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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1943

Page

3

Eagles Feature Larry Zingle In Saturday Dance

A Flag Day dance is planned for tomorrow night in the Eagles ballroom featuring Larry Zingle and his West Virginia university orchestra. Fraternal Order of Eagles members and guests may reserve by calling 1182. The dance begins at 9 30 p.m. War Bonds and Stamps will be available. The club will extend the popular social program through the summer months.

Eagles Larry Zingle West Virginia University Order of Eagles

Knottsville Farm Women Meet at Gough Home

Knottsville and Millerville Farm club members gathered at Mrs. Cordie Gough home in Knottsville for a Wednesday evening program. Devotionals led by Mrs. Flossie Shroyer and club president Mrs. Ella Wilson opened the meeting. Ida Limerica spoke on making lessons worthwhile followed by a story by Mrs. Gay Boyles. A social hour and refreshments closed the event with many members listed.

Cordie Gough Phobes Sayres Knottsville Millerville Ida Limerie Ella Wilson Juanita Ludwick Sarah Conrad Mary Lundy Ruth Knotts Flossie Shroyer Gladys Lundy Nina ‘Wilson Ada Thomas

Veterans and Clara Fawyer Auxiliary Meet at V F W Hall

June events list includes B and O Veterans and Clara Fawyer Auxiliary gathering at 8 p.m. in the V F W hall with expected grand officers. Elizabeth Cummins Jackson chapter to be entertained at 1138 West Main Street at 8 p.m. by Mrs. W Burdett. W S C S circle details noted.

B & O Veterans Clara Fawyer V.F.W. Hall Elizabeth Cummins Jackson W. Burdett West Main Street Kate Smith Lila Love King's Daughters Bible United Brethren Church W.s.cs St. John’s

Mrs Sayres and Mrs Boyles Visit Local Friends

Mrs Margaret Sayres and Mrs Gay Boyles hosted or joined visitors. Mrs Grace Shoemaker and Mrs Howard Wolfe were noted as attendees, indicating a social gathering or call among local residents.

Margaret Sayres Gay Boyles Grace Shoemaker Howard Wolfe

Mrs Sichelstiel Hosts Thornton 4-H Club Meeting

The Thornton Go Getters 4-H club met at Mrs. Albert Sichelstiel's home for their monthly session. President Magdalene Tucker led the meeting with bingo prizes awarded to Jean Decker and Virginia Simmons. Refreshments were served by the hostess aided by Bernice Rogers and club leader Mrs. Clara Mays.

Thornton Go Getters 4-H Club Albert Sichelstiel Thornton Magdalene Tucker Jean Decker Virginia Simmons Bernice Rogers Magdaline Tucker Dora Sichelstiel Clara Mays

Methodist Class Moonlight Picnic At Keener Farm

The Alpha Omega Sunday School class of West Main Street Methodist church traveled to Mr. Ray Keener's farm on Country Club road last evening for a moonlight picnic. Attendees enjoyed games and social conversation throughout the event.

Alpha Omega West Main Street Methodist Ray Keener Country Club Road

Barclay on Bridge Delivers Lesson on Partnership Play

In a discussion of a contesting deal, the article shows how good work by a partner can be wasted by an opponent’s action. It analyzes a squeeze where West’s discard and subsequent plays force declarer into a loss, illustrating the need for coordinated play between partners to avoid wasted opportunities.

North Louis Mark Columbia Alsapade King

Picnic Attendees List Names from Local Event

A local picnic hosted a pleasant gathering with attendees including Norma Lee Fauley, Mary Ellen Peters, Mary Henderson, Vonda Bolyard, Avanelle Denton, Kathleen Kinter, Nancy Ann Staley, Siddartha Sue Staley, Margaret Keener, Mary Louise Haskins, Jean Lowe, Mrs. J. B. Staley, and Sylvia Mason. The event was described as enjoyable for all participants.

Ing Norma Lee Fauley Mary Ellen Peters Mary Henderson Vonda Bolyard Avanelle Denton Kathleen Kinter Nancy Ann Staley Siddartha Sue Staley Margaret Keener Mary Louise Haskins Jean Lowe

Visiting Mother and Family News From Home

Short notices detail visiting relatives in St Louis and West Main street for several days, Jane Ann Abbott’s Mary Baldwin College graduation, and plans for a wife and daughter to join. Other items cover trips to Atlantic City and Washington, Texas visits, Columbia SC, and a son wounded in the South Pacific with leg amputation upcoming. G A R convention delegates and college arrivals are noted along with five local women donating blood at Davis Memorial Hospital.

