Brief Weekend Visits and Returns From Washington and Nearby
Weekend visitors in Washington area include Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan and son Johnny, with Miss Shirley Jean Francis and Miss Nancy Sue Reese, who returned to Washington Pa after visiting friends and relatives here. Other returnees include Mrs. George Ashby Sr and son Chuck after a week in Washington DC. A WAVES member, Janie Marie Jenkins, discharged at Navy center in Washington DC, reported for active duty May 17 195 and last stationed in DC. Mrs. Lorina Robinson visits Harvey Murphy, who is seriously ill, at Country Club road. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pilling visit from Bushnell Illinois to see Mrs. Pilling’s parents. Mrs. Pearl Chenoweth of Baltimore visits with friends. her son Dale Chenoweth USNR will be discharged at Norfolk VA. Mrs. J B Mahaffey returns from 19 days in Chicago and Milwaukee visiting son Joseph H Mahaffey at Northwestern University.
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John Morgan
Johnny
Shirley Jean Francis
Nancy Sue Reese
Carl Grable
Washington, Pa
Geoge Ashby, Sr
Chuck
West Main Street
Washington, D.c
Janie
Marie Jenkins
G. W. Jenkins
WAVES
U. S. Naval Personnel Separation Center
Washington, D. C
Lorina Robinson
Clarksburg
Harvey Murphy
Country Club Road
Pearl Chenoweth
Baltimore
Grafton
C. Dale Chenoweth
USNR
Norfolk
J. B. Mahaffey
Wilford Street
Chicago
Joseph H. Mahaffey
Northwestern University
Anna Susan Giles and Carl McKinney Wed in Candlelit Baptists Ceremony
Anna Susan Giles and Carl Thomas McKinney wed in a June 22 ceremony at Bridgeport Baptist Church. Rev. Henry Loving presided as families watched a spring tower decorated altar. The couple plans to reside in Washington D C after a brief East wedding trip. The article notes numerous university affiliations, military service, and early life details for both families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Baptist Church
Anna Susan Giles
French Giles
Pruntytown
Carl Thomas McKinney
Glen F. McKinney
Robley Street
Henry Loving
Helen McKinney
Giles
Fairmont State College
Sigma Theta Rho
Nu Alpha Phi
Beta Omega
Kapp Delta Pi
Taylor County
McKinney
Grafton
U. S. Army
735Th Railway Operations Battalion
Washington Terminal Company
Washington D. C
East
Washington, D. C
Community club and church events listed for late June
Calendar of local meetings and activities includes DAR at Mrs Heironimus home 8 PM on June 25 and Epispopal, Baptist, WSCS, D of A, United Brethren, and temperance union gatherings through June 28. Notable events: Tau Phi Lambda and Woodmen circle meetings June 27, Shaffer reunion July 4 at Birds Creek. many Red Cross sewing sessions and church dinners. Public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DAR
T. W. Heironimus
The
Episcopalian Church
Red Cross
Philethea
First Baptist Church
George Kinsey
Clair Menear
WSCS
St. John's Methodist Church
Ladies of the First Baptist
Mountain City Council No. 49
Wehn, Hall
Delta Nu
Tau Phi Lambda Sorority
Supreme Woodmen’s Circle
Harry Ringler
West Boyd Street
Louise Arble
Miriam Nestor
D. of A
Wehn Hall
Ladies of the United Brethren Church
Grafton Womens’ Christian Temperance Union
the Andrew's Methodist Church
Ladies of the Presbyterian Church
Shaffer
Birds Creek
Engagement Told Phyllis Price and Charles J Kelly
Mr and Mrs Leland Price announce the engagement of their daughter Phyllis Ann to Charles J Kelly nephew of the late Father Kelly of Rowlesburg Kelly a WWII veteran employed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad entered the Navy August 18 1943 served aboard the Bon Homme Richard in Tokyo Bay at peace signing and discharged May 3 this year The wedding date has not yet been set
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Price
West Washington Street
Phyllis Ann
Charles J. Kelly
Father Kelly
Rowlesburg
The
Carr China
Grafton Senior High School
Glee Club
Bearcat
Kelly
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Navy
ARM
Bon Homme Richard
Tokyo Bay
Christine Pilson and Lewis Fichey Wed in Blacksville
Christine Pilson, daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Pilson of 132 Grand Street, married Lewis B Fichey of Blacksville W Va in a small 8 30 p m ceremony June 15 at the Fichey residence with Rev Charles E Hawkins officiating. Attendants included Mrs Robert Whipkey and Bill Fichey. reception followed at the groom's home. The couple will live in Blacksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Pilson
Grand Street
Christine
Lewis B. Fichey
Blacksville
W. Va
Fichey
Charles E. Hawkins
Blacksville Methodist Church
Robert Whipkey
Bill Fichey
Morgantown
Ihome
Michael Shanaburger
Gary
Jack
Mike Allen
Patty Ann
Billy Pilson
Grafton
Annie Laurie Porter
Sherman Tennant
Jesse Gump
Lane Headley
Paul Fichey
Billy
Kinkaid Promotes Business Run City Policy
Kinkaid a Republican and Tin Plate executive aims to run the city on a business basis, challenging machine politics. He ousted mayor Frank Buchanan, a Democrat now serving in Congress, as a political newcomer moves to reshape city government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ener Tren Dage
