Alta Lee Sloan Acclaimed Winner Of Essay Contest
The Women’s Club of Grafton awarded a cash prize at its May dinner at Andrews Methodist Church to Alta Lee Sloan for the best essay on Books That Influence Me. Sloan, daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Sloan, was chosen from St Augustine and Grafton Senior High seniors.
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Women’s Club of
Grafton
Grafton Senior High School
Alta Lee. Sloan
R. C. Sloan
Sloan
Paul Ma Jone
Andrews Methodist Church
St. Augustine and Grafton
T. W. Heironin
S, Jr
Harry Friedman
William Tuner
H. A. Kunst
Arab Pasha warns postponement takes war risk in Jerusalem
Azzam Pasha says stopping fighting now is only a short postponement before more deadly battles. He reports Arab forces can destroy Jewish strongholds around Jerusalem but favors limiting casualties until the final outcome. UN cease fire debate fuels concern as a big power spokesman hints at strong Security Council action. Warren Austin notes seriousness and the U.S. considers options as missions evacuate in Cyprus.
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Azzam Pasha
Arab League
Amman
Transjordan
Israel
Jerusalem
United Nations
U. N. Sccurity Council
Holy Land
Inter_national
Palestine
Warren R. Austin
U. S
Lake Success
U. S. State Department
Cyprus
Middle
Poppy Day Proclaimed in Grafton by Mayor Dotson
Mayor Russell G Dotson issued a proclamation designating Saturday May 29 as Poppy Day in Grafton urging citizens to wear the Memorial Poppy in remembrance of wartime service and those who died. The proclamation notes veterans' sacrifices and the tradition of wearing the poppy before Memorial Day.
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Russell G. Dotson
Grafton
United States of America
City of
Six County Girls Selected to Attend Girls State
Six Taylor County girls were chosen to attend Girls State at Jackson Mills the week of June 13. Recipients include Barbara Ann Bogers Grafton High Rotary Club sponsor Mary Margaret Keener Grafton High American Legion 40 and 8 sponsor Nancy Rohrbough Grafton High Taylor County Post No 12 American Legion Camilla Bradford St. Augustine High American Legion Auxiliary unit No 12 Vera Hyvi Flemington High Lions Club sponsor The girls, all juniors, were selected for scholarship citizenship and other talents from upper halves of their classes. Selection is organized by the local American Legion auxiliary with Mrs. George Vogel as chairman.
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Taylor, County
Jackson Mills
Barbara Ann Bogers
Grafton High
Rotary Club
Mary Margaret Keener
American Legion
Mary Ellen Vegon
Grafton
Nancy Rohrbough
Taylor County
Camilla Clare Bradford
St. Augustine
American Legion Auxiliary
Vera Hyvi
Flemington
Lions Club of
Economic shares and historic urbanization note
The excerpt notes housing and utilities as a major budget share behind food, mentions Italy and Spain as mercury suppliers in normal times, claims one day of every five dollars goes to food, and cites that only five percent of Americans lived in urban areas in 1780.
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Italy
Spain
United States
Cutright Infant Dies At Noon Yesterday
Carol Ann Cutright, daughter of Eugene and Bernice Jacobs Cutright, died yesterday at noon. Born May 17 at City hospital, she is survived by a sister, Patricia Yvonne Cutright, and her parents. Funeral under Knotts Funeral Home directions, Woodsdale cemetery burial.
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Cutright
Nus-Gay-oc
Carol Ann Cutright
Eugene
Bernice Jacobs Cutright
City Hospital
Patricia Yvonne Cutright
Harman Brothers Contractors
Woodsdale Cemetery
Knotts” Funeral Home
Senate Trade Act Extension Likely One Year Deal Jeopardized
Democratic leader Barkley said the senate environment favors trade policy while top Democrat George warned amendments threaten a three year extension. He supported a one year extension if crippling amendments are removed, as Taft agreed the administration can hope for only that.
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Tro
GOP
Senate
Barkley
Kentucky
George
Taft
Ohio
Republican Policy Committee
Big Name Band Headlines Holiday Dance In Paw Paw Pavilion
Central West Virginia fans plan to attend Fairmont Books holiday gala as Bobby Sherwood and his nationally famed orchestra debut in the region. Sherwood leads, writes material, plays guitar and trumpet, and sings, with attendance expected from Grafton, Clarksburg, Morgantown, Shinnston and nearby towns.
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West Virginia
Rugcutters
Pairmont
Paw Paw Pavilion
Bobby Sherwood
the Sherwood
West
New York
Glen Island
America
Bobby
Grafton
Clarksburg
Morgantown
Shinnston
House Ways and Means Republicans amend act wording
The quoted remarks reference amendments drafted by Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee. The speaker comments on the act’s language and questions the drafting approach, noting the political context and potential implications.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Tatt
Eating with gloves at formal events
The note discusses appropriateness of wearing gloves while eating and drinking at formal meals. It emphasizes etiquette guidance and social expectations for guests and hosts.
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Anlorgad
Prieninca Federal Tan
Grafton Jewelry Company
Weeymanires Keunaee Ooarts
Malone
Deug Ubemica, CO
Dotson
J. Everettong
B.S
John Loughridge Fordyce
Dorothy Lou Sterling
W. Mainet
Nancy Ware’ Edwards
Virginia Mat Debendarfer
Arizona
Grand Canyon
Asia
Security Council
Council
George Vogel
Eagles
Arthur Paige
Eagles Lodge
Penery Pete
Rae Pera
Nicerer Caes
Reer Sreicertis
Dixie
Bis
Ei Cs
Xanory
Tss
Tracy
Anne Ewrnnt
Ashley June Era LE Poesy
Nu Schlou
Robertson White
Eng Taylor
Eae Rania Ae
Ihe
Florsheim
Main BT
W.va
Fairmont Books
Ae “Tu
Gruen
Stanford
Loar Jewelry Store
Doctx
Malone’s Drug & Chemical Co
Court House
W. VA
Ralph Shahan
Washington Street
Béjare Street
Lusadder Street
Mackin Alley
Boyd Street
Bridge Street
Beech Street
Walnut Street
McGill Street
Gay Street
Joseph Ask
Barton’s
White
West Main
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