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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1949

Page

8

52 St Augustine Students Named On Honor Roll

Fifty two students at St Augustine high and elementary schools posted 96 percent or higher in scholarship during the first six weeks. Notable honorees include high school seniors Robert Litzinger John Lawrence Waters Anna Marie Scohe and Wilma Tighe. Elementary honors feature top students across eighth seventh and sixth grades with many named, including Jack Coole Barbara Ann Barlow and James Kunst.

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Locomotives in Service on U.S. Railroads Top Forty Two Thousand

A historical note cites nearly 42 000 locomotives in active service across United States rail systems, reflecting the scale of equipment deployed for freight and passenger movement. The figure underscores the vast network and capital investment in rail logistics.

Mrs. Irma Stutler Granted Divorce in Circuit Court

A trial decree filed in Circuit Clerk W Merle Bailey's office grants Mrs Irma Jean Tingler Stutler a divorce from Robert Lee Stutler. The decree also awards custody of their two year old child and alimony.

W. Merle Bailey Irma Jean Tingler Stutler Robert Lee Stutler

Taylor County Teachers Attend West Virginia Conference

Eight Taylor County teachers attended the West Virginia Classroom Teachers association regional conference at Buckhannon. The session theme was Facing Our Challenge Through Better Home School Relationships, with Roberta Chenoweth and local president in the morning program along with Geneva Hiskey Mary Lewis and Ray Withers.

Taylor County West Virginia Classroom Teachers Association Buckhannon Roberta Chenoweth Geneva Hiskey Mary Lewis Ray Withers Virginia Hanway Lulu 'Chenoweth Ramona Neupert Virbitia Ion MacCollam Pro Fing Convindia Buornih Dard Education Se Batt Aenin

County Officers May Be Called On Té Handle Prisoners

Charleston dispatch reports the attorney general's office advised Preston county officials that county lawmen may be called to assist in handling state prisoners if peace is disturbed. The opinion also permits county officers to be used if prisoners get out of hand.

Charleston Attorney General's Office Preston County R. Lyke Halbritter

Ladies fashion column rages over 1920s look and cake eater

A snappy critique rails at 1920s style, mocking tube waists and boyish silhouettes while urging women to avoid skirts and sac-like gowns. It recalls past fashion fads as men long for more traditional dress and predicts a return to earlier silhouettes.

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Hanningiap Schools Fuel Shortage Amid Cold Weather

Nationwide notices warn schools hotels hospitals and offices of dwindling fuel supplies. County officials say more than 200 schools face heating coal shortages with about three weeks left in stock. St Marys hospital and Memorial hospital report only ten days of coal and officials fear worse if cold snaps continue.

Dia Obas C. N Fannin St. Mary's. Hospital Cabell Memorial Hospital

Charleston Trucker Fined For Overload

Walter R. Raker of Charleston paid a $25 fine plus costs after Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys found him guilty of overload axle weight. He was arrested October 24 by Corporal G. F. Randall for driving a truck and trailer carrying 31,000 pounds of axle weight, exceeding the 18,000 pound maximum. The truck is owned by Pipeline Construction and Drilling Company of Huntington.

Walter R. Raker Charleston Ona C. Jefferys Court Raker G. F. Randall The Pipeline Construction and Drilling Company of Huntington

Bus Drivers Meeting Tonight At High School

A monthly meeting of 16 Taylor county school bus drivers will convene tonight at Grafton High School at 7 30 p m. R Virgil Rohrbough and Ronald Knotts will conduct the session. A safety film for transporting children will be shown.

Taylor Grafton High School R. Virgil Rohrbough Ronald Knotts

Denfeld Ousting Could Be Presidential Action

The article discusses potential removal of a military officer, noting the president appoints such officials with Senate confirmation. It explains the president could take action to remove him, highlighting the significance if an emergency arises.

Denfelds Denfeld Chiefs’ of Staff Senate

Johnson convenes civilian naval leaders after committee probe

Johnson calls a meeting to discuss lessons from the house committee inquiry inviting only civilian heads of the armed forces and his deputies. No uniformed Joint Chiefs members attend. He then goes to the White House with Matthews and avoids confirming or denying Denfeld’s potential firing.

Johnson House Committee Joint Chiefs Organization Denfeld

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