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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1942
Page
8
Reported by Defense Council Chairman Major Charles E Burke after a successful blackout in the district. He praised 100 percent cooperation and noted it was the first completed of six in the state.
The system handles Marion, Preston, Monongalia, Harrison, Barbour, Randolph, Tucker, Taylor counties and others. A civilian worker remains on duty at the control station at all times maintaining a 24 hour vigil to warn nearby areas of approaching unidentified aircraft. Chester Huff leads the control station and was praised by Major Easley for efficient organization. Local police and sheriff’s offices report no disorder.
Chairman James Guth announced a strong start to the Grafton-Taylor county scrap rubber drive with nearly three tons collected across corpora tion limits. Early totals include about 900 pounds in Thornton and 900 pounds in Blueville, plus over two tons from city stations. Guth urged continued citizen sacrifice to support gasoline rationing and aid Army needs.
In Taylor county residents respond to a local drive with Mr Guth stating that an inspection trip to collection points will happen this weekend. Exact totals of collections will be reported in Monday's Sentinel if available.
Jaycee head A. Carl Lynch announced the War Bonds and Stamps committee and the Membership committee appointees in Grafton. The drive seeks new blood among merchants, urging store owners and business men to participate. committees list chairmen A W Dean and H R Parrish with multiple members named.
A man identifying himself as J. W. Smith Jr was jailed today on a warrant from Edward Grayson teller of First National bank. Smith allegedly wrote a check on Planters National bank Richmond Va marked no account for 10 dollars while another 25 dollar check was cashed in the meantime. Justice Ona C Jefferys issued the warrant. The second check bore a similar endorsement by Hilda Victor who denied signing it.
A city commission meeting at 10 o clock Monday morning will name a new city chemist. Several qualified applicants are under consideration chaired by C O King. The vacancy arose six weeks ago when acting chemist J Weekley left for Baltimore and Ohio. Robert J Louden, formerly city chemist, has handled the duties and is now at Du Pont plant in Morgantown. Louden is expected to train the appointee until they learn city plant operations.
Johnny Born's orchestra will play a gala dancing party at the Fraternal Order of Eagles hall starting at 9:30 tonight. Proceeds go to the United Service Organizations. Tickets are on sale at the grill and at the door. reservations may be made in advance. A large crowd was expected.
Mayor C. O. King revealed today that the traffic light formerly at Beech Street and Yates Avenue has been moved to Blueville. The blinker signal from that area will be installed in place of the Beech and Yates intersection to manage traffic. It is a temporary arrangement, but may become permanent if successful.
Letters from England describe Civilian Defense drills and a mock invasion during wartime. C. P. Reddrop reports from Devon that his sister Vi notes real air raids during mock exercises, including a near miss when bombs destroyed a nearby building shortly after civilians fled for cover.
Washington June 20 The House Ways and Means Committee voted today not to consider in the pending tax bill any form of consumption or sales tax Leon Henderson offered to resign if Congress made such a move conditional to subsidy funds to support price ceilings.
A letter dated May 15 recalls a raid on Exeter with two exciting nights. It notes evacuees from Exeter filing past and about 350 people needing homes. German incendiary and oil bombs damaged many houses.
The Sentinel publishes the range 0151 through 0225 listing names and serials of men registered in the fourth call. Entries include addresses such as Flemington Rosemont Simpson and Bridgeport, with many Saint city and rural routes, detailing serial numbers and residence information in a continuous roster.
Work on the 225 foot overhead bridge over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad on Route 119 is near completion with paving of approaches to finish by mid September. The project will eliminate the Webster grade crossing and the new road is expected to open around September 15 unless surfacing delays occur. Construction of Berkeley Creek approaches began last October and should be done by mid July.
County Clerk Ed C. St. Clair reported under the new permanent registration law that Democrats hold a slight lead over Republicans in Taylor County. Current figures show about 4,512 Republicans to just over 5,000 Democrats, with 142 in other parties. The absentee registration deadline is June 30 unless extended by the secretary of state.
A fragment notes a setback as British tanks failed to push westward near Bardia after nearing within about 25 miles. The article recalls a prior loss when a strong British armor force was ambushed by German 88 mm guns, marking a turning point in the campaign.
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