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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1949

Page

3

Annabelle Boylen Weds John Lynch in North Baltimore

Annabelle Boylen of Washington street married John William Lynch of Baltimore in an August 27 informal double ring ceremony at Mrs Ruth Glashoff’s home in North Baltimore Revered Clarence E Kirby officiated The bride wore pale pink marquisette with rhinestones The couple planned a trip to Ocean City Maryland They reside at 5825 Wasena Avenue Baltimore along with several out of town guests attended including Mr and Mrs Charles Meeker and Miss Betty Calder

Glashoff Charles Meeker Bloomsbury Ocean City Maryland Social Security Board of Baltimore Arthur Boylen Grafton Charles Boylen Hagerstown Ed. Williams Glen Burnie Bloomsburg Pennsylvania Betty Calder William Campbell Wheeling Wasena Avenue

Community group events listed for October 18

October 18 schedules for St Johns Methodist WCS, Andrews Methodist luncheon at 1 p.m. 25 cents. Grafton Community Chorus at First Baptist 7 45 p.m. Bring copies of The Rosary Hills of Home. Ladies Auxiliary R of R T 7 30 p.m. Womens Council First Church of Christ at 332 Walnut 7 30 p.m. R T S Class First Baptist monthly meeting.

Beulah Jones Ethel Nicola Nellie Stevens Mountain City Council No. 49 The Daughters of America W. S.C Blueville M. E Sam Boyce J. W. Travis Grafton Business Girls Club Inwood Inn Gloria Squires Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Lindy Cub H. Carroll Wilford Street Mountaineer Council No United American Mechanics East Main Street Ladies Auxiliary NALC W. A. Henderson Grafton- Morgantown Ladies of Grand Army D. of A. Hall Womens Missionary Society of Womans Society of Christian Service St. John’s Methodist Church Andrews Methodist Church Grafton Community Chorus First Baptist Church R. of R. T R. of P. Hall Womens Council of First Church of Christ C. W. Hank Walnut Street

Dinner Party Honors Mrs Prudence Ludwick

A Farm Women's Club coordinated covered dish dinner at Knottsville home honors Mrs Prudence Ludwick. Attendees include Reverends Messenger, Doris Messenger, Rufus and Elaine Rogers, Haller family, McDaniel family, Knotts family, Ludwick relatives, Beavers family, Poling family, Wilson, Shroyer, Johnsons, Amanda Johnson, Lloyd Sayres, Hartsel Wil, Carolyn Ludwick, Ronald Ludwick, Evelyn Knotts, Susie Knotts, and other neighbors.

Prudence—E Ludwick Knottsville Farm Women's Club Roy Messenger Gertrude Messenger Doris Lee Messenger Rufus Rogers Elaine William Haller Webster Oscar Waugh Blanche Swisher Helen McDaniel Hugh McDaniel Ruth Knotts Okey Ludwick Everett Ludwick Edward Beavers Wanda Jean Delton Poling George Belle Poling Ella Wilson Smith Shroyer Holley Johnson Ros Amanda Johnson Lloyd Sayres Hartsel Wil Carolyn Ludwick Ronald ‘Ludwick Helen William Harpe Evelyn Susie Knotts Prudence Ludwick

Sarah Churchill to Marry Photographer Beauchamp in Georgia

English actress Sarah Churchill plans to wed Anthony Beauchamp, a British photographer, in SEA ISLAND, Georgia. The 34-year-old daughter of Sir Winston Churchill and renowned society figure is arranged to marry today amid a high society ceremony. The union links prominent aristocratic and artistic circles as details emerge from the English-American social pages.

Sea Island Sarah Churchill Anthony Beauchamp

Churchill Beauchamp engagement announced at Sea Island

Britain's wartime prime minister Winston Churchill and Beau champ announced their engagement yesterday. Beauchamp plans a portrait show in New York next month and Miss Churchill may appear in The Philadelphia Story on a west coast tour this fall. They will marry at 5:30 p m at the home of Alfred Jones Sea Island board chairman. The Senate approved studying the hazards of being president in the atomic age for a congressional inquiry.

Britain Winston Churchill Beauchamp America Miss Churchill Plaas New York Alfred Jones The Sea Island Co

Senate Action Aims at Electing College Abolition

The senate approved a plan by Senator Green to form a ten member senate house committee to study abolishing the electoral college. The panel would also explore naming successors if presidential officers die. Senator Myers said the bill seeks a domedery to keep government functioning in an atomic attack.

Senate Green D-Rd Senate-House Myers D-Pa Madomery Washington

Senate Appropriations Boost Military Budget to Ten-Group Air Force

Senate debate ends with House approval of large defense package. Air Force budget rises by about 6.08 billion dollars with cash and contract authority split across Army Navy and Air Force. Alaska Okinawa construction funds target housing for personnel and hurricane recovery on Okinawa installations.