Kaid
Fairmont Named Temporary State Headquarters for Veterans
Local veterans meeting at Fairmont designated the city as temporary state headquarters until the fall convention. Mayor Fred T. Wilson welcomed out of town delegates during the afternoon session. State officers and post commanders gathered after adjournment to discuss veterans employment taxes housing bonuses and state bureaus for veterans assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Fred T. Wilson
Grafton Post
Frank Gerard
Pau MceVicker
James F. Holt
Richard Bord
Ralph Murray
Gerard
McVicker
Holt
Whitney comments on wage dispute and emergency rail law
Whitney defends railroad wage dispute terms and condemns the proposed emergency legislation as a slave labor measure. He references remarks by the president about him and Alvanley Johnson of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and pledges to resist while voicing his stance publicly. He predicts Truman Wheeler and Snyder will be remembered unfavorably in future history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umunueu
Alvanley Johnson
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Whitney
Truman
Wheeler
Snyder
Night session prompts bank committee consultation
The passage notes an unusual night session where conferees debated consulting colleagues not on the committee. It explains two reasons for the late hour, including the Banking committee’s approaching conference date and the need to coordinate with additional members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ested
Banking
House
House eyes quick passage of British bill amid splits
The Rules committee outlines a rapid path to call up the British bill in the House with a live vote tomorrow if an OPA measure clears tonight. No amendments allowed if agreed. Senate action could end debate or send back with instructions. Major disputes linger over ending price ceilings on meat and other goods by June. Eisenhower recalls Stalin agreeing to discuss allied plans, noting the air, naval, and ground effort,” with tactical surprise and air superiority crucial to the victory. The planet Mercury completes a sun orbit in 88 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Stalin
Eisenhower
Tedder
Dry cleaning plant for sale in Maryland city grows fast
A Maryland dry cleaning plant in a rapidly growing city reports yearly volume above $20,000 with modern equipment and unusually low overhead. The business and equipment are valued at the asking price, limited by the owner's poor health and a need for quick action. Contact (608) for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Vinson Emerges as Chief Justice Amid Court Controversy
President Truman highlighted the court’s importance as Vinson prepares to join the Supreme Court bench. A clash between Justice Robert H. Jackson and Hugo Black added fuel to debates within the high tribunal, shaping the ceremonial framing for today’s public ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Jackson
Germany
Hugo Blac
Nations
Supreme Court
Unrest in Vienna After Shootings Involving Allied Troops
Two American servicemen were wounded in Vienna as unrest intensified with Allied troops in the city. The attackers opened fire and fled, with the wounded names withheld pending family notices. A Russian soldier reportedly died last week in clashes among British, French and Russian forces in the British zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Tremor Shakes British Columbia Coast and Seattle Area
A strong quake caused extensive damage across Vancouver Island and southern Vancouver area. Buildings toppled while a 30 foot hill shifted toward the sea near Campbell River and a house moved off its foundation. Courtenay saw chimney collapses and a post office wall give way. a school faced a collapsed chimney insurance risk. In Vancouver, tall buildings swayed and a masonry piece fell near the CN station. A broken gas line, power outages, and several chimneys fires followed, with a swing-span bridge opened on the highway and Seattle traffic aided by the highway department. Five hundred war veteran families reported rumbling sounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell River
Port Alberni
Courtenay
Georgia
Vancouver
B. C
Canadian National Railway
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Richard Pilling
Bushnell
Ilinois
Carl T. McKinney
Pot Cone United Budget
Ussr
Bartlett
Phyllis Price
Bartlett Funeral Homes
Connee
Christine Pilson
Elsie Peterson
Watertown
Elsie
Mercury
Countess von Hesse
Hesse-Darmstadt
Hitler
Kronberg
United States
Signal Corps Radiophoto
International
Atl
Merchant ST
Atlas Realty
Fourth Ave
Pittaburgh, Pa
Rae Randall
Ill
Los Angeles
Calif
Hollywood
Pri
Seattle
Malone's Drug & Chemical Co
Roach
Eager A. Murcrey
Murray
Drug
H. L. Little
Main Street
Petey
Horry
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