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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1949
Page
4
Details the Grafton Sentinel's publication history, ownership, and circulation terms. Includes address at 102 Latrobe Street, Grafton West Virginia, daily except Sunday since 1903, and subscription rates for carrier and mail services. Mentions M B MacLeod as general manager and Eldora Bolyard as AP member.
Tunnelton October 14 The Women's Society of Christian Services in the Tunnelton Methodist Church met with president Mrs Mary J Hartman presiding Devotionals were led by
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holsinger and Mrs. Louie Hebbal Van Chapter Order of Eastern Star at Clarksburg Tuesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Watson Criss, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boylen, Patsy, Miss Jessie Bolyard, Kenneth Criss spent Sunday evening visiting Walter Criss of Belington. Criss is slowly recovering from burns received while helping to clear brush on a nearby cemetery.
Mrs. Emma Maier and Mrs. Edith Sanders led a society meeting where Mrs. Bessie Hartman received a gift and a life membership in Circle No 2, noting her recent presidency and upcoming move to Kingwood. Plans discussed include a birthday social teachers reception on October 19 and Week of Prayer, followed by a social hour with local co hosts. Attendees listed include Reverend W. J. Kerr and many named members.
Mrs Nola Dugan is ill at her sister Mrs Elizabeth Coombs home. Ada Guthrie of Lake Lynn helps care for her mother. D E Mays and Jeanette of Oak Ridge Tennessee returned home after visiting Jeanette's parents. Mr and Mrs Jay Nose hosted guests from Clarksburg and Gratton over the weekend. Others visiting included Mrs Harold Hayes of Jeanette PA and Mr and Mrs S W McCartney of Gratton. Local folks attended Forest Festival in Elkins. attendees included Claud and family.
Evansville briefs note Mrs. O. M. Dumire and daughter Lucille, and Mrs. Keith Dumire of Elkins, as guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. L. H. Moore. Will Thomas of Grafton and Thomas Ridgeway of Vancouver, Washington, visit local relatives including Lot Ridgeway, a former resident.
In a Victorian New England home Proctor Barlow mourns his sister Elizabeth as Marvell Coomes arrives from Boston. Katherine, Elizabeth’s daughter, forms a bond with Marvell over tea and pastry while Annie helps and Proctor contemplates Elizabeth’s death and Katherine’s future. Later Proctor plans Maine transport for Katherine as Marvell faces his own status in the household.
Vintage 1949 social notes record Patricia Hovatter and many relatives spending a Sunday with Chase Michaels in McCurtsyville. Others include Mark Robins of Fairmont visiting Ira Yost, Grace Wilson of Kingwood visiting Carl Wilson, and the Hayatters from Detroit visiting Herbert Hovatter and kin. Additional visits: Mabel Mitter with Will Evans relatives in Oakland and Willard Coyner Ruby Summers and Roc Holsinger from Clarksburg with Harold Holsinger family, plus the Criss and Lane families calling on Herbert Hovatter Sunday evening.
Joseph Faantin reports the Soviet premier declares that peace leaves no room for new wars in Europe and ends bloodshed, asserting Europeans possess potential for great world actions. Sources indicate treaties would bind the new East German Republic to renounce claims on former German territory held by the Soviet Union, Poland and Czechoslovakia.
West Virginia scholastic football results list games including Spencer 9 Charleston Catholic 2 and Terra Alta 39 Thomas 0 with several other matchups. The piece also notes social visits from Fairmont residents Mr and Mrs Charles Yates and friends to Mr and Mrs Ira Yost and Mr and Mrs Henry Criss and children visiting from Grafton.
Sources say peacemaking talks with the Soviet bloc may include broad trade agreements. The 26 day old miners strike follows John L. Lewis warning of reduced income and suspension of most fund benefits. UMW leader Owens accuses operators of seeking to abolish pensions and medical services, while Moody defends the welfare fund and hospitalization plan.
Dress Institute photo showcases a lightweight wool dress perfect for day wear. The design features fullness at the back, a front flap pocket detail, and a belt. Available in red or putty.
Admiral Louis E. Denfeld, head of Naval operations, testified as the Navy’s chief spokesman on defense policy before the combined Army, Navy, and Air Force brass and the Defense Secretary. Lawmakers note many committee veterans from the old Military and Naval panels. Rumors swirled that Denfeld might moderate the harsh critique of current policies. The Marines take over Monday and big brass then speak.
There is still time to plant the bare spots in the vegetable garden to winter rye. Scatter about two pounds of the seed to each 800 square feet of open soil and rake in, watering if the soil is very dry. Before garden tools are put away for the winter, clean and oil them. Especially clean well and oil the lawn mower and have it sharpened ready for use next spring.
Alba Bennett obituary notes service Saturday at Bartlett Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Captain Lynn Wiseman will officiate. Interment follows at Moore Cemetery in Tucker County. Friends may call at the Bartlett Funeral Home.
Old rhubarb plants may yield better next year if covered with manure this fall. Woody plants attacked by scale insects should be sprayed during the dormant winter when no new growth is present to be endangered.
TV guide style listing shows tonight's schedule across NBC CBS ABC and Dumont channels with hosts and programs including Henry Morgan Life of Riley Jimmy Durrante The Goldbergs My Favorite Husband Leave it to Joan Davis Young Love Lone Ranger This is the FBI The Sheriff Russ Morgan Eddy Duchin Meet the Press plus regional segments and late night specials featuring Morton Downey George Givot and a Fish and Hunt Club program.
Classified advertising details basic rates dates and conditions. Listings include For Sale items such as a Ladies Fur Coat and a 1947 Mercury Club Coupe, lost pets and items with contact details like Don Shoemaker and James R Leese. Various local ads reference addresses Main Street West Main and phone numbers.
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