Naval academy to require ID badges for civilians after Jan 1
Annapolis officials announced that all civilian employees not already holding badges must obtain blue and white identification cards and badge at the main gate. Clerks household workers and building crew personnel will be covered, with exemptions for officers and their families and academy personnel. Visitors remain allowed daytime with photo restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Wilson Brown
Academy
Christmas Party for Fidelis Club at First Presbyterian
Members of the Fidelis club met at Mrs. Rhea H. Fisher’s home at 101 East Washington Street for the annual Christmas party. Two trimmed trees, carols, piano accompaniment by Mrs. H K Debendorfer, and gift exchanges highlighted the event. Names of butterfly friends were announced and future January plans for the club birthday dinner were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhea H. Fisher
East Washington Street
Fidelis Club
First Presbyterian Church
H. K. Debendorfer
Butterfly
T. A. Bolyard
Lincoln Street
Marilyn
James Mantz
Florence H. Wilkinson
P. J. Turvander
H. K. Debendarfer
F. S. Smith
Helen Lee Mantz
Elizabeth Mahaffey
TNT Club Bunco Night At Miss Goughs Home
Miss Marian Gough hosted the TNT club for a Christmas bunco party at her West Washington Street home. Two bunco tables provided entertainment with prizes to Mrs. Earl Ridenour Mrs. A R Williams and Miss Gough. A gift exchange closed the evening and the next meeting was announced at Mrs T C Goughs home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Gough
T.N. T. Club
Banco
West Washington Street
T. C. Gough
Washington Street
Holiday gatherings on December community events
Dec 27 the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 3081 hosts a Christmas party at 7:20 p m at 129 East Long street with a gift exchange. Dec 31 the Quota Club hosts a watch party at 6:30 p m at Mrs Rhea Fisher’s home. Dec 31 Jr O U A M holds an important meeting at 7:30 p m in Wehnhall. Dec 31 Elizabeth Cummins Jackson chapter DAR hosts a 1:30 p m luncheon at Cozy Rest with gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Ola de Moss
East Long Street
Quota Club
Rhea Fisher
Wehnhall
Tunnelton Girl Becomes Bride On December 19
Miss Ida Louise Hahn daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Hahn of Tunnelton and Esule Theodore Rhodes of Weirton son of Mrs Bessie Rhodes Newcome of Tunnelton were married December 19 at Oakland Maryland The Rev Minor D Sprague officiated The bride wore soldier blue crepe with black accessories Witnesses included Miss Catherine Hahn and Earl Newcome Walter Kirk Jr Also noted Rhodes high school graduates from Tunnelton class of 39 and 38 both with NYA Charleston training After holidays the couple will reside in Weirton where the bridegroom is employed as a carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Louise Hahn
Henry Hahn
Tunnelton
Esule Theodore Rhodes
Weirton
Bessie Rhodes Newcome
Oakland
Minor D. Sprague
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Catherine Hahn
Earl Newcome
Walter Kirk, Jr
Albright
Rhodes
Tunnelton High School
NYA
Charleston
Briefly Told Called To New York For Brother's Death
Mrs J C Klein of Maple avenue left Thursday at 4 54 PM for New York City where she was summoned by the sudden death of her brother The in law's sons and daughters Al Kraus Mr Kraus was late Charles Moore and Mrs Mary a frequent visitor in the Klein Moore of this city held a reunion at home Christmas day in Elkins The gathering included Henry Moore Richwood Charles Moore Lincoln Neb William Moore Martinsburg Mrs Althia Collett Robert Collett Jeanne and Mary Kathryn Robert Jr Harley Moore and Mr and Mrs Kesling and son Jack and daughter Betty all of Elkins
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New York
J. c. Klein
Maple Avenue
New York City
al Kraus
Kraus
Charles Moore
Mary
Klien Moore
Locally
Mark Kesling
Elkins
Henry Moore
Richwood
Lincoln
Neb
William Moore
Martinsburg
Althia Collett
Robert Collett
Jeanne
Mary Kathryn
Robert, Jr
Harley Moore
Kesling
Jack
Betty
Christmas Week Visits Mention Family Ties Across States
Returns home recounts Richard J. Warne visiting his father John E. Warne in St. Louis Missouri over Christmas and returning home Christmas night. Overnight guests included Dr and Mrs Robert Conley of Rainelle West Virginia staying with Judge and Mrs Herbert W Dent on West Main Street. Dorsey Robinson, son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Rob was improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Warne
John E. Warne
St. Louis
Robert Conley
Rainelle
W. Va
Herbert W. Dent
West Main Street
Dorsey Robinson
Mrs
Arnold Rob
Handy Mandy Cross Stitch Pattern Request
Odd ad-like fragment promotes Handy Mandy as guide for cross stitches for kitchen towels. Encourages sending ten cents to H Handy Mandy pattern 6657 with NAME ADDRESS PATTERN NUMBER and materials needed, to receive a transfer illustration from 259 Pattern 6657 at Grafton Sea Kitchen, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandy
Grafton Sea- Kitchen
W. 14Th Street
New York
N. Y
Claire Tilden
Patern
Grafton Sentinel
Pattern Department
Fifth Avenue
Hopewell Armory Fire Destroys National Guard Site
The Hopewell armory housing Company L First Infantry Virginia National Guard was destroyed by fire early today. Loss on the building estimated at 20 000 to 25 000 dollars. Custodian George Maison and another janitor escaped from basement windows in night garments. Fire Chief cites possible short circuit. A three man survey board was appointed to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Company L. First Infantry
Virginia National Guard
Ancell
George Maison
Nexvo
J. B. Cuddihy
Gardner Waller
Ichmond
Mrs Harrison Williams Chosen Best Dressed
Mrs Harrison Williams heads the list of best dressed American women and repeats as last year’s winner. The designers and fashion authorities name 15 women, not 10, with the Duchess of Windsor missing from this year’s roster.
