Fifth War Loan Rally Draws Crowd in Grafton
Large crowd fills streets to welcome the 199th Army Band from the Elk River Maneuver area for a Fifth War Loan campaign opening in Grafton. Rev Arthur and Chairman Plac if led a brief invocation and speech as local officers pledge strong county support. Local police escorted the band, and virtually every county worker attended this ceremonial event.
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Grafton
Elkins
Vaneuver
First National Bank
O. Jay Fleming
Taylor County
Tse
Warne
Arthur By
Placif
99Th U. S. Army Band
Elk
Whitland
T. Hart
Philipland
Belington
Fifth War Loan Committee
Haller warns motorists on hazardous work zones
Harley C. Haller, County Maintenance Supervisor of the State Road Commission, warned motorists to slow and drive safely through road work zones. He said speeding or reckless driving near crews will be prosecuted and noted a recent Taylor county fatality in a posted work zone. The signs carry the same respect as school zones, with penalties for endangering workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley C. Haller
State Road Commission
Haller
Taylor County
Workmerch Haller
Rationing Roundup Notes Small Price Shifts in Fresh Produce
Charleston June 14 The district Office of Price Administration announces new flat pricing effective Thursday for Groups 1 and 2 stores across several counties. Beans 16c lb down 2c. carrots 12c per bunch up 1c. iceberg lettuce 16c per head down 1c for 4 dozen size and 13c for 5 dozen size up 1c. yellow onions 3 lb for 21c up 2c. white onions 3 lb for 29c up 5c. green peas 19c lb down 3c. spinach 14c lb up 1c. Other items unchanged.
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Charleston
Doddrique
Harrison, Lewis, Marion
Monongalia
Taylor
District Office of Price Administration
Elks Flag Day Ceremony Highlights Local Lodge Event
Tonight the Elks flag day rites feature Exalted Ruler Paul Malone and a lineup of dignitaries including Leading Knight Cartwright and Lecturing Knight Knotts. Boy Scouts led by Loren Hoffman bear the flag with 711 stars for B&O division service members. Grafton High Band led by Betty Miller will play as Baltimore and Ohio employees dedicate the service flag at 7 pm. if weather forces a change, the lodge hall will host the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton High School
William J. Hinsston
Frank’ Haymond
Fairmont
Earl N. Straigh
Boy Scouts Lodge
Elks
Paul Malone
M. E., Cartwright
Frank Knotts
John Warne
Earl J. Sway
Alex Mathews
Boy Scouts of America
Loren Hoffman
Betty Miller
Baltimore
Ohio
John Bradford
Obituary of Henry Able Passes Away at 61
Henry Able 61 of Grafta Route 4 died yesterday morning at his home after a three year illness. A farmer who lived his whole life in that area, he was the son of the late Allen and Elizabeth West Able. He leaves a wife Ruth Fullen and children William Effie Mae Thamas and Daniel, plus brother Lida Able of Marion county and sister Matilda Maddigan of Route 4. He was a Janes Memorial church member and well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Able
Matilda Maddigan
Route 4
Janes Memorial Church
West Virginia Lad Marks Up Score In Combat
Cairo Italy June 14 Private J Mileham of Lincoln Jersey City? crawled from his foxhole after grenade explosion. He fired from the hip, captured three German gunners and chased others from their positions with his carbine. Fellow Private Paul Strahin of Masontown called it a striking sight as tracers raked into dugouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Italy
West Virginia Infantry
J. Mileham
Lincoln, Jr
Mileham
Hileham
Paul L. Strahin
Route 1
Masontown
Bereavement Thanks From Marquess Family
The Marquess family expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy after a bereavement. Special thanks to Bart lett, Rev. B. K. Roof, Rev. Lazenby, and the C. & P. Telephone Co. for flowers and car use. May God bless you all. Mrs. Kenneth Marquess and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
Lazenby
C. & P. Telephone Co
Kenneth Marquess
Ira Marquess
Charles Marquess
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Fleming
Opera House
Tonite
Joots
Neler
Shen
Enerohnd
Albert Dekker
Susan Hayward
Harry Carey
Frances Farmer
Miller
Martha Miller
U. S. Naval Nurse Corps
San Fransisco
Calif
Charles Miller
Route 3
San Francisco
Sgt
Mike Miller
U. S. Army Air Corps
England
Mary Miller
American Nurse Corps
Field
Grafton Lodge No. 308
B. P.O. Elks
B. & O. Station Plaza
God Bless
America
United States of America
Berty
Armed Services
Harry Green
Lodge
Fort Pitt Shoe Stores, Inc
Malone’s Drug and Chemical Co
SETI
Clarksburg
Coca-Cola Bottling Wes. Inc
West Virginia
LAD
Firestone” Agency
Home & Auto
Pittsburgh
Atlas Realty CO
Pittsburgh, Pa
Ortant
Tuarry Parks
Lynn Merrick
Ray Walker
Jeff Bonmell
Robert Williams
Danny O’heil
Chords
Frank Aind
Jean Hubert King Cole
Ben Carter-Ghosr
Columbia Picture
Mento Bros
Frodo Y Sailace
Uncle Sam
Sam
Evans Furniture Store
West Main Street
Arity
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