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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1943

Page

6

Axel Carlson Arrested For Boiler Permit Violation

Axel Carlson, 60, of Pennsylvania, was arrested on a warrant for operating a steam shovel without a permit from the labor commissioner. The complaint was filed by H. L. Miller, state boiler inspector, and Carlson was released on his own recognizance after a hearing. George Rhodeheaver of the U S Navy was arrested by Baltimore and Ohio police for drunkenness and to be arraigned today.

Axel Carlson Pennsylvania Commissioner of Labor Carlson Hardman H. L. Miller G. L. Jolliffe George Rhodeheaver U. S. Navy Baltimore and Ohio

Miners split over contract demand amid walkout

In southern West Virginia union committees pressed miners to stay off the job while the War Labor Board urged negotiations stop. Local leaders and many workers voiced loyalty to John L. Lewis and the no contract, no work stance. A handful of mines remained running to fuel nearby power plants, amid widespread uncertainty about returning to work without a contract.

West Virginia Washington United Mine Worker McDowell County John L. Lewis Robert Ross Ae Hemphill War Labor Board Elk River Consolidation Coal Company Rivesville Fairmont UMW Beech Bottom Brooke County Mies Windsor Victor Jones H. C. Frick Coke Company United Red Lio Quitting Star Junction International Soundphoto

Navy Wings of Gold Honor for Flanagan in Pensacola

Richard Arthur Flanagan 22 son of Mrs H V Flanagan 109 East Washington Graf ton WV earned the Navy Wings of Gold and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve after completing flight training at Pensacola Naval Air Training Center Alabama He began training in St Louis in 1942 and completed the course in February before reporting to the Annapolis of the Air for intermediate training He will join an air operational training center before a combat assignment George B Coole 22 husband of Mrs N L Coole 507 Francis St Graf ton WV was advanced to fireman second class after graduating the Metalsmiths course at Great Lakes IL He awaits fleet or shore duty and will be eligible for third class petty officer after more active duty time Staff Sergeant George C McDaniel promoted from Specialist to Staff Sergeant He has been in Iceland with the US Army since September 1941 Cpl Meredith C De Moss reported prisoner of the Japanese Parents Mr and Mrs C R DeMoss Liberty St learn of son’s capture Lt Edmond M Jacobs promoted from second to first lieutenant announced by Major General Henry J P Miller He is the son of Mr and Mrs Alvey Jacobs 456 Walnut St Grafton WV Two apprentice riders Bobby Reeves and Chalmer Basham won jockey honors at Churchill Downs Reeves 27 wins Basham 18 wins

Richard Arthur Flanagan H. V. Flanagan East Washington Street Grafton Marine Corps Reserve Navy Pensacola Flansgart George B. Coole N. L. Coole Francis Street West Virginia U. S. Naval Training Station Great Lakes Ill Coole C. R. DeMoss Liberty Street Cpl Meredith C. DeMoss Edmond M. Jacobs England Henry J. P. Miller Viii Air Force Service Command Lt. Jacobs Alvey Jacobs Walnut Street W. Va Grafton High School

Penetrating Fungicide Ad Claims Fast Germ Destruction

A reader testimonial extols a penetrating fungicide product sold at local stores. The note emphasizes rapid germ kill, full strength application, and a refund promise if not satisfied, claiming 90 percent alcohol content and quicker penetration.

Ieee Malone's

Non-Farm Youth Learn On Farm At Tucker Center

About 70 boys from 12 counties in West Virginia join two week on the job training at Tucker county Farm training center near Parsons. Dorsey says the program covers dairy cattle milking poultry hog and horse care field crops and farm equipment maintenance with half days in the field and half in the barn or shop. The project is part of the wartime emergency farm labor effort led by the Extension Service aided by the National Youth Administration providing food lodging and transportation.

