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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1950
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel lists its office at 102 Latrobe Street Grafton West Virginia with a 514 telephone line for both business and circulation. The paper notes it was founded in 1870 and has published daily except Sundays since 1903.
The Webster Methodist church marked the start of the second year of Reverend Nolan G. Sansom as regular pastor. Named at the annual Charleston conference, he will oversee Webster Rosemont Flemington and Simpson churches as the Flemington circuit, residing with his family in the circuit parsonage.
Families from Dayton Grafton Fairmont and Clarksburg visit Graf ton area with extended stays and gatherings. A five year old, Connie Mae Getz, recovers well after emergency appendectomy at Graf ton City hospital. Mrs Sarah Campbell visits from Graf ton, and local residents Mrs Jane Roach Mrs Leta Bartlett and others join weekend gatherings at Park View and Stringtown. E L Frum and Back family spend weekend in Parkersburg and plan return here.
Resting between rehearsals, E Wynn recalls a favorite gag from World War Two about salvaging canned goods. He tells how a joke about flattening tin cans drew laughs and even joked at how much tin it raised. A separate quip about a long marriage ends with a weary doctor’s label.
Mrs Folsom urges Jenny to stay young and selfish at heart as she recovers from upheaval. Jenny reflects on her past with her mother’s kindness guiding her choices, while Dick asks to work in her attic making Christmas gifts for his family. Their housing harmonizes as Ghillie and Elsa’s world slowly aligns with Jenny’s, hinting at lasting peace.
U S military leaders warn that pulling occupation troops from Japan could trigger Japanese Communist demonstrations against bases. They warn Red influence would aim to seize power without U S restraint, prompting elder statesman Yukio Ozaki to urge keeping forces to preserve peace.
Bailey Road of Philippi were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard McWilliams this week.
Mr and Mrs Withall and their son Jack of Grafton have been visiting this week with Mrs Wolvertons parents Mr and Mrs A G Bailey, staying in the area and sharing time with local residents.
Classified rates listed for the Sentinel include 4 cents a word for the first insertion and higher per word rates for multiple insertions. Additional charge of 75 cents, and a note that cash in advance is required. Several notices follow including an Order of Publication in Taylor County West Virginia and a Commissioner of Accounts notice for Bryan Armstrong estate, with deadlines and required appearances.
To settle the estate of the late Floerice B Murphy items will be sold at her residence on June 24 1950 at 10 00 AM including 1 hog 14 chickens 1 lot of cured meat an electric refrigerator gas cooking stove a lot of canned goods assorted household furniture and other items too numerous to mention
Public Auction at Court House on June 29 at 10 a.m. for 140 acres including a house barn and timber with fruit trees. Terms one third cash or more. Harry Friedman special content. Also an opportunity offering average $45 weekly to supply Watkins products in Grafton. established route. Write K E Shuey Box 157 Sta A Columbus Ohio.
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