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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1941
Page
8
Washington reports the Civilian Defense Office issued emergency instructions for schools during air raids. It urges teachers to keep pupils in the building, mobilize fire drill procedures, and direct students to multiple protected air raid refuges away from windows and doors with sandbag protection.
Vincent Ciummo, 24, of West Warwick R I, was arrested on West Main Street for loitering but the charge was dismissed after he promised to depart the town when arraigned before Mayor C O King in municipal court. He said he was hitchhiking to Baltimore to seek work and had traveled via Pittsburgh to Grafton.
A reading of Bishop John J. Swint's pastoral letter at St. Augustine Church urges Catholics to unite in faith and patriotism as war escalates. He stresses duty to God and country, calls for prayer, Mass, and rosary, and warns against rumor, division, and disloyalty while praying for guidance, protection, and victory.
City officials said action on rebuilding the South Grafton bridge may start soon with the WPA project still awaiting Taylor County Court approval for the railroad share. Mayor King noted a $2,800 city contribution and urged court action to reopen the crossing, now essential as train traffic blocks access and endangers emergency services and the county hospital facilities in the area.
Half the Christmas seal drive in Taylor County is raised with $234.92 in hand after Saturday’s receipts of $46.42. Chairman Frank M. Hollis of the tuberculosis and health society reported the total this morning, noting the campaign nears the prior year’s level.
A broken rail derailed 20 loaded Baltimore and Ohio coal gondolas on an eastbound train near Martinsburg. Cold weather is blamed as the rail snapped, tearing up sections of two tracks and blocking a third for over three hours. Crews of 100 men and two cranes cleared wreckage and coal. telegraph lines were restored within an hour and traffic resumed later in the day.
Captain Earl C. DeMoss, head of police, urged parents not to give air rifles for Christmas. He noted many street lights were shot out by youths using air rifles and ordered officers to confiscate any such guns from children on the street. He warned any future offenses would lead to seizure.
Frank Maxwell of Rosemont was arrested by state police at Oral Lake and faces a hearing before Justice of the Peace John Marks in Flemington on an assault charge lodged by his wife Berta Maxwell. She says he choked and beat her and had been released on bond after a prior unlawful cohabitation detention.
Mrs Pearl B Whitescarver 61 of 718 West Main Street died Saturday in Grafton City Hospital from heart disease less than 12 hours after admission. Widow of Dr John S Whitescarver, she was born September 23 1880 in Marion county and had lived in Taylor county most of her life. Survived by two brothers Forter A Morgan of Oklahoma and C Ray Morgan of Bristol WV. affiliated with Methodist church. Funeral held 1:30 pm at Bartlett Funeral Home with Rev. Gorgon L Withers officiating. Interment Woodsdale Memorial Park.
Thomas J. Moran of Grafton is elected president of District Lodge No 29 of the International Association of Machinists. The district includes lodges on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwest and Chicago and Alton railways. Moran has served as local chairman and executive board member, acting president last year, and was chosen by a large majority.
A Duncan crystal dinner ware gift offers a refined selection from Skaggs and Company. The announcement highlights an affordable, stylish table setting option likely aimed at holiday gifting and special occasions.
The large scale model railway brought from Wheeling by a Monongah division B&O employee will start operation at 8 p m in the B&O station waiting room. The mammoth 28 by 21 foot layout draws attention as four trains run on its intricate track maze with special treats planned for visiting children.
Mrs. Margaret Moore Saffel aged 69 died after an extended illness at her home 314 Pearl street at 11:50 this morning. Born December 2, 1872 in Barbour county, she lived in Grafton for many years. Survived by husband John W. Saffel in poor health, daughter Mrs. Farris Setler of Grafton, six grandchildren, and brothers J. M. Moore Clarence Moore Joshua Moore and sister Mrs. Emma Hershman. She was a United Brethren church member. funeral Thursday with Rev. Wm Luzader officiating, burial at Pleasant Creek cemetery under G. T. Bartlett directions.
British headquarters announced gains southwest of Gazala in Libya as the axis line retreated. Allied forces claimed repulsing two German tank and infantry counterattacks, destroying 16 tanks and capturing 370 personnel, with several guns and a fuel dump seized. Rommel, using a large rear-guard, faced encirclement hints but remained in control as a mobile westward retreat continued.
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