Snow Bound Vigil On Train No 36 Told By Conductor Cowger
Conductor C W Cowger of Gassaway arrived on Train No 36 at 6 27 pm after spending a night blocked in a snow drift at Elkhurst with eighteen passengers. The engine faced trees and snow, water ran out, and help arrived only after a pusher assisted. Passengers and crew endured hunger and cold as 4 H Club members brought hot coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Coger
Gassaway
Charleston
Sentiel
Elkhurst
Cowger
Clay
Elkhurst 4-H Club
Harland
Dundon
Frametown
Ghssaway
Richwood
Clarksburg
Grafton
Ernest Dougherty Fireman Dies After Brief Illness
Ernest Hugh Dougherty 41, a Baltimore and Ohio Rail road fireman of 153 Ross Street, died at 5 a m today after a brief illness. A longtime B and O employee, he was active in the United Brethren Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Born July 9, 1903 in Barbour County, he was the son of Edward and Clemie Dougherty. Survived by his wife Olive Nestor and a brother Carl Dougherty of Valley Furnace Barbour County. Funeral arrangements pending this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hugh Dougherty
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ross Street
United Brethren Church
Order of Eagles
Grafton
Barbow County
Edward
Clemie Godwin Dougherty
Olive Nestor
Carl Dougherty
Valley Furnace
Barbour County
Funeral services for Mrs Loren zo Gainer
Funeral services for Mrs Loren zo Gainer 65 of Claude will be held Saturday morning at 10 30 in Bethel church with Rev Simmons in charge. Interment in Bethel cemetery. Born Meadowville November 27 197, daughter of Henry and Ellen Harris, member of Bethel Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Gainer
Claude
Bethel Church
Simmons
Bethel Cemetery
Meadowville
Henry and
Ellen Phillips Harris
Wes
Bethel Chapel
Grafton Jawgees Report West Side Bus Service Plans
Grafton Junior Chamber of Commerce members met Leroy Kinter of Grafton Transportation to hear possible West Side bus schedules for a Pottery route. Despite 1,400 signers on a petition, no definite plan until next week as only one extra bus exists and repairs loom. The group aims for a trial run before Christmas and discussed staffing needs. Camden Uhl noted members will help Salvation Army with Christmas kettles Saturday and a public address setup near two 5 and 10 cent stores with a collection stand at the Recreation Center. John Sayres became secretary, replacing Robert Burtoft who resigned for Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Junior Chamber of Commerce
Leroy Kinter
Grafton Transportation Company
West Side
Kinter
Camden Uh
Balvation Army
John Sayres
Robert Burtoft
Columbus
German bombing hits Nagoys factory hub in World War II
Report describes drenching fires after large bombs dropped in Nagoys manufacturing area, part of Japan's major production centers. Army air forces suggest an east west pinch on Japan may be widening, while local war loan drives report strong fundraising in Taylor county with totals surpassing $589,678.50 and many groups contributing sizable bonds and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nagoys
Japan
Army
O. Jay Fleming
Taylor County
Grace Brinkman
Opera House
Grafton Women’s Club
Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion
Kiwanis
Business Guins
A. P
A. M
Edgar T. McKee
American Legion
Legion
Aleutian Bases Poised to Support B-29 Blow
An AAF spokesman said Aleutian bases west of Umnak can accommodate the largest aircraft. Umnak lies about 2,000 miles from Japan and B-29 round trips have reached 3,000 miles. Also notes on lemon and orange skins for flavoring and improvised electric plug modification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleutian
AAF
Umnak
Japan
Mrs Sara Jane Sloan Dies After Short Illness
Sara Jane Sloan 85 of 104 West Washington street died at 6 20 this morning after a two week pneumonia illness. A Preston County native born June 23 1859 she was daughter of the late Basil L Moats and Elizabeth Sypolt Moats widow of Joseph J Sloan. Surviving are five children seven siblings fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were incomplete this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Sloan
West Washington Street
Taylor ‘County
Preston County
Basil L
Elizabeth Sypolt Moats
Joseph J Sloan
First Brethren Church
Joseph Sloan
George D. Sloan
John F. Sloan
Mary Freeman
Brooks Fitzwater
Grafton
Christopher Moats
Rowlesburg
W. Va
Hiram Francis Orr Dies At 60 In Fetterman
Hiram Francis Orr, 60, noted Fetterman merchant, died at his home on 1134 Pike Street after a period of illness. Born March 17 1864 in Preston County he was active in the Presbyterian church and Knights of Pythias. Survived by wife Laura B McConkey and six children. Funeral plans set for Friday at 3 30 p.m. with Rev Harold Schiffler officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Francis ‘Orr
Fetterman
Pike Street
Preston County
Eugenus
Mary Warthen Orr
Presbyterian Church
Parsons
Knights
Harold Schiffler
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C. W. Cowger
Buckhannon
Hereh
Monongahela Division
R. C. Morrison
Dixie
Kay Kyser
Eg He
Hara
Samuel Bacal
Bet Bret
Ernest Dougherty
Norning
Jawgees
Gause West Side
Henry Corad
Henry Heym
McKeesport
Sherwood Gainer
Thornton
Ae Judson
FHA
National
Adequate Wiring Bureau
Theg, d
Monongahela
Ine
Sara Jane Sloan
Hiram Francis Orr
Fetterman ' Merchant
J. B. Staley
Woodsdale Cemetery
Skaggs & CO
Official Watch Inspector B
RB. R. CO
Anne Cara
Malones Drug and Chemical Co
E Apothecar
Malone's Drug & Chemical CO
1945
Red Cross
Greyhound Terminal Union Drug CO
West Main Street
Greyhound
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