Valedictorian and salutatorian named at Grafton High
Grafton High School announces the 1957 graduating class leaders. Valedictorian Linda Lucille Summers Snyder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 8 Q Summers, Rt. 3, Grafton, earns the top honor after four years of study and active involvement in groups including the Commercial Club, Social Etiquettes, Tri-Hi-Y, Teens, Dramatic Club, Student Council, and the National Honor Society. Salutatorian Patricia Ann Drennan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Drennan, 37 Addison Street, serves as vice president of the Commercial Club and participates in Dramatic Club, Y Teens, the National Honor Society, and the Re-Echo staff, reflecting strong academic and extracurricular commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Lucille Summers Snyder
Q. Summers
Rt. 3
Grafton
Patrick Snyder
Linda
Thee Commercial Club
Patricia Ann
Patty) Drennan
Arthur F. Drennan
Addison Street
Drennan
Commercial Club
Underwood Wins Governor Seat Amid Powerful Opposition
The article details Francis Underwood's rise from a strong campaign against Charleston mayor John Copenhaver and a entrenched Democratic machine to winning the West Virginia governorship by over 60,000 votes. He becomes the youngest state governor, moves to the executive mansion, earns 17 500 annually, and faces future national attention with ongoing speaking engagements and party interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Copenhaver
Charleston
Underwood
Sistersville
National Party
Nim
Governor Has Thrilling Career
The article profiles Grantsville native Underwood, his long public service in West Virginia politics, and a personal history through marriage to Missail on July 25 1948. It notes his 13 years in the Tyler County House of Delegates, role as GOP floor leader, and academic degrees including an A M from West Virginia University in 1952 with a thesis on The Legislative Process in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantsville
St. Marys
Underwood
Missail Hid
Cecilia Ann
Craig Hall
Salem
West Virginia University
West Virginia
House of Delegates
Tyler County
GOP
Funerals Announced for Local Residents
Funeral notices list services for Mrs Mary Agnes McElroy George Robert Crayton Dustin R Wilcox and others with times at Bartlett Funeral Home and MM Edward Lemmon Virginia L Bauer. Burials at Bluemont Smith Webster Woodedale Mt Calvary cemeteries and visiting hours at funeral homes.
Envelope found in Virginia linked to Mass plant mishap
Mislaid pay envelope from National Blank Book Co. plant in Holyoke disappeared for fourteen months. It turned up in a shipment of notebooks at a firm in Jamfolk, Virginia about 600 miles away, confirming the long strange route of the lost pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyort
Mass
National Blank Book Co
Jomfolk, Va
Taylor County Fair sponsor contest offered by Sentinel
A civic drive invites Taylor County residents to sponsor a candidate for the fair queen by renewing Sentinel subscriptions. No entrance fee, open to women 15 to 24, contest runs June 10 to August 5. Details available at The Sentinel office.
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Taylor County Fair
the Sentinel
The
Fair Association
Sentinel
Taylor County
Sentinel Office
Grafton Sentinel
Barta
Board of Judges
Calleo
Taylor County Fair Association
E. L. Marks
Taylor County Fair Queen Committee
Bauer Rites Set Friday
Funeral services for Virginia Sabol Bauer 38 of Pittsburgh and formerly Grafton will be at Bartlett Funeral Home Friday at 3 30 p m with Rev M J Hannon of St Augustine Catholic Church officiating Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery Friends may call after 7 p m today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Agnes McElroy
Bartlett Funeral Home
Rev. C. W. Scragg
Bluemont Cemetery
Funeral Home
Virginia Labol Bauer
Bartlett Powerel
M. J. Hannon
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Friends May Calst Funeral Home
Virginia Sabol Bauer
Pittsburgh
Grafton
St. Augustine Catholic Church
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Commuting Teacher From Alton Logs 65,000 Miles
Mrs. Doris Barnes of Alton who teaches in Portland Maine commutes daily and reports about 65,000 miles driven in the past two years as part of her teaching routine between Alton and Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton, N. H
Doris Barnes
Alton
Portland
State Police Investigate Two Accidents
State Police investigated two crashes on yesterday near Graf ton and Flemington. At 5:40 p.m. on U S Route 50 Jam es Ferguson of Alamogordo NM and Herbert Burton Stanley Jr of Braxton County WV were involved in a collision costing 600 dollars. Stanley was to appear June 1 before Justice of the Peace W C Lawson. A second wreck at 4:15 p.m. on State Route 77 involved Wesley L. Flynn and Clarence L. Wolford, both of Flemington WV, with 200 dollars in damage. Flynn faced charges for Ohio license in WV and defective brakes and will appear June 3 before Justice S R Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Rt
Grafton
James F. Ferguson
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Herbert Burton
Stanley, Jr
Braxton County
Stanley
Justice of the Peace
W.C. Lawson
Wesley L. Flynn
Flemington
Clarence L. Wolford
Flynn
Ohio
West Virginia
Wolford
Justice 5
R. Simmons
Lemmon Rites Set Friday for 89 Year Old Resident
Funeral services for M. Edward Lemmon 89 of 305 Beech Street will be Friday at 1 30 p m at Bartlett Funeral Home with Revs C V Tate and Noah Sullivan officiating. Burial follows at Woodsdale Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lemmon
Bartlett Funeral Home
C. V. Tate
Noah Gullivan
Woodedale Memorial Park
M. Edward Lemmon
Beech Street
Gratton City Hospital
Bartlett Funeral
Noah Sullivan
Church of the Nazarene
Woodsdale Memorial Park
Top Seniors Disclosed By St. Augustine School
St Augustine High School announces the 1957 valedictorian and salutatorian. Rose Scarcelli, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Scarcelli, earns honor points for four years and long service in student organizations. Norma Ann Keener, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Keener, is salutatorian with five years at St Augustine and active roles in G A A, Chronicle, choirs, Sodality, and student government.
