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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1950
Page
4
The Bureau of Mines reports the soft coal industry set new safety marks in 1949. Lost-time injuries fell 32 percent from 1948’s record, and 1949 was the first calendar year without a major disaster. Foremen receive safety training and enforcement, contributing to industry progress and better safety standards nationwide.
A fragmentary report from Grafton describes a big parade with Thien riding a beautiful float. A famous columnist attended the business banquet at an unidentified chapel, but the text is incomplete and details are unclear.
South Grafton recounts attending a homecoming game and enjoying the half-time entertainment. She notes it was her first college game, felt excitement despite the University team losing, and shares her overall enjoyment. The sewage discussion continues with Mr Decker reporting on a citizens meeting including Orval Ball and others.
Lie, a Nationalist government official, arrived in New York after London and Moscow trip. He predicted potential efforts to bridge differences between Russia and Western powers and met leaders in Paris and London to discuss ending the cold war and easing tensions.
President Truman declined to discuss UN Secretary General Lie's view that the Cold War could be settled through negotiation. He said he knows nothing of Lie's settlement efforts and would not address the three power arms deal for the Middle East. He did, however, praise a Washington Post proposal for a national security commission to study major security aspects.
The Elks three day session continues at nine with a Grand Ball to follow. Dr. Robert South Barrett, past grand exalted ruler of the Bis and resident of Alexandria Virginia, will speak at the Memorial Service held Friday at the Fourth Street Church.
Mike Shayne shifts the chase from New York to Miami. He plans a meet with allies at three in Dustin’s suite, then heads to Randolph with Miss Naylor guarding a patient and a staged ransom payoff. A box of paper slips and a phony bracelet scheme tests trust and timing.
A 1950 newspaper column notes White House souvenirs for voters, with handling costs from 50 cents to 100 dollars, as the White House is being rebuilt except for exterior walls. It mentions Senator H A Smith of New Jersey and his role in defeating Taft’s Marshall Plan proposal.
The article recalls a former Grafton parsonage pastor of the Methodist church and notes 2,500 Elks from 130 West Virginia lodges in Wheeling for a major event. It covers upcoming school-year activities with Dr Harold C Metzner of Trinity Union Methodist Church Providence Rhode Island delivering the keynote, The Way to Win. The ceremony includes Grafton High School principal Malvin L Mackey presenting diplomas with Wiliam A Coll dent of the Taylor school board assisting.
The notice lists 4¢ per word for the first insertion and 3¢ per word for consecutive insertions with a 2¢ per word rate for longer sequences, a 75¢ minimum charge, and cash in advance. It includes sample ads for appliances and loans and notes openings for a society reporter and route work with compensation. It specifies no phone ads and gives contact details in Morgantown and Baltimore.
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