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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1946
Page
6
A 16 gallon Barbarossa beer keg lost its tap on Main Street near the VFW while unloading. Beer sprayed into the air as bystanders rushed to grab a drink and a driver stopped the spout with his hand. Another similar incident occurred a week earlier outside the VFW.
The group heard a proposed memorial library could not be built for 25000 and would likely cost about 50000 for the building alone. The site committee chaired by James F. Holt reported five site investigations including Cole rider lot and Mary Battle lot beside St Matthias church. Funds must be raised for the site, with no precise purchase estimate yet. further site work will continue. Navy notified Mr and Mrs McKinney Fearnow that their son Paul George Fearnow, missing since May 27, 1945, is presumed dead.
John D. Pickens aged 31 of 267 Market street reenlists for three years in the Army Air Forces. He leaves for Fort Hayes Ohio after receiving a technical sergeant discharge rating. A Grafton man, he is married to Rosalee D. Pickens and is the son of John H. Pickens. A graduate of Grafton Senior High School, he previously worked for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad as brakeman and switch tender.
The article notes Byrnes pressing the Big Four to align on peace terms with Italy, Finland, Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary before involving smaller nations. He signaled plans to present issues to the UN General Assembly in September if the conference is not convened earlier. French sources cite expected major power agreement, while American sources doubt Russian consent with major issues unresolved.
Baruch presented a personal analysis worksheet for rapid action as the world grows more insecure. In Charleston attorney H L Snyder filed a $100000 damage suit against journalist Drew Pearson’s publisher and editor over a 1946 lecture article. A gasoline fire injured engineer Earnest Venable in Charleston. In Pocahontas county, Neal Simmons died after a fall on a road project near Cass.
W Gwynn Edmonds of Huntington West Virginia was chosen as one of seven vice presidents at the National convention in Milwaukee. He formerly served as president of the West Virginia Jaycees.
Frey recalls being chased after arguing with officers who said they would arrest him. An officer fired three shots while pursuing him on St John Street. Police visited the Frey home to inform Mrs. Frey a warrant would be sought by morning, citing city rules against discharging firearms in city limits.
The speech defends maintaining the strongest armed forces while seeking peace. A VFW closing agenda included a state World War II veteran bonus proposal, a Victory Parade, band concert, and choosing the 1946 encampment city. In New York a Bronx man who sprayed cars with a makeshift squirt gun faced a $3 fine.
A local appeal urges Mrs Housewife to choose brooms manufactured in Grafton, highlighting quality and community support. The banner calls for shoppers to favor the Grafton making.
Two vehicles collided as Andrew Freeland of Clarksburg pulled from the curb and was struck by Paul Bartlett of Simpson Route 1. Both cars, a 1949 Plymouth and a 1939 Pontiac, sustained minor damage and the drivers settled their damages. Patrolman Moyers investigated.
Police report that Angelo Heirens remained in a deep sleep with attendants stating he spoke rambling remarks. Attorney John Coghlan said the family would decide on attempting habeas corpus relief while no charges had been filed and Heirens’ mother visited, recalling a childhood head injury.
Claud R. Hill of Oak Hill, running in the Republican primary for U S Senate, said inflation could be countered by boosting production. He urged allowing American productive genius, capital, and labor to proceed without bureaucratic controls.
Joseph Sapp of Parkview about 40 was arrested at his home at 12 25 am on a peace warrant alleging threatening to kill his stepson. Deputies Canfield and Gibson made the arrest. He awaits a hearing before Mag. John W. Snider.
At least 26 persons were reported hurt in a downtown collision involving an interstate bus and a taxi in New York. Twenty five of the injuries were bus passengers. none, including the taxi company, were believed seriously injured.
Coroner Max Goldman reports a fatal accident in Charleston after a power line strike near woodland path by a man returning from a picnic. The victim is a one year old boy identified as Jack Kinsey.
Jacksons Mill June 29 Miss Aileen Weekly of Ravenswood won the Rhododendron Girls State governor race as Federalist candidate over Miss Pat Brothers of St Albans Nationalist. The week-long camp closes tomorrow.
The body of Neville W. Franklin, 65, of Frankford, Greenbrier County, was found on U S Route 219 about two miles from his home. Officials say the death appears to be the result of a hit and run incident in the area.
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