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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1948
Page
3
In Beckley on June 22 a young West Virginia Democratic voter league elected James H. Rowland of Sealey as president. Vicers named were R. A. Swann of Maitland and John T. Liffey of Logan. The report notes tensions over Michigan's political influence and references Stassen, Warren, and the Navy.
Mr and Mrs Earl Countryman announce the marriage of their daughter Alberts to James M Nestor Jr son of the late Mr and Mrs James M Nestor Br The wedding occurred May 23 at the Methodist church in Winchester Va with Rev Edwin Junket officiating The bride wore a gabardine suit with accessories A corsage of white flowers Nestor a 1943 graduate of Union High School and employed by Carr China Company They later moved to Morgantown and now reside at 70 St Charles Street
Mrs Ruth McDaniel hosted the Rose Hill church Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting at her home. Devotionals were led by Mrs Bidna Fast and Rev L T Robinson. Business session led by president Mrs Elna Stevens. Social hour served by Misses Carol Lou Bartlett and Grace Lynch to guests including Rev and Mrs L T Robinson, Mrs Nina Martin, Mrs Gladys Lambert, Mrs Maxine Bartlett, Mrs Ethel Rutherford, Mrs Gay Duckworth, Mrs Stevens, Mrs Hannah Compton, Mrs Frances Stansbury, Mrs Pon Stevens, Ruth McDaniel, and several Bartlett and McDaniel family members.
The Women's Council of the First Church of Christ held its June gathering at Mrs. R. B. Knight's home. Miss Helen Shomo led devotionals, Mrs. Nadia Weaver presided, and plans were made for the Monongahela District show at the local church. Several members and guests attended, with refreshments served after the business session.
Mrs. Arnold Knotts of 213 Lincoln street underwent major surgery at City hospital yesterday. Weekend guests Mrs. C N Harman and daughter Alice Evelyn of Kensington Maryland visited Mr. and Mrs. George C Felton in Webster. Fred B Collier of 1232 West Main, June 23 regular meeting, has entered Myers Clinic in Philippi for observation. 8 p m at the Legion home. Nominations for officers to be made. all members urged to attend. June 24 Mrs J C Sturm to entertain Weekly Sewing Circle on High street at 8 p m. June 24 Delta Nu chapter Tau Phi Lambda sorority picnic at observation park Grafton Dam. meet at post office 6:30 p m. Hosts Miss Evelyn Greene, Mrs Eleonor Weekley, Miss Marjorie Hebb. June 25 Ladies V F W auxiliary meet at V F W Hall 8 p m Friday. June 26 Mountaineer Council No 44 Junior Order United American Mechanics meet at V F W Hall East Main Street. June 4 Protected Home Circle meet at V F W Hall 2 p m election of officers. all members urged to attend.
Recuperating John M Dougherty of 226 West Washington street after major surgery at Grafton City hospital. Miss Margaret Gawthrop of Pruntytown visited her father on West Washington. Will visit sister Lois Johnson and brother Jackie then travel to Fredgnian Maryland to visit sister Melen Will hide. Hospital notes list admissions: Wilda Bott Bessie Shaffer Myrtle Hallbritter Ralph Gamble Julia Grimm Emma Brady Victoria Manno Patricia Current Denzil Henderson Dora Lee Simmons Ida May Shoemaker Eileen Wiles John Schultz Robert Hines and discharges: Paul Fortney Bertie Stanley Bessie Hardesty Delbert Wiles Celeste June Miller Lela Knotts Robert Barnett.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will meet tomorrow night at 7 30 p m at the Taylor County Board of Trade rooms. All members are urged to attend the important meeting since there will be an election of officers.
William C. Pembroke served as Legion chaplain in a memorial ritual with about 25 Honorary detail members. The West Virginia Military District supplied a bugler and Wayne R. McKee added the echo. Represented groups included the Sons of the American Legion, Taylor County Squadron 12, and the Sons of the Union Veterans. Pallbearers named were Arthur B. Poling, Robert Wolfe, Robert White, William DeLaney, Norman B. Deakins, Harry DeLaney, Bua Efaw, Roscoe Keyser, Jans Brown and Clarence Thorpe. Bud Messenger’s brother Lawrence, a city patrolman, aided from enlistment to death. Surviving relatives include parents C. V. and [name], and siblings Mary Messenger, Edith G. Shingleton, Wallace H., and Lawrence, of this city.
WUNTIMEG 4/0 in Lape and Howard Hardesty of Fairmont, Delegate William H. File of Beckley, Mayor Carlton Welch of Parkersburg, and Charles P. Mead of Wheeling attended. Robert L. Bruce of New Martinsville, president of the West Virginia League of Municipalities, was elected chairman of the full committee. The group will meet September 25 to receive a report from its sub committee brought to the local jail today by Deputy Sheriff W. H. Canfield and Patrolman Lawrence Messenger.
The article notes a couple, long-time residents, whose earlier life included an announcer role. A two-week-old decision led to an advertisement in a Miami paper. Applicants were screened by a Lake Worth relative before sending the most eligible to the Harveys. Harvey sought welfare aid in Dade County but lacked sufficient residency.
The article notes Republicans call for federal government action to eliminate slums and provide low rental housing when jobs are unavailable. It frames housing policy as part of broader platform discussions surfaced on page one.
Goldsborough upholds Lewis on pension payments for UMW members linked to Van Horn operators. The ruling allows a majority of trustees to fund $100 monthly pensions, including former operator employees, and sees no Taft-Hartley conflict. Dismissal order to be signed. Truman fact finding to continue hearings with Lewis and UMW. If operators accept, pension dispute settles.
The court held that federal money passing through state hands for school lunches is subject to state regulation and that board of education members must avoid any pecuniary interest in contracts. Opie Hunt’s conduct was deemed unlawful, forfeiting his office, as the other four members’ actions suggested approval of a misdemeanor.
Union leaders and corporate officials weigh limits as major labor groups prepare to fund political campaigns. Nearly 15 million dollars from union members could back opposition to the Taft Hartley Act. CIO lauds court decision as start of legal drive while noting the court avoided ruling on the act's overall political expenditures clause.
Lieutenant Junior Grade Harold Paul Dowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Dowell of 235 Lincoln Street, will be detached June 21 from Anti-Submarine Development Squadron One at Boca Chica Field, Naval Air Station Key West Florida. He reports June 28 to Naval Air Training Base Pensacola for duty involving flying after earning his Navy wings in October 1944. Dowell, a 1942 Grafton High School graduate, has served with the squadron since March 2, 1946.
In Pinole California two workers died when a nitro glycerin building at Herel Powder Co plant collapsed in a blast. The same day three explosions at the Kenvil New Jersey plant killed three and injured six. Officials call the events a coincidence and deny outside sabotage. The New Jersey blast echoed to New York City, fifty miles away.
Well known Indianapolis expert and ex U S Army Medical Corpsman will demonstrate the Howe rupture method at the Grafton Hotel in Grafton on Friday June 25 from 1 to 6 PM free of charge. The Howe Rupture Shield features a leg strap waterproof sanitary and indestructible design. It is custom fitted under heat for a perfect fit and claims quick return to work regardless of rupture size or location. Mail address P O Box 5233 Indianapolis Ind.
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