Sunshine Group Plans Summer Meeting at Lucretia
The Sunshine Band of the First Brethren church met Friday at Miss Al Berta Camp home. Mrs. Mayme Shahan led devotions and the business session as plans for the coming summer months were set. A dessert social followed with Miss Helen Comp assisting. Attendees included Franline Miller Betty Cline Twilah Miller Selah Miller Maxine McConkey Betty Poling Rhea Comp Mrs Shahan Helen Comp Alberta Comp. Next gathering will be at Mrs Shahan’s Lucretia home.
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Sunshine Band
First Brethren Church
al- Berta Camp
Mayme Shahan
Helen Comp
Franline Miller
Betty Cline
Twilah Miller
Selah Miller
Maxine McConkey
Betty Poling
Rhea Comp
Shahan
Helen
Alberta
Former County Resident Honored Guest At Party
Former county resident Mrs J F Jackson of St Louis spent the summer with her parents in Pruntytown and was honored at a bridge party hosted by Martha Glenn Flesher. Mexican themed decor and desserts highlighted the event with prizes going to Mrs William Grimes and Miss Clara Korte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Jackson
St. Louis
Martha Glenn Flesher
H. E. Fiestier
Pruntytown
Burl Mason
Bridge
Jackson
William Grimes
Clara Forte
Effi
Grimes
Korte
Harold Miller
Fairmont
Clare Miller
Murl Morrison
Clarksburg
Chester Mason
Bills Byers
Ralph Bartlett
Helen Snider
Bettye Flesher
Mrs Fisher Hosts Sewing Club Night Out
Maple avenue hostess Mrs Fisher welcomed members of her sewing club for a party of pretty details. Flowers decorated the living and dining rooms and a repast followed. Attendees included Miss Bonnie Newcome and Mrs Earl Hinkins. Miss Newcome plans to host at her West Main street home on July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Fisher
Maple Avenue
Alddinty
Bonnie Newcome
Earl Hinkins
J. Lse Evans, Jr
Ald. Landacre
Clarkshoro
Community events announce June and July gatherings
June 25 Kum Bac class hosts picnic at Harrison County Airport Bridgeport with Evelyn Bunner and Edith Mae Wagner as hostesses. June 26 American Legion Auxiliary meets 8 p.m. Moose home. June 26 Degree Pocahontas session and officer election at 2 30 p m followed by Indian sisters party. June 27 P H C lodge business session and dance at 8 p m. July 1 Quota picnic at Bridgeport Airport 6 15 p m weather permitting otherwise Cozy Rest dinner meeting. July 4 Shaffer reunion moved to Birdscreek church Preston county from Allender's grave August 4. J Clyde McGee president Gayle Znn secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Harrison County
Bridgeport
Evelyn Bunner
Edith Mae Wagner
American Legion Auxiliary
Moose Home
P. H. C. Lodge
Cozy Rest
Shaffer
Birdscreek Church
Preston County
Allender's Grave
J. Clyde McGee
Gayle Znn
Visitors Guests Of Honor At Weiner Roast In Woodford
Miss Virginia Wilson and Miss Sara Isner hosted a Monday night weiner roast at Sara Isner’s Woodford Addition home to honor Mrs. M. S. Swisher and Ernest Smith of Detroit visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Z J Smith. A large bonfire drew guests who sang and played games around a picnic meal with many attendees named from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Wilson
Sara Isner
Woodford Addition
M. S. Swisher
Ernest Smith
Detroit
Mich
Z. J. Smith
Madge Carder
Dora Cole
Mildred Hefner
Elizabeth Redinger
Lillian Reed
Erma Knabenshue
John Packman
Virginia Powell
Margaret Isner
Virginia Isner
John Carder
Wilbur Fawley
Bob Davis
Carl Sinsel
Rufus Reed
Woodrow Bacchus
Sugur Poe
Harold Wittaker
James Plethcher
Jed Isner
All Day Meeting Of Farm Woman's Club Enjoyed
The Oak Grove Farm Woman's club held its regular monthly gathering at the home of Mrs. Betty Ford with Mrs. Jesse Wiggs assisting. The morning was social with a noon covered dish dinner and several members listed among the hosts and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Woman’s Club
Oak Grove Farm Woman's Club
Betty Ford
Jesse Wiggs
