Family marks 82nd and 57th anniversary at Valley Falls home
The Klepfel family celebrated John and (Mrs. John) Klepfel with an all day gathering at their Valley Falls residence Sunday June 20. The event honored John’s 82nd birthday on June 17 and Mrs. Klepfel’s upcoming 58th birthday on July 6 along with the couple’s 57 years of marriage since May 5. Guests from several towns attended including Hermann and Jack Klepfel of Grafton. Anna Gile of Pruntytown. Fred Klepfel of Hammond. Norma James Janice Jeffries and families of Lost Run. Vera Alice Paula June Klepfel of U S 250. Jessie Whiteman C. R. Davis of Fairmont. Herald Curry of White Hall. Gertrude Reed Nell McDonald and Richard of Clarksburg.
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John Klepfel
John Klepfl
Valley Falls
Herman B. Klepfel
Jack
Robert
Grafton
Junior 4-H Club Plans August Training Camp
The Junior 4-H Club met at Eddie Fawcett home on Beech street with Connie McProuty presiding. Health cards for physical exams were distributed, Louise Cutright read scripture, and talks covered West Virginia and meal planning. Demonstrations on sewing and handcraft were given, group singing and games enjoyed, and refreshments served to members. next meeting set for July 15 at Virginia Ann Painter’s home.
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Eddie Fawcett
Beech Street
Connie McProuty
Norma Lee Parkhill
West Virginia
Louise Cutright
Crystal Wonddell
Virginia Painter
Norma Parkhill
Mary J. Wagner
Virginia Ann Painter
Ruth Marie Bumgardner
Claude Richman
Bruce Bumgardner
Helen Smith Hosts Winner Class At St Johns Methodist
Miss Helen Smith hosted the Winner's Class of St Johns Methodist at her West Wilford Street home Monday evening Virginia Sloan led a devotional service The president Miss Smith presided over the business meeting electing Dorothy Lake as assistant vice president The blue team planned a swimming party for June 26 in honor of the red team A social hour followed with refreshments for attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Smith
St. John’s Methodist Church
West Wilford Street
Virginia Sloan
Miss Smith
Dorothy Lake
Community notices from late June and early July events
June 23 The American Legion Auxiliary meets at 8 p m in the Moose Home for a farewell party for Miss Elsie Beaty. June 23 The Music department of the Women's club meets at Mrs Rhea H Fisher's East Washington street home at 7 30 p m. June 24 P H C members meet in the Red Men's Hall at 7 30 p m. June 24 The Women’s Mission circle and Ladies Aid of First Baptist church meet Thursday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Rose Grinnan hosting. July 5 The Shafer reunion will be held at Bird's Creek Preston county on Monday July 5. Mrs Anna Knotts secretary.
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American Legion , Auxiliary
Moose Home
Elsie Beaty
The
Women's Club
Rhea H. Fisher
East Washington Street
P.H.C
Red Men's
Women's Mission Circle
Ladies Aid Society
First Baptist Church
Rose Grinnan
Bird's Creek
Preston County
Anna Knotts
Mrs W Pembroke Hosts Bridge Club Evening
Mrs W C Pembroke entertained the Tuesday night bridge club at her Mackin street home last evening. Three tables played with Mrs Harry Friedman winning the prize. hostess assisted by daughter Natalie served a salad course to listed members.
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W. C. Pembroke
Mackin Street
Harry Friedman
Natalie
W. G. Chrislip
E. H. McDargh
L. L. Painter
Z. Dean
C. H. Cameron
Vera Hamilton
Woman's Society of Christian Service Meets at Weaver Home
The Blueville Methodist group held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. James Weaver's home. Mrs. George Norris led the ritual service and president Mrs. George Newcome presided over the business session. Refreshments were served to 19 members and four visitors by the hostess and co-hostess, with next meeting to be announced.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
Blueville
Briefly Told House Guest and Army Discharge
Brief notes list house guest Pvt William D. Keith who was honorably discharged at Camp Fort Meade and is returning to Columbus Georgia. Also visiting are Miss Janie Wolfe and William R Wolfe Jr with their mother Mrs Jessie Wolfe. Hospital notes include Juanita Jackson admitted for tonsillectomy. Gift ad for Skaggs & Company jewelers.
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Juanita Tacy
Bessie Kirby
Ross Street
William D. Keith
U. S. Army
Camp Fort Meade
Keith
Columbus
Janie Wolfe
Clarksburg
William R. Wolfe, Jr
R. Mac
U. S. Navy
Norfolk
Jessie B. Wolfe
Railroad Street
Juanita Jackson
Barrett Street
Clarence Hill
Miners Sill shows renewed back to work tension and politics
The article chronicles John L. Lewis defying the War Labor Board while signaling partial wage-term acceptance, prompting a back to work order and White House involvement. Officials stress production for war needs and homes, with lawmakers warning of sweeping precedents in government control of industry.
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John L. Lewis
Mr. Lewis
United Stats
WLB
William H. Davis
Lewis
War Labor Board
White House
Roosevelt
Pimples Vanish Overnight Ad For Kleerex
A medicated liquid named Kleerex promises overnight pimple disappearance when direc tions are followed before bed. Advertisers claim users gain clear complexions and describe increased confidence. Money back guarantee offered by Malone's Drug & Chemical Co.
