Local man takes responsibility in hit run case
Carl L. Boylen of 305 Mackin Street was charged as the hit and run driver who struck J. B. Morris of 215 West Washington Street while Morris painted a curb near the Post Office. Police noted yellow splotches on the car and paint marks on Morris, indicating a glancing rear fender contact. After review before Mayor King this morning, officials decided no charges were filed.
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Carl L. Boylen
Mackin Street
Big City
J. B. Morris
West Washington Street
Boylen
Morris
King
Warren McVicker Leads Taylor County Farming Future
Warren McVicker, youth of Truman McVicker near Grafton, joins the Farming For Better Living program and grows into a skilled farmer. His 235 acre Taylor county farm features soil tested land, lime spread, and diverse livestock including Registered Herefords and a daily creamery sale. Warren’s knowledge covers crop rotation, soil, and machinery, following in his father’s progressive Farm Bureau leadership.
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Truman McVicker
Philippi Road
Grafton
Warren
Sam
4-H Club
You Ag
Warren McVicker
McVicker
Taylor County
McVickers
Sistersville Creamery
Nettie Riggleeater Taylor
Farm Bureau
A. G. Robinson
B. A. Hensley
Gilbert Robinson
A. G
Truman. McVicker
Army Families Report Wounds and Training Across U S
Wounded in France Pvt Karl Knight hospitalized in England while brother Pvt Alpha Knight serves in France. Harold Paul Clovis leaves for Great Lakes boot training. Sgt Clarence Clovis with infantry in England. Pvt Donald Boylen on furlough from Matagorda Island. brother Cpl Kenneth Boylen returns to Nebraska. Ford brothers D R Bud John and Dan visit home. Bud returns to Mississippi. Oscar Riddle in New York City on furlough. Earnest M Riddle recently arrived in basic flight training at Bainbridge Field. John L Fordyce starts basic flight training after Maxwell preflight.
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France
Bayard M Knight
Fourth Street
Pvt
Karl Knight
England
Alpha Knight
Harold Paul Clovis
C. O. Clovis
Parkview
Great Lakes
Illinois
Sgt Clarence Clovis
U. S. Army Infantry
Donald Boylen
Matagordar Island
Gulf of Mexico
M. W Boylen
Knotts Avenue
Cpl
Kenneth Boylen
Kearney
Neb
Ford Brothers
D. R
Bud) Ford
Camp Shelby
John M. Ford
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Dan H. Ford
Camp Campbell
Uncle Sam
Maple Avenue
Bud Ford
Mississippi
Luther Ford
Ford
Cumberland Memorial Hospital
Grafton
Oscar Riddle
U. S. Maritime Service
A. V Riddle
West Washington Street
New York City
Louise Yeager
Washington, D.C
States
South Pacific
Earnest M. Riddle
Bainbridge Army Air Field
Florida
John L. Fordyce
James F. Fordyce
Maxwell Field
Ala
Cadet Fordyce Joins Air Corps After WVU Ties
Cadet Fordyce, a former University of West Virginia student, enlisted in the Air Corps on July 12, 1943, amid Southeast field reports. He is among several cadets noted for equipment and training milestones during wartime buildup.
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Fordyce
University of West Virginia
Air Corps
Dewey in 1940 campaign swings through key states
The piece outlines Dwight D. Eisenhower era style campaigning with Dewey touring Pennsylvania and Kentucky, aiming to energize GOP governors and secure early endorsements. Bricker, as VP candidate, plans a nationwide speaking drive starting September 9 at French Lick, with Indiana a tentative early target. The text notes historical state outcomes and anticipated campaign paths.
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Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Philadelphia
Louisville
National Federation of Republican Women's Clubs
Kentucky
Dewey
Hoover
al Smith
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
GOP
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Indiana
Republican Editorial Association
French Lick
Willkie
Bricker
Albany
Plans for National War Fund drive outlined
Four million volunteers in every state are planning the fall National War Fund drive. West Virginia campaign chairman C C Schmidt of Wheeling says the National War Fund combines with the Community Chest for a grand total of 250 million dollars nationwide.
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C. C. Schmidt
Wheeling
West Virginia State War Fundy
National War Fund
West Virginia tops war fund drives in 1943 efforts
In 1943 West Virginia and state units, under Arthur Dean, expect to match last year’s success. The state subscribed over 1.65 million dollars to USC and County War Fund drives, while the National War Fund reached new highs. The army chief staff history notes only eight of 15 had West Point graduation.
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U.S. Army
West Point
Second Registration For Liquor Books Men
Because some stores and agencies ran out of sales permits on August 12 the commission will hold a second registration period for civilians who have old liquor sales permits and those who do not. Clyde T. Hickman local store manager said the move ensures adequate permits for civilian buyers.
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Clyde T. Hickman
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