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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1957

Page

8

Strawberry Time Arrives In Taylor County FFA Boys

Strawberry time reaches Taylor county as Graf ton FFA members including Estel report picking and marketing berries. Boys such as Dallas Gull John Garner Floyd Summers Paul Rinko Gary Lantz and more have totals from 7 to 45 quarts with adult grower Chester Sharp at 84 quarts. Report notes berry quality and tourism potential for the county and local businesses.

Taylor County Estel Grafton FFA Dallas Gull John Garner Floyd Summers Paul Rinko Gary Lantz Edward Satterfield Ronald Gough Chester Sharp Charles Drennon Billy Haller Jerry Turner Jack Helm Dennis Helm Charles Newcome Pete Kinsey Blane Sharps Orles Hulderman Ross“Luzadder Estes William L. Woodruff Imowit Tak-1 Joma Park Carl George Jersey City N. J. Lev Vo-Ag Mnes

Parade to Feature 50th Anniversary School Event

A Saturday parade and five day celebration mark the fiftieth anniversary of a local school enrolling 396 students. Notable figures include pastor Ola DeMoss, a 1942 graduate, and the Takoma Academy training, with Ernie Ford appearing in a weekend program. The parade begins at 1 30 p.m. Saturday following a Friday night kickoff.

Takoma Academy Ola DeMoss Raylor County Boots Club Washington Missionary Col Q Sentinel Grafton Ernie Ford Woodruff West Demons Boots and Sad Virginia Conference of Seventh-Idne Club Ernie DeMoss

Obituary: Lovina C. Nicola Ball 86 of Grafton Rt 1

Lovina C Nicola Ball 86 of Grafton Route 1 died at home at 12 30 am after a year illness she had lived in Grafton 30 years former Barbour Preston counties She was survived by two sons Clarence and Herman one twin sister Barbara Prey eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren one son Stanley Ray Ball deceased Her husband Samuel Ball died in 1944 She belonged to the Church of the Brethren

Lovina C. Nicola Ball Grafton Lurcella Clarence E. Ball Herman C. Ball Barbara E. Prey Rt. 1 Helf Sprank Nicola Harry Nicola Stanley Ray Ball Church of the Brethren Ball Barbour Preston

John Custer 19 Hurt in Route 50 Crash

John Charles Custer, 19, of 330 Maple Avenue, suffered injuries after losing control on Route 50 and crashing into an electric pole. The crash caused $375 in damage and power outages. He was admitted to Grafton City Hospital. his condition to be updated after X-rays. Investigating officers said the mishap is under investigation.

John Charles Custer Maple Avenue Custer Grafton City Hospital

Man Succumbs At Land Sale in Flemington

Fred Gates of Flemington, 69, died after collapsing at a delinquent lands auction at the courthouse. He reportedly suffered a heart attack while just purchased property, fell on the steps, and died at Grafton City Hospital after ambulance transport. A bystander witnessed the incident around 10 10 am.

Fred Gates Flemington Grafton City Hospital Gates Bartlett the Sentinel

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