Taylor County War Bond Drive Surges Over Top
Taylor County War Bond campaign led by Chairman O Jay Fleming reports 67011725 raised and a 164 percent over quota with hopes to top 200 percent by month end. County total includes 408000 quota and 250000 from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plus 122000 state purchases and 11926875 in E Bonds against 155009 quota. GQ Bond sales reach 114000 as adjoining counties lag behind.
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Taylor County
O. Jay Fleming
Fleming
Wirt County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
West Virginia
B and O Announces Promotions Effective December First
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reshuffles superintendents after H C Batchelder retires as Toledo division chief in Dayton. Klauenberg tood Toledo post, Sell to Wheeling, Walton named terminal superintendent. Batchelder began with B and O in 1897, ending a 42 year tenure.
Hirohito At Center Of Secret 1941 Conference—Palace Revelations
New disclosures show Emperor Hirohito attended a secret conference at the Tokyo palace on Sept 6 1941 described by former premier Konoye to authorities. The meeting aimed at war planning with Hideki Tojo later taking premier’s role.
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Pearl Harbor
Fumimaro Konoye
Hirohito
Konoye
Hideki ‘Tojo
Nonagenarian Dies at Parsons Rest Home on Monday
Peter Johnson aged 93 of Moai ville died Monday afternoon at Nellies Rest Home in Parsons after a long illness due to age. He was born in Barbour county, son of Isaac and Elizabeth Johnson, and a lifelong resident of Taylor Barbour Tucker counties. He was married to the late Clara Johnson. survivors include Isaac D. Johnson Terra Alta Paul H. Johnson Kasson and Rev E J Johnson Masontown. Funeral services set for 11 am Thursday at Mt Morris church with Rev John Chevront officiating. burial in Mt Morris cemetery under Bartlett funeral home direction.
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Peter Johnson
Moaiville
Nellie
Parsons
Barbour County
Isaac
Elizabeth Nestor Johnson
Methodist Church
Taylor-Barbour-Tucker County
Clara
Railroad Management Changes At B and O In 1942
O Walton moves from general yardmaster posts in Haselton Painesville and New Castle to terminal trainmaster at North Vernon Indiana in July 1942. Mark 3B Van Pelt, formerly terminal trainmaster Philadelphia, takes over as terminal superintendent there. Van Pelt has served since 1913 in B and O operating roles, rising to assistant terminal train master at Brunswick and later terminal trainmaster at East Side Philadelphia. William B Weis becomes day terminal trainmaster replacing Van Pelt, with R S Densmore taking over the night terminal trainmaster post.
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Wark, O
Cleveland
Haselton
Painesville
New Castle
North Vernon
Ind
Philladelphia
van Pelt
Philadelphia
Walton
Indian constitutional frame set for next spring
Mckenzie reports the assembly plans to draft an Indian constitution next spring after provincial elections, with the government warning against any forced resolution of the constitutional issue. The stance follows a remark by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru last week.
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Pandit Jawaharlal
Influenza Outbreak Strains Taylor County Schools
Dr. R D Stout, county health officer, reports over 600 flu cases in the region with Pruntytown and Flemington hardest hit. At Pruntytown Industrial School for Boys at least 75 cases. Flemington one third of students out plus four teachers. Simpson and Rosemont similarly affected. Grafton Senior High near 150 out, Junior High 136. Statewide cases surge with 1 276 last week. western counties see closures and delayed reopenings.
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Taylor County
R. D. Stout
Pruntytown
Simpson
Rosemont
Flemington
Grafton
Stout
Charleston
J. E. Offer
Ostner
Marshall County
L. P. Potts
Moundsville
Greenbrier
Logan
McDowell
Randolph
Ritchie
Summers
Marion County
J. J. Straight
Barracksville
India’s path to self rule explored in Times of London editorial
An Times of London editorial argues that Britain must act decisively on Indian independence. It says a straightforward program could unlock unfettered Indian internal and external control, noting Gandhi and Nehru as pivotal figures while admitting obstacles from factionalism and the need for a provisional government to satisfy Indian desire for self rule.
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Nehru
Britain
India
Mohandas Gandhi
Times of London
British Empire
Deer Kill Totals Rise in Early Season
County reports 37 deer killed by noon on day three of the six day hunt with 13 new kills and no mishaps. Top early bucks include 10 point 225 pound, 9 point 200 pound, and 7 point 150 pound specimens. Additional unconfirmed notes speak of a 5 point doe and a spike buck in Barbour and Poulder areas amid cautions from Game Protector Powell.
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Joseph W. Powell
John Adams
Independence
James A
Alex Eaton
Thornton
H. L. Dodd
Grant Town
H. Seders
Bridgeport
Point
Rosie Wilson
Charles F. King
Shinnston
E. Rollyson
Fairmont
Barbour County
Hunts
Poulder
Powell
Rerson
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis
Public advisory promotes Creomulsion as a remedy for coughs chest colds and acute bronchitis claiming it reaches the source of trouble to loosen phlegm heal bronchial membranes and aid rest and sleep. The ad emphasizes Creomulsion uses beechwood creosote and other medicines and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
Local GI Bags 6 Point Deer in Canaan Mountains
A recently returned G I strayed from companions and hunted a six point, 175 pound deer in the Canaan mountain region. The incident was reported alongside safety notes to prevent serious accidents in the county. The hunter identified was Ross Gerard, owner and manager of the Quality Market.
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Canaan Mountain
Ross Gerard
Veteran Service Officer To Be Here In Grafton
J Lunsford of the West Virginia Bureau of Veterans Affairs will visit Grafton at 10 a.m. Friday to interview county veterans or dependents and assist with veterans claims. He will be at Selective Service Headquarters on the third floor of the Grafton Banking and Trust Co. building.
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Lunsford
W. Va
Bureau of Veterans Affairs
Grafton
Priday
Veterans Affairs
Selective Service Headquarters
Grafton Banking and Trust Co
Fruit and Vegetable Prices Announced for Ten Counties
The Office of Price Administration announced new price changes for Brook Doddridge Hancock Harrison Lewis Marion Marshall Monongalia Ohio Taylor Tyler and Wetzel Counties. Changes take effect Thursday with cranberries bulk at 35 cents per pound up one cent and Jerseys sweet potatoes at 2 pounds for 24 cents down one cent. all other fresh fruit and vegetable prices remain as previously announced.
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Charleston
Brook
Doddridge
Hancock
Harrison
Lewis
Marion
Marshall Monongalia
Ohio
Taylor
Tyler
Wetzel
Office of Price Administration
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