Yarriage Date Set for Tighe and Lang Nuptials
Mr and Mrs C E Tighe announce the engagement of their daughter Elenour Maxine to Finley E Lang of Baltimore Md with August 24 set for the wedding at the First Methodist Church Clarksburg The bride elect attended Graf ton elementary and Washington Irving high school and was active in student affairs The groom attended Lincoln high school in Baltimore and works in the eastern city where they will reside in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Tighe
Clarksburg
Elenour Maxine
Finley E. Lang
Baltimore
First Methodist Church
Grafton
Washington Irving High School
Lang
Lincoln High School
Party at Flemington Recreation Center for youths
A July 25 party at Flemington Recreation Center drew Elizabeth Glenard and Albert Sturm as organizers. Parents and friends enjoyed diversified entertainment for over 150 guests with dancing and refreshments as the evening progressed. Further events of this type are expected during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington Recreation Center
Elizabeth Glenard
Albert H. Sturm
Morgan Family Plan Big Rally
Direct descendants of Mor gan Morgan pioneer settler of West Virginia plan an old fashioned family reunion at Norwood Park Clarks burg on Sunday August 3. The meeting begins 10 30 am with a noon basket dinner followed by an informal program and athletic events. All direct Morgan descendants are urged to attend and welcome others to join this branch. Bring well filled baskets for food. A large crowd is expected and organizers aim for a successful reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Morgan
West Virginia
Norwood Park
Clarksburg
Committee On Arangements
Community reunions and picnics listed for August across Grafton area
An August notices page lists numerous local gatherings including B and O Veterans and Clara Fawyer Auxiliary picnic at Terra Alta park with a 9 a.m. bus from the B&O station, August 1 Ladies Aid supper and officer elections, Grand Army meeting with state president Mrs. Lucy Price, Grafton 4-H club at Eleanor Bailey’s home, Grow family reunion near Morgantown, multiple reunions at Brown church grove, Harvey-Rightmire at Otterbein chapel, Marquess and Vandergrift reunions, Lawler chapel homecoming, Grafton post office employee picnic at Towles farm, Jr. O.U.A.M. meeting, White Rose Grove No. 2, White Faun Council No. 3, Indian Sister exchange, and Morgan Morgan descendants reunion at Norwood Park plus Brown reunion on August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Brown Church Grove
Grafton- Fairmont Road
F. F. Robinson
Harvey- Rightmire
Otterbein Chapel
Route 93
Dent
West Virginia
Co. P. Harvey
Pittsburgh
Marquess
Boyce’s Grove
Route 119
Vandergrift
Morris Park
Fairmont
Lawler Chapel
E. G. Bailes
J. E. McClung
Methodist Church
Fairview
White Faun Council
Red Mens Hall
Grafton
Women’s Society of Christian Service
St. Paul's Church
Morgan Morgan
Norwood Park
Clarksburg
Brown Church
Grafton-Fairmont Road
Florida Visitor and Birth Announcements in Grafton
Florida visitor Mrs. C H Whitescarver of Clermont visits friends in Grafton. Mr and Mrs Harry Shumaker of Boyd Street announce the birth of an eight pound son named Robert Hood Shumaker on Monday July 28. Mrs Shumaker was Miss Marie Boyce of Blueville Addition before marriage. Miss Roberta Travis returns from Buckhannon where she visited Miss Betty Williams and will stay a week. Lloyd Logsdon of Staten Island Rapid Transit recuperating at his parents home after major operation in New York. Miss Bonnie Tighe r of Clarksburg visiting the Misses Reed on Washington Street. Tonsil operation and other hospital notes, and Billie B Paige returning to Washington D C after weekend with mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Shumaker
Boyd Street
Robert Hood Shumaker
Shumaker
Marie Boyce
Blueville Addition
Roberta Travis
Buckhannon
Betty Williams
Miss Williams
Grafton
Lloyd Logsdon
Staten Island Rapids Transit Company
Staten Island
H. J. Logsdon
Beech Street
Neurological Institute
New York
Embroidered Baby Motif Pattern Offered by Grafton Sentinel
Antique Household Arts notice advertises a cute embroidered motif with a hed and carriage theme, surrounded by vall-colored flowers. Includes color schemes materials needed and stitch illustrations. pattern 0 measures 13% by 1444 inches with smaller motifs over 6% 64a inches. Send ten cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. 259 W 14th St New York for pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Déver
Grafton Sentinel
Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th Street
New York
N.Y
Commission Refuses To Probe Freight Rates
In Charleston on July 30 the public service commission rejected the Virginian Railway request to investigate freight rates from Kanawha county mines to Cabin Creek junction. The 35 cent rate by Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad took effect July 28. The commission said it would not begin an inquiry without a formal complaint, though the Virginian could file one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Public Service Commission
Virginian Railway
Kanawha County
Cabin Creek Junction
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Virginian
State Supreme Court Grants Appeal To Firm
Charleston July 30 The Supreme Court granted an appeal to Woodmen of the World Life Insurance company from a Mercer County case about double indemnity on a policy held by Thomas D. Collins. Collins died November 30 1940 in an automobile collision in Giles County Virginia. The insurer argued no double indemnity since Collins was speeding illegally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Supreme Court
Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Company
Mercer County Secree
Thomas D. Collins
Collins
Gile County
