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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1942

Page

6

Police Probe Two Burglaries in Grafton Area

Police investigated two night break-ins in Grafton with cash and goods stolen. At Fetterman filling station 45 packs of cigarettes money and loot were taken. Sayre Market on Main Street saw $39.05 in silver removed from the cash register. Investigators suspect inmates from Pruntytown Industrial School. clues include a knife sharpener used as a pry tool and fingerprint checks.

Pruntytown Everett Keener Fetterman City Police Joseph Mask Sayre Main Street Phillip Morris Industrial School

War Supply and Rubber Concerns Highlight Committee Hearing

Testimony from Lt Gen Somervell and allies outlines Army expansion to 4.5 million, global supply lines, and the need for extended planning. Rubber supply issues loom as a disturbance, while aircraft and submarines remain key countermeasures.

Resolution Approving Hospital Loan Arrives

City officials received copies of a formal resolution approving a $160,000 loan to complete the Grafton City hospital. Mayor C. C. King announced the document from Washington, D. C., with City Attorney John K. Burdett present.

Grafton City Hospital Washington, D. C C. C. King John K. Burdett

Hospital board to meet tonight over new resolution

The mayor and E. G. Kahn of the hospital board received copies as a special meeting was called for 7:30 tonight to consider the resolution and its contents. Terms have not been announced and a formal statement is expected tomorrow.

E. G. Kahn Hospital Board

Death of Hayward Cleavenger at Lost Creek

Hayward B. Cleavenger 59 died suddenly at 4 15 p m yesterday at the home of Alvin Bussell in Lost Creek after a heart attack. He had long served as assistant cashier at the Harrison County Bank in Lost Creek. Born June 2 1883 in Barbour County he was the son of George G and Mary Catherine Lake Cleavenger. Surviving: two brothers Curtis of Philippi and Orlan of Pruntytown and two sisters Abbie Jane Kinney of Ashtabula County Ohio and Comfort Curry of Pruntytown. He was a member of St John Lodge A F and A Masons at Shinnston. Interment in Cleavenger family cemetery near Gallows. Davis Funeral Home of Clarksburg directing arrangements. Further details to be announced.

Hayward B. Cleavenger Alvin Bussell Lost Creek Mr. Cleavenger Harrison County Bank Barbour County George G Mary Catherine Lake Cleavenger Curtis Philppi Orlan Pruntytown Abbie Jane Kinney Ashtabula County Ohio Comfort Curry Cleavenger St. John's Lodge A. F A. Masons Shinnston Gallows Davis Funeral Ome Clarksburg

Masonic lodges elect officers in Graf ton area meetings

Graf ton Lodge No. 15 A F and A M and Mystic Lodge No. 15 held elections at the Masonic Temple. Officers for Lodge 15 include Ray A. Monroe as worshipful master and Reese L. Hilkey as senior warden. Mystic Lodge 15 chose William C. Shingleton as worshipful master with Kenneth Cole as senior warden. DeMolay Commandery No. 11 elected Clyde Hardman as commander and Ray Watson as generalissimo. Burma exports teakwood at roughly double the volume of any rival nation.

Jin Lodge Ray A. Monroe Reese l. Hilkey Kilyburn C. Arnold Charles W. Steel Charles H. Payne Russell G. Dotson W. E. Hart Clifton H. Shingleton Guy W. Cole Dreason John R. Beall Tler R. Virgil Rohrbough Mystic Lodge William C. Shingleton Kenneth Cole Ray Watson Oral Jones R. C. Sloan James Luke Kenny Rosier Ona 'c Jefferys Ben Sayre Kenney Rosier James Papajohn W. Kaufman Philippi Charles Corbin Sentinel Frank Murphy Laurel Frey C. Gall

More Numbers Revealed in Fourth Selective Service Call

The Sentinel lists serial numbers 301 through 375 with names and addresses of registrants. The roster includes Benjamin Blackman to Earl Marion Curry, detailing destinations such as RFD routes in Flemington, Rosemont, Simpson, and city addresses, highlighting a broad geographic spread and multiple street locations.

