Newspaper postal rates and letters policy notice
A fragmented notice describes postal rates with one year six dollars and shorter terms, then shifts to Associated Press rights and publication rules. It mentions voluntary communications to the editor, signature requirements, and advertising representatives with New York Atlanta Chicago offices.
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Opt Jon
Alee
Grafton
W. Wa
Seco
T/E
Associated Press
MariaNas
J.J. DEVINE #& ASSOCIATES, Inc
New York
Jexington Ave
Atlanta
Boulevard H
Chicago
Michigan Ave
Detroit
Stephenson
Postwar tariff defense rises in reconstruction era
The article argues that after World War II the country will need protective tariffs more than ever. It notes that at first protectionist pleas may seem isolated, but the essential validity of their stance will be proven through experience and hardship.
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Monitor
England
Alaska
Libya
Dai
Internationallam
United States
China Pleads for 2000 Planes to Hold Back Japan
A wartime appeal argues the United States must send China 1000 to 2000 bombers and pursuit planes to deter Japan and save China from a summer collapse. It cites Brig. Gen. Claire L. Chennault and Dr. T. F. Eslang, warns of wider war reaching Australia and Hawaii, and discusses broader trade and lend-lease ideas amid global conflict.
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China
Jarvin
United Nations
United States
China Sea
Claire L. Chennault
Flying Tigers
T. F. Eslang
Hawaii
Australia
India
Siberia
Alaska
Asia
Nippon
Employment in wartime America grows as war work expands
In December some workers faced idle days as plants converted to war production, but employment rises. Pearl Harbor era job totals climb from 7 million to over 9 million, with projections reaching 20 million. Unemployment remains about 3 million while total labor force sits near 55 million. civilian employment is forecast to reach 26.5 million by end of 1942.
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America
Pearl Harbor
Stlpic
Briefly Told Briefly Told Returns From Vacation
Mrs Pallie Mitchell and Mrs Sarah Robinson have returned from a two week visit with relatives in Ohio and Pennsylvania visiting points of interest They will attend graduation exercises Miss Florence Stover daughter of Mr and Mrs L J Stover left yesterday for Washington DC to attend the Naval Academy graduation at Annapolis where her cousin Harper Van Ness Jr will be graduated From there Miss Stover will visit Atlanta before returning home Hospital Notes Mrs Richard Lansberry 138 West Main street admitted to Grafton City hospital for observation discharged today Arrive For Vacation Mr and Mrs Kenneth Teets of Baltimore arrived to spend their vacation with their parents Mr and Mrs James Nestor and Mr and Mrs W D Teets
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Pallie Mitchell
Sarah Robinson
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Florence Stover
L. J. Stover
Washington, D. C
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Harper van Ness, Jr
Miss Stover
Atlanta
Georgia
Richard Lansberry
West Main Street
Grafton City Hospital
Kenneth Teets
Baltimore
James Nestor
W. D. Teets
Marian Martin Pattern 9094 Sewing Idea for Misses
A historical ad item for Marian Martin Pattern 9094 offers a two in one basque blouse and jumper in checked gingham with handangle pockets and optional sash. Sizes 12 through 20, size 16 requires 3 1/2 yards of 35 inch fabric, price fifteen cents plus one cent postage, order from Graf ton Sentinel Pattern Department.
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Marian Martin
Grafton Sentinel
Pattern Department
18Th St
New York
N. Y
Keener Gerkin Wedding Held Quietly At Home
Helen Constance Gerkin and Joseph Leroy Keener wed in a home ceremony at the bride’s parents residence in Pruntytown. Rev Henry Loving officiated a single ring service. The couple will reside at 181 Magnolia Avenue after July 1.
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Helen Constance Gerkin
Joseph Leroy Keener
Pruntytown
Henry Loving
Bridgeport
Beulah Baptist Church
Benjamin T. Gerkin
Piedmont Avenue
Jack Keener
Keener
Grafton
Beh
West Virginia College of
Clarksburg
Works Projects Administration
International Correspondence School
Hart Brothers ' Machinery Company
Magnolia Avenue
Luncheon Opens Institute Given By Local WCTU
The covered dish luncheon by the local Women’s Christian Temperance Union at St John’s Methodist church opened the WCTU Institute with members of the organization ministerial association and friends. Rev Turvander led the invocation before the Flag salute and America song. J B Dryfield spoke on Respect to the Flag and Rev Roof opened the afternoon with devotion followed by Ellen Cheuvrant of Clarksburg on Institutes Educating for Total Abstinence. Betty Turvander sang two piano pieces and Virginia Mason spoke on the membership campaign ending June 19 with new members welcomed. Arthur Lasenby spoke on Total Abstinence.
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Women’s Christian , ‘Temperance Union
St. John's Methodist Church
W. C. T. U. Institute
Ministerial Association
F. J. Turvander
Virginia Mason
Arthur Lasenby
Lelta ‘Peters
Department of Filchers and Sailors
Rand
F. W. Grinnan
Fi Mission and Relief
Oun jWho
June club meetings and events listed for community
A series of local group gatherings are scheduled from June 13 to June 18. Elizabeth Cummins Jakson DAR plans a Flag Day event at 8 p.m. June 13 at 1138 West Main. June 15 hosts include Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen auxiliary at K of P hall 7:30 p.m. Red Wing club at Mrs Idella Carroll 8 p.m. Quota club at Cozy Rest 6:15 p.m. June 16 Andrews WSC 8 covered dish supper at 6 p.m. St Pauls Methodist church reviews Author of Liberty by Robert W. Searle. June 18 Hec Alum weiner roast at Natural Dam postponed from June 11.
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Elizabeth Cummins
Jakson
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Lila
Teve
West Main Street
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
K. of P. Hall
Red Wing Club
Idella Carroll
Quota Club
Cozy Rest
Andrews
David Christopher
Rita Newman
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Robert W. Searle
D. B. Brown
Hec
Natural Dam
Debating Temperance Opens Evening Services
Rev Gordon L Withers of First Baptist led devotional services to open the evening program. Miss Helen Virginian and Miss Barbara Redinger performed two piano duets. Harry E Odgers gave an inspiring talk on temperance focusing on home training and teachers roles in temperance education. The Still Small Voice was highlighted as the theme.
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Gordon L. Withers
First Baptist Church
Helen
Barbara Redinger
Harry E. Odgers
Odgers
Mrs Rohrbough Circle Hosts St Pauls Methodist Group
Mrs R V Rohrbough hosted the Woman's Society of Christian Service circle at St Pauls Methodist Church with nine members and one guest. Devotions were led by Mrs Rohrbough, discussion covered The Influence of a Chinese College in a Changing Environment, followed by a luncheon for ten including Mrs Stafford and others. The July meeting place is not yet decided.
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Woman's Society of ‘Christian Service
St. Paul's Methodist Church
R. V. Rohrbough
Rohrbough
Earl Smith
J. F. Stafford
C C. Batson
MF. Carvell
C. W. Cutright
William Bott
James Parkhill
Ada Gall
D. B. Brown
Now-Then Club Feted At Mrs Stilwell Home
Mrs Minnie Stilwell hosted the Now and Then club bingo party on Thayer Street Thursday evening. Prizes went to Mrs Mary Wagoner and Mrs Pearl Poling, with club prize awarded to Mrs Ruth Crouser and guest prize to Mrs B C Isner. Refreshments followed hosted by Mrs Stilwell and Mrs Flora Stilwell.
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Minnie Stilwell
Thayer Street
Mary Wagoner
Pearl Poling
Ruth Crouser
B.C. Isner
Flora Stilwell
Lulu Evans
Grace Louden
Miriam Isner
B. C. Isner
Barbara Wagoner
British cabinet meets as vast U S forest land push advances
The cabinet discusses the expansion of commercial forest land in the United States as a major policy priority. Officials emphasize mobilizing resources and coordinating measures to accelerate exploitation and development of extensive forest reserves.
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United States
The Silver Ship Flight Sparks Temptation
Tibby meets Steena at the private field as rumors swirl about engagements and resignations. Steena may quit hosting while Tibby contemplates flying solo in Wayne’s new silver ship, planning a test flight despite risks and tensions with her fiancé. Breena urges caution while Tibby weighs independence against loyalty to Wayne.
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Tibby
Steena
Tommy
Wayne
Adjance
Breena
Bennya
Tip
Immortal Sergeant and war at sea reviewed
John Brophy’s Immortal Sergeant is praised for a strong desert campaign narrative with Corporal Spence and Sergeant Kelly. The review notes powerful scenes and pacing but criticizes inserted digressions on a pianist and literary satire. It also surveys naval carrier losses in World War II, listing Japanese and American vessels and outcomes at Midway and surrounding battles.
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John Brophy
Harpers
Colin Spence
London
Spence
Corporal Spence
Kelly
Sergeant Kelly
Mr.' Brophy
Brophy
Japan
Syokaku
Shokaku
2Ukaku
Soryn Kiryu
Koryu
Hosyo
Java Sea
Coral
Midway
United State
Lexington
Candidate announces run for Taylor County commissioner
A Democratic candidate declares intention to seek the nomination for county commissioner in the upcoming August 4 1942 primary. He asks voters for support and consideration in his campaign for reelection to the court.
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Taylor County
Langley sinks near Java in tender incident
A fragment reports the Langley, an obsolete carrier or ship, sinking near Java during a tender operation with unclear details. The one line glimpses hint at a maritime mishap involving older American naval assets and a third of a larger squadron in service at that time.
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Langley
Java
Sale of Valuable Real Estate in Taylor County WV
By virtue of authority as agent of the heirs of Robert C Davis Gri L will offer for sale to the highest bidder at the front door of the Taylor County Court in West Virginia on the 10th day of duty 1042 at 10 a.m. the house and lot on Walnut Street fronting 40 feet and extending back 120 feet to a street. Terms: cash with one half. Taxes for 1942 to be paid. Right to reject any bid reserved. All heirs and beneficiaries of the estate may be excluded by law from the sale.
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Robert C
West
Virginia
Yates
West Grafton
Robert C. Davis
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