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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1949

Page

6

Truman Signs Federal Income Tax Return Today

President Harry S Truman in Washington signed his federal income tax return and sent it by Navy Courier to Kansas City for processing. He also signed a proclamation on tariff agreements with Cuba. Truman’s reported salary was $100,000 with a $50,000 tax free allowance after Congress approved the raise.

Cey V Harry S, Truman Washington D. C Independence Navy Internal Revenue Kansas City William D. Hassett Mr. Truman Hassett Fariff Cuba Truman Congres Lesterday

Quarterly Conference To Convene At Andrews Church

Dr. William E. Craig will preside over the First Quarter Conference at Andrews church tonight at 8 p m. Arta F Shomo pastor invites the church board and all interested persons to attend.

William E. Craig Fairmont

Local Girl Scouts Plan Flag Ceremony Anniversary

Girl Scouts Troop No. 1 marks the 37th anniversary of the founding with a flag ceremony at Andrews Methodist Church tomorrow night at 8 p.m. Scout leader Mrs Emory Ellers says a large birthday cake was baked and decorated for the occasion. Public invited.

Girl Scouts Troop No Girl Scouts Andrews ‘Methodist Church Emory Ellers

Cassell to Speak at St Pauls Lutheran Sermon

Robert S. Cassell, son of Mr and Mrs E M Cassell, will be guest speaker at Sunday morning service at St Pauls Lutheran Church. His sermon is titled Gods Requirements and he is in his midyear at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, Pa.

Robert S. Cassell E. M. Cassell St. Paul's Lutheran Church Mr. Cassell Lutheran | Thelonical Seminary Gettsburf

Parkerburg ham and bacon show opens with high prices

The Little Kanawha regional council hosted its annual ham and bacon show in Parkerburg, noting prices climbed to as much as 33 dollars per pound last year.

Parkersburg Little Kanawha Regional

Mrs Rufus Yost Demonstrates Art at Woman's Club

Mrs. Rufus Yost, art instructor at Grafton Senior High, led a detailed art demonstration for the Literature Art and Book Review Department of the Grafton Woman's club at St Pauls Methodist church. She covered media, drawing techniques, color harmony, and observed works by students while poems were read.

Rufus Yost Grafton Senior High Grafton Woman's Club St. Paul's Methodist Church J. E. Rupert Jane J. Calf Leonore Burl Mason General Woman's Club General Club Robert Clayton Tthe Paul Milone Lynn Faulkner Barbara Cather Europe Barbara Drainer Grafton Junior High Schoo

All Time Record For Efficiency Set By B And O

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad set three new all time efficiency records for 1948. The average loading of revenue freight per car rose to 42.77 tons, up from 42.19 in 1947. The average net train load reached 1297 tons, exceeding 1263 tons in 1947. The average net ten miles per hour of crew time climbed to 13170, surpassing 12495 in 1947.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad C. W.van Horn van Horn

Baltimore and Ohio February carloadings fall from last year

February 1949 carloadings on the Baltimore and Ohio totaled 226,094. The figure splits into 14,638 off line loads and 79,456 connections. By contrast February 1948 was 250,450 with 154,618 on line and 95,832 from connections. January 1949 loads reached 246,619 with 157,751 on line and 88,868 from connections. Jowstone river flood fears rise as ice gorge threatens 20 miles of banks prompting residents to evacuate livestock.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Jowstone River

Funkhouser Divorced Suit Filed By Third Wife Flora

In Charles Town West Virginia a divorce suit is filed by Flora M Funkhouser against R J Funkhouser a millionaire industrialist and publisher. The Jefferson County circuit court pleadings allege mental cruelty and note their marriage on August 16 1934 at Elkton Maryland Beckley voters reject a special levy of 486075 for improvements by 276 to 298.

Charles’ Town R. J. Funkhouser West Virginia Flora M. Funkhouser Jefferson County Stephen Aillcls Elkton Beckley Beckley Citzens

Floods ripple as Missouri river stays below stage

The Missouri river remained generally under flood stage across eight states from Montana to Illinois while its tributaries surged. Minor floods formed north of Sidney Montana as blockages on sections of the Yellowstone reached depths of 30 to 40 inches, disrupting areas downstream.

Missouri River Montana Ilinois Big River Sidney Mont

Claims Continue On Page One Inherent Fright Of Self Defense

The text discusses continued claims from page one about exercising inherent fright of self defense as recognized in the United Nations charter against aggression. It frames self defense as a recognized principle under international law and connects it to actions against aggression. The fragment implies ongoing debate or reporting on the topic within the publication.

Treaty tone hints at security boost for Europe

The passage discusses how a treaty and the Marshall Plan could remove insecurity among signatory nations. It suggests that Europe’s recoveries would be aided by guaranteed U S military support, reducing fear of future war and boosting confidence. It also notes that the treaty will establish mechanisms for this security assurance.

Acheson Europe United States

Fragmentary quote hints at regional security machinery plan

A partial passage references institutional aids described as machinery to implement regional security principles. It mentions a consultative body of member nations and a North Atlantic regional high mane, indicating a broader framework under discussion.

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