Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Grafton Sentinel in Grafton, West Virginia

We have 4,406,298 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1957

Page

6

Claims Against Lias Continue To Mount Up

Wheeling report says claims against William G. Lias are being reviewed by receiver Keefer for presentation to the Federal District court. Total claims reach 366000 with Keefer managing 225000. priority order awaiting approval by Harry E. Watkins. Major claim from Denise Margiotti totals 263000. second largest is 30000 from Standard Finance Co. for a 1952 loan. third is 31105 from tax attorney Thomas Hill with possible 5000 increase.

Wheeling William G Big Bill Wof Keefer Federal District Court Harry E. Watkins Sifos Hemee Lias Denise 2. Margiotti Standard Finance Co Pittsburgh Wheeling Downs U.S Washington Thomas Hill

Colombia Names Five-Man Junta Member Ruben Piedrahita

Bogota reports Rear Adm. Ruben Piedrahita named to Colombia's new five-man junta to run the government for a year. As minister of public works he oversaw port modernization and major transit projects including a 4000 mile highway plan and a large Atlantic rail system nearing completion. He is known for gardening hobbies and horseback riding, with a family living near Bogota and plans to relocate.

Central Press Association Bogota Colombia Ruben Pigdrahita Rafuné Seogram Predrahita Mation Barranguilla Ceriagena Santa Maria Caribbean Buenaventura Pacific Ms Pet Magdalena Ryer Corombi Piediatla Wassingiad

Sentinel Home Of The Week Parade Of Homes

Sentinel highlights a Parade of Homes feature with this week’s home tours and design showcases. Real estate firms and builders contribute models, with details on locations, showcase dates, and new amenities for prospective buyers.

Sentinel

This Ranch House Has Everything

A brick veneer home showcases spacious rooms designed for social gatherings and relaxed living. The layout centers on a party friendly living kitchen area with a recessed barbecue wall, large snack bar, and direct access to a covered porch. The master suite includes a private terrace and dual wardrobes, with exterior storage and a double attached garage for convenience.

Classified Notices and School Jobs in Maryland and West Virginia

A blend of job listings for teachers at White Elementary andke High School with salary ranges and subjects, plus real estate and business notices. Also a legal notice to creditors of Antonio Veltri and Sam Veltri in Taylor County West Virginia with claims due by June 17 1957.

Steno Charles County Schools la Plata Maryland

County and Town by Betty Walls

Sentinel staff writer reports road work on Wickwire road uncovering years of dirt and weed buildup plus brush trimming to restore right of way while residents praise the improvements. Also notes a July 6 and 7 Taylor County fair horse show with entries from Morgantown Philippi and other cities.

Betty Walls Sentinel Wickwire State Road Commission Jack Jacobs Fair Committee Taylor County Fair Grounds Morgantown Philippi West Virginia Jacobs Tom Craft Taylor County Fair

Davy Still Top Hero in French School Children Survey

A Parents Association study of thousands of students shows Davy Crockett ranking eighth among heroes with only one foreigner in the top ten. The poll highlights enduring American frontier figures amid an international field.

Davy Napoleon I Davy Crockett

Runaways Found Safe After Strolling Farm Area

Police picked up Jake the collie dog and Rocket the horse as they wandered along a highway near Clinton, returning the animals to their owner. In Clinton, The Clinton Machine Co distributed 1,100 pounds of silver as profit sharing, totaling 49 009 dollars in silver dollars. In Totowa New Jersey, night clerk Everett Clark 66 quit his job after the motel he works at was robbed for the second time in three years, saying he was too old for this monkey business.

Medéllin Bogota Dotva Litesa U.S. Naval Hospital Bethesda Chevy Chase Here Jake Rocket Clinton, Mich Clinton Machine Co Totowa N. J Everett Clark Clark

The Mayflower II Arrival Delayed and Other Oddities

A scrambled column of notes reports The Mayflower II may reach New England next autumn after sailing from England. It jumbles with remarks on Jupiter’s moons, British TV pay, Senators opposition, romance aids, and a mix of historical musings and invitations.

After School Fred Juggled Roles at Library

The passage notes Fred worked in the stacks and children’s reading room at a library after school. His stage career began with a juggling act at a librarians’ party. A girl told him to go on the stage, inspiring Allen’s remark about a potential head position at the Boston Public Library.

Fred Allen Boston Public Library

Notice to creditors in estate of Lovina Catherine Ball

Commissioner of Accounts in Taylor County requires all claimants against Lovina Catherine Ball deceased to present verified vouchers at the Grafton Banking and Trust Company Building in Grafton WV on or before December 1 1957 to avoid exclusion from the estate. All beneficiaries must be present May 1 1987 to protect interests. William P Samples Commissioner.

Steir J. Guy Allender Lovina Catharine Catherine) Ball Lovina Catherine Grafton Banking and Trust Company Grafton Taylor County West Virginia William P. Samples County of Taylor

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harry S. Truman Kansas City New York Clifton Margaret) Daniel Piedrahita JUNTA Tedrahita Inter-America Defense Board Brian L Navy Anaual The Nations School of Tise Rosa Maria Predrajura Wil Arst Seeang Higne Piedral Pec Rere Eae the Sentinel Antonio Veltri Sam Veltri Circuit Court Hugh R. McPhail Chancery Percy St Devoe Reynold White B. Fawley W. Va IN Chancery NO Antonio Viliri Circuit Court of Blueville Holt Building Pruntytown Whitehead Florence Wilkinson TRA Tea S. D. al— Tra Hattie Minter Robert Davis Wwe Grafton Sentinel P.O Miami Fla National Airlines Joe Amarkand Niles Mich Central Press England New Eng West Fand Africa Washington Ball Club Senators Itohan U. S Mohammed V Aulian Morocco By Bennett Cerf Fred Allen Boston Public Librery Winston Churchill King Fefe Bennett Res Bendiente Ead Keitehen Siehler Latrobe Auto — Life.co Richman and Son Brown’s Feed East Main Street Parrish Agency, Inc Moats Hill Lucretia U.S. Rt Pearl Ross St Apt City Main Street Keeners Driver Motors, Inc West Main St BUICK Hamric Motor Co GMC Riverside Drive
Search Courier

Search the Grafton Sentinel Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Grafton Sentinel?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication