Local Couple Wed In Winchester Ky Double Ring Ceremony
Mr and Mrs T B Utsinger announce the marriage of their daughter Geraldine to William J Frey II son of Mr and Mrs W W Frey of McGraw Avenue The ceremony occurred Saturday Dec 20 at First Presbyterian Church Winchester Rev Stephen B Lander performed it There were no attendants Geraldine wore a green street length dress with brown accessories Her shoulder corsage was rose buds Frey a Grafton High School 1935 graduate later Alfred University alum ceramic engineer and foreman at Carr China Co Mrs Frey is a senior at Grafton Settler High School The couple will reside in Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Utsinger
West Main Street
Geraldine
William J. Frey, II
W. &. Prey
McGraw Avenue
Winchester
Kentucky
Stephen B. Lander
First Presbyterian Church
Frey
Grafton
Alfred University
Alfred
New York
Carr China, Company
Prey
Grafton Settler High School
Pep Club at Grafton High Chooses Colors for Christmas
The newly organized Pep Club of Grafton Senior High held a Friday meeting in the school building with Georgia Sinsel presiding and Lorraine McAvoy reading minutes. Plans include singing carols on Christmas Eve and adopting blue and white as club colors. members present include Mary Lowford Barbary Kemple Mai Halloway Helen Wyckoff Lorraine McAvoy Mildred Sinsel Avanelle Denton Georgia Sinsel Peggy Lymer and Betty Grimm.
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Pep Club
Grafton Senior High School
Georgia’ Sinsel
Lorraine McAvoy
Mary Lowford
Barbary *Kemple
Mai Halloway
Helen Wyckoff
Mildred Sinsel
Avanelle Denton
Georgia Sinsel
Peggy Lymer
Betty Grimm
Briefly Told Briefly Told West Virginia Students Home for Holidays
Miss Marjory Lambert and Miss Helen Jean Weaver, students at West Virginia Business College in Fairmont, spend Christmas with parents. Miss Margaret Ann Curry returns home to Virginia Avenue. Miss Virginia Stout, WVU student, comes home for vacation. Miss Kathryn Rightmire from Blueville admitted to Grafton City Hospital after major operation. Clyde T. Hickman and wife announce the birth of a daughter Linda Mae at Myers Clinic Philippi. mother formerly Miss Marjorie Shingleton. father manages State Liquor Commission store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjory Lambert
Helen Jean Weaver
West Virginia Business College
Fairmont
Margaret Ann Curry
Burl Curry
Virginia Avenue
Virginia Stout
West Virginia University
R. D. ‘Stout
George Washington Highway
Kathryn Rightmire
W. 5. Rightmire
Biueville, Addition
Grafton City Hospital
Clyde T. Hickman
Myer
Philippi
Linda Mae
Marjorie Shingleton
State Liquor Commission
Hitler Picks Continued From Page One Analysis
A fragmented passage discusses Hitler relying on intuition and mystic factors to guide Germany. It notes caution against rushing conclusions and suggests Germans may trust his psychic approach to carry through political aims.
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Hitler
Union orders assemble for year end officer election
December events include Junior Order U A M meeting for officer elections and district arrangements on December 30 Mountain City council Daughters of America shifts date December 26 Quota club meets January 5 at 6 15 p m for officer elections. The article comments on Hitler's decisions and Nazi leadership tensions.
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Mountain
Daughters of America
Quota Club
Akron plans war tires from reclaimed rubber sources
Akron rubber firms begin producing tires made entirely from reclaimed rubber deemed a war tire and limited to moderate speeds. Firestone officials say “reasonably satisfactory” mileage will be achieved. Experts note Malaya rivals control 95 percent of crude rubber, risking life and economy for 10 to 15 years. A stockpile and scrap rubber could supply essentials for months if managed properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Akron Rubber Companies
P. W. Litchfield
Goodyear ‘Tire & Rubber Co
Litchfield
Harvey S. Firestone
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
Malaya
East’ Indies
United States
Netherlands Declares War on Italy in Axis War Book
Dutch East Indies forces claim success as Lieutenant General Hein Ter Poorten says severe blows inflicted on the enemy. The Netherlands government in exile announces war on Italy due to its alliance with Germany and Japan in the Axis pact, continuing Holland's wartime posture since 1940.
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Batavia
Dutch East Indies
Hein Ter Poorten
Netherlands Indies
Italy
London
Netherlands
Germany
Japan
Holland
British patrols enter Cirene and Appolonia west of Derna
British forces reported patrols entered Cirene and Appolonia about 50 miles west of Derna as part of ongoing operations in the Far East theater. The statement notes a shift toward action after long preparation and a sense of relief at moving forward.
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Cairo
Egypt
Cirene
Appolonia
Derna
British Drive Pushes Axis Retreat in North Africa
British forces reported contact with Rommel's retreating units as 12 German tanks were destroyed and eight Italian tanks captured. RAF and Free French air raids behind Axis lines were praised. London said air superiority allowed a daylong RAF assault on a ten mile long Axis motor column. An AP correspondent at Derna noted more German planes than British. About 10,000 Axis prisoners, including 4,000 Germans, reached Nile camps from the Libyan fighting.
