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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1943

Page

8

Carvell Elected Secretary-Treasurer Of Taylor Co Grocers

George King of Charleston spoke at the Taylor County Grocers meeting in Musgrove Wholesale rooms. M F Mike Carvell was elected secretary treasurer to replace H Dale Moran. King attacked the Office of Price Administration for inflations and black market growth, urging relief talks with Washington. A resolution called for OPA reform and more favorable terms for independents, with future meetings planned in Clarksburg and Flemington.

George King Charleston Retail Grocers State Association Taylor County Grocers Association Musgrove Wholesale M. F Mike” Carvell H. Dale Moran L. D. DeLaney King Office of Price Administration OPA Mr. King Washington Harrison County Association Clarksburg Carl M. Frasure State Office of Price Administration J. B. McLaughlin Taylor County Central West Virginia Grocery and Supply Company Flemington

Rationing Roundup: stamps and tires rules posted

War ration details list Blue K L and M stamps thru July 7 for processed foods and sugar canning sugar stamps dates through August 15. Gasoline stamps vary by county with No 6 four gallons thru July 21 and No 5 in several counties for three gallons. Tires require inspections by dates and commercial vehicles every two months or 5000 miles. War Price and Rationing board announces no mail-in applications for No 3 books. processing delays noted and instructions to apply locally.

Jefferson Berkeley Morgan Hampshire Mineral Grant Hardy Pendleton Taylor County War Price and Rationing Board Charleston Charles E. Burke Usly Burke

Fire Chief Teaches Novices Fire Extinguisher Use

Fire Chief L H Greenwald instructs new workers on handling five common Underwriters' approved extinguishers. He stresses early action, proper grip, and correct operation for vaporizing liquid, soda‑acid, carbon dioxide, foam, and pump tank types, plus drills to stay prepared.

L. H Greenwald

Oscar C Hyatt Hurt in Porch Fall at Home

Oscar E Hyatt of 471 W Prancis street fell from his back porch Monday June 14 and was admitted to the City hospital with a fractured left heel. A ladies wrist watch was found and may be claimed at Sentinel office after payment for this ad.

Oscar E. Hyatt W. Prancis Street Sentinel Office

Wire Preservers T bone and severe back injuries

Four United Kingdom railroad systems span 20 080 miles of track as injuries from an incident involving wire preservers remain undetermined. Defense stamps are being purchased.

United Kingdom

Ten B&O cars derail near Moundsville

Sixteen miles south of Moundsville Natrum derailment involved sixteen freight cars from eastbound No 196 from Wheeling to Grafton with no injuries reported. Rail officials rerouted freight and passenger trains via Fairmont as wreckage is cleared and an investigation begins into the cause.

Moundsville Wheeling Grafton Natrum Baltimore and Ohio Railroad DuPont and Pittsburgh Plate Glass Fairmont

Slenderizing Pattern 9422 Frocks For Mature Figures

Marian Martin afternoon frock Pattern 9422 offers slenderizing long panel lines in cotton or rayon with optional lace trim at neckline and sleeves. Available in women sizes 36 to 50, requires specific yardage for size 36, price sixteen cents, order to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department, 232 W 18th St, New York.

Marian Martin Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department W. 18Th New York

Girls Fight Ends in Court and Fares for Drivers

Two waitresses were arraigned before Mayor C O King on a assault warrant issued by Dolly Miller against Edna Malone. The case was dismissed due to lack of witnesses. Charles Fowler, 38, was fined 25 dollars and costs for speeding on Boyd and Luzadder streets and driving without a license, after wrecking the car. Emery Fowler, 65, was fined 25 dollars and costs for permitting the unlicensed driving.

C. O. King Dolly Miller Edna Malone Charles Fowler King Boyd and Luzadder Boyd Street Emery Fowler

Boy Loses Eye While Fishing Near Parkview

Howard Buddy Barcus Jr. 17 of Parkview was hit in the left eye by a weight on a fishing line and has reportedly lost sight in that eye. He was with companions James Cassell Harold Clovis John Gordon Jr. and Junior Malone near Eisner's below the pottery when injured and admitted to City Hospital Tuesday.

Howard Buddy” Barcus, Jr Howard Barcus Joe Sapp Parkview Barcus Carr China Company Eisner's James Cassell Harold Clovis John Gordon, Jr Junior Malone

In Uniform Returns To Camp-Tech

Sgt Edman Lee Cox arrives at Camp Livingston after a fifteen day furlough with parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Cox of Pruntytown and grandfather Mr Ben Poling of Walter Street. Cpl Robert C Richman arrives for a ten day leave from Fort Knox to visit Mr and Mrs C C Richman of this city. Staff Sgt Dan Ford, previously at O Rilley General Hospital Springfield, recuperating from a broken leg, visits with parents Mr and Mrs C Luther Ford of Maple Avenue.

Camp Tech Sgt Edman Lee Cox Camp Livingston Arthur Cox Pruntytown Ben Poling Walter Street Cpl Robert C. Richman Fort Knox Kentucky C. C. Richman Dan Ford O'Rilley General Hospital Springfield Mrs C. Luther Ford Maple Avenue

Weather report shows cheerful crop outlook in West Virginia

West Virginia crops show rapid improvement with typical corn weather through June 15 as humid conditions boost growth. Corn planting nearly finished, wheat ready for cutting, barley, oats and pastures progressing. potatoes, vegetables and fruits like strawberries and berries improving. Temperatures rose, precipitation varied by region, averaging 72.8 degrees.

Parkersburg West Virginia U.S. Weather Bureau Victory Gardens Panhandle Inwood Pickens

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M. F. Carvell State Grocer K. L and M J. K. L and M Oscar C.hyatt Defense Stampr Malone’s Dees Is Chemical Tenb&o Natrum Wreck Eagles Featuring Jimmy Morgan Bulwinkle North Carolina Wah Wana Fort Pitt Shoe Store Loar Jewelry Store Sherwin-Williams America J. Lee Evans W. Main Ney Eather Sere Sea Wardensville Marys St. Andrews Scotland Dixie Angi Aso Bartholomew Halop - Hall Soosy Jordan Hoppy
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