Allied advances near Cherbourg and invasion talk
Communique No 33 reports good progress with two to three mile advances along the front. Allied experts inspect captured flying bomb bases near Cherbourg while supreme command says no signs Germany used them against England. American drives threaten to cut off German forces at Cap De La Hague and Barfleur as heavy artillery fire continues in the British Canadian sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colognes
Cherbourg
Supreme Command
England
Pokesman
Amerné
Peakaiee
Ily
St Croix-Hague
le Theil
Cape de la Hague
En. Tlut Barfleur
Ten Te
Willelma Herron Weds Pvt F C Jones In Home Ring Ceremony
Willelma Herron daughter of Mrs Ada Herron Weston and Pvt Freddie C Jones son of Charles Jones Rosemont married in a single ring ceremony Sunday June 18 at 8 30 p m in Rosemont at the home of Mrs L W Carder sister of the groom. Rev F T Ka ly officiated. Maid of honor Anna Mae Sheets best man Les B Brown. The bride wore a white lace street length dress with light blue accessories and pink rosebud corsage. The groom attended Flemington high school and worked at Hazel Atlas Glass before service. he previously worked in Detroit. Out of town guests included Mrs Dora Waddigan and Mrs Paul Jones and daughter Rhoda Mae of Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willelma Herron
Ada Herron
Weston
Freddie C. Jones
Charles Jones
Rosemont
F. T. Ka
L. W. Carder
Fof
Anna Mae Sheets
Wallt Street
Les B. Brown
Te Gt
Weston High School
Hazel Atlas Glass Com
Pvtnes
Flemington High 100
Detroit
Mich
Dora Waddigan
Paul Jones
Rhoda Mae
DeToit
Michigan
Woodmen Sorority Dinner Plans Regional Convention
The Delta Nu chapter of Tau Lambda Sorority of Supreme Woodmen Circle met at the court for a biclock dinner and business session. Grace Partlett and Mary Goley attended as officers. Members discussed attending the regional Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle convention in August in Norfolk VA and the All State Priority Day in Clarksburg on July 2. The local chapter will have charge of upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Nu
Tau Lambda
Supreme It ‘Woodmen Circle
Grace
Partlett
Mary
Goley
Sarah
Supreme Forest Woodmen Oke
Clarksburg
Local Clubs Schedule June Meetings and Events
The Red Men hall hosts P H C at 7 30 p m on June 22. Red Wing club meets at Mrs Ruby Carrolls on West Matin street June 26 with a note on date change. Pheleathea class Picnic dinner at Mrs Lillie Thomas home June 27 at 6 30 p m. Elk s club initiation buffet dinner and dance with Jimmy Morgan s orchestra at West Main street club house. no one under 21. W S C S Blueville Methodist meets at Mrs Charles L Rogers home June 28 with co host Mrs Ray N Newcomb. time change noted. Haymond Community club meets at Mrs John A Luzadder s on Grafton Morgantown road June 28 afternoon. Past Matrons and Past Patrons Eastern Star dinner at Cafeteria Court June 30 at 6 30 p m. note change in date. SS initiation service: a blanket club to be started. Mrs Gay K Littman state manager to entertain with July picnic dinner. Attending last night were Leona Zumbro Marjorie DeLaney Sarah Sayres Margaret Lake Sylvia Mason Eleanor Griffin Elizabeth Sinsel Pauline Keener Louise R Arble Marjorie Kisner and hostesses Mrs Reta Reed, a long absent member, was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Wing Club
Ruby Carroll
West Matin Street
First Baptist Church
Lillie Thomas
The
Elk's Club
Jimmy Morgan
West Main Street
Blueville
Gay K. Littman
Leona Zumbro
Marjorie DeLaney
Sarah Sayres
Margaret
Lake Sylvia Mason
Eleanor Griffin
Elizbeth Sinsel
Pauline Keener
Louise R. Arble
Marjorie Kisner
Reta Reed
Athletes Foot Germ Kill Sale At Local Store
An advertisement describes a tepid solution made with 90 percent alcohol that penetrates deeply to reach germs. It promises full strength for itchy sweaty or smelly feet and notes a 35 cent back tomorrow payoff, with locations and offers at Paul E Malone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Malone
Worst Lead Of All In Bridge Defense Affects Contracts
A bridge column discusses why the opening lead is crucial and how a faulty choice can hand advantages to the defense or help the declarer build assets. The example shows East misdefending and how careful play by South and careful setup of entries leads to five tricks and a potential two extra for South. The piece invites seasoned and new players to a course starting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ichis
Uming
East
South
West
Theart
Intures Syndicate, Tne
Briefly Told Briefly Told Return Home
Mrs. Merideth Newton and Mrs. Vermont Mills of 762 Pearl street have returned home after visiting Newton's daughter Mrs. Bonnell of Weston and granddaughter Mrs. Wayne A. McCurdy of Williamstown West Virginia. Linda and Bonnie Uhl daughters of Camden Uhl left Warder avenue for Parkersburg for three weeks visiting relatives. Major surgery was performed on Mrs. Amanda Menear at City hospital. Mrs. Lloyd Kuhn returned home after visiting her son Seaman Second Class Bill Kuhn stationed at Portsmouth Virginia. Mrs. Roy Workman of Route 1 Simpson was discharged from City hospital. Mrs. A L Gaskin of Westminster Maryland visiting her parents on West Wilford street and employed as secretary to Dean Schofield at Western Maryland College. In Buckhannon today Mrs. W A Harrison and son Ensign Paul W Harrison visit her sister Mrs. Ian Humphreys.
