Helen Barkins Weds Charles Dakon in Winchester VA
The brief marriage notice states Miss Helen Barkins daughter of Mrs G F Poling of McKeesport Pennsylvania wed Charles Dakon son of Mrs Eleanor Dakon of West Main Street. The single ring ceremony occurred at a Winchester Virginia Christian church on April 16 officiated by Rev J Goode with no attendants. The bride wore a white street length dress and gardenia corsage. The bride attended Grafton high school and the groom attended St Augustine high school. He works for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. They reside at 308 Pearl Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Barkins
G. F. Poling
McKeesport
Pennsylvania
Charles Dakon
Eleanor Dakon
West Main Street
Christian Church
Winchester
Virginia
J. Goode
Grafton High School
St. Augustine High School
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Pearl Street
John Terrence Moore Is Honored On First Birthday
Mrs. John N. Moore hosted a birthday party for her son John Terrence on his first birthday. Guests enjoyed games and gifts, with refreshments for Donna Jeanie Hendrickson John Thomas Hendrickson John Lawrence Jimmie Rick Waters Charles Bernard Turner Patricia Danny and Terry Moore in the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Moore
John Terrence
Donna Jeanie
John Thomas Hendrickson
John Lawrence
Jimmie
Rick Waters
Charles Bernard Turner
Patricia
Danny
Terry Moore
Visiting In Wheeling and California Citizen Notes
Visiting in Wheeling Miss Margaret Grinnan of Warder avenue with her niece Linda Lou Grinnan of Fairmont left Tuesday evening to visit relatives in Wheeling for a few days. From California Mr A D Vernon of Los Angeles is here visiting sisters Mrs Fred Grinnan and Mrs John Sturms for several days. Returns From South Carolina Miss Betty Jean McWilliams of Parkview has returned from Charleston where she spent time with friends there. Hospital Notes Betty Stratton Tunnelton underwent major operation this morning. Mrs William Lewis of 528 Gay Street admitted as a medical patient. Mrs Lillie E Griffin of 350 Fast Main Street admitted today for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Margaret Grinnan
Warder Avenue
Linda Lou Grinnan
Fairmont
California
A. D. Vernon
Los Angeles
Fred Grinnan
John Sturms
Fnottsville
South Carolina
Betty Jean McWilliams
Parkview
Charleston
Betty Stratton
Tunnelton
William Lewis
Gay Street
Lillie E. Griffin
Fast Main Street
Machinery Set Continues Government Run Mines Clash
Immediate political reaction was cool in both houses as the Appalachian operators urged the government to return mines operating since May 1. John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers remained defiant demanding a $2 daily wage rise while ordering miners to work only while government-operated. The back-to-work effort continued amid the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
UMW
Lewis
Pocahontas
Monongalia County
Marion
Raleigh and Fayette
Arkwright Coal Company
Mona
Christopher Coal Company No. 3
Osage
Christopher Mining Corporation
Community club notices and upcoming meetings
June events include the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at 8 p.m. in the Moose Home and a farewell party for Miss Elsie Beaty. The Women's club Music department meets at Mrs. Rhea H. Fisher’s home at 7 30 p.m. on East Washington Street. P H C members gather in the Red Men’s Hall at 7 30 p.m. June 24. The Women’s Mission Circle and Ladies Aid meet at the First Baptist Church on Thursday at 2 40 p.m. Mrs Rose Grinnan hosts. The Shafer reunion is set for Bird’s Creek Preston County on Monday July 5. Secretary Mrs Anna Knotts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Moose Home
Elsie Beaty
Women's Club
Rhea H. Fisher
East Washington Street
P.H.C
Red Men's Hall
Women's Missions Circle
Ladies Aid Society
First Baptist Church
Rose Grinnan
Bird's Creek
Preston County
Anna Knotts
President vows anti strike move amid coal dispute
President Roosevelt outlined support for anti strike measures tied to defense plants while noting coal strikes hinder wartime production. Congress debated a veto and potential override as union locals delay action and headquarters telegraphs lag. Senate and House leaders split, with some backing the plan and others opposing military style labor control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Congress
WLB
Roosevelt
Rep
Smith
D.-Va
Johnson
D.-Colo
Senate Military Committee
Truman
D.-Mo
Senate War Investigating Committee
Byrd
Eastland
D.-Miss
Connally
D.-Tex
Senate
White House
United States
United Mine Workers
United Mine
