Dent Lady Antha Knotts Dies At 79 In Dent
Mrs Antha May Knotts 79 a native of Harrison county died at 10 last night at her Dent farm home after several days critical illness. She was born July 14 1860 daughter of John and Mary Ann Morris last of her family. Survivors include her husband ew Knotts three children C O Knotts near Dent Mrs E N Dillon near Grafton and Mrs Ora Richman Moatsville. She belonged to Pleasant Valley Methodist Church. Funeral 1 30 Friday Mt Morris church Rev Lois Luyader officiating burial in Mt Morris cemetery directed by C T Bartlett.
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Antha May Knotts
Dent
Harrison County
Knotts
John
Mary Ann Morris
Ew Knotts
C. O. Knotts
E. N. Dillon
Grafton
Ora Richman
Moatsville
Pleasant Valley
Mt. Morris
Lois Luyader
United Brethren Church
Mi. Mo
C T. Bartlett
Nazi Vessel Ships Sought For Secret Departure In Gulf
Report describes the German freighter Columbus and a second vessel, the Arauga, provisioning in port and preparing for a covert voyage. The Columbus, long regular between New York and German ports, loaded over 20 000 barrels of oil and had crew recalled from shore leave. Both ships were seen at New Orleans and Havana with papers issued for departure as war skies and nitrate cargo flagged for possible movements.
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Gulf of Mexico
Carribbean Sea
Ness
Thyvis
Osta
Columbus
New Orleans
Clumbus
New York
Havana
Cuba
West Indies
Vera
Cruz
Ware
Turners
Naval battle in the neutral zone involving Graf Spee
The battle near Uruguay involved the Admiral Graf Spee and escort vessels Ajax Achilles and Exeter. Observers reported from the shore as the clash unfolded with shells lighting up dawn and day, sparking concerns over lingering unseaworthiness and potential internment requests.
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Ajax
Achilles
Exeter
Graff Spee
Admiral Graf Spe
Uruguay
Otto Langmann
Admiral Graf Spee
Graf Spee
Washington
Formosa
Brazil
Montevideo
Mystery thriller Mr Wong in Chinatown dazzles fans at Opera House
A Boris Karloff style mystery opens with Mr Wong returning to investigate a death at his own home Princess Lin Hwa is killed in his private study Captain Street of the San Francisco police assists Wong as a series of twists unfold The film mixes danger kidnap and a dramatic rescue culminating in the killer's reveal and Wong's vindication.
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Boris Karloff
Mr. Wong
Chinatown
Opera House
James Lee Wong
Hugh Wiley
Lin Hwa
Wong
Captain Street
San Francisco
Police
Wong Himelf
A Western Filmed Against Iconic California Backdrops
The piece notes Ken Magnanl’s latest western uses Bronson Canyon once mined in the 60s, Mulholland River overlook near Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley, Willow Lake, 25 miles from Universal City, California, and the lone coast of Mexico as scenic backgrounds.
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Bronson Canyon
Mulholland Rive
Hollywood
San Fernando Valley
Willow Lake
Universal City
California
Mexico
Ken Magnanl
Pocket Ship Continued Trempage One
A fragment describes damage below the waterline amidship, with wounded crewmen staying aboard while critically injured sailors were taken to a military hospital. Ten ambulances ordered to the dock were not needed as the situation evolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevideo
Pictures Are Very Good at Turn ors 217
A terse note reports that pictures are very good at turn ors with unspecified context on page 217. No further details or names are given in the accessible text.
Notice to creditors of Oakley Austin estate in West Virginia
Commissioner of Accounts William P Samples calls all claimants against the Oakley Austin estate to file verified vouchers at the Taylor County Bank Building in Grafton WV by June 3 1940 or be barred from benefits. Beneficiaries must appear on that date to protect their interests. Dated November 30 1939 and published December 7 and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley Austin
Taylor County Bank
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginia
William P. Samples
County of
Taylor
Ships speed figures noted for Ajax and Achi class vessels
The fragment reports ship speeds with Ajax and Achi at 32.5 knots and Exeter at 32, mentioning piano atl des in unclear terms. Entities include Ajax and Achi classes and Exeter. The brief hints at performance figures without fuller context or dates.
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Ajax
Achi
Exeter
Theft of Tools Reported in Blueville
Charles Henderson of Blueville reported theft of tools from his automobile during the last fort night. A pump, jack, large and small pliers, four way lug wrench, ash tray, and two pairs of small pliers were missing. Henderson suspects the car was looted while parked on West Boyd Street.
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Henderson
West Boyd Street
Jack
Charles Henderson
Blueville
Cypas
HELP KIDNEYS PASS 3 PINTS A DAY
Kidney function supports filtering from blood and preventing waste buildup. The ad promotes Doan's Pills as a relief for back pain and urinary symptoms, claiming they help flush kidney tubes and stop swelling and fatigue.
Burnsville Pioneer Obituary of William Rush Armstrong
William Rush Armstrong 45 a merchant and inaugural Braxton county Board of Education member died. Survivors include his 105 year old mother Rebecca Frame in Burnsville noting the family’s long local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnsville
Wiliam Rush
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May Knotts
Paulette Goddard
Paulette Godrd
Douglas Fairbanks, Sr
Santa Monica
Cal
Fairbanks
Sylvia Ashley
Mary Pickford
America
Doug Jr
Robin Hood
Maynard
Gloria Shea
Walter Miller
Harald Goodwin
Ken Maynard
Ken
Texas
Mulholland Drive
YNARD
Grafton Drug. and Chemical Co
Seaton
THE
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company OF
West VA
Atlantic City
FF Ams
Crom
Ambassador Health Institute
William Hamilton
America’s
Pat Grippie
Closi
Dinlan
Helsinki
Finland
David
Russia
Goliath
Grafton Drug & Chemical Company
Monongahela System
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