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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1943

Page

6

Guests Talk Before Club Meeting Here

Home Economics staff from Fairmont Monongahela West Penn demonstrated wartime dehydration and brining techniques for the Health for Victory club in a Moose home meeting. Speakers outlined six dehydration steps and stressed meal planning amid defense efforts, with monthly summer sessions and club leaflets offered to attendees.

Helen Tucker Betty Willams Nelle Hively Home Economics Fairmont Monongahela West Penn Health For Victory Club Moose Home Home Economics Institute The Westinghouse Company Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Carr China Company Hazel Atlas Glass Company Monongahela West Penn Grafton Office of Civilian Defense

Grob Passes After Short Illness in Maryland

John A. Grob Sr born in Switzerland on October 24 1866 died at his son Johns home 115 Lincoln Street at 1250 this morning after a brief illness causing paralysis He leaves son John Jr and six grandchildren Doris Dean Robert L Mary Jo Wilm ma Jean and Charles Harry Tighe and John Jr His wife Virginia Headlanger died years ago He was a farmer and carpenter for Baltimore and Ohio railroad 44 years since coming to the country at 16 He belonged to the Lutheran church Body to be taken to Johns home tomorrow for service Friday at 2 pm Rev E F K Roof to officiate Burial at Bluemont Bartlett Funeral Home in charge

Switzerland John A. Grob, Sr John A. Grob, Jr Lincoln Street John Jr Doris Dean Robert L. Mary Jo Wilmma Jean Charles Harry Tighe John Junior Grob Virginia Headlanger Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Lutheran Church E. F. K. Roof Bluemont Bartlett Funeral Home

B&O Carloads Report Yearly Increase for Week Ended June 19 1943

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad moved 14 661 carloads in the week ended June 19 1943. This included 43 250 loaded on line and 31 411 received from connections, up 6 387 from the prior year. Previous week totaled 70 666 with 43 287 on line and 27 369 from connections.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Castoria to Resume Sale After Safety Review

Fletcher's Castoria safety issue tied to water cherilical changes and lower sugar, causing nausea. Sterling Drug announced today the issue is resolved, recalling bottles last May. Production restarts with green-banded bottles to go on sale around September 15 under wartime sugar conservation changes.

New York Fletcher Sterling Drug, Inc

Luft war raids hit Ruhr towns and Oberhausen

A DNB broadcast via Associated Press notes RAF raids on Mulheim Oberhausen and nearby towns near Duisburg, describing the attacks as terror raids with heavy damage and major casualties. It cites British and American reports claiming 99 to 135 Allied aircraft losses over 24 hours, amid Ruhr bombardment efforts.

Mulheim DNB Berlin Ovnstiasen Oberhausen RAF German Europe Continent Ruhr Huls Associated Press Europe

Weekend angling boost as streams reopen for several species

Charleston June 23 The state Conservation Commission forecasts a big weekend for anglers despite high waters and a recent driving ban in parts of the eastern panhandle. Beginning Saturday bass pickerel muskalonge and walleyed pike become legal in certain streams as hunting and fishing license sales rise significantly from last year.

Charleston West Panhandle

Guerrilla sabotage sweeps SaVoy plants from March to April

From March 15 to April 15, reports say there were no fewer than 122 acts of sabotage in Sa voy, mainly targeting power plants.

Savoy

Luft attacks and losses in Allied bombing raids

Report recounts high Allied losses in raids on Krefeld Huls and Mulheim with 107 aircraft unaccounted. One British fighter shot down at Krefeld, three planes downed off the Dutch coast, four fighters missing from daylight battles. German losses peak at 185 in WWII air battles. London sees a brief night alert. 20 empty houses damaged. Slight enemy activity over southeast England causes some damage and casualties.

Ters Krefeld Huls Mulheim Britain London Air Ministry England

Moran promoted to Staff Sergeant in Caribbean area

IN UNIFORM Jack V Moran son of Mr and Mrs William J Moran Sr of 125 High street promoted to Staff Sergeant serving in a clerical capacity with an Army Air Force Fighter Command in the Caribbean area Lt Sgt Moran enlisted in the Army in November 1940 Here On Furlough Pfc John William Beall visiting with parents and sisters at Grafston Fairmont Beall stationed at Camp Haan California transferred to New York state Returns To Missouri Lt William R Sheets returns to Jefferson Barracks Mo after seven day furlough at home

Jack V. Moran William J. Moran High Street Army Air Force Caribbean Sgt. Moran Army John William Beall John R. Beall Roy Nestor Grafston Charles M. Baim Bridge Fairmont Beall Camp Haan California New York State Missouri William R. Sheets Jefferson Barracks

STATE MINERS Continue From Page One Cause Walkouts

District 17 and 29 union spokesmen voiced mixed views as miners faced a policy group directive. Some miners may not return without a contract while many locals planned meetings to decide obedience. Officials warned full production likely delayed until Monday with widespread idle work forces, including about 1500 railroad workers.

UMW Solid Uess Bluefield

Public lands inquiry debated by Nye resolution

The Senate public lands committee opened debate on a Nye resolution calling for a separate inquiry into Elk Hills region issues. The measure seeks further examination beyond the continued coverage on page one.

Elk Hills Senate Public Lands Committee Nye D.N. D

Navy-Elk Hills Deal Tied to Teapot Dome Background

Nye questioned possible political maneuvering behind the Elk Hills contract while Littell defended Navy good faith. The inquiry contrasted Elk Hills with Teapot Dome, noting Standard Oil would gain surface rights and two thirds of output, with Navy paying 1,748,408 for title. Keith Kanes cited oil conservation aims and condemnation as too slow. Secretary Knox called it the best option.

Nye Httel Teapot Dome Navy Congress Elk Hills Albert B. Fall Interior Harding Fall Littell Standard Oil Company Standard Oil Standard Keith Kanes Knox

Assault Case Heard Before JP Yields Guilty Verdict

An assault warrant issued by Mrs Minnie W Evans against her husband Vance L Evans was served by Justice of Peace Ona C Jefferys yesterday. Evans represented by J Guy Allender was found guilty of throwing a bench at his wife injuring her ankle. Jefferys fined him five dollars plus costs and gave him a few days to decide on appeal to the circuit court.

Minnie W. Evans Vance L. Evans Justice of Peace Ona C. Jefferys Evans J. Guy Allender Jefferys Circuit Court

RAF Attacks Naples Arsenal and Rail Yards

Allied bombers targeted Naples with a Flying Fortress raid destroying the Italian royal arsenal and damaging the torpedo factory. The attack hit air works, artillery barracks, depots, rail hubs, and locomotive facilities, with 16 Cancello buildings destroyed and multiple fires burning 24 hours later.

Italian Royal Arsenal Naples Cancello

Legion Post to elect commander at Belle event

In Belle the Eighth ton post plans to elect a new commander with Judge W. T. Short delivering a short address. The event, part of the American Legion activities, will feature past leaders and association members discussing opportunities and duties.

Belle McGovran Axel Association of We Tio Burg W. T

Hearing Test Promises Aid for Deafened Readers

Fragmentary ad style notice touts simple hearing test and ear drops from a chemical company. It mentions deafness, buzzing head noises, and a suggestion to contact Ear Drops for help. The readable portions emphasize a quick test and product offer.

Chemical. Co

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