Marriage of Marie O Connor to Corporal Edgar Williams Jr
Mrs P J O Connor announces the marriage of her daughter Marie to Corporal Edgar Williams Jr in Baltimore on May 7. The bride wore a light blue street length ensemble with white accessories and lilies of the valley corsage. Attendants included Miss Audrey Griffith and Ernest Gilgore. Corporal Williams, a Glenburnie High graduate, has served in the U S Army two and a half years. he and his bride plan to live in North Carolina where he is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. O'Conner
West Knotts Avenue
Marie
Edgar Williams, Jr
Baltimore
P. E. Hexter
Audrey Griffith
Ernest Gilgore
Griffith
United States Army
Corporal Williams
Glenburnie, Md
Edgar Williams
Williams
Prohibition Pays Says WCTU Leader in 1923 Report
Mrs. 8 E Leith president of the Womans Christian Temperance Union asserts the prohibition department was self supporting and contributed to the treasury. The report by W G Brown shows fines, enforcement and permit fees totaling substantial sums for eleven months of the last fiscal year, with a net balance suggesting the department paid its way and returned funds to state coffers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Holt
Prohibition
8. E. Leith
The
Womans Christian Temperance Union
Prohibition Department of the State
Treasury
W. G. Brown
Circuit and Criminal Courts
General Treasury
Prohibition Department
Mary M. Love
Carrying War to Germany by Allied Bombardment
The article argues that Allied air power has begun devastating German targets including Cologne and Essen, predicting continued night and day bombing of major cities. It urges separating political doctrine from international cooperation while noting Russia's aid in the war and examining implications for postwar peace and a Bridges Supreme Court case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Elkins
Cologne
Essen
United Nations
America
Japan
Bremen
Hamburg
Frankfort
Dusseldorf
Berlin
Washington
Russia
United States
International Organization For Peace
Supreme Court
Bridges case tests if Communist Party seeks violent overthrow
The Wheeling Intelligencer reports Attorney General Biddle’s Bridges decision expands inquiry beyond residency to whether the Communist Party aims to overthrow the U S government. The administration’s finding, backed by Judge Sears, may become a Supreme Court test case and faces ongoing disputes over party affiliation and violent overthrow advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Intelligencer
Biddle
Bridges
United States
Jackson
Supreme Court
Dean Landis
Harvard Law School
Communist Party
Iudge
Sears
Immigration Board
Biddie
Supreme ‘Court
West Virginians serve on today’s world battlefronts
Charles S. Barnett notes West Virginians hold key roles on current fronts. Brig. Gen. Richard K. Sutherland, son of ex-senator Howard Sutherland, served with MacArthur on Bataan and in Australia as chief of staff. Col. Marshall H. Queensberry also fought on Bataan. Major Gen. Walter C. Sweeney, a Wheeling native, is a noted Army leader with DSM and SS decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Barnett
State Publicity Commission
West
Washington
West Augusta
West Virginia
U. S
Howard Sutherland
MacArthur
Bataan
Australia
Sweeney
Wheeling
British RAF 1000-bomber raid hits Cologne area
The air ministry said British bombers devastated more than 5,000 acres of Cologne in the first raid of the week on the Ruhr and Rhineland. Photographs showed railway workers in Nippes, a suburb of the war industry town, were hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cologne
RAF
Ruhr
Rhineland
Air Ministry
Nippes
W S C 8 Stages Regular Meeting at St Johns Church
The regular monthly meeting of Circle No 3, Woman's Society of Christian Service, St John s Methodist Church was held at Mrs D H Ekis home on West Boyd Street with Mrs Leon Produfoot presiding. Mrs J Stanley Nicola read from St John Chapter 1. Minutes were read and approved. plans were made for the June 17 official visit by Mrs David Christopher, Fairmont district W S C 8 president, with three circles to host. Light refreshments were served to 11 members and 3 visitors. The July meeting will be at Mrs Robert Knotts summer home at Rock Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 3
Woman's Society of Christian Service
St. John's Methodist Church
D. H. Ekis
West Boyd Street
Leon Produfoot
J. Stanley Nicola
David Christopher
Fairmont District
W.S.C
Elis
Brooks Reed
Robert Knotts
Rock Lake
Guests Enjoy Bridge Party At Holt Apartments
Yesterday evening Mrs. Richard Robey hosted her bridge club and guests at her Holt apartments. Three tables played with prizes for high score won by Mrs. William Fisher and consolation to Mrs. James F. Holt, while the guest prize went to Mrs. Harold Noble. Dr Gordon Van Fleet roses adorned the rooms and a salad course followed the games. Guests included Mrs. Frank Kunst, Mrs. Lawrence Swisher, Mrs. W. C. Lawson, Mrs. J. Paul Murphy, Mrs. Paul Ward, Mrs. Charles McDade, Mrs. Joan S. Palmer, Mrs. Chester Huff, Mrs. Victor Willhide and Mrs. Herold Noble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Robey
Holt Apartments
