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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1956

Page

6

Instructor Praised For Home Nursing Course Completion

Ronald L. Knotts of the Taylor County Red Cross announced the Prunytown Farm Women's group completed a standard home nursing course taught at Prun Grade School by Mrs. Heironimus and Mrs. Whitescarver. The class marks a nucleus of trained local volunteers, with plans for another session in Valley Falls this fall. Members listed include Mrs. Louise Beall, Mrs. Martha Bartlett, Mrs. Maxine Bartlett, Mrs. Eva Carder, Mrs. Bang Cooper, Mrs. Lena Culp, Mrs. Carolyn Duckworth, Mrs. Dunham, Mrs. Nora Klepfel, Virginia Loren, Mrs. Betty, Mrs. Hazel Tucker, Mrs. Vana A. Williams.

Pruntytown Farm Taylor County American Red Cross Prun Heironimus Beulah Whitescarver Iss Helionimus Palls Sfhose Louise Beall Martha Bartlett Maxine Bartlett Eva Carder Bang Cooper Lena Culp Carolyn Duckworth Dunham Nora Klepfel Virginia ‘Loren Betty Hazel Tucker Vana A. Williams Benia H. Willams

Stemple Faces Given In Race From Page One

Dull political totals show Democratic and Republican candidates in Otla District-Democrats contest. Rob Byrd 60036 John M Eckard 18 Republicans: G S Mill-Rouse unopposed 13959 official totals list 37 delegates at large with winners including M M Neely Jennings Randolph William Maris Frank Dawn R Batley Arthur Koontz Alfred Chapman John D Alderson Charles M Love Mary Hart Davison George Barnett. District winners named Smith Smith Maxwell Edmiston Bell P Robertson Hat er Tierney Brotherton Harvitt. official delegates include Revercomb Holt Chapman Sweeney. Other GOP races list Conley LeFollette Chambers, etc.

Otla Rob Byrd John M. Eckard G. S. Mill- Rouse Ns. l M. M. Neely Jennings Randolph William G ‘Marisnd Dr. R. Cccee Frank Dawn R. D. Batley Arthur ‘Koontz Alfred Chapman John D. Alderson Charles M. Love Mary Hart ‘Davison George Barnett Laurence Tierney Jr Sth W. T. Brotherton Harvitt Helen Holt Chapman Revercomb Ty Sweeney Wal Rapers Pill M. Conley M. LeFollette Paul Chambers

Shinnston Names New Police Bureau Chief

Shinnston state police announce 1st Lt. T A Welty named chief of the Bureau of Accident Prevention. He succeeds Lt. Beryl Langford who resigns to become a Michigan State University traffic consultant. Welty, 38, has nearly 16 years in the force. In Madison, Dennie Burns, 31, of Uneeda Roone ty, dies after an industrial accident at the Robin Hood Mine when crushed between mine cars.

Hussam T. A. Welty Shinn m State Police Bureau of Accident Prevention NoHe Beryl ‘Langford Michigan State Univer ‘Sity Welty Madison Dennie Burns Uneeda Roone Ty Robin Hood

Democrats-Set Cornerstone Of Fall Campaign

Democrats in Charleston Virginia set groundwork for the general election after a high turnout at Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner. Nelson Lancione of Columbus spoke as Rep. Michael J. Kirwan assailed Republicans over Korea and armistice policy, urging Democrats to mobilize from local to national races.

Charleston West Virginia Young Democrats of America Young Democrats Nelson Lancione Columbus Ohio Michael J. Kirwan Kirwan Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Korea Harry Truman Ustners

Police Hunt Weapon Owner Auto Struck

A bullet pierced a car windshield driven by Chase McDante at 10:30 a.m. near West Main above Shriver Motor. Police suspect a .22 rifle and vow a thorough probe. Chief Joe Mask says youths found with air rifles BB guns or .22 rifles without parents present will have the weapon removed and parents held responsible.

Chase McDante West Main Shriver Joe Mask

Baptist Schedule For Week At First Church

Rev. Harry T. Rowe presents the week’s program for First Baptist Church. Deacons meet Monday at 7 30 p m W M S general meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m senior choir Thursday at 7 p m and RTS class at 7 30 p m.

First Baptist Church Harry T. Rowe Board of Deacons W.M.S R.T.S

Bawdy Picture Sales Charged in PX Stores

In Tokyo and Korea, U S post exchanges sell pornographic literature to American troops, a Catholic priest-newsman claims. Rev Patrick O Connor, Far East correspondent for the National Council of World Churches, says PX racks display bawdy pictures and suggestive titles that damage prestige and resemble official approved pin ups.

