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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1949

Page

6

Kentucky Derby tougher than Miss America says reporter

HAL BOYLE notes it is easier for a horse to win the Kentucky Derby than for a contestant to win Miss America. Miss Arkansas Barbara Brothers, Miss Wyoming Esther MacLeod, and others discuss training, talents, and beauty routines, from walking in heels to singing and painting, as they prepare for the Atlantic City pageant.

Hal Boyle New York Lincoln Gettysburg Atlantic City Jersey Manhattan Arkansas Barbara Brothers Brothers Hollywood The Methodist Church Wyoming Esther MacLeod Barizon School of Modeling Miss MacLeod Montana Nevada West

4 H Club Ribbon Winners at Taylor County Fair

4 H club ribbon winners announced by county agent Ralph E Fike and home demonstration agent Lenore Crousser for the Taylor County Fair. Blue Ribbon winners include Baked Desserts Camilla Tuck Sewing I Louella Whitescarver Nan Newcome Annette Kunst Patsy Shay Elaine Whiteserve Mildred Mosser Evelyn Knotts Sewing II Lila Jo Dillon Shirley Bumgardner Anita J Shahan Sewing II Linda Woodyard Sewing IV Ruth Marie Bumgardner Helen Louise Outright. Red Ribbon Winners Rural Electrification Eddie Sinsel Gene Thorn David Bartlett Sewing I Shirley Fawley Maynell Thayer Patty Satterfield Barbara Stilwell Barbara Shay Mary Stevenski Patty Orr Jean Hinkins Sewing II Mary J Sharp Ruth Rail Sewing III Mary McDonald Child Care Marian Withers Food Preservation I Joyce Cuppett Delores Smith Anna Vasick Food Preservation V Myrtie Lough Foods for Fun Marjorie Hasbett Junior Meal Planning Barbara Withers Virginia Lough Mary Lou Custer Jean Parker Baked Desserts Elaine Withers Ann Newcome Top o the Stove Cooking Mary E Bogers Loretta DeMoss Sandra Courtney Beverly Cutright Jene Parkhill Handicrafts J Paul Murphy Herbert Frum Junior Duvall George Moyer White Ribbon Winners Food Preservation Mary McDonald Junior Meal Planning Mary Mollohan Janet Sue Boylen Donna Watkins Baked Desserts Roberta Withers Jean Artso Bill Dempsey Stanley White Don Harman Jimmy Watkins Yeast Bread Patty Ann Sandy Top o the Stove Cooking Evelyn Watkins Handicraft John Lannan Vernon Cathell Robert Savage Bobby McCue Dorsey Weaver

Louella Whitescarver Nan Newcome Annette Kunst Patsy Shay Eaine Whitesr Rve Mildred Mosser Evelyn Knotts Lila Jo Dillon Shirley Bumgardner Anita J. Shahan Linda Woodyard Ruth Marie Bumgardner Helen Louise Outright Eddie Sinsel Gene Thorn David Bartlett Shirley Fawley May' Nell Thayer Patty Satterfield Barbara Stilwell Barbara Shay Mary Stevenski Patty Orr Jean Hinkins Mary J. Sharp Ruth Rail Mary McDonald Marian Withers Joyce Cuppett Delores Smith Anna Vasick Myrtie Lough Marjorie Has Bett Barbara Withers Virginia Lough Mary Lou Custer Jean Parker Elaine Withers Ann Newcome Mary E. Bogers Loretta DeMoss Sandra Courtney Beverly Cutright Jene Parkhill J. Paul Murphy Herbert Frum Junior Duvall George Moyer Mary Mollohan Janet Sue Boylen Don Na Watkins Roberta Withers Jean Artso Bill Dempsey Stanley White Don Harman Jimmy Watkins Patty Ann Sandy Evelyn Watkins John Lannan Verjnon Cathell Robert Savage Bobby McCue Dorsey Weaver Patty Moyer Joan Lambert Barbara Barlow Sandra Barlow Carol Ann Hedrick Alice Williams Nan‘ey G. Parkhill Suzanna Lawson Naomi Weaver Alice Irene Williams Betty Bush Wilma J. Poe

Calm man charged with murder after Camden tragedy

Unruh, described as an orderly, studious individual and former divinity student, was charged with murder and hospitalized. Prosecutors expect arraignment to follow psychiatrist reports. He claimed a long simmering resentment of neighbors fueled the act after returning from a Philadelphia movie trip.

Ucu Unruh Cohen River Road Philadelphia Camden Untuh

Man Who Didn't Come To Dinner Ends Ginger Rogers Marriage

Los Angeles reports Ginger Rogers has obtained a divorce from her third husband actor Jack Briggs Jr. aged 29. They wed January 16 1943 in Pasadena and separated July 30 last year. Rogers cited cruelty and Briggs failure to come home to dinner even on their sixth anniversary.

Los Angeles Ginger Rogers Jack Briggs, Jr Pasadena Calif Miss Rogers Briges Lela Rogers Briggs

Board of Trade Calls Membership Meeting

The Taylor County Board of Trade invites all members to a general meeting at 7 p.m. in the trade board rooms. President Paul E. Malone stresses the gathering is vitally important and urges full attendance.

Mediterranean Huntington Patrick J. Ryan Washington, D. C Walter Mooreman Navy Board Howard Mader Edwin Hanna Lloyd Straits John Sparkman, Jr James Pulliam Ryan Sue Pheasant International Taylor County Board of Trade Trade Board Paul E. Malone

Shirley Faces Harsh Swim and Tragic River Road Incident

The report follows Shirley as she battles cold frigid water during a swim. Her mother Rita Unruh, 49, had left for a visit when a man carrying a 38 caliber Luger walked onto River Road. The sequence led to a stark tragedy unfolding in the area.

Shirley May Harry Boudakian J. Walter France Pos Shirley Rita Unruh Unruh River Road

Poultry Exhibitors Urged to Contact County Agent

Taylor County Fair exhibitors were urged by County Agent Ralph Fike to report at once to his office with names and addresses. He warned that exhibit numbers were on record but insufficient to decide awards. The discussion touched on pension systems, retired faculty, and questions of public funds and legal obligations.

Ralph Fike Taylor County Sims

Remuneration Clause Questioned After Work Completion

A constitutional dispute arises over remuneration paid after work was finished, alleging violation of a separate constitutional section. The contention centers on proper procedure and authority, with officials citing differing interpretations of the rule and its application to the contract at hand.

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Taylor County Fair Ralph E. Fike Lenore Crouser Blue Ribbon Camilla Tuck Histon Water Band Grafton West Main NAVY Sible Somerset St. Paul,’ Minn Franklin Sherer Sandra John Dalton International Soundphoto U.sas Tures LA Paz Bolivia Bolivian ‘General Staff Sucre Potosi W. Main St-Grafton Vic Doctora Drug Store Armacy Malone’s Drug and Chemical. CO Elgins J. Lee Evans W. Main B. F. Goodrich Koroseal Center B. Fy Goodrich
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