William Fisher
Cluir
James F. Holt
Harold Noble
Gordon van Fleet
Frank Kunst
Lawrence Swisher
W. C. Lawson
J. Paul Murphy
Paul Ward
Charles McDade
Joan S. Palmer
Chester Huff
Victor Willhide
Herold Noble
Community events and club meetings listed for June
Annual decoration at Oak Grove Cemetery planned for 2 p m on June 7. Fisher class of St John’s Methodist Church to meet at Mrs Russell DeMoes home 129 East Long Street at 3 p m on June 8. Quota club to meet at Cozy Rest at 6 15 p m on June 15. Pro [stam meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Fisher
St. John’s
Russell DeMoes
East Long Street
Cozy Rest
Hospital Notes and Visits in Grafton City
Hospital notes list minor and major operations at Grafton City Hospital with Rita Lou Phillips and Betty Haddix among patients. Returns from Akron note W C Pembroke retiring as a guest of Mr and Mrs John Edwards. Visitors include Mrs James F Holt and daughter Jeannie from Cincinnati and Ida F Limerick preparing to attend a West Virginia University sponsored canning school in Elkins on June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Low Phillips
Railroad Street
Grafton City Hospital
Myrtle McPherson
Beech Street
George Cassel
Park View
Akron
W. C
Pembroke
Mackin Street
John Edwards
Grafton
Rita Lou Phillips
Betty Haddix
Route 3
James F. Holt
Jeannie
Cincinnati
H. H. Holt
Maple Avenue
Ida F. Limerick
Farm Security Administration
Taylor County
Elkins
Extension Division
West Virginia University
Plant Keeps Turmoil After Fatal Plant Explosion
A devastating explosion at the $30,000,000 works left 24 victims confirmed dead with 19 identified and 3 listed as missing while 41 workers suffered injuries as production continued elsewhere on the vast 15,000 acre site. Army officials began the grim task of identifying the deceased and locating missing workers amid ongoing response efforts.
Remembering the Testi fying Custard Pie Art
Zadok Dumbkopt notes in a bygone era that cinema goers valued the testi fying custard pie as a symbol of beauty and true art, recalling a time when such edible theater defined clever slapstick in film history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zadok Dumbkopt
New maternity pattern from Marian Martin showcases size 14 to 40
The Grafton Sentinel promotes Marian Martin Pattern 9100 for maternity outfits and a versatile jacket. It lists sizes, fabric requirements, and costs including a 15 cent pattern price plus one cent mailing, with an offer for a Summer Pattern Book at ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Martin
Marian Martin Pettern
Grafton Sentinel
Pattern Department
18Th St
New York
Engagement News Shocks Tibby and Steena
Steena reveals to Tibby and Mary that Mrs Jerome Davenport announces Steena Winters to Dr Thomas Dare. Tibby grapples with a hidden Wayne, a past romance, and the shock of public notice as ambivalent loyalties strain friendships and love. Tibby prepares for a flight while Wayne’s return looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Davenport
Steena Winters
Thomas Dare
Mary
Tibby
Steena
Sreena
Wayne Courtright
Tommy Dare
Ranaldering
Captain Mercer
Hawaii
Tommy
The Art of Walt Disney review by Selby
John Selby reviews Robert Feilds The Art of Walt Disney. Feild critiques Disney as art and business, but Selby finds the conference notes and artistic impulses weak while praising the drawings and production details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Disney
Igor Stravinsky
Petrushka
Walt Disney
Army and Navy pay bill dispute focuses on base pay
Miss. author says house will not accept conference report reducing base pay below $50 a month. Rankin tells reporters the senate conferees may not push further. Senate had raised the pay to $42 for privates, with $21 for four months then $30. Bill aims to equalize pay across Army Navy Marine and Coast Guard and end special classifications and automatic raises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Rankin
Senate
Navy
Marine
Coast Guard
Rey
Senate and House Reach Compromise on Pay Increase
The Senate and House agreed yesterday to a minimum pay rise of 46 dollars retroactive to June 1, plus changes in class privates and naval ratings. this follows a prior Senate approval of 52 dollars and a House vote matching that amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Notice to Creditors of Amanda Haller Estate Noida
Commissioner of Granton Virginia announces that all persons having claims against the estate of Amanda Haller deceased must present them duly verified at his office in Gratton Taylor Virginia on or before November 1 1943 to avoid loss of rights. Beneficiaries are urged to protect their interests. Dated June 1 1942. J Guz Commissioner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Haller
Gratton, Taylor
Virginia
J. Guz
Tune
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Marie O'Conner
Charles Brinkman
Hinton Daily News
Marg
John
Wayne
BBC
Dave
Abe
John Selby
Robert D. Feild
Macmillan
Robert Feild
Disney
Feild
Harvard
Newcomb College School of Art
Disney Studios
Opcie Cottrill Fowler Ave
Clarksburg
Commissioner's
Noida
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