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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1955

Page

6

Fellowsville High to Graduate 15 Diplomas Tonight

Fellowsville High will award 15 diplomas at an 8 p m commencement in the school auditorium. Rita Rae Criss and Betty Sue Dugan head the class as valedictorian and salutatorian. guest speaker Professor Albert S. Sturm of West Virginia University will address the graduates.

Rita Rae Criss Betty Sue Dugan Fellowsville High School W. H. Goodwin Miss Criss Jerry Criss Fellowsville Preston County VFW Thespians Miss Dugan Howard Dugan Marquess John Cliborn Newburg Hebb Freda Denison Lawrice Losh Donald Lee Bolyard Edward Lee Bolyard Wanda Pauline Clarkson Randall Eugene Goff William Lee Hovatter Sharlene Matlick Shirley Madeline Murray Lois Gene Rankin Bina Lee Shahan Rosco Burke Stevenson Marlene Rae

Final Touches For Big Parade Set For Tonight

Grafton's 1958 Memorial Committee will hold its final session tonight at 8 in the V P W hall to add finishing touches to Mondays Memorial Day parade and observances at the National Cemetery. New arrangements reported from veterans groups include wreath presentations by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars at the cemetery. State and department officials will be present, with wreaths honoring war dead marking a new observance. A council discussion on alley obstructions in Loveland addition followed, with civil action noted as recourse if unresolved.

Grafton American Legion Charles Wells Legion State Department National Cemetery Department E. Brandt Fairmont Bickel Wells Oid le V.F.W Richard Rundle Bessie van Welisburg Gratton Beryl G. Jones

Grafton Leader Renews Call For Better Street Work

Business leaders criticize ongoing debts and street paving plans, noting Main Street traffic and auto mobility issues. Leonard urges listening to honest local professionals over a few influential men, praising improved police behavior and community progress toward water meters, hospitals, schools, and clean politics.

Main Grafton Leonard

Youthful Driver Fined For Reckless Driving

Kenneth Shingleton aged 19 of Rt J Grafton was fined 25 dollars and 1 dollar costs in Police Court after pleading guilty to reckless driving. He was arrested Tuesday night by City Police for speeding on High and Grand Streets. Card of Thanks thanks neighbors and friends for support after the deaths of Muriel V. Keene and Herman F. Golden.

Kenneth Shingleton Rt. J. Grafton

Harry D Menear Dies In Arizona Rites Wednesday

Harry D. Menear 32 of Fairmont died Tuesday in Tucson Arizona. Born July 10 1922 in Grafton he was a book salesman affiliated with the EUB church. Survived by father Harry B Menear Grafton mother Ola Griffith Anderson widow Virginia Hughes Menear daughter Sharon sister Bonnie King Silver Springs Md. Services 1 p m Wednesday Bartlett Funeral Home with VFW post 629 Fairmont handling military rites burial National Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Monday.

Harry D. Menear Pairmont Tuscon Ariz Grafton Harry B. Menear Ola Griffith Anderson Virginia Hughes Menear Sharon Fairmont Bonnie King Silver Springs EUB Church Bartlett Funeral Home C. V. Tate National Cemetery VFW

Street Repair Fund Approved for Grafton Streets

The council discussed funding methods for street repairs in Grafton including McGraw Avenue and Warder Avenue. Residents Romine and others urged improvements or scraping, with plans to scrape and fill holes if major work is not feasible. Dr. R. D. Stout, candidate for Council, spoke at the meeting.

T. J Klauenberg McGraw Avenue Lear Grafton B. L. Romine Warder Avenue Romine Loar R. D. Stout

William Steele Ex Resident Dies In Warren Ohio

William Steele aged 58 formerly of Grafton died at his Warren Ohio home. He leaves four sons two daughters three sisters and three brothers. Burial will be in Webster cemetery Grafton with committal services at 2 p m Sunday. Robert s Funeral Home Warren will conduct another service on Saturday. Iain Purman Funkhouser was moved to the Civil Service Board for action. Loar referred to Council an article on filling vacancies via appointment by remaining members citing the city charter.

Loveland Addition Stout Frank Crislip Grafton William Steele Warren Webster Cemetery Roberts Funeral Iain Purman Funkhouser Civil Service Board Loar

May 20 Weekend Visit At Ivendale Dine & Dance

Ivendale Restaurant on Route 50 East invites patrons for a special weekend visit featuring steaks chicken and country ham options. A dining and dancing venue, the offer highlights local fare and entertainment in a casual setting.

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