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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1949
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel states that Associated Press dispatches are exclusive for publication, with rights reserved for special dispatches. It invites voluntary communications or letters to the editor, must be signed, and will publish only material suitable for general interest.
The piece notes Ireland reduces its budget from 282 million to 262 million by cutting waste rather than slashing welfare or education. It argues Ireland benefits from not preparing for war while warning the United States could trim taxes if war were forgotten, relying on Britain for defense.
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A compact page fragment features a daily cryptogram puzzle using LONGFELLOW as the key, plus scattered notes on horticultural, industrial, and agricultural trivia. It mentions Ellison’s 1868 electrical vote recorder bid, farm accident statistics, and state-by-state mineral and metal production leadership across the United States and territories.
New York reports that the four networks will use a unified plan to keep local times aligned with daylight or standard time. April 24 is the effective date. Live daytime programs will stay on daylight schedules and recordings will replay an hour later to match standard time. Television may adopt a film recording method, kinescope, if equipment becomes widespread. Tonight’s NBC slate lists Henry Morgan delays, Cavalcade Drama, Howard Barlow Concert, and more.
The Women's Society of Fellowsville church gathered Thursday evening in the school gym with Mrs. Kate Bolyard hosting. Attendees included Pearl Adenour Helen Jean Jones Mary Ett a Wolfe Bess Hardest Ella Bolyard Lora Bolyard Lu la Weaver Lottie Hebb Lenora Albright Nathalie Holsinger Avig ail Woodward Madge Reed Opal Bolyard Leo Bolyard and Ada Woodward. Visitors listed include Marie Bolyard Sarah Knotts Nellie Knotts Cara Sue Woodward Doris Ann Lohr Mary Louise Gainer and Rever end Nottingham plus James and Jimmie Nottingham and Mr. Hardesty. Delbert Knotts has recovered from a nasal operation and returned to work as an American Tea salesman after a recent Elkins sales meeting. Other notes cover TV listings and local notices. several residents are mentioned for illness, travel, and family events. Birth announced for Larry Wayne Foreman born March 22 to Mildred Haddix and Billy Foreman.
Donna presses for truth as Mark consoles her amid fear of a staged accident. Mrs. Colwell and Jean face past betrayals and a hidden affair eight years earlier. Donna recalls her sixteenth birthday shock and David's protective stance, while hopes rise for locating a missing father. The scene shifts between tense suspense and intimate revelations within the household.
Jerry L. Foley 35 Fireman 1/C U S N R killed in action April 6 1945 Okinawa to be reburied. Born Meyersdale Pa Nov 5 1908 son of Mrs Mary Foley and the late Michael Foley. Surviving include widow Catherine Kenny Foley Tunnelton two brothers and two sisters. Body to arrive Knotts Funeral Home Tunnelton Monday. Funeral Wednesday 10:30 Hawesville Catholic Church and burial in church cemetery. Civilian notices follow.
Readers advised to loosen baked on food by filling pans with boiling water and covering tightly to trap steam. The steam softens dried residue, after which pans wash easily. A stray garbled line mentions an insect but is unclear.
Preston district scouters convened at Kingwood High School March 22 with Dr. Fred Beerbower directing. Wallace Dawson reported on a Governor trip to Charleston. a filmstrip on advancement was shown. a May 6 8 camporee at Camp Pokaweu was planned. leather emblems were awarded to eight Rowlesburg seniors. new troops were discussed in Newburg Masontown and Tunnelton.
Newburg High selects Bolts and Nuts, a three act comedy by Jay Tobias, as its annual Thespian Play Troupe 616. Cast includes Benita Bolt, Lutie Spinks, Rebecca Bolt, Dr Hippocrates Jay, and many others. Pep Club banquet honored basketball boys with St Patrick theme at the high school.
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