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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1947

Page

3

Mrs. C. C. Moats Hosts Daughters of America Meeting

Mountain City Council No. 49 Daughters of America held a regular gathering at Mrs. C. C. Moats on Barrett street. Mrs. Moats and Miss El Gillispie served as hosts. Plans for a new meeting place were discussed after a fire destroyed the former hall. Officers nominated with Mrs. Irene Freyacting as councilor. Refreshments were served to several members, and a follow up meeting was planned at Mrs. Moats home unless a new hall is secured.

Mountain City Council No. 49 Daughters of America C. C. Moats Barrett Street el Gillispie AEO Irene Freyac Nomin Tions Sarah Gillispie Annie Hebb Irene Frey Emma Krepps Mary Nikademis Moats

Mrs. T. V. Cuppett Hosts Circle at St. Paul’s

Mrs. T. V. Cuppett entertained Circle No. 3 of St. Paul’s Methodist church at Maple avenue. Acting chair Mrs. Paul Willis opened with a devotional by Mrs. A. V. Cuppett. Lessons on Children and The Law led by Mrs. J. G. Dye spurred discussion on labor laws and child welfare. plan set for a July 11 public program at the church. Refreshments followed.

T. V. Cuppett St. Paul’s Methodist Church Maple Avenue Paul Willis A. V. Cuppett J. G. Dye St. Paul's Church Cuppett Jula Pertine A.V. Cuppett

Community Club Meetings and Church Notices Combined

June 13 D A R meets at 7 30 p m at Mrs Florence Watkinson s home on Bhi vont street with co host Mrs Rhea Fisher. June 13 World War II Mothers Club meets at 7 p m in American Legion Home clubroom for covered dish dinner. June 16 Quota Club at Ronny s Dairy Bar at 6 15 p m for program meeting cancellations with Miss Mary Lough. June 17 Veterans Auxiliary regular session at V F W Lodge Hall. June 17 King s Daughter Bible Class meets at Evangelical United Brethren church at 8 p m. June 11 RTS Class First Baptist church meets at 7 30 p m for regular monthly meeting ostesses Mrs Belle Shay Mrs Eva Miller.

D.A.R Florence Watkinson Bhivont Street Rhea Fisher American Legion Quota Club Ronny’s Mary Lough Veteran's Auxilary V. F. W. Lodge King's Daughter Bible Evangelical United Brethren Church R.T.S First Baptist Church

Local Social Guests List For Church Event

James Parkhill and several ladies including Mrs Blaine McCartney Mrs Paul Willis Mrs J G Dye and Mrs P Metzner join a guest and the Rev J H Carson for a church gathering outlining community ties and hospitality plans.

James Parkhill Blaine McCartney Paul Willis J. G. Dye P. Metzner J. H. Carson

Flag Day Parade Observance Draws Large Crowd

Flag Day activities on parade day include a public address system in the station square and residents urged to display flags until the parade passes. Hundreds are expected to attend the annual observance as preparations and arrangements are completed for the event.

sContinua Station Square

Block Fire Rebuild Plans Set for Mor gantown Block

After the blaze gutted the western section of the block, contractors will clear debris and rebuild fireproof structures. The eastern portion will be replaced first, with brick walls on the third story and concrete floors in the basement storerooms. Businesses affected will relocate temporarily and resume in their former spots once completed.

Morgantown Murray Lear’s Jewelry Western Auto Associate Bonafede's

Miners Strike Law Targets UMWA Amid Emergency Provisions

The Journal condemns UMWA as the sole target under a Taft Hartley era bill that exempts railroad brotherhoods and expands definitions of imperilling health and safety. It warns compulsory work measures would force miners to labor despite national emergencies.

UMW UMWA National Health and Safety,” Ae

Briefly Told: Announce Entries and Travels Across Town

Announcements note the birth of Linda Elizabeth Sullivan on June 10 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She weighs six pounds ten ounces, daughter of Virginia Stout and Mr. Ch Sullivan, with the father starting an internship in Buffalo July 1. Other items cover school visits, vacations to Canada, returns from Akron and Detroit trips, and summer visits from Pittsburgh students.

