Ohioan Dentist Dies at Home in Cincinnati
Dr. Luther B. Morris, formerly of Grafton, died at 1570 Hollywood Ave in Cincinnati last evening at 5 30. He was a prominent dentist, survived by his wife Dr Edna Judge Morris, a brother Harold Morris of Little Washington Pa, two sisters and two uncles in Grafton. Funeral arrangements set at Bartlett Funeral Home with services Tuesday morning June 22 at St Augustine Church, Rev M J Hannon presiding. Interment Mt Calvary Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther B. Morris
Grafton
Hollywood Ave
Cincinnati
Elizabeth Sayre Morris
William Morris
Dalhart
Texas
Edna Judge Morris
Harold Morris
Little Washington
Greenfield
John Sayre
Ben Sayre
Robert Judge
Morris
Elks Lodge
Bartlett Funeral Home
St. Augustine Church
M. J. Hannon
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Furloughs and Promotion Highlight Local War News
Pfc William C Weaver of California spent a short furlough with his mother Mrs Clyde Weaver. Cpl Beott A Kenney Jr of Winter General hospital Topeka Kansas uses a ten day furlough with his mother Mrs Scott A Kenney. Jack V Moran was promoted to Staff Sergeant while serving in a clerical role with an Army Air Force Fighter Command in the Caribbean area. Moran enlisted after graduating Saint Augustine high school on November 27 1940. He is remembered as a member of Saint Augustine varsity basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
William C. Weaver
California
Clyde Weaver
Cpl
Beott A. Kenney Jr
Winter General Hospital
Topeka
Kansas
Scott A. Kenney
Jack V. Moran
William J. Moran
125 High Street
Army Air Force
Caribbean
Sgt. Moran
Army
Saint Augustine High School
St. Augustine
Nurse's Life in European Post Highlighted by Lt Madden
Second Lieutenant Elizabeth B. Madden, a West Virginia nurse serving with an Army general hospital in England, extols Army Nurses Corps training. She cites varied cases, top doctors, and access to latest medical advances as key benefits. Madden, with nine years nursing experience, previously worked at Bon-Secours in Baltimore and enjoys Army recreation and countryside visits during off hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea Ek
Army Nurses Corps
Elizabeth B. Madden
Washington Street
Grafton
West Virginia
United States Army General Hospital
England
Army Nurse Corps
Miss Madden
Bon-Secour Hospital
Baltimore
Maryland
Army
William J. Madden
Army training and service notes from local area
Local servicemen and trainees are featured with details of transfers and assignments. Edmund T Bolyard of St. Louis visits family in Lincoln street. Lewellan Stevens from Camp Fort Sill spends leave with his parents. Compton Pembroke heads to Fort Hayes for training in Columbus. Hilton Sevier travels from Fort Hayes reception center to Camp Barkelely, Texas. James H Peters and Frederick F Peters report meeting in North Africa. Robert L Poling, 19, will study Gunner's Mates at Great Lakes Naval Training Station for 16 weeks, combining theory and hands on practice toward petty officer promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute Field
Ilinois
Tech
Edmund T. Bolyard
St. Louis
Missouri
William Bolyard
Lancolln Street
O. F. Sterling
West Main Street
Oklahoma
Cii
Lewellan Stevens
Camp Fort Sill
W. G. Stevens
Fort Hayes
Hilton B. Sevier
Columbus
Ohio
Camp Barkelely
Texas
Cipal
Robert L. Poling
Ralph Poling
West
Wilford Street
United States Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
State miners stalled as WLB action drags on
Report from Washington indicates continued delays in wage and retroactive pay decisions for miners in West Virginia. Operators in Logan forecast a lengthy wait as War Labor Board actions lag and many workers fear lump sum settlements. An operator cited possible financial strain awaiting resolution.
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West Virginia
UMW
Washington
WLB
Logan Field
War Labor Board
U-boat Theory Hints at Invasion Delay Strategy
A theory among informed observers suggests Germany may rely on U boats to blunt invasion efforts in Europe. The Navy disclosed that the Coast Guard cutter Escanaba was sunk with all hands except two after an explosion near convoy duties in the North Atlantic.
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Europe
Coast Guard
Escanaba
North Atlantic
Wavell to Return to India as Auchinleck Succeeds
The British command structure shifts in 1942 with Field Marshal Wavell, now in Britain, slated to return to India to begin duties as Lord Linlithgow's term ends in October. General Auchinleck takes over as Indian military commander, a role he held in 1940, as plans propose relieving the India commander of operations against Japan.
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Middle East
Field Marshal
Wavell
Britain
India
Lord Linlithgow
General Auchinleck
East Asia
Japan
Navy Officers and U S Factories in War Progress
Navy says Lt. (J.G.) Donald F. Mason and Lt. Commander John 8. Thach are among flying officers. An Army division with full equipment moved from Australia to New Guinea. War Production Board notes 7,200 aircraft built in May with June expected higher.
