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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1948

Page

3

Briefly Told and Attending Funeral Notices

Visiting Pakente Miss Imogene Dever of Columbia University in New York returns June 2 to receive a Master of Arts degree. Mr and Mrs Harry Bolliger and daughter have come home after two weeks in New England. Mr and Mrs Ben Blackman and daughters plan to attend Jean Blackman’s graduation in Waynesburg. Capt Paul S Ward and son Chuck visit Attends Buddy Cassell’s funeral in Grafton. Albert Kunst and relatives attend Emma Haslup’s funeral. Britain writes on Palestine ceasefire as 21 British officers withdraw from the Arab Legion. Cadogan notes Brits not to serve in Palestine.

Pakente Imogene Dever Columbia University New York City M. L. Dever Blueville Harry Bolliger New England States Ben Blackman West Wilford Dorothy Jo Ann Waynesburg Jean Buddy Robert EB. Cassell Gettysburg Grafton Cassell Pfc James M. Nuzum Bluemont Cemetery London British Foreign Office Arab Legion Palestine Ernest Bevin U. S Lewis W. Douglas Foreign Office Bevin Douglas Britain Trans-Jordan United Nations U.N. Security Council Alexander Cadogan Lake Success Abdullah Cadogan

Portland's First Hopes Forged in Security Council Talks

Britain hopes to craft Portland's first through discussions in the security council. Its principles have not been sent to the United States government, a spokesman said.

Britain Security Council United States

Young People Fetterman Church Meet

The Young People group of the Methodist church held a meeting in the church hall. The session opened in the president and vice-president were absent. Miss Norma Murphy led the gathering and new business was closed. Secretary Miss Mar rie Robinson read minutes and Janice McDaniel reported the treasurer’s balance. The meeting ended with the Lord’s prayer and games during social hour. Refreshments were served by Gladys Murphy Norma phy Madale Shingleton Joe McDaniel Eva Carr Jean Marjorie Robinson Pauline Jr Mary K Boice Willie Lambert Carl Williamson Rich Williams Pie Harry Lee Wittman est L Bayres Rex Shaw Art me Snyder Rey Rogers Je Brown. Guests included Mrs. Katie Kener Virgil Lee Rogers and Mrs C F Hall.

Methodist Church Norma Murphy Marrie Robinson Janice McDaniel Gladys Murphy Norma Phy Madale Shingleton Joe McDaniel Eva Carr Jean Marjorie Robinson Pauline Jr Mary K. Boice Willie Lambert Carl Rich‘Williamson Fred Williams Pie Harry Lee Wittman Est L. Bayres Rex Shaw Artme Snyder Rey Rogers Je Brown Katie Kener Virgil Lee Rogers C. F. Hall

Meet Of Beta Phi Alpha Mu Chapter At Mrs Monn Ey Home

The Alpha Mu Chapter of Beta Phi held a regular meeting at Mrs Monn Ey’s home with Ferrena Dalligherty as co host. Plans were made to enter a float in the Moral 30th of May parade. Mona Delaney spoke on aquatic plants. Dessert was served to listed members. The next meeting will be a weiner roast at ip Towles on June 10. Recent studies note roses cut late in the afternoon keep longer than morning cuts.

Alpha Mu Beta Phi Ferrena Fugherty Mona Delaney Adama Maranee Jones Carolynne Martha Newton Virginia Ylor Bernita ‘Boylen Maryce Deakins Evelyn Dowell Floyd Pauline

May and June church and club meeting notices

Community events list meetings and gatherings across several organizations. The V F W auxiliary hosts a May 28 meeting at the V F W hall, the First Brethren church holds an adult Bible class at H H Mc Cartney's home, and Mountaineer Council No 44 meets May 29 at the V F W hall. A ground breaking service is planned for May 30 at the Friendly church. June 1 features a Judson Missionary society meeting at Mrs Firy Robinson's, and Circle No 2 of St Pauls W B S meets at 2 pm with Mrs Merritt Feather. The Ladies Aid of St Pauls Lutheran, Lynn Faulkner address, is set for June 4 at 8 pm.

V. F. W. Hall First Brethren Church H. H. McCartney St. Charles Street Mountaineer Council No. 44 United American Mechanics V.F.W. Hall Friendly Church Judson Missionary Society First Baptist Church Firy Robinson Maple Avenue Julia Bonafield St. Paul's Merritt Feather Ladies Aid Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church Lynn Faulkner West Knotts Avenue

Federal judge extends order amid unions fight over seizure

Goldsborough extended the order with consent from the unions and the justice department. Lawyers argued the 1916 law did not grant the president the right or make rail workers federal employees, and that the Railway Labor Act lacks authority to force unions not to strike after procedures. They also claimed the restraining order was improper for the District of Columbia where the unions are headquartered.

Justice Department Goldsborough Supreme Court District of Columbia

Washington floods force evacuations and meat supply fears

Evacuations expand as rivers crest, affecting Hanford workers and thousands in Washington. Portland warns meat shortages as a 30 foot Columbia River crest nears, halting packing plants. Eastern Oregon damage tops $500,000 with additional losses in Kimberley and Agassiz, British Columbia.

Washington State Hanford Atomic Plant Washington Oregon Portland Columbia Union County Kimberley B. C Agassiz

Foley Family Rites Set At Bartlett Funeral Home

Clinton W. Foley and Mrs. Roy Lee Rogers Jr of Grafton Dale Foley of Mc Laughlin SD and Mrs James Dorst of Toledo Ohio survive along with four Foley brothers James Russell Charles and Verne all of Ohio and nine grandchildren Friends may call after 3 p m today Funeral services will be at 2 p m Sunday at Bartlett Funeral Home with Rev F Carl Davis officiating Burial will follow in Bluemont

Clinton W.tin Foley Roy Lee Rogers Jr Grafton Dale Foley McLaughlin South Dakota James Dorst Toledo Ohio James Foley Delphos Russell Foley Dupont Charles Foley Verne Foley Bartlett Funeral F. Carl Davis First Presbyterian Church Bluemont

Boy admits trim and slaying of Nancy Schuler

A 14 year old boy Roy Adams allegedly admitted placing Nancy Schuler on a bed and weighting pillows on her head in an apartment on Grand Avenue near Northwest Side. Nancy, eight, was found smothered. police continue questioning Adams with no charges filed yet. A separate incident mentions a toy girl Toni Gay, injured, and Runaway page reference. Authorities report hospital treatment for another child and a hospital transfer for a wounded officer.

Roy Patrick Coughlin Nancy Schuler Nancy Coughlin Grand Avenue Roy Adams Adams George Adams Pov Donald

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