Van Bittner Challenging Holt in Bitter Mine War
Beckley West Virginia January 1 United Mine Workers district 17 President Van A Bittner warned that if Governor Holt wants a fight he will take him up He attacked Holt's miners relief policy and accused Holt of stealing the 1936 labor backed nomination while reiterating charges against Holt and CIO leaders over the Appalachian shutdown dispute Shareholders and miners gathered at a mass meeting where Bittner reiterated his view that the state has been stripped of union leadership by Holt and allies.
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Beckley
van A. Bittner
United Mine Workers District 17
Holt
CIO
West Virginia
Bittner
Insan
Death of Grafton letter carrier Jason Rogers at 66
Jason Monroe Rogers, 66, a longtime mail carrier in Grafton, died after a three year illness at his home, 29 Leonard Street, at 3:30 pm. Born August 25, 1875 in Preston County, he was a native of the area and a former deputy county assessor, school teacher in Taylor and Preston counties. He is survived by his widow Idella Howell, three children Freda Shroyer, Sue Elizabeth Rogers, Paul Warden Rogers, and two sisters Anna Rees and Emma Summers.
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Jason Monroe Rogers
Grafton
Leonard Street
Preston County
William and
Sarah
E.weaver Rogers
Idella Howell
Freda Shroyer
Sue Elizabeth Rogers
Paul Warden Rogers
Anna Rees
Morgantown
Emma Summers
Hal- Teck
Rogers
Taylor
Preston
Miss Foley Seeks Tonight’s Strand or Dixie Show
Miss Margaret Foley of 103 Grand Street asks admission to tonight’s screenings. She plans to see Eternally Yours with Loretta Young and Donald Niven at the Dixie Theatre or Allegheny Up Riding with Claire Trevor and John Wayne at the Strand Theatre. Identification may be required.
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Strand
Dixie
Margaret Foley
Grand Street
Eternally Yours
Loretta ‘Young
Donald Niven
Dixie Theatre
Claire Trevor
John Wayne
Strand Theatre
Review of Local News Feature in Evening Sentinel 1940
The Evening Sentinel presents a yearly local news review for 1929 happenings, now in its fifth consecutive year. It aims for completeness, noting that not every item of local importance is included but striving to cover as much as possible for readers.
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Evening Sentinel
Reading
The
Sentinel
German Ship Interned for Rest of War in Uruguay
Uruguay announced the German steamer Tacoma would be interned for the duration of the war after the ship was ordered to depart or be interned. The 8,268 ton vessel anchored off Montevideo and, after a dawn deadline, the government said it would remain interned. Uruguayan Marines boarded the Tacoma amid tensions over its role in the Graf Spee’s encounter.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Tacoma
la Valleja
Hans Know
Graf Spee
Buenos Aires
Big Mansion Destroyed By New Year's Eve Fire
Stoke Poges lodge the three story mansion of J. Beaver White in Villanova Pennsylvanias exclusive Philadelphia suburb was nearly destroyed by a New Years Eve blaze. The fire caused about 100000 in damage and left only charred walls and the east wing. Firemen saved two jewelry boxes furniture oil paintings and the owner a Philadelphia investment broker was visiting relatives nearby when the fire was found.
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Villanova
Stoke Poges Lodge
J. Beaver White
Philadelphia
White
Mummers Parade Starts New Year in Quaker Philadelphia
Philadelphia woke to a bright New Year as 18 000 Mummers followers paraded through streets for six hours starting 8 20 am. King Momus led a crowd of over a million while 27 clubs unveiled lavish secret costumes costing thousands for each organization.
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Philadelphia
Momus
Finns attack remnants of routed Reds in two day battle
Finnish mop up patrols hunted fleeing remnants of the Soviet 165th Infantry Division after a fierce two day engagement around Suomussalmi and Juntusranta. Finland hailed a great victory with thousands in enemy losses as Russian bombers struck southern and western towns, notably Vaasa, while Helsinki reported no bombs on the capital.
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Lynn Heinzerling Hillinkt
Lake Kianta
Suomussalmi
Juntusranta
Finland
Vaasa
Gulf of Bothnia
Helsinki
Moscow
Suomvssalmi
200 Persons Are Saved From Burning Steamer
Paris reports a French destroyer rescued 200 aboard the Spanish liner Cabo San Antonio with five missing. Gen Juan Vigon Suerediaz and the ship's captain were among the saved. Seville sources claim 260 rescued previously. vessel abandoned 500 miles west of the Canary Islands en route from Buenos Aires to Cadiz. Owners say no casualties.
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Paris
Cabo San Antonio
Juan Vigon Suerediaz
Seville
Spain
Canary Islands
Buenos Aires
Cadiz
Coldest weather of season hits Grafton
Infant 1940 born in Taylor county during the coldest weather of the season as mercury touched zero in the early hours of New Year. Frozen water pipes spread, cars refused to start, and taxicabs were scarce for workers.
