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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1942

Page

5

Former local lady is dead

The death of Mrs. Henry D. Forman was reported with funeral services planned in Corbin Kentucky. She was a former resident of Grafton where her husband ran a mercantile and bakery business, survived by husband a son and three grandchildren. Her stepmother and half sister, plus cousins, were named as relatives.

Henry D. Forman Corbin Olive Workman Shinnston Ruby C. Bonafield Myrtle M. Thayer Justice Ona C. Jefferys Grafton J. Nelson Ella Walter Baker Shh Evansville Preston County

Pastor Molzahn Named in Espionage Indictment in Hartford

Federal Grand Jury in Hartford, Connecticut indicted five people including Rev. Kurt E. B. Molzahn, pastor of Vion's Lutheran Church in Philadelphia, on charges of conspiring to violate the 1917 Espionage Act by supplying military and defense information to Germany and Japan. The photo shows a church affair.

Kurt E. B. Molzahn Vion’s Lutheran Church Philadelphia Hartford Conn Germany Japan

Army mascot’s career ends as officer returns dog home

Army general's mascot dog is returned to James Nilan by First Lieut. D W Dawson of Rockville Centre, ending a controversial era. Meanwhile reports from Midway describe a heavy carrier battle with Japan as US fliers strike and debris fly. Deer crossing warnings appear, raising road-safety concerns amid rising deer-vehicle collisions.

D. W. Dawson Rockville Centre James Nilan Gin Dawson South Carolina Way

Navy Reserve lowers physical standards for eyes and teeth

The West Virginia district Navy recruiting office reports major cuts in eye and dental requirements for all Naval Reserve classes except commissioned officers. Rejections due to these defects may now be reconsidered at Morgantown and Fairmont recruiting stations for a recheck.

West Virginia Navy Charleston Naval Reserve Morgantown Fairmont

Invasion Now and Midway Battles Highlight War News

The report discusses hazardous bombings on hospital quarters causing casualties among doctors and nurses, with accounts of a demolished hospital and fallen corpsmen. It notes Midway actions where dive bombers and torpedo planes hit Japanese carriers, followed by heavy bombers targeting remaining ships.

Manila Redmond Riers Midway Hawaiian Islands United States

Arcee An Don Douglas Star in Stage Sketch with Gateson

Notable performer Arcee An joins Don Douglas and Marjorie Gateson in a. brief stage sketch spotlighting comedic timing and dramatic banter. The cast delivers lively lines and robust chemistry on opening night amid light applause and positive notices.

Don Douglas Marjorie Gateson

Juke Box Jenny at Opera House Featuring Murray and Hilliard

Universal’s Juke Box Jenny arrives at the Opera House with Ken Murray and Harriet Hilliard. The film follows a mythical star of swinging songs who becomes the craze behind slot machines and orchestras. Strong swing names like Charles Barnet Wingy Manone and Milt Herth are featured.

Universal Jenny Ken Murray Harriet Hilliard Murray Miss Hilliard Charles Barnet Wingy Manone Milt Herth Iris Adri

Secrets of the Lone Wolf at the Strand Theatre

Strand Theatre screens Secrets of the Lone Wolf starring Warren William in the title role as the famed detective who vows crime retirement while a mystery ship carries Napoleon’s crown jewels. The Lone Wolf tours his trade secrets in a compelling thriller filled with temptation and suspense.

Columbia Strand Theatre Warren William Lone Wolf Wolfe Lanyard

Dependency Is Continued From Page One

Fragmentary text notes that dependency is continued from page one and references a bona fide relationship in the home. The line also contains a parenthetical or interjection about deferment and mentions defense stamps in a cryptic, interrupted manner.

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