New Officers of DAR Installed At Flag Day Meeting
Eliza beth Cummins Jackson chapter Daughters of the American Revolution installed new officers at a Flag Day meeting hosted by Mrs. W N Burdett. C F Shafer becomes regent, with Jed W Robinson as first vice regent and W N Burdett as second vice regent. The program featured musical numbers and readings about the flag, followed by a refreshment period for 15 members and a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Cummins Jackson
W. N. Burdett
West Main Street
C. F. Shafer
Albert Beagle
Jed W. Robinson
W.N. Burdett
Florence Kate Smith
Alice Chamberlain
C. V. Miller
Lila Love
W. RB. Loar
C. Jay Fleming
W. R. Loar
W. N. Barnett
Burdett
Mag
Harold Debendarfer
Elizabeth Handley
America
Amethyst Tea of WCTU Summoned at Mrs Ross Home
The Amethyst tea hosted by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Frank A. Ross's West Main street home. Garden flowers and small flags decorated the rooms while Mrs. Ross and Mrs. C. F. Shafer greeted guests. Mrs. R. L. Bitazid presided at the piano as a brief program on Francis Scott Key and American origins was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Ross
West Main Street
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Francis Scott Key
Our National
Second annual state meeting and June schedule notes
June events list for veterans and civic groups includes the Sons of the American Legion in the Moose ballroom with Detachment Commander Charles P. Wilhelm at 12 15 p m on June 16, Ladies Auxiliary meeting June 17 at 7 60 p m, Red Wing club host Pearl Hussion June 17 at Lincoln street 7 30 p m, Quota club picnic June 17 at Bridgeport Airport 6 p m, VFW Auxiliary business meeting June 18 at 8 p m for department encampment plans in Huntington June 26 30 Youth Temperance Council meets June 18 at Miss Mary Parish Brownlow park 7 30 p m and Andrews Methodist General Aid Society quarterly meeting June 18 7 30 p m with Group D on devotions and program at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of the American Legion
Moose Home
Charles P. Wilhelm
The
Brotherhood of Railway
U. of P. Hall
Pearl Hussion
Red Wing Club
Lincoln Street
Bridgeport
VFW
Huntington
Youth Temperance Council
Miss Mary Parish
Brownlow Park
General Aid Society of
Andrews Methodist Church
Anthem and poem marking flag pledge ceremony
Star Spangled Banner followed by the poem Our Flag presented by Mrs. Fred Robinson, then the flag pledge. Tea featured a centerpiece of red, white and blue flowers and candles. Tea served by Mrs. Fred Grinnan with punch by Mrs. C. V. Miller. Attendants included several local ladies and out of town guests Mrs. Pearl Mason of Pruntytown and Mrs. Grace Forshay of Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred D. Robinson
Fred Grinnan
C. V. Miller
W.C. Beavers
C. E. Grayson
L. W. Kinter
C. C. Richman
Pearl Mason
Pruntytown
Grace Forshay
Cleveland
Ohio
Pleasing Party Hosted by Miss Gladys McDaniel Club
Sewing and social conversation marked a pleasing party early this week as Miss Gladys McDaniel entertained her club. A pink and white color scheme dominated floral décor and refreshments. The hostess received a club gift with guests Mrs. Howard Gance of Fairmont and Mrs. Ed McDaniel among attendees including Miss Beulah Bailey Miss Pauline Sapp Miss Bonnie Newcome Miss Sarah Sayre Miss Catherine Leach and Mrs. Albert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys McDaniel
Howard Gance
Fairmont
Ed McDaniel
Beulah Bailey
Pauline Sapp
Bonnie Newcome
Sarah Sayre
Catherine Leach
Albert
Barclay On Bridge: Odds, Luck, and Double Decisions
In this Barrett Barclay bridge column, players discuss how odds and luck influence contracts. A score of 2 clubs over 4 diamonds leads to three tricks in diamonds, with West praising luck and noting how partner fits and suit signals shaped the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East South West
West Post
King P
South
West
Music Pupils of Bettye Flesher Present Recital
Bettye Flesher hosts a private recital at her parents home with about seventy guests from Clarksburg and Belington. The program features duets and vocal selections performed by her students and accompanied piano pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettye Flesher
