Gratton Sentinel Public Notices and Subscription Rates
Gratton Sentinel, Gratton West Virginia, daily publication by 7 Sentinel Publications. Subscription options listed for West Virginia, Virginia, and out-of-state delivery. Carrier home delivery rates shown for Taylor, Barbour, and Preston counties. Postage and mailing details reflect wartime era practices under the 190? act and March 1 Congress act with date references.
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Gratton Sentinel
Sentinel Publications
Latrobe Street
Gratton
W. Va
West Virginia
Virginia
Virginias
Taylor
Barbour
Preston
Eisenhower Says Democrats Welcome To Ride Coattails
President Eisenhower tells reporters that Democrats may ride his coattails to victory if they back his legislative program. He warns that following controversial parts of the agenda could be risky and notes his party includes independents and splinters who may not align with the platform. He says he welcomes opposition votes if they support the program.
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Eisenhower
Bernard Shanley
Hawaii
Congress
Robert Crosser
Ohio
William Wampler
Virginia
Crosser
Charles A. Vanik
Wampler
Democrats
GOP
House
Senate
Frazier Reams
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Rewards of Office Inspires Ike From Girl at White House
A young girl who once faced polio and multiple surgeries finally kept her date to visit President Eisenhower at the White House. He described her courage as a reward of office, lifting him above himself and renewing his dedication to his duties.
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White House
Eisenhower
The Intelligence Role and McCarthy on the CIA
Senator McCarthy charged communist infiltration of the CIA, urging a joint committee to scrutinize its covert work. Critics warn public probes could kill sources and damage allied intelligence trust, while recommending a committee similar to the Atomic Energy Commission guardian setup.
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Joseph R. McCarthy
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Atomic Energy Commission
Senate Rules Committee
We All Colonials And Other Global Themes
A compact critique contrasts historical colonial powers with modern empires, noting Rome Britain Spain and the Dutch Netherlands as colonial precursors. It highlights Russia expanding across Europe and Asia, Alaska’s loss, and warns of overreach as colonies emerge globally. It also quotes Sears chairman Theodore V. Houser on careers for graduates, calling for defined opportunities guided by psychology, training, responsibility, and fair rewards.
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I Rance
Gaul
Rome
Britain
Spain
France
Holland
Portugal
Russia
Mogean
Europe
Asia
Alaska
Theodore V. Houser
Sears, Roebuck & Co
New York University School of Retailing
American Free Society
Tygarts Valley Wins State Soil Award in 1953-54 Contest
Tygarts Valley soil conservation district of Taylor County has been named West Virginia’s grand award winner in the 1953-54 national soil conservation competition sponsored by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Selections honored other districts, and the winners will tour Arizona in December with expenses paid. Paugh of Philippi and Pingley of Elkins were cited as top district representative and outstanding farmer cooperator, respectively.
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Akron
Ohio
Tygarts Valley Soil Conservation District
West Virginia
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
D. T. Paugh
Rt. 4
Philippi
Clarence J. Pingley
Elkins
Wigwam Guest Ranch
Litchfield Park
Arizona
Paugh
Tygarts Valley District
Pingley
Ralph W. Teter
Volga
C. F. Phillips
Montrose
C. B. Kerens
S. M. Lohi
Kasson
William M Brown
Grafton
Denvis Hornbeck
Buckhannon
Guyan
J. B. McLaughlin
State Soil Conservation Committee
J. 0.Knapp
L.L. Lough
E. D. Knight
Carroll Greene
Fear of the Lord shapes young recruits in holy guidance
In a religious note from 1954, a high school graduate named Bandy receives parental blessing for military service. The discourse urges readers to pursue God’s service with reverence, rejecting evil influences and embracing fear of sin and fidelity to divine law. It stresses preparing the soul for temptation and remaining steadfast under God’s guidance.
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God
Inside Washington ad Hington 1954 election outlook
The piece surveys the 1954 American election landscape with Lloyds of London skepticism toward voters. It notes tight margins in the House and Senate, possible Democratic gains, and unique candidacies such as Alben Barkley seeking a Senate return. It highlights close races in California, Pennsylvania, and New York, plus aging and young legislators facing re elections.
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Ad Hington
Golden State of California
Fred N. Howser
Fred F. Houser
x-Weap Alben
Charles G. Johnson
Deri Barklay
George E. Johnson
GOP
Senate
Las
United States
Alben Barkley
Kentucky
Levi P. Morton
Benjamin Harrison
New York
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Hnee
4-H Club Vespers and First Aid Demonstrations Held
The Manheim valley Giants 4-H Club held a vesper service on the school lawn with readings and songs. Joyce Chapman led scripture and Rev W A Pyles offered prayer. First aid demonstrations followed in the auditorium. Notes on camp and clean up day plans were shared. Several members and families were noted as ill or relocating.
