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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1943

Page

6

Elks Program to Salute Elks on Coast Radio

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will be saluted on the Wake Up Amelia program Sunday from 3 15 to 4 p m coast to coast on Blue Network stations. Originating at KECA Los Angeles the discussion Is Time and Japan's Side with Major General Paul P Malone Neapore Joe Fisher and Major Alexander P DeSeversky as speakers. A Los Angeles Elk delegation will monitor and submit questions from listeners by phone. Fred G Clark will preside.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elkis Blue Network American Economic Foundation The Elks Joseph Reed Grafton Lodge No. 308 the Elks KECA Los Angeles Calif Japan Paul P. Malone Far East Neapore Joe” Fisher Singapore Defense Council Alexander P. DeSeversky Los Angeles Elks Fred G. Clark

Threat of Coal Fines Stirs West Virginia Mines

In West Virginia the threat of fines for miners who walked out sparked mixed reactions. Southern field operators say they will not levy fines unless ordered. Garner Williams, True-Tater Coal Company mayor, claims no fines will be assessed. A Williamson field union leader sees potential easing if fines shift, but warns of rank and file unrest. Northern field spokesmen note government takeover managers remain from private ownership days. Union officials expect bargaining with Ickes appointed managers to be largely a formality.

Ginia Kanawha Southern West Vkr Garner Williams True-Tater Coal Company Williamson Ickes

Proper Flag Display Demonstrations by U S Service Members

A series of six profiles shows Yeoman Elaine B Ivarsen from Baltimore Lt Kathleen Hogan of Stamford and others demonstrating flag display rules for walls windows and flags in groups with emphasis on US flag position center or high point. The United States Flag Association urges Flag Week June 8 14 and War Bonds purchases totaling ten million dollars and a hundred million for the home front as patriotic goals.

Elaine B. Ivarsen Baltimore United States United States Flag Association Caroline York Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Meridian Texas Alvin C. York United States Mag Kathleen Hogan United States Marines Stamford Connecticut Michael Sirianni Philadelphia States Flag Association Spar Geneveve Fraleigh Coast Guard Shreveport Louisiana

Philippi Youth Charged with Local Assault

Woodridge Robinson, 24, of near Philippi, charged with assaulting a local young girl at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Passenger station at 11:20 last night. He was fined $50 and costs when arraigned before Mayor C. O. King this morning and jailed for nonpayment.

Woodridge Robinson Philippi Baltimore and Ohio Railroad C. O. King Robinson

IN UNIFORM Here Bur Ten Day Furlough

Pvt. Paul Brown returns to Camp Campbell Kentucky after a ten day furlough with his mother Mrs Alent lhe own of Addison street Two Taylor County men inducted into the Navy assigned to Naval Training Station Great Lakes Illinois undergoing recruit training They will receive eight weeks of instruction then nine days leave before further duty Visiting Here Sefl Mike Ondo Camp Hood Texas visiting with his father Joe Ondo Wendell and Mr and Mrs Mike Ondo and Tony Ondo of 432 West Washington

Paul Brown Camp Campbell Kentucky Alent Addison Street Taylor County Navy Lawrence J. Spino Knotts Avenue Carl V. Ravis Sarah Ravis Flemington U.S. Navy Naval Training Station Great Lakes S¢i Mike ,Ondo Camp Hood Texas Joe Ondo Wendell Mike Ondo Tony Ondo West Washington

Russians claim skirmish erupts in Orel sector clash

Reports from Berlin claim fighting broke out on the Orel front as Russians repelled a German attack while a raid on Gorki near Moscow failed largely. Seven German planes were downed as guerrilla actions hindered a punitive expedition in White Russia, with Russians counterattacks forcing German retreats.

Coutunea Page One Orel Berlin Gorki Moscow White Russia

Certificates for Farm War Service go to about 750 Taylor county families

About 750 Taylor county farm families will receive Farm War Service Certificates this week for participating in the 1943 Food-for-Freedom program. The red white and blue awards bear the federal seal and the Food-for-Freedom emblem, signed by Claude Wickard and D. L. Bosely Jr. Certificates will be mailed from the county office and prepared for framing. Bosely notes farmers’ war effort supports victory as the UN foods supply drives the war.

Taylor County America D. L. Bosely, Jr Usda War Board Secretary of Agriculture Claude R Wickard Bosely United States Department of Agriculture Food-for-Freedom United Nations

Bombers push toward invasion strength as air supremacy grows

The article notes American bomber forces in Britain expanding rapidly and poised to support an invasion of Europe. Berlin sources admit bombing strains German nerves, with Emil Ludwig suggesting bombing could force a German collapse without invasion, though the analyst cautions against assuming inevitability.

Baker Britain Europe Berlin Stockholm Tidningen Emil Ludwig House Foreign Affairs Committee Washington

No Parking During Flag Day Parade on City Streets

No parking will be allowed on Main street between the Baltimore and Ohio passenger station and St. Mary's street or on Latrobe street from McGraw Alley to St. Mary's street from 6 50 p m Monday evening until after the Flag Day parade. The event is sponsored by Grafton Lodge No 308, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Parade forms at 6 45 p m on Latrobe street and moves at 7 p m toward the station square for a 7 30 p m service. Traffic detours will route north on Bridge street and south across the bridge to Soult Grafton.

Main Street Baltimore and Ohio St. Mary's Street Latrobe Street McGraw Alley Grafton Lodge No 308 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks E. C. DeMoss

Honorable William R. Lunk to Speak at Flag Day Service

Hon William R. Lunk of Fairmont will address the annual Flag Day services at the Baltimore and Gio piazza on Monday June 14. In a recent interview he said the patriotic address will be brief to suit attendees. The Elks Flag Day committee chose him from many speakers as an interesting presenter. The full program is in the Friday evening Sentinel. The piece notes a potential new at large commission and mentions Ray Lambert as a fourth district appointee.

William R. Lunk Fairmont Baltimore Gio Piazza Lunk Elks Link Friday Evening Sentinel Ray Lambert Hun Fourth District Gover

Croston Is Released After Charge Dismissed

Richard L. Croston, 25, of Clarksburg, arrested by city police at 6 15 last evening, was released this morning by Mayor C O King after charges were dismissed. Walter Crawford, 45, of Clay, arrested Thursday night for drunkenness, was fined five dollars and costs on his guilty plea before Mayor King yesterday.

Richard L. Croston Clarksburg C. O. King Walter Crawford Clay King

OPA Says No Extra Stamps For Shoes Purchase

The announcement disposed of unofficial reports that OPA would encourage the use of the No 18 stamp for buying white summer shoes. OPA has no objection to shoe purchases but is not providing additional stamps for this purpose.

rCumumueu Tui OPA

Offensive drive hinges on heavy push for funds

The report notes continued efforts to raise resources for the offensive. Walter Crawford of Grafton was arrested at 10 58 pm on East Main street by city police, the latest incident in a tense night.

Walter Crawford Grafton East Main Street

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

Camp SKAGGS & CO presents gift selections for boys framed by a jeweler’s display. Local buyers learn about affordable keepsakes and practical gifts for young men, highlighting trusted craftsmanship and value.

Skaggs & CO

Appointment changes in state conservation board

John Addair of Taeger was named to represent the fifth district but resigned after about a week. Roger H. Miller of Gaulry Bridge might be appointed from the third district, and A. B. Knight of Fairmont will stay on with a term expiring in 1945.

John Addair Taeger Rogert H. Miller Gaulry Bridge A. B. Knight Fairmont

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