signature for publication.
A newly published Lincoln letter from 1860 to a Michigan farmer recounts clashes with Peter Cutwright the itinerant preacher, showing that Lincoln material still surfaces. It notes researchers like Barton Beveridge and Sandburg revisiting the era as Robert T. Lincoln’s sealed papers at the Library of Congress hint at future historical interest.
The article notes the end of Europe's oldest reigning line as Italy moves to a republic. It traces the House of Savoy from dukes of Savoy in the French Alps to kings of Sardinia and Piedmont, then Italy, with figures like Umberto and Victor Emmanuel II highlighted amid criticism of later rulers.
The piece notes the world’s rapid pace and the danger of believing national efforts are complete after votes. It warns that domestic confidence outpaces foreign realities and emphasizes that effective results require effort beyond hopeful assumptions.
The article notes new autos will cost more by 3 to 167 dollars above prior prices as the OPA raises ceiling prices eight percent, marking a third increase this year. It warns further rises are likely as inflation accelerates and material costs climb, with OPA suggesting instability will continue until operations normalize.
A brief press service note from Cincinnati cites a Bible Thought for Today about not begrudging abundance to others. It links to Deuteronomy and urges shared generosity, attributing the reflection to a Press Radio Bible Service.
A quirky mix of snippets on a railroad strike timing, fashion shortages, a toy train mishap, and humorous asides. It cites a stylist’s view on ankle-length skirts, a flagpole sitter as publicity seeker, and a survey claiming 70 million dogs worldwide, ending with a tongue in cheek remark on language varieties.
General George C. Marshall urged Chinese to abandon hatred and fear as civil war rages between Communist forces and Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist government. He warned “the verge of an even greater calamity” and called for unity to end the strife. The conflict centers on northern Manchuria and broader China, with Reds seeking control and a Red government, while Nationalists resist.
Miller addresses graduates praising citizenship and open mindedness. Kenneth Haun and Arthur Yates present diplomas at Taylor County high school ceremonies. Senior band performs three numbers under Paul W Shahan. Revs Gifford Norris give invocations. Ushers listed. Flemington High School also held a large commencement with 46 diplomas awarded by J Lee Evans. Good citizenship awards go to Patty Connor and June Thompson. Gene Jones earns best boy athlete honor.
Miles F. Colean, a national housing expert, says fall construction looks hopeful despite current housing conditions. Production of building materials is rising, reducing must include large contingency estimates, and prices may ease from ceilings as supply catches up. Prices remain high versus 1940 but closer to other costs, and buyers should secure lots and plans now to start quickly when feasible.
Siamese twin girls joined between the chest and abdomen were born at St. Raphael's hospital in New Haven to Mr. and Mrs. William Augur. A hospital spokesman said they were perfectly formed and apparently in good health weighed seven pounds ten ounces and were placed in an incubator.
Deputy Sheriff W. H. Canfield led the inquiry while Mr. Saltis, a miner with Simpson Creek Collieries of Galloway, was noted in connection to the case. The child's body was moved to McGrumphy Funeral Home. A full obituary was planned for Monday in the Sentinel as the family mourns.
Copsele Duty notes that certain male personas are sung by women. Among the listed roles Siebel Cherubino Stephano Octavian Oscar, the matches are Octavian in Der Rosenkavalier and Cherubino in The Marriage of Figaro, with Oscar and Stephano not fitting the pattern. The provided answers map to Faust, The Marriage of Figaro, Romeo and Juliet, Rosenkavalier, and The Masked Ball in varying contexts.
Inspector Barry details a backward trail from the Maison Gourmet to a caller named Paul Woodfords. A disguising left-handed ruse, a train package, and a note signed with Woodfords’ hand implicate the killer, while Berwick narrows suspects and Jane is briefly cleared.
The NBC and CBS lists reveal a busy Sunday and Saturday lineup with forum discussions on labor and Palestine, a range of dramas and comedies, and musical program swaps. Highlights include Labor and OPA talks, theater excerpts, and performances by Robert Merrill, Frank Black, and Alec Templeton, plus orchestral broadcasts and a Daylight segment.
A listing of radio and TV program lineups across NBC CBS and ABC with time slots. NBC features One Man's Family NBC Symphony Gilder Daley Band Fred Allen Dock Rockwell Merry Go Round Phil Spitalny Girly. CBS showcases Hollywood Star Time Nelson Eddy Concert The Thin Man Agnes Moorehead Skit Wynn Melton Phil Baker Quiz We The People. ABC lists Warriors of Peace Court of Missing Heirs Counter Spy Sunday Evening Party Quiz Kids We The People LaGuardia Comment and Guild Summer Finale.
The listing notes serials dosed on an opera night lineup with broadcast times and a Greek myth reference identifying Cupid as Eros.
NBC schedule features World Education for Peace at six, Life of Riley, Aut Tony Martin song, Dick Haymes show at seven, Mayor of Town at 7:30, Hit Paraders at 8, Celebrity Club at 9:15. ABC offers Dick Tracy at seven, Famous Jury Trials at 7:30, Boston Pops Concert at 8:30, and Walter Reuther segment at 9:45.
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