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New York
Harrison Williams
Duchess of Windsor
New Alarm Clock Fails to Wake President
President Roosevelt was nearly half an hour late for his press conference as a newly gifted alarm clock failed to ring. Across the Atlantic, a Netherlands naval officer announced that several unfinished warships were moved across the channel in response to German invasion threats, with preparations for enhanced naval readiness underway.
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Netherlands
Washington
Roosevelt
London
British naval buildup and Dutch cooperation in May
Countries last May are being completed in British harbors and would soon go into action. The Royal Dutch navy, cooperating with the British Navy, would be swelled by one of the destroyers Britain received in the naval base deal with the United States.
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Royal Dutch Navy
Britain
United States
Giant Tidal Waves Hit California Coast
Widespread damage along Southern California coast as giant waves driven by high tides pound Redondo Beach and San Pedro. Crevasses widen at Point Fermin, threatening bluff sides and undermined structures. Disaster authorities mobilize guards and police to protect homes and aid evacuees.
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Los Angeles
California
Redondo Beach
San Pedro
Fermin
American Legion
Lodge Widow Honored On Her Wedding Anniversary
Milwaukee, Dec 27. Mrs. George Weiler senior receives a silver medal at a 25th wedding anniversary celebration with 300 friends. Weiler notes his wife Helen endured nightly meetings as he belongs to 37 civic and fraternal groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
George Weiler
Weiler
Helen
Former State Official Paroled By Gov James
Harrisburg Pennsylvania December 27 A parole was granted today to Roy E Brownmiller former Pennsylvania secretary of highways who began a one year sentence two months ago after being convicted on a charge of permitting a violation of highway laws and procurement rules in relation to a public works project
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Harrisburg
Roy E. Brownmiller
Pennsylvania
Penn Dems Face Scrutiny In 1938 Campaign
The report notes padded payrolls during the 1938 election drive. Physicians testified Brownmiller was ill and further confinement could threaten his life. Brownmiller, a cabinet member under former Governor George H. Earle, was a key Pennsylvania Democratic leader amid charges from the hard fought primary two years earlier. Most others were acquitted.
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Brownmiller
George H. Earle
Pennsylvania
British Bombardment of Le Havre Worse Than June Invasion
Air Ministry statement from Le Havre describes a night of intensified British bombing of the French port. The report says an eight hour cellar shelter, continuous air attack, and fires that engulfed hangars, triggering widespread evacuations as both civilians and German troops retreated underground.
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London
Air Ministry
le Havre
Hercult
Alien Registration In West Virginia Totals About 20000
West Virginia officials estimated the alien population at about 20,000 as final reports from the non citizen registration came in at midnight. Charleston and Wheeling each reported 37 registrations on the final day, with Charleston posting 1,276 and Wheeling 2,429 in their northern and southern districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia
Wheeling
J. W. Singleton
William Brice
Ohio
Capt Faulkner Named District Engineer in Huntington
Captain F H Faulkner of the Huntington district U S Engineers staff is named district engineer effective immediately, succeeding his prior role as acting district engineer. Announcement came from Captain P F Kieffer executive officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Faulkner
Huntington
F. H. Faulkner
U.S. Engineers
P. F. Kieffer
Faulkner
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Church Society
TNT Club
Bunco
E.T. Rhodes
Weirton, W. Va
Brooks
Aids Fighting
Greece
Inson
Blueville Addition
W. E. Smith
Norfolk, Va
Grafton
William C. Powell
Army Air Corps
Langley Field
Guy Powell
Watkins Street
James Junior Nestor
Washington, D. C
Kirk
Radio Service
Rush E. Lowdly
Boyd Street
Thomas Hyatte
West Union
Benjamin Lee Poling
Thornton
E. D. Streets
Route 1
Simpson
Blake Darlington
Arnett
Herman Lee Price
E. Wilford Street
Bill
National Guard
Tron Club
Favish Novelty Store
Adelaide Moffett
Social Register
Cinger
William P. Buckner
Buckner
Lewsburg
Baker's
Adelaide Moffett Buckner
Lodge
James
Penney's
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