Debendarfer Re-Elected Quota Club President
Mrs Debendarfer was re elected to lead the Quota club for another year. Florence H Wilkinson chaired the nominating committee and reported the slate which was accepted. Officers include Miss Donna Ryan vice president Miss Sarah Sayres secretary and Miss Dora Staton treasurer with Mrs Maude Bush and Mrs fithel McCafferty named. Induction set for Sunday Jan 19 at Cozy Rest with Mrs C E Wilkinson as retiring officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence H. Wilkinson
Debendarfer
This Goodwin
Donna Ryan
Sarah Sayres
Ity
Dora Staton
Maude Bush
Fithel McCafferty
Cozy Rest
Ce H. Wilkinson
Ortson
Ethel Schilling
Quota
Dan Rhea Fisher
West Grafton
Treasury
Ways and Means Committee
Thomas Beall
Rhea H. Fisher
Firnt
Debendar
Alanche Guard
Jt’ An
Tie Club
Miner Pomeroy Burnside Killed in State Fall
Pomeroy Burnside fifty five died in a mine accident while working alone in Heines tine yesterday when rock and dirt fell on him. The incident occurred on the job site and authorities reported the fatal collapse as the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Idtéy’ Burnside
January club meetings announce officer elections
A series of January gatherings is listed for Pineville and nearby communities. Activities include officer installations for the Junior Ladies Aid, Woman's Society of Christian Service, White Rose Grove No 2, and Jr O U A M, plus meetings of the American Legion Auxiliary, King's Daughters Bible class, P H C, and the Women's Christian Temperance Union with varied times and venues such as churches, halls, and member homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littman
Public Welfare Department
Woman's Club
Elks
Eva Love
West Virginia
Jr. O.U.A.M
Wehn Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Moose Home
King's Daughters Bible
Blueville
Robert Emrick
Redmen's Hall
Women's Christian Temperance Union
First Baptist Church
John L. Wittman Celebrates 80th Birthday Open House
South Grafton resident John L. Wittman hosted friends and relatives at his son Robert Wittman’s Grand Street home from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday January 3 to mark his eightieth birthday. Ice cream and cake were served as well wishers arrived. Wittman, father of seven, has 34 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Wittman
South Grafton
Robert Wittman
Grand Street
John R. Jones
M. W. Sturm
Harry Wittman
Clarksburg
George Wittman
Chester
Sam Heinze
Carneysville
W. Va
Virgil Hamilton
Bridgeport
Delightful evening appointments attract guests and members
The event featured attractive appointments for the affair with guests including Miss Sylvis Mason Mrs. D Radekin and Miss Betty Hamilton. Club members present were Mrs. Francis Wolfe Mrs. J Lee Evans Jr Mrs. William D. Fisher Mrs. Karl Hinkins Mrs. Arnold Knotts for Tunnelton Miss Bonnie Newcome Mrs. Donald Landacre of Clarksburg and Mrs. Lawrence R Swisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvis Mason
D. Radekin
Betty Hamilton
Francis Wolfe
J. Lee Evans, Jr
William D. Fisher
Karl Hinkins
Arnold Knotts
Tunnelton
Bonnie Newcome
Donald Landacre
Clarksburg
Lawrence R. Swisher
Mission Society Holds Meeting On Thursday Evening
The Ladies Missionary society of the First Brethren church met at Mrs. Myrtle Camp's home on Wilford street. Helen Camp led devotions and the business session, discussing goal setting for a foreign mission collection due in April and forming a sewing club for a friendship quilt. The club will meet the third Thursday each month. a program leader for each meeting was chosen. Guests included Genevieve Van dercrift, Dessie Rogers, and others. Mrs. June Godwin will host in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the First Brethren Church
Myrtle Camp
Wilford Street
Helen Camp
Genevieve Vandercrift
Helen Comp
Dessie Rogers
Rhea Comp
Glendra Weese
Alberta Comp
Ethel Nicola
Janetta Martin
June Godwin
Miss Musgrove Hosts Sewing Club Evening
Miss Sara Musgrove entertained her sewing club and guests Monday evening at the Musgrove home on West Main street. The usual diversions provided amusement throughout the party with the hostess inviting everyone into the dining room for dainty refreshments at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Musgrove
Musgrove
West Main Street
Willis welcomes son Kenneth Roy on January 4
Mr and Mrs Paul Willis of Becca street welcomed a 9 lb 2 oz baby boy named Kenneth Roy Willis on Saturday January 4 This is their third son Mrs Willis formerly Miss Wilda Koch Also noted: Lee Jones resumed duties at J C Penney after throat illness Orville Canfield returning from Panama to New York Navy duty and resuming on USS Chester January 5 Hospital notes include several admissions and surgeries with Virginia Williams and Mrs Glenn Williams among those mentioned Back from Florida Mrs Sarah Flanagan Voit returns to Grafton after extended stay in St Petersburg Florida
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Willis
Becca Street
Kenneth Roy Willis
