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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1948

Page

8

Chinese Doctor's Wife Speaker at Andrews Church Service

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Cheng wife of Dr James Cheng formerly private physician to Generalissimo Chiang Kai shek will speak at the 730 p m worship service at Andrews Methodist church announced by Rev Arta P Shomo. She is the only Chinese graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College and was married the day of her graduation. The Chengs long pursued Christian service and expect to return to China this year. A Fellowship Hour will follow the service.

Dorothy Lee Cheng James Cheng Chiang Kaishek Andrews” Methodist Church Arta P. Shomo Sulla Bonafield China Tunnelton Cheng West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon Wesleyan University Hospital Nanking Chengs Julia Bonafield Julia Bee United States Sophmore Tommy Greenbrier Military Academy Lewisburg W. Va West Virginia University Mary Buckhannon High School Dr. Cheng Detroit Mich

Card of Thanks for Daniel L. Colebank

We express sincere thanks to all who sent flowers and cars to Mt Israel Methodist Church pastor choir Bartlett Funeral Home staff or other expressions of sympathy at the death of Daniel L. Colebank. Sister Brothers Daughters Sons and Relatives

Thani Mt. Israel

Where Are They Now Charlie Marshall Army Career Highlight

Lt. Col. Charles Marshall, class of 1933, finished Fairmont State College in 1938, active Red Cross and M C A work, trained as Flying Cadet, served at Randoloph, Kelly Field, Fort Knox, Patterson Field, Minneapolis, Fort Benning, flew with Troop Carrier in Normandy, earned the D F C, aided Graves Registration postwar, stationed in Orlando then Birmingham with family, married Florence Robey in 1939, has a son five and a half months old, best wishes for continued success.

Sammy Mauller Charles Marshall Fairmont State College Charlie Red Cross M.C.A Fort Benning Go Holland Normandy D. F.C Hostilies Europe Graves Resistration Dept France United States Orlando Florida Army Birmingham Kelly Field Fair Mont Florence Robey Marshall's

Infant dies at Tunnelton home in Newburg family

Little James Lyle Mutter aged 23 months, son of Lyle and Margaret Readd Mitter of Newburg Route 2, died Tuesday at the home of Biddie Readd in Tunnelton. Born March 24 in Tunnelton, he is survived by parents and one brother Donald Lee. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. from Shay's chapel with Rev. W. J. Kerr officiating. Interment in Shay cemetery under Knotts Funeral home direction.

James Lyle Mutter Lyle Margaret Readd Mitter Newburg Biddie Readd Tunnelton Donald Lee Shay’s Chapel W. J. Kerr Shay Cemetery Knotts

Congress extends aid for Trieste zone for 15 months

Congress continued its aid program for the British-American zone of Trieste for a period of 15 months starting April 1. The New York Stock Exchange traces its origins to 1817 when first named the New York Stock Exchange Board.

The New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange Board

Five H-Burials Planned At Local National Cemetery

Five re interments are scheduled next week at the local National Cemetery over Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. A. C. Gordon cemetery superintendent announced. Military honors include firing squads from National Guard units, a bugler from the West Virginia Military District, pallbearers from American Legion and VFW posts, with clergymen officiating. Names include Tech 5 Gilbert E Henry U S Army and others with kin listed in Morgantown Akron Ohio and Grant Town W Va.

National Cemetery A. C. Gordon Tech Gilbert E. Henry U. S. Army David G. Henry Western Ave Morgantown National Guard Fairmont West Virginia Military District Charleston American Legion VFW John Foster Clarksburgh Firman Lawrence R Smith Edna M. Smith Thelma Akron Ohio Pfe Rollen Mullens Marine Corps Kate Mullins Fannock W. Va W. A. Woods Lost Creek Clarksburg George Vanish Anna Miskey Grant Town Paul B. Moore Margaret Harrison Harrison Clyde W. Ash Rivesville V. F. W. and Legion

Rohrbaugh Family Obituary Survives With Daughters and Grandchildren

Kan. obituary notes one half sister Mrs. G C Rowan and half brother Lee A Rowan among survivors. The deceased leaves 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may visit the family home. funeral Friday at 2 30 p.m. with Rev H L Koontz officiating. Interment in Rohrbourh cemetery.

