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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1950
Page
4
The piece argues that money spent across store counters sustains farms and factories, supports high employment, and drives better service and lower prices. It cites competition as a spur to progress, noting shoppers choose those earning their patronage and that all store types—from big chains to small specialists—benefit consumers with variety.
A business review notes major shifts since the last Census. Average hours worked by employees rise while the volume of merchandise per worker increases. Retail sales grow from 100 million to 126 million, with employment roughly steady. Decentralization from central hubs to regional stages fuels dramatic growth in small towns and rural areas, underscoring retailing’s vast importance to the American economy.
In Malaya Johore State Friday Mohammedan prayers at mosques drew low turnout until the Religious Department allowed women to attend. The change led to a noticeable rise in male attendance. Indiana joined the Union as the 19th state.
Dr John Kenna Jennings a prominent Washington dentist died Saturday in Bethesda Maryland He was born in Grafton sixty years ago a son of the late William and Alice Jennings A Georgetown University Dental School 1915 graduate he served as a naval dental corps lieutenant in World War I He helped organize the Capital Clinic Club serving as its president for six terms and helped found the Immediate Dental Service and Nutrition organization with that group
In a tense late-night sequence Shayne rushes to Lucy Hamilton’s bedside after she lies unresponsive with a skull injury. Dr Price confirms concussion while investigating a possible link to the prior heist, as Rourke and Dustin circle in the background.
The Washington singer Jody Miller, once named Miss Washington 1948, pursues a show business breakout in New York. A Washington disc jockey and publicist push her as Evelyn Knight’s successor, while Miller studies dramatics and hones a personality-driven style for a hoped major career.
Chinese Christians on Formosa issue an open letter to US Christians urging active aid and warning that Formosa faces danger. They claim God will not abandon them and accuse the United States of merely watching from the sidelines as the threat grows.
Mike Shayne finds his secretary Lucy Hamilton battered in his apartment as Dr. Price and a nurse tend her. Detectives Harvey and Richardson arrive to photograph the scene and question Shayne about who could have entered the unit. Shayne recalls his alibi, mentions a redacted past incident, and prepares to cooperate with investigators.
Shortly before his 108th birthday, Johnny Graves described nations as their own instrument of the devil. He urged keeping peace and avoiding war, arguing that no one wins in conflict and the next war would not be funny.
City officials discuss a taller masonry incinerator option while awaiting bids for garbage collection and hauling. May 20 is the bid deadline, with expectations bids will be lower due to new location and shared operating costs of the incinerator.
The three-power conference in London marks the first summit since hopes for Kremlin concessions faded, hailed as the war's most consequential meeting. Floral tributes and thanks are offered to friends, neighbors, and funeral staff for Commodore L. Boyce's illness and death. Mrs. Commodore Boyce, Adrian M. Boyce, Boyd Sutler and family extend appreciation.
Classified page details rates for first and subsequent insertions, minimum charges, and formats. It lists multiple sale items including a 39 Plymouth coupe, Fordson tractor, 41 Dodge parts, a 7 room home, and a 6 room house with bath. Also notes ads require cash in advance and provide contact names, locations, and telephone references. Public auctions, loans, and miscellaneous notices are included along with rental offerings for rooms and apartments.
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