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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1944
Page
8
Voluntary workers at Camp Towles, led by 4-H members and county agents, say the camp is shaping into a summer recreation center for Taylor County. They urge more help to finish kitchens dining hall and a swimming pool, with contributions of materials welcomed to benefit local youth.
American and Allied forces report a hard fought night battle near Monite Maggiore. Pastina captured after street fighting as Germans are driven from Perimeter positions. Allied spokesmen describe Pastina San Luce and nearby heights as flanking threats to Terricciola and fortress towns in the Era valley while advances near Citta Di Castello and Ancona continue with Italian and British units expanding positions.
IN UNIFORM Arrives Home Charles Frederick Bonner seaman second class USN completed boat training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station Illinois and arrived last night for a nine day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs C F Bonner of 412 Dewey Avenue. Home On Furlough Staff Sgt Toby H Mayle spending furlough with his father Isaac Mayle of Webster after returning from two and a half years with the U S Army in the Canal Zone. Recefes Promotion Pvt Edman L Cox son of Mr and Mrs Arthur F Cox of 59 Fletcher Street promoted to corporal. Cox is a half track driver with the U S Army in Europe. Transferred P Y tc William De Laney USMC transferred from Washington DC to Camp Lejeune NC to attend radar school. son of Mr and Mrs Lawson DeLaney of Blueville.
The police civil service exams set for Monday July 17 were cancelled after no applicants appeared for the police vacancies or the captain’s promotion. Acting Captain Joe Mask would lead the force pending a competitive exam. emergency appointments may fill vacancies. Remaining officers are Mask, Woodford, and White.
General Roosevelt, deputy commander of the Fourth Division, was wounded multiple times and led landings in North Africa and Europe. He returned from Britain with pneumonia, then rejoined the invasion of Europe, cheering troops at command posts. Survivors include his widow Eleanor Alexander Roosevelt.
Clyde T. Hickman of the local State Liquor Store reminded county citizens that registration for the new liquor ration books continues until July 22. He warned registration is slower than expected and next week will be the last week to sign up. Applicants must present their old equar ration book and their No 4 Federal food ration book for identification, both punched to prevent multiple coupon book issuance.
The report describes a Red flood sweeping across Europe toward Prussia as Allied forces strike Hitler in Italy. It claims the German front is collapsing under a storm of destruction, with Hitler's threats deemed unable to reverse the rapidly shifting war.
Bridgeport market opens its cooperative livestock sale on July 1 and will hold regular Saturday sales. County Agent B A Hensley reports prices for lambs and calves in the week’s sale including Blue lambs 14.50 Red lambs 13.00 Medium lambs 11.00 Plain lambs 9.00 common lambs 7.00 calves 15.50. Several county farmers attended.
The record lists three sons named Welt and Quentin, with St. Theodore II, St. Cornelius, and Van Shanck associated with U.8.N.R. plus a daughter Mrs William McMillan of Baltimore, detailing a family connection across multiple individuals and locations.
Allied forces advance along the Cherbourg peninsula and toward St Lo as units reach Beauvais and Bois de Hommet amid strong German rear-guard resistance. Four of nine roads into St Lo are under American control with a mile and a half to the town noted. no decisive breakthrough yet.
Our sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks are extended to the Rev John Wolfe and Rev Warren T Gifford the Barnett Funeral Home to all friends and neighbors for their expressions of sympathy and helpfulness at the death of our beloved husband and father Herbert Evans Mrs Eisel B Evans Mr and Mrs Hugh Evans and daughter
We express heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers and car service. Our thanks go to Local Union No 98 of the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters and the American Legion for kindness and sympathy shown during the death of our husband, father and brother Fred Densmore. Mrs Pred Densmore and sons Brothers and sisters
In Washington Senator Hatch warned that a weak vacillating foreign policy would lose clear contrasts between Democrats and Republicans. He said he fears no issue but dislikes timid programs where both parties and their leaders avoid firm stances. The Wallace movement included Barkley Truman Brynes and the War Mobilization Director among its followers.
Sam Rayburn prepared to face multiple opponents as campaign expectations rise. The veteran congressman aims to consolidate support among donors and voters, with strong indications of diverse challengers across districts and states.
In campaign discourse, Justice William O. Douglas is identified as the chief rival to their chosen man, signaling a sharp contest at the highest judicial level. The reference underscores a pivotal political clash shaping expectations ahead of an important appointment or decision.
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