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Scunimare
Navy
J.G
Donald F. Mason
John 8. Thach
Coral Sea
Midway
War Department
Australia
New Guinea
War Production Board
U.S. War
Worm Blight Harms Horseradish in Victory Garden
A Wooly worm blight chews horseradish leaves overnight in East Grafton. H A Custer reports the insect, likened to a Japanese beetle before shelling, prompting samples to be sent to the county agent and Morgantown for study. Special investigations will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Custer
East Grafton
Victory Garden
Custer
Taylor County
Lloyd Reid
Reid J
Morgantown
Nazis in Denmark face increased rail security and sabotage limits
The German occupation stiffened railway guards as winds eroded dunes turning parts of Denmark into wasteland. Danish sabotage remained amateurish and minor, while some acts were staged by professionals who parachuted back to their homeland. About 2,000 Danes were reported jailed or in custody.
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Berlin
Dts
London Times
RAF
Germany
Denmark
Russians report renewed drive near Mtsensk
The Moscow broadcast cited by the Soviet Monitor in London said German troops suffered heavy losses, with more than 2,000 killed in the last week. Russians launched a northwest offensive near Mtsensk, advancing to a stronger position, while other raids struck near Leningrad and airbases behind the German lines. Russian fliers destroyed many planes on the ground and claimed 11 aerial victories.
Don’t Forget Father This Sunday SKAGGS & COMPANY Jewelers
Local jeweler SKAGGS & COMPANY reminds customers to shop for Father’s Day gifts this Sunday. Highlights include watches, cufflinks, and engraved keepsakes offered with special in-store promotions.
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Skaggs & Company
Birthplace correction for Mrs. Alice Moritz Nickholds
Correction states Mrs. Alice Moritz Nickholds 82 Blueville, previously reported as Germany native, died Thursday after a short heart illness. Body to Blueville from Bartlett Funeral Home. funeral Monday June 21 at 9 a.m. in St. Augustine Church, Rev. M. J. Hannon officiating. Burial in Mt Calvary Cemetery.
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Preston County
Alice Moritz Nickholds
Blueville
Germany
Biuevule
Bartlett Funeral
St. Augustine Church
M. J. Hannon
Mt Calvary
Thirteen Pass State Driver's Tests Here Recently
Thirteen persons were examined and passed for automobile operator licenses yesterday at the state police headquarters with Troopers G F Randall and W R Sergent in charge. Those completing the driving and questions were William Charles Davis Oscar Lee Ly Joseph Ed Powell Clyde Alden Phillips George Gilbert Dalton Beulah Jean Anderson James Ray Hovatter Albert Colebank Charles Thomas Netzer Marion E Skaggs Henry Knutson Donnie Ray Hamilton Richard A Mayle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Randall
W. R. Sergent
William Charles Davis
Main Street
Oscar Lee
Tunnel Toh
Joseph Ed Powell
Clyde Alden Phillips
Grafton
George Gilbert Dalton
Beulah Jean Anderson
Bridgeport
James Ray Hovatter
Simpson
Albert Colebank
Charles Thomas Netzer
Marion E. Skaggs
Maple Avenue
Henry Knutson
Donnie Ray Hamilton
Carolina
W. Va
Richard A. Mayle
Bull Fetches Record Price in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvanian paid a record-breaking 10000 dollars for a pure-bred Hereford bull named Morlunda Law Domini, purchased from Oscar Nelsons of Morlunda near Harrisburg and shipped to E B Yancey of Dogwood Hill farms near Harrisburg. The bull, three in September, set an east-of-OH river price record in 35 years and had notable show honors. Morlunda Law Dominion is by Lorena's Dominion 47th out of Blanco Leiston by Don Blanchard 5th.
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Charleston
Morlunda
Lewisburg
State Agriculture Department
E. B. Yancey
Dogwood Hill
Hartisburg
Oscar Nelson
Ohio River
Morlunda Law Dominion
Maryland
Lorena
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Madden
Nurse
Compton Pembroke
W. C. Pembroke
Mackin Street
North Africa
James H. Peters
Frederick F. Peters
I. A. Peters
Country Club Road
Prin
Opera House
Bargat
Matinee
SUN
State Miners
Mexico City
U. S
Ifsan
Malone’s Drug & Chemical CO
Northwest African Air Force
Leghorn
Cairo
U. 8
Eagles
Featuring
Jimmy Morgan
Mny Garden
Nickholds
County of
Preston
Randall
Dixie
Calera
Jack Carson
Gladys George Faye ‘Emerson
Eycoller Mat
Vincent Sherman
Vane
Walter Hurtom
Richard Whore
Michael Curtiz
James ‘Cagney
Co. M. Cohen
Fort Pitt Shoe Store
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