Willkie Invited to Address Grafton Labor Day Rally
Wendell Willkie is invited to speak at a Labor Day GOP rally in Grafton Park. National committeeman Hallanan announced the invitation. turnout is expected to reach 15 000 to 50 000, with committees named for ox roast program decorations and publicity. Strong GOP figures like Senator Sweeney and Mayor Dawson areotions expected to attend.
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Wendell Willkie
Grafton
Wendell L. Willkie
West Virginia
Grafton Park
Walter
Hallanan
Willkie
Hallanan Haseen
James C. Holt
Taylor County
Glen Bord
John Boston
Paul Rogers
Carlos Goff
J. Ed Plum
W. W. Copenfinger
G. E. Bailey
Melvin Nenl
B. F. Poe
O. Jay Fleming
R. M. Parrish
C. P. Monroe
Francis Gatrell
Arthur G. Yates
John Edwards, Jr
O. J. Fleming
Clyde C. Feige Harold
Deberifer
H.R. McPhail
Dallas Wolfe
Ed Grayson
Kenneth Rosier
Charles Turner
Thomas Sweeney
Wheeling
U. S. Gendip
D. Boone Dawson
Andrew C. Schffler
Hallinan
Cara Ebert
Par
West Virginia Labor Day gathering eyed with national figures
State Chairman Robert Kay of Charleston R Worth Shumaker of Buckhannon and Mrs Chauncey Hinerman of Cameron have promised to attend. If Mr Willide cannot come to West Virginia for Labor Day efforts will seek a national Republican leader such as Senator Robert Taft Thomas Dewey or Senator Charles McNary for the occasion.
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Kersburg
Robert, Kay
Charleston
R. Worth Shumaker
Buckhannon
Chauncey Hinerman
Cameron
Willide
West Virginia
Robert Taft
Ohio
Thomas Dewey
New York
Charles McNary
Oregon
Taylor County School Calendar Sets 176 Instruction Days
The 1940-41 Taylor County school year opens September 5 and closes May 30 1941. Holidays include general election day Armistice Day Thanksgiving Christmas recess Easter recess and a Round Table event causing a closure.
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Taylor County
Round Table
Monongahela
Army Plans to Observe Salvation Army Anniversary Rally
The 75th anniversary of the first open air Salvation Army meeting will be observed with an open air rally at the Grafton cita del tonight. All church members are invited to participate as Captain Charles Robey announces. William Booth conducted the first open air meeting on July 2, 1965.
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Salvation Army
Grafton Citadel
Charles ©. Robey
William Booth
Army
Wheeler Seeks Democratic Nomination Regardless of Roosevelt
Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana said his name would be placed in nomination for the presidency at the Democratic national convention whether or not President Roosevelt seeks a third term. Wheeler had earlier said he would run only if Roosevelt did not run.
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ST. Louis
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Roosevelt
Wheeler
Rohrbough Named Aide to Kuhn and School Staff Updates
Virgil Rohrbough was reappointed as assistant superintendent and county director of school attendance for another year by the Taylor County Board of Education. New junior high staff selections were delayed. Helen Bippus was hired as physical education instructor. Sylvia Mason will transfer to librarian duties at the new junior high. Naomi Knotts remains secretary to the senior night principal. Sara Mussgrove and Aradell Headley stay as clerical aides. Frey and Harrison keep maintenance roles. Ringler remains auto mechanic in charge of bus yard. Wilfred Harrison named senior high janitor. rules adopted to align with state law on school entry age with a February 1 cutoff.
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Virgil Rohrbough
Taylor County Board of Education
Grafton Banking and Trust Company
Grafton
Helen Bippus
Wheeling
West Virginia University
Sara Mussgrove
Aradell Headley
Frey
WD. Prey
Dale Harrison
H. G. Ringler
Auto Mechaniic
Winefred Harrison
E.G. Kuhn
Britain’s Blockade Extends to French Ports Deferred to Colonies
London July 2. Britain’s blockade now applies to French ports to stop goods reaching Germany but is deferred for French colonies pending status clarification. Hugh Dalton, minister of economic warfare, told the House of Commons.
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London
Britain
Germany
Hugh Dalton
House of Commons
Masquers Plan Meeting At Lawson Hall Tonight
The Masquer's Dramatic club will meet in the auditorium of Lawson Community Center at 7 30 this evening. The meeting aims to discuss plays and dramatics and to invite new members seeking cooperation, originality, self confidence, poise, initiative and good sportsmanship.
