Grafton High Band Wins Hobdts At Buckhannon
Pruntytown Corps tops high school entries at the Strawberry Festival parade in Buckhannon with Grafton High directed by John T. Evans taking first in high school bands. Other bands from Spencer Hinton Farmington Weston Webster Springs and Buckhannon-Upshur competed. A soaking rain disrupted the pageant and power service briefly.
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Grafton High School
John T. Evans
Buckhannon
Taylor County
West Virginia Industrial School
Grafton
Rowlesburg High
Mannington
Spencer
Hinton
Farmington
Weston
Webster Springs
Salem
Lumberport
West Union
Richwood
Lost Creek
Buckhannon-Upshur
Arley E. Leonard
J. B. Perkey
F. Brown Shaffer
Philippi
G. O. Young
Wesleyan Stadium
East Main
Barbour
Ritchie Streets
Fairmont
Palace Furniture Company
Clarksburg
Mildred Fisher
Louise Smith
Upshur County Farm Women’s Bureau
Palace
Mollingahela
West Penn
Buckhannon W.C.T.U
Playground Activities Begin Monday Across County Centers
County playground leaders wrap a week of supervision training for summer programs starting June 10. Centers include Rosemont Flemington High School Field College Hill Wendel Simpson Beaumont Central East End Blueville and Lawson Center with traffic dramatics and the Grafton City Library featured. Tyone is invited to attend all WPA Project activities per county supervisor J B Dryfield.
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Rosemont
Flemington High School
College Hill
Wendel
Simpson
Beaumont
Central
East End
Blueville
Lawson Center
Trausic
Grafton City
Tyone
J. B. Dryfield
Dewey Warns On Missed Bus In National Defense
Greenboro N C June 8 The Republican nomination hopeful Thomas E Dewey urged that strengthening America's defenses cannot rely on a passive bureaucracy. Speaking to district Young Republicans he said citizens must share responsibility for rearming the nation, urging a free press public debate and a strong opposition party. He warned against muddling through as Britain and France did and noted the need for decisive leadership within the U S political system. Dewey planned to speak again in Winston Salem tonight.
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Greenboro
N. C
America
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Great Britain
France
Socialist Popular Front
Tewey
Winston-Salem
Checks Ready for Election Workers in May Primary
Sheriff Herbert Evans announced that checks for election commissioners and clerks serving at the May 14 primary are ready at the sheriff's office. He advised those due to contact the sheriff's office immediately to arrange payment.
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Herbert Evans
Church School Training course ends with eleven graduates
Eleven prospective church school leaders completed the special training course in organization and administration of the vacation church school. Sponsored by the Taylor County Ministerial association at the First Baptist church, the last session was held last evening. Members: Maxine Sisler, Mary Jane Newbrough, Ruth G. Dryfield, Lillie Adlington, Charles Adlington, Vivian Peters, Carl Shaw, Belle White, Harry Currey, Jeremiah Outright, Elizat Gill. Taught by J. B. Dryfeld.
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Taylor County Ministerial Association
First Baptist Church
Maxine Sisler
Mary Jane Newbrough
Ruth G. Dryfield
Lillie Adlington
Charles Adlington
Vivian Peters
Carl Shaw
Belle White
Harry Currey
Jeremia Outright
Elizat Gill
J. B. Dryfeld
Soviet Eyes on Baltic Security and German Moves
The piece notes Soviet concern over German control of the Skagerrak Baltic outlook and North Sea reach, and links Lithuania's Merkis Moscow visit to a broadened Soviet Baltic security program. It highlights Russian distrust of Britain and Italy, while urging Allies to prove sincerity through deeds to sustain favorable ties. Se Roane
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Germany
Skaggerak
North Sea
Moscow
Merkis
Foreign Office
Italy
London
Black Sea
Mediterranean
Britain
Russia
Pirate Manager Frisch Suspended By President Ford Frick
Pittsburgh June 8 The National League suspended Pirates manager Frankie Frisch for three days and fined him 50 for disputing umpire Dick Campbell in yesterday's Pirates Phillies game. Campbell ordered Frisch from the field after a second inning argument and jostling the umpire delaying the game.
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Pittsburgh
Ford Frick
National League Today
Frankie Frisch
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dick Campbell
Pirate Phillies
Prick
Pittsburgh Ball Club
Frisch
Campbell
Standard Oil Held Liable In Damage Suit
New York June 8 State Supreme Court Justice Samuel Rosenman ruled that Standard Oil Company of Indiana and five individuals interfered unfairly with the competitive business of Pan American Petroleum and Transport and ordered damages. The exact amount was not specified, pending an act of profits since April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State Supreme Court
Samuel Rosenman
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Pan American Petroleum and Transport
Pershing Urges U S Aid to Allies in War Crisis
General John J. Pershing urged the United States to send unlimited airplanes artillery small arms ammunition clothing and medical supplies to the Allies. He framed the war as a fight for civilization and urged compulsory military service to expand the army if needed. He called for immediate, generous contributions to the Red Cross and warned there is no time to lose.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
United States
Red Cross
American World War Army
Fershing
Persh
Ing
Five Doomed to Death On Espionage Charges
MARSEILLE France June 8 Four men and one woman were sentenced to death and three men and another woman to prison by a military court on espionage charges. Catherine Mura tore and Henri Rosa were sentenced to death in Absentia after escape. Others received hard labor or prison terms. details of the ring's operations were not released.
