Junior Chamber Organizes July Whiteout Campaign
The Grafton Junior Chamber of Commerce War Bond and Stamp sales committee plans a July 1 start for the Retailers for Victory drive. Merchants will sell war bonds and stamps from noon to 12 15, with coordinated sales booths at Penney store and other outlets. The effort, lasting through July, aims to boost national war bond totals and features a citywide bell and whistle kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
A. W.dean
Penney Company
Grafton
Dean
Booth
Penney
Penney’s ‘This Occasion Marks the Beginning of the U.S. Treasury Department
Commandos of
Main Street
Joseph Evans
Ray Shaw
Arlie Leonard
A. B. Tackett
William Murray
Mr. Dean
Boys Nabbed in Store Burglary Get Hearing
Two minor boys involved in the robbery of the Sayre Market became wards of the state after a juvenile hearing before Circuit Judge Herbert W. Dent. One was sent to the Madison Department of Public Assistance camp. part of a $39 loot was recovered and police officer Joseph Mask helped trap the suspects. The second case pending further investigation at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayre Market
Department of Public Assistance
Madison
Joseph Mask
Herbert W. Dent
Wool fleeces heavier in Taylor county pool outcome
Taylor county wool pool reports higher average fleece weight. For 1380 fleeces the average was nearly six pounds, up about a half pound from last year, totaling 7400 pounds. Selling price rose to 52 cents per pound versus 49 1/2 last year. Draper and Company of Boston bought all West Virginia pool wool. Fifty two farmers entered, about half of total raisers. Next year’s pool expected, with similar total.
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Taylor County
Lloyd M. Reed
Reed
Draper and Company
Boston
Mass
West Virginia
Court Allows Sale of Land and Name Change Action
Taylor county circuit court in a special session signed orders for sales of minors property and a name change. Henry Nagy to Henry Simon. sale of land for $3,000 to Howard Dillon from the Auvil children with guardian Helen Auvil. additional sale of six acres to Howard Knotts for $600 and 120.27 acres for $1,500 under guardian G W Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Herbert W. Dent
Harry Friedman
Henry Nagy
Rosemont
Henry Simon
Guardian
O. BE. Wyckoff
Howard Dillon
Clara G. Auvil
Laura
Auvil
Lena V. Auvil
Leon V. Auvil
Patricia M. Auvil
Helen Maria Auvil
Laura B. Knotts
Idaline G. Knotts
G. W. Ford
Howard E. Knotts
Richard Bord Admitted To Practice By Court
Richard Bord a June graduate of West Virginia University School of Law was admitted to practice before the Taylor County circuit court bar on a motion by Attorney W P Samrles. Circuit Judge Herbert W Dent approved the admittance and Bord took the oath required to practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bush Bord
West Virginia University School of Law
Taylor County
W. P. Samrles
Herbert W. Dent
Bord
Potters Collect Cash For Air Raid Alarm Fund
An air raid alarm fund in Taylor County received a $100 contribution from Carr China Company, while employees separately raise funds led by Velma Gilbert and Catherine Lucas. Elks Lodge No. 308 contributed $50 and additional groups plan similar gifts. The Civilian Defense Council will test and compare alarm systems in Rotterdam and Amsterdam ports before selecting a device for local use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Taylor County Civilian Defense Council
Carr China Company
Velma Gilbert
Catherine Lucas
Elks
Grafton
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Legion Seeks Civil Aeronautics Auxiliary Pilot Training
At a large American Legion Post No 12 meeting at the Loyal Order of Moose home the CAA plan to enlist about 100000 auxiliary pilots and air staff for the Army Air Corps was outlined. Eligibility extends 18 to 36 with reduced education requirements and no pre enlistment exam. Graduates may become glider pilots ferry pilots spotters and instructors, with training under CAA before assignment nationwide. An application committee including Miss Elsie Beaty Charles E Burke and Joseph Haldeman will handle blanks and explain the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post No
Loyal Order of Moose
Civil Aeronautics Administration
CAA
United States Army Air Corps
Thecaa
Elsie Beaty
Charles E. Burke
Joseph Haldeman
Helium Used in Dirigi Trading Nation First Time
Helium appears to have been used in a trading nation for the first time with reports dating to late 1921. The notice notes the historic usage and marks a milestone in industrial gas applications.
