The Grafton Sentinel Masthead and Rates
The Grafton Sentinel published weekday afternoons in Grafton Virginia and West Virginia region. It lists publishers editors and managers along with subscription rates and mailing details and notes Associated Press status and policy on letters to the editor.
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Grafton Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Sete
Latrobe Street
Grafton
Grafton Printing Co
Alice B. Holt
John 8. Palmer
W. Va
Associated Press
J. Devine & Associates, Inc
Lexington Ave
Atlanta
Boulevard N. E
North Michigan Ave
Detroit
Stephenson Bldg
War pressures reshape industry and prices warned
A wartime forecast notes corset and glassware sectors face collapse as substitutes replace materials. Laundries seek chlorine substitutes, metals and fibers risk exclusion, and workers may seek abroad. Consumers see scarcity pinch while realignments lift some traders and crush others. Prices rise with war and policy, calls for generalized ceilings.
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Womey
Julietta Arthur
War time conservation call urges Americans to save vital materials
Clarksburg Exponent Telegram urges immediate wartime thrift. Do not waste rubber or paper, retread tires, walk when possible, and send junk iron to help the war effort. Emphasizes keeping critical items from shortage to shorten the conflict.
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Clarksburg
United States
Europe
Japan
Christmas Questions and a Simple American Spirit
An editorial urges Cumberland readers to preserve Christmas customs amid wartime. It champions heart felt gifts, cheerful manners, and balanced celebration, insisting joy and resolve can co exist even in war. The piece notes interludes of fun are essential alongside duties, and ends with a note from Skaggs & Co advertising toilet sets.
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Cumberland News
Equator
Lulu
Hitler
Aviation's rising fate reshapes world transport and rails
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart argues aviation has evolved far beyond a wartime tool into a central future transport force. He notes chiefs Emmons and Tinker assign Hawaii defense planes to strategic roles, while aviation expands plant capacity for freight and passengers. Stewart predicts long-term decline in railroad dominance, with aviation linking remote regions, reducing roadbed needs, and reshaping global logistics and economies.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
East
Byers
Delos C. Emmons
C. L Tinker
Hawaii
Washington
Supreme Justice
Owen J. Roberts
Hymn Writer Memorial Note Retains Mason’s Name
A granite piece bearing Mason's name lies in back at the memorial section continuing from page one. The item recaps a tribute to a hymn writer and signals further details to follow in the next column.
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Orial
Mason
Democratic voters weigh two thirds rule at national convention
West Virginia Democrats debate the two thirds rule and the chances for John W. Davis or McAdoo and Smith as contenders for the presidential nomination. The piece recalls past nominations under the rule and notes WV delegates eye a path to the convention in New York with emphasis on party unity and history.
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Democratic Party
West Virginia
John
W.wis
United States
New York City
Weston- ‘Ni
Som
William G. McAdoo
al A. Smith
Mr. McAdoo
al Smith
McAdoo
Smith
Davis
Cleveland
Parker
Bryan
Wilson
Cox
Champ Clark
Seca
Clark
Uni
Woodrow ‘Wilson
England
France
Ey Jia
Medfield Moves to Restore Native Son Stone Monument
Charles Haigh of the Medfield board says amendments will be made promptly so the town can honor its native son. A memorial stone marking his birthplace was moved from a front lawn to a back area on the same property, following ownership changes and neglect over 15 years. Agnes Duhamel, current owner, had the stone relocated and planted, seeking to preserve the historic site.
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H. M. Weekly
Grafton Bank
J. Frank Wilson
American Legion
Kingmont
Marion County
Brownlow
Yard
Charles Haigh
Medfield
Mason
Med‘field
Bend
Agnes Duhamel
SKAGGS CO Promotes Bracelets Expansion
Bracing expansion moves ahead as Skaggs & Co announces popular bracelet line growth. Industry watchers note increased demand and retail interest across channels.
Susan Farmer's Fame and Feud in New York Visit
Fred and Miss Alice weigh Susan Farmer's New York publicity as she enjoys a lavish gown and cow milking scene. Susan writes of popularity and plans to stay beyond ten days, while townsfolk worry about flattery and jealousy amid papers carrying her photo with Dainty Diana Dairies.
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New York
Patricia Potelli
Broadway
Hollywood
Alice
Aunt Alice
Susan
Fred
Misa Alice
Miss Alice
Mberty
Susan Farmer
Diana Calrer
Pred
Serena
Diana
Jupiter Moon Inhabited Claim Stirring Debate
A Central Press writer and astronomer discuss a rumor that one of Jupiter's moons might harbor life while editor notes the risky headline potential. The piece riffs on war anxieties, censorship, and public reaction amid wartime tone and satirical asides.
Front Lawn Stone Move Tied to AFL Labor Pact
Mrs. Duhamel offers to landscape the front lawn if town labor moves the heavy stone, citing union rules. The text notes government negotiated labor contracts with the AFL metal trades department granting it sole bargaining agent for workers. Welders split from AFL after the metal trades council denied them status as an individual AFL member.
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AFL Metal Trades Department
AFL
The
Metal Trades Council
Army Troops May Return to Guard Duty Amid Picket Lines
Army withdrawal notes troops could be recalled for duty at plants if needed. Observers foresee possible redeployment today while welders claim strikes proceed regardless. No violence reported though conflicting picket line effectiveness cited. Sidney Hillman of Production Management speaks on the situation.
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Sidney Hillman
Many Marry Continue Story of War Time Weddings
The article notes a surge in marriages as men enlist or head for training camps. Many couples wed before service, while others marry during leaves. Some seek deferments, but most wed in the wartime rush.
Unclear fragmentary text on marriage education noted
The readable portion suggests references to education for marriage and a recent period described as shorter than in previous years, with fragmented phrases about minorities and jets. No coherent events or names are identifiable from the excerpt.
U S Revisions Shift Scrap and Pig Iron Prices
The article explains revised scrap and pig iron pricing with changes from old scale $15.25 to $20, noting new practices where lower grades may fetch $20, and basing point prices shift from Detroit to Pittsburgh, affecting Toledo dealers and Detroit leasing.
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Toledo
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Skaggs & Co Offers Baby Shoes for Christmas Gift
A fragment notes a mother cherishing metalized baby shoes as a Christmas gift from Skaggs & Co. The item suggests a practical keepsake theme and holiday shopping focus, though details are sparse.
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Skaggs. & CO
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Wheeling Intelligencer
Wickard
Ora
Skaggs & CO
Stewart
Kanes
Philip Johnson
Boeing Aircraft Company
South ‘America
Africa
Asia
Phil Johnson
South America
Tropheny
Philip Johns
Adolf
Taylor County
Delmar Coal Company
Flemington
District
John T. McGraw
Taylor County Court House
E. D. ‘Talbott
Philippi
First National Bank of
Webster Springs
Ighe
Han— Allen Eppes
Fred Mosher
Ardendale
Met Central Press
Kitler
Germany
Berlin
Santa Claus
Alaska
Sunlor
Saxta
Zadok Dumbkoot
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Locksmith
Tool Boys
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