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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1941
Page
3
In downtown Seattle officials urged Gand Franciscans and residents to avoid thronging Market street to prevent crowding that could render an air raid alarm useless. The warning stressed safety and orderly conduct amid potential street gatherings.
Washington reports the government arranged to buy the bulk of the 1942 Cuban sugar cane crop via the Defense Supplies Corporation. The move aims to avert shortages and price spikes as Pacific war prospects cloud imports, with up to half of annual U S needs potentially secured. Some Cuban sugar may go to Britain and Russia under lend lease.
A fragment notes that requirements are used yearly to make alcohol and suggests corn rich country could be used to manufacture it. It hints at ethanol or spirits production from corn leveraging abundant supplies, without detailing methods or authorities.
rst speaker on the two day program will discuss The War Effort and National Defense in Forest Fire Prevention, presenting a focused talk on safeguarding forests amid wartime pressures and defense needs. The event highlights civic coordination and fire prevention measures for the home front.
The Grafton Woman's Club hosts its annual Charity Ball at Riverside drive field house tonight from ten until two. Pine and evergreen decor set a festive backdrop for gowns and black and white evening attire as Bud Bell and his Morgantown orchestra provide the music. Prominent couples listed as patrons include Dr. and Mrs. D. C. Peck, Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Noble, and others.
Mr and Mrs W E Williamson of near Philippi announce the marriage of their daughter Arlene to Jean P Harter on November 15 at Philippi Md The ceremony was performed by Rev W Sprague of the Methodist church The bride Arlene Harter is a Philippi High School graduate class of 1937 and a Bernotat Beauty Academy alumna employed at Beulah Belle Beauty shop The groom Jean P Harter a Grafton High School graduate class of 1935 will reside in Grafton where he works for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co.
Mrs Kate Greenwald hosted the Lindy club at her home last evening with bunco at five tables. Prizes went to first Mrs Greenwald second Mrs Marjorie DeLaney and third Mrs Elizabeth McFarland. Members present were Mrs
The Prunty Town Methodist church group will gather at Mrs. Lois Cover’s home on Fairmont Pike at 2 30 p m January 1 W 8. The Quota Club meets January 5 at 6 15 p m to elect officers. Members listed include Myrtle Frazier Mrs Helen Mc Daniel Mrs Effie Gough and others. Pearl Hussion hosts next meeting at Lincoln street.
Mrs V C Willhide hosted a four table bridge party at her Maple avenue home yesterday afternoon from two to five o clock. A Christmas tree formed the backdrop as refreshments were served at linen covered tables with lighted tapers. Mrs Harold Noble won the high score prize and Mrs Mason Tucker the consolation. Others present included Mrs Mason Tucker Mrs Charles McDade Mrs William Fisher Mrs Paul E Malone and several others.
Members of the Fidelis club of the First Presbyterian church enjoyed their annual Christmas party Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs T W Heironimus Sr. Mrs Rhea Fisher hosted the event with a six o clock dinner and festive table decorations. An exchange of Christmas gifts followed the meal.
Kittens at play inspire a dainty chair set designed to sit on a buffet top. Describes simple filet crochet, low cost, and charts with directions for making the set. Pattern 7006 requests ten cents and a plain note including name and address to the Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. in New York.
Yard party guests included Mrs. Smith Mrs. Gertrude Shaw Mrs. Irma Year Mrs. Elizabeth Mahaffey Mrs. Morgan Mrs. James R. Mantz Mrs. William Fisher Miss Nell Haslup Miss Ruth Woodyard and Mr. and Mrs. T W Heironimus Sr. Mrs. Fisher was assisted by her sister Mrs. Archer Stavely during the event.
Tonsillectomies were performed at City hospital this morning on F J Jennings 419 Simpson street Clark sburg and Juanita Wolfe of Webster. Mrs T W Ehret of Wilford street is slowly improving at home after a fall two weeks ago causing back and abdomen injuries. Mrs Francis MacVicker of Baltimore and her daughter Mary Martha visit Mr and Mrs Daniel MacVicker on Webster pike.
New Year’s Eve along the Pacific coast proceeds with subdued crowds and warnings of air raids. Night clubs stay busy with high prices and strong reservations as officials urge indoors celebration. Portland orders indoor festivities and bans outside noise while police in Los Angeles discard cordon practices.
A practical wardrobe frock pattern 500 designed for mature figures by Claire Tilden. Describes a shirtwaist style with four front pleats stitched to hips for slimness, tab collar and checked sleeve bands, and optional ruffles. Includes instructions for neat buttonholes and belt options, with sizes 34 to 48 and fabric requirements.
The federal power commission and Office of Production Management launch a study covering all natural gas areas east of the Mississippi and north of Tennessee and North and South Carolina. Fifty-five utilities in 20 holding groups must report by January 19 on peak day demands reserves drilling plans and potential emergency interconnections to prevent curtailment of essential war industries and consumer use.
Charleston December 31 The State Road commission faced thousands of applications for 2942 chauffeur licenses as the permit deadline neared. About 30,000 licenses issued this year expire at midnight, with issuing at a rate of 1,000 daily. It takes seven to 15 minutes to issue each license due to photo and recording steps, while official receipts held by applicants were to be recognized.
Henry Ford advocates a United States of Europe with a bill of rights for freedom of speech and religion. He says federation would end centuries of European slaughter, extend the American system to Europe, allow freedom of raw materials, and preserve self government while preventing war among nations.
ELKINS December 31 Officials emphasized the importance of the annual Educational conference of the State Division of Forestry in Elkins January 8 9 due to the war effort and West Virginia forests. Director T D Gray of the state conservation commission urged support for forestry education.
In a duplicate bridge session West opened 1P and East passed, later South bid 2NT and the hand developed with several players failing to reach eleven tricks. A spade and heart sequence determined by signals and finesses caused mixed results, with some declarers missing the elusive eleventh trick due to club and heart interplay and timing errors.
PAYETTEVILLE December 31 Two weeks earlier the Navy notified Mr and Mrs Dave Kitchen of Kaymoore that their son Maynard 21 died in action somewhere in the Pacific. Today the parents received a letter from Maynard a seaman aboard a U S warship stating that all is well The letter was written Christmas day and sent from Hawaii via clipper plane.
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler in a New Year broadcast to troops on the eastern front said the Russian winter counter attack must be frustrated and that 1942 would see Soviet power broken completely. He warned against endless wars and accused Anglo-American and Jewish conspirators of selfish machinations.
An old home remedy promises rapid relief from rheumatic and arthritis pain. Mix Ru-Ex Compound with a quart of water and the juice of four lemons, then take two tablespoons twice daily. Claims include 48 hour results and a money back guarantee if no improvement. Malone's Drug & Chemical Company and many drug stores sell Ru-Ex Compound.
The Berlin broadcast quotes Hitler calling 1941 the year of hard choices and great fighting, predicting lasting victories. He lauds German forces for pushing the front into Finland, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania, while vowing to repel renewed Soviet attacks and to press on in 1942 to crush the Jewish, capitalist, and Bolshevik threat.
A Monongahela Valley round table session planned for spring in Morgantown has been canceled by superintendents of five affected counties due to duties related to the war effort.
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