Fred Abbott St. Louis Missouri M. L. Abbott West Main Street Jane Ann Mary Baldwin College Staunton, Va Atlantic City Washington L. T. Mahaffey E. Jane Derby An.c N. J Paul T. Mahaffey Washington, D. C Oliver E. Day Maple Avenue Elsworth Buddy" Day South Pacific Kennedy General Hospital Memphis Davis Memorial Hospital Elkins Clara Muter Vesta Floyd Bertie Bolgara Maude Norris Carrie Fawcett

CODE MESSAGE CONTINUES DECRYING AXIS NOTED IN DEcree

An obscure article fragment reports a decree affecting Axis embassies with no exceptions, citing Roberta Gache of foreign affairs on the matter. It mentions Rama n 8. Castillo’s ouster and a still unclear proclamation taking effect once Axis embassies are notified. A separate ad mentions costume jewelry from Skaggs Co. Your Jeweler.

Ramon 8. Castillo Axis Roberta Gache Associated Press Skaggs & Co Your Jeweler

Spain Recognizes Ramirez Regime After Germany Italy Action

Spain followed Germany and Italy by recognizing the Ramirez government. Notifications were delivered by Erich Meynen and Livio Garbaccio, with additional steps noted by Japan’s ambassador to Argentina. The Spanish recognition was conveyed to Foreign Minister Segundo Storni by Marques De Maga.

Germany Italy Erich Otto Meynen Livio Garbaccio Tokyo U.S Argentina Spain Ramirez Americas Segundo Storni Marques de Maga

Food Outlook From May Crop Report

A continuation of the food story notes drought in the plains and floods elsewhere, delaying planting and lowering expected yields for corn soybeans and vegetables. Oklahoma faces heavy crop damage and possible abandonment for other work. Output of wheat rye oats barley peaches and pears also expected lower than last year. Eggs provide a bright spot with May production up 13 percent from a year ago.

Great Plains Oklahoma New York Illinois

Allies plan steady advance against Sicily and Sardinia

The War Today notes the Allies stepping up in Sicily and Sardinia as next targets. It predicts methodical progress with no rush, while Italy remains morale battered but still a security concern. Cordell Hull hints Mussolini's downfall is near, as Allied forces press toward Italy.

Sicily Sardinia Italy Cordell Hull Mussolini

World War II Turns Global as Pellizzi Sees New Phase

Prophesying a shift to a world conflict, Camillo Pellizzi argues the war has entered a second stage. He notes America’s participation and Mussolini’s gambles amid a broader rethink of early 1940s proposals as political figures weigh constitutional limits and electoral reforms. Wheeler discusses a preferential primary and Bailey’s two term limit idea, with implications for Roosevelt.

Roman Camillo Pellitt Europe Muccn America Mussolini France Hitler Pellizzi Wheeler Bailey Roosevelt

Italy Lingers in Shadow as Invasion Fades in View

The article notes Mussolini’s Italy is a growing nuisance to Hitler and the Allies view invasion of the Italian mainland with caution. Radio commentators warn the public of a coming storm as tensions rise across the Mediterranean and support for further combat remains uncertain.

Mussolini Hitler United Nations Italy Mediterranean

Miners Warn of Walkouts Over Ickes Ruling and Fines

Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky union officials warned fines would anger workers and predicted another walkout. Lewis called Ickes order illegal and brutal, taking nearly $3,000,000 in food from miners' families. Union talks failed on portal to portal travel time as a separate $1.30 daily raise was proposed for underground travel. Axis War Bond promo appears with soldier payroll note.

Pennsylvania West Virginia Tennessee Kentucky Lewis Ickes America Appalachian Joint Wage Conference Central Pennsylvania Producers Association

Joseph's Coat Quilt Pattern 7419 Ad

Two pattern pieces for a quilt named Joseph's Coat are described as gay in color with varied scraps. Pattern 7419 includes pieces diagram instructions yardages and a quilt diagram. Send eleven cents in coins to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept 259 W 14th Street New York NY with name address and pattern number.

Joseph Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Association Leaves Appalachian Conference Pact Questioned

The War Labor Board examined the pact yesterday and indicated most members were unhappy with the terms. Without WLB approval the agreement would be invalid.

Association War Labor Board WLB

Gifts For The Boys in Camp SKAGGS & CO. Your Jeweler

Camp SKAGGS & CO offers Gifts For The Boys featuring a jewelry line curated for young men. The store highlights durable pieces suitable for camp life and outdoor activities, emphasizing trusted materials and practical design.

Skaggs & CO

Pidgeon Embraces Rugged Villain in Dark Command

Walter Pidgeon shifts from drawing room roles to a hard edged renegade portrayal in Republics Dark Command at the Opera House. He plays Cantrell a Civil War era raider whose gang terrorized Missouri and Kansas burning Lawrence and targeting civilians in ferocious attacks.

Walter Pidgeon Cantrell DARK Opera House Republic Dark Command Fat the Opera House Pidgeon Kansas Jesse James Missouri Lawrence

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