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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1947

Page

3

Truman delays tax and labor bills action until Canada return

President Truman will withhold action on the income tax reduction and labor bills until he returns from Canada next Friday. Charles G Rose cited thousands of letters urging decisions, with the tax bill needing a Monday signature or it becomes law without his approval. The labor bill had not yet reached the White House but was expected late today after congressional action last week.

LdRanananabenans Ss Washington Truman Canada Charles G Rosé White House

Mines idle as workers abstain amid labor bill debate

The report notes work stoppages at several Fayette County mines as miners vote to stay out amid disputes over labor legislation. Leaders deny a unifyed strike, while some predict a broader walkout tied to Ellender Taft Hartley considerations. A near mirror-like white paper detail closes the piece.

Rayner Rmamers Supreme Court Lee Buckey Maxwell, Pa Fayette County John Ozanich Robena Congress Washington Ozanich Truman Ellender D-La

Baby Boy Born to Curry Family of Tioga West Virginia

Proud parents Mr and Mrs Robert Davis Curry of Tioga W Va announce the birth of a baby boy named Thomas Davis weighing six pounds eight ounces. Mother Ruth Hope Crowell of North Bergh New Jersey, father a former resident of the city.

Robert Davis Curry Tioga W. Va Thomas Davis Ruth Hope Crowell North Bergh New Jersey

Mrs Stemple Hosts Women's Missionary Society Meeting

Mrs John Stemple entertained members of the Women’s Missionary Society of the First Brethren Church at her St Charles street home for a regular monthly meeting. The group sang, prayed, and heard a Bible study discussion led by Mrs Annabelle Satterfield with readings by Miss Anna Miller and Mrs Frances Stemple.

John Stemple Women's Missionary Sagety First Brethren Church St. Charles Street Anna Miller Frances Stemple Annabelle Satterfield Stanley Houser Harry Rounderbush Roy Stemple Harry Tighe Hartford Haller Stanley Hauser Paul Rogers Rex Satterfield Paul Stemple Clifford Crook

W S C S Circle 2 Meets At Maple Avenue Home

The W S C S Circle No 2 of St John s Methodist church held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs Frank Gra hams Maple Avenue home. The group opened with the Lord s Prayer and heard two scripture readings by Mrs Frank Lake and Mrs C C Richman. A brief business session planned a July 11 birthday and covered dish dinner at Mrs Lake s home. A light refreshment course was served to members and guests including Miss Lillian Marshall Mrs Frank Lake Mrs Newton Nicalo Mrs Dale Zinn Mrs Stanley Nicalo Miss Audra Jones and Frankie and David Graham.

W. S. C. S. Circle No. 2 St. John's Methodist Church Frank Graham Maple Avenue Frank Lake C. C. Richman Graham Lillian Marshall Newton Nicalo Dale Zinn Stanley Nicalo Audra Jones Frankie David Graham

Community club and auxiliary meeting notices for June dates

Various local groups announce June meetings and gatherings. Veterans and Clara Fawyer Auxiliary meet at 8:00 p.m. June 9 at VFW Hall. White Rose Grove and Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle gather at 7:30 p.m. June 9 in the K of P Hall. Fidelis Club meets June 9 at 148 East Bluemont Street with Mrs. Earl Wilkinson hosting and Emma Morgan co hosting. King's Daughters Bible Class meets June 11 at 7:30 at Mrs. Myrtly Brown’s home. American Legion Auxiliary holds business meeting June 11 at 4:00 p.m. Fisher Cass of St. John’s Methodist Church meets June 10 at 7:00 p.m. Ladies of Hammone Community Club meet June 11 at 9:00 at Mrs. Will Brown’s home. Protected Home Circle meets June 12 at 2:00 p.m. to nominate officers and host a birthday exchange.

B&o. Veterans and Clara Emma Morgan King's Daughters Bible Blueville Methodist Church Myrtly Brown American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Fisher Cass St. John's Methodist Church

Man and wife recall jump from apartment balcony

A dazed wife told police that Marshall leaped from a balcony after rising from bed and climbing a four foot parapet before going overboard. She reported rushing to the hall then down to the garden court behind the building to confirm his fall.

Peared Marshall

Widow Ends Own Life After Phone Call About Family

A suburban widow, after telling someone she must call Horace’s brother John, returned to her apartment, locked the door, and leapt to her death. The article then shifts to budget figures noting a large appropriation cut, housing agency reallocations, and a misgiving about the housing expediter program. A new mineral named Merumite was discovered in the Merume River deposits, British Guiana, and tea once sold for $190 a pound.

Horace John Office of Merume River British Guiana

Removing Tea Stains From China With Galt And Soda

A home remedy suggests dampening stains with warm water and rubbing them with a paste of galt and baking soda to lift tea or coffee marks from china.

China

Discharges Listing Names From Local Area

A list of recently discharged individuals appears, noting multiple residents by full names and street addresses including Annie Workman 107 Fanny Street and Hester Hargett 529 Beech. Kendle 333 Maple Avenue Sara Gordon 324 Warder Avenue Paul Mr Daniel 1319 West Main Street and others in Grafton Newburg Tunnelton and nearby avenues.