Truman House Senate Lucas Illinois Democratic U.S Army Navy Air Force Alaska-Okinawa Okinawa

Symington Defends Bomber Program Against Anonymous Attacks

A war era debate centers on anonymous documents challenging the B 36 procurement and bomber program. Symington condemns the second document as more dangerous, while the first prompted a House investigation and led to Cedric Worth's suspension and resignation. The committee cleared all involved in the bomber program, and officials say the survey opposed the second document’s portrayal.

Symington Navy Air Force Row Capitol Hill House Committee Cedric Worth Navy de Partment Navy Worth Franklin D'Olier

Albion Carrier Rescued After Hull Breach Near Rosyth

The Albion light fleet carrier, towed from Jarrow to Rosyth for finish work before RN handover, was holed on the port side near the propellers but remained afloat. Coast Guardsmen rescued some, aided by the Maystone hauling coal from Methil to London. Built in Wallsend and launched in May 1947 by Mrs Attlee’s wife, the shipyard reported incomplete work.

Albion British Press Association Jarrow Rosyth Scotland Royal Navy Maystone Thomas Stone, Ltd Swansea Wales Methil London Attlee Wallsend Janes

Albion Vessel Specs Reveal 736 Feet Length and 0 Foot Beam

The Albion measures 736 feet in length and zero beam, with capacity for 50 or more. Details indicate a compact design prioritizing length over width, suggesting a cargo or specialized craft. Further spec notes may include tonnage and draft pending official release.

Albion

Car crash at intersection leads to arrest for failed stop

A 1937 car driven by Richard Lambert, 21, of Elkins, failed to stop at a stop sign, colliding with Sayres' westbound vehicle. Lambert was arrested for failing to stop. A passenger, Maxine Teets, suffered bruises and shock. Investigator Corporal Randall was aided by Trooper E. L. Duckworth and Sheriff Harry Batson.

Page One Clarksburg Richard Lambert Elkins Sayres Randall Lambert Maxine E. L. Duckworth Harry Batson

Wallgren Favored for FPC Nomination by Senate Vote

The senate commerce committee, by 10 to 2, approved Wallgren for the Federal Power Commission post amid opposition to Olds for a second term. President Truman claimed big oil interests scuttled the nomination. Wallgren, a trusted ally of Truman, previously helped campaign for him in 1944 and later supported by the president in statewide races.

Ouuuuen Iroin Ant Senate Commerce Committee Wallgren Myers Commerce Committee Olds FPC Senate Truman Poliver Wailgren Medd Senate War Investigation Committee Truman Committee Mead The Trade Commission Garland S. Ferguson Washington

Weather Fog Widens Across Midwest to Ohio Valley

A dense fog extended from the Mississippi River eastward to Chicago and Michigan, blanketing towns and delaying travel. The fog crept into western areas, with reports of widespread mist over central regions and lingering conditions expected for hours.

Chen Midwest Mississippi River Chicago Michigan Mit Town Ingana

Auto industry slowdowns threaten 1949 model year shifts

The text notes Ford and other automakers struggling to secure steel during a two week steel strike. GM Chrysler volumes fall as shutdowns ripple through auto plants. Delays in model changeovers loom, risking output losses for Ford GM and Chrysler and extending ways to source steel for trucks.

AUTO Ford Chrysler

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Annabelle Boylen John William Lynch Womans Club Ray Withers Francis Wolfe Fiagers Chaarles Prickett Sarah Musgrove Joseph L. Evans, Jr O. W. Hoffman Erek Lund M. ©. Paige Bob McCartney J. E. J. E. Rupert George Drainer Philip Gelkin Kemp Steinbeck Charles Jarrett Jess Riley William Thayer Burl Mason Lewis Fletcher Glenn Harman Duckworth Lloyd Plum Paul Defenbaugh Virgil Handley William Drainer Herman Freedman Julian Barton Mary Forcello ELGIN DutaPower Grafton Jewelry Co Main Street W. VA Leglion N. Y Troy Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Canada Louis St. Laurent Livingston W. Houston RPI G. W.seacker J. H. Lindsay City Hospital Victoria Faemire Lincoln Street Robert, Huffman Newburg Richard Lyons West Washington Street Gay Moore Beech Street Grace Smith Eunice Dalton Ufington Virginia Flanagan Maple Avenue Marguerite Wilson West Main Street Helen Layton Barrett Street Congressional United States White House Murray Boss Pensions Prestate Cio-Steelworkers Philip Murray Bethlehem U. S. Steel International Caroline Sonny) Myers Michael Reese Shu Yung Wang University of Michigan Rewunt State Department Hitler Russia War Department Montana Santa, Clara San Jose State Michigan State Rency YES Cousa Deveny Monroe S Fairmont M. E. Chambers YES Manor Crosley Bennett E. Main Street Croney Grafton, W. VA
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