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Merideth Newton
Vermont Mills
762
Pearl Street
Newton
M. A. Bonnell
Weston
Wayne A. McCurdy
Williamstown
W. Va
Parkersburg
Linda
Bonnie,Uhl
Camden Uhl
Warder Avenue
Lloyd Kuhn
St. John Street
Bill Kuhn
Portsmouth
Roy Workman
Simpson
Westminister
A. L. Gaskin
J. B. Mahaffey
West Wilford Street
Gaskin
Virginia Mahaffey
Dean Schofield
Western Maryland College
Buckhannon
W. A. Harrison
Ensign Paul W. Harrison
Ian Humphreys
Missionary Group Entertained Here At First Presbyterian
Miss Helen Thayer hosted the Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church for a regular meeting at her Washington street home. President Mrs. A A Miller led a short business session, and Mrs. F S Smith gave devotionals and a report on Weston Presbytery. Nell Haslup and Mrs Miller spoke on China and Cuba. A salad course was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Thayer
Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
Washington Street
A. A. Miller
F. S. Smith
Smith
Weston
China
Cuba
Nell ‘Haslup
Mrs Shafer Reports W S C S Conference At Morgantown
Mrs C F Shafer representing St Johns Methodist Church spoke at the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting at Riverside Methodist Church Morgantown. Delegates W R Williams Rev E J Johnson also attended. Plans were made to send two delegates to the Buckhannon district conference June 26 to July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Shafer
Fairmont
Morgantown
Methodists Churches
Riverside Methodist Church
St. John’s
St. John’s Church
Bricker Nomination Debate Shapes 1940 Gop Platform
Bricker supporters and critics clash as the platform drafting committee works to finish statements of principle. A. N. Hoppingar denies feuding over nomination while Dewey ally Harrison Spangler pushes for a timely convention report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Hoppingarner
Bricker
Dewey
Asl
Harrison E. Spangler
West Virginia Woman Sentenced in Self Defense Shooting
Common pleas Judge H. Clay Worth postponed the penalty for Mrs. Brumfield, wife of a soldier in Italy and mother of two, who testified she shot Williams a World War I veteran in self defense. She said four intruders entered after a nurse woke them at the back door. Other witnesses claimed Williams was on the lawn and she fired from the doorway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Italy
Common Pleas
H. Clay Worth
Brumfield
Williams
Letha Flack
Fierce Fighting Near Cherbourg Reported By Allied Forces
In a sea of text detailing WWII action, U S infantrymen advanced near St Croix Hague and Cherbourg while a fast moving column pressed toward the Saire river near Le Theil. German forces reportedly sought temporary refuge as the battle raged across the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voynumed
Rum Paxell
U. S
St. Croix-Hague
Cherbourg
Cap de la Hague
Saire
le Theil
Opportunity to change breakfast menu at Post's Raisin Bran
An opportunity to update the breakfast options introduces Post's Raisin Bran featuring a blend of serisp wheat and bran flakes with seedless California raisins promising a tasty morning meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Post
California
German Radio Prep for Loss of Port Warns of Longer War
The Associated Press records a broad cast in Germany noting the home front’s preparation for losing the port, discussing implications and the length of the struggle ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
More Comfort Wearing FALSE TEETH
An improved powder named FASTEETH helps keep upper and lower plates firmer for comfort. It has no gummy taste or feel, is alkaline, and does not sour. It also helps reduce plate odor from denture breath. Available at drug stores today.
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Cherpourg
Ostevile
du Roule
Cherbourg Cap
Pvt. F.C. Jones
Woodmen Sorority
Grace Marie
BartlettAnd
Mary Goley
Cate
P.H.C
Red Men's Hall
Eastern Star
Barclay
Shepard
Barclay Ie
Authority
King
East Pass
Amanda Menear
Christiana Street
City Hospital
W.S.C.S
Sue
Eat Ag
Dean
Dan
Grocers
Grafton Baking Co
Farjen
Austelle
Giang
Iful
Sigrid Ongset
Krisio Vranschatter
Chad Hanna
W. D. Esmonds
Canal Country
Dr. Wassell
James Hilton
Astor
Ted
PENCO
U.S. Pat
Lic
Rondo
Marquisette
Mer
Amt
MIONE
U.S
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