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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1946

Page

6

Trade Directors Hail Meeting On Train Service To Grafton

Taylor County Board of Trade directors met last night in the Penney Building to discuss rearranged rail service benefiting Independence Tunnelton Newburg and Rowlesburg residents who shop in Grafton. They noted current service makes shopping in Grafton impractical and pledged vigorous cooperation with the Re- Mable Broom plant and sought applicants for executive secretary as correspondence continues. Charleston beer licenses totaled about 3350 across West Virginia including 2227 retail 120 distributor 246 club and 250 package permits. The Iguassu Falls roar is heard 15 miles away.

Preston County Taylor County Board of Trade Directors Penney Grafton Board of Trade Paul R. Messenger Charles W. T. Lockard Charleston State Beer Commission West Virginia

Hall Resident Pays Fine For Improper Licenses

Alexander Williams of Route 1 Hall paid 10 and costs after appearing before May on charges of operating a motor vehicle with improper license plates. Ona C Jefferys was arrested by State Trooper J R Wayt on Route 250 near Webster after noon yesterday when Jefferys said Williams had been visiting in Webster. His automobile was towed back to Webster as he was not per-

Alexander Williams Hall Ona C. Jefferys J. R. Wayt Webster Jefferys Williams

Four More Men Leave To Enter Regular Army

Sgt Fred Angel of the Grafton recruiting office said four Taylor county men have left for Columbus Ohio for finale enlistment exams. Names listed are Teddy Lee Haddix 34 Addison street E G Hershman 15 Walter street Harley A Whisner 358 West Main street and Paul L Cline Route 1 Newburg. The office is open daily 9 to 4 except weekends to receive enlistments and information.

Fred Angel Grafton Army Taylor County Columbus Ohio Teddy Lee Haddix Addison Street E. G. Hershman Walter Street Harley A. Whisner West Main Street Paul L. Cline Route 1 Newburg Angel

Truman urges press access as UNRRA aid eyed

President Truman told Congress Moscow barred uncensored reports from American correspondents on UNRRA work in Ukraine and Byelorussia. Rep. Dirksen said he would amend relief funding to restrict aid to nations allowing free access for reporters seeking UNRRA information, potentially blocking aid to Romania and Korea.

Truman Congress Moscow UNRRA Ukraine Byelorussia White Russia Rep. Rirksen R-N Dirksen Romania Korea

Ethnic principles as yardstick divided London ministers

The article notes Trieste is described as ethnically Albanian and that the ethnic principle was used as a measure by ministers in London last September. Despite a council far from agreement, British observers saw Molotov's maneuver as signaling Russia’s strategic intent.

Trieste London Molotov Russia

Stutler Placed On Peace Bond After Episode

Dorsey Stutler of Wickwire area was arrested near his home Tuesday afternoon after a disturbance and shooting. He pleaded guilty to a disturbance charge and was released from Taylor county jail under a 300 dollar peace bond for one year. Authorities seized his army rifle and ammunition. Stutler, about 45, was captured in a barbed wire fence while fleeing deputies W. H. Canfield and Dellet Newton, following a report by his wife Mrs. Stutler.

Dorsey Stutler Wickwire Taylor County Stutler John W. Snider W. H. Canfield Dellet Newton

Soviet Proposals on Twieste Topic Face Delays

Private talks extend over two or three days with Molotov presenting new proposals at a night session called by the Soviet foreign minister. If no ethnic settlement on Twieste is achieved, Byrnes says the issue should be referred to a aviation peace conference, though Molotov resists such a step.

Molotov Byrnes

Grafton Made Brooms Are Good Brooms

An advertising blurb extols Grafton made brooms as superior, urging consumers to choose them over all others. The brief promotes quality and brand loyalty without additional details or context.

Grafton

Damon Dalton Arrested on Delinquency Charge

Charles E. Dalton of 136 West Main street was arrested at Route 119 and 50 km Blueville on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor involving a 17 year old Grafton girl. He posted $1,000 bond for a July 5 preliminary hearing. Police and welfare workers handled the case. he is married with a 10 month old daughter.

Charles E. Dalton West Main Street Grafton Beeng Dalton Blueville W. D. Sergent J. R. Wayt Gertrude Shaw Taylor County Diminor Mag Ona C.ie Dakon Eleanor Dakon West Main Mag. Jefferys Jefferys S—— Eo

Ray Burg Visits Local Legionnaires for County Post

Ray Burg attended the Local Legion Post No. 12 meeting at 8 p m. He spoke about years in the regular army and his capture by the Japanese during the Bataan death march. Frank Randolph led the refreshment committee and served the group after the meeting.

Burg Bataan Frank Randolph

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