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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1941

Page

2

The Sinews of War and American War Production

The article notes a surge in aviation output with Col John H Jouett reporting 20000 military planes produced by month end and a two year plan nearing 100000. Industry expansion raises plant space to 46000000 square feet and payroll toward 400000. It emphasizes unity for victory, condemnation of Japan and Hitler, and a war-time shift in living standards.

Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce John H. Jowett Col. Jouett United States

Diminishing returns and taxes in the emergency economy

Charles P. Stewart discusses the law of diminishing returns in U S taxation as a limit to tax revenue, with Senator Walter F. George warning of near exhaustion of funds. The piece warns higher taxes may delay debt repayment, threaten credit, and provoke inflation, while noting a boom period raises death risk.

Charles P. Stewart Central Press Walter F. George Senate Finance Committee Uncle Sam George al Capone Treasury Henderson Polic

Susan Farmer Prompts Ardendale Talk On New York Plans

In Ardendale, Susan Farmer, praised for modesty and poise, faces questions about a possible romance with Roy Leonard in New York and a life away from the farm. Irene Carter and Miss Alice discuss Susan’s future as Roy circles photographers and a television studio keeps busy with Dainty Diana Dairies publicity.

Misa Alice Fred Susan New York Miss Alice Ardendale Mosher Irene Carter Diana Dairies Mr. Jones Trene Susan Farmer Ireni Roy Irene Jones Bisamy Staten Island Leonard Connecticut

American ingenuity in nut shell fashion reform

A Cumberland News piece highlights Texas students and 4H club members converting local nuts and plant seeds into costume accessories. From black walnuts to hickory pecans acorns and other items, they craft buttons jewelry and trinkets as innovative rural crafts. Farmers watch with interest as new fashion items emerge from laboratory inspired work.

Texas

UNITED FOR VICTORY Biking Inter Mountain

United and confident our country begins a great task, uniting in a common cause as war comes to the United States with surprise air attack on Hawaii and the Philippines. The nation pledges work and production as its creed to mobilize for war.

Japan United States Hawaii Philip Islands

Higher and Higher tax plans haunt the nation

A Clarksburg Telegram summary notes lawmakers push for further tax hikes after a ten percent income tax on above exemptions and discusses possible surcharges on surtax social security and wage taxes. Proposals include advance tax collection, a third of net earnings taxed, and a shift toward modest living amid rising burdens. Named byline: Cordova Leather Bill Folds, Skaggs & Co.

Clarksburg Congress Icome

History of Taylor County School Music and Memorial Day

The piece recalls how music entered public schools, highlighting talents like Charles Barnhouse and Mary Leeds, and notes the Catholic school in Grafton. It covers the 56th Memorial Exercises on May 30, 1924, led by S. M. Zinn, with Royal C. Johnson as speaker, and the Taylor County Memorial program funded by the county court. The event honored Civil War veterans and World War II veterans, detailing Johnson's service and leadership in the House veterans committee.

Charles Barnhouse Wiliam Hoskins Harry Frank Hanshaw Hamilton L. Carson Charles R. Durbin Mary Leeds Grafton Taylor County Grand Army of the Republic Baltimore and Ohio S. M. Zinn National Cemetery Royal GC. Johnson South Dakota World War Veterans Bureau Washington Elizabeth Cummins Daughters of the American Revolution Red Cross Society Royal C. Johnson United States United States Congress American Expeditionary Force United States Army France Seventy-Ninth Veterans Committee House ‘of Representatives

Have your Baby's Shoes Metal Bred for Christmas

SKAGGS & CO advertises metal bred baby shoes as a Christmas gift idea promising durable keepsakes that mothers will love.

Skaggs & CO

For Rent Unfurnished Apartment In Desirable Section

Unfurnished five room apartment in a desirable residential section available for rent. Showings by appointment only. Call 212.

Gift idea essay urges timeless jewelry as the best present

A brief promotional note from Skaggs & Company Your Jeweler encourages choosing jewelry as the most appreciated gift that endures years. The firm suggests jewelry as a reliable way to please recipients and highlights its lasting appeal.

Skaggs & Company

Legals Notice in Taylor County for Matthew Dottellis Case

The notice states in favor of Mike Dottellis against C D Jacobs on an appeal for 151 dollars plus interest and costs. It notes Cottellis not a resident of West Virginia and requires appearance within 30 days from first publication to protect interests. Witness Frank M Hollis Clerk December 2 1941 in the 79th year of the state. Dec 3 10 17.

Mike Cottellis C.D. Jacobs Xootion Circuit Court of Taylor County West Virginia C. D. Jacobs Ona C. Jefferys Teylor County West Vinginisy Mike Dottellis Frank M. Hollis

Publication Order in Taylor County Court

In Taylor County clerk's office a December 1 1941 order publication concerns Annabel Proctor Wilson as plaintiff and Maurice Crenshaw Wilson Jr as defendant in a Chancery suit. J Guy Allender is attorney for the plaintiff with case file S-10-11.

West Virginia Circuit Court Taylor County Weet Annabel Proctor Wilson Uaurice Crenshaw Wilson, Jr J. Guy “Allender Planet

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