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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1940

Page

5

Taylor County Four H camp ends with prize plan

Eighty Taylor county youth attended a weeklong Four H camp at Barbour county camp site. State leaders Stanley Harris and Mrs Elva Corder Souk directed the program with assistance from Grace Boggess Carroll Hawkins Virginia Kelley and Mrs Stuart S Whiting. Prizes will be awarded tomorrow and Taylor County representatives to the older boys camp at Jackson's Mill will be announced.

Taylor County Barbour County Stanley Harris Elva Corder Souk Grace Boggess Mannington Carroll R. Hawkins Virginia Kelley Stuart S. Whiting Graftan Jackson's Mill Charles Boy Jen Lloyd Nestor George Drainer, Jr Robert Bunner Mingo Elizabeth Doer Claude Dunham Sagamore Buddy Crouse George Lee Plymale Carolyn Nester Marianna Sheets Betty Florence Fisher Robert Taylor Alfreda Fisher Janice Myers Kathaleen Rogers Arlene Watlins Mary Jo Luzadder Howard Lee Utt Nathan Drainer Doris Waugh Joe Boyd Seneca

Grafton Doctors Named for National War Service

Grafton and Taylor county physicians are listed for possible service during a national emergency. Dr. B. H. Swint of Charleston is named director of the state's part in a nationwide preparedness campaign, appointed by the American Medical Association. Questionnaires ask doctors to list qualifications, availability, willingness to serve, and other information and are to be returned to AMA Chicago headquarters.

Grafton Taylor County B. H. Swint Charleston Swint American Medical Association Chicago A.M.A

Strand Theatre Rivalry Sparks Seemingly Endless Strike Drama

Local theatre competition heats as gold discovery in a nearby town sparks both Strand and rival lines to mobilize major resources. The plot weaves business intrigue and romance under Kenneth MacDonald directing, with Barbara Read and John Archer leading a cast in a tale of theatrical ambition and stagecraft amid uneasy inside politics.

Starrett Miss Meredith Kenneth MacDonald Strand Theatre Barbara Read Alan Mowbray Helene Vinson Donald MacBride Ard John Archer New York Broadway

Dixie Theatre to Open Warner Film Starring Ann Sheridan

Warner Bros fans will see At All Games True, adaptation of Louis Bromfield, debut at the Dixie Theatre Sunday. Ann Sheridan leads with Jeffrey Lynn Humphrey Bogart and Zasu Pitts in supporting roles.

Louis Bromfield New York Bromfield Ann Sheridan Mr. Dooley Warner Bros Dixie Theatre Jeffrey Lynn Humphrey Bog- the Zasu Pitts

Texas Stagecoach opens at Dixie Theatre with Stars and Meredith

Dixie Theatre brings the Western drama Texas Stagecoach to the screen Friday. Charles Starrett leads with Iris Meredith as the heroine in a gun blazing tale of rival stage lines and feuds set against the frontier. The Sons of the Pioneers add a melodious touch to the production.

Wallace Beery Leo Carrillo Pancho Villa Sage Wfth Death Valley Strand Theatre Beery Bill Bragg Mojave Carrillo Piute Pete Marjorie Rambeau Josie Johnson Noah, Jr Mitch Anne Baxter New York Stage Jean Josie Stag Roper West Columbia Texas Dixie Theatre Charles Starrett Iris Meredith Singing Sons of the Pioneers

British ships sunk and losses reported in war tale

The British Admiralty announced the sinking of the destroyer Whirlwind and two naval trawlers, with 57 dead and 23 wounded. Five British ships were lost and air losses reached five planes as Spitfires battled bombers and fighters in an ongoing aerial confrontation. Elsewhere, political plotting and demographic notes discuss imperial policy, candidate strategies, and population projections affecting national policy.

Royal Air Force British Isles Britain England Wales East Anglia Germany Berlin English Channel Navi_air Admiralty Air Thomas E. Dewey Sprague New York Willkie Elwood Ind Wyoming Utah Colorado Springs Zimmerman

Mob Attack Overwhelms Attorney In Courthouse Clash

Reported assault outside a courthouse details Fleischer being knocked down multiple times by a group led by an unidentified pursuer. Fleischer fled to a hotel and left in a car, while Harold Houston denied contact. The case ties to charges against Zivokoviche for voting after aiding Communist ballot access, with broader indictments across Raleigh and surrounding counties.

Fleischer Crumpecker Flesscher Charleston Harold Houston Lewisburg Oscar Whi Milk Zivokoviche Zivokoviche Communist Party Raleigh County Wheeler Rayleigh County Vale

Charleston Murder Arrest Reported in Herbert Bandy Case

State Police Sgt and Trooper reported the arrest of Herbert Bandy a Black man from Norton Virginia on a murder charge in Charleston. The brief notice references the suspect and the charges as listed by authorities.

Charleston Jilly Don Herbert Bandy Norton

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