Hitler Looms as World War II Stretches to New Fronts
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart surveys Allied reports on Nazi conquest. He notes Hitler faces challenges in governing newly conquered nations, with Gestapo expansion under Himmler across Austria, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Norway, the Low Countries, and France. Skeptics warn that Britain and Russia remain threats and Franco Mussolini ties could crumble. Some see Hitler winning now, but the lasting triumph is doubtful, likened to Napoleon’s fate.
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Central Press
Washington
Herr Hitler
Army
Navy
Hitler
Adolf
Himmler
Herr Himmler
Gestapo
Herr
Rimmler
Austria
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Norway
Holland
Bel
Gium
Luxemburg
France
Fuehrer
Japan
China
Europe
Scandinavia
Low Countries
Sweden
Britain
Russia
Italy
Germany
Wilhelm
Spain
Franco
Il Duce
Mussolini
Feuhrer
Benito
Hiller
Lin
Rome
Markley Company
Sarah
Linda
Ronnie
Nut
Arumpet
Caroline
Terry
Linda Ce Aeienn
No clear headline. Perspective on city water plans grows
A long column mixes editorials and notices from the Grafton paper. It discusses water and sewer modernization needs, public understanding, and leadership confidence, urging a methodical engineering survey before moving forward. It references the Associated Press, religious quotes, and local fiction excerpts amid reader communications.
Grafton water survey delay sparks broad debate
Editorial discusses delaying a survey of Grafton’s water and sewage needs due to public opposition. It argues the project is necessary, notes past conditions in Taylor County, and warns delay could raise costs while stressing the Board of Trade’s stake in securing adequate facilities. It also comments on Roosevelt’s renomination and national policy debates.
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Grafton
Graftoh
Taylor County
Board of Trade
Beily
Pew Hospital
Allon
President seeks third term amid reform debate
The remarks discuss liberal reform in Washington as an ongoing process not tied to a single leader or party. The speaker notes the nation has progressed as an independent country and argues the president now seeking a third term acted after careful consideration.
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Washington
Foundations and fortunes of Grafton veterans and cemeteries
The article chronicles the near century history of Grafton area sites, including the Mount Cavalry cemetery and land acquisitions tied to St Augustine church, noting Father McElligott’s push for a new burial ground and court injunctions. It recounts Oliver P. Stroh’s lumber and cigar box ventures along the Tygart Valley, the Kennedy and Zeck partnership, and the area’s industrial growth. It also recalls football beginnings at Grafton Mechanical School and the death of Charlotte Shaffer Hildebrand, a prominent local figure linked to Shaffer’s cut and Toll Gate wrecks, and her role in the 1876 Centennial parade.
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John McElligott
Biveville
Father McElligott
John Knotts
Jonathan Nixon
Hampshire ‘County
Anna Linn
Linn
Taylor County
Mr. Knotts
Father McEligott
Mount Cavalry Cemetery
St. Augustine Church
Grafton
Oliver P. Stroh
Tygart Valley
Barbour
Upshur
Baltimore and Ohio
Bristol
Liver
England
Robert W. Kenenedy
South
Kennedy
Alexander Zeck
Artifi
Charlotte Shaffer Hildebrand
Washington Street
John S
Caroline Wheeler Shaffer
Little Cut
Webster
Shaffer
Charlotte Shaffer
George W. Chambers
John E. Brewer
Indispensability Debate Shapes Independent Voter View
The speaker argues that the nominee has not truly accepted the nomination, claiming he believes he is drafted. He contends the candidate and party, after choosing him, must face independent voters who dislike the idea of any one man being indispensable, making the third term issue pivotal.
Minstrel Show by Gration Lodge Ends in Profit and Memory
Gration lodge No 308 BPOE engaged William B Pattie of Frankfort Kentucky to stage a minstrel show with lodge talent. Rehearsals began in early October for a November production. Pattie produced and directed, with Beery Pracht Kernan Owen Miller and Cline as principals and Durbin Beeler Vance Wilson for solos. The production was a pleasing success and profitable, especially for Pattie. Thomas Vance remains the sole living principal in Grafton after 90 years. five principals have died.
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Gration Lodge No
B.P.O.E
William B. Pattie
Frankfort
Kentucky
Order
Beery
Pracht
Kernan
Owen
Miller
Cline
Durbin
Beeler
Vance
Wilson
Pattie
Thomas Vance
Grafton
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Roosevelt
New York Times
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Grafton Mechanical School
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Cole
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Green
Helms
Hussion
Jefferys
Talley
Richardson
Shanley
Tucker
Mackinfield
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