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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1943

Page

5

Modern Geo Washington Found Here In Grafton

Kenneth Stutler, 17, of Graf ton route 3, claimed he told the truth about cutting a cherry tree. Ona C. Jeffreys arraigned him at 10 this morning on a warrant from Mrs Leona Turnley charging destruction of property adjoining his home. The windstorm felled the tree days later after a dispute over removal. Mag Jeffreys found the defendant not guilty.

Kenneth Stutler Grafton George Washington Ona C. Jeffreys Leona Turnley Turnley Kenneth Stutler Mag. Jefferys

Coal Miners Walkouts Ripple Across Eastern States

Dozens of coal mines in Kentucky Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and more delayed or idle as union men predict wide shutdowns. Miner leader Lewis briefed in a Washington hotel before leaving for Alexandria while night shifts faced absenteeism and unclear guidance.

Kentucky Harland County Pennsylvania West Virginia Virginia Snate Ohio Tennessee UMW New York City Tennessee Products Corporation Whitwell Alabama U.M.W Arkansas Colorado Alaskan Lewis Washington Alexandria

Miners Hold Out as Wage Talks Stalemate Near End

Adrift 132 days in talks, miners pressed for a $2.40 daily raise to cover 90 minutes of travel time. Secretary Ickes urged quick agreement, but the wage dispute remained unsettled as last minute meetings stretched into the night. Operators weighed government price cuts and cross-industry interests, while hard coal talks were set to resume in New York.

Ickes Interior Department Ezra van Horn van Horn Charles O'Neill Iekes Lewis U.M.W War Labor Board New York Housenoia Pacrets Spa

Women in Transportation Break Barriers on Weekends

Mothers and wives form a notable fraction of the trucking workforce with tales of cross country miles and tire changes. Susan Morningstar, the first woman railroad charwoman, helped open shop roles for women in railroading alongside welders, machinists, and clerks. More women now work in railroads than any other transport sector, yet they remain a small percent of the total workforce.

Joplin Susan Morningstar Susan Office of Defense Transportation

Women in Rail Work Break Barriers in 1940s Transit

An article highlights women taking on demanding railroad roles from oilers to switchmen and bus drivers. It notes family railroad ties, first-time female workers in El Paso, and a Jamaica Station operator handling 600 trains daily. It cites rising female transit employment, safety records, and public approval of women in uniform and paid parity.

Green River Wyoming Union Pacific Pat ODT North Carolinas Washington, D. c West Virginia Peer Ashe

Marian Martin Pattern 9342 for children's outfits

Advertises Pattern 9342 for two versions a sheer cotton blouse and a gingham sun frock. Available in children's sizes 2 4 6 8 and 10 with fabric yardage details for size 6 including 15 B yards and 35 inch fabric and 25 8 yards ruffling.

Marian Martin

Soldier Charlie Jenkins Returns Home Reaching Ahead

From my seat a veteran recounts an Army reshaped Charlie Jenkins of Elm Street. Six months in uniform left him heavier and confident. The piece notes how service changes many young men and invites reflection on soldiers returning home.

Charlie Jenkins Elm Street Charlie

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