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Taylor County
Long Session of Congress Expected Amid Economic Hope
Washington dispatch reports leaders foresee a potentially stormy session as improved business conditions and higher farm prices may ease unemployment relief needs and tax pressure while the deficit could shrink. Speaker Bankhead warns campaign politics will heighten debate as administration opponents push causes.
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H. R. Ingraham
Washington
Congress
Hama
Bankhead
Roosevelt
British Trawler Barbara Robertson Sunk by German U-Boat
Survivors report the British trawler Barbara Robertson was sunk off North Scotland by a German submarine. One crew member was lost. Survivors were rescued by a warship after over 12 hours adrift in an open boat spotted by a plane.
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London
Barbara Robertson
Scotland
Wild Welcome Ext ends to Youthful 1940 in Europe War
New Year's Bowl Games bring windup to boisterous celebration as Europe remains silent due to warfare. Americans ring in 1940 with parties, some scuffled by Sunday liquor laws, while thousands visit bowl cities and Los Angeles hosts a mega celebration. Movie stars attend as sections close to traffic.
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Europe
United
Atlantic
Los Angeles
Chain Drug Manager Marries Film Actress
CHICAGO, SJfan. Justin W. Dart general manager of Walgreens Drug company and Jane Bryan film actress wed in a surprise ceremony last night at the bride’s parents apartment. The O’Briens from Los Angeles attended. Dart 32 says Miss Bryan will quit acting. Bryan, 21, had roles including Invisible Stripes and is a Hollywood native.
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Chicago
Sjfan
Justin W. Dart
Walgreen Drug Company
Jane Bryan
James O'Brien
Ruth Wyalgreen| Dart
Miss Bryan
Hollywood
Yearly digest of Grafton local news from January to January
A month by month review of 1939 events in the Grafton Evening Sentinel. Highlights include Nellie McGrady wedding to State Senator William J. Hussion, the death of Mrs Ida Swindler Bartlett, local leadership changes in the county court, the Quota club electing Maude Buch, and retirements and civic entries such as Joseph Lee Evang Jr. becoming Kiwanians president and Zena Jaco leading the Women’s club.
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Nellie McGrady
William J. Hussion
Ida Swindler Bartlett
Ralph
Pruntytown
Harvey A. Poe
Thornton
Maude Buch
Grafton
Quota’ Club
James J. Riffee
Robin
Grafton Kiwanians
Joseph Lee Evang, Jr
E. Is Beadley
Cozy Rest
Zena Jaco
Woumean Fon Association
Mrs Swisher Returns To Duties At Sentinel
After a two month leave Annabelle P Swisher resumes role as society editor of the Grafton Sentinel. During her absence Ruth Bunner handled the society columns capably and remains a credited understudy for the feature section.
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Mrs. Swisher
Sentinel
Annabelle P. Swisher
The
Grafton Sentinel
Swisher
Ruth Bunner
the Sentinel
Lost youths found after night in Harriman mountains
Eleven New York City college students who set out for a New Year hike near Haverstraw were lost for 12 hours in freezing snow. State police with bloodhounds located them early today, part of a party of 15 celebrating New Year’s Eve at a local hotel. A separate group of guides had departed earlier.
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Haverstraw
N. Y
New York City College
Chief of CCC Fechner Dies Pointing to Public Work
Robert Fechner, who led the Civilian Conservation Corps during the depression, died in Washington. President Roosevelt praised his work in putting idle youth to rebuilding forests and parks and aiding public service.
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CCC
Washington
Robert Fechner
America
Roosevelt
Slain Argentine Beauty Mary Vila Murder Probed in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia police seek clues to the murder of 23 year old Mary Vila a beauty found beaten and smothered in her bed. A dozen people including two men known to be friendly with Vila were questioned but none yet arraigned. Roommate Anna Oscilowski, 25, discovered the body in the early hours.
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Philadelphia
Mary Vila
Anna Oscilowski
Security Plan Goes Into Full Operation Today
Washington January 1 The federal old age security plan the world’s largest insurance system begins full action to provide death benefits lifetime retirement for elderly workers and their families Some 47 million people insured by the system will begin receiving the first monthly benefits as the vast project started in 1935 moves into operation
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Washington
Old Security Plan
Victory Seens Across War Fronts As Year Opens
The Associated Press reports ships and nations grapple with early year turmoil. Germany and France allied forces face ongoing combat while Japan clashes with China in undeclared hostilities. Civil unrest ripples in Ireland and India as global tensions rise and peace talks appear distant.
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Associated Press
Germany
West
Finland
Pial
Ireland
Japan
Ching
Liuchow
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
India
Great
Turkey
Floods damage broad region forcing tents in open fields
Floods caused heavy damage in the Adrianople area with tens of thousands camped in open fields. Early reports show no confirmed death toll yet, but housing losses were feared as waters receded amid ongoing danger.
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Key
Adrianople
Pean
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