Frank’ Fast
Frances Fast
George Franks
Victor Ford
Helen Ford
Pascal Lucas
Sarah Jane Lucas
Jackie Lucas
Leonard Lucas
Gerald Weaver
Betty Jean Weaver
Clarence, Sinsel
Alfred Ford
Dorothy
Whirling Star Quilt Pattern 6694 Heirloom Project
Grafton Sentinel offers pattern 6694 Whirling Star for a two material quilt using up odds and ends. Includes block chart pattern pieces and yardage, with directions and illustrated quilt. Send ten cents to the Household Arts Dept. in New York with name, address, and pattern number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Sentinel
Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th Street
New York
N. Y
Belington Club Meeting Planned at Mrs Frank Fast Home
Members Lee Ford Mary path ae Jesse Wiggs Grove Mat Harnah Bumner Bernice Shockey Evelyn Shockey gathered for an afternoon lesson led by Mrs. Ralph Lemmons. A July meeting at Mrs. Frank Fast's home was decided with dinner for members families and invited guests. Mrs Frank Fast won the club prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Ford
Mary Path
Jesse Wiggs
Jak Grove
Mat Harnah Bumner
Bernice Shockey
Evelyn Shockey
Belington
Ralph Lemmons
Frank Fast
Weekend Guests of Mr and Mrs C V Miller
Brief weekend visitors included Clay V Miller Jr and family from Spencer Indiana Betty Ann and Clay III. Ben S Miller and Benny Jr plus Susan Louise from Dowshac Mish. P G Hood from Williamson West Virginia. C O Reynolds and son Clarence from Washington DC. Roy Bolyard’s son visited then returned home. Harold Cole of Grand Street left City hospital after tonsillectomy. Jackie Smallwood and Robert Malone admitted for minor operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Miller
Walnut Street
Clay V. Miller Jr
Betty Ann
Clay, III
Spencer
Ben S. Miller
Benny, Jr
Susan Louise
Dowshac
Mish
Williamson
W. Va
C. O. Reynolds
Clarence
Washington, D.C
Harold Cole
Grand Street
City Hospital
Jackie
Smallwood
West
Washington Street
Robert Malone
Grafton
Parole granted for General McCausland's son in 1935 murder case
Sam McCausland, 59, Mason County landowner and son of a Confederate general, has been granted parole from an 18 year sentence for second degree murder of tenant Howard Chester West. Trial evidence cites self defense after West allegedly attacked with a wrench as they returned home from Point Pleasant on May 20, 1935. West, an army veteran honored by five nations, died in Gallipolis Ohio hospital.
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Point Pleasant
West Virginia
Sam McCausland
Mason County
Holt
Charleston
McCausland
John J. McCausland
Chambersburg
Huge Defense Tax Bill Signed by President
President Roosevelt signed a $4,702,500,000 defense tax bill to fund national defense. The measure raises taxes on about 2,000,000 earners for five years, targets most goods, and allows $4,000,000,000 in special notes to cover armament costs until revenue arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury
U S Ships Move To Counter Nazi Threat In South America
In Montevideo a 10,000 ton U S cruiser Quincy stayed in harbor while a second U S warship Wichita was set to arrive from Rio de Janeiro. Venezuela and Uruguay governments prepared defenses as Nazi influence prompted secret parliamentary action. Uruguay approved 7.6 million pesos for war equipment and Argentina urged a 1 billion peso armament boost from Buenos Aires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevideo
U.S
Quincy
Uruguay
U. S
Washington
Wichita
Rio de Janeiro
Chamber of Deputies
Arkansas
Texas
New York
la Guaira
Caracas
Venezuela
United States
Germany
Special Commission
South America
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Peace Talks Delayed by Germany Until Britain Defeated
Berlin reports that actual peace negotiations between France and Germany cannot begin until Britain is defeated. The armistice terms remain withheld as of 6:30 p.m. with Germany and France awaiting decisive action before formal talks.
