Model railway exhibit brings tiny trains to Graf ton waiting room
In Graf ton a large scale model railway display fills the B & O station waiting room. Built to a quarter inch to the foot, it includes 649 feet of third rail, 1298 feet of running rail, 111,835 ties, a double main line, branch lines, seven tracks in the yard, trestles and tunnels. The display features a miniature lake and a stream, with period trains from Baltimore and Ohio to operate every fifteen minutes.
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Grafton
Wheeling
Tri-State
Eseresas
Olive W.dennis
Sering
Baltimore
J. L. Cusacks
Model railway exhibit opens with eight trains on tracks
A Benwood shops display coordinated by Cusack features eight trains running simultaneously under switchboard control with safety switches to prevent collisions. The ensemble fills a boxcar and is valued at 7500 dollars including about 125 dollar locomotives. The exhibit opens around December 14 and a fund was created to provide Christmas treats for visiting children. Russell G. Dotson Anna M. Foley W. A. Camden and G. E. Powell lead the fund-raising committee.
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George Rindfuss
Benwood Shops
Cusack
Grafton
Russell G. Dotson
Anna M. Foley
W. A. Camden
G. E. Powell
Former Local Man Hugh McLaughlin Dies in Pittsburgh
Relatives report the death of Hugh McLaughlin of Grafton at Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh. Born here, he moved to Pittsburgh as a young man and worked as a locomotive engineer for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad until retirement ten years ago. He leaves surviving siblings in the area. services were held at St Stephens Church in Pittsburgh with interment in the Pittsburgh cemetery.
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Mercy Hospital
Pittsburgh
Hugh McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Grafton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Mr. McLaughlin
M. J. Tucker
F. W. Jenning
J.T. and
T. J. McLaughlin
Grand Street
P. J. Hussion
Barrett Street
Laughlin
Taylor County
St. Stephens Church
Pittsburgh Cemetery
Skaggs and Co Promotes Popular Expansion Bracelets
A note indicates she will prefer one of the popular expansion bracelets offered by Skaggs and Co. The item priorities a fashionable accessory choice and points to the store as the supplier.
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Skaggs & CO
Train Victim Identified in Pensboro
Loren Miller a 19 year old youth who escaped from the West Virginia Training School at St Marys was killed by a train near Pensboro. Dr R Paden identified him as the victim. Miller had been committed in September 1939 from Kanawha county. The engineer said Miller was seated on the tracks and could not be stopped. coroner Dr T W Keith said no inquest is necessary and the body rests at a local funeral home.
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W. C. Ellers
Grafton
Miller
Fred Currence
T. W. Keith
Moose Initiation Set At Grafton Lodge District Meeting
Members of the Grafton Loyal Order of Moose will hold a district meeting at the Grafton lodge on Sunday December 7 at 2 p.m. A Buckhannon Degree team will perform the initiation ritual and a speaker will be invited. After adjournment a turkey dinner will be served to members and guests. All members urged to attend.
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Grafton Loyal Order of Moose
Grafton Lodge
Buckhannon
Grafton YMCA reports busy 1941 year with 1942 fund drive
The Grafton YMCA and Rotary Club used the Y as a hub for community activities in 1941. Attendance at weekly Rotary meetings averaged 1,750 with 35 on the roster. about 100 visitors joined Rotary events. A jointly sponsored Boy Scout troop enrolled 35 boys with 1,653 total attendances and 123 visitors. Multiple groups used the Y including Hi Y at Grafton High School, Bible class, and church meetings. the Board of Directors held 17 sessions with 16 attendees, and the ministerial association met six times. The Taylor County Council of Boy Scouts met monthly with about 10 present. The Taylor County Farmer association, senior class, bar association dinner, Art Exhibit, Yacht club, and Chamber groups also used the facilities. Over 200 people viewed the November art display. Red Cross headquarters operated here throughout the year for the annual roll call campaign.
