Grafton Sentinel May 26 1954 front notices and rates
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Virginias
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Barbour
Preston
Smathern warns of near US war in Indo China
Florida senator George A. Smathern addresses the American Legion in St. Petersburg, recounting how close the US came to intervening in Indo China. He critiques Washington indecision, notes Britain’s change in stance with Anthony Eden, and discusses guerrilla warfare, foreign leaders, and the potential role of atomic weapons in a broader European conflict.
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American Legion
St. Petersburg
George A. Smathern
Florida
Indo-China
America
Uncle Sam
Washington
Anthony Eden
Britain
United States
Southeast Asia
Indo- China
Ramon Magsaysay
Philippines
Eisenhower legislative yardstick signals partisan depth
After a weekly meeting with President Eisenhower Republican leaders voiced confidence that most of the administration program would be approved by session end. Yet Knowland noted historic seaway backing by Eisenhower, while Democrats blocked the 28 year suffrage amendment and Taft Hartley changes. House Republicans halted Hawaii Alaska statehood bills and bipartisan farm price support remains blocked in committees. The measure of success rests on partisanship levels in each issue.
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Eisenhower
Senate
St. Lauwrence Seaway
Roosevelt
Truman
Congress
House
Hawaii
Alaska
Foretaste of Attack on Democratic Line by West Virginia Leader
Governor Wamama of West Virginia, leader of a Democratic state, signals party strategy by critiquing national leadership. He argues the party will challenge the president rather than the military hero, warning of a misled public by hero worship and false security. The speech targets 1952 era policies and anticipates Senate and House battles this fall.
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Wamama
Starland
West Virginia
Senate
House
Marland
World changes stun man released after 57 years
A Chicago man, Sam Hill, liberated from a life term at age 81 after 57 years in prison, notes drastic changes since 1597. He observes women dressing in masculine styles and new technologies like automobiles, airphones, radios, and television appearing in modern life, yet struggles to adjust to modern gender norms and fashion.
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Sam Hill
Chicago
Truth for Today Lets Ask the Bible Harvest Prayer
Ardith and Jeff, a farm couple, speak of hopeful crops after spring work. The piece urges prayer for protection of crops and herds during a three day Church-led harvest season and reflects on reliance on God's provisions amid war and peace.
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Ardith
Jeff
Globe Syndicate
Jury Panels Named for Preston County June Term
Preston County jurors for the June circuit term are listed with grand jurors and many petit jurors named. Grand jurors include Guy Crane Denton Reckart Homer DeHaven Bert Craig Carl Tucker and others. Petit jurors listed include Norman Mankins Paul Ridenour William Murray Charles Hersman and many more.
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Preston County
Guy Crane
Denton Reckart
Pleasant
Homer DeHaven
Bert Craig
Kingwood
Carl H. Tucker
P. O. Hovatter
Lyon
Arlie Rothl
Trevor Shackleford
Valley
Herbert Hovatter
Clay B. Wilson
Smith Garlitz
Clayton E. Hara
David P. Stemple
John T. Fike
Melvin C. Stemple
Thomas H. Lantsz
Clarence W. Sell
Herbert O. Radabaugh
Dallas E. Reckart
King Metheny
Wayne Friend
Guy Fullmer
Charles Everly
Lee R. Darby
Worley Glover
Floyd J. May
Charles & Bryte
Harold Herring
Ivan T. Spiker
Prentice Ervin
Ray D. Weaver
Fred C. Conley
Dennis Holmes
Glen Massi
Vernon Squares
Truman Bdyard
Dayton Menear
Junior P. Wolfe
Carl Fortney
Wade Burns
Earnest D. Hovatter
Joseph E. Taylor
James L. McMillen
Howard E. Whetsell
Samuel Freeland
Paul Styder
Joseph Awman
Brett Summers
Archie Chrristopher
T. W. Collins
Moatsville D Semmelman Farm Club Meets At Felton Home
Moatsville is the site of the Moatsville D Semmelman Farm Club meeting at Mrs Felton’s Felton home with president Mrs Lillie Richman presiding. Rosa Semmelman led a devotional and Bible quiz. Felton won the prize. June meeting set for Mrs Kathleen Coffman’s near Mt Morris. Local guests include Pvt Ball and family. others discuss military, visits, and local notices.
