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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1947

Page

6

Bernard Aves Dies in Hospital in Ohio

Bernard J. Davis of Grafton died at 58 after time in a Chilli cothe veteran hospital Ohio. He was born in Grafton to Newton and Mary Davis. Survived by son Bernard Davis of Grafton and several sisters, and a veteran of World War. He worked as a hostler for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Military services to be conducted by the American Legion with burial in National Cemetery. Funeral details to be announced by Bartlett Funeral home.

Bernard J. Davis Grafton Chillicothe Ohio Newton Davis Mary Thor Davis Mary Malone Davis Bernard Davis Emma Rockwell Luke Kinney Clinton Demoss W. M. Camden Frank Bennett Lucretia Cora Shuttlesworth Parkersburg Lena Ryan Flint Mich Davis Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Taylor County N. 12 American Legion Memorial City National Cemetery Bartlett Funeral Home

Attempted Entry Into Boston's Place Fails

A burglar tried to enter Boston's Pool Room on Latrobe Street last night. He tore a board from the rear, climbed to a window, knocked out the window and gained entry to a toilet. Using a penknife he drilled a hole in the door to the main area but could not open it, then escaped through the window. Patrolman Ta Moran is investigating with no arrests yet.

Boston Latrobe Street Ta Moran Moran

Grow Posts Six Dollars For Appearance In Court

James R. Grow of 87 Lincoln Street was arrested yesterday at 5 p m on charges of pulling out in line of traffic. He posted bond for his appearance in police court at 10 a m and was driving a 1937 Plymouth. Patrolman Ta Mori was the arresting officer. Other arrests yesterday and last night included several drunks and a disorderly conduct charge.

James R. Grow Lincoln Street Ta Mori Corst

Memorial bill seeks veterans hospital at Booker T. Washington birthplace

Washington memorial bill proposes a veterans hospital for African Americans at Booker T. Washington's birthplace in Rocky Mount Virginia. Sen Revercomb of Virginia introduces the measure in Washington while Pittsburgh reports a trucking strike impacting 300 drivers across 21 major household lines.

Washington Booker T. Washington Rocky Mount Sen. Revercomb R.W. Va Pittsburgh

Ferdinand Price Dies in Washington D C at 72

Ferdinand Price, brother of Leland Price, died suddenly of a heart attack June 3 at Providence Hospital in Washington D C. A WWI veteran, he headed an advisory office for U S Navy personnel in Washington. Survived by a sister and several nieces and nephews he was buried at Arlington National Cemetery after services in Washington.

Ferdinand Price Leland Price Providence Hospital Washington D. C Jefferson Clara Price Grafton U. S. Naval Nettie Price Joseph Waterbury Conn Charles Kelly John Loury Clarksburg Herman L. Price Vinton Iowa Charles H. Holden Bridgeport Pull Arlington National Cemetery

Flag Day plans near completion in Grafton lodge event

Preparations were near completion for the Flag Day observance this Saturday June 14 sponsored by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Grafton Lodge No 308 Ex Senator William J Hussian announced. Parade chairman Thomas J Moran said plans are shaping up with the program including the Grafton Senior High and Junior High bands Boy Scouts and Girl Beruts. Senator Don Eddy will deliver the Flag Day address at the station platform shortly after 7 pm. The parade forms at St Marys and Lawrobe streets moves to the B and Co square and starts at 7 pm. The program at depot square includes history readings ritualistic services floral bell ceremony and a public address system for the service. A large crowd is expected.

American Legion The Pickens Taylor County Blair Mueler Mueler George Vogel Andyne Gdgay T. McKee Department Clarksburg Post Grafton Senior High Taylor County Post No. 12 Legion William Grimes Raymond Hensel Edward C. Whitescarver Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Grafton William J. Hussian Thomas J. Moran Don Eddy Morgantown Taylor Marion Monongalia Senate St. Mary's Lawrobe Tl Grafton Elk's Lodge Senator Eddy Station Square James F. Holt Elks Lodge Depot Square

Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Speaks Here

Harris Bretsel of Belington the lieutenant governor of the Kiwanis International second district was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club weekly dinner at Renny's Dairy Bar Tuesday night. After the dinner he met with the club's board of directors.

Harris Bretsel Belington Kiwanis International Kiwanis Club Renny's Dairy Bar Bretsel

Annual Farm Bureau Picnic Set For August 10

The Farm Bureau board voted to hold the annual picnic on August 10 at Camp Towles with Kiwanis and Rotary members and families as guests again. The dinner and program will be arranged by a committee led by President John Stoutf. Lloyd Reid says 175 attended last summer and a larger crowd is expected.

Pawn Bureau The Bureau Kiwanis Rotary Club Camp Towles John Stoutf Farm Bureau Lloyd Sayre Laila Lingamfelter

Budget talk set for 1947 48 school year plans

Charleston June 12. County school superintendents and assistants will meet at Jackson's Mill July 14 16 to discuss budgets and administrative plans for the 1947 48 school year. State Superintendent W W Trent announced. Licenses for temporary theaters were first granted in Henry VII's reign.

Charleston Jackson's Mill W. W. Trent Henry VII England

Eight Grafton Boys Attend Boys State This Week

Eight Grafton boys participate in Boys State at Jackson's Mill this week, including Ed Fawcett and Fred Shaffer from G H S, James Barcus, Gene Headle, Gail Bartlett, and others sponsored by Kiwanis, Rotary, and American Legion groups, with a list of attendees and sponsors.

Fight Grafton Jackson's Mill Ed Fawcett An. H. S The Fred Shafferman GH. S Disclao James Barcus G. H Kiwanis Club Gene Headle A. S. Veeterans Foreign Cone of St. Aut Order of Moore Pus K. G Pus K. G. HS. Rotoreis and Gail Bartlett of Fletington High American Legion Lecrea Jackson's Mill Durin Gartia Lalleys Patricia Jo-Snoner St Augustine Toys Order of Moose Taylor County Post No American Legion Auxiliary Betty Jane Biffle Loretta Gerrard Flemington High Flemington Lion's Clip Rotary Club

Russia Likely to Reject or Weaken Inquiry on Hungary

Washington officials predicted Russia will oppose or hamstring the push for a Big Three inquiry into Hungary's political chaos. The United States may take the matter to the United Nations to spotlight Soviet activity in the Balkans. A strong protest accusing Moscow of flagrant interference was sent to Allied officials in Budapest for delivery to Soviet members, citing earlier refusals by Lt. Gen. Sviridov.

John M. Hightower Washington Russia Hungary United States United Nations Balkans Moscow George H. Weems Allied Control Commission Budapest V. F. Sviridov Svir' Doy Vit

Two Arrested Last Night For Fighting

Dennis B. Menear of 306 Kirby street and Carl D. Tacy of this city were arrested by city police at 9 45 o clock last night on charges of fighting. They were picked up in the main business district by Patrolman Lawrence Messenger. Both posted 11 bond for their appearance in police court at 11 am today.

Dennis B. Menear Kirby Street Carl D. Tacy Fatrolman Lawrence Messenger

Remedy for rheumatism arthritis and neuritis sciatica

Absolute prover relief from torturing pains with a single trip promised. Disabled persons may send a friend to 188 E Fayette St Uniontown PA near Senior High School. Office hours daily 10 to 8 Sunday 10 to 5 with overnight accommodations.

E. Fayette St Oy Senior High School Uniontown

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