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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1950

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Mother Of Mother's Day Speaker To Be In Congregation At Andrews

The forty second Mother's Day sermon at Andrews Methodist church features Reverend Clyde W. Ash from Rivesville last October. His subject Our Mothers honors his 69 year old mother Mrs Anna Ash of Park West Virginia, and his father Clarence W. Ash plans to join the service with relatives in attendance. Mrs Antig Ash is also among the returning mothers at the service. Ash previously delivered a Mother's Day sermon in his Rivesville church.

Andrews Methodist Church Andrews Methodist Clyde W. Ash Rivesville Clarence W. Ash McGraw Paul H’ Ash Edward Tylor Park W. Va Ash Rivesville Church

Air Force looks for bomber crewman after midair loss

A B 36 bomber over Salome Arizona during a Fort Worth Texas to California training flight lost a bombardier who was sucked from the plane when the cockpit pressure failed at 28000 feet. No parachute was seen as the window blasted open. This marks the first such B 36 incident for the air force, with two similar commercial aviation accidents noted.

Salome Arizona Fort ‘Worth Texas California Air Force

Jaycee Head Attacks Legion as Pressure Group

Huntington, P. Cliff Cooper of Albuquerque California, national president of the State Junior Chamber of Commerce, calls the American Legion a pressure group in an informal address to delegates at the Jaycees annual convention. He singles out the veterans organization in relation to the Hoover commission. Jaycee page 4.

Huntington State Junior Chamber of Commerce American Legion Cliff Cooper Albra California The Veterans Organization Jaycees Legion Hoover Jaycee

Another Legal Round In Shooting Case Today

In Morgantown a twice delayed arraignment proceeds this morning for Vincenzo Stefanizzi charged in the fatal shooting of Paul L. Douglas, a coal company physician, at a ferry slip on April 17. Stefanizzi’s counsel seeks a copy of the statement from the state.

Morgantown Monongalia County Vincenzo Stefanizzi Coal Company Paul L. Douglas Stefanizzi

Paris Guest Visits Small Town Americans Hold Welcome

M. Andre LaChaux of Paris arrived with a pen pal link to Mrs. Earl Stimson and her husband at the First National Bank apartments. The French Army veteran tours a local life, plans to meet French class students, with Miss Barbara Cather directing lessons as he samples American hospitality and dining aboard the National Limited.

M. André LaChaux Paris France The National Limited Earl Stimson First National Bank Wagonlyt United States Cooks Tours and Company New York Stimson States

Taylor County Tax Checks Arrive This Weekend

Taylor County will receive tax refund payments totaling 19,499 in the coming weekend as part of a statewide distribution to 55 counties. The State Bankin[e] Fund Commission allocates 1,239,137 to the fund and the Board of Control 33,474 to cover hospital debts. Kanawha County gets 837,365 while Pendleton is 2,067. several counties receive various sums.

Pendleton County Amone

Rail Strikes Spread Across Railroads and Cities

Rail strikers extend walkout affecting Union Pacific lines in Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. The move targets St Louis and Appalachia divisions of Southern Railway, with about 200,000 workers idle and shipping rerouted to Washington. A 60 year old man described as mentally ill attempted suicide in Taylor county jail after disturbance charges. President Truman tours the nation promising to teach truth about the United States amid floods and foreign policy plans, heading to Chicago for a Democratic rally marking Jefferson’s election anniversary.

Los Angeles Union Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Los-Angeles St. Louis Appalachia Southern Railway Haseen Taylor County Washington Truman United States Fort Peck Dam Montana North Dakota Minnesota Nebraska Fort Peck Fargo Madison Wisconsin Chicago Jefferson Democratic National Committee William Boyle, Jr Boyle

Chennault Loses Bid Over Chinese Planes

Retired U S Major General Claire L. Chennault suffers another setback as the Supreme Court of Hong Kong rejects his Civil Air Transport receivership appeal. Police unload 60 crates of equipment from a ship bound for Tsingtao after London detains assets of former Nationalist lines pending ownership ruling.

