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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1949

Page

3

Debate on Ambition Divides Beta Sigma Phi Members

Alpha Mu chapter Beta Sigma Phi held a meeting at Mrs. Virgil Rohrboughs home on Yates avenue featuring a debate on whether ambition has harmed more than helped. Miss Virginia Rosier and Mrs Harriett Harmap presented the debate under program chair Mrs Frank Shaw. A cancer drive report by Mrs Kenneth Daugherty followed, with plans for next year. The session wrapped with a picnic planned for Morris Park in July and a dessert course served to numerous members.

Alpha Mu Beta Sigma Phi Virgil Rohrbough Yates Avenue Ar- Jean Moore Prank Shaw Virginia Rosier Harriett Harmap Richard Hood Kenneth Daugherty Morris Park Fairmont Charles Carpenter Francis Julian Herbert Spencer Virginia Mac Stine Frank Shaw Norman Deakins Bud” Harman Dorothy Burnside

Owner selling out provides sharp four compartment ice box

Used for fourteen years, glass covers and four compartments, all in sharp freeze. In perfect condition. Owner will sack office at about one percent of retail price.

Coming Events July 1 Meetings and outings schedule

A July 1 WCTU covered dish dinner at 6 30 p m hosted by Mr and Mrs A R Van dergrift Mangantown road speaker Mrs B Stimson on Abstinence and Alcoholism Circle No 2 St John s Church meets July 1 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Scout Burge Market Street Mountaineer Council No 44 Junior Order United American Mechanics meets July 3 at 8 p m VEW hall East Main Street Grafton Business Girls to Clarksburg July 6 for dinner and theatre Call Marjorie Newcombe 1336 M by July 2 for reservations cancellations.

WCTU A. R. Vandergrift Mangantown Road B. Stimson St. John’s Church Scout Burge Market Street Mountaineer Council No. 44 Junior Order United American Mechanics Vew Hall East Main Street Grafton Business Girls Clarksburg Marjorie Newcome

Coal Dumped On Highways Sparks Local Tension

Weeks ago coal from area strip mines was dumped on highways. The caravan planned a return with five times as many men. Owens said he would be met by himself, two deputies, two state policemen, and all the constables he could round up. He claimed Lewis County has almost no union mines and that if the union does not want to work, that is their business. All men here want to work and will ensure that right.

Jane Page Owens Lewis County Junion

Lawmakers Seek to Wreck Truman Health Plan

Passage notes show opponents aiming to kill or cripple the measure, reducing the program to a skeletal form of what President Truman sought, signifying strong congressional resistance to the health plan.

Truman

B and O Petition To Discontinue Agency Stations

The Baltimore and Ohio company plans to discontinue its agency stations at Porters in Clay County and Cowen in Braxton County, citing a steady decline in freight and passenger business and ongoing revenue losses.

B&o Porters Clay County Cowen Braxton County

Ousted Priest Is Czech Delegate

A controversial figure associated with the church steps into a new role as a Czech delegate. The development signals political shifts within the community and notes on how leadership changes may affect local governance and religious groups.

Spinach with Creamy Ham Slice and Potatoes Dish

Spinach fresh from garden or market creames with a dash of cream and nutmeg. Serve with a baked ham slice and sweet potatoes for a simple hearty dish.

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