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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1949
Page
4
A local notice warns that knock-out drops and mickey finns are discussed in New York hell-holes and that cigarettes not from standard packaging or homemade types are unsafe for youths in Taylor County. The piece cautions that young girls may be targeted by such items and emphasizes caution with any cigarette not clearly typical.
A local editorial warns against accepting drinks or cigarettes from strangers in Taylor county and Preston counties and notes drugs can be improvised from local plants. It urges self protection and criticizes lax law enforcement while praising prosecutor Dick Bord for his closing argument in the Gaines murder trial.
Raymond Jenkins age 40 died at Hammond West Virginia on Saturday night at 9 20 He was born February 22 1909 in Thornton His wife Clar Rutherton Jenkins and four brothers Merle Bernard Ernest Francis and Earl Vincent plus one sister survive He worked in the coal business near Hammond and belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles The rest of the text appears to be unrelated historical commentary.
Jasper Fogg awakens in his office with gaps in memory after an night of drinking. He recalls Alessandro's looming punishment, releases Rayburn and Singin Sam, and heads to the ranch to confront the danger. Lia, held upstairs, begs Fogg to free her as the boss's crew hides and plans tighten.
Thomas Jefferson Musgrove age 84 died at 1 p m Saturday at the home of Mrs Charles Weightman Independence Route 1 after months of illness. Born December 26 1864 in Marion county he was the son of Nathan and Cyrena Musgrove. Survived by wife Sarah Virginia McConkey Musgrove deceased and children Andy L B Thomas J Jr Juanita Stanley Charles Weightman Route 1 Independence two sisters Daisy Stanley Benton's Ferry Belle Henderson Grafton and twenty two grandchildren.
Mrs. Golden Paige died at her home near Fairmont on September 28. She was the daughter of Amanda Pat Reese and William Reese, native of Taylor county. Survived by husband Golden Paige a son Lawrence of Oklahoma and daughters Cecile and Mary at home. Aunt of Mrs Velvert Litton and Mrs Dorsey Isner. Funeral held Sunday at Mount Zion Fairmont at 2 p m.
A cryptogram puzzle presents a substitution cipher and hints for decoding. It includes a long Frederick Longfellow style quotation and a quoted solution: WE ARE UNFIT FOR ANY TRUST TILL WE CAN AND DO OBEY. MACDONALD distributed by Ming Features syndicate.
A large community fund drive gathered from many sources totals cash gifts and checks. Contributions came from First Baptist, Barncz Bible class, American Legion auxiliary, Beulah Baptist Pruntytown, Hec Alums, Evangelical United Brethren Class 13, VFW, Bartlett Funeral Home, Parkview Boy Scout troop, and numerous individuals and local businesses totaling substantial support for a local project.
The report recounts widespread steel industry disruption with listed monetary donations from various individuals and couples. It shifts to a separate accident scene in Crescenta California where a bus collision along Highway 60 left multiple injured and traumatized witnesses. An unrelated oyster note follows about global seacoast availability and oyster habits.
Eyewitnesses recount a horrific collision near Los Angeles where a bus was struck by a train. Plevniak was taken to Naval hospital Long Beach with serious injuries. A mile of right of way bore mangled bodies, some decapitated, as rescuers used torches to extract trapped passengers. other witnesses described a terrifying blast and bright front-end light.
Raymond Jenkins obituary announces service at the late home on Wednesday at 2 30 p m with ministers Reverend Clarence Yost and Reverend Lester Morgan officiating. Interment at Bluemont Cemetery. Friends may call at the late home. Bartlett Funeral Homes.
Tonight schedules show NBC with Howard Barlow concert at 8:30 and Glatija Swarthout at 9, plus Screen Directors’ Playhouse with new time. CBS offers Dick Haymes Club at 7:30 and Goffey Talent Scouts at 8:30, with Ray Milland in It Happens Every Spring at 9 and My Friend Irma at 10. Also ABS Lone Ranger at 7:30 and Kate Smith calls at 9 and 10:15, MBS Straight Arrow at 8, Peter Salem Affairs at 8:30 and Derby Experts at 9. Television includes ABC Wendy Barrie at 8:30 and Maxine Barratt Fashion Show at 9, NBC Black Robe and Police Court at 9:30, CBS Studio One at 10 It Moonlight.
Classified section lists rates per word for first insertion and subsequent insertions with minimum charges and per word counting rules. Ads include FOR SALE items such as a concrete mixer and RENT listings for sleeping rooms and light housekeeping, plus HELP WANTED offers with weekly earnings and business opportunities from Watkins products and National Engravers door name plates.
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