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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1955

Page

4

Advertising Fragments From 1870 Daily Paper Listing Rates

The excerpt lists Rational Advertising Representatives with addresses in New York Philadelphia Detroit Chicago and Pittsburgh. It gives subscription rates by mail for West Virginia and Virginia, plus home delivery by carrier in Taylor Barbour and Preston counties, with prices per 3 months 6 months 1 year and weekly rates. The item notes entry in Grafton West Virginia post office under the 1876 act, dated June 3 1955.

Rational Advertising Bottenelli-Kimball, Inc Repraeentative New York Lexington Avenue Phila Delphia Cheatnut Street Detroit Lafayette Street Chicago Michigan Street Pittsburgh Fourth Avenue Virginia Mall Virginian Taylor, Barbour and Praston Grafton W. Va

Republicans Find Second Term Clincher

Arthur Krock argues Democrats have handed Republicans a clincher that will force Eisenhower to seek a second term. He notes Dems seeking nominating bids soften Stevenson’s odds, while Republicans point to a Washington dinner speech and Senator Knowland’s campaign. Overall, the race leans uncertain with a fifty fifty feel on a second term.

Arthur Krock New York Times Eisenhower Adlai E. Stevenson Krock Adlai EB. Stevenson Washington America Stevenson William F. Knowland California Senate

Amish Seek Removal From Social Security Rolls

Amish elders testified before Congress urging removal from social security while pledging to pay taxes without seeking benefits. They argue self-reliance and oppose federal welfare, warning of moral decline if dependence continues.

Congress America

Strawberry Reception Planned

Los Angeles teachers spend two weeks in summer working in business and industry to learn the job market and bring back practical guidance to students. The Guidance Workshop in Business and Industry started in 1946 with 30 teachers and 30 firms, providing real work experience and a channel for employers to recruit graduates through teachers.

Joseph Stocker Central Press Los Angeles Hng Hoss

Queen Elizabeth XIV Fete Opens With Reception at Agnes Howlard Hall

A two day Central West Virginia Strawberry Festival features the Queen Elizabeth Logan Roberts reception at Agnes Howlard Hall. Miss Carol Ann Ewers represents Taylor County as maid of honor with officials and guests in attendance. The event includes a piano solo, coordinated color schemes, strawberry punch, and decorated cakes.

Central West Virginia Agnes Howlard Hall Carol Ann Ewers Taylor County Elizabeth Logan Roberts Elkins Myron B. Hymes Ralph Brown Newton Anderson B. J. Reger A. L. True James J. Ling Joe Franquiz W. A. Hallam William Young Jerrold Heddix Paul Gay Charles H. Fenton Phe Lips Gussler Andét Dana Deane Anderson Hymes

Truth For Today Lets Ask The Bible

The piece urges Christians to love all believers and reject church hatred. It cites Acts 2 and calls for unity, shared faith, and mutual respect among Christians, regardless of church affiliation, under Christ’s new commandment to love one another. Copyright 1955 Globe Syndicate.

Christ Christ Our Lord

March of Events Inside Washington and Labor Unity Notes

Republican Senator William Jenner attacks Eisenhower policy amid Asia tensions and Bandung reaction, challenging postwar U.S. aid to China. Labor unity talks downplay changes in AFL CIO merger, preserving union integrity while reorganizing councils. Crockett in Congress recounts four terms and defeat, then two more terms under Jackson. Eisenhower era defense notes claim rural barns offer shelter against a hydrogen bomb, with caveats on direct hit and fallout protection.

Ashington William E. Jenner Eisenhower State Department Truman Jenner Asia GOP ériWves China Chou En-lai Bandung Indonesia Indiana Crockett Congress Davy Crockett America Washington Pardner Shore Davy Andy Jackson Mississippi Ike Big Fen Gettysburg Val Peterson Maryland Pennsylvania Petersson Peterson Saad Ehatiehy Seth

Daily Crossword Across Clues and Oddities

A compact list of crossword clues with scattered words and phrases, including references to paipus rut and exchange prema, plus a miscellany of cryptic items such as Chills and fewer Mexican Indian Leg joints and Ta Mahal location. The jumble also mentions islands, mountains, tokens and measurement hints, indicating a puzzle page with scattered entries and unresolved answers.

Peter Jerusalem Acar Pac Reuss

Stocks Rise Near Bull Market Highs In Moderate Trade

New York stocks climbed about 10 points in steady trading, nudging close to the bull market highs reached on April 26 as investors watched for further momentum amid a cautious session.

New York

Monthly Report Shows Police Probed Six Wrecks

A May police activity summary reports six vehicle wrecks with no serious injuries and light property damage in most cases. Notable incidents include autos connected to James Nestor Anna M Foster Charles Sinsel James Robinson Raymona d Stemple and Charles Lake with varied damage estimates from 40 to 60 dollars. One incident lacked a damage estimate and another involved Robert N Colt Clyde Henderson.

James Nestor Anna M. Foster Charles Sinsel James Robinson Raymonad Stemple Charles Lake Edna E. Cloyis Leo J. Liteman Robert N. Colt Clyde Henderson

Retired Grafton C and P Pioneers To Attend Outing

Two of Grafton's former telephone pioneers James R. Jalta and Lena Inaston will join the West Virginia Chapter of Telephone Pioneers for its annual outing at Jack ons Mill. A. Laskey, former C P Companies executive in Washington, will accompany Mrs. Jalta. Chapter officers for the year were named as Eugene Penn Charleston president and Carty Prestingham vice president. District Council heads include Alma D. Martin Beckley C T King Jr Charleston J Hirts Jr Clarksburg T R Marsh Wheeling.

Grafton Jackons Mill West Virginia Telephone Pioneers James R. Jualta Lena Inaston Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company A.laskey C&p Companies Washington Jule Eugene Penn Charleston Carty Presthingham Charleston St Marion B. Gillett Charleston Alma D. Martin Beckley C.T. King, Jr J. Hirts Jr Clarksburg T. R. Marsh Wheeling

Red Magazine Links British Rail Strike to Expenditure

The magazine Literary Gazette states the British rail strike results from unbearable military spending. It argues the strike reflects British public dissatisfaction with the economy and the cost of defense amid ongoing financial hardship.

Red Moscow M Literary Gazette Britain

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