Tygart Lake Development and Radical Education Debate
The article urges rapid development of Tygart Lake as a recreational hub, highlighting lack of accessible roads and urging a hard-surface loop around the basin for quick, easy access. It argues local voices must press Washington for action amid national defense priorities. It also critiques University of Michigan President Ruthven on free discussion and radical students, contrasting with Wisconsin’s stance on open education and citizenship.
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Tygart Lake
Washington
Civid
Boat Club
Tygart Dam
Witte
Jon
Federal Bureau
Les
Watce
Ruthven
Tate Ty
University of Wisconsin
Heil
Wisconsin Board of Regents
University of Michigan
England's Chances: British Hang Tough Against Hitler Threat
A New York Daily News brief argues Britain still has a fighting chance to repel Hitler, noting past Gallipoli lessons and the need for resolve as the war continues. It frames the British as resilient, anticipating a potential reverse for the Nazi regime.
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England
iNew York Daily News
Hitler
Gallipoli
Hull Praised For Havana Conference Skill
J Charles P Stewart notes Secretary Hull earned wide praise in Havana for handling the Act of Havana. He highlights Hull’s tact in securing Pan American acceptance of the Monroe Doctrine, while Argentina’s delegation insisted on domestic ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Cordell Hall
United States
Latin America
Havana
Hull
Cuban Capial
Furthore
Uncle Sam
Colombia
Panama
Herbert Hoover
New World
Hoover
O. K
Roosevelt
Turkey
Argentina
Britain Faces Invasion Threat and Willkie Roost Polls
A wartime editorial discusses beachhead danger and British endurance, arguing for total armament and support for appeasement policy with Chamberlain. It also covers Elmo Roper’s Willkie polling showing Roosevelt carrying 195 electoral votes vs Willkie’s 380, with a southern stronghold and shifting swing groups noted.
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Willkie
New York Herald-Tribune
Elmo Roper
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Chicago
Roper
South
Willkie States
Grafton High 1911 Class and Memorial Day Address
The 1911 Grafton High School graduating class of 18 included Glen Bord Jessie Bush Kittie Cole Edna Collins Nellie DeMoss Grace Fawcett Ruth Jackson Grace Loar Lila Miller Lawrence Miller Grace Nuzum Lila Painter Arza Phillips Ruby Rutherford Edna Shuck Charles Sinsel Jr Lila Sinsel and Carrie Wilkinson. Several remain in Grafton with others married across West Virginia and beyond. Memorial Day 1911 featured Dr A B Riker of Mount Union College Ohio, recalling Civil War era events and Lincoln’s presidency. John McGraw Jr died June 26 1911, ptomaine poisoning, affecting Colonel McGraw and delaying plans for industrial projects. Construction at the Baltimore and Ohio office building and the Willard Hotel draws public interest, as does the old Grafton House and the new station and hotel. Esteemed locals like Henry Compton Sr and Peter McMannimon witnessed progress since the 1857 Northwest Virginia Railroad opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton High School
Glen Bord
Jessie Bush
Kittie Cole
Edna Collins
Nellie DeMoss
Grace Fawcett
Ruth Jackson
Grace Loar
Lila Miller
Lawrence Miller
Grace Nuzum
Lila Painter
Arza Phillips
Ruby Rutherford
Edna Shuck
Charles Sinsel, Jr
Lila Sinsel
Carrie Wilkinson
Grafton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Lila
Miller
George Brinkman
A. B. Riker
Mount Union College
Ohio
Riker
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Thayer Street
West Grafton
Veterans of
Reno
Grand Army
John T. McGraw
Virginia
Abraham Lincoln
United States
South
Union
Confederacy
Southland
John Mc
Colonel McGraw
Baltimore and Ohio
Willard Hotel
North West Virginia
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Grafton House
Baltimore
Henry Compton, Sr
Peter McMannimon
Compton
Main Street
The Emerald Ring and a yacht’s tangled love plot
On a luxury yacht Linda Avery and Robert Barton uncover Mina Nevins’s planted emerald ring with Mina pursuing both Robert and wealth. Linda confronts a love triangle involving Ronald, Sarah Mareley, and the actress Mina while watching deceit unfold aboard a moonlit voyage. Linda grapples with jealousy, loyalty, and danger as she seeks clarity before breakfast on an island voyage.
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Linda Avery
Rk Models
Alarts
RoeUhearton
E Trumpet
Sarah Mareley
Howald
Berseit
Weathers
Obert Barton
Linda
Terry Adams
Terry
Caroline Pickard
Mina Nevins
Robert
Mina
Ronald
Pete
Rob
Sarah
Ronnie
Hove
Reading the Political Swing Toward a Republican Victory
The text analyzes shifts in the balance of power in the East North Central and New England groups, noting Fortune’s figures as today’s impression. It states Willkie’s rising popularity and the rapid swing from the President, warning that much can change before November, but a continued trend could yield a Republican walkaway.
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East Northcentral
New England
Willkie
Mayor of Canada defiant comment on house charges in Commons
The mayoral report quotes Houde being charged in the House of Commons on Saturday for openly defying the law of Canada. Houde's statement expressed his stance while the proceedings continued.
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House of Commons
Houde
Aw of
Canada
Public sale of trust property in Taylor County
By deed dated April 28 1934 and recorded in Trust Deed Book A R at page 177 Elmer Snyder and Ruby Snyder defaulted. Trustee W Merle Watkins will sell August 18 1940 at 10 AM at the courthouse front door in Taylor County Glace City lot 50 by 129 feet fronting Billmont Street cash terms.
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Taylor County
West Virginia
Elmer Snyder
Ruby M. Snyder
W. Merle Watkins
Said
Taylor
Fis Trust
Billemont Street
Uary
Montreal Mayor Defies Conscription Law Statement Sparks Debate
The mayor, turning 51 next Tuesday, urged the population not to conform to conscription and asserted he does not intend to comply. He previously stirred controversy by claiming French-Canadians are fascist by blood and suggesting sympathy with Italy if England and Italy were at odds.
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England
Italy
Sunstroke Fatal in Minden West Virginia
Paul Saplay aged 49 died from sunstroke suffered while picking berries two weeks earlier in Minden West Virginia. Physicians said the stroke was the cause of death and noted the hot August day as a contributing factor.
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Minden
W. Va
Paul Saplay
Birthdays and Gifts Highlighted by Skaggs & Company
A promotional note from SKAGGS & COMPANY Exclusive Jewelers emphasizes that birthdays are meaningful and gifts reflect love and forethought. It asks if two birthdays occur in the home this month, tying the reminder to jewelry gifting.
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Skaggs & Company Exclusive Jewelers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bfy Qrapton Sentinel Publishing Company
Latrobe Street
Grafton Printing Co
James F. Holt
John 8, Palmer
Associated Press
National Advertising
A. B. Clayden, Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
North
Michigan Avenue
Morgantown Post
Alexander R. Ruthven
Stewart
Hall
Senate
Congress
Cordell Hull
Britain
Europe
Neville Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Munich
France
John McGraw, Jr
Helen
Rol
Sahi
Chesapeake and Potomac
Bell System
Grafton Banking & Trust Co
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