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Berlin
France
Germany
Britain
Dienst Aust Deutschland
Armistice Peace Talks Hinted After Berlin and Compiegne Views
At 41 30 a m EST the News Age view warned that final peace negotiations remain distant. This contrasted with Berlin and Compiegne forest opinions suggesting the armistice could soon lead to a continental peace conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eThe News Age
Berlin
Com- Piegne Forest
Guns Silent in the Mountains as France Survives
Front near the Swiss border saw no firing on the first day of peace for France as German artillery and Italian Alpine assault had pounded defenses. Refugee troops, exhausted and bewildered, mourned France’s fall while Maginot forts and Le Joux and L Ecluse held out to the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancy
Swiss-France
France
Foreign Legion
le Joux
L'Ecluse
Bellegarde
Savoy Alps
Two Men Convicted of Bank Robbery in Ohio
Cincinnati June 25 Elmer Whitt 30 of Columbus and Ival Phillips 33 of Marion night club operator were convicted today of robbing Central Trust Co of 30110 and with no mercy recommendation by Judge Dudley M Outcast face life imprisonment in Ohio penitentiary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Elmer Whitt
Columbus
Ival Phillips
Marion
Central Trust Co
Dudley M. Outcast
Ohio Penitentiary
Mussolini Ignores Birth Day As World Refrains Hailing Duce
Mussolini, nearing age 58, avoids a public birthday observance while global sentiment stays cool to celebratory gestures toward the Italian leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
O. K
Duce
Plot charges fail to stick in New York trial
June 25. Nine acquittals and five mistrials marked an 11 week trial of 14 men accused of conspiracy to overthrow the government and steal federal property. Jurors could not reach verdicts on five defendants, with one acquitted on the main charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.S
Harold M. Kennedy
Bishop January
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Alfred J. Quinlan
National Guard
William Gerald Bishop
John T. Prout, Jr
William H. D. Bushnell
Macklin Boettger
John Albert Wiebrock
Japan to Act in Indochina as War Ends in Europe
Japan moves a warship toward Haiphong after hostilities cease in France and hints at a protectorate over French and Dutch territories in the Orient. French concession forces withdraw from Chinese territory near Shanghai as observers monitor arms shipments, raising fears for U.S. trade on the Indo-China railway and potential blockades affecting American credits.
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Japan
Foreign Office
Hanoi
Indo- China
Red River
Haiphong
France
Orient
Germany
Italy
Shanghai
U. 8
Indo-China
China
Europe
United States
Haiphong-Kunming
GOP Chairman: Urgent crisis exposes reckless aid
The GOP chairman criticizes emergency handling, accusing officials of vast misspending and African exploitation under distress. He defends a strong foreign policy, pledging a robust military to protect American shores and uphold peace in the American way.
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America
Billy Gilbert Seeks Fishing Bliss in Universal's Sandy Is a Lady
Billy Gilbert, the comedian, gushes about fishing as a passion and hobby. He claims to fish nearly everywhere from Maine to Florida and California to British Columbia, owning an extensive set of rods, reels, and equipment. He jokes he is nuts about fishing and enjoys the pursuit as much as his acting career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
New Brunswick
High Sierras
Pacific
Billy Gilbert
Billy
Universal
Sandy
Baby Sandy
Opera House
Gilbert
Maine
Florida
California
British Columbia
America
Republican Rally Urges Strong Defense and Economic Reform
Martin accuses Democratic leadership of failing to protect savings and substance of the American people. He campaigns against fifth column threats and calls for banning treacherous elements from government. He asserts national defense and economic repair are possible with will and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
America
Torpedo Boat Transfer Sparks Government Debate
A disputed torpedo boat transfer from Britain to the United States amid wartime policy questions drew swift congressional reaction. Assistant Navy Comptroller Compton defended the move as beneficial, while lawmakers labeled the action surreptitious and questionable for national interests, prompting early steps to address future transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Britain
Compton
Congress
Stephen T. Early
Ing
Walsh
D.mann
Naval Committee
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Brethren Church Society
Camp Home
Mrs. Mason
Weiner
Oak Grove
Alice Brooks
State
Ohio
National Limited
Louisville
Stu Aur
Lou
Pullmans
Ae Toutettte
eRe Oh Tee Meno
GOP
Monongahela
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