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Marseille
France
Catherine Muratore
Henri Rosa
Silvio Muratore
Jean Barrisone
Cesar Chabrier
Maria Louise Cortese
Andre Marro
Phillippe Gastaldi
Paul Castellane
James Osborn, 69, Grafton retiree dies at hospital
James Thomasy Osborn of 309 Thayer avenue died at 4 15 this morning in Grafton City hospital after a long illness. Born September 6 1870 in Barbour county he was a son of Zarah and Amanda Belle Lancaster Osborn. Survived by widow Tena Hershberger a brother William R. Osborn of Fairmont and four sisters Minnie Haddix Alice Osborn Susan West and Laura M Beavers. Funeral Monday at 2 30 pm at his home with Rev A Coleman Brown of Andrews Methodist church officiating. Interment Woodsdale Memorial Park under G T Bartlett. Pallbearers listed.
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James Thomasy Osborn
Thayer Avenue
Grafton City Hospital
Barbour County
Zarah
Amanda Belle Lancaster Osborn
Tena Hershberger
William R. Osborn
Fairmont
Minnie Haddix
Grafton
Alice Osborn
Susan West
Kingmont
Laura M. Beavers
Osborn
Baltimore and Ohio
Andrews Methodist Church
A. Coleman Brown
Andrews Church
G. T. Bartlett
Woodsdale Memorial Park
FC Wargh
Williem Myers
Tither Hodges
Clyde Hardman
Dallas Wolfe
Delbert Wolfe
Navy Seeks Skilled Men for Examinations at Yards and Stations
Congress urged residents to apply for naval expansion jobs by non assembled examination limited to American citizens. Key trades include machinists, welders, shipfitters, blacksmiths, aircraft mechanics, and more with age limits set at 56 for most, 62 for veterans. Applicants should contact Labor Boards at listed Navy Yards and Naval Stations across the United States for qualification.
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Congress
A. C. Schiffler
the Sentinel
Naval Air Station
Navy Yards
Labor Board
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
N. H
Boston
Mass
New York
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
Norfolk, Va
Charleston
S. Co
Mare Island
Calif
Puget Sound Wash
Pearl Harbor
T. H
Naval Station
Newport
R. I
Naval Powder Factory
Indian Head
Naval Proving Ground
Dahlgren
Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Ill
Naval Ammunition
Hawthorne
Nevada
Naval Academy
Annapolis
U. S. Marine Corps
Pensacola
Fla
Naval Operating Base
San Diego
Marine Barracks
Quantico
Paris Island
8. C
Submarine Base
New London, Conn
Navy Mine Depot
Yorktown
Warrant Issued Today For Moving Property
Justice of the Peace A B Knaben shue issued a warrant charging Mr and Mrs Sam Fisher formerly of Graf ton with moving their personal property to Elkins after a levy on an execution had been made. The magistrate said the warrant would be sent to Elkins for service.
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Justice of the Peace
A. B. Knabenshue
Sam Fisher
Grafton
Elkins
Bernie Armstrong to Give Recital at Andrews Church Grafton
Local star Bernie Armstrong will perform a recital at Andrews Methodist church in Grafton next week. The event, arranged with Rev. Coleman Brown and church trustees, features the Kinder Sisters from NBC Blue network and NBC broadcasts pianist plans several audience request numbers. Armstrong, born near Weston West Virginia, will renew friendships in Grafton during this homecoming event and aims to seat at the church organ for Mother's Day themed performances.
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Bernie Armstrong
Grafton
Andrews Methodist Church
Bernie
Weston
W. Va
Our City
Pittsburgh
Armstrong
Fire Department
Coleman Brown
Andrews Church
Actor Robert Montgomery Studies Map in Ambulance Base
Robert Montgomery, a screen actor, studies a map at an ambulance base on the front in France. He has been reported under fire as he and fellow American Field Service members drive ambulances across the battlefield in support of troops.
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Robert Montgomery
France
Firemen urge quick tickets for recital with Mr Armstrong
If plans are made to attend the recital it is suggested by the firemen that any special musical number you would like to hear interpreted by Mr Armstrong be kept in mind so that when the time comes for the special requests they can be presented with little hesitancy. Ticket sales for the recital are going very fast and the firemen are requesting for those who care to hear the best in this type of program to buy their tickets right away.
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Armstrong
House Labor Fight Over Smith Amendments
The House split over Smith amendments with 142 Republicans for and 113 Democrats plus three others against. Norton of New Jersey condemned AFL President Green for backing the proposals, which would abolish the labor board, split its functions, allow employers to discuss labor conditions with workers, bar reinstatement of workers who willfully engaged in violence, and require employee approval before a craft union joins an industrial union for bargaining.
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HOUSE
Norton
D-Nj
House Labor Committee
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Labor Board
Nazi Blitzkrieg Widens Breakthrough On Somme Aisne Front
Continuous Nazi assaults claim progress along the Somme Aisne line as German forces press four points toward the French defenses. Volkischer Beobachter notes stubborn French resistance while Cherbourg and southern coasts face bombing. Maginot line defenses near the Saarbrucken area are described as weakened.
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Somme-Aisne
Poland
Holland
Berghin
High Command
France
Weygand
Hitler
Volkischer Coo
Abbeville
Onne
Olse-J
Pos
Cherbourg
Isiman
Essex
England
Maginot Line
Volkischer Beobachter
Somme
Argaments
Saarbroecyen
AppleMen Meet At Hershey Heads Convention
Appalachian apples growers from Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia and West Virginia gather in Hershey for the annual convention to discuss industry issues and opportunities. Represented are fruit growers and members of Appalachian Apples Inc as the gathering opens.
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Hershey
Appalachian Apples, Inc
Fennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
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