New York
Panama
Orville Canfield
Grafton
U.S. Navy
Chester
Florida
Sarah Flanagan Voit
West Main Street
St. Petersburg
Fla
Small Motifs For Many Linens Pattern Offer
Pattern 6496 with transfer designs for towels Tea cloths and linens specifies 29 motifs ranging from about 5 by 2 inches to 3 by 4 inches Materials list and stitch illustrations provided Send ten cents and write name address to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept 259 W 14th St New York N Y for pattern availability
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Sentinel
Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th Street
New York
N. Y
Congress Debates Civilian Aid Structure In 1941 Debate
A Washington discussion centers on how to handle British aid and the lease-lend program. Officials weigh creating a new corporation or expanding the Reconstruction Finance Corp or Export-Import Bank. Senator Austin and Roosevelt stress broad bipartisan support while urging readiness to back freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Austin
Roosevelt
Vermont
Senate
Great Britain
Roosevelt's State of the Union Draws Mixed War Reactions
President Roosevelt’s state of the union message spurs GOP criticism and praise. Senators Capper and Tinkham label it a wartime threat, while supporters applaud, as Roosevelt warns dictators will act if not resisted. Crown Prince Olav and Princess Martha attend, as Roosevelt urges faster defense production, higher taxes, and expanded social programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
D.-Mont
Roosevelt
GOP
Capper
Norway
Belgium
Netherlands
Crown Prince
Olav
Martha
Senate
House
Court ruling on Heinz case and labor board authority
The Supreme Court ruled the labor board may order a written contract when an understanding with an employer exists. Observers note the decision could push independent steel makers toward CIO contracts and encourage employers to formalize bargaining terms. The decision frames the written agreement as the final step in labor relations dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Steel
Heinz
Labor Board
Supreme Court
H. J. Heinz Co
Pittsburgh
Two Factions Continued From Page One
Charleston attorney Thomas, who held the office through two terms, figures in a continued report on the factional dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Charleston
Politician Contest and Laying Plans for New Administration
In Fayette and Williamson counties, candidates contest the house clerk seat as Governor-elect Neely prepares to stay in Washington until inauguration. The interim committee, chaired by Thomas and Lafon, advances delinquent lands, tax delinquent property, and a state court of claims. Plans shift as Holt and family move to Charleston, while Mrs. Neely due Friday to occupy the mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Alift
Fayette County
John Hall
Williamson
Neely
M. M. Neely
Washington
Thomas and
Lafon
British Take in North Africa Fortifications at Tobruk
British observers claim Tobruk's defenses include two rings of fortifications around a 25 mile outer perimeter. They say air superiority and coastal guns give the British a decisive edge, while Graziani may be blocked by Tunisia and Weygand's forces from France in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardia
Sir Archibald
Marshall Rodolfo Graziani
Tobruk
Royal Air Force
North Africa
Tripoli
Bengasi
Sidi Barrani
Marshal Graziani
Libya
Tunisia
Maxime Weygand
British plans widen as Tobruk targets clash with Benghasi dash
Rumors circulate of renewed Allied strategy in North Africa. Tobruk looms as a key objective while Sir Archibald may push a 250 mile desert dash south of Tobruk toward the major Italian base at Bengasi. The potential move signals a broader effort to strike Axis forces in Libya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rata
Libya
Tobruk
Archibald
Bengasi
Health program seeks federal role in hospitals care
Wagner outlined a tentative general health program tied to defense needs proposing federal and state cooperation to build hospitals pay disability wage losses and expand maternal infant child and general medical care. The plan envisions 35 million dollars from the federal government in year one for approved state medical care plans with 10 million for temporary disability 8 million for hospital construction 13 million for child services 15 million for general public health and 8 million for maternal and child health plus smaller admin and research funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Eral
Fire destroys storage and lumber yard in Charleston blaze
A large fire in Charleston damaged several trucking firms and related businesses. All trucks in the terminal were saved but material in storage was lost. New tractors, stock, and office equipment were wrecked while more than 200 000 square feet of lumber burned. Firemen battled near zero weather for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germann Brothers
Cooperative Lines
Benedict Lines
Charleston
