Bond Rally Set Tomorrow At Grafton Bank
Taylor county reports a strong start to the Fifth War Loan Drive with over $125,000 in bonds sold on day one toward a $421,000 quota. A 2 pm rally at the First National Bank of Grafton features the 199th Army Band, with Rev. Arthur Lazenby giving an invocation and O Jay Fleming speaking. Local merchants close 2 to 3 pm as the crowd attends. bond sales will open after the program.
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Taylor County
O. Jay Fleming
First National Bank of Grafton
199Th Army Band
Elkins
Arthur Lazenby
Fleming
Dttve
Bank
War Bond Booth To Open On Court Square
Charles E Burke announces renovation of the Court Square Information Booth for the 5th War Loan Drive. With cooperation from D J Bailey and the Junior Chamber of Commerce the booth will be decorated with posters and staffed by Civilian Defense Council and American Legion Auxiliary volunteers. Hours start Wednesday from 10 to 5, Monday through Saturday.
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Charles E. Burke
D. J. Bailey
Chamber of Commerce
Court Square
Civilian Defense Council
American Legion Auxiliary
Defcoemegonne
Allied Breakthroughs In Normandy Reported In Sweep
The entry describes American and British advances near Montebourg and Caen, air drops of new airborne troops, and a 80 mile front crumbling Nazi defenses. Reports mention Rommel’s possible removal, five new airstrips in France, and U S divisions totaling around six, with about 600,000 men involved in invasion forces.
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le Ham
Montebourg
Supreme Headquarters Describday
Wall of Troarn
Caen
France
Cherbourg
Cape
Erwin Rommel
Balleroy
Cerisy Forest
Bayeux
St. Lo
U. S
Local poultrymen urged to boost egg production for victory
Taylor County poultrymen are asked by the government to produce about 257 548 dozen eggs this year as part of the Food for Victory program. Secretary Leon Todd says households should use more eggs to sustain farmer income, prevent future shortages, and keep markets supplied, aided by distributor efforts and increased consumer demand. He notes A and P Food Stores bought 325 000 dozen West Virginia eggs last year, paying producers $62 750 more than the year before, illustrating cooperation's impact.
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Taylor County
National Poultry Defense Committee
Leon Todd
Todd
A & P Food
West, Virginia
West Virginia
Comeback Hopes for Dawley After Salerno Demotion
COL ERNEST J DAWLEY 58 of Anti go Wis, demoted by Lt Gen Mark W Clark at Salerno from major general to colonel, is nominated by President Roosevelt to brigadier general. Reported progress on battlefronts by supreme headquarters indicates swift possible return to service.
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Ernest J. Dawley
Antigo
Wis
Mark W. Clark
Salerno
Roosevelt
Supreme Headquarters
William Neal Fined $73 on Disturbance Charges
Mayor C O King said this morning that William L Neal of 279 Fanny street was fined an aggregate of $73 on charges of assault following a fracas this past weekend. Police Chief Earl De foss and Patrolman Woodford reported that Neal was arrested after it was alleged that he beat and kicked Mrs Ruby Henderson.
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C.O. King
William L. Neal
Fanny Street
Earl De‘foss
Woodford
Neal
Ruby Henderson
Milkweed floss drives aid war jackets for service men
Taylor county school boys and girls will harvest common milkweed pods to supply floss for Mae West life jackets as kapok shortages persist. Each dried pod bag yields 20 cents. two bags make one jacket. War Board chairs a county drive with coast to coast collection in 20 states, open mesh bags provided for gathering this fall.
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Taylor County
Mae West
D. L. Bosely, Jr
Java
War Food Administration
War Board
American Forces Break Inland Push Near St Lo in Normandy
Front dispatches report the U S second division advancing northeast of Cerisy forest beyond St Lo for the deepest inland strike of 18 miles. The fourth division leads near Cherbourg while the 82nd and 101st air assault areas show previous penetration. The first and 29th divisions continue in action amid snow and ice.
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U. S
Cerisy Forest
St. Lo
Cherpourg
82Nd
101St American Airborne
Elks Prepare Flag Day Services at B O Plaza
Elks and local groups plan Flag Day observances at B O Plaza following a parade from the Post Office on Main Street. A 6 30 p m flag dedication for CT P Monongah division employees, remarks by John H Brad ford, and Judge Frank Haymond as lead speaker frame a program with music by the Grafton High Band and ritual duties by Legionnaires and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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Elks
B&o Plaza
B.P.O. Elks
B & O Plaza
Main Street
Baltimore and
Onic
C.T.P
Armed Services
John H. Bradford
Monongah
American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars
Frank Haymond
Hussion
Earl Straight
Grafton Sentinel
Elks Lodge
Legionnaires
R. F. K. Roof
St. Paul's
Lutherran Church
Military Leaves and Awards Noted in Local News
Private Sanford F Ringler of Sheppard Field Texas spends furlough with parents Mr and Mrs Harry A Ringler of 1141 West Boyd Street. Aviation Cadet John Joseph Hussion visits parents on route to Norman Oklahoma from St Marys California. Sgt John W Beall receives Army Good Conduct Award in Hyde Park ceremonies. Jeice Wayne M Sinsel of Newark New Jersey Navy leave with parents Mr and Mrs O M Sinsel 339 Walnut Street before reporting to New York June 18 for sea duty. Arola Ray Lake Jr son of Webster Massachusetts heads to Great Lakes Illinois for Navy training.
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Sanford F. Ringler
Sheppard Field
Texas
Harry A. Ringler
West Boyd Street
Ringler
U.S. Army Air Forces
John Joseph Hussion
J. F. Hussion
Yates Avenue
Norman
Oklo
St. Mary's
Calif
Army
John W. Beall
West
Wilford Street
Hyde
London
Baalgae A. i
Jeie Wayne M. Sinsel
U. S. Navy
New York City
O. M.snsel
Walnut Street
Lieut
Sinsel
Beneficial Management Corporation
Newark
N. J
New York
Ge A
Great Lakes
Arola Ray Lake, Jr
Dover Strait Weather Averages Stay Calm After Shower
The Dover strait area saw an overcast sky with a heavy morning shower. Wind remained light, sea calm, and visibility excellent from coast to coast. Temperature reached 87 degrees.
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London
Dover Strait
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Los
Rexall Drug Stores
Lee
Malone's Drug & Chemical CO
Frank C. Haymond
Grafton
Ihe
Husof
Betty Miller
Saif
Atlantic Wall
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Por Presdon
Loar Jewelry Store
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