Grafton Nurses Honored At St Marys Banquet
Three local graduates from St Marys Hospital in Clarksburg were honored by the hospital Alumnae Association at a banquet and dance at the Waldo hotel. The Grafton nurses named are Betty Jean Bailey Viola Gennette and Mary Catherine Moats. Edith McCahon presided over the event. The banquet began at 7 p.m. followed by a 9 30 p m dance with Sammy Ellis and his orchestra. Graduation exercises were held last Sunday.
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St. Mary's Hospital
Clarksburg
Waldo Hotel
Grafton
Betty Jean Bailey
Viola
Gennette
Mary Catherine Moats
Edith McCahon
Sammy Ellis
Tucker Discusses Universal Training at Kiwanis Dinner
Mason Tucker, ex naval lieutenant linked to Bartlett Funeral Home, spoke at the Belvedere club to Kiwanis members about universal military training as a defense measure. He urged high school graduates or those under 20 as the ideal age to begin training. The evening featured Miss Ann Elizabeth Rau's three vocational solos with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Mason Tucker. Rau, a Walnut street resident and WVU junior, was joined by guests Ray Dennison and B. E. Snyder Jr. of Philippi.
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Mason Tucker
Bartlett Funeral
Kiwanis Club
Belvedere Club
Tucker
A. Rent. Paper
Band of the River
Ann Elizabeth Rau
Rau
Walnut Street
West Virginia University
Ray Dennison
B. E. Snyder Jr
Philippi
Special Session Of Circuit Court Held Today
Taylor County circuit court convened today reopening the case of Andy Ulm versus Gerline Rachel with custody questions. The guardian Mrs. Mabel Bailey to sell tied real estate owned by Joe Thomas, 17, and alimony in the Dorothy McAfee case due by August 9 or contempt. Four juvenile hearings set for afternoon with Rosemont burglary and Malone’s Drug theft cases, plus a 16 year old disobedient girl facing Industrial School decision.
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Sion
Taylor County
Andy Ulm
Ger
Rachel“Ulm
Ulm
Mabel Bailey
Joe Thomas
Dorothy McAfee
Ersel Ray McAfee
Industrial School For Girls
Salem
Coal Car Shortage Sparks Rail Company Letter Dispute
President R B White of the 3 and Ohio Railroad criticizes press coverage of a Pal Calf shortage curbing bituminous output in the Fairmont area. He asserts the coal operators perspective dominates and notes investigators have visited the region. Officials report 31 idle mines on B and O lines, 50 mines down, and 1800 cars of a 3200 order sidelined.
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R. B. White
3 and Ohio Railroad
Virginia Coal Association
Pal
Pal Association
George 8. Bracket
Fairmont Newspapers
White
Rar
Fairmont
The
Solid Fuels Administration
Myers Rejoins Police Force After Family Death
Patrolman Myers did not work the night shift as he responded to Knoxville Kentucky for his father's death. Mayor King says Myers is back on the force but offered no further comment. He was involved in a shooting during a chase of a young veteran and helped conduct a raid on the Young Negro Democratic association without a warrant.
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Myers
Knoxville
King
Young Negro Democratic Association, Inc
Jaycees Ladies Night Affair Date Change
The Jaycees postponed their Ladies Night to Wednesday night, July 17, at 6:30 pm at the Belvedere club. Dawson Mims, retiring president, notes EC Arkwright of Morgantown will visit with Ewels Jacobs and Phil Kramer expected. Kingwood chapter invited. Grafton to install new officers with T. Victor Cuppett as president.
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Belvedere Club
Dawson Mims
EC. Arkwright
Morgantown
The
Jaycees
Ewels Jacobs
Phil Kramer
Parkersburg
Mims
Jaycee
Kingwood
Grafton
T. Victor Cuppett
Infancy Paralysis Wrestles With Disease Threats
A fragment notes that a condition cripples more than any other illness or accident, highlighting infantile paralysis as a major peril. The text implies a public health concern centered on disablement and disease impact.
