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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1949
Page
5
Police in Pennsylvania and Ohio hunt two armed men who hijacked a $2,485 payroll outside the S. J. Gully Bank in Farrell. They abducted foreman Ralph S. Johns of Bell Construction, forcing him at gunpoint into his car and across the state line into Ohio. Johns says the robbery occurred with no witnesses.
The page presents a dense crossword with numbered clues across and down, plus a cryptogram quotation puzzle. It also includes a political news snippet about Senate filibuster strategy, naming several senators and discussing a compromise preserving the filibuster.
A cryptogram style puzzle grid and crossword clues list with numerous lettered hints across multiple languages and themes. The page also references a cryptogram quotation by Longfellow and a quoted line about secrets and solitude from Dickens.
A large turnout of members is expected for the event honoring the boys of yesterday and tomorrow. Senate action on related measures is not anticipated before next week due to ongoing dispute over senate rules. President Truman seeks a two year rent control extension beyond March 31 and calls for broader tightening of controls. The subcommittee proposal shortens the extension while loosening some restrictions yet tightens others.
The smaller unit forecasts a favorable vote by nightfall and expects the bill to reach the senate calendar soon, signaling progress on the measure. The remarks emphasize swift action and the likelihood of formal consideration in the upper chamber.
Reader is invited to order pattern 9164 with sizes 34 through 48. yardage listed for size 38 and instructions include a complete Sew Chart. Send 25 cents to The Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept for mailing and provide name address zone size and style number. A Marian Martey Spring Pattern Book offer is also advertised with a Baby bottle holder included for an extra fifteen cents.
The D. A. R. will meet at Mrs J E Rupert’s home 225 Bedcysstreet at 7 30 p m on March 22. On March 23 the Music Department of the Women’s Club meets at Mrs Paul Malone’s home 751 Maple Avenue at 8 00 p m with Mrs V J McGonagle as co hostessor.
Parrish Agency lists homes and lots with cash prices and loan options. Eight room houses on Adams Street and Kirby Street, a 4 acre lot, and 2 story block building on Boyd Street. Numerous Brownlow and Haymond road lots offered with eager terms and quick availability.
The annual West Virginia 4-H ham and bacon show opens in Clarksburg with baked hams on exhibit for the first time since before World War II. The event runs through tomorrow. Ken F. Warner of Washington, D. C., U.S. Agriculture extension meat specialist, returns as judge after prior service. The trout, prized among American freshwater fish, is noted for its relation to salmon.
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