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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1950

Page

4

Paying for Inefficiency in Farm Policy and Brannan Plan Debates

A critique of U S farm policy argues current federal subsidies shield inefficient producers, raising prices for consumers. It discusses the Brannan plan to let market prices form while compensating losses, and urges aiding transitions without guaranteeing profit to all farms. It also notes possible new quotas to curb overproduction in the dairy sector.

Jsny Brannan Congress Cor

Animal fair advert and obituary jumble in one item

A mixed clipping shows a buffalo and other animals for sale addressed to C Otto Ruess, plus an obituary for Mrs Myrtie Smith aged 80 who died at Grafton City hospital after a three week illness. It notes her birth in Marion county January 15 1870 and that Lee B Smith is deceased.

Animal Fair Chicago C. Otto Ruess C. Otter Ruess Myrtie Smith West Main Street Grafton City Hospital

Neat burglary tale from Wilmar piggy bank caper

A careful thief broke into Mrs. Ann Mayer’s piggy bank in Wilmar California by cutting a small neat hole near the coin slot. He emptied 25 dollars in coins and neatly returned the money to the closet shelf where it was kept.

Wilmar Calif

Star Ruby Bracelet Mystery in Jewelry Shop

Dustin obsesses over a claimed perfect star ruby bracelet shown by Walter Voorland. The jeweler explains synthetic stones and the rarity of true asterisms, while Celia and Dustin debate value versus authenticity as the bracelet goes on sale. Dustin suspects a con as the talk turns to genuine versus synthetic gems and the bracelet is worn.

Voorland Lucy Jayne Mark Ella Dustin Mike Catherine of Russia Mark Dustin Wacelet Shayne Lucy Hamilton Dustin Celia I Voorland Dustin Lee Mr. Voorland Shayna Omar Walter Voorland Wien Walter” Voorlangs Finima Nis

Spencer State Hospital seeks bids for clinic building

State Board of Control called for bids on a $500000 Spencer State Hospital clinic building to house 83 patients not needing full treatment. Bids open May 25. Also notes on cleaning stains and moving heavy furniture without floor damage.

Spencer Spencer State Hospital State Board of Control iTreasurer L. Steele Potter

Washington March of Events Across Closed Hearings

A summary of early 1950s U S political debate notes a closed door congressional atomic watchdog hearing planned for May examining international atomic energy control. Key witnesses include Dean Acheson Omar Bradley Atomic Energy Commission and US representatives to the United Nations. The piece also covers tax evasion comments by Harry Bingham and shifts in Eisenhower Byrnes alliance plans.

Congressional Atomic “Watch Dog Uar Dean Acheson Omar N. Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff Atomic Energy Commission United States United Nations Brien McMahon Connecticut Atomic Committee Harry Bingham United States Foreign Aid Mission France House Bingham America

Bracelet sale tests Dustin vow on the anniversary

Mark Dustin eyes an extravagant star ruby bracelet priced at 180000 with plans to insure it. Voorland outlines terms while Dustin seeks a disinterested appraisal and a rapid payment flow to gift Celia for their Friday Miami event. Lucy and Shayne observe, torn between shock and awe.

Celia Mark Dustin Ceil Mark Shayne Lucy Dustin Voorland Mr. Voorland Celia Dustin Mike Mr. Dustin Earl Randolph Mr. Randolph Denver Miami White Temple Crowthers Buckleya Bastrop

Classified For First Insertion Rates And Offers

Classified ad rates and examples show a minimum charge of 75 cents. Listings include for sale items, lost item, help wanted a male or female with steady income from Watkins products. Contact details include Rose Marys Green House 402 Maple Ave 1327 and B K Shuey Box 157 Sta A Columbus Ohio. Multiple dates indicate publication segments.

Rose Mary's Green House Maple Avenue Zin Music Supply Famous, Watkins Products Grafton B. K. Shuey Sta. A Columbus Ohio

Car owner needed for Nut and Amusement merchandising machines

Opportunity advertises a part time six hour weekly role servicing a route with new Nut and Amusement merchandising machines. Potential income up to 400 dollars monthly and up to 6600 dollars cash capital fully secured. Applicant must be dependable with references. Include phone in application Box C Grafton Sentinel. May 4.

Notice of fiduciary accounts before commissioner of accounts

Kathryne Lilly Knight guardian of Roy A Knight minor The First National Bank of Grafton surviving executor of the will of Alys B Thorn deceased Robert J Maloney administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Edna B Maloney deceased Notice given May 205 Commissioner of Accounts John K Burdett Taylor County West Virginia

Kathryne Lilly Knight Roy A. Knight First National Bank of Grafton Alys B. Thorn Robert J. Maloney Edna B. Maloney John K. Burdett Taylor County W. Va

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