Sentinel Benjamin Blackman Adolphus Street Vivian Smallridge RFD Flemington Clyde Hunt Phillip Bush Mahaffey City Senatz Walter Cornelick Rosemont John Avers Sinclar High Street William Don Teets Barrett, Street Carl Randolph Wilson Simpson Frederick Francis Densmore Orval C. Isner Hervey Leonidas Thorp Monroe Street George William Haislip West Main Street Herman Reed Machen Street Clarence Elsworth Cozad Thornton Arthur Cox Bruce Delmar Watkins Okey Lee Locke William Francis Minard John Isaac Stevens Orlando B. Goff Luther Street Eugene Brody Scranage Jedd Murry Sapp Beech Street Willie Clarence Walter Burland Thompson Clyde Jerome Gilbert Walnut Street Ebert Knight Freedy Bliss Boyle Cleon Allen Shroyer RED Carl Francis Williams Truman Benjamin McVicker John Shields West Main Street George W. Hunt Cecil Claude Paugh Washington Street Delbert Lough Spruce Street Earl Durbin Willinson East Bluemont Bruce Barnette Barker Harry Olen Davis Homer Swinsel Stevens John Henry Shaw Cit John Lenoch Clarence Frank Wickham Cherry Street Ona D. Brown West Railroad Street Rupert Earl Thomas Columbus Stilwell Street John Hulley West St. Charles Street Alvin B. Holt West Boyd Street Smith Alexander McElroy Bridgeport Charles Edward McFarland Samuel B. Keener William Edward Mosely Roy George Nestor Andy Cevert Wendel Jesse H. Hill Lafeyett Street Charles Ernest Burke East Knotts Avenue Croner Moleus Hess Harley Barker Boggs Watson Roy O. Alcorn John ‘Thomas William Waller Wilbur Johnson Utt Michael Lee Randolph John Lewis Ford Earl Marion Curry

George Sayre Passes Away in New York Home

George Washington Sayre 75 brother of John W. Sayre and Benjamin F. Sayre of Grafton died after three months of illness at his Valley Stream New York home. Born November 26 1866 in Pleasant Creek Barbour County he was son of Isaac and Sarah Ann Sayre. His body will return to Grafton for burial at Bluemont cemetery with funeral arrangements by G T Bartlett Funeral Home. He also leaves two sisters Mrs A J Cornwall Knottsville and Mrs Clarence Ross Wilsonburg and three grandchildren.

George Washington Sayre John W. Sayre Benjamin F. Sayre Grafton Mr. Sayre Valley Stream S. 1 New York Pleasant Creek Barbour County Isaac Sayrer Sarah Ann Robinson Sayrer Sayre Bluemont Cemetery G. T. Bartlett

Special Term Of Court Is Scheduled Tomorrow

A special session of the Taylor county circuit court has been called for 10 a. m. tomorrow, Circuit Judge Herbert W. Dent announced today. All attorneys having business with the court at that time are reminded to be present. The Navy considers forming a women’s corps with pay equal to sailors of similar grade and clothing allowances for enlisted personnel.

Taylor County Herbert W. Dent Wellesley College McAfee Virginia C. Gildersleeve Barnard College Navy Department Smith and Vassar Walsh WAAC

Aged Lady of McGee Dies at 84

Mrs. Alcinda Curry 84 of McGee died at her daughter’s home Mrs. Icie Smallwood. She was wife of Benjamin G. Curry who died three years ago. Survived by son Minor B. Curry of Shinnston and seven grandchildren. brother Johno Wiseman of Loudensville Ohio. Born July 9 1857. affiliated with Harmony Grove Baptist Church. Funeral at Harmony Grove Church at 2:30 p m tomorrow with Reverends Henry Loving and M B Stump officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Arrangements are being handled.

Alcinda Curry McGee Icie Smallwood Curry Benjamin G. Curry Smallwood Johno Wiseman Loudensyville Ohio Minor B. Curry Shinnston Marshall Wiseman Martha‘ Mason Wiseman Harmony Grove Baptist Church Henry Loving M. B. Stump

Rubinstein's Leg-Stick Stands In for Fine Hose Alternatives

If you can't afford nylon or silk hose, Rubinstein's Leg-Stick offers a practical, affordable alternative. Union Drug Co. stocks this leg wear substitute, popular for comfort and value.

Rubinstein Leg-Stick Union Drug CO

Senator from Alabama urges fleet of submarines for world aid

The Alabama senator urged an immediate program to build submarines able to carry 7,500 tons of military supplies for United Nations forces worldwide. He described his plan as Navy Frank oar, attributed to General Presa.

Alae Alabama United Nations Navy Frank Oar General Presa

Vacation travel trends push for staggered seasons

The article notes plans to spread vacations to avoid delays and allow leeway for trains, with 2.5 million troops moved by sleeping cars since January and May setting a monthly record of 525,000. Civilian travel runs 30 percent ahead of last year. Officials suggest earlier vacation starts. private boat trips and bus lines see upticks despite restrictions.

Kelly

Huge supply trends surpass page one as war contracts cut costs

A war department report notes voluntary refunds by contractors and renegotiated contracts could yield large economies totaling about 1.137 billion dollars. The transcript, released by a committee, shows General McNary saying the Army aims to maximize influence through its munitions production and cost controls.

United Nations Britain B. B. Somervell Mili Tog Tate Unis War Department McNarney Offen

Union Charge Continues After Election Date Set

H F Redmile plant construction manager says workers were laid off as the working force is being reduced. The lay-off, planned for some time, is now taking place due to reduced construction activity.

H. F. Redmile

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