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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1949
Page
4
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A Grafton Sentinel reader defends the Tygart Lake Development Corporation amid criticism of May 29 and July 4 boat races. He argues WMMN’s coverage and local ads should not burden the group, notes prior broadcasts in 1948, and asserts the Sentinel’s cooperation with WPDX. He states plans were coordinated with Mr Casner and emphasizes public benefit over advertising profits.
The Sentinel reports Harry Wilmoth Kennedy of Grafton Route 1 died yesterday at Pine Crest Memorial in Beckley at four p.m. Born March 9 1925 in Barbour County he was 34. He leaves three brothers Ray Julius Beryl and five sisters including Catherine Keenaty Sheila Kennedy Juanita Newnan Virginia Werower and Mellen Mayle. He worked for a Canton Ohio contractor. Service will be Tuesday at Mount View Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. DeCost officiating. interment in Mount View Cemetery. Friends may call Bartlett Funeral Home after 4 p.m. today. भारत has established an Institute of Paleobotany at Lucknow for fossil plant study.
Ingrid faces Molly Biddle about a secret marriage to Judge Lande and the risk of friendship breakage. McGregor arrives with news of Sophy Brandt and a hidden .38. Tension rises as past threats, a Flower Show, and a pistol discovery swirl through the scene.
In a lighted trailer scene, Ingrid’s secret erupts as Judge Lender’s marriage shocks the group. Deb and Molly B argue over secrets and motives while talk of a watcher and the safe opening hangs in the air. The dialogue hints at tensions and upcoming confrontations in the circle.
Plans for Memorial Day at the National Cemetery proceed with an Army Band and eight others, an early morning concert, and a parade with soft ceremony music. General McClure is a lively speaker. Sunday boat races aim to draw larger crowds than prior years. Voters of Grafton discuss councilman race and city government issues amid favorable climate notes and criticism of Defense Secretary Johnson.
Kenhill Construction of Charleston submitted the lowest bid for the bathhouse project, Harman Brothers of the city the second low at 53,041.22, and Shaw Construction of Morgantown the third low at 58,500. About 54,000 is expected to fund the limestone concrete bathhouse intended to serve 800 bathers and 150 feet long, with completion planned within 180 days from contract day.
The report notes only one major domestic bill passed in four and a half months, rent control, not fully aligned with Truman’s wishes. It outlines battles over taxes and spending, possible tax boosts, and efforts to revise Taft Hartley labor law amid national emergency strikes. A separate item mentions Gandhian philosophy taught in Bombay schools.
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