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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1943

Page

6

Taylor County Public Assistance Office Moves In 1943 plan

A Taylor County Public Assistance letter to C. O. Brown outlines a new district office plan for 1943 45. It explains state and county economies due to reduced appropriations and a shift from county offices to twelve district offices supervising county staff. Local personnel will focus on establishing eligibility with limited staff, while district offices oversee operations and ensure service despite tighter funding.

C. O. Brown Taylor County Public Assietace Council State Department State Advisory Board Social Security Board Merit System Council Local Security Board Taylor County

Wuppertal District Office plans in West Virginia wartime shift

Taylor County to be included in District No. 5 with a tentative District Office in Fairmont West Virginia. The State Department lauds County Councils and urges continued service while stressing wartime duties. Citizens urged to support production and unity, as the nation fights abroad and prepares for postwar leadership.

Taylor County Fairmont West Virginia State Department Taylor County Council

Continuation of Revercomb Memorial Day Speech Released

Senator Revercomb urges renewed devotion to freedom and national duty as the nation faces a renewed war. He critiques postwar disarmament beliefs, warns against reliance on treaties for security, and calls for strength of arms to defend personal liberty with America engaged in a serious, existential conflict.

Chapman Revercomb Yeserday America

Public asked to note new mailing form

The new mail delivery method speeds up service in large cities and is rapidly in use. Postmasters report enthusiastic response from the press, business, and the public as postal units numbers are assigned to branch offices and residents notified. By June 1 most affected will have their postal unit numbers. mail handling becomes faster amid staffing shortages. An example addresses John C. Smith 222 Mattapan Ave Boston Massachusetts and residents are urged to include the postal unit number in return addresses.

Frank C. Walker Massachusetts Grafton W. VA Sentinel Chambers of Commerce

Postal plan speeds mail by number system in large cities

The article explains a new postal plan assigning unit numbers to city residents to speed mail delivery. Reports say postmasters and public officials promote the system amid widespread publicity. Examples include city officials demonstrating rapid, accurate sorting. Other notes mention England converting unused boats to fertilizer and a beaver colony persisting for centuries.

Canned milk rationing begins in nation effort

Washington June 2 rationing of canned milk began today on short notice by the Office of Price Administration to conserve supplies for infant feeding and special diets. Sixteen points weekly for meats and fats include canned milk at one red point per pound. A projected 25 percent cut in this year’s canned milk supply and optional supplemental rations via doctors’ certification are noted.

Washington Office of Price Administration Pd Opa OPA

Phillips Returns To Base After Holidays Visit

L C Phillips returns to Camp Grant Illinois after time with his mother Mrs Mary C Phillips of East Main Street. Saudi Arabia is larger than Mexico. Bista Benrus Longines Wittnawee watches Skaggs and Company Your Jeweler.

L. C Phillips Camp Grant Llinois Mary C. Phillips East Main Street Saudi Arabia Mexico Bista, Benrus, Longines-Wittnawee ‘Watches Skaggs & Company

Memorial Day Attendance Of 1868 Here For Service

Mag. Ona C. Jefferys stated to day that to his knowledge three men who witnessed the first Memorial Day exercises in Grafton held on May 30 1868 were on hand for the celebration Monday. They are Charles Brinkman George Brock and Farrell Ware all of Grafton.

America Mag. Ona C. Jefferys Grafton Charles Brinkman George Brock Farrell Ware

Red Heart Tablets Promised Cure From Malone’s Drug

An ad touts Red Heart Tablets containing Vitawin Tron and manganese for tiredness. It claims quick vitality with a two day trial and full money back guarantee, urging men and women to try at low daily cost from Malone’s Drug and Chemical Co.

Malone’s Drug and Chemical Co

Wanted Men And Women Who Are Hard Of Hearing

Advertises a risk free hearing test for hard of hearing individuals and those with ear wax buildup. Promises money back if hearing does not improve after the Online Home Method test. Mentions Curine Ear Drops available at Malone's Drug & Chemical Co.

Ones Malone's Drug & Chemical Co

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