This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1949
Page
2
Readers urged to mail in or drop off coupons from the Sentinel to vote for the All Taylor County Team from Grafton St Augustine and Flemington high schools. Votes must arrive by Wednesday for final tabulation and publication Thursday.
Morgantown notes a three to five chance the upcoming state class A tourney winner will be a first time title holder. Washington Irving Clarksburg Stonewall Jackson Charleston Logan Princeton Buckhannon Wheeling West Fairmont have past titles, with four time finalists Washington Irving and history of near-misses. Princeton seeks back-to-back titles as old rivals and veterans watch, amid talk of newcomers or repeat champions.
Cumberland column notes a revised Cincinnatian schedule where engine crews run Washington to Cumberland to Gratton and back, avoiding Keyser. The service began two years ago in January with streamlined power and light-weight coaches, cutting the Baltimore to Cincinnati trip time by up to 45 minutes and remaining the only train crossing the Appalachian divide in Maryland and West Virginia without helper engines.
Classified advertising rules include per word rates and minimum charges with telephony restrictions. A trade notice offers to accept a piano in exchange for a radio phonograph or Baldwin spinet piano from O B Fawley Music Co Morgantown W Va.
Advertising Commissioner notice calls all claimants against the Daniel McVicker estate to file verified vouchers at the Professional Building in Grafton West Virginia by September 17 1949. Beneficiaries must appear to protect interests. Dated March 15 1949 by Richard B Bord Commissioner of Accounts Taylor County WV.
Dr John P Rohrbough plans to bring his 83 year old mother to the 36th consecutive tournament in Clarksburg. She has not missed any since 1914 when she took her four sons to Buckhannon for the first event. Chas A Lawson executive director of the Clarksburg Community Chest also aims to attend his 36nd tourney, having started as a high school junior and attended every year despite measles school duties and business demands.
U S mayors urge 450 million highway aid tied to city use with only 25 percent currently allocated for city routes. A resolution seeks extend ed rent control and a possible felony for wire tapping. Mayor Thom as D Alesandro of Baltimore leads calls, amid broader Chamber of Commerce debates on state budgets and university funding. Edelweiss law protection noted.
The United States flag gained its final two stars for Arizona and New Mexico in 1912. An umbrella bird of South America earns its name from a large forward crest that nearly conceals its bill. At Columbus's era some native Central and South American cultures approached the level of ancient Egypt and Babylon.
HOME gardeners hear more about hybrid tomato varieties resulting from cross breeding. Hybrids grow vigorously and yield more, but require richer soil and feeding. Euroeeana matures in 58 days with deep scarlet 5 to 8 fruit clusters. Big Boy at 78 days has strong foliage protecting fruit from sunscald.
Garden fillers suggest taking cuttings from geraniums and coleus for window gardens in water or soil. Start spinach, parsley, lettuce, and radishes early with periodic sowings. Transplant outdoors after bedding-out season. Remove winter mulches gradually and prune old flowering stalks from last year.
Confused ad style claims urge readers to stop talking and trust Carter's Pills for irregularity. It touts New York doctors endorsing a plan to drink water and break laxative habits, warning against dependence on laxatives and promising temporary relief without habit formation.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.