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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1949
Page
4
Nehru Visits the United States on a goodwill mission
The Nation Today reports on Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's U.S. visit as a goodwill mission. Nehru seeks no aid or trade leverage, wants neutrality in global power politics, and hopes for better mutual understanding. He plans trips to Canada and the West, with Indians generally admiring Americans as individuals but resenting past American aid gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Milton Kelly
James Marlow
Washington
India
Jawaharkal Nehru
Nehru
Burma
United States
Canada
Proctor and the looming funeral of Elizabeth
Proctor Barlow oversees preparations for his sister Elizabeth’s funeral as Dr Perry arrives to conduct a private service. Marvell, a distant husband, sleeps in the library while Emily tends the house and safeguards liquor. Proctor recalls their past, cherishes Liz, and faces a tense, unresolved rift on the eve of the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Barlow
Lfe
Elizabeth
Katherine
Proctor
Eliza
Tate
Marvell Coomes
Marvell
Annie
Emily
Chestnut Hill
Dad
Dr. Perry
Receum
Louis Selze
Mr. Barlow
Provtor
Mrs. Browning
Mead 4 Company, Inc
Unclear India Views on Independence and Communism
Fragmentary discussion notes Indian attitudes toward postcolonial independence and Communism. It contrasts Indian willingness to self-rule with foreign expectations and hints at divergent Western versus Indian perspectives on socialism and global politics. The text is incomplete and references broad opinions rather than specific events or figures.
Nehru's Washington visit amid Cold War diplomacy
Indian Prime Minister Nehru arrives in the United States for a lengthy tour aimed at strengthening economic and political ties. The trip includes stops in Washington New York West Point Niagara Falls Ottawa Chicago Knoxville and San Francisco, with a state dinner and meetings to discuss friendship and business.
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Russia
India
Vehru
Washington
Nehru
New York
West Point Military Academy
Niagara Falls
Ottawa
Ontario
Chicago
Knoxville
Tennessee
White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
San Francisco
Vancouver
B. B
Madison
Wisconsin
Truman l
Blair House
Drury Birth Announced in Tunnelton and Local Club Notes
In Tunnelton on October 3 a daughter named Busan Faye born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Drury at home. Mary Chedister, mother, is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Chedister. Paternal grandparents are Mrs. James Drury Beveridge and Reginald Drury. Also reported are Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2345 Ladies Auxiliary meeting with plans for a Halloween party October 18 at Taylor hall. Caravan program by the Fairmont District WSCS next Friday at 7:00 in Tunnelton Methodist Church, featuring Secretary of State Acheson.
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W. R. Mankins
Tunnelton
Richard Drury
Camp Ground
Busan Faye
Mary Chedister
Dave Chedister
James Drury Beveridge
Reginald Drury
Clarksburg
Colonel Rowan
Taylor Hall
Carrie G. Taylor
Lodge Hall
Kathryn McGuffie
Emma Maier
Dora Poland
Leona Brown
Ellen Perrill
Lola Zinn
Maude Zinn
Della Taylor
Fairmont District
Women's Society of Christian Service
Tunnelton Methodist Church
State Acheson
Washington
Fairmont
Ward Down
W.S.C.S
Philathea Class Obituary at First Baptist Church
An obituary note from First Baptist Church records the passing of a Philathea Sunday School member on October 11, 1946. The brief item honors the deceased and references the church community and Sunday School class.
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Philathea
First Baptist Church
Webster PTA Plans and School Repairs
Members of the newly formed Webster Parent-Teachers Association held their first regular meeting at the school house with president Mrs Cora Gull presiding. An open forum discussed future projects and a mixed social on October 25 at 7 30 p m to raise funds for needed school improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Felton Webster
Parent-Teachers Association
Cora Gull
Jed
Peat Felton
Local Dwellers Attend Weekend Visits and Festival
Names of residents and relatives from Grafton Elkins and nearby towns are listed as attending events and visiting relatives during a weekend. Notable mentions include Forest Festival at Elkins Institute and visits by Genevieve Preston, Charles Harvey, and Mike Christian plus residents from Columbus and Flemington. Empire State Building height noted at 1 250 feet.
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Empire State Building
New York City
TV Tonight on NBC ABC CBS and MBS
Tuning tonight lists NBC 8 Caval reade drama with Cornel Wilde at 8 30 and a string of shows including Me and Judy Fibber and Mollie and People are Funny. CBS 8 features Mystery Theater 8 30 Mr and Mrs North We the People 9 30 Life with Luigi 10 Hit the Jackpot. ABC 7 30 Counter Spy 8 30 Town Meeting Long Beach Should Labor be Subject to Anti Trust Laws 10 Dick Jurgens Show 10 30 As We See It 10 45 Its Your Business MBS 8 Gregory Hood finale 9 John Steele Adventurer 9 30 Mysterious Traveler.
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NBC
Cornel Wilde
Jani
Mollie
CBS
Mrs. North
Luigi
ABC
Long Beach
Calif
Dick Jurgens
Gregory Hood
Classified Advertising Rates and Local Notices
Classifieds announce rates for single and multiple insertions with a minimum charge and cash in advance policy. The page lists real estate offers, job ads, services, and two commissioners notices seeking claims against estates in Taylor County West Virginia with deadlines in 1950.
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company Discontinues Business
Stockholders met October 10 1949 at the Grafton West Virginia law office to adopt resolutions discontinuing the corporation and surrendering its charter to the state. Alice B Holt to convert remaining assets to cash pay debts and distribute proceeds among stockholders after notice publication.
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Robert H.neel
Robert H. Neel
Grafton Banking and Trust Company
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginia
Nae P. Ramples
County of
Taylor
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
G. W. Ford
Loar
West Virginie
Hitesaid Corporation
Ite
Alice B. Holt
Tata
W&ch
Alite
Holt, Bettetany
Oid
West
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