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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1949

Page

8

Carrico 73 Dies After Illness in Clarksburg

Thomas B. Carrico 73 of Worthington and former Grafton resident died at 7 a.m. yesterday in a Clarksburg hospital after a three week illness. A retired B&O railroad engineer and minister of the Church of Christ, he was born October 13, 1875, son of Elza N. Carrico and Amanda Smith Carrico. Survived by wife Carrie M. Hill Carrico and daughter Clara Mae Hill, plus three brothers and three sisters. Services at Bartlet Funeral Home then Church of Christ Clarksburg with Masonic and locomotive brothers in attendance.

Thomas B. Carrico Worthington Clarksburg Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Carrico Church of Christ Grafton Elza N. Carrico Amanda Smith Carrico Carrie M. Hill Carrico Clara Mae Hill Isaac Carrico Londonderry Ohio Vivian H. Carrico Baltimore Carla Carrico Steubenville Cruza Berger Ina Davisson Jessie King Oil City Louisiana Mystics Ledge No. 75 A. F A. M Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Bartlett Funeral South Chestnut Street Friends

Funeral rites set for 2 PM Saturday officiated by Rev C C Burns

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p m with the Reverend C C Burns officiating. Burial will follow in Bridge Port Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Bartlett Funeral Home. Resolution discussions and district wage conference plans involve 23,000 miners of district 31 with representatives and officials to attend.

C. C. Burns Port Masonic Cemetery Bartlett Funeral Home

Fair Association Plans to Boost Attendance This Year

A lengthy session by fair association members discussed improving the fair and attracting larger crowds than in prior years, outlining methods to enhance exhibits and events and raise public interest.

Fair Association

Junior Miss selection committee names Jeannine and peers

Jeannine and sophomore girls are eligible for the selection while the girls are chosen for scholastic standing citizenship and extracurricular activities. Mrs Torlock Rasmussen and Miss Barbara Cather are members of the Woman's club committee in charge of the junior miss selection.

Vnunura Page One Torlock Rasmussen Barbara Cather Woman's Club

Senate tightens rule to curb debate opposition grows

Republicans stood against the final adoption of a new procedural rule requiring two thirds of the 96 member senate to be present and vote for a gag before it becomes effective. The change closes a loophole that previously allowed curb talk only after a measure was before the body, which did not stop motions to bring up bills.

Senate Chamber

New Cold Continued List of House To Be Published Tomorrow

The article lists numerous women named as canvassers including Mrs. Russell Kinney, Mrs. Elizabeth McKeen, Mrs. Walter Thayer, and many others with several captains noted. It states the remainder of the rural canvassing list will be published tomorrow.

Hostler Russell Kinney Elizabeth McKeen Walter Thayer Mary Margaret Ward Frank C. Turnley Z. L. Dean Curtis Decker T. V. Cuppett Harry Friedman Foster Schilt F. A. Julian J. H. Robinson W. P.turner Mary V. Smith Ray Watson Howard Courtney J. W. Shomo Olaf Lawson Otto Sinsel Blueville Herman Cooper Dana Barker William Knotts Carrie Packman K. Steinbeck Francis Wolfe

Treaty outlines collective defense and NATO security aims

The document frames collective self defense under Article 51, promising aid to attacked members and measures including armed force to restore security in Europe and North America. It notes the wartime combined chiefs of staff of Britain and Canada will be housed near the secretary of defense, with moves to PCS and CCS for security and proximity.

Europe North America United Nations North Atlantic Joint Chiefs Chiefs of Staff Britain Canada PCS CCS Otn Secretary of Defense

Ohio River violence report widens in West Virginia

In West Virginia an isolated miner violence incident prompted law officers to crack down on further outbreaks. UMW miners forced trucks hauling noniron mined coal to dump their loads, signaling tense labor clash along the Ohio River area.

West Virginia UMW

Attractive city lots and homes on East Main and Dobbs Dobbs corners

Parrish Agency advertises multiple properties including a 6 room frame home at 500 Watkins St near West Side school and church with loans available at 3 500 and two valuable building lots on East Main next to Sal Army priced at 3 600 for both. Also promotes an 8 room home at 525 W Main St with basement furnace bath slate roof and immediate possession priced at 5 500. Insurance loans 207 W Main phone 701

Watkins St Gardim West Side School & Church E. Main Sal Dobbs and Bluemont St W. Main St

North Coast Seek Mutual Aid Pact Step to Defend

North leaders plan a treaty to resist armed attack by forming a council that will create self help and mutual aid structures. A defense committee will propose concrete steps to follow in case of attack and outlines for economic policy cooperation.

North S “Defense Committee

Rent control bill urged to end decontrol push

Bricker says the proposed bill does not go far enough to remove rent controls. He advocates abandoning control entirely rather than deepening it. The text notes a plan for a flat 12 relief but provides no further context.

Bricker

Rent Control Extension Details and Decontrol Plan

The notice outlines a three month extension of rent ceilings and eviction protections with optional new leases during the period. Vacant dwellings will be decontrolled immediately. Rents may rise five percent October 1, 1949 and another five percent April 1, 1950 but not beyond the stated cap.

Norease

Deputies Drift Through Prolonged Session Amid Tense Exchanges

The chamber felt fatigued and disorganized as deputies shuffled between seats during a prolonged session. A general air of fatigue pervaded the room with occasional tense stirrings and quick, angry exchanges among members.

Iontiewad

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Malone’s Drug. and Chemical CO Parker Dixie Theatre Technicolor Dicey Cory Cele Peres Technicolor Thomas Carrico Malone Ning Star Savages Doctor Grafton Jewelry Company Grafton Jewelry CO Walter Abel Margot Grahame Marie Wilson Hal Roach, Jr Foster Bebe Dan United Artists OSS Et Allan Nocny Black Jack Eddy Waller Frank Reicher Beverly Jons Re Jeannine Begin Ohio River Wage One Parrish Agency, Inc International Harvester Loar Jewelry Store Eagles Variety Ramblers Eagles Lodge Drus & Chemican Ouly Coty Face Wae Heinze F Baby Food Johnson Konjola Sore Cardus KOTEX Colgate DR. Lyons Tooth Ponder Orliks Vicksee Naseline St.joseph Aspirin ARRID Uae KREML Dr.west Sidans
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