Brotherhood To Sponsor Fathers Day Church Rites
Arrangements were completed for the annual Fathers Day service at the Presbyterian church with the Men's Brotherhood in charge. Frank C. Collins will give the address and the group will provide a special anthem. Russell Ridenour presides. The session discussed heating, and recreation games saw Team No 1 win once and Team No 2 win twice.
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Pits
Presbyterian
Frank C. Collins
Russell Ridenour
Lon Hamilton
Tom Bolyard
Frank Collins
Betty Rose
Community notices list June meetings and events
A series of local group gatherings and socials are slated from June 12 to June 17. Activities include Legion Auxiliary and Kings Daughters Bible class meetings, junior band practice, W C T U tea at Mrs. Ross home, Taylor County squadron meet, B O C T P dinner, P H C lodge officers nomination, D A R Flag Day program, Sons of the American Legion state meeting, Red Wing club at Lincoln street, and Quota club picnic at Bridgeport Airport.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Moose Home
Kings Daughters Bible Days
Blueville
I. ©. Dotson
Frank A. Ross
West Main Street
Taylor County Squadron No. 12
Robert Miller
Cozy Rest Inn
P. H.C. Lodge
Redmen’s Hall
Mountain City Council No
D. of A
Elizabeth Cummins Jackson
Daughters of the American Revolution
Burdett
Sons of the American Legion
Charles P. Wilhelm
Pearl Hussion
Red Wing Club
Lincoln Street
Bridgeport
Mrs Holt Named As Chairman Of Elks Auxiliary
Mrs Holt was elected chairman of the Lidiés Auxiliary of the Hida Tove at a Wick Home meeting. Officers named were Mrs Harry Friedman vice chairman and Mrs Kenneth Datghetty secretary treasurer. The chairman formed committees for social events ways and means publicity and telephoning. Plans included a tea for the lodge's 45th anniversary.
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Jamés ©. Holt
Lidiés Auxiliary Fo
Hida Tove
Wikk
Evénihig
Harry.’Friedman
Kenneth Datghetty
Former Grafton Man Is Married In Virginia City
The marriage of Mrs. Pearle Marie Lafferty and Dr. T. W. O Curran, both of Beverly, occurred at Churchville Virginia on April 25. Mrs. O Curran has served as secretary to the late L H Barnett of Weston and led the Works Progress Administration project in dexing. She is active in Lewis County court affairs. Dr. O Curran is a native of this city and a veterinarian.
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Pearle Marie Lafferty
T. W. O'Curran
Beverly
Churchville
Charleston
O'Curran
Barclay on Bridge Turn of Tricks Sparks Debate
In a clear bridge discussion, Barclay analyzes a deal where holding up on the second trick can alter the outcome. The piece contrasts two declarers, detailing how timing of leads and counterplays affect tricks, with notes on a specific hand where East and South duel for nine tricks amid suit complications.
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South
East
West
Farm Chief Resigns to Run Beverly Kennels Near Elkins
A graduate of a New York school, he led the Weston State Hospital farm staff for years before resigning to assume active charge of Mrs. Lafferty's farm near Elkins. They will reside at the Beverly Farm named Beverly Kennels.
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New York
Weston State Hospital
Couple Honored On Birthdays By Family and Friends
Mrs. William Fawcett and Miss Anna Clyde Fawcett hosted a Saturday evening birthday tribute for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fawcett. Guests included Louise Seabrook Hugh Johnson Dewey Jones M. L. Willis Andy Moats Everett Gough Hugh G. McPhail Polly Freeze John Gordon Rose Sapp J. C. Fawcett Pred Fawcett D. E. Fawcett H. S. Shaw Rev Wayne Jones Willian Fawcett Bobby Dickie Fawcett Ruth Gordon Olive Sapp John Eddie Charlotta James R. Fawcett and others attending the surprise event featured diversions and a late lunch.
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William Fawcett
Anna Clyde Fawcett
Frank Fawcett
Louise Seabrook
Hugh Johnson
Hugh, Jr
Dewey Jones
M. L. Willis
Andy Moats
Everett Gough
Hugh G. McPhail
Polly Freeze
John Gordon
Rose Sapp
J. C. Fawcett
Pred Fawcett
D. E. Fawcett
H. S. Shaw
Wayne Jones
Willian Fawcett
Bobby
Dickie
L. J. Dayton
Ruth Gordon
Olive Sapp
John Eddie Fawcett
Charlotta Fawcett
James R. Fawcett
Briefly Told Briefly Told Returns From Midwest
Palmer and son John Matthew return to Grafton after a two week visit at Waukegan Illinois. They are accompanied by Mrs. Palmer's father A Jolitz and sister Miss Emma Jolitz of Rhinelander Wisconsin who will travel east by motor after several days here. Also noted is the illness of C G Messenger in Salem Ohio hospital. Lena Kunst and her granddaughter Esther Lee Mullenex return from Washington and Baltimore. Several others vacation at Wilmoth's camp on the Buckhannon. Miss Constance Limbers has entered nursing school at St Mary's Hospital Clarksburg. Mrs William D Fisher and daughter Marilyn Darby plan to visit Mrs Fisher's mother tonight.
