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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1946

Page

3

Wedding of Miss June Loar to Willis J Hebb in Maryland

Society notes announce the marriage of June Elizabeth Loar to Willis J Hebb at St Paul Methodist Oakland Maryland on June 22 with Rev Denver C Pickens officiating. Bride wore royal blue with red rose corsage. maid of honor Lora Loar. best man Joseph Hyatt. Both families listed with past schooling and military details.(Post ceremony trip planned to West Virginia.)

T. B. Loar High Street June Elizabeth Willis J. Hebb R. B. Hebb West Wilford Street St. Paul Methodist Church Oakland Maryland Denver C. Pickens Lora Louise Loar Joseph William Hyatt Hebb Grafton Girl Reserves Commercial Club Re-Echo Staff Girls’ Athletic Association The Thespians U. S Wright Field Dayton Ohio Kebb Grafton Senior High Navy Aewers Points West Virginia

Briefly Told Recovers From Major Operation

Frances Wolfe of Haymond Road is in Grafton City Hospital recuperating from a major operation. Mrs. George Gerkin and son David of Maple Avenue plan a short visit to Parkersburg and Belaire Ohio to stay with relatives. Mrs. C. F. Shafer discharged from New York Graduate Hospital and to visit daughters in Washington DC. Compton Pembroke, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pembroke, discharged from Ft. Dix after three years in the army, including 15 months in Germany and France. City appoints William Morgan and others for charter framing board. election on charter change set for next Tuesday with ballot marks. Election arose after 1000+ petition signatures. Supreme Court involvement followed by mandamus action before withdrawal and scheduling by City Commissioners.

Frances Wolfe Haymond Road Grafton City Hospital George Gerkin David Maple Avenue Parkersburg Belaire Ohio Compton Pembroke W .C. Pembroke Ft. Dix New Jersey Germany France William Morgan City of Grafton Charter Framing Board Sentinel Supreme Court Chamber of Commerce

Woodmen's Circle Hosts Supper and Book Review

The Delta Nu chapter of Tau Phi Lambda sorority at Supreme Forest Woodmen circle held a buffet supper Thursday at Mrs. Harry Ringier's West Boyd street home. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Louise Able Miss Virginia Lake and Mrs. Miriam Nester. Rev Lois Luzader reviewed Lloyd C Douglases Sar Hudsons Secret Journal. Six new members were pledged during the business session.

Delta Nu Tau Phi Lambda Sorority Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Harry Ringier West Boyd Street Louise Able Virginia Lake Miriam Nester Lois Luzader Hudson's Secret Journal Lloyd C. Douglas

Father Honored By Son On 64th Birthday

On June 19, W A Weaver received a surprise 64th birthday party at his son Nobel K Weavers Blueville home. He recently returned from three years as a Naval Guard in Arlington Virginia. Guests included Walter Lucas Marsh Weaver Raphael Turnley George Hunt Jean Agness Lanham Eddie Sapp and others with refreshments by Noble and Leon Frank spouses.

W. A. Weaver Nobel K. Weaver Blueville Mr. Weaver Arlington Virginia Noble Weaver Leon Frank Bayrd Ford Victor Ford Lando Musgrove Francis Doris Bessie Watkins Carl Wat

Blandy plans if weather allows atomic test on Monday

Admiral Blandy weighs a Monday detonation of the atomic bomb with a 50-50 forecast, prompting mass evacuations of 30,000 personnel. If approved, 246 crew and 46 island staff remain to fine tune instruments while warning orders ensure all non- target ships leave the lagoon two hours before detonation. weather will decide.

Admiral Blandy Mt. McKinley Kenneth Whiting Nee

Portrait of a Flight Officer on Trial in Hotel Assault Case

A young typist testified in court about a March 16 assault by a bombardier veteran of 35 missions with the Fifth Air Force in the South Pacific. The defense pressed for details as she described isolation in a hotel room, a razor blade used on her legs, and her fear preventing an outcry.

Trea Die Farrell Fifth Air Force South Pacific Herbert F. Callahan Miss Stavrou

British forces raid Jewish agency in Palestine

Sir Alan Cunningham announced measures to root out terrorism in Palestine after troops and police backed by planes occupied premises of the Jewish Agency. He said the actions target violent groups and that the agency would not be proscribed or closed at this time.

Tron Tel Aviv Alan Cunningham Britain Palestine Middle East Jewish Agency

Mrs Housewife Seeks Brooms Made in Grafton

A local plea urges Mrs Housewife to request brooms produced in Grafton. The note highlights support for regional goods and urges shoppers to favor the Grafton-made broom option.

Grafton

Truman sets conditions for price control extension

President Truman outlined three main provisions for a one year extension of stabilization laws. He called for continued subsidies to prevent price spikes for six months and a plan to end subsidies next year. He favored removing price controls later with safeguards to avoid sharp rises while maintaining production to win the war against inflation.

DEM Mncle Truman Senate House

Senate Debates Extension and Veto on Price Controls

Senate leaders criticized the presidents veto and extension idea as inflationary. Barkley said extending time was idle while Taft condemned the veto, arguing the bill would not kill price control but would force price increases amid OPA debates. Spence urged Truman to sign the extension as Taft warned of inflationary effects.

Senate Barkley Capitol Hill Truman Spence D-Ky House Ranking Committee House Taft Ohio

Extension Allows Old Vehicle Tags To Remain In Use

The Road Commission announced a ten day extension past the June 30 deadline for old vehicle tags. Law enforcement will honor old tags until July 10. Commission secretary Don McClaugherty said the extension avoids a work gap when the new 1946-47 tags would begin.

Road Commission Commission Don McClaugherty

Modern waitress Oklahoma City belief sparks local dining debate

In Oklahoma City on June 29 a restaurant employee argues a new policy could reshape service standards. Patrons, managers, and city officials weigh fare, tips, and tenure while organizers push for clearer guidelines.

Oklahoma City

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June Loar W.B. A. Revie Ella Welch West Washington Street Shafter Birds Creek Veterans Auxiliary Haymond Community Club Ralph Lemmon Grafton - Morgantown Road Faye K, Littman Grace Marie Bartlett Betty Rinker Monford Cross Maxine Harvey Eleanor Green Evelyn Geven Helen Preeman Kathleen Watkins Marie Bartlett Florence Johnson Leema Zumbro Marjorie Eisner Elizabeth Sinsel Sarah Sayres Beulah Bailey Marion Gough Claribel Upton Mildred Newcome Edith Jo Robinson Kathleen Rogers Irma Tingler Elizabeth Rendley Florence Cunningham C. F. Shafer New York Graduate Hospital Washington, D. C Mary Elizabeth Shafer 2. H. Aylestock McLean Woodmen’s Circle Fairmont General School of Nursing Fairmont State College Fairmont General Hospital Fairmont W, Va Blandy Donald Ford Helen Ford Nobel Weaver Betty Jean Karen Sue Jessie New World Thomas Edison Monongahela Power CO Bowles White House H. L. Little E. Main Street Seaboard Walnut ST Phila Grafton Furnace Co Lee Bennett Hoover Cleaner Service Carl Jones Store Francis L. Warder Eee J. J. Gross & CO Telephone Main St Taylor County Board of Trade Chas W. T. Lockard W. Va Taylor County Board Ofirade
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