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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1940

Page

5

Salvation Army in War Torn France Bravely Aids Refugees

The Salvation Army reports seventeen destroyed centers and vast evacuations as war rages in France. Officers and staff shelter refugees while aiding troops and rebuilding efforts despite losses including Mrs. Brigadier Climpson killed by a bomb splinter near Dieppe. Forty thousand pounds in equipment lost. however, twenty centers remain safe in southern France with 120 officers awaiting movement. renewed French shelters and Red Shield Clubs expand support for service personnel amid bombardment.

Salvation Army Climpson Salvation Army War Work France Soldiers Dieppe Salvationist Arras Con Voy Boulogne Great Britain French Salvatorists Orposed Foyers du Soldat Maginot

Navy Planes Trade In Hints At Allied Aid Push

Navy planes being traded in suggest more aircraft will be returned to manufacturers and sold to the Allies. President Roosevelt met with the national defense commission as signs pointed to major policy decisions on Allied equipment needs. Senators split on the trade in, while the State Department expands passport controls for foreigners in various Western Hemisphere and Caribbean territories.

Roosevelt National Defense Commission Leon Henderson SEC Morgenthau Holt Congress Pittman D.-Nev Senate Foreign Relation Committee Wheeler D.-Mont Reynolds N.C Wilson D.-W.va Pepper D.-Fla State Department Canada Newfoundland St. Pierre and Miquelon Mexico Cuba Haiti Dominican Republic Panama Bermuda

Lola Lane Plays Wild Explorer in Zin Zanzibar at Opera House

Lola Lane eldest Lane sister and noted animal enthusiast headlines the Universal African adventure Zin Zanzibar at Opera House. She performs her own stunts with lions and leopards under guard as director Harold Schuster ensures safety. A lion cub on set was named Lola Lane in her honor.

Lola Lane Lane Sisters Lola Osa John- 32 Universal Zinzibar Opera House Harold Schuster Macy Indiana Miss Lane Africa Rosemary Priscilla

Pinocchio in new Disney feature sparks curiosity

The Strand Theatre audience wonders who plays the title role of Walt Disney's second feature. The wooden puppet, longing to be alive, captures with a bright smile and apple red cheeks in a gay little costume.

War Blaney Podversous Pinocchio Walt Disney Geppetto Blue Pairy Pinnocchio

Dr Hays Widow Sues Railroad Over Fatal Crossing Crash

In Taylor County, Dr Hays administratrix sues Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 2950 damages alleging a train sped through Flemington crossing and killed Dr Hays while returning from a professional call in the Astor area. The suit seeks compensation for his death and related losses.

Grafton W. VA Hays D. Hays Flemington Astor Section Baltimore and Ohio

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