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Malone's Drug & Chemical Co
Miners Vote Policy Conference Held In Basement Hall
Lewis and Ickes led a policy committee briefing as miners gathered in a smoke filled basement hall. The chairman spoke briefly and distributed committee instructions while Lewis deferred most questions to the panel and urged miners to work for their government in good faith.
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UMWA
Lewis
Ickes
Detroit Riot Toll Rises Amid Labor Absenteeism and Relaxed Regulations
The Detroit riot claim rose to 29 with a white woman killed after gunfire during police battles with snipers. Labor rep M Bolds cites 50 to 90 percent of negro war plant workers absent Monday and Tuesday, with some white workers showing up to 25 percent absent. Industrial leaders fear reduced war material production as authorities relax some curbs to permit baseball and racing. Governor Kelly says police remain at Briggs stadium and the Fairgrounds, while praising citizen and Army cooperation as the city moves toward normalcy. Over 700 injured since the Sunday start, with about 1,250 arrested and 34 given 90 day terms.
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Page One
Norse Racing
M. Bolds
War Production Board
Kelly
Briggs Stadium
Fairgrounds
Detroit
Belle Isle
Detroit River
Purple Vv at Republic shows shift to wartime drama
The Republic feature The Purple Vv continues at the Opera House today and Thursday. Starring John Archer and Mary McLeod, the tale follows an American RAF flyer who, after crash landing in Germany, uncovers information crucial to General Eisenhower. Archer faces peril to escape with the data, aiding the African campaign. George Sherman is associate producer and director.
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Republic
John Archer
Mary McLeod
Germany
Eisenhower
Archer
George Sherman
Chetniks Strain Across Screen In The Strand
The Fighting Guerrillas a 20th Century Fox film opens at the Strand Theatre today and Thursday. Philip Dorn ae Sten John Shepperd Virginia Gilmore and Martin Kosleck star in a Balkan mountains adventure portraying Chetnik guerrillas who strike Axis targets with daring and patriotism.
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20Th Century-Fox
Strand Theatre
Philip Dorn Ae Sten
John Shepperd
Virginia Gilmore
Martin Kosleck
Balkan
Dorn
Cute Baby Needlework Pattern 7491 Details
Baby will learn to look for animals on his clothes and in his nursery. The outline stitch is set off with lazy daisy flowers in bright colors. Pattern 7491 includes a transfer of 26 motifs sized from 43 to 1 1 2 inches. To obtain pattern send eleven cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. 289 W 14th Street New York NY. Include name address and pattern number.
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Grafton Sentinel
Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th Street
New York
N. Y
Silent Front in Kotar War Tease Ends in Kidnap Drama
A stalled invasion shows romance and action as Chetniks resist by kidnapping key enemy figures. The invader tries to seize the leader through his family, prompting Kotar stores to close until the chief’s whereabouts are revealed. Hostage tactics force reopening of shops.
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Ovide
Kotar
Eean Ose
Chetniks Tame Occupiers After City Rescue
In a dramatic arc the guerra leader’s wife and children resist betraying the Chesniks to the enemy. Occupying forces threaten to erase them as Lidice was, but a final assault burns away the garrison. Townspeople gather at the church steps as the Chetnik leader declares imminent freedom.
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Lidice
Miners near return as contract talks progress
Union leaders report tentative pay gains of 1.30 a day for underground travel and forecast 25,000 Illinois district members back at work by Thursday. AFL progressive miners 7,500 strong, who walked out in sympathy, also plan to return. West Virginia UMW president predicts restores by tomorrow with some shifts tonight. Steel industry warned of production losses as six furnaces in Pittsburgh area idle and 13 more to close, risking two days until another unit restarts.
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Hugh White
Illinois
Genere the
AFL Progressive Miners Union
UMW
C. Fremont Davis
Fairmont
W. Va
West Virginia
U. S. Steel Corporation
Pittsburgh
Simple Simon and the Ulcer Pains Remedy
A reader question mocks Simple Simon and offers Udga Uden as a remedy for stomach ulcers indigestion gas pains heartburn and excess acid. The ad promises a 26c Uden box from Malone's Drug & Chemical Company and druggists with a double money back guarantee after the first dose.
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Simon
Malone's Drug & Chemical Company
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Eldora M. Bolyard
Fawcett Home
Nestlé
Mrs. W. Pembroke
Bridge Club
Weaver
Skaggs & Company
Deweys
Thomas E. Dewey
Executive Mansion
Albany
West Main Street
Alex Carroll
East Wilford Street
Elsie Blankenship
Shinnston
America
Rep
Wadsworth
R.N
Ledate T
Pearl Gawthrop
Pruntytown
Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co. Home Office
Columbus, Oh
Sentinel
New Energy
Pep
Ss.stonic
OPERA
Lydiag Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Alice Brooks
Aunt Ellie
Monongahela System
Playsuit Ensemble
Marian Mevitins
Marian Martin Tern
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