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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1948

Page

6

Pallbearers named for Stavely funeral of Archer Bravely

Pallbearers Wayne Robison Richard Robison Loy Roach Clayton Bryan Benny Bryan and Leslie Lowe will carry Archer Bravely 55 at his 11 am funeral from 101 West Washington Street. Military rites by Taylor County Post No 12 American Legion. Interment at Blu mont cemetery. Rev. George Manson to officiate. Bravely survived by wife Virginia Heironimus and siblings Allen Stavely Akron Ohio and Mrs Joseph Stavely St George Delaware.

Archer Bayard West Washington Street Wayne Robison Richard Robison Loy Roach Clayton Bryan Benny Bryan Leslie Lowe Taylor County Parst No. 12 American Legion 4 And 8 St. Matthias Episcopal Church George Manson Bluemont Knotts Puneral Bravely City Hospital Virginia Heironimus Allen Stavely Akron Ohio Joseph Stavely St. George Dela

Flemington Kites Today For C. McDaniel Funeral

Dewitt Clinton McDaniel 89, retired Meminrion Route 1 farmer, died at home after a lengthy illness. Funeral held at Marys Chapel Methodist Barbour County church at 2 p.m. Rev Don Taylor officiated. Interment in church cemetery. Born August 5 1858 Philippi, son of Abraham and Mary McDaniel. Survived by three sons Theodore Otley Archie and daughter Dottie. eight grandchildren ten great grandchildren. sister Mrs Join England of Selbyville.

Nerne Dewitt Clinton MicDaniel Meminrion Mary's Chapel Methodist Barbour County Don ©. Taylor Broad Oaks Methodist Church Philippi Abraham Mary McDaniel Mary Catherine Kines Theodore A Hedge Street Otley M Ash Avenue Archie Galloway Dottie McDaniel Join England Selbyville

Rural Communities in UMV Contest Offer $500 Prizes

Communities in the Upper Monongahela Valley may win a total of 509 dollars in a new Rural Community Development program. Three awards will be given based on progress from June 2 to December 1 this year. Local groups may sponsor the entry and define their own rural boundaries.

Upper Monongahela Valley A. C. Spurr Power Company Farm Women’s Club Parent-teachers Association Grange

Write in vote insufficient for county committee election

June 15 report says a write in vote cannot elect a person to a county political committee. To qualify a candidate must file in advance of the Primary and appear on the ballot. Also June 15 note of a Welch child recovering after surgery to remove swallowed whistle toy from stomach.

Charleston Attorney General's Office Welch Aileen Pruett

Truman gets quick answer to charges

Washington reports president Truman pressed Congress to stay in session for an eight point program covering price control housing health insurance education support of Social Security welfare farm programs and water resources. Republican leaders push back saying they will close shop on Saturday and favor provisions to boost production and cut costs.

Francis M. LE Washington Truman Congress Taft Ohio Los Angeles Senate Republican Policy Committee House Halleck Indiana Allen R.N

Decker to Confer with Pittsburgh Engineering Firm

City Manager Curtis D. Decker will meet Thursday afternoon with Chester Engineering of Pittsburgh, which completed a survey of Grafton’s water system. The firm will provide a diagnostic report to inform needed rehabilitation steps for the city’s water system. Juvenile Court to Be Held Here Wednesday. A Tisy County Circuit Court juvenile session opens at 10 a.m. with three presentment cases by Child Welfare Officer Mrs. Gertrude Shaw, including two West Virginia Industrial School escapees charged with auto theft. A youth who allegedly hit and robbed a man and a 14-year-old delinquent girl are also to be heard.

Curtis D. Decker Chester Engineering Firm Pittsburgh Grafton Decker Grefton Tisy County Circuit Court Gertrude Shaw West Virginia Industrial School Pruntytown Shaw

Truman Doubts Allen Committee Clears Bill

In Los Angeles President Truman said he doubted that Allen’s committee would clear the bill, signaling potential delays or opposition in Congress to the proposed measure.

House Mr.Truman Los Angees Allen

Purchases Weekly Spencer News Acquired by Paul Raines

The Granstville News weekly has been purchased by Paul Raines formerly with James W. Weir in the Randolph Review at Elkins. Henry Wood yard of Woodyard Inc. is the announcer. The price was not disclosed.

Spencer Granstville Paul Raines James W. Weir Randolph Review Elkins Henry Woodyard Woodyard, Inc

Envelope shortage stalls blank license form mailings

Charleston June 15 reports a lack of proper envelopes continues to block mailing of blank application forms for trucks and other non passenger vehicle license plates. Motor Vehicles Commissioner Don McClaugherty announced the update.

Charleston Don McClaugherty

Strand Theatre to Close After June 15 Show

Notice of lease expiration at the Strand Theatre prompts closing after the Tuesday nn show on June 15 to permit removal of equipment. Michael Manos theatres, lessees, will begin remodeling July 1, thanking patrons for years of support.

Strand Theatre Michael-Manos Chain of Theatres

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