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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1956

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel ad details and subscription rates

Notice text lists publication details for The Grafton Sentinel with editor names, offices, and advertising contacts. It includes subscription rates, carrier delivery areas in West Virginia and nearby counties, and Post Office second class matter designation dated Friday June 29 1956.

National Advertising Representatives Bottinelli - Kimball Inc Yast Lexington Ave Detroit Lafayette Jelphié Cheatnut St Chicago Michigan Pittsburgh Virginia Squilabi Taylor, Harbour Preston Grafton W. Va

Eisenhower Nixon Renomination Plans At San Francisco Convention

President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon loom over the San Francisco convention opening on August 20. Langlie Langlie's keynote role signals a pro Eisenhower setup. Harriman pushes civil defense as a central federal issue, seeking cabinet status and federal funding.

San Francisco Eisenhower Nixon Leonard Hall Arthur B. Langlie Washington Minnesota Langlie Washington State Bremerton Seattle

Washington to shed uniforms for civilians next week

The United States will see a shift in Washington as commissioned and warrant officers in government defeats in the capitol switch to civilian clothes for the first time in nearly forty years. Secretary Wilson ordered the move affecting nearly 11,000 personnel. field duty staff in the D C area remain in uniform. The change aims to ease military presence in a tense era while continuing readiness.

Washington Capitol United States Charles E. Wilson

March of Events Explores Jet, Nuclear and Tax Talks

Washington discusses jet transports by 1960 and nuclear powered airliners by 1965 with shorter takeoff distances. Jet stream power, population growth, and U.S. science staffing shortfalls are analyzed amid debates on tax cuts and future policy. Rep Francis Walter warns of global population pressures while Congress weighs tax strategy ahead of elections.

Ashington Civil Aeronautics Administration Orient CAA

Self-Setting Dining Table Patent Shown by French Inventor

A French inventor has been granted a US patent for a self setting dining table that serves meals and clears dishes via an automatic belt system. Press a button to receive courses and another to clear, while the table is washed beneath. Suitable for one to six diners, with no substitute for a cook.

United States

Rural Library Aid Promises Cultural Uplift Nationwide

The $87,500,000 federal program funds rural libraries in towns under 10,000 population with grants totaling $7,500,000 yearly for five years. President Eisenhower, signing the bill, said it shows promise of significantly enhancing the lives of millions and laying a start on lasting improvements.

Eisenhower

Local Personal Notes From Pruntytown And Morgantown

Local society notes list visits and family updates from Pruntytown Morgantown and surrounding areas. Residents Edna Quinn L E Hamilton Harold West and families visited Parsis Boice and Dick Bartlett relatives were noted. Georgia trips included Caren Patsy Bartlett and Robert Morris returning with two weeks house guests. The Beulah Baptist Vacation Bible School closed with certificates and Rev Clark Neptune dined with W F Whitescarver family.

Edna Quinn Morgantown L. E. Hamilton Harold West Parsis Boce Ernest Hackett Robert Morris Murray Bartlett Georgia United States Army Caren Patsy Bartlett Morris Robert Morgan Charles Morgan Lost Run Edna Tucker Lambert Broaddustt Hospital Beulah Baptist Church Clark Neptune W. F. Whitescarver Madonna Riley George Charleston Jesse Riley Charles Gissippi South Park Mack Kenny Dorotha Doretta Boice George Shaffer Peggy Linda M. L. Shaffer Brister Gassaway Anna Mae Gawthrop John Earl Gawthrop Huntington Cora Wongcott George . Shaffer Elsie Swager Rtle Bartlett M. Lambert S. J. Hackard Detroit Michigan Dick Bartlett Valley Falls Road

Haymond PTA Members Attend WVU Workshop

Three members of the Haymond PTA attended the Parents and Teachers Association Workshop at West Virginia University last Thursday. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Walls president and Mrs. Merle Shackleford secretary treasurer and Mrs. Paul Davis. The day-long meeting, sponsored by the Monongalia County Council, covered audio visual aids parliamentary procedures publicity and formation of study groups. Participants also included Dean E. K. Feaster and Dr. H. B. Allen from the College of Education Bond Bible Yo-Ag Instruction Don Bond from the School of Journalism and Dr. Eddie Kennedy from the College of Education.

Haymond P.T.A Parents and Teachers Association West Virginia University Charles Walls Merle Shackleford Paul Davis Monongalia County College of Education H. B. Allen Bond Bible University High School Don Bond Eddie Kennedy

Personal Guests Attend Weekend Gathering in City

Mar and Mrs George M Duroy ler hosted weekend visitors including Mr and Mrs W Ray Howell Mr and Mrs H Goubeaud of Pittsburgh PA Mrs Ethel Morgren of St Paul MN and Mrs J M Rogers of Grafton Miss Janice M Sigel of Richmond IN will arrive Saturday to attend the wedding of her brothers Staff Sergeant Robert E Sigel and Miss Francis L McEdan tel.