Two Month Old Bull Sold By Reform School
The West Virginia Industrial School in Taylor County sold a two month old Brown Swiss bull named Maurice 8 V 75632 to Millard Abbott of New England W Va for 75 dollars. Superintendent Robert Mollohan announced the sale today.
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West Virginia Industrial School
Taylor County
Jack E. G
Maurice
Millard Abbott
New England
W. Va
Robert Mollohan
Fined $35 For Using Improper License Plates
Edward Alonzo Moore of Clarksburg was fined $35 and costs after appearing before May Ona C. Jefferys on charges of driving a 1941 Chrysler coupe with improper plates. Moore was arrested near the Blueville intersection by State Trooper W D Sergent. Jefferys claimed the plates had been issued to Marvin R. Herrod for a 1939 Overland sedan.
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Edward Alonzo Moore
Clarksburg
Ona C. Jefferys
Moore
Blueville
W. D. Sergent
Mag. Jefferys
Marvin R. Herrod
In loving memory of Evert M Moore obituary note
Memoriam dated July 9 1945 marks one year since Evert M Moore passed away. Wife and family express grief, recalling his presence with God and longing for reunion in heaven. Quiet tribute from wife and children and grandchildren.
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Evert M. Moore
God
Elias Bolyard Funeral Friday in Kasson
Funeral services for Elias C Bolyard lifelong Kasson resident and farmer will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Brethren church with Rev Nelson Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh cemetery. The body remains at Bartlett Funeral home until service time. Born in Preston county he was the son of John W and Savilla Ball Bolyard. His wife Shilda Phelps Bolyard survives with six children Dayton George Boyd Howard Gladys Wilson of Kasson and Pencie Johnson of Moatsville Route 1.
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Elias C. Bolyard
Kasson
Route 1
Shiloh
Dayton
George
Boyd
Howard
Gladys Wilson
Pencie Johnson
Moatsville
Police, Mayor Spar Over Reported Holdup
The mayor said there had been a holdup and that the police had handled the case properly, while Atkinson noted no official report or confirmation of the incident and questioned how rumors could be investigated without reports.
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Ment
Atkinson
Truman Veto Sparks Battle Over 1941 Provision
The document notes Taft's July 1-15, 1940 industry period and Truman's vehement veto opposing the altered 1941 date. The exchange centers on legislative timing and the vetoed provision's scope.
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Taft
Truman
Marine Recruiter to Visit Grafton July Fifteenth
Gunnery Sgt. William P. Wright of the U S Marine Corps district of Huntington will visit Grafton on July 15 to recruit. He has six years in service and saw action with the First Marine Division in World War I at Guadalcanal New Guinea and New Britain. Enlistments can be for two or four years and Marines may complete high school through the corps to qualify for GI Bill college training.
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William P. Wright
U. S. Marine Corps
G. I
Right
Special Salvation Army meetings set with open air service
A special meeting will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel 127 East Main Street at 8 PM Thursday with Rev John Lee and Sgt Major G E B Booth from Clarksburg leading and the Salvation Army band from Clarksburg providing music A separate open air service is planned on Main Street at 7 PM All are invited to attend both events
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Salvation Army
East Main Street
John Lee
G. EB. Booth
Clarksburg
Salvation Army Band
Main Street
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Police Forge
Jaycees Ladies
C. P. Kieckel
Pearl Street
Ane
New
Bicycle
Searron Theatre
Opera House
Reform School
Elias Bolyard
L. T. Goffs Plumbing Shop
Steel Street
Phone
Tellings Bell Hernon Co
Frank R. Morgan Plumbing and Heating Company
Gan
Grafton and Vicinity
Lillian C, Morgan
Malone’s Drug & Chemical CO
Strand Theatre
Vincent Price
Lynn Bar
Alfred
DP Werker
Aubrey Schenck
FOX News
Columbia Sport and Cartoon
Marine Corps
Yean
Malone’s Drug & Chemical
Toon Radio
Russell
Radio Se
Above Sales
Lincoln Street
COOLE
Latrobe Street
Beagle Country Club
Mae
Dr. Alden Beagle
Ees
Ape
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company of
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