Annie Workman Fanny Street Hester Hargett Beech A Kendle Maple Avenue Sara Gordon Warder Avenue Paul Mr Daniel West Main Street John Shoemaker Walnut Street Goff Hess Grafton Carol Kimble L. B. Haymond Dewey Avenue Helen Loretta Store Newburg Florence Isner Mary Austin Pike St Tony Costellac West Main Street Charles “Ostein Cobb Street Jon Linn West Knotts Avenue Sandra White West Wilford Clarence C. Shingleton Mary Lyon Orechd Street Richard Tee Acol Thayer Street Bryard Knicht Fourth Street Virell Hershman Addison Street Virginia McGee Tunnelton

One Way To Cheat The Courts At That

Norwalk Ohio June 9 William Bukove 37 faced a federal auto theft arraignment in Toledo. He slashed his throat with a razor blade in custody and ripped stitches when doctors tried to save him. Before dying he told fellow prisoners that if authorities knew it they could file two more charges against him.

Norwalk William Bukove Toledo Bukoye

Boys State Underway At Jackson’s Mill Primary Tonight

More than 300 West Virginia boys from every county gathered at the 10th annual Boys State encampment at Jackson’s Mill. They registered amid intermittent thunderstorms and were then assigned to cabins with peers from other regions as campaigning heated up for the upcoming primary election.

Jackson's Mill West Virginia

Minister Intervenes in Home Invasion Attack

Police say minister heard his wife scream and rushed upstairs where a prowler tried to subdue Mrs. Magary. He battled the intruder, who fled after Magary pursued him downstairs securing a golf club as deterrent.

Milk train collision injures dozens near Potsdam

A milk train derailed at Eben station four miles south of Potsdam New York. About 50 people were taken to Potsdam General Hospital. Officials said the passenger train was halted on the main track and the milk train moved onto a siding before the collision. An engine derailed on both trains and the incident was described as not too serious.

Page One Hayes C. A. Raymonda New YorkCentral Syracuse Potsdam N. Y Eben Here Potsdam General Hospital New York City

Mrs Coffman Dies After Taylor County Crash

Mrs Coffman dies from internal injuries after a head on collision during a rainstorm near Mannington. Witnesses describe her being thrown through the windshield while her child Billie was unharmed beyond a tongue bite. Driver Hall, son of Oscar Hall of Clarkshoro, faced no charges as investigators proceed. Mrs Coffman, 32, longtime Mannington resident and director of the county Department of Public Assistance, leaves an infant daughter Karen Ann and several relatives. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at St Augustine church.

Lillian Coffman Little Billie Elsie Jane Beatty Parkersburg Virginia Beatty W. D. Sergent Young Hall Potomac State College Oscar Hall Clarkshoro Paul P. Warden Taylor County Walnut Street Karen Ann Anna Arnett Yeater Kuhn Thomas V. Yeater Manning

Flooding after levee breaks devastates towns along Mississippi

Rising waters from breaks in six levees flood Alexandria Missouri forcing over 1000 families to evacuate lowland farm homes between Warsaw Illinois and Hannibal Missouri. Alexandria reports six inches of water on Main Street as the river tops 23.6 feet at Quincy Illinois and Hannibal sees downtown flooding.

Mlinois Missouri Alexandria Warsaw Ill Hannibal Merl Hamill Quincy Til Hannibal, Mo

Floods and Tornadoes Damage Wide Areas in Midwest and West

The day saw high waters flooding Main Street in Canton Missouri and flooding the Chicago Burlington and Quincy yards while the municipal light plant stayed on. A levee break near Alexandria eased Canton’s flood, leaving six inches on Main Street and stores flooded. In Oregon at The Dalles a canyon flash flood drowned one person and left over 100 families homeless, with 50 people saved from drowning by debris. A hail and rain storm caused orchard damage over 1 million dollars. A tornado leveled 15 blocks of Sharon Pennsylvania, killing five.

Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Canton Alexandria Mel Harhill Main Dalles Ore Red Cross Sharon Pennsylvania

Deafened Now Hear With Tiny Single Unit Hearing Device

Science reports a handheld, battery-free hearing device by Beltone that fits in the hand and aids faint sounds. Accepted by the Council on Physical Medicine of the AMA, it promises clear tone and self adjustment as hearing changes, with free descriptive booklet and home demonstration offered.

Council On Physical Medicine 1 American Medical Association Beltone Dept 19Th St Chicago

Storm Damage Spreads Across Ohio and Nearby States

A Saturday storm swept through Ohio towns including Warren Ravenna Canton Sharon and Youngstown plus Mercer Pennsylvania. About 100 rural residents were left homeless at Warren. Canton reported two flood deaths as did Bethany and Gregory.

Ohio Sharon Warren Ravenna de Forrest Youngstown Niles Farrell Grove City Mercer Canton Gregory Bethany

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