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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
8
Roy David Fulton of 502 Fletcher Street appeared before Mrs Ona C Jefferys after being arrested by State Trooper W D Sergent at the junction of Routes 50 and 119 on Monday. He paid $20 and costs on the charge of driving without an operator's card.
William A Keener 76 retired coal miner of the Astor community died at 3:55 PM after a five month illness. Born April 5, 1871 in Dodd Ridge County, he lived in Astor 40 years. Survived by wife Nancy Ann. children R Dewey, Charles B, Hubert W, Geneva Ewing, W Jasper and others. 3 sisters. 47 grandchildren. 61 great grandchildren. 1 great great grandchild. Body to Flemington funeral home. funeral plans incomplete.
Delbert Miller failed to appear in police court on speeding charges and was arrested by Patrolmen Moran and Messenger on Maple Avenue at 12 25 a m. Miller’s vehicle was a 1942 Chevrolet driven by Miller with Francis Lucas listed as owner.
A hospital landscaping phase ended as 114 shrubs were placed around the building including andora pfizer American arborvitae and American white spruce. Earlier 100 plants were set. J L Tetrick of Enterprise will return to topsoil with sawdust to retain moisture and curb weeds. The Woman's club committee paid 250 dollars as the first installment. Hospital awaits Harman Brothers bid to excavate grounds before further work.
Dr Trippett physician and surgeon opens offices tomorrow on the second floor of the First National Bank building, former Consumer Credit space. He moved his practice from Galloway where he served as company doctor for three years after earlier Buckhannon work. A World War I veteran, he trained at the College of Physicians and Surgeons Baltimore class of 1911.
The local VA office assists veterans with subsistence for on-the-job training and vocational schooling. It also helps veterans file pension claims, insurance, schooling, and related affairs, with several in trade school or on-the-job training in the county receiving support.
Eastern carriers raised rates in interstate service, boosting per mile from 4.3 to 3.5 cents and lifting round trip coach fares about 15 percent while Pullman rates rose around 4 percent. A single one way ticket minimum climbed from 10 to 15 cents. State bodies are expected to align intrastate fares with the higher interstate levels.
In Clarksburg the American Legionhishes of Clas burg announces the incorporation of Reppert Coals, Inc., Fleming ton with a $90,000 capital led by B G Reppert of Flemington and A R Reppert and S E Reppert of Bridgeport. Also chartered are Concrete Froducts Corporation in Ralegn county with $10,000 capital and incorporators Oscar C Waugh Florence N Waugh and Lee Ula Sarett. The 1947 American Legion Convention charter, Department of West Virginia, is issued.
Tests of the Tygart Valley River from the Grafton dam to Valley Falls by E A Seaman state fishery techn ician show pollution extremely low and conditions are suitable for fishing. Joseph W Powell aided Seaman and said fish were observed in plentiful quantities beneath the pottery bridge to the Grafton jam.
Lawrence W. Hall known as Farmer, longtime Flemington High School coach, is seriously ill at home after falling ill during a boating trip with his wife on the Tygart Valley river.
Whitney says the two unions will not launch a rapid strike and have not engaged in a fast escalation before. They note they did not strike until last year and argue that failing to cancel strike votes does not imply haste to use them.
Continued from page one the breaking and entering charges against the juvenile lads were postponed until today from a two week-old juvenile court session to allow time for further investigation.
It is estimated that Sandi Navajo Indian hogans in Al Arabian hold oil reserves exceeding three billion barrels. The entrance faces east and the reserves are considered substantial for regional energy prospects.
Reconstruction Finance Corporation officials and Baltimore and Ohio officials were recalled by a Senate Banking Subcommittee investigating an RFC loan to the carrier. Chairman Tobey indicated Russell L. Snodgrass would be called first as the inquiry resumes at 9 a.m. EST into extending an $80,000,000 RFC loan from 1944 to 1965.
Princeton May 22 Mrs Gerda Jones plaintiff in a $25000 alienation of affections suit against a Presbyterian minister and his wife disclosed today she had received an out of court settlement of $15900.
Fragmentary text notes demands for a United Nations probe into American policy in Turkey. A new leadership booklet criticizes actions of Russia and the United States while disputing claims that the British American alliance is arming Russia. It argues the main issue is American control in world politics.
James Bruce, a New York corporate executive and banker, is expected to be appointed ambassador to Argentina as George S. Melversmith concludes his term. Bruce is the son of the late William Bruce of Maryland.
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