Church Soft Ball League Planned For Taylor County During Summer
The Grafton Ministerial Association announced a summer church softball league in Taylor County. Rev. Paul E. Trimpey, chair of the league rules committee, presented plans at a Wednesday meeting, adopting them for a six week season starting in late June. About eight teams are expected, with Mountain State Sports Center owner Herman Friedman donating a trophy. The session was led by Rev. O. J. Howarth, with Rev. Clyde W. Ash and Rev. C. V. Tate on the committee. Trimpey also serves on the Taylor County Youth Planning Council.
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Mountain State Sports Center
O. J. Howearth
Clyde W. Ash
C. V. Tate
Youth Planning Council
Elks Ball Club Heads to Lumberport to Face Coal Service Chiefs
The Grafton Elks travel to Lumberport to meet the Coal Service Chiefs of Lumberport Saturday afternoon on Aspen Field. Manager Shakey Paugh urged all Elk players able to make the trip to assemble at Beech Street Service Station at 1 p.m. The note continues from page one with accompanying graduation and community events.
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Coal Service
Lumberport
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Darling Diamond Gag Turns on Suburban Courtship
In a ritzy Chicago suburb a garbageman earns compliments for his duties and wit, while a joke about anniversary jewelry unfolds. Joe Capper's Weekly cites a Hickey style twist with a feisty husband sidestepping extravagant gifts. Local boatsmen plan a Fremont race trip for Tygart River at 2 p.m.
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Joe Capper
Bennett Cerf
Kir
Reverend Colburn to Speak At Hill-Top Church
The Rev. Ralph Colburn youth director of the Brethren Church will be guest speaker at the Hill-Top church evening service Sunday. He will address the men and boys of the church and the Sunday School and speak to men and boys of the community at 1 30 p m Monday.
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Ralph Colburn
Natonal
The
Brethren Church
Mayor Proclaims Poppy Day in Grafton
Mayor Dorsey G Bolyard issued a proclamation declaring Saturday May 27 1950 Poppy Day in Grafton urging citizens to wear memorial poppies to honor those who died for America in World Wars I and II The proclamation cites the sacrifices of local young men and ties the tribute to The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary The article also briefly notes a gardening tip about weed cultivation and shallow roots.
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Grafton
Dorsey G. Bolyard
United States
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
City of
America
Counterfeit Cuban Money Scheme Tied to Dominican Coup
The report alleges Cuban money financed an attempt to overthrow the Dominican government with U S defendants charged for passing or conspiring to pass the counterfeit currency. The piece notes ties to Cuban officials and outlines expected legal actions and political implications amid ongoing bond debates and tax payer concerns. The text also references a missionary ceremony and remarks on titles in Islam, followed by gardening tips about shellac cauterizing agents and pest control for cucumbers beets and currants.
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Dominican Republic
United States
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