Tokyo United States Post Japan Republic of Korea Patrick O'Connor Nippon Times Father O'Connor Far East National Council of World Churches

Coals to Newcastle: 100000 Tons Moved to Newcastle

The Board of Trade announced last year that 100000 tons of coal were carried to Newcastle. This figure underscores steady coal shipments into the port city amidst ongoing energy demand.

London Board of Trade Newcastle

Lightning hits photofinish tower at Washington Park

Lightning struck the photofinish tower at Washington Park Race Track on Friday, jolting two placing judges and three cameramen who were briefly stunned but escaped injury.

Homewood Washington Park Jokting

Saratoga Starts Trials at Sea for Builders' Tests

Saratoga, the Navy's second super aircraft carrier, begins sea trials. It will run at full power for the first time, marking a key milestone before commissioning. Built at a naval yard, the ship heads to sea under test conditions with engineers observing performance and stability.

Saratoga Washington Navy

Vacation Church School Honors 57 At First Baptist

The Second week of the Vacation Church School at First Baptist Church ended Friday July 15. Displays from each department will be viewable after Sunday service in the Education Building. Director Mrs D W Sayres and secretary Patsy Moore oversaw the program with the Bible as each department theme. A picnic at Tygart Dam State Park capped the event.

First Baptist Church Rowe D. W. Sayres Patsy Moore Tygart Dam State Park

Buried Treasure Ruins French Chateau Mystery

Paris correspondent reports a French diviner Coatrieux predicted treasure under Château de Sully sur Loire. The Marquise de Bausett Roquefort Duchaine funded excavations costing 11 million francs, uncovering secret tunnels and ancient stones. The chateau sale at 10 million francs has drawn no buyers.

Joseph Whitt Preas Association Paris Monsieur Contrieux Chateau de Sully-sur-Loire Coatrieux Marquise de Bausett Joan of Arc Charles VII Rheims France Marquise Cassonet Nim Cossonet Maximillien

Catholic Relief To Korea Expands Shipments This Year

Catholic Relief Services reports sharp increases in aid to Korea with 3,052,712 tons of food medicine and clothes valued at 2 423 694 sent by voluntary groups so far this year. A Seoul briefing notes 65 percent of relief in Korea comes from Catholic Relief Services and since 1952 the agency has supplied 29 361 858 tons valued at 18 859 804 to Koreans. Under Rev Nell Boyle the agency continues its work.

Korea Catholic Relief Services National Catholic Welfare Conference Agénicy Seoul Edward Prancel United States International Cooperation Administration Nell Boyle

Wheeling Loses Cincinnati Link

The Ohio Public Utilities Commission approved discontinuing the last two Baltimore & Ohio passenger trains between Wheeling West Virginia and Cincinnati. Trains Nos. 293 and 238 stop at multiple Ohio stations and were losing about 300,000 dollars annually. The decision followed attorney examiner Howard Johnson’s recommendation.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Public Utilities Commission Baltimore & Ohio Wheeling W. Vs Cincinnati Bellaire Cambridge Newark Zanesville Washington Court House PUC Howard Johnson Pittsburgh Louisville Bys Tautevile

Belle's department store promotes Father’s Day gifts

The ad urges readers to visit J. Belle's to reserve Dad’s favorite books monthly and notes a wide selection including sports magazines adventure stories and hobby magazines. It highlights greeting cards groceries newspapers novels and gadgets and encourages making Belle's a permanent stop for shopping.

J. Belle's Belle's Belle’s

Two Liberated Priests Hold Mass In Shanghai

Two American Jesuit priests Reverend William M. Clifford and Reverend Thomas L. Phillips, both from San Francisco, celebrated Mass in Shanghai today, marking the first such service since their three year imprisonment on espionage charges by Communist China.

Shanghai Hong Kong China William'’M. Clifford Thomas L. Phillips San Francisco

45 Ministers Build A Church in Udall Kansas

Forty five ministers of the Nazarene church in Udall Kansas assisted rebuilding after a 1953 tornado destroyed the Nazarene church. They installed siding nailed shingles and laid fluid flooring. Some ministers are over 60 and others traveled more than 150 miles to help. Barge wages rise under three year Union Barge Line contract with average monthly increases of 27 dollars per worker to prevent possible river traffic disruption.

Udall Kan Church of Nazarene Pittsburgh Union Barge Line Corp

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