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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1941

Page

2

Army to Hear War Chieftain Broadcast Tonight

New York August 13 A 25 minute talk by Secretary of War Timson is set for 6 30 pm local time to explain why Congress asked to extend military training beyond one year Loudspeaker systems in army posts nationwide will carry the address via NBC Blue and MBS shortwave networks The program slate lists NBC CBS MBS and London programs.

New York Special News Service Secretary of War America Washington Congress CBS NBC London

Lindbergh ransom notes found on gangster's body

Police report that $486 in paper money found on John Goodman included Lindbergh ransom notes, offering a fresh angle on the kidnapping case. The body was retrieved from Skunk Sound near Gate 9 May New Jersey, with over $30,000 of the $50,000 ransom unaccounted for.

John (Chink) Goodman Skunk Sound Gate N. J Central Prese

Wallace's Son Returns to State Dept as Secretary

Cordell Hull returns to Washington to resume his post as secretary of state after over a month away recovering from a mild illness at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Sumner Welles had acted as secretary in his absence.

Cordell Hull Washington State Department White Sulphur Springs W. Va Sumner Welles Robert Brown Wallace United States Washington, D.C Richmond, Va Col John A. Clark Medical Corps

Roosevelt urged to host fanside chats amid weather concerns

The text notes a call for President Roosevelt to address the public via fanside chats. It references Zadok Dumbkopf and Nazi generals, mentioning Russian roads and swamps, while joking about American auto tourists. The fragmentary item blends political quips with travel observations from the era.

Zadok Dumbkopf Roosevelt

Straw Flowers Make Dual Use In Garden And Home

Strawflowers also called Helichrysums provide summer decoration in gardens and dried form serve as winter indoor decor. They are prized as the finest of the everlastings for home settings.

How to harvest and dry strawflowers for decor

Instructions describe cutting flowers at small bud stage for variety in size, then drying to keep color. To use as everlasting stems, remove foliage, bundle in small groups, and hang upside down in a cool airy place away from sun to dry slowly.

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