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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1949

Page

6

Fairmont Dean Addresses Group at Taylor County Meeting

Dr. Boyd Howard of Fairmont State Teachers college spoke to the Taylor County Principals Association at the Pruntytown Grade School session on “Community Centered Schools.” He urged schools to be a model part of the community and to inform locals about work, objectives, and needs. John Pollard, Flemington grade principal, chairs the association meeting after dinner as twenty-two principals attended.

Boyd Howard Fairmont State Teachers College Taylor County Pruntytown Howard John Pollard Flemington

Rosemont Sailor Visits French Riviera on Leave

Edward L. Drainer gunnermate third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Dewey Drainer of Rosemont recently visited the French Riviera on a ten day leave as destroyer USS English put in to Golfe Juan France Leave parties to Paris and other points of interest have been arranged for the crew.

Edward L. Drainer USN Dewey Drainer Rosemont French Riviera USS English Golfe Gyan France Paris Jpiterést Ny Frateé

Princess Homecoming at Davis and Elkins College

Davis and Elkins College at Elkins hosts Homecoming festivities today and tomorrow with a pep rally at 7 30 p m on the lower campus ahead of the football game versus West Liberty State college. Queen Jane Lee and princesses Jeanne Phares and Helen Cutright will be crowned at halftime and the celebration ends with a 9 00 p m dance at Recreation Hall.

Davis and Elkins College Elkins West Liberty State College Jane Lee Davis and Elkins Webster Springs Jeanne Phares Helen Cutright Grafton Winner Stadium Recreation Hall

Pickets Force Woman From Gathering Coal

In Morgantown Morganlia County Sheriff Mike Gill quoted Mary Mihalke saying roving pickets pressured her and her two sons to stop coal gathering at an abandoned strip mine on their Laurel Point property. Also, Dorothy Lamour has welcomed a son, Richard Thomson Howard, born last night at Good Samaritan Hospital to William Ross Howard III.

Morgantown Monongalia County Mike Gill Mary Mihalke Laurel Point Hollywood Dorothy Lamour Richard Thomson Howard Good Samaritan William Ross Howard IIL

Salvation drive gains support from local leaders

The current drive chair introduced distinguished guests including Paul E. Malone of the Taylor County Board of Trade who urged doubling support for the Salvation Army as future need grows. T. J. Klauenberg, superintendent of the Monongah division, spoke as part of the continued appeal.

Page One Paul E. Malone Taylor County Board of Trade Malone Salvation Army T. J. Klauenberg Monongah

Nourse Critiques Deficit Policy Amid Praise and Criticism

Economist Edwin G. Nourse, retiring as Truman era Economic Advisory Council chair, urges reserving funds and avoiding deficit spending. He cites criticism from Congress while praising the government’s fiscal restraint. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad and Salvation Army are noted. dinner music by Mrs. Naomi Lawson accompanies a listing of Salvation Army annual social welfare, transient relief, seasonal programs, evangelistic activities, and youth programs with numerous quantified servings, garments, and attendees.

Edwin G. Nourse Congress Truman Economic Advisory Council Nourse U. S Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Salvation Army Naomi Lawson sAmong Lodgins Mears

Lawmakers clash over tax plans amid deficit talk

House Republican Leader Martin of Massachusetts accuses President Truman of pushing socialist schemes and higher taxes to cover a 5 billion dollar federal deficit. Truman outlines objectives for 1950 while Congress contemplates tax readjustments. Senate Finance Chairman George calls for spending cuts and possible tax changes to raise national income toward 300 billion.

House Martin Massachusetts Truman Congress Senate George Senate Finance Committee

Bradley Defends Defense Policy at House Hearing

General Omar Bradley chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff testifies before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, saying confidence of the American people in their government has been shaken by defense policy hearings.

Gert Omar Bradley House Armed Services Committee Washington General Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff

Madsen murder shocks American base community near Frankfurt

Mrs Madsen left a party in the Frankurt area and later her husband Jorgen Madsen was shot dead in their home. Proved by Rhine Main Base provost marshal Captain Hinman the investigation centers on the family’s stay in Germany since Christmas 1947. Mrs Madsen and two small children were left under temporary care with air force officers. The case is in the U S civilian court in Frankfurt. Also included are kitchen tips for school lunches using bacon and deviled eggs.

Frankfurt Masen Germany Air Force Dana Nancy Madsen

First woman nominated for federal district judge

Mrs Burnita Shelton Matthews of Washington becomes the nation’s first woman named for a federal district judgeship. She is pictured leaving George Washington Hospital after treatment for a broken wrist.

Nation Burnita Shelton Matthews Washington George Washington Hospital

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