Subscription Rates and News Service Credits in Grafton
The page lists subscription prices and payment options, noting 96.00 for six months, 3.00 for six months, and 1.50 for three months. It mentions the paper’s post office filing in Grafton, West Virginia, and credits the Associated Press for news dispatches. Advertising contacts are listed for J. J. Devine & Associates across multiple cities.
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Mall
Sire Gin
Edvenon
Tos Yond
Postoffice
Grafton
W. Va
Associated Press
War Awakens Resolve Across America in Wake of Pearl Harbor
A sobering national address declares Americans united by a sickened but courageous heart, vowing to press to final victory against Japan. It emphasizes neutrality’s end, calls for calm, and pledges full support under the president as commander in chief, with US shores defending sovereignty and aiming to destroy Japanese forces swiftly. Central West Virginia communities vow to aid peace and goodwill.
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Europe
Republic
Pacific
United States
Japan
West Virginia
Not Actually A Reassurance On 1941 Income Taxes
A Cumberland News interpretation argues that Washington’s reassurance of “no more taxes on 1941 income” is misleading. The piece notes plans for heavier 1942 taxes collected at the source, implying workers would pay taxes before earning income and face added withholdings, painting a bleak outlook.
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Cumberland News
Washington
Morganthau
Congress
IS A UNITED FRONT: War in the Pacific prompts national response
The nation awoke to war in the Pacific and citizens from all walks of life moved quickly to repel attacks on the homeland. Across communities people gathered to read newspapers and discuss the actions of the Axis as recall and military mobilization intensified.
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Clarksburg
Pacific
Wepan
United States
Hitler
Brest
Axis claim of Libyan victory provokes skeptical view
Clarksburg Exponent Telegram notes Nazi foreign minister von Ribbentrop's assertion that the Axis has won the Libyan campaign as wishful propaganda. The piece argues British efforts differ this time, Rommel’s tactics remain strong, American tank production rises, and Allied supply lines may secure a Mediterranean victory under the Cunningham brothers.
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Clarksburg
von Ribbentrop
Berlin
Moscow
Wavell
Rommel
Washington
Britain
Africa
Red Sea
Mediterranean
Cunningham
Observing Bill of Rights Day in Civilian Defense
Washington activity centers on December 15 as Bill of Rights Day with Archibald MacLeish and Mayor LaGuardia urging OCD leaders to mobilize 100 million Americans. Local defense councils must organize civic and community groups for ceremonies, aiming to boost morale and unity in support of wartime goals and Roosevelt’s address.
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Washington
Office of Civilian Defense
Archibald MacLeish
National Defense
Librarian of Congress
OCD
F. H LaGuardia
MacLeish
Congress
United States
Roosevelt
Britain
Hitler
Daughters of the American Revolution Elects New Regent
Miss Prudence Hinkle resigns as regent of the Elizabeth Cummins chapter. Mrs. Charles Marmon elected regent for 1924 25 with officers including Mrs. L. B. Brydon and Mrs. G. H. A. Kunst. A program followed featuring Attorney John L. Hechmer and musical readings as guests and prize essays awarded to Elizabeth Alexander. Republican primary results show Howard Newton leading sheriff race and other county offices contested alongside state and national delegates.
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Prudence Hinkle
Elizabeth
Edna Sturm
Charles Skaggs
P. B. Phinney
Ruth Jackson
Helen Jackson
Frank P. Donahue
Elizabeth Handley
A. H. Freywang
Fannie Tregellas
Alma Knight
Harmon
John Evans
Morgantown
Republc
Daughters of the American Revolution
Charles Wells
A. W. Burdett
Ralph Kunst
Zella Conway
John R. Hardie
D. G. Kunst
A. A. Holt
Howard H. Holt
Charles Steel
Hattie Foreman
Clyde G. Turner
G. Wesley Evans
John L. Hechmer
John H. Kunst
Elizabeth Alexander
Grafton High School
Howard Newton
Dilworth
Yates
Laken
Lake
W. Merle Watkins
William P. Samples
Watkins
Samples
Ole E. Wyckoff
West Virginia
Cleveland
Wyckoff
Barker
Herne
Otto
O'Brier
King
Morgan
Waugh
Newton
McVicker
Look For Assessor
St. Clair
Jackson
Neil Holt
C. W. Monroe
Guy D. Goff
Benjamin Rosenbloom
Hallanan
Wells Goodykunst
Gobey
Mitchell
Congress
Bachmann
Howard Gore
England
Young
Swisher
Walter Ball
Hill
Sharp
Johnson
Rathbone
George M. Ford
Broadwater
Bond
Hoffman
Willam A. Beavers
Board of Education
L. C. Haymond
W. E. Leach
Holy Cross Chooses Ank Scanlan as New Coach
Worcester mass December 9 Holy Cross selected Anthony Ank Scanlan head coach from high school ranks. Scanlan has led St Josephs preparatory school teams in Philadelphia for 14 years and rejected several college bids. He is praised as one of the era’s finest freshman material developers and is set to take over Holy Cross football program.