Secretary of the Interior
National War Labor Board
Detroit Riots and Coal Production Slowdown in War Era
Riot chaos in Detroit led to 1,300 arrests and extensive property damage in the Negro district as shops and markets were looted. War plants slowed by worker absenteeism while unions in West Virginia and Ohio areas signaled mixed back-to-work actions amid government control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert J. Rushton
Oscar C. Olander
Wayne County
William E. Dowling
John H. Witherspoon
Detroit
Army
Washington
Dies
D.-Tex
House
Ron Mortale
Four Factors Drive Corn Price Outlook in 1913
Grain men cite four main influences on corn value including ceiling moves from 1.05 to 1.07 a bushel, illegal market activity with truckers paying above ceiling, profitability of feeding corn to hogs, and farmers Holding surplus while awaiting crop prospects. Flooded planting delays add uncertainty to the 1913 crop, creating a serious strain on industries relying on corn derivatives and affecting food prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Congress
Washington
A . E. Staley, Jr
Staley Manufacturing Company
Decatur
Race riot fallout and state vows punishment
A continuation from page vie quotes officials vowing to locate and punish those responsible for the race riot in Michigan. The statement underscores a commitment to prevent repetition and ensure accountability within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Navy Radioman Trainee Wyckoff Seeks Petty Officer Rating
IN UNIFORM Robert Ellis Wyckoff twenty son of Mr and Mrs Dennis Wyckoff 456 Pearl street attends Naval Radio Training at Miami University Oxford Ohio. He studies radio direction finders range equipment radio code and repair of Navy gear with aim to earn radioman third class upon graduation. Upon completion he will be assigned to a ship or naval shore station. Also Lt Walter L Mardle reports for Army duty in New Orleans after prior service at Charleston West Virginia and Officer Candidate School. Cpl Ralph Norris returns to Camp Howze Texas after a ten day furlough with Blueville parents Hayward and Mrs Norris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ellis Wyckoff
Dennis Wyckoff
Pearl Street
Naval Radio Training School
Miami University
Oxford
Navy
Walter L. Mardle
West
Washington Street
New Orleans
Mardle
Elizabeth Mardle
Charleston
W. Va
Oeece
Texas
Cpl
Ralph Norris
Camp Howze
Hayward Norris
Blue
Ville
New Allied Air Strategy Targets Ruhr and Axis Ports
British and American four engine bombers join raids against Friedrichshafen and Hull as part of a wider Allied air offensive. The Ruhr valley, a major German industrial heart, endures heavy bombing with more attacks anticipated as plans press toward Axis Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Africa
Air Ministry
Zeppelin
Friedrichshafen
la Spezia
RAF
the Ruhr
Hull
Paul Joseph
Goebbels
Ruhr
Germany
Europe
Ruhr in Ruin Deepens as Allied Raids Intensify
The Ruhr's industrial capacity fell sharply with June reports of roughly 35 percent production loss since 1942. Berlin acknowledged incredible destruction as 5 million homeless were projected from a 1 million homes destroyed. Major raids targeted Dortmund Essen and seven cities, transforming western Germany into a frontline, while Allied leaders said German air defenses were failing and could not halt the mass attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Hamborn
Herne
Air Ministry
Ruhr
Red
Berlin
Lord Selborne
Sev
Dortmund
Essen
Wuppertal
Bochum
Oberhausen
Krefeld
Mulheim
London
Bern
Stockholm
Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Reich
Gilald Ira C. Eaker
Eighth U.S. Air Force
Gen. Baker
FALSE TEETH Inwoods
False teeth wearers suffer embarrassment when plates drop slip or wobble at the wrong moment. Sprinkle FASTEETH alkaline powder on plates to hold teeth more firmly and feel more comfortable. It does not sour and helps control plate odor. Get FASTEETH at any drug store.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eldora M. Bolyard
John T. Moore
Iosna
Malone Drug & Chemical Co
Skaggs & Company
Interior Department
War Production Board
WPB
K. C. Adams
Sac
Maidsville
Christopher
Brock
Davis-Wilson Coal Company
Bunker
Island Creek Coal Company
Logan
Hutchinson Coal Company
Dabney
USMWA
Charles K Ser
Williamson
Deby
West Virginia
Kiser
George J. Titler
District 29
Beckley
William Blizzard
District 17
Julie Bishop
Doas
Fort Pitt Shoe Store
Suerwin-Williams
Ewhoon Enamel
J. Lee Evans Furniture Store
W. Main St
Penney’s
Gay California Pottery
Coo Rayon
Amimer
Penimaid
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