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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1949

Page

8

Jeannine Kiger Medical Fund Nears $2500 At Noon

The Grafton Sentinel reports Jeannine Kiger's medical fund, raised by local contributions from families, artisans, and area businesses, neared $2500 by noon. Donors from Greensburg Pa to Harmony Grove and Parkway Tavern contributed. drive organizers may close Tuesday evening if goals are met.

Jeannine Kiger St. Mary’ Hospital Grafton Kiger Grafton Sen Manos Theater Harmony Grove Sunday School Carr China Company Parkway Tavern

Warns Tickers Found In Gambling Places Will Be Confiscated

Huntington police chief warns Western Union tickers will be confiscated if found at gambling sites. Mayor backs the policy, declaring Huntington closed to commercial gambling and strict enforcement. A stray note mentions Olson and Smith name frequencies in Minneapolis telephone book.

Huntington Hereil H. Garten Western Union Telegraph Company Western Union W. W. Payne

Thespians Sponsor Barter Theatre Production Soon

The Barter Theatre in Virginia plans a sponsored October 24 performance of The Imaginary Invalid at Grafton High to aid the Taylor County polio fund. The Barter Theatre, revived with a $10,000 grant, tours after a successful Abington season.

Grafton High Taylor County Polio Fund Grafton Robert Porterfield Abington Virginia Virginia Conservation Commission Bob Porterfield Barter Theatre of America Willover Broadway Times Square Mason and Dixon Line Blue Ridge Mountains Alton Alleghenies Wilderness Road Rose Marie” Road Martha Washington College Cumbon Nell Harrison John Golden Prentice Abbott Uppermore

Body found in Coal River near Route 60 identified

The body of an 8 St. Albans man believed to have drowned was found floating in Coal River near U S Route 60. He was identified as Fred Mallory. Coronation of Queen Ceres VIII Betty Howitter to be held at 2 45 with Governor Okey L. Tteson officiating.

ST. Albans Fred Mallory Ceres VIII Betty Howitter Fellowsville High School Okey L.tteson West Virginia Ceres Morgantown Grafton Senior High Paul W. Shaman Grafton Volunteers

Taylor County school improvements debated in county vote

Nancy W. Murphy urges careful consideration of a proposed levy to fund large school upgrades in Taylor County. She cites costs of new buildings at Rosemont Simpson and Flemington High School facilities, plus repairs and additions, arguing for budgeting within state funds and a three year plan. She stresses civic responsibility and invites readers to form their own opinions before voting.

West Virginia Board of Education Taylor County Schools Rosemont Simpson Grafton Grafton High School Fruntytown Blueville Flemington High School East Grafton

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