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Vt Augustine High School
Rose Scarcelli
Sam Scarcelli
Maple Avenue
Scarcelli
St. Augustine's
G. A. A. St. Augustine Girls’Choir
St. Augustine
the Chronicle Staff
Our Lady's Sodality
Dramatics
Norma
Ann Keener
Bernard Keener
Galloway
Miss Keener
G. A. A. the Chronicle
Oc. YA
St. Augustine Girls Choir
St. Augustine Choral
Our Lady’s Sodality
Sodality
Oxygen supply growth cited by National Cylinder Gas
National Cylinder Gas Co. notes that ten years ago the per person medical oxygen supply was only a few minutes. today it has risen to 71 minutes per person in the United States, reflecting increased hospital consumption and improved distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Cylinder Gas Co
United States
Funeral services for Dustin Rhodes Wilcox dies at one
Funeral services for the one year old son of John J. and Dickie Dave Wilcox of Grafton Route 3 Shelby Run are scheduled for Friday. The infant, named Dustin Rhodes Wilcox, is remembered by family and local community members as a cherished child with a brief life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. and
Dickie
Dave Wilcox
Grafton
Shelby Run
Dustin Rhodes Wilcox
Horse Show Set Tomorrow at Taylor County Fair Grounds
Ola DeMoss president of the Taylor County Boots and Saddlers tells The Sentinel that May 30 is the big day at the Taylor County Fair grounds with a horse show starting at 1 30 featuring a variety of outstanding horses. Don’t miss the show or you’ll be sorry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola DeMoss
Taylor County
Mrs Maxwell Dies At Home In Shinnston
Flora E Maxwell 71 of Shinnston Route 3 Coons Run died at her home after a long illness. Born October 20 1885 in Taylor County she was the daughter of the late Silas W Smallwood and Mary Scranage Smallwood. She is survived by husband David L Maxwell two sons Lylburn W Maxwell of Shinnston and Burlyn C Maxwell of Clarksburg two daughters Bertie May Maxwell and Genevieve Belle Maxwell both at home one brother Albert Smallwood of Grafton Route 4 one sister Mrs Clara Currey of Grafton Route 4 and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora E. Maxwell
Shinnston
Coons Run
Taylor County
Silas William and
Mary Scranage Smallwood
David L. Maxwell
Lylburn W. Maxwell
Burlyn C. Maxwell
Clarksburg
Bertie May’ Maxwell
Genevieve Belle ‘Maxwell
Albert Smallwood
Grafton
Clara Currey
Trade School Summer Courses Open in Taylor County
W W Rose announces summer courses for Taylor County high school students aged 14 and up. Courses run five mornings weekly from 7 to 12 with afternoon work options, no tuition, and aims to supplement regular programs while offering a trial for year courses and potential extra graduation credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Rose
Taylor County
Dance at Social Center Sponsored by St Augustine School
A teen age dance organized by St Augustine High School's social activities committee will be held at the social center from 9:30 to 12:30 with music by the Cavaliers orchestra. The event benefits Grove Baptist Church and funeral services for a Hart The dance is for members and friends only. Burial will follow at Harmony Grove Cemetery. Friends may pay respects at Tucker Funeral Home in Bridgeport after 7 pm today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harris
Newburg
Newburg High School
Reese Henry
Morgantown
Goodwin
Fellowsville High School
Sentinel
Social Activities Committee
St. Augustine High School
Hart
Many Grove Baptist Church
St. Augustine
Grove Cemetery
American Federation of Must Friends
Kians
Tucker Funeral Home
Bridgeport
Dustin Bartlett Funeral Details Announced
One year old Dustin died Tuesday at 3 am in Grafton City Hospital. Funeral be held at Bartlett Funeral Home at 11 am with Rev Noah Sullivan of the Church of the Nazarene officiating. Burial in Webster Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 pm today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dustin R. Wilcox
Bartlett Funeral Home
Noah Sullivan
Webster Cemetery
Church of the Nazarene
Dustin
Grafton City Hospital
William Harman Listed in 1957 High School Graduates
William James Harman appears among 123 seniors at GHS graduation exercises. The commencement at 8:00 p m marks the end of the year for 122 other graduates from Ton High School, with the Sentinel publishing the 1957 list yesterday.
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GHS
Grafton High School
Roy W. Walter
Linda Summers Snyder
Patty Ann Drennan
George Robert Crayton
Capt
Gilbert Watson
Burial Smith Cemetery
Funeral
Bartlett Service Ady
Betty Walls
Mount Pleasant Methodist Church
Thornton Hill
Tygart Lake State Park
Bauer
Palle
Malone’s
St. Augustine School
Norma Ann Keener
Mrs. Maxwell
Trade School
William Harman
Mrs
U.S
Calico Queen
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