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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1947

Page

3

Katherine Ventura and George Cassell Exchange Vows

Katherine Ventura and George A Cassell wed in a double ring ceremony at Bridgeport parish home. The couple, both with West Virginia roots, plan to reside in Clarksburg after a two week southern honeymoon. Cassell is a Navy veteran and former Grafton High student. Ventura is Roosevelt Wilson graduate. Wasps attack spiders and store them for larvae food is unrelated content.

Katherine Ventura Joseph Ventura Nutter Fort W. Va George Austin Cassell George A. Cassell Charles Carrot Bridgeport Mary Jane Merandi Flemington John Shields Clarksbury Cassell Dr. van Freet Katie Merandi Roosevelt Wilson High School Clarksburg Grafton United States Navy U. S. John Bell Pittsburgh Plate Glass Factory

Eggs with clean shells stay best when wiped not washed

Guidance notes long kept eggs in clean condition advise wiping oil spots with a damp cloth and delaying washing until right before use to preserve protective coating and freshness.

June meeting notices from local clubs and churches

June 16quota club meets at Ronny's Dairy Bar at 6 15 p m contact Miss Mary Lough secretary. June 16 Ladies Auxiliary of B of R T meets at 7 30 p m all members present. June 17 Kings Daughters Bible Class Blueville Methodist meets at Mrs Myrtle Browns home 7 30 p m. June 19 Degree of Honor Lodge regular meeting V F W Hall 2 30 p m. June 17 Business Girls meet at Post Office 6 00 p m to Clarksburg hostesses Helen Shomo Helen Shaw. June 17 Veterans Auxiliary regular session V F W Lodge Hall. June 17 Kings Daughter Bible Classes Evangelical United Brethren church meet at church 8 p m. June 17 R T S Class First Baptist church meets at 7 30 p m for regular monthly meeting hostesses Mrs Belle Shay Mrs Eva Miller.

Quota Club Ronny's Dairy Mary Lough The B. of R. T King’s Daughters Bible Blueville Degree of Honor Lodge V.F.W. Hall Clarksburg Helen Shomo Helen Shaw Veteran's Auxilary V. F. W. Lodge King's Daughter Bible Ciacs Evangelical United Brethren Church R.T.S First Baptist Church Belle Shay Eva Miller

Man bites dog in town dog bite stunt

A local event drew a crowd as Dalton, a prominent town figure, bit the dachshund Snick to prove a point about rabies testing arranged by owner undertaker J P Farmer. Officials supervised the scene with the mayor and police chief observing as Snick was restrained on a bank table.

Kiwanis J. P. Farmer Dalton Sam Yeatts Snick J. J. Draper Farmer

Burnside Deakins Wed In Double Ring Ceremony

Miss Mary Alice Burnside and Norman B. Deakins wed at the Burnside home on June 14 in a double ring ceremony. Rev. Lois R. Luzader officiated with family and close friends present. The couple plans a short honeymoon and will reside on Beech Street after the celebration.

Mary Alice Burnside Roy Z. Burnside Maple Avenue Norman B. Deakins Forrest M. Deakins East Washington Street Lois R. Luzader Grafton United Brethren Church Pennsaoro W. Va Thelma DeMoss Carr Tingler Carroll Tingler Roy Burnside

Wallace Threatens Peace Stance at Water Gate Speech

Wallace signals US Britain clash if needed and promises further remarks on enduring peace and the next presidential campaign. His appearance relies on a court action by the American Anti Communist Association led by Rep. O Konski. Government Water Gate Amphitheater near Lincoln Memorial hosts the 9 pm address with 9000 reserve seats sold for 60 cents to $3.60.

United States Britain American Anti-Communist Association Rep. O'Konski Rwis Haite Wallace Water Gate Lincoln Memorial Southern Conference

Visitors and travels noted in Grafton column

The column records Mrs. Claire Jean Kines arriving home from a two week visit with her sister in Maryland and lists multiple locals hosting relatives and friends from Virginia Minnesota Illinois and Cumberland. It notes Miss Mary Roof attending a music camp in Augusta and Donald L. Marks serving aboard the USS Wisconsin with a projected 10 week Europe cruise and past service in major World War II campaigns.

Claire Jean Kines Prospect Street Robert Hardesty Prince Frederick Maryland Mary Roof E. F. K. Roof West Washington Street Augusta Georgia Patridge Inn Jane Wisconsin Donald L. Marks John F. Marks, Jr Grafton W. Va Europe U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis Scotland England Norway Cuba Leyte Luzon Philippines South America Panama

South America wildlife and US tariff history noted

The article mentions 4,750,000 commercial truck drivers in the United States and lists South American animals such as the ai three-toe sloth great anteater capyvara and hairy armadillo. It states the United States imposed its first tariff in 1790 on liquor and cites Human Welfare labeled by the House Un-American Activities Committee as a possibly camouflaged Communist front.

United States South America House Un-American Activities Committee

Grafton City Faces Unpaid Judgment and Levy Dispute

In a continued petition Cather Coal Company alleges a Taylor County circuit court judgment against the City of Grafton for 5082.23 plus interest and costs unpaid since 1945. The petition claims August 1946 levy plans to cover this judgment, listing it among debentures, while sheriff Newton reports tax collections totaling 115,997.08 since July 1946.

Cather Taylor County West Virginia City of Crafton City of Grafton Grafton Cather’ Coal Company Carrent Levy Cather Coal Company Circuit Court of Melvin Newton

Grafton Tax Funds Misused, City Officials Accused

The City of Grafton and officials are accused of failing to apply $15,003.33 in taxes collected by Taylor County sheriff for 1946 toward a judgment, with funds reportedly diverted to other city uses. Mayor C O King cites a coal bill of $5,082.23 from 1939 to 1941 as part of the mayor’s line.

City of Grafton Out C. O. King P. F. Gillispie

Arabs Strike Paralyzes Palestine Amid U N Inquiry

The Arab strike aims to pressure the U N inquiry into Palestine policy. In Cairo, exiled Mufti calls Arabs to defend the Holy Land while Britain seeks reconciliation of Arab and Jewish claims. Arabs outnumber Jews two to one as tensions center on homeland.

U. N Palestine Cairo Mufti Jerusa Jem Holy Land Great Britain

Hoover Testimony Push Sparks Bipartisan Talks in Congress

Reporters note growing calls for former President Hoover to testify before Senate and House committees as they plan investigations into preventing domestic depressions while aiding global recovery. Senators Ball and Brice floated Hoover serving on a bipartisan council and personally briefing on foreign aid funding when reviewing the budget.

Hoover Congress Europe Taft R. Ohto Senate-House Economic Committee Ball R. Minn Vandenberg R. Mich Annd American Resources Brices R. N Senate Bridges

Sulyo Contirtued Political Leader Noted for Western Democracy Faith

Contirtued from page one Sulkok is described as fearless and determined to speak his mind on Western Democracy despite dangers. A devout Catholic in his fifties, married with no children, associates say he was considered for premier in February 1946 but vetoed by Smallholders party members who thought he was too strong a leader. The Thames River in England is 209 miles long.

Sulyo Sulkok Smallholders Party

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