Self defense plea used by D Moss in post case
In Clarksburg the D Moss versus State trial progressed slowly through the morning with jury organization and charges. Prosecutor Francis Warder reviewed felonious assault allegations against Lester Post, claiming he was intoxicated, insulted staff, and refused to leave a Main Street drugstore, leading to a scuffle with Police Chief Earl De Moss who allegedly used a blackjack in self defense. Witnesses were expected this afternoon as defense attorneys Jed Robinson and Ward Lanham argued the chief acted in self defense.
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de Moss
State of West Virginia
Clarksburg
Francis Warder
Lester Post
Main Street
Earl de Moss
East Vand Post
Vnt Aipete
Itigr
Miss Sally Wade Dies After Operation in Washington
Miss Sally Shields Wade, 53, of Washington D C and native of Taylor county, died yesterday afternoon after an operation in a Washington hospital. A former accountant for U S government offices, she was daughter of the late Rev. George Wade and Martha Dunnington Wade and niece of the late Mrs. D Grant Smith.
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Sally Shields Wade
Washington, D. C
Taylor County
Washington
Uniontates
George
Martha Dunnington Wade
D. Grant Smith
How's the New City Hospital Coming Along
An editorial reports the New City Hospital project is on schedule. Inspectors and AEC officials have approved progress. Plastering, electrical work, plumbing fixtures, boilers, heating pipes, and construction of the basement and skylights proceed to completion.
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New City Hospital
Finnigan's Rock
AEC
Funeral arrangements pending arrival of body from Washington
An obituary note states that son and an aunt survive the deceased. Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending the arrival of the body from Washington.
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Washington
Priority referral plan reshapes wartime hiring in West Virginia
Charleston June 2 United States Employment Service and War Manpower Commission announce a national priority referral system effective July 1. All non agricultural employers must hire male workers from WMC USES referrals, prioritizing mining and lumber sectors to support the war effort. Local offices to provide details and recruitment drive extends statewide.
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Charleston
Andrew Edmiston
War Manpower Commission
WMC
United States Employment Service
Edmiston
West Virginia
U.S. Employment Service
Coal and Lumber Industres
U. S Employment Service Office
Return Stories From Camp and Govs Worthy News
Returns to Camp Bowie Texas after ten days visiting friends and relatives. Sgt Herbert P Cutright, a 1940 Grafton high graduate, joined the service April 15 1943 and serves in field artillery tank destroyers at Camp Bowie. Also notes furloughs and transfers of Pvt John W Gough and Pvt Sanford F Ringler. Paul Nestor 18 begins naval indoctrination at Great Lakes Illinois with initial training in seamanship drill and procedures.
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Camp
Herbert P. Cutright
Camp Bowie
Texas
Grafton High School
Cutright
Wees
Lincoln
Neb
Sanford F. Ringler
Lincoln, Neb
Harry Ringler
West Boyd Street
Pvt
Ringler
Sheppard Field
Great Lakes
Paul Nestor
William Nestor
Rt. 1
Grafton
W. Va
U. S. Naval Training Center
Naval Service
Engles Observe Emblem Day Emphatically Here Tomorrow
Grafton Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles plans Emblem Day exercises tomorrow night as part of a nationwide observance marking the eagle as the nation’s emblem since June 20 1782. Local leaders urge support for the Fifth War Loan drive and note the Eagles’ pledge to invest war bonds.
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Grafton Aerie
Order of Eagles
Si D. Harman
Wisconsin Eagles
Harman
Matt L. Brown
Aerie
Eagles
War Loan drive urged by local lodge and Aerie
In a June 22 meeting Harm urged members to back the Fifth War Loan. Aerie subordinate groups received permission to participate, with a lodge session ending in a special program and a set lunch for members and families as they join the bond effort.
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Hitler
Our
Gra Aerie
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