Connally Named Chairman of Senate Foreign Relations
Washington July 30 The Democratic steering committee named Senator Connally of Texas to chair the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He succeeds Senator George of Georgia who moves to the Finance Committee after Pittman’s death and Harrison’s replacement. Hatch becomes chairman of the Privileges and Elections Committee. Approval by the Senate is expected. The group adds Lee of Oklahoma and Tunnell of Delaware to Foreign Relations to fill vacancies from Harrison's death and Byrnes’ elevation to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic Steering Committee
Connally
D.tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
George
D.-Ga
Finance Committee
Hatch
D.-N.m
Privileges and Elections Committee
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Pittman
D.-Nev
Harrison
D.-Miss
Lee
D-Okla
Tunnell
D.-Del
Tike Connally
Senator Byrnes
Supreme Court
Post Exchange Goes Mobile With Maneuvers at Fort Knox
Fort Knox post exchange will be wheeled out during upcoming field maneuvers in the southeast. The first armored division will take part and troops can buy goods in the field from five canteen trucks, three canteen trailers, three cargo feeders, and three personnel carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Knox
First Armored
Trust Busting Trials Describe Tobacco Promotion Ties
LEXINGTON Ky July 30 The tobacco anti trust trial heard Edward H Harris an Indianapolis jobber describe salesmen buying brands from wholesalers for promotion The practice is at prevailing low price to retailers and totals under 500 dollars annually Most purchases are for lesser known brands used in advertising displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Edward H. Harris
Indianapolis
Harris
Philippine Regiment To Hold Annual Reunion
Veterans from West Virginia Kentucky Ohio and Pennsylvania gather in Huntington for the ninth annual reunion of the Fighting 41st volunteer infantry of the Philippine insurrection. Commander Ottie Stanley says the convention ends August 6 with officer elections and a 1942 meeting place chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
West Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Pennsylvania
41St" Volunteer Infantry
Ottie Stanley
41St Infantry Association
Soviet officer downplays German destroyer claims
A Soviet commander dismissed German assertions of heavy destruction of Russian air forces, tanks, and manpower, insisting Russia still has ample reserves. Red Star countered that Germany’s massive gasoline outlays on the Russian front are draining the Reich’s fuel stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Star
Organ
Red Army
Germany
Reich
FDR requests price controls on essential wartime goods
President Roosevelt urged Congress to pass a bill authorizing flexible price ceilings to curb profiteering and stabilize markets for wheat cotton and other essentials. Leon Henderson and price administration officials prepared the legislation with goals to expire after the emergency. Rent controls were also discussed to prevent housing cost spikes during defense buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Leon Henderson
Office of Price Administration
Roosevelt
Pattern 409 Wardrobe Dress Promises Versatile Fit
An advertisement extols Pattern 409 by Clairer Tilden as a budget friendly basic wardrobe staple. It promises multiple looks from one style with options like V necks, yokes, ruffles, crepe versions, and belt variations, in misses and women sizes. It also gives ordering details and fabric yardage for size 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clairer Tilden
Grafton Sentinel
Patern Department
Fifth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Nippon Bombs Report From Chungking Coast
No casualties reported after bombs were dropped near Chungking Chinese capital. A gunboat at anchor across the Yangtze from the capital was damaged. The attack is described as ongoing with multiple bombs loosed in the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
United States
Tutuila
Aseda
Chungking
Yangtze River
Naval Patrol Continues as Allies See Slower Losses
The report notes Britain slowly gains upper hand in the Atlantic with declining shipping losses. Analysts discuss potential fall invasion plans for Britain and the possibility Hitler must redirect forces to Russia, while Churchill asserts the United States nears war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Atlantic
Russia
Great Bri
Unleas
Churchill Ligehis Aaddress
House
United States
Hopkins Flight Story Mixed With London Moscow Rumors
Report from the era notes Hopkins moving between London and Moscow with unclear timing and uncertain details. The dispatch mentions a prior London appearance about two weeks earlier and a later flight that allegedly reached Moscow, though the sequence and certainty of events remain ambiguous.
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Tighe
F. Lang
Skaggs & Company
B. and O Veterans and
Clara Fawyer
Terra Alta Park
A. H. Carroll
Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren Church
King’s Daughters
Ladies of the Grand Army
W. F. W. Hall
E. Main Street
Lucy Price
Eleanor Bailey
Maple Avenue
Grow Family
Amnett's
Florida
C. H. Whitescarver
Clermont
Bonnie Tigher
Alice and
Mary Reed
Washington Street
City Hospital
Warren Outright
West Main Street
Mary B. Jacobs
Annabelle Baker
Barrett Street
Mary Louise Weaver
Billie B. Paige
Washington, D. C
Musgrove Apartments
Alice Brooks
Commission
State Supreme Court
Sen. Connally
Tobates Fithis Held
Barton's
Altman's Cash Feed Store
Latrobe St
Ball Bea
el Ooder
AIF
Philippine Regiment
Norh Pageanlé
Nippon Bombs
Merle Oberon
Alexander Korda
United Artinle
Chesterfield
OS Fee
Hopkins
London
Moscow
Bargains Bee
Little Purner
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