Roosevelt Moves to Consolidate State Jobs Agencies
President Roosevelt announced he asked state and territorial governors to immediately transfer all separate employment agencies to the federal employment service to maximize manpower for war production. He noted full cooperation among governors and cited a governors conference statement urging coordinated fiscal action to fight inflation, accelerate defense output, and prepare for postwar adjustments.
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Roosevelt
Federal Employment Service
Committee of the Governors Conference
Council of State
Too Many Relatives Opens This Evening at Center
A seasonal comedy headline the Lawson Social Center auditorium at 8:00 p m tonight with tickets 15 and 25 cents. The show repeats Saturday evening at the same time with a tap dance interlude by the Francis Sisters of Beaumont. All are invited to attend.
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Francis Sisters of
Beaumont
Three Grafton Men Sign For Service With Navy
Three Grafton young men have enlisted in the United States Navy at the recruiting office in the post office. Chief Boatswain's Mate George Dent announced the office hours on Tuesdays and Sundays. Enlistees are Dorsey Lawrence Leuthart of 109 1-2 High street, Lee Edward Bolliger of 188 Latrobe street, and William Ballard Lingo of 124 McGraw avenue.
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Grafton
United States Navy
George Dent
Dorsey Lawrence Leuthart
High Street
Lee Edward Bolliger
Plan to Organize Local Civilian Defense Council
Local leaders plan first steps toward forming a civilian defense council with Mayor C O King Sheriff Lee Bennett and county president O J Bartlett meeting at City Hall Saturday afternoon. The gathering follows a suggestion by Col C C Pierce executive director of the state defense council headed by Governor M M Neely.
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Lee Bennett
O. J. Bartlett
City Hall
Col
C. C. Pierce
State Defense Council
M. M. Neely
Red Cross Launches War Fund Drive in Taylor County
The Red Cross War Fund seeks 3500 in Taylor County and begins next week with E Guy Kuhn as chairman. Kuhn was appointed by Rev Ben F Donley pastor of Andrews Methodist and Taylor County Red Cross chair. A national quota of 50 million will trigger house to house solicitations and donation boxes in banks and stores.
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Kuhn
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Andrew's
Methodist Church
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Louis Godwin Dies at 74 in Taylor County
Louis Godwin of McGee aged 74 died yesterday in Fairmont General hospital. Native of Barbour county he left a widow and children including Mrs. W. W. Wilson and Joseph C. Godwin. Surviving brothers and sisters listed. Body taken to son B. Godwin’s home in McGee. Funeral 2:30 Sunday at Harmony Grove Baptist with 1:30 service at residence. R. G Jones funeral director.
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McGee
Taylor County
Fairmont General Hospital
Barbour County
W. W. Wilson
Joseph C. Godwin
Grafton
B. Godwin
Virgil
Garrett
Ind
James Isaac
J. Poling
John Richman
George Murphy
Jennie Nestor
Harmony Grove Baptist Church
R. G Jones
Fire ruins 18 company houses near Independence
Eighteen company houses at the abandoned Poland mine of the Oceania Coal company, one and a half miles west of Independence on the Taylor Preston county line, were destroyed by a fire of unknown origin yesterday afternoon. The blaze, discovered before noon and controlled by 4 pm with Tunnelton Fire Department help, damaged three acres of brush land. Five houses were occupied. neighbors and the Preston county Department of Public Assistance are aiding the homeless. County Game Protector Joseph W. Powell investigated. loss estimates were not available.
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Oceania Coal Company
Independence
Taylor - Preston County
Tunnelton
Preston County Department of Public Assistance
Joseph W. Powell
Rotary Club Christmas Gift Exchange Held at Grafton
Rotary club met for its weekly dinner in the M.C.A. rooms for the annual Christmas meeting. The highlight was a gift exchange among members. A short program featured life stories by R. M. Farrish and William H. Young, which charmed the large attendance.
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Grafton
Chimney fire causes little damage at Reed residence
A chimney fire at the D. O. Reed home at 710 on a street drew city firemen with a general alarm. They arrived at 4 28 PM and fought the blaze for about 30 minutes with negligible damage reported.
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D. O. Reed
Skaggs & Co Popular Expansion Bracelets Featured
A line highlighting Skaggs & Co popular expansion bracelets targets shoppers seeking flexible, stylish adornments. The note emphasizes availability and appeal in current accessory trends.
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Skaggs & CO
Large Buck Dies From Infected Foot Wound
A 10 point buck weighing 250 pounds died from a foot wound likely caused during open season. Found on C. B. Thomas farm near Thorn ton, the carcass was investigated by County Game Protector Joseph W. Powell who cited infection as the probable cause.
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C. B. Thomas
Thornton
Joseph W. Powell
Model railroad run delights city youngsters
Children from West Grafton Fetterman Garrison and others viewed a large scale model railroad in the B and O waiting room loaned by the Wheeling division of B and C. Santa Claus handed out popcorn balls candy and gifts as trains ran on 1298 feet of track.
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Wheeling
A. R. Carver
Wheeling Division
Grafton
West Grafton
Fetterman
Garrison
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Carver
Flemington Man Gets Mine Inspector Post
Edward Stipe of Flemington route 1 has been chosen as mine inspector for district No 7 of the West Virginia Department of Mines. He will base headquarters at his residence and succeeds a veteran miner in this Barbour county area including Tucker, Mineral, and Grant counties.
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Edward Stipe
Flemington
Katherine Coal Company
Lumberport
West Virginia
Morgantown Man Joseph Blerer Takes New Appointment
Joseph Blerer of Morgantown is set to assume a new appointment effective next Monday, according to the latest notice. His role aligns with prior public service and marks a continuation of regional staffing adjustments announced this week.
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Joseph Blerer
Morgantown
Eagles Pursue Charter Members In Grafton Aerie Drive
The Fraternal Order of Eagles presses to close the charter for the Grafton Aerie by mid January. Rev. C A Sunny Sundberg, grand lodge organizer, leads an intensive membership drive.
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Order of Eagles
Grafton Aerie
C. A “Sunny” Sundbérg
Card of Thanks to South Side community
We extend heartfelt appreciation for the flowers sent at the death of Mrs E A Robinson mother of M S Robinson. Your kindness will be remembered. MR and MRS M B Robinson sons and daughter-in-law
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E. A. Robinson
M. S. Robinson
Sundberg Plans Crescent Club Address on Proposed Organization
Dr Sundberg will speak Sunday at the Crescent club to men interested in forming a local organization. He is establishing his headquarters at the Ho vel Grafton.
Oak Hill Man Dies After Long Illness
J W Forbes 70 former manager of West Virginia Water Service in Oak Hill died today after a long illness. obituary notice notes career in Oak Hill and service to local water utilities.
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Oak Hill
J. W. Forbes
West Virginia Water Service Company
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