Mar Eorge M. Duroyler W. Ray Howell H. Goubeaud Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Ethel Morgren St. Paul Minnesota J. M. Rogers Grafton Janice M. Sigel Richmond Indiana Robert E. Sigel Francis L. MceDantel Barbara Darlene Ellen Kay Gough Noble Weaver Blueville Ralph Lemmon Sandra Larry Champaign Llnoss Betty Lucas H. A Victor Ford Ted” Peters Glenville Arden Peters Gladesville George Wagner Lee Ford Tommy Alford Ford Grace Matthew Paul Davis Glen “Ford Howard Baynard Ford

Webster Community Notes Honor Visitors and Family

Miss Pearl Felton and Mrs Hattie Sinsel host visitors in Webster. Mr and Mrs Paul Moore visited with Mrs Sinsel and the Yoaks. Mr and Mrs Lester Holbert called on Paul Wolfe and Elizabeth McNemar. Mr and Mrs William Wolverton and son from Clarksburg visited Mrs Arthur Bailey. A note mentions ships Forrestal and flight deck sizing side by side.

Webster Miss Pearl Felton Paul Moore Parkview Hattie Sinsel Rey R. G. Yoak Lester Holbert Philippi Paul Wolfe Elizabeth McNemar Wiliam Wolverton Son Ack Clarksburg Arthur G. Bailey United States America Forrestal

Notable New Yorker Tales From The City’s Fringe

A columnist chats with actor Jason Robards Jr recalling his varied past from Navy duty near Guadalcanal to a stretch job in Central Park and his rise in off Broadway The Iceman Cometh at Circle in the Square. The piece also covers Marie Calver the Nebraska born supermarket checker of the year, subway frustrations, and a dish of hometown celebrity chatter in Manhattan.

York John Huston Jason Robards, Jr Robards Onico Helen Menken Digne Hickey Walter F. Kerr Eugene O'Neill Pla Circle In the Square Jason Central Park Detroit Waldorf Marie Calver Marie la Habra Calif L. A Rome International Food Congress Manhattan 98Th Amsterdam Subway

Oak Grove Woman's Club Plans June Picnic

The Oak Grove Woman's Club met at Birdie Gallagher's home for a June gathering. A picnic supper is planned at Mrs Carol Gallagher's home with local families sharing visits and news from Blueville Champaign and Gladesville.

Oak Grove Christine Ducas Woman’s Club

Hepzibah Church Pastor Surprised at Birthday Event

The Hepzibah Church Bible School drew about 70 pupils. After closing activities included two wiener roasts and a surprise birthday party for Rev. Clark Neptune, featuring a cake and presents.

Hepzibah Bible School Clark Neptune

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report

June 28 admissions include Mary Mc Farland on West Main Street Sigiby Thaeltan and Jennie Swiger with several others listed. Discharges on June 28 include Meark Shears Pauline Nes tor and Jeannie Criss among names. Women of the Hospital Auxiliary credited for Wednesday activity with several officers named.

Mary McFarland West Main'st Posotay Sigiby Thaeltan Jennie Swiger Lithader Meark Shears Tunnelton Pauline Nestor Grafton Hoscoe Lynch Jeannie Criss Maple Ave Clarancll Bartlett Thayer St

Reception Honors Pastor's Return

Rev and Mrs Robert G Yoal were honored at a church reception planned by Webster Methodist Church members. The event on the Felton lawn featured a picnic supper and a pound party with many neighbors and church members attending.

Robert G. Yoal Webster Methodist Church Yoak George C Felton Tallon Herman Getz Ernest ‘Tucker Gerald Fitewater James Moats Paul Wolfe Tracy. Felton Elsie Hess Irs. Arthur G. Bailey Julia Hoffman Hownd McWil Pauline McWilliams Mary Wolfe Pearl Felton Nancy Getz Janet Tucker Margaret Kerns Sharon Hall Janice Kay Meltreth Connie Getz Preda Constable Donald Fitzwater Richard Wolfe Stephen McWilliams Vincent McWiliams Honwren

TRY and STOP ME ARRY KURNITZ

A writer, confronted by Hollywood agent Caskie Stinnett, threatens with an inflatable eight person lifeboat. He opens the compressed air package, launches the boat, and forces the agent into a corner needing the fire department. At BBC vows Paul Porter, documents are labeled BBR.

Arry Kurnitz Caskie Stinnett British Broadcasting Company Paul Porter B.B.R Bennett Cerf Ethe Peaches Syhatcate

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