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Midwest
Pohn
Palmer
John Matthew
Grafton
Waukegan
Ill
Nursiny School
Constance Limbers
Nora C. Limbers
St. Augustine
St. Mary's ‘Hospital
Clarksburg
Steel Mills At Top Speed Drive Production Rise
New York June 12. Steel mills boosted output to 85 percent of capacity the highest since January as national defense orders and foreign demand surged. Buffalo Detroit and Wheeling Weirton districts ran near full capacity while most mills expanded production of steel products. Consumers aim to stock inventories to guard against delays and price spikes amid war outcomes and shifting priorities. Allies placed orders totaling about 600000 tons after London purchases moved to the Anglo French board in New York.
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New York
Steel Mills
National Defense
Iron Age
Buffalo
Detroit
Wheeling-Weirton
London
Anglo- French Purchasing Board
Gay Patches Quilt Pattern for Tulip Block
A cheerful patchwork quilt pattern titled Gay Patches for This Quilt features tulip themed blocks. It describes using variegated colors, scraps, and a single patch per flower, offering options to create a bedcover or a porch display with a livery look. Includes block chart pattern directions and yardage.
Matron's Slim Shirtwaister Pattern 125 from Grafton Sentinel
Pattern 125 features a four season shirtwaister with slim lines and flattering fit. It uses front and back panel darts, a waistline opening, optional pockets, and a pointed collar. Available sizes 34 to 48. size 36 requires 3 ½ yards of 39 inch fabric. send 15 cents and order to Grafton Sentinel Potter Dept. 70 Fifth Avenue New York NY.
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Claire Tilden
Grafton Sentinel
Potter Department
Fifth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Tax measure passes House in swift, party line vote
The house approved a billion-dollar election year tax bill to fund emergency defense costs with 396 to six votes, amid debate over the debt limit and war funding. The senate awaits the measure, while critics label it war hysteria and defenders praise its urgency.
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Washington
House
Senate
Wolcott
R.mich
Rep
Coughton
D.-N.c
U S West Point of the Air on
The brief item notes U S West Point of the Air on active duty or training status. The short line emphasizes organizational context and a military aviation program as part of a larger wartime or training narrative.
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U. S
West Point
Senate debates new wartime finance bill and tax plan
The Senate Finance Committee follows the House pact and invites Secretary Morgenthau to explain an emergency measure. Debates on the floor may last one day. Two new proposals emerge including Byrd’s 10 percent spending cut amendment and La Follette’s push for an excess profits tax on munitions. Republicans back the bill to fund a larger Army and Navy, with a debt limit increase aimed to retire the debt in five years.
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Senate Finance Committee
House
Morgenthau
Senate
Byrd
D-Va
la Follette
Huge Upturn in Bituminous Production Predicted
The National Coal Association forecasts a strong half year for bituminous coal with production expected to hit 220 million tons, up from 161 million last year and 150 million in 1938. J D Battle executive secretary said the accelerated output supports national defense efforts.
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Washington
National Coal Association
J.D. Battle
Russia Holds Turkeys Fate in Balkan War Stakes
The Times reports Turkey calls for 200000 reserves fueling Balkan fears that Ankara may break pledges to Allies if Soviet Russia stays out. About 600000 Turkish troops, plus anxious nations in the region, confront a widening Mediterranean crisis as Ankara and Athens step up military preparations. Diplomatic activity surges in Ankara and Athens amid reports of British air activity and Italian raids. Stalin's stance unsettles circles as Danubian power plays threaten wider war, with Turkey seemingly pressed to decide its path between Axis alignment and potential intervention if Moscow approves. Turkey proceeds with air shelters and construction work as the crisis deepens.
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Budapest
Turkey
Balkan
Russia
Europe
Hungary
Albania
Yugoslavia
Ankara
Greece
Athens
Noth Africa
Britain
Malta
Mediterranean
Stalin
Germany
Italy
Danubian
Bal- Karis
Stemtd
Joséf Stalin
Department Store Sales On Upgrade In Diettiet
Richmond Va June 1908 department stores show gains in sales over 1939 with a 6.2 percent rise. May figures indicate a 44 cent increase from last year across 87 reporting districts, though the text is garbled and figures are incomplete.
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Richmond
Bifth
Reserve District
West Virginia
City of Évil
Grand Jury Vote Asked In Logit
Logit Grand Jury consideration sought in a county election, with ballots cast and precinct results noting women voters and party ties. Irregularities cited by Peck and others, while Roberts and Lawslet backed different approaches. The scene centers on whether to pursue legal action or nullify ballots amid party lines.
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Grand Jury
Logit
Louam
Jie
Upney J
Peck
Dém
Baserthé
Lawslet
Roberts
Hatta Peck
betWeed Oliver
Wonderful relief from gas pains boosts wellness claims
A flood of letters from grateful users touts Willains Fortula as a remedy for upset stomach, nervousness, and poor elimination. Edsall of Brownsville Pa says it helped end long digestive discomfort and restore energy, noting others report feeling stronger after use.
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Willains
Edsall
Festes
Brownsville
Wien
Atorhach
Wes Loal
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