Morgantown West Virginia Agricultural Extension Service Tucker County Parsons C. P. Dorsey Victory Farm Dorsey Extension Service Monongalia Marion Harrison Tayor Tucker Preston Fayette Mercer Boone National Youth Administration

Jewelry Ad For Skaggs & Company Gift Shop

Skaggs and Company presents a jewelry advertisement highlighting their range of gifts suitable for any occasion. Emphasizes timeless pieces and personalized service from a trusted jeweler.

Skaggs & Company

Smart Shirtwaist Pattern Promoted by Grafton Sentinel

Women of all ages favor the trim shirtwaist dress in Pattern 9420, offered in misses and women's sizes 12 through 40 with yardage required for size 16. Orders demand sixteen cents per Marian Martin pattern, plus ten cents for the sewing guide. Send size name address and pattern number to the Pattern Department in New York.

Marian Martin Grafton Sentinel West 18Th St New York

W W Gamble dies at home in Newark Ohio area

Wesey William Gamble 67 of 347 West Main Street Newark Ohio died at 8 this morning from complications after illness dating to November He worked five years as a painter for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad He is survived by his wife Grace Florence and five children plus his mother Rena Gamble of Cleveland Ohio Brothers Forbes and Ernest Gamble of Newark Ohio a sister Della Weiss of Cleveland Ohio Funeral services 8 pm at Bartlett Funeral Home Reverend F J Turvander officiating Body to be shipped to Newark Ohio for interment after local services

Wesey William Gamble West Main Street Gamble Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Ohio George L Rena Gamble Rena Cleveland

Briefly Told Continued From Page wiTee

Mrs Smallwood a Naval Yards secretary has returned to Washington DC after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs C R DeMoss of Liberty Street. House guests over the holiday included Mr and Mrs Alvie DeMoss of Akron Ohio. In Washington over the holidays Miss Audra McCartney of Beech Street visited Mr and Mrs Harold Trimble in Washington DC. Hospital notes list Bruce Gurd discharged and Benny and Robert Kines of Gypsy WV undergoing tonsillectomy operations.

Page wiTee Russel Franklin DeMoss Washington, D. C C. R. DeMoss Liberty Street Smallwood The Naval Yards Alvie DeMoss Akron Ohio Washington Audra McCartney Beech Street Harold |N Trimble Bruce Gurd Washington Street Benny Kines Robert Kines Gypsy W. Va

Rationing Roundup on Sugar and Stamp Validities

The notice details expiry dates for Red Stamps and changes to sugar allowances for home canning. It explains temporary increases for wholesalers, limits per person, required application procedures, and coupon issuance timelines through February 29, 1944. It supersedes prior 25 pound limits with a 15 pound maximum per person.

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War Labor Board clash prompts White House review

The WLB called a wage dispute coercive as Lewis and the United Mine Workers challenged wartime authority. Roosevelt and Secretary Ickes weighed options, while Morse warned the walkout defied labor pledges. Congress pressed for action to curb strikes in government operations as fuel saving plans circulated.

WLB Lewis United States White House Roosevelt Ickes War Labor Board U.M.W Wayne L. Morse Morse Congress Byrd D.-Va John L. Lewis President Roosevelt House War Production Board

Alabama coal field walkout hits maintenance workers

A report from the coal fields of Alabama notes even maintenance men joined the walkout. Ross C. Smith, government manager, warned that layoffs of workers at pumps, ventilation and related machinery threaten a serious situation for the industry.

Alabama Ross C. Smith

War Finance Leaders formed to boost bonds sales

World War II era plan outlined by Morgen thau calls for individuals to fund about 18 of 45 billion needed for 1943 through bond purchases. The New Jersey War Finance Leaders push a state and national structure merging war savings staff with victory fund efforts under the New York Fed. State lines guide distribution to reach average Americans across the 47 states.

Morgenthau New Jersey War Finance Leaders New Jersey War Savings Staff Treasury Department Victory Fund Committee New York Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve di

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