CH. Sullivan Rochester New York Strong Memorial Hospital Linda Elizabeth Virginia Stout R. D. Stout Buffalo General Hospital J. C. Sullivan Buffalo

Pan American visitor from Trinidad to New York

Mrs Foster Schilt of Maple Avenue and Mrs Gladys Steele of Port of Spain Trinidad arrived in New York by Pan American Airlines to visit Mrs Steele's daughter Mrs Guy Cole Jr of 533 Maple avenue. Steele will spend days in Grafton then fly to California to visit another daughter. Miss Bess Kennedy left for Baltimore to attend her aunt Mrs Grace Forrester's funeral. Mr and Mrs Guy Wolfe and family returned home by car to Walnut Street after a trip in Columbus Ohio.

Pauline Stevens Christiana Street Akron Ohio Raymond Conley Allan Alvin Slagle Jerry Lee Pan American Vista Gladys’ Steele Trinidad Port of Spain New York Pan American Airlines Guy Cole, Jr Maple Avenue Steele Grafton California Bess Kennedy Grace Forrester Baltimore Maryland Guy Wolfe Jim Pat Walnut Street Columbus

Poor Mickey He Has A Tough Row To Hoe

In Los Angeles on June 13, attorneys described Mickey Rooney as a poor little rich boy. Rooney earns about 200000 annually but only 15000 comes from Rooney Inc, the corporation handling his disbursements. The firm notes Rooney owes nearly 125000 to the corporation for bills and tax advances. The testimony responds to estranged wife Betty Jane Rose suing for separate maintenance and higher alimony. The court ordered Rooney to pay 5000 for her attorney fees and 750 in court costs pending trial.

Los Angeles Mickey Rooney Rooney, Inc Mickey Betty Jane Rose Rooney

Sweltering Day Ends With Heat of Midmorning Rise

A continued note on a hot day describes a low of 60 degrees overnight and a rapid rise to 80 by 8 am. The report captures the enduring heat and heatwave conditions of the morning.

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Cohen Warns Europe Aid Falls Short in Fight Against Dictatorship

Benjamin V Cohen state department counsellor spoke in Long Beach California proposing that between 15 and 24 billion dollars is needed in the next three to four years to prevent starvation and the danger of dictatorship. He criticized current aid for Europe as clearly insufficient.

Benjamin V. Cohen State Department Long Beach Calif Cohen Europe

Relief for rheumatism arthritis neuritis and sciatica

An absolute proven remedy offered with a promise of relief from torturing pains. Only one trip required and a contact address at 188 E Fayette St Uniontown Pa near the senior high school. Office hours daily 10 to 8 and Sunday 10 to 5 with overnight accommodations.

E. Fayette St Oy Senior High School Uniontown

Electric Alarm Clocks and Fluorescent Bed Lamps for Sale

Trade catalog note lists Telechron and Windsor electric alarm clocks Waterbury electric fans priced from seven to twenty four ninety five and fluorescent bed lamps offered as complete sets for home use.

Telechron Windsor

Has Figure for It 7 for John L Lewis in 10-day strike

The article outlines a potential nationwide or partial soft coal mine walkout led by John L. Lewis during a June 27 to July 7 vacation period. It cites a prior April safety shutdown and notes Parliament could be powerless to intervene if another strike occurs. It also discusses revived yellow dog contracts and a secret ballot in contract disputes affecting industry-wide bargaining.

John L. Lewis Lewis

SAME ADVISORS Veto and proposed exemption discussed

A continuation notes that advisers debate a veto and analyze a provision exempting work stoppage due to abnormally dangerous conditions, with concerns about its possible effects. The discussion centers on legal and policy implications and the potential impact on labor conditions.

Substantial votes shape bargaining stance in stalled talks

A note says if a substantial number of workers vote for the final offer, the union has no basis to demand a better deal. The statement reflects tensions in ongoing negotiations and potential escalation if acceptance fails.

Restere Ania Uing Sineck

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