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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1944

Page

8

Opening Of Camp Towles Gets State OK For Sunday

State Health Officer J E Offner in Charleston approved opening Camp Towles on Sunday after county health officials confirmed no infantile paralysis cases locally. Registration begins at 6 pm with vesper services and campfire, then full program from Monday 7 am to 10 pm.

Camp Towles J. E Offner Charleston B. A. Hensley 4Eh Powles Tygart Valley Grafton Taylor County Behoo! Board

INSTALL MCKEE AS LOCAL LEGION HEAD

District Commander Gale Hill yiliy of Bevington presided at the American Legion home Wednesday night installing Edgar T. McKee as local post commander for the year. Also installed were Ray J. Osbourne Burl Curry Archer B. Stavely William Grimes A. T. Miller Torlock Rasmussen Arthur B Hern Jr H C Compton Jr Harry Greene Lee B. Bennett Arthur Yates George D. Vogel W R Matthew and other executive committee members. W R Matthew retires as past commander.

Gale Hill Yiliy Bevington Taylor County American Legion Edgar T. McKee McKee Ray J. Osbourne Burl Curry Archer B. Stavely Wiliam Grimes A. T Bert) Miller Torlock Rasmussen Arthur

Slight Change In Seranage Funeral Plans

The Bartlett funeral home announced a slight change in the funeral arrangements for Harvey Burton Seranage, 78, of Grafton Route 4, who died yesterday in a Fairmont hospital after an operation. Services remain set for 3:30 p.m. at Harmony Grove church, with the body arriving at 2 p.m. and remaining open until the service. caskets will be closed at service time. A 24-turment (term) will be made in Harmony Grove cemetery.

Bartlett Funeral Home Harvey Burton Seranage Grafton Route 4 Fairmont Harmony Grove

Whiskey Bonus Offered On August to Clear Imported Stock

Charleston officials announce a temporary whiskey stock clearance plan by the state liquor control commission. From August 17 coupons 25 allow a dual purchase of one bottle of imported brandy rum or wine plus one fifth bottle of whisky. Coupons 23 and 24 remain valid through August for two pints or one fifth bottle of whisky. The measure aims to free shelf space for domestic whisky and wine in higher demand.

Charleston State Liquor Control Commission Nquor

Draft call planned for men 18 to 37 in September

State Selective Service headquarters announced notices to 90 draft boards are being prepared for a small pre induction call of men aged 18 to 37 in September. There was no call in August.

Charleston State Selective Service

Service News From Camp Endicott And Great Lakes

furloughs and leaves announce Bob Boyes and Robert J. Smith visiting families in Texas and Illinois while Dale Chenoweth completes boot training at Great Lakes. Howard Anglin wounded in France. Carl W Grob graduates from an intensive basic engineering course at Great Lakes. Richard Dempsey spends weekend with Blueville parents. Robert Stolzenfels returns to Alamogordo New Mexico base.

Dale Chenoweth Great Lakes Pic Howard J. Anglin France Rrg A. J. Angin Es ‘Eistes Carl W . Grob Pfc Richard Dempsey Quantico Va Howard Dempsey Blueville Eee New Mexico Ptc Bert J. Stolzenfels Alamogordo New Mex

Military Leaves Bring Families Home From Great Lakes Camp Pendleton

Seaman second class Darrell Wayne Pratt and Corporal Richard Mickey Stevens return on leave to celebrate with parents and spouses, Pratt after finishing d0et training at Great Lakes and Stevens after thirteen months at Guadalcanal. The note adds a local tip about Chinese cabbage and its culinary uses.

Darrell Wayne Pratt Hosea Pratt West Main Street Josephine Poling Great Lakes

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