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Lawson Community Center
Mrs Abbott Dies After Long Illness in Fairmont
Mrs Elizabeth Broaddus Abbott 69 died of a heart ailment at Woman's Hall West Virginia University where she served as chaperone. Funeral at 3 30 p m in Fairmont First Baptist with Rev Hugh D Pickett officiating and burial in Woodland Cemetery beside her husband. Born May 1871 in Pruntytown she moved to Fairmont as a child and married J Herndon Abbott. Survivors include son John Vernon Abbott of London England granddaughter Jean Abbott and brothers Jesse B Martin and Arthur G Martin. Funeral arrangements at 305 Walnut Avenue.
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Elizabeth Broaddus Abbott
Woman's Hall
West Virginia University
Fairmont Fist Baptist Church
Hugh D. Pickett
Woodland Cemetery
Fairmont
L. N. Yost
Walnut Avenue
Pruntytown
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Morgantown
Abbott
John V
Sarah Amanda Martin
J. Herndon Abbott
Old Manley
University
State University
Mother Abbott
The
Baptist Church
William Stanley Haymond
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Elizabeth Lutington Hagans
Daughters of the American Revolution
John ‘Vernon Abbott
London
England
Jean Abbott
Jesse B. Martin
Luray
Arthur G. Martin
Windsors Leave Madrid for Lisbon After Stay
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor departed Madrid by car for Lisbon Portugal today after a stay beginning June 22. They traveled in a private automobile and were seen leaving the Spanish capital to continue their journey.
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Windsors
Spain
Madrid
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Lisbon
Portugal
Republican mass convention notices in Taylor County 1940
The Taylor County Republican Executive Committee announces mass conventions on July 18 1940 at 2 p m in district schools with temporary chairmen to elect delegates to the Republican State Convention in Charleston August 14 1940. Districts named include Grafton Booths Creek Court House Fetterman Blueville Flemington Knottsville with listed schools and delegates. Thomas M Bealls signed July 2 8bp.
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Charleston
Grafton
Court
W. Merle Watkins
Booths Creek
Pruntytown
Harry Flesher, Jr
Court House
Simpson
Melvin. Newton
Fetterman
Blueville
A Leuthardt
Flemington
Fleming
I. D. Martin
Knottsville
Lucretia
J. M. Shaw
GOP District Meetings Set for July 13 in Taylor County
Taylor County Republicans select delegates and alternates for the August 1 state convention at district gatherings July 13. Twenty-two delegates and 22 alternates will be chosen across six districts to ensure full representation at the Charleston convention. Each district meets at 2 p.m. in local schools or courthouses with temporary chairmen named for the balloting.
Submarine War News From Europe and Free French Navy
German submarines continue actions across the Atlantic and Mediterranean. British losses total 970,977 tons since war start, with 830,000 tons in German hands, while De Gaulle says several ships and air groups have joined free French naval forces under Vice Admiral Misilier. Some strikes reach Scotland and England, with Wick and Bristol canal targets cited.
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Troar
Scotland
England
Wick
Bristol Canal
Britain
Charles de Gaulle
France
Germany
Emile Misilier
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Get In The Swim By Dr Clendening On Breathing Health
Dr H M Taylor cites swimming risks and defense through proper breathing. Animal examples like the hippopotamus show how nasal passages protect the lungs underwater. Emphasizes exhale under water and inhale on surface to maintain nasal air pressure and reduce infections. Also answers reader question on lemon rinses after shampoo.
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Angwer
Spy trials and fascist leaders in London and Britain
In London on July 2, Marie Ingram a German-born wife of a Royal Air Force sergeant was convicted of conspiring to break defense regulations and sentenced to 10 years. William Swift received 14 years. Archibald Watts was acquitted. Ingram and Swift led in the Fascist Union accused of seeking tank blueprints and disorganizing British soldiers. Oswald Mosley was acquitted of an additional charge. Britain’s government introduced a purchase tax bill for sales tax, excluding exports and essentials, with rate and start date to be decided by the House of Commons.
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London
Marie
Louisa
Augusta ‘Ingram
Royal Air Force
William Swift
Archibald Watts
Ingram
Adolf Hitler
Oswald
Sabrina
Britain
Swift
Fascist Union
Firemen Plan Big July 4th Celebration at Grafton Park
Committee member reports smooth progress for Independence Day events at Grafton Park. A square and round dancing program is set with Bandstand Moonshine Hollow Gang performing. Firemen plan bright fireworks at 10 p.m. and offer free park transportation for ticket holders.
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Grafton Park
Bob McCartney
Moonshine Hollow Gang
British Planes Attack On German Coast In Channel Raid
Two heavy explosions were heard off the French coast as a British warplane flew at high altitude along the German held coast near Outaix. No anti aircraft fire was reported, suggesting a bombing run.
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Fort
Outaix
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