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Grafton
Young Men’s Christian Association
Rotary Club
Grafton High School
Ym.c.a. Board of Directors
Ministerial Association
Taylor County Council of Boy Scouts
Taylor County Frm Association
Tag Pay
Taylor County Bar Association
Tygart Valley Yacht Club
Board of Trade
Woman's Club
Red Cross
Local Man Fined for Illegal Kill in Grafton Area
C Dy Jones of Grafton was fined $50 and costs by Justice C P Lucas after being found guilty of killing an illegal spiked buck. Game Protector Powell testified the minimum fine applied as Jones reported a legal bill to authorities. The bill arose from the Rodrick settlement.
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Dy Jones
Graftod
Justice of the Peace
C. P. Lucas
Gotinty
Joseph ‘Powell
Jones
Roderick
Cuba Celebrates Churchill Birthday Amid British Uniforms
A vivid scene reports celebrations in Cuba marking Winston Churchill's birthday as major cities in Bible lands display brown uniforms. The article emphasizes British influence and the festive atmosphere in urban centers.
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Cuba
Churchill
Britain Wars Deepens With Finland Hungary Romania Notes
The British note exchange outlines a state of war with Russia. Finland’s reply is unsatisfactory and signals intent to defy conditions. Hungary and Romania responses are incomplete and identical in terms, while Finland insists on defensive aims. Japan recalls officials and shifts stance as tensions surge worldwide. Australia joins allied declarations amid Japan’s Indo China troop movements.
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Hungary
Romania
Finland
Finoie
Russia
Fighting Men Commens From Cage One in Crisis Spotlight
The paper Kokumin declares that in case of American aggression eight billion people of East Asia would become bombs against Britain and the United States. Nichi Nichi asserts the United States is playing to gain time in the crisis. Asahi's foreign commentator warns the situation is dangerous.
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Kokumin
East Asia
Britain
United States
Nichi Nichi
Asahi
Dan
Christmas Seal Sales to Exceed Last Year
West Virginia Anti Tuberculosis and Health Society in Taylor county expects Christmas seal sales to surpass last year’s $532. Circuit Clerk Brank M Hollis said early responses are strong with over 1700 mailings sent, each containing at least a $1 stamp. Stamps will be for sale at the post office starting around December 15.
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West Virginia Anti - Tuberculosis and Health Society
Taylor County
Brank M. Hollis
Drive
British Erects Secret Middle East Safeguard Revealed
A wartime observer notes trains of tanks and motor convoys in the British Middle East, many not moving toward the Western Desert fighting zone, while the full safeguarding plan remains a guarded secret.
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British Middle East
Western Desert
Soldier Takes a Very Long Night
Soldier Golas, after 30 hours on duty, told MPs he briefly deserted to seek warmth in a railroad control tower and to see Baltimore. An Army captain questioned his absence, MPs gave him a bed, and officials decided whether to send him back by rail or bus as his unit neared home.
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Golas
M. P
Baltimore
Kirsten and Moore Star In La Boheme At Civic Opera
Kirsten and Moore co starred in La Boheme at the Chicago Civic Opera House in a $20,000,000 venue. Kirsten, the youngest featured artist on the Chicago stage this year, sang the Musette Waltz from 1938. Officials predict she will become a major soprano, with plans to adopt a protege if her success continues.
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Chicago Civic Opera House
Miss Kirsten
Miss Moore
Chicago Opera
New York Metropolitan
GOP Leaders Rally In War Time Message
Jackson of Logan presided at a Young Republicans gathering on page one. Gordon Allott of Lamar spoke during the afternoon session. State President Paul Chambers of Logan opened the day urging GOP members to unite behind wartime policy, citing Roosevelt’s many commitments abroad and warning against policy repudiation. He praised Wendell Willkie as a leader the party cannot afford to lose.
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Jackson
Logan
State Federation of Republican Women’s Clubs
Gordon Allott
Lamar
Cal
Republican Federation
Paul Chambers
United
Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
Chambers
GOP
Soviet report says German forces push toward Moscow and encircle rail link
Pravda cites intensifying battles around Moscow as German tanks press north of the city and cut the Tula Moscow highway while Soviet counter efforts around Leningrad report gains in the Tikhvin sector. Soviet claims describe high losses for attackers and stubborn defense as the war widens.
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Pravda
Moscow
Tula
Leningrad
Hitler
Leningrn
Tikhvin
Rae
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