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Vam Womens Club
Ferol Felton
Lillie Richman
Rosa Semmelman
Felton
Melman
Feral Felton
Richman
Sophia Utterbach
Kathleen Coffman
Rosa Semmelsman
Charles Richman
Mt Morris
D. c. Ball
Phillips
Pyl
Wilbert Ball
Pt. Benning
G. H
Rastie" Ball
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Far East
Pvt. Ball
Mrs. Ball
Pfe
Hayward Ball
Ft. Meyer
Earl . Reed
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
John Reed
Earnest Preeman
Germany
Leo Shaw
J. D. Semmelman
Donakimmelman
Philippi
Junior Nestor
Maryland
Charles Freeman
Evansville
L. D Freeman
Leon Frey
Logan
Tax Income Gains Charleston For WV Treasury 1993-94
State Tax Commissioner Milton J. Ferguson announced that Charleston receipts for the first ten months of the 1993-94 fiscal year totaled 44,205,166 dollars, four thousand seven hundred twenty dollars above the prior year’s comparable period. The report highlights rising tax intake as the West Virginia treasury strengthens.
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Charleston
Milton J. Ferguson
Public Works hears WV utility valuation growth requests
West Virginia state Board of Public Works will hear June 1 to 3 on whether the $761,639,700 tentative utility property valuation for tax purposes is fair. The Tax Department notes a $41,197,000 rise over 1953, with about half due to railroad property and a new formula blending Murphy’s plan with a railroads expert. Several utilities including AT&T, Chesapeake & Potomac, Potomac Light & Power, Norfolk Western, B and O, and others have applied for hearings. Fifty-one Ringwood High School students are on the honor roll for the fifth six weeks across seniors to eighth grade, led by high marks in multiple classes. Tonight marks commencement exercises for 28 Newburg High seniors. principal speaker is Dr. T. J. Kallsen. The graduates are listed. The island of Socotra exports ghee, aloes, and dragon's blood.
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Charleston
State Board of Public Works
West Virginia
John R. Murphy
Tax Department
Murphy
Department
Syear
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co
Potomac Light & Power Co
Norfolkk É Western
Ringwood High School
Kreshman
Lillian DeBerry
Ss Hood
Mary Kidwell
Robert Knight
Marjorie Losh
Patricia Shirley
Ronald Schultz
Richardsa
Charlotte Wotring
Newbury Notes Of Interest Residents visit and local changes
Mrs Hilda Dewitt hosts notes of interest as Charles Pyles and son visit Elkins, Grace Pyles returns, Richard Turnley and others visit from Arthurdale, Kingwood, and Mason towns. Nell Harter buys John Lambert property. Ashes move into Harter home. Cline and Haller Lumber Co. relocate near Fred Felton home. Local revival attendance noted. Store sold to Jackie Reed, management begins June. School closes May 28. Eve Poling organizing a picnic. Semmelman siblings noted. Pfe Freeman visiting from Ft. Benning. several families visiting relatives. May events and personnel changes listed.
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Charles Pyles
Elkins
Grace Pyles
Richard Turnley
Arthurdale
Dan Brandelino
Richard Iman
Kingwood
Masontown
Nell Harter
John Lambert
Water Street
Sam Ash
Harter
Darrel DeWitt
Virginie Chidester
Dennis Shaw
Lee Shaw
Arnold Price
Gene Ritter
Portsmouth
Cline and Haller Lumber Co
Fred Felton
Long Run
G. A. Price
Jackie Reed
Denis Shaw
Harter Robinson
We Grafton City Hospital
Pfe
Robert Freeman
Ft. Benning
Coda Freeman
Ray Duckworth
Hob Carmen
Broaddus Hill
Eve Poling
JH. Semmelman
Philippi
Donald Semmelman
Bres Deater
Barbour County
Sheriff seeks bloodhounds to curb county wanderers
Humboldt County Sheriff Charles Raab petitions the board for two bloodhounds amid a rising number of missing persons cases in Eureka California. The piece notes local history references, including mention of the first transcontinental telegraph line completed in 1861 at Clarksburg and visits by Mr and Mrs Clifford Harding and their Morgantown relatives.
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Eureka
Calif
Humboldt County
Charles Raab
County Board of Supervisors
Ste
Clarksburg
Clifford Harding
Morgantown
Charles Lee
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