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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1939

Page

2

Scraps of Neutrality Debate Move Through Senate

Washington reports Chairman Pittman of the senate foreign relations committee challenged twenty one signers of a statement opposing repeal of the arms embargo to block trade in oil steel copper cotton and other wartime contraband items. The round robin by the mandatory neutrality bloc argues the United States cannot profit from global wars while professing to detest war.

Washington Pittman D.-Nev Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States

Two Chicago youths duel after slur sparks fatal fight

Julius Perlman, 17, and Charles Weller, 18, once classmates at a Chicago grammar school, remained friends through high school. A week before graduation they fought in the street over school-related taunts. Perlman is held by police while Weller died from a skull fracture.

Julius Perlman Charles Weller Chicago Feller

Selection of officers for the ensuing year announced

Men chosen for official roles include Grand Knight Theodore Stilwell and Deputy Grand Knight Harry Green with Joseph P. Wright as Chancellor, William Rauscher as Recorder, James Walter as Treasurer, James Cockrell as Lecturer, Robert Warder as Advocate, Richard Gerkin as Warden, Frank Campbell as Inside Guard, W. S. Bobo as Outside Guard, and John Pickett as Trustee.

Theodore Stilwell Harry Green Joseph P. Wright William Rauscher James Walter James Cockrell Robert Warder Richard Gerkin Frank Campbell W. S. Bobo John Pickett

Senators Oppose Declaration of Morality On War Materials

Pittman ridicules a morality declaration by sponsors who would expand arms embargo to include materials like cotton copper iron steel for war, urging public statement. Barkley plans to push a Senate vote on the neutrality issue this session, dismissing filibuster rumors.

Pittman Senate Barkley

Knights of Columbus Elects Officers in Spirited Meeting

Council No. 713 Knights of Columbus met in the council hall with about 50 members present for the annual officer election moved from Thursday. Outgoing Grand Knight Joseph Maske presided as the session opened and nominations were declared. The meeting proceeded with orderly business and nominations for various offices.

Council No. 713 Knights of Columbus Council Joseph Maske

First US Military Academy graduate marries Joseph Reynolds

In 1939, Joseph E. Reynolds of Hopkinsville Kentucky, the first member of the United States Military Academy class of 1939 to marry, weds Catherine Amberg of Jackson Heights New York after receiving second lieutenant designation. Also a public notice warns non residents to redeem an overflow real estate sale in Webster Taylor County West Virginia. The sheriff notes total redemption due of 98 55 with various fees and interest.

United States Military Academy Joseph E. Reynolds Hopkinsville Catherine Amberg Jackson Heights N. Y Flora Davidson Hattie Davisson Howard Davisson Evan Davisson F. L. Warder David Elliott Webster Court House Taylor County

Local chapter sets date for unprecedented elections

The local chapter advances a historic election plan, marking the first time in memory that its members will choose leadership through a new vote process. Officials emphasize transparency and wider participation to reflect community interests.

Coupon Offer For 42 Volume World’s Greatest Literature

This notice promotes a mail order offer for any volume of a 42 volume set. It cites a 39 cent gift price and requires 6 pence extra per book for postage and handling. Orders are to World’s Greatest Literature Department at Grafton Sentinl Office.

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