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Rommel
General Headquarters
RAF
Air Ministry
London
North Africa
Associated Press
Derna
Nile S
British Fight Continues in Malaya Peninsula Reach Near Kuala Kangsar
Report describes British withdrawal to a defensive line from Kuala Kangsar through Kuala Krai 45 miles south of Kota Bharu after Japanese air and ground interference. British forces and most stores were moved by night, surrendering Perak state Wellesley province and Penang to invaders.
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Kuala Kangsar
Soh
Singapore
Kuala Krai
Kota Bharu
Kelantan
Perak
Wellesley
Penang
Defenders Of Hongkong Relived By Allied Actions
In a front page update the defenders of Hongkong face renewed pressure as Japanese counter attacks stall Chinese relief efforts. British statements respond to Salazar on Timor, noting Australian and Dutch forces moved into the Portuguese area only after Japanese submarines appeared nearby and an imminent attack was seen.
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Hongkong
Antonio de Oliveira Salazar
Timor
Churchill Sends Greetings on Stalin Birthday
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Winston Churchill sent cordial greetings to Joseph Stalin on his 62nd birthday. A British spokesman disclosed the message. In Washington, President Roosevelt forwarded to the Senate the nomination of Peter J. Grose for postmaster at Hemphill West Virginia McDowell County.
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London
Winston Churchill
Joseph ‘Stalin
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Peter J. Grose
Hemphill
McDowell County
W. Va
Army to Keep Line At Pacific Bridge In Alameda
A company of Marines was sent to the Pacific Bridge company in Alameda but will be replaced by Army forces. A picket line appeared at 4 p.m. yesterday with no incident reported. Sub raids were noted in Los Angeles as Pan Gregory continued reporting on emergency measures and security actions.
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Pacific Bridge Company
Alameda
Los Angeles
Pan Gregory
Card of Thanks for Bert Isner
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of husband and father Bert Isner. Grateful for Rev Les Luzader for comforting words and for donations of flowers and cars. Signed Mary C Isner and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Isner
Les’ Luzader
U. B. Church
Bartlett
C. Isner
United Shipyards Face Navy Takeover Pressure
Local leaders petitioned President Roosevelt to have the Navy take over the California Shipbuilding Corporation and Consolidated yards the largest in the area. AFL master contracts govern the yards while Seattle members plan to stay at work through Tuesday amid broader wartime disruptions. In California and San Francisco areas, Navy reports confirmed submarine attacks on oil tankers with Admiral Green Slade urging uninterrupted shipyard schedules to replace losses.
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Saii
United
California Shipbuilding Corporation and Consolidated” Yards
Gregory
Roosevelt
Navy
AFL
Seattle
Dave Basor
San Francisco
United States
Admiral Greenslade
U S Forces Report Submarine Losses and Shipping Raids
U S naval updates claim damage or sinking of 14 to 18 German submarines in Atlantic and Pacific actions. Secretaries note North Atlantic weather aids convoy security while Japan deploys about 40 subs near U S coasts, with large minelayers capable of long range and 10,000 gallons aboard the seized vessel Alert at Costa Rica.
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Emidio
Agfiworld
Navy
American
Atlantic
United States
Pacific
Churchill
Knox
Japan
Caroline
Marshall Islands
Alert
Costa Rica
Hitler takes personal command as Army chief moves aside
Von Brauchitsch is replaced as Hitler reasserts direct control of the German armed forces. The Führer cites the vast theater of war and the need to marshal land operations with political and economic aims. He pledges better weapons for spring offensives, strengthened western defenses, and improved continental logistics while appealing for fanatical courage and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Berlin
Hitler
Germany
England
Turkey
Spain
Gibraltar
East
von Brauchitsch
Fuehrer
Japan
Norway
Africa
Thefuehrer
Duncan Crystal Dinnerware Gift by Skaggs Co
Skaggs & Co offers Duncan crystal dinnerware as a gift option, highlighted as a pleasing present idea with a focus on quality craftsmanship and celebratory appeal. The note positions the items as an attractive choice for gatherings and special occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Skaggs & CO
Reach Crisis Continues on Philippines and World News
The piece discusses the Philippines crisis with mixed reports on Japanese control around Luzon and a mass landing. It notes a positive wartime line from General MacArthur about troops, and highlights Hitler taking supreme command of his armies, signaling a large emergency.
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Philippines
Luzon
MacArthur
Hitler
von Brauchitsch
Hitler Faces Crisis Amid Russia Defeat Says Observer
The excerpt argues Hitler may rely on personal control or clash with Von Brauchitsch after a devastating Russian campaign. It contemplates whether Hitler plans a bold move driven by intuition or seeks to justify his divinely ordained leadership as Germany reels from setbacks.
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Fuehrer
Hitler
von Brauchitsch
Herr Hitler
Russia
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West Virginia
Store” See Ee
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Reach Crisis
Evans Hardware
E. Main St
Edig
Skaggs & Company
Tre Man
Yardley
Malone’s Drug & Chemical CO
Tappan Gas Range
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Lees
Genha Tani Sram
Vistliak Oveo
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