H. E. Flesher
Pruntytown
Taylor County
Clarksburg
Belington
Flesher
Paul W. Weinberger
Salem College
Barbara Drainer
C. B. Mason
Georganna Bennett
Helen Snider
Hewitt
Wayne Knotts
Roseanne Wilson
Old
Japan
William Munn
Nancy Chrislip
Wolfe
Helen Gay
Nevin
Harriet Dempsey
Anne Vance
D'Orso
Fisher
Carrie Jacobs Bond
Mildred Barnes
Wright
Williams
Victor Anvil
Albanblatt
Elise
Beethoven
Nancy Adlington
Robinson
Barbara Carruthers
Rolseth
Massa
Helen Norris
Firestone
Mary Frances Brown
Ada Jacobs Ac
Community Club Concert With Multiple Piano and Vocal Numbers
Mrs Robert Arble and Miss companion perform with Mary Thelma Hawkins and Frances Brown at Fairmont. Bonnie Newcome headlined, joined by Jack Headley June 25. performers include Gene Headley, Anetta Skinner, Ada Jacobs, Alice Bolyard, Roseanne Wilson, Nancy Adlington, Wayne Knotts, and Mildred Barnes presenting pieces by Vandevere Hart Lowenstein and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Anetta Skinner
Ada Jacobs
Hackelton
Lowenstein
Alice Bolyard
Rolseth
Gene Headley
the Rosary
Roseanne Wilson
Nancy Adlington
Blackhawk Waitz
Walsh
Mary Fances Brown
Margaret Murphy
Lindie
Wayne Knotts
Robin’s Return
Fisher
Carrie Jacobs Bond
Mildred Barnes
Briefly Told Briefly Told Undergoes Surgery
Major surgery was performed on Mrs. Frank Boylen on route 2 Newburg this morning. Lawrence Curtey Jr of Grafton route 1 underwent a tonsillectomy at City hospital this morning. Mrs J H Jackson of St Louis the St Louis Star Times women’s page editor vacationing with Mr and Mrs H E Flesher Pruntys Town. Mr and Mrs Clay V Miller Jr and son Clay Tl of Spencer expect to arrive this evening. Mr Miller to return home Sunday while Mrs Miller and son stay for about a week. Mrs J H Jackson of St Louis is with her parents in Pruntytown. Diamonds sold by Skaggs and Company Exclusive Jewelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Boylen
Route 2
Newburg
Clay V. Miller, Jr
Clay Tl
Spencer
Clay Miller
Walnut Street
J. H. Jackson
St. Louis
The
St. Louis Star Times
Mrs
H. E. Flesher
Pruntytowns
Lawrence Curtey, Jr
Grafton
Route 1
Quilting Motifs Collection Offered For Quiltmakers
Ad showcases a collection of transfer pattern motifs for quilting with simple forms and 80 fan designs. Includes patterns 67 and others, listing stitch lengths from 81 to 224 inches and materials needed. Send ten cents to G Sentinel at 250 W 14th Street New York NY to obtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Arts
14Th Street
New York
N.Y
Pair Pay Back Cash Benefits Convictions in County
Two of seven Taylor County residents were convicted by Magistrate Hoye G. White Sr for false statements to obtain unemployment benefits. The two, Russell T. Selvey and Elmer J. Sines, reimbursed the state and paid court costs after being recommended for leniency. The five others were freed on technical grounds and a warning was issued that prosecutions will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Counties
State Department of Unemployment Insurance
Hoye G. White
Justice
Department
Russell T. Selvey
Quan
Elmer J. Bines
A. Adel. Selvyey
Mason Brothers Construction Company
Sines
Carolina
Consolidation Coal Company
Marion County
United States mulls naval base use amid European crisis
War Department announces Citizens' Military Training camps for 3,000 business men, expansion of military observers in South America, and a plan to train 10,600 airmen yearly. Navy to rebuild 100 ships under Rear Admiral Reichmuth. 71 decommissioned destroyers and subs to return to service. Roosevelt pledges full support to Allies while calling for rapid industrial mobilization. officials clash over a 50,000-plane defense goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Plattsboro
South America
Navy
Atlantic
F. K. Reichmuth
Roosevelt
United States
Louis Johnson
Cambridge
Mass
Francis H. Miles
Army Industrial College
Pittsburgh
Swiss Watchers See Massive Inferno Near Rhinefront
