1940 Republican Ticket List for Election Roles
The slate lists Willkie for president and NeNary for vice president with candidates for U S senator Thomas Sweeney, governor D Boone Dawson, congress A O Schiffler, state senator Robert Henry, House of Delegates E Otto Waugh, sheriff Dallas Wolfe, assessor Ed N Lock, attorney James C Olt, county commissioner Thomas Cather, board of education Fred Carder and William Collins, and grafton district justices Ona C Jefferys and John Snider. A biblical quote and reflection on debate timing follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell L. Willkie
New York
Charles L. NeNary
Oregon
U. S
Thomas Sweeney
Wheeling
D. Boone Dawson
Charleston
Congress
A. 0. Schiffler
Robert Henry
Fairmont
House OF Delegates
E. Otto Waugh
Dallas Wolfe
Ed N. Lock
James C. (Neil) Olt
Thomas Cather
Board OF Education
Fred Carder
William Collins
Grafton
Ona C. Jefferys
John Snider
Democratic Way: Willkie Challenges Roosevelt Public Debate
The Washington Post notes Willkie seeks public discussion with President Roosevelt, while Roosevelt keeps his platform of reelection. The piece argues time for campaigning is limited and stresses the president’s duty to explain policies and future plans. It questions how to revitalize the economy and meet totalitarian threats in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Foot
Wendell Willkie
Lincoln
Douglas
Willkie
Roosevelt
Europe
National Guard Bill Expands United States Military Authority
Congress authorizes the President to call the national guard and reserve components to active duty for 12 months ending June 29, 1942. Pay equals regular army, service within the Western Hemisphere, with strict reinstatement duties for veterans and employers. The measure, praised as a broad defense experiment, aims for rapid mobilization with strong public backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Cumberland Times
United States
Regular Army
Philippine Islands
U. S
Willkie and Roosevelt clash over New Deal ideals
Morgantown Post argues the Willkie defense fails to address Willkie’s true stance. He opposes spending to revive prosperity and favors market-led recovery. Willkie also distrusts Washington bureaucrats governing business, valuing free enterprise and individual initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
Roosevelt
Morgantown Post
New Deal
Willkie Parts Company
Washington
Stewart Wonders Where Trotsky Procured Funds To Live
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart ponders how Leon Trotsky sustained a lavish lifestyle after fleeing czarist Russia. He recalls Trotsky’s meager $15 weekly Red paper earnings in New York and later Mexico, while doubting sources of his substantial bankroll and questioning Stalin’s possible involvement. The piece links Trotsky to Mexican politics and U S president Roosevelt term limits debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Trotsky
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Leon Trotsky
Mexico
New York
Siberia
Spain
Gotham
Bronstein
Leon
Aps
Jefferson
Russia
Kerensky
Kerensky Ism Dd
Nicolai Lenin
Lenin
Josef Stalin
Stalin
Mexico City
Moscow
Finland
Josef
Cardenas
Almazan
Stone Corner Uncovered At Church Ceremony And Town News
Local history notes reveal remnants from the 1871 cornerstone of a Luther anx church found during 1912 work. Community events include Grafton park opening rainstorm, saloon burglaries, prize winners at Wheeling State Fair, Independence Day observations, a McGraw tribute, and the first Willard hotel wedding of Dr Basil Singer and Maude M Teter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BL Paul’s Lutheran Church
J. George Preiss
Canton
George H Shaffer
Ten Sentinel
W Holt
The
Sentinel
Lutheran and Missionary Magazine
Carrie Chambers
Lutheran Observer
Anna Geldback
Preiss
Grafton Park
Woodland
Vincent
Park Beach
Park
Maple Avenue
Grafton
Belington
William Durrance
Charles Flanagan
Stolzenfels
Palace Cafe
Hiram Gaines
Henry Runge
Anna Rendel
Agnes Flanagan
Wheeling
Runge
Rendel
Weekes
Pruntytown
Arnold Brass Band
John T. McGraw
Baltimore and Ohio
Raureau Station
Taylor County
New Willard Hotel
Basil Singer
French Creek
Maude M. Teter
Buckhannon
A. W. Morrison
Methodist Protestant Church
Russel Stone
Willard
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Baltimore
Upshu County
Baltimore
The Handkerchief Clue Haunts a Murder Case
In a tense interrogation scene the prosecutor links Sarah to the Bagley office murder through a shared handkerchief and a revolver. Linda realizes a hidden alibi and family ties may shield the real killer as police weigh Parrish connections and old betrayals. The room waits for Sue Ackerman’s next revelation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Linda
Clarabell
Bagley
Sue Ackerman
Linda Avery
Ronie
John Parrish
Su: Ackerman
Mr. Parrish
Robert
Ronald
China
Willkie Candidacy Sees Strong Traditional Support Across Regions
In a statewide survey, supporters praise Willkie as upholding the American tradition of industry, frugality, dignity, and orderly growth tied to individual and national character. Roosevelt critics accuse the New Deal of distorting that tradition. County reports show varied registration figures with Huntington at 22 and Clarksburg at 29, Welch at 25, Martinsburg only four, and aliens registered on day one numbering around 15 of an estimated 400. other towns include Williamson eight, Beckley 13, Bluefield two, Morgantown six, Moundsville two, and Keystone twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
Roosevelt
Huntington
Clarksburg
Welch
Martinsburg
Panhandle
Williamson
Beckley
Bluefield
Morgantown
Moundsville
Keystone
West Virginia Alien Population Counts Including 28 Counties
The article notes an estimated 7,000 aliens living across 28 southern West Virginia counties with Charleston as the central reporting office. Wheeling ranked high on the first day with 40 registrations as activity was expected to pick up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Paige
Singleton
Charleston
Wheeling
Notice to creditors of Elmer Snyder estate in West Virginia
Commissioner of Accounts in Taylor County WV warns all creditors and beneficiaries of the Elmer Snyder estate to present valid claims with vouchers by March 3, 1941 at the Taylor County Bank Building in Grafton. Beneficiaries must appear to protect interests. Hand dated August 28, 1940.
Legal Notice of Estate of Georgia A Jackson
Notice to heirs and creditors to exhibit claims against the estate of Georgia A Jackson deceased with vouchers verified to CW Samples in the Taylor County Bank Building Grafton West Virginia by March 3 1941 failing which they may be excluded from the estate. The notice is dated August 28 1940 and September 11 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia A. Jackson
Georgia
A. Jackson
Taylor County Bank
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginia
CW. P Samples
County of
Taylor
Notice to creditors in Keefer estate in Grafton West Virginia
In Taylor County West Virginia creditors and beneficiaries are notified to present all claims against the estate of C A Keefer deceased with vouchers legally verified at the Grafton Banking and Trust Company Building Grafton by February 18 1941 to avoid exclusion from estate benefits. The estate will be represented August 14 1940 by John K Burdett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Keefer
Grafton Banking and ‘Trust Company
Grafton
West Virginia
John K. Burdett
Taylor County
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Grafton Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Latrobe Breet
W. Va
Grafton Printing Co
James F. Holt
John 8. Palmer
Associated Press
Elgg
National Advertising
A. E. Clayden, Inc
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
Mr. Roosevelt
Miss Markley
Markleys
Acker
John
Elmer Snyder
W. P. Samples
G. Bank and Trust Co. Bldg
Commissi
Commissioner's
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