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Manheim Valley Giants
God
Cade Layman
Joyce Chapman
W. A. Pyles
Allen Hathaway
Barth
Mary Ellen Shaver
Victor Pyles
Treston County Camp
Glenda Hathaway
Annette Helmick
Patty
Sue Pyles
Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs James H Sinsel Evansville
Notes of interest record a June 4 birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs James H Sinsel. De bra Lea weighs five pounds five ounces. Paternal grandparents are Harold Binsel and Delbet E Knotts is maternal. Various local relatives visitations and illnesses are noted including Barbara Wolfe and Carol Wolfe. The item ends with mention of an old fashioned serenade for Freddie Barthelmey and Ruth Jennings.
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James H. Sinsel
Debra Lea
Harold Binsel
Delbet E. Knotts
Rebecca Rae
Penny Sur Winters
Mary Lou Winters
Richard Shaffer
Cleveland
O. Sharon Sinsel
Baltimore
William Harve
Rickey
Wade Wolfe
Mary Ann Jennings
General Garton
Clarkshoro
Howard Hebb
Bridgeport
Lora Hebb
Freddie Barthelmey
Ruth Jennings
Lima bean culture tips from Home Gardener
Woodbridge Stout advises lima bean growers on seed quality soil aging and moisture. He stresses using fresh seed warming soil before planting limas and avoiding deep cultivation to protect roots. Also notes phosphorus in soil and light cultivation assist blossom set and bean yield. mentions audience guests Mr and Mrs Floyd Hovat ter and Gerald Hovatter from Detroit Ohio.
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Home Gardner
Woodbridge Stout
Taylor
Marine Corps
Donald Hovatta
Detroit, Mich
Gerald Hovatter
Lves
Ohio
Floyod Hovatter
Excelsior 4-H Club Meets At School House
Excelsior 4-H Club met at the school house with 21 members and five visitors. Opening devo included scripture readings and prayers by Joyce Williams and Linda Woodyard. A skit Playing Square was performed by Harold and Carroll Summers and Clyde Kunst. Plans were made for a Rotary Club dinner on June 17 and an ice cream social on June 22 to fund camp expenses. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Richard Shroyer of Chicago and relatives of the Shroyers, and others attended from local families. Several members attended the Strawberry Festival. Mrs. Hugh McDaniel is recovering after surgery at Hopemont Hospital. William A. Boyles visited from Radford, Virginia.
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Excelsior 4-H
Joyce Williams
Linda Woodyard
Harold and Caroll Summers
Clyde Kunst
Rotary Club
James Richard Shroyer
Chicago
Alfred Sunday
Ohio
Jinior Shroyer
Smith Shroyer
Walter Bradley and Sons
Flossie Bradley
Ross Luzadder
C. L. Sampson
Don Boyles
Butch Luzadder
Dorman Williams
Barbara Sue Sampson
Hugh McDaniel
Hopemont Hospital
William A. Boyles
Radford
Jerome Boyles
Pastors and rabbi aid healing at NIH Clinical Center
At the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda a pastor a priest and a rabbi serve as chaplains joining doctors and nurses in the Clinical Center. The three faith leaders work with psychiatrists on the 14th floor to support long term patients with arthritis cancer heart disease and other illnesses. The experiment seeks to see if religion helps the mind aid physical recovery and whether faith can enhance medical care.
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RASS
Raymond Wilcove
Central Press
Washington
Aid
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda
Doctor of Divinity
Doctor of Medicine
National Institutes
United States
James A. Caulfield
Kind
Pollo
Neart di- Ste
James A. Caulfold
Vstiatic Church
Daniel M. Weeks
Tzvi Poratii
Montgomiery County
Maryland
Durtora
Chnie Center
Chnical
Center Ara
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Knottaville
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Arthur Wilson Bragg
Paul Lannon
Lough W. C. Cooper
Waitman Lough
Henry Vincent Flemington
Lewis Stout — Hamilton Co
Bandy
Globe Syndicate
Manheim Mary Pyles Bowlesburs
Evansville
Mary Louise Sinsel
J. W. Kellar
Nora Dugan
Kellar
Marques
Alice Eliason
Harry
Edward Eliason
Oakland
Johnny Sidewell
Zanesville
Eliason
Knottsville Mra
Kunottaville
Excelsior
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