French heavy artillery along the Maginot line hammered German targets overnight and into morning while Swiss observers reported a huge pillar of flame rising behind the Rhineland near Istein. Basel officials feared a German storage tank of high test cars may have exploded as French bombardment drew little reply from German forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maginot Line
Rhineland
Gibraltar
Istein
Basel
Maginot Line Relayed German Advance Near Metz and Belfort
German air force reports heavy activity around Metz and Belfort with troop concentrations and rail lines bombed. Paris fell without a fight as the German banner rose over Versailles, while French forces reportedly fled before the relentless war machine pushing south from the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eftor Anny
Metz
Belfort
Maginot Inc
Paris
Rpidh
Palace of Versailles
Hiller May Go To Paris Amid Maginot Crisis
The French northern Maginot line reportedly faces a most critical siege as German forces advance from Sadr and Chalons sur Marne while rumors claim French counteractions across the Meuse toward the English Channel. Allied efforts under Weygand struggle to mount a new line south of Paris as Nazis celebrate possible victory and a future entry into Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alstory
Hiller
Paris
Maginot
Chalons-sur-Mame
Meuse
English Channel
Maxime Weygand
Hitler
Germany
Maginot Line
Champs Elysees
le Havre
Kaiser Wilhelm
Moritwedy
Montmedy
Argonne Forest
Verduin
Maginot Sys
Gnannel
Aia
Prairie letters express condolences after bereavement
The card thanks friends and neighbors for their support during a recent bereavement. It notes appreciation for kindness shown to the family during this difficult time.
Pattern 930 Kiddie Sun Frock Or Jumper Style
Advertisement for Pattern 930 by Claire Tilden promoting a versatile children's sun dress and jumper style. Highlights ease of sewing, variants with trims, and fabric options. Lists sizes 2,4,6,8,10 and ordering details to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department, 10 Fifth Avenue, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Tilden
Grafton Sentinel
Fifth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Weary Defenders Contain German Offense Across Front
wartime dispatches portray panic and stubborn resistance as General Weygand's forces fend off German advances. French leaders weigh options while British sources note multiple German threats along Champagne and the Alpine region. Italian and British reports claim minor advances near Malta and Genoa amid broader Mediterranean actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Weygand
Norway
Louviers
Byres
Champagne
Troyes
St. Disler
France
Germany
Moscow
London
Lithuantian
Beltisht
Mediterranean
Malta
Réd Sed
Aet
Itdiian
Trontier
Itdhian
Stroyer
Gestad Yestering
Genoa
Hatah
Alexandria
Cap
Lindy Tonight NBC Talk on War Drift Our Way
Charles A. Lindbergh will broadcast from NBC Washington tonight on the topic Our Drift Toward War. The program airs on WEAF NBC at 8 15 with live France travel notes from Bordeaux Tours and Paris noting irregular pickups as events unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cal
Charles A. Lindbergh
United States
Washington
NBC Tonight
WEAF
NBC
France
Tling
Bordeaux
Tours
Paris
CBS
WIZ
WABC
Mae
Wagner
Missyu
OH Johnson
WEAP
NHC
Une
Frank Black
Crosby
Tinale
Wayne Ring
Wuaz
Radio Guild
Sanne Bie
Eid Ie
Olivet College
Italy
Lithuania to Page Continues on Soviet Aid Question
Fragmented notes describe ongoing debate over Lithuania's status and possible Soviet intervention. The report mentions attempted reforms, a missing government figure, and questions whether the Merkys government fell, with unclear details from the source.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dar
Daughters of Revolution
WCTU
Frank Ross
Barclay
Shepard Barclay
Authority On
Biem
Finste
Ule
North
Beerantik Bie Het
Ding
Gable
Clark Gable
Peggy Digging
Louella Parsons
Walter Winchell
George Jean Nathan
Skaggs and Company
ADV
Ars
Vaiad
Auto Makers
Prahiea
Lers
Dawson Opens the
Lindy
Chara
Lithuania
Maiarch
Jas
Lishvahian
Lithilaitin
Merkys
Russtan Tasup
Ieee
Alee
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