Hong Kong United States Claire L. Chennault Supreme Court Delaware Corporation Civil Air Transport, Inc Tsingtao King George London Ines Reds Nationalist Airlines Chinese National Aviaton Corporation Central Air Transport Corporation Waneama

Local Jaycees Not Represented At State Meeting

The West Virginia Jaycees annual convention in Huntington features a planned speech by Cliff Cooper of Alhambra California on Hoover commission recommendations for government reorganization. Nominations show Huek C. Smith of Beckley as lone presidential candidate with over a dozen seeking the vice presidency. A drizzly afternoon golf match at Guyan Country Club crowned Glyde Sarver of Bluefield as winner, earning permanent possession of the cup after two prior victories.

National Junior Chamber of Commerce West Virginia Jaycees Huntington Cliff Cooper Alhambra California Hoover Commission Jaycee Huek C. Smith Beckley Guyan Country Club Glyde Sarver Bluefield Sarver

Hoffman calls for four fronts global cold war strategy

Paul G. Hoffman urged a four-front campaign to combat Communism. He argued free nations must unite on military, economic, political and informational fronts to win the struggle between the free world and the Kremlin. The Marshall Plan chief spoke at a Conference of Mayors event, asserting Western Europe and the United States acting together could force Russia to crumble.

New York Paul G. Hoffman Free World Kremlin Conference of Mayors Hoffman Europe United’ States Russia

Western Big Three Look At Far East

Western Big Three ministers shift focus from Europe to the Middle and Far East seeking definite decisions on urgent Asiatic problems. The London meeting ends with agreement on German role in the western camp while Trygve Lie works in Moscow after the talks.

Washington Europe Middle Far East London United Nations Trygve Lie Moscow

Eagles Club Raid at Kingwood Seizes Machines and Arrests

State Trooper reports raid on the Fraternal Order of Eagles clubroom in Kingwood seized 12 slot machines in an earlier raid and three more in the latest operation. Steward David House was charged with keeping and showing gambling devices, posted 1500 bond to appear before Magistrate Paul W Morris. House also fined 100 dollars and costs.

Pole Order of Eagles Kingwood H. E. Parks David House House Paul W.morris

Senate probes industries over unemployment fears

Charleston reports a Senate Labor committee inquiry into coal oil silver and railroad sectors. Senators Neely of West Virginia and Thomas of Utah back the probe amid claims of a flood of foreign oil imports fueling job losses in the coal industry.

Charleston Senate Labor Committee Neely West Viginia Thomas Utah Executive Department Congress

Abandoned Car and Escapee Linked to Berkeley Mystery

In Berkeley Springs a three day old mystery centers on a slain red haired woman found near an old road. An abandoned car in Sharpsburg Maryland and rope hair and other items were sent to the FBI. Police consider John Shriver of Berkeley County linked. he escaped from Moundsville penitentiary.

Charleston Berkeley Springs Sharpsburg Maryland FBI Washington John Shriver Berkeley County Moundsville

Platoon of Marines Qualifies With Garand M1 at Parris Island

A Marine Corps recruit platoon at Parris Island recently completed basic marksmanship training with the Garand M1 service rifle. Of 67 recruits from states east of the Mississippi, nine fired expert, 34 sharpshooter, and 24 qualified as marksmen, meeting the course standard.

Parris Island 8. C Marine Corps Mississippi River

Budenz in Senate Clash Over Communist Probe

In Washington a Senate duel pits Dennis Chavez against Joseph McCarthy over the Communist Investigation. Ex-Communist Louis Budenz, now Fordham professor, becomes a focal point as Chavez declares Catholic faith and accuses Budenz’s use of the cross as a club. Budenz refuses comment while McCarthy calls Chavez a administration tool. Chavez vows to stay in the Senate longer than McCarthy and asserts independence.

Washington Senate Louis Budenz Fordham University New Mexico Dennis Chavez Joseph McCarthy Chavez Budenz Chaves Sai Lous Budenz McCarthy Joe McCarthy

Local Artists Arranging Show

The vacant Heflin store room is being prepared this week for an exhibition of varied art subjects. Produced by members of the local Student's League of Associated Arts.

Heflin’s Student's League of Associated Arts

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