Movie Star Wins Philadelphia Inquirer Golf Tournament
A movie star captured the $15,000 Philadelphia Inquirer tournament at Whitemarsh after a 276 total over 72 holes, setting a course record with a 66 on round two and finishing 12 under par. Joe Kirkwood Jr led a star-filled field, outpacing Johnny Palmer, Bobby Locke, Fred Hans Jr, and Lloyd Mangrum as 1948 champion Palmer finished second.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer
Joe Kirkwood, Jr
Hollywood
Joe Paldoka
Whitemarsh Country Club
Todd
Joe
Johnny Palmer
Badin
Ned
Kirkwood
Bobby
Locke
Fred Hans, Jr
New Orleans
Lloyd Mangrum
Chicago
Jim
Francisco
Grafton Girls Listed As Potomac State Grads
Irene Andrews Mary Vogel and Eleanor Grimes of Graf ton are among 126 graduates tentatively listed for Potomac State School of West Virginia University. Commencement is at 10 a.m. May 30 in the College Auditorium with Dr James F Bender addressing and Dr C C Ellis delivering the sermon at 8 p.m. May 29 in the College Gymnasium.
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Irene Andrews
Luzadder Street
Eleanor Grimes
Lincoln Street
Mary Vogel
West Main Street
Grafton
Potomac State School of
West Virginia University
James F. Bender
James P. Bender
National Institute For Human Relations
Dayton
Ohio
Columbia University
New York Times
C.C. Ellis
Juaniati College
Simday
Defense Chief Forrestal’s Sudden Health Crisis and Death
The account recounts James Forrestal’s March 28 exit and March 28 to April 2 sequence leading to his hospitalization for a breakdown. He later died after jumping from a hospital window amid criticism of his performance as secretary of defense and questions about authority and unity of the armed forces.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Harry Hopkins
Secretary of the Navy
Knox
Ernest J. King
Hull
Eisenhower
Marshall
Forrestal
Johnson
Defense
Congress
Tornado Devastates Towns Leaving Hundreds Homeless
A severe twister struck Shelburn and nearby Clay City, damaging 231 homes and destroying two churches amid widespread destruction. Property damage estimates reach between three and four million dollars with 18 other structures damaged and over 7,000 residents affected. Dozens were injured and many left homeless as the storm tore through the western Shelburn area and skirts of Terie Hae.
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Tngst
Ness
Shelburn Tay
Terie Hae
Hoffman Testimony Reveals Withdrawal From Politics
Hoffman testified on May 16 behind closed doors and said he wants no part of politics. The remarks were released today by the appropriations committee, highlighting his stance while addressing questions about his political future.
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Gressman
Hoffman
Appropriations Committee
Civil Air Patrol to Hold First Regular Meeting Tonight
The Civil Air Patrol announces its first regular meeting tonight at 7 30 in the MCA with acting commander William K Young. Open to all youths eighteen years and older, applications will be available at the meeting and classes will begin once enough enroll.
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C.A.P
William K. Young
C. A.P
C A.P
Parrish Agency Promotes Grand Street Property Bundle
Brownlow Park area listing by Parrish Agency highlights a spacious eight room house with basement furnace and bath at 113 Grand St and a four stall concrete block garage behind the lot fronting High St. Also included is King’s Grocery store with a five stall garage on Grand St about 14 blocks from the house. property could bring $150 monthly rent, higher if used as home and business. Sale available as a whole or separate units. Contact Parrish Agency for details.
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Grand St
High St
King’s Grocery Store
Parrish Agency
Sears Sponsoring Cooking School in Grafton West Virginia
Sears Catalog Shopping Service will sponsor a cooking school on May 26 at 7 30 p.m. in the Junior High School auditorium Grafton W V. Miss Mary Mathews of Monongahela Power Co will demonstrate Sears Kenmore and Cold Spot appliances while Miss Geer explains care and use of electrical devices. Local organizers Miss Gawthrop Moore Rutherford and Mrs Zeppa Ash promote the event. Free prizes offered to attendees who register at 68 West Main Street, no admission charge.
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Aes
Trelay
Grafton
W. Va
Mary Mathews
Monongahela Power Co
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Sears Kenmore
Cold Spot
Geer
Alice J. Gawthrgp
Arlean A. Moore
Ruby E. Rutherford
Zeppa Ash
Sears Catalog
Neveryone
Sears
West Main Street
Grant Canyon Descent Below Plateau Height
The Grant Canyon in certain areas drops from four thousand to five and a half thousand feet below the surrounding plateau. For meeting attendance flexibility contact William K. Young acting commander by phone Grafton 438 J.
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Grant Canyon
William K. Young
Grafton
Debtor in Rutland Jailed Over Civil Judgment
Army veteran Ralph J. Fugatt, 29, has held his seven week old son Mark in the county jail in Rutland Vermont for two months as he sits in jail for failing to pay a civil court judgment. The court's age old law risks a lifetime imprisonment for nonpayment.
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Rutland
Ralph J. Fugatt
Mark
Fugatt
International
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