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Worcester
Mass
Holy Cross
Ohio State
Anthony H
Ank) Scanlan
St. Joseph's
Philadelphia
Scanlan
Holy Cross Coach Joe Sheeketski Requests Renewal
Joe Sheeketski, Notre Dame product, says his three year contract ends December 31 and he told Holy Cross president Fr. Joseph R. N. Maxwell that he places Holy Cross fortunes above his own interest. In a long distance chat, Scanlan said he had been engaged by athletic director Thomas J. McCabe.
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Joe Sheeketski
Notre Dame
Sheeketski
Joseph R. N. Maxwell
Holy Cross
Scanlan
Thomas J. McCabe
Santa Anita Rose Bowl to Be Unhindered
Los Angeles December 9 1941 winter sports calendar proceeds despite war with Japan. Santa Anita meets December 31 to March 14, Rose Bowl on January 1 between Oregon State and Duke, pro bowl January 4, and golf opens January 9. UCLA to get assured railroad transport for December 20 Florida A game. sponsors ready to cancel if federal officials require. Santa Anita manager says meets will proceed for public entertainment and revenue, awaiting further notice.
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Santa Anita
Pasadena
Oregon State
Duke
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Hillcrest Country Club
San Francisco
del Mar
Bing Crosby
University of California At
Bruins
Florida A
Jacksonville
Charles Strub
Player delays contract until Worcester visit on Dec 15
A sports figure indicated he would sign a formal contract only after his first visit to Worcester on December 15. The comment underscores a cautious approach to negotiations and venue timing before committing to terms.
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Worcester
Sphere kick By HUGH FULLERTON, J8
War curtails United States athletics but keeps boxing soccer rugby in England for morale. Pro football will suffer. Hank Greenberg and Joe Louis face Army service. Utah footballers relieved by Hawaii trips. Boxing, rugby, and college players still active amid wartime drafts and training camps.
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New York
England
Hank Greenberg
Joe Louis
Utah
Hawaii
Paul Pinckney
Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle
Burleigh Grimes
Toronto
Leafs
Feller Enlists as Trading Talks Stir Baseball
Chicago December reports show roving baseball executives absorbed in Pacific developments while Robert Feller of the Cleveland Indians declares he will enlist. He plans to announce his decision tonight, affecting the mood at the Major League meeting as managers await word on trades and rosters.
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Chicago
Robert Feller
Cleveland Indians
Bobby
Leo Gabby Harrnet
Rk Giants
Cub
Gabby
Indianapolis Club
American Association
Johnny Mize
Dolph Csinelli
St. Loui Cardinals
Iyn Dodgers
Texas Tech to Play in Sun Bowl With Tulsa
El Paso December 9 It will be the Texas Tech Red Raiders and Tulsa University in the New Year s Day Sun Bowl football game Tech which lost only to Miami this year accepted the bid after Arizona Border Conference champion refused because of a long standing rule against post season games
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Texas Tech
Tulsa
EL Paso
Tex
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Tulsa University
Tech
Miami University
Arizona
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Grafton Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel IG Company
Latrobe Bireet
Grafton Printing Co
Alice B. Holt
John S. Palmer
J. J. Devine & Associates, Inc
Lexington
Atlanta
Boulevara
North
Michigan Ave
Detroit
Stephenson
Skaggs & Company
Remington
Savage and
Hoppes
Washington Daybook
Vitam
Ineters
Poe Malone
Drug and Chemical Co
Vrai
Taylor County
Crusaders
Anthony Scanlan
Wii
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Baltimore Pure Rye Distilling CO
Baltimore, MD
Isanta Anita
Will of
U.S
California
Newark
Plainfield
Baltimore & Ohio
Ellers Taxi & Transfer
Grafton Sterling Store
Maple Avenue
W. Washington Street
Fetterman
Parrish Agency
Hugh Fullerton
Buddy Baer
Buddy
Louis
Jimmy Foxx
Red Sox
Tom Yawkeys
Jimmy
Ed Brickhouse
Norfolk
Millers
Mike Kelley
Green Bay Packers
Washington Redskin
Dick Davis
Appleton
Wis
Post - Crescent
Hutson
Isbell
Norfolk Ledger - Dispatch
Service Dept
Chet Chesney
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Chet
Chicago Bears
Army
Great Lakes
Naval Training Station
Doyle Nave
North Island
San
Gutdooe
Ing Pool and
Cobona Cheb Wits
Richard Castor Norman
Pess
Ee Bissell
J. Lee Evans Furniture
West Main St
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