Political ticket bids in 1916 Taylor County primary
The 1916 Taylor County primary drew many candidates from both major parties. Democrats listed W. P. Withers for sheriff and others for offices including delegates, judges, prosecuting attorney, and school posts. Republicans fielded larger slates with names for sheriff, congressional committee, judicial and prosecuting roles, and several county and local posts. Voters paid the primary’s revenue stamps, and turnout reflected broad participation. Also noted: William R. England retired from active service after 50 years with the railroad, marking a historical shift in local transportation. The period's Memorial Day events cost locals about $169.50, and community rose to honor the day with songs, flags, and child activities. The seventh annual Grafton High School Alumni banquet celebrated graduates from 1886 onward, with reflections on past eras and praise for current school leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Withers
E. W. Doll
House of Delegates
H. W. Dent
Judicial Committee
William B. Cruise
Congressional Committee
W. D. Barnett
George W. Lowther
Frederick T. Martin
Harry Friedman
Atorney
Byron Dilworth
O. A. Hefner
Melvin Newton
Walter Powell
Arvey B. Shroyer
P. F. Bartlett
Arch C. Love
Amos B. Gall
Abraham W. Burdlett
J. G. St. Clair
J. C. Lewellyn
J. Sidney Burtlett
Frank Bennett
H. W. Fauley
Ed N. Lock
R. F. Bartlett
Harry A. Abbott
John C. Deck
Thornton W. Bell
E. L. Love
R. J. Att
George A. Brock
W. T. Chipps
Constable
William R. England
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Transportation Department
Grafton and Cumberland
Grafton
William J. Williams
George Haislup
Out of Grafton
Grafton-Piedmont
4Th United States Artillery
Grafton ‘Traction Company
Gene W. Ford
Abraham W. Burdett
J. Clyde Lewis
Grafton Light and Power
Grafton Traction
Grafton Bank
Lewis
Fetterman
Blueville
William Phillips
First Ward
West Main Street
Phillips
Grandma
Grafton High School Alumni Association
Willard Hotel
Laura Miller Jackson
Willis Lewellyn
Grafton High
Guy Allender
W. Merle Watkins
Board of Education
O. Jay Fleming
L. W. Burns
H. R. Bonner
Roosevlt Declares Axis Dictators Must Be Defeated
In a worldwide White House radio address President Roosevlt proclaims the unholy alliance of Axis dictators must and will be defeated with the United States serving as the great arsenal of democracy across the globe.
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White House
Roosevelt
U.S
Public opinion clash over aid to Britain stirs debate
A Morgantown Post analysis critiques both interventionists and isolationists as wrong, urging calm reason in deciding whether aid to Britain implies entering the war. It cites a split in public sentiment, the quest for smart, principled action, and the need to keep debate open.
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Morgantown Post
Great Britain
Roosevelt
United States
Britain
America
Charles Kingsley
John Erskine
Gou
God
Decline of Minor Parties in Last Election Returns
The Elkins Inter Mountain notes that publication of final returns from last November’s election shows minor parties faring poorly with unofficial figures indicating a weak third party showing and shifting voter support across factions.
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Elkins Inter-Mountain
Mexico’s Camacho pushes nationalization law with court safeguard
The Wheeling Intelligencer notes President Camacho moves to nationalize private property only with court authority, and to extend life tenure for Supreme Court justices. The piece argues independent judiciary would curb executive overreach and aid U S Mexico oil dispute resolution, easing foreign relations tensions.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
Camacho
Mexico
Mexican Congress
Supreme Court
United States
Stangeburg Coach and Community Highlights in June
Local obituaries and society notes report deaths across Stangeburg and nearby towns including James T. Gillum and Adeline Hebb. Memorial Day events are held. hospital project probes begin. court win for Shriver and wife against the State Road Commission. graduations and local appointments feature in the week’s review.
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Star
Taylor County Board of Trade
W. A. Beavers
Adeline Hebb
Pellowsville
Homer
Whitehair
Waddell Mine
Flemington
F All of
Rock
James A. (Tenny) Holt
Sentinel
City Hospital
Ed Whitescarver
State Industrial School
Piuntytown
Gillispie
William West
Frank M. Hollis
Tunnelton
John C. Welsh
Catherine King
Yates Avenue
Washington, D. C
Lloyd L. Shriver
Lelia
State Road Commission
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Gene W. Ford
B. Shafer
Elizabeth Cummins Jackson
The
Daughters of the
Mary Whelan Elected President at Alumni Banquet
Mary Whelan is elected president of St Augustine High alumni during the annual banquet where Dr Rup ert Gerkin spoke Also Thomas Beall elected chairman of Republican county committee Continued on Page five
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Mary Whelan
St. Augustine
Roosevelt Seeks Knudsen Power For Defense Drive
The president plans to place real authority over defense production with William S. Knudsen as the supreme commander. Meanwhile the Army reports 31.68 million dollars in contracts for two more government owned ordnance plants. Senator George of Georgia warns against convoys with Britain, fearing U S entry into the war. Senator Lee accuses oil magnate W R Davis of backing a Nazi victory and challenges the No Foreign War committee. Roosevelt says no additional peace proposals were submitted to the government. The No Foreign War discussion centers on Davis delivering a Nazi peace plan to officials in October 1939.
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Roosevelt
Knudsen
William S. Knudsen
Supreme Command” of Defense
Army
Congress
Charman George
D.-Ga
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Great Britain
George
Britain
Foreign War Committee
Lee
D.-Okla
Angel
W. R. Davis
New York
Verne Marshall
No Foreign War Committee
Davis
Tures
State Department
Marshall
State
Reuther Plan Faces Practical Defense Hurdles
Defense experts, speaking off the record, cite four obstacles to the Reuther plan. They point to shortages of machine tools and aluminum products before the six month prep period, current automobile plants absorbing major defense work, and lack of immediate armament for a large fleet of planes. Despite concerns, experts note the plan shows labor's defense commitment and avoid faulting the motive.
Radio Show on Deck Ends In Shipboard Wedding Twist
On a ship, Vance and Kit stage a radio show with stand ins including Gloria Le Brun and Dr Hartpence. A dramatic arrival by Kitty O'Reilly leads to a public scene, but the captain later blesses the couple, revealing their marriage as a wedding gift and restoring their reputations.
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Vance
Hertpence
Ken Speed
Glo
1Ria le Brun
le Brunis
Wyncoop
Jonas
Kit
Kitty O'Reilly
Gal
Ufe
New York
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Taylor County
Socialist Party
Communist Party
Prohibition Party
Wendell Willkie
4 News
Stangeburg
N. J
William Craig
Thayertreet
James T. Gillum
Thornton
Philippi Club
Grafton Kiwanik Club
Alice Austin
Lynette Baker
Grafton Senior High School
Edith M. Sweet
O.bs
Eastern
National Cemetery
Charles Bonner
St. Augustine High School
A. Hale Watkins
Fairmont
West Virginia Democratic Committee
Fannie Holt Jarvis
Boothsville
Plai A. E. Lockard
Strand Theatre
James S. Cornwell
Jesse Robey
Clarksburg
Yates General
Webster
Doh Garber
Grafton Printing Company
Mies
Parsons
Harold Kramer
WPA
Reuther
Tiftte’ Alved
Hls
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