Rohrbaugh Kan GC. Rowan Route 3 Lee A. Rowan Route 1 H. L. Koontz Rohrbourh

Story Telling Hour Planned by Grafton Woman's Club

The Grafton Woman's Club announces a Saturday story telling hour for children ages five to seven at the Grafton County Library starting this Saturday from 10 to 11 am. Mrs. C Burl Mason says the program runs weekly through late spring and may expand to art groups in summer. March storyteller is Mrs. Lewis Fletcher of Fetterman.

Grafton Cty Grafton Woman's Club C. Burl Mason National Federation Lewis Fletcher Fetterman Woman's Club Mason

Grain and potato markets show price gains over last year

A survey on feed grains and produce notes higher current prices than last year. Corn grades rose from 1.62 to 2.36 per bushel in Chicago, and Minneapolis oats moved from 0.86–0.89 to 1.26–1.29. Idaho Russet Burbank potatoes sold at 5.65–5.90 in Chicago, against 3.45–3.50 year ago, while eggs advanced from 0.475–0.48 to about 0.525 per dozen.

Tom Page Chicago Minneapolis Idaho New York

Insurance Agency Seeks Buyers in NW Pennsylvania

Long established General Insurance firm in wealthy county offers high reputation and very low overhead. Represents multiple national companies with little competition and potential to double current volume. Two enterprising buyers can net about 25000 yearly. Opportunity invites serious inquiry at Atlas Realty Co. Pittsburgh.

Penna Lus.t

Swedish party urges Finland to start talks with the Soviet Union

In Helsinki the Swedish People’s Party advised President Paasikivi to begin negotiations with the Soviet Union on Stalin’s proposed pact. The Popular Front bloc urged immediate talks, while the president awaited responses from parliamentary groups and prepared to proceed through normal democratic channels.

Edwin Shanke Helsinki Swedish People’s Party Finland Soviet Union Stalin Stain Proposj Onty Presid Znt Juno Paasikisi Paasikivi Popular Front Staljin

President urges swift parliamentary action on treaty talks

Under the constitution the President may decide foreign policy but groups favor speeding consideration of the problem to gain BISES support. Parliament must ratify any treaty resulting from the talks, indicating pressure for quick debate and approval.

Police hunt largest bomb plot in years across New York

A 15 page letter labeled Plan Vodka, signed by 25 men with suit cases of bombs targeted Pennsylvania Station Grand Central and the general post office. Police and federal agents launched a massive alert during the 5:15 pm rush as authorities intercepted the mail order plan.

New York Pennsylvania Station Grand Central Terminal General Post Office Li A

Rites Yesterday In Tunnelton For Mrs Celia Emmons

Funeral services were held in the Tunnelton Methodist church for Mrs. Celia Emmons of Vestal New York formerly of Tunnelton who died in a Binghamton hospital. The Rev. W T Kerr officiated and interment followed in Camp Ground cemetery. Born June 20 1883 in Aurora she was a daughter of Joseph Young and Nacey E Teets Young. She lived in Tunnelton for many years then moved to Binghamton about 12 years ago. Her husband Ralph S Emmons survives along with children Mrs. Robert M Scott Mrs. Raymond L Jones and Mrs. Clarence E Miller of Vestal New York.

Tunnelton Methodist Church Celia Emmons Vestal N. Y Tunnelton Binghamton W. T. Kerr Camp Ground Cemetery Knotts Funeral Home Emmons Aurora Joseph Young Nacey E. Teets Young Ralph S. Emmons Robert M. Scott Raymond L. Jones Clarence E. Miller

Bomb threats prompt rush to danger points at New York ferry sites

Police and bomb squad operatives rushed to Staten Island slip and South Ferry locations after threats. About 27 trucks loaded with explosives were to be placed on ferries, with operatives also to pack bombs at subway stations and on ferry boats.

Staten Island South Ferry Bom Quad Fre

1947 US money in circulation compared with WWI era

In 1947 the United States had about four times more money in circulation than before World War I, reflecting a substantial postwar expansion of currency supply and monetary policy shifts after the war.

United States

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