Virginia Tractor and Equipment Company
Gates Paint and Glass Company
Mount Vernon Dairy Com‘pany
Pennsylvania-Birca Avenue
Elk River
Slimming Frock Pattern 285 for Mature Women
Claire Tilden Pattern 285 offers a flattering afternoon dress for sizes 34 through 48 with a V-neck, paneling at front and back, scalloped yokes, lace edging, and choice of sleeves. Order by sending 15 cents and size, name, address and style number to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Tilden
Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department
Fifth Avenue
New York
Fire hits lumber yard area with multiple losses
Charleston January reports describe a major blaze at Summersville Lumber, with Woodworking Co estimating at least 40000 in shop damage. Six old tractors and other equipment lost at Gates firm, two trucks damaged, and a three story GM parts building spared. WJA sewing material stored on site. Local resident W W Hart helped evacuate before fire spread. home sustained only water and paint damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates Company
General Motors Parts Distributing Division
McMillion Motor Company
WPA
Charleston
W. W. Hart
Summersville Lumber Company
Hart
West Side
BBC Staff Killed as London Broadcasts Continue
In a London air raid BBC staff faced deadly damage to their offices as broadcasts persisted. The ministry said a heavy bomb struck during readings, killing seven staff and injuring many more while announcer Bruce Belfrage kept the news on air. The building’s fifth floor was damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
BBC
Ministry of Information
Bruce Belfrage
United States
Canada
Navy probes secrecy and funding requests for shipbuilding
The committee urges keeping certain defense information confidential while preparing to consider Navy demand for 509 million dollars in added authority. Secretary Knox told Vinson that 315 million is for shipbuilding capacity and 194 million is for expanding facilities for armor plate and guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Navy
Knox
Vinson
FDR CHUM Details on a German Prisoner of War Release
The Germans said they would release Morgan, a 56 year old man who served with the British in both world wars and later ran a Paris law office. He joined the British army again in 1940 as a captain and liaison between French and British forces in Flanders. Morgan was reportedly not sworn to the British king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Paris
Flanders
Young Killer case notes state hospital clearance
Gov. Martin reports Herbert, a youth involved with prison officials and Walla Walla school superintendent, was taken to the state hospital at Medical Lake a year ago. Doctors at the hospital have given full clearance, indicating no physical or mental illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
O. K
Gov. Martin
Medical Lake
Herbert
Man says he learned to drive at Medical Lake
Nicolls thanks the chance to stand on his own feet and notes he has been isolated since age 12. He finds automobiles intriguing and says he is “nut” about cars after learning to drive there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicolls
Medical Lake
Special Commissioner’s Sale in Taylor County WV
Special commissioner will offer at public sale the eastern 41 feet of lot 35 on the Woodyard Plat of South Grafton at 1 30 P M on January 31 1941 at the front door of the Taylor County Courthouse. Property includes a frame cottage. Terms require at least one third cash with remaining as notes secured by vendor's lien or title retained until paid. Sale subject to court confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Virginia
J. Guy Allender
Rosella Hazel Knight
Woodyard
South Grafton
Barrett Street
Fairview
Thayer) Avenue
Belle “@ Devers
Lucinda Cole
Hussband
I. Frank M. Hollis
Frank M. Hollis, JR
Notice of Motor Carrier Hearing and Probate Notice
Notice announces a January 22 1941 motor carrier hearing before the Public Service Commission of West Virginia for service between Elkins and Grafton operated by Meyer Transfer Company. Also included is a commissioner notice to creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Charles P. Metzner deceased asking claims with vouchers by July 1941, and a reminder to beneficiaries to present to protect their interests in Taylor County West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C
Capitol
Oton
Public Service Cesion of
West Virginia
Elkins
Grafton
Cei
Meyer Transal ‘Company
ING, Davis
West
Virgil
Charles PB
Metzner
Charles 2
Grafton Banking Trust Company
Taylor County
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Annabel P. Swisher
Society Reporter
South Side
Mission Society
Miss Musgrove
Lee Jones
J. C. Penney
Charles Merriman
Virginia Williams
Curve Bridge
Glenn Williams
OUD Arts
INC
EMSS
Ereroratee H
Ousehold Arts Be
Alice Brooks
Baty
America
A&p
Skaggs and Co. Exclusive Jewelers
Churchill
Press Today
Daily Herald
Laborite
the Times
Ian
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