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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1957

Page

2

Changes Suggested for West Virginia Institutions

A Charleston legislative subcommittee urged the Board of Control to provide concept information and cost estimates for improving state institutions. Theodore T. Dorman proposed moving Weston Hospital inmates to Hopemont and converting McKendree buildings to a trade school, with private bids on the south hall. The group planned to hear Dr. William B. Rossman on future mental health policy at its next meeting.

Charleston State Board of ‘Control Theodore T. Dorman Dorian Joint Committee Governaint Compson Hopemont Weston Pinecrest Beckley Dorman West Virginia McKendree Davis State Penitentiary North Hall Dormtan Jn. A Dorfman W. E. Flannery Subcommittee William B. Rossman

Like That Name Pops or Kalamazoo Michigan In Jail Today

Fragmented OCR text mentions a person named Kennedy being jailed for parole violation and a police search leading to his name in a newspaper. It references a Memphis volunteer street safety campaign and children noting license plate offenders. A robber has faced multiple incidents, with the latest last Tuesday.

Pops Kalamazoo Mich,jr Kennedy Bollce

Prigsof Prosperity and a New World Welcome

James Zarriello left Italy at seventeen seeking fortune in the United States. Now 5, he invites his mother who hadn’t seen him in 35 years to visit and see his success. She notes his growth as she views his prosperity. In New York two yellow runway flags at Funway LaGuardia warn to keep clear for planes and ground traffic amid pheasant egg hatching.

Prigsof James Zarriello Italy Deisfortune United Zarriello New York el LaGuardia

Taylor County road work and home plans noted

The article reports on Taylor County road projects supervised by Frank Crislip, including seal jobs on Wickwire Road and Old 119, and resurfacing plans for U S Route 50 from Latta residence to Thornton Hill. It also mentions Knottsville Lucretia Road sealing, a Brownlow Route 119 home under construction by Olaf and Mrs Olaf Lawson, and details about their family and planned graduation party. It urges subscriptions to The Sentinel with contest-based renewals and payments to the Fair Association.

Taylor County Frank Crislip Crislip Blueville Wickwire Country Club Road Brownlow Latta Thornton Hill Thornton Osburn Construction Co Clarksburg Fetterman Bridge Woorsdale Cemetery Knottsville-Lucretia Olaf Lawson U.S. Route 119 Builders Service and Supply Lawsons H. B. Brestel David Olaf Richard Suzanna Fairmont State College

Escapees Flee Lincoln County Jail On Saw Cut Breakout

State and local police hunt seven dangerous escapees from Lincoln County jail near Branchland. A woman saw two men stop for water, then vanish into woods after using a smuggled saw to cut bars and drop to ground. Earlier attempt had breached jail walls.

Hamlink Lincoln County Branchland

Iris Davis Enters Race For Queen

Iris Davis a Grafton chapter delegate to the Future Homemakers of America competes for Cance Queen of the Taylor County Fair. She is sponsored by Paul Davis Lumber Co on the Whis wire Road Tris and will be a senior at Grafton High School. Davis is active in National Honor Society Craft Club Junior Commercial Club Future Homemakers and serves as parliamentarian for two years and literary editor of the Re Echo. She attends Oak Grove Baptist Church where she is secretary of the intermediate class and secretary of the Baptist Youth Fellowship.

Taylor County Paul Davis Laurel Run Paul Davis Lumber Company Whiswire Road Tris Grafton High School Craft Club Future Homemakers Re-Echo Oak Grove Baptist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship

Greek court to try U S airman over Greek wartime death

Marion Musil, an airman from Beenwood West Virginia, was transferred Thursday to U S Air Force custody in Athens awaiting trial in a Greek court on charges of manslaughter tied to the automobile death of Gen Stafos Sarafis, noted wartime resistance hero. The transfer occurred under an agreed service personnel case pending a date for the trial.

Athens Greece Arman Marion Musil U. S. Air Force

Four Bodies Recovered From Ter River Tragedy in Germany

Four bodies of West German army draftees were recovered after drowning during a training march at Kempten. The Ter River search was aided by declining river levels amid a heat wave, bringing the total to 15 victims.

Unich Germany Ter Waas Kempten

Exhibition Planned on Revolution Opens in Hungary

In Vienna and Sopron a planned exhibit will open Saturday in Budapest to present a clear picture of the facts and background of the Hungarian counter revolution. The exhibition will be shown later in another location.

Vienna Suumpes Radio Jseld

Mealtime Tension and Women Diners Alarm Waiters

A 4,000-restaurant owners survey finds women diners are tougher to satisfy and louder when complaining, while men show more tension and digestion issues. Background music and air conditioning are cited as helps. misorders and tensions among staff rise with women patrons.

Television Star Sgt Joe Friday Becomes Film Marine Sgt Jim Moore

Hollywood tale details Jack Webb’s fear as he directs a film using real Marines for the drill instructor role. Webb emphasizes authenticity, paid Marine transport and lodging, and no taxpayer cost. The project aims for 100 percent accuracy with Don Dubbing and Cpl John Brown as advisers.

Joe Friday Jim Moore Armand Archerd Central Press Association Hollywood — Television Jack Webb Webb Hollywood Cours D.J John Q San Diego Pri James Barrett Barrett Parris Island Webb Cruit Don Feelings Jake Mr. Roberts Cpl John Brown Wes Jack Sergeant Webb Private Owens Don Dobbins

Pleasant Creek Community Activities Report

The article notes the new minister Rev James Turley began his appointment at Pleasant Creek on Sunday at 2 30 pm. Residents and families like Ronald Buckley James Kennedy William Mitchell Dorothy Mitchell and several others are listed as visiting or attending rallies and gatherings at Marys Chapel Galloway church and nearby homes during the week. The Young peoples rally is planned for July 19 20 at 7 30 pm with Wilbern Mitchell as president.

James Turley Charleston William States Beckley Ronald Buckley James Kennedy William Mitchell Russel Poling Robert Hodwershell Dorothy Mitchell Wood Mitchell Wilbern Mitchell Mary's Chapel Galloway Church Wilbern “ Mitchell James Stockett Pease Carl Smith Eldon Perks Perks Martin Newton Otto Sturms Ora Findlay Bonnie Small Samantha Robinson Dale Earl. Neal

Local Visits Highlight Kerns and Cole Families

Evelyn Poling and her children along with Ruth Mitchell visited Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kerns and Mr. and Mrs. James Kerns. Mr. and Mrs. Artie Cole called on MLY'S. SALLIES him.

Evelyn Poling Ruth Mitchell J. B. Kerns James Kerns Artie Cole

Marie Hyson Seeks Fair Queen Title in Taylor County

Marie Hyson daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H H Hyson of 124 East Wilford Street competes for Taylor County Fair Queen. A 17 year old sophomore at Grafton High School she is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoys skating sewing and dancing and attends First Church of Christ Beech Street.

Katherine Marie Hyson Charles HH. Hyson East Wilford Street Taylor County Marie American Legion Auxiliary Grafton High School I the First Church of Christ Beech Street Nancy Lowery Washington, D. C Raymond Newport R. I. Bobbie Dickie

Kennedy Couple Hosts and Visitors Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs James Kennedy hosted Monday. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Wilbern Mitchell on Sunday along with Mr and Mrs Russell Poling Mr and Mrs Earl Neal and Mrs Wauntie Perks and their children.

James Kennedy Wilbern Mitchell Russel Poling Earl Neal Wauntie Perks

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