Rubber Drive Slips in Taylor County Campaign
Taylor County Scrap Rubber committee notes waning enthusiasm as drives continue. Members urge attic and cellar searches for usable rubber while stressing no quota and national need. They cite signs at service stations and caution about gasoline rationing, noting every unused ounce could outfit a corps of tanks.
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Taylor County
Jin
Drive doses reminder set for next Tuesday
This week residents were reminded that the drive doses are scheduled for next Tuesday.
Third Trooper Added To Local Detachment
Grafton's state police detachment expands with a new motorcycle officer Trooper W. Sergeant. Corp. C. W. Dye announced the transfer from New Cumberland today.
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Grafton
Corp
C. W. Dye
W. D. Sergeant
New Cumberland
Youthful inmates escape Pruntytown and rob Bridgeport home
Three youths aged 13 and 14 escaped West Virginia Industrial School at Pruntytown this week and joined a Bridgeport robbery. They forced entry at C. B. Barnes’s Bridgeport hill residence, ripping basement windows and kitchen wallboard, stealing $12 to $15 from a changer. The trio were caught in Parkersburg after a brief spree and returned to Pruntytown. a small portion of the loot was recovered.
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West Virginia
Pruntytown
Bridgeport
C. B. Barnes
Bridgeport Hill
Route 50
Parkersburg
M. F. Jordan
Barnes
West Virginia Transportation Company
Miss Rhea Leaves For Missouri For Wedding
Kathryn Rhea, home demonstration agent in Taylor County since last November, leaves for Hannibal Missouri to wed Charles W Libbie a local ranch manager. Her county duties included coordinating 4 H club activities and Farm Women's clubs and she will not be employed after marriage.
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Kathryn Rhea
Taylor County
Hannibal, Mo
Charles W. Libbie
L Ranch
Miss Rhea
Rosemont Man Arrested On Delinquency Charge
Clifford Barker of Rosemont was arrested on a warrant by Justice of the Peace John Marks after a complaint to Prosecutor Francis L. Warder. Barker waived hearing, held to September Taylor County grand jury on $500 bond. Investigated by State Trooper G. L. Randall and Deputy W. R. Matthew. Barker returned from Sabraton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Barker
Rosemont
Justice of the Peace
John Marks
Barker
Francis L. Warder
Taylor County
Grand Jury
Court of Justice Marks
G.l. Randall
W. R. Matthew
Sabraton
Non-Contested Divorce Granted to W F Simmons
William F. Simmons Jr was granted a non contested divorce from Ruth McDaniel Simmons on grounds of desertion at a Taylor county circuit court special session. Judge Herbert W Dent presided and the plaintiff was ordered to pay attorney fees and court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Simmons, Jr
Ruth McDaniel Simmons
Herbert W.dent
Taylor County
Burde Seeks Divorce Condition For 60 Day Separation
Attorney John K. Burde filed for divorce noting a 60 day separation period agreed between the parties. The order specifies the temporary arrangement before final remarriage. Strong entities include John K. Burde and the involved parties, with the court action referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Burde
Simmons
Amazing Rise in Taylor County Farm Market Sales
The Taylor county farmers' cooperative market completed its third week on Saturday with a reported 200 percent increase in sales. Rural Agent Lloyd M. Reede stated the market, now open on Tuesdays and Saturdays, has drawn farmers from across the county, signaling strong local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Farmers’ Cooperative Market
Lloyd M
Cleavenger Funeral Held at Beulah Chapel
Funeral services for Hi C. Cleavenger of Lost Creek were conducted at 2 p.m. at the Pruntytown Baptist church. The procession left the Cat Funeral Co. Home in Clarksburg at 1 p.m. Pallbearers were S John's lodge and Masons members. Interment followed at the Cleavenger Cemetery in Galloway. Rev. Henry Loving and Rev. Burns officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi C. Cleavenger
Lost Creek
Pruntytown
Cat Funeral Co
Clarksbtt
S John's Lodge
A. F
Masons
Cleavener
Cleavenger
Galloway
Henry Loving
Prunt
7 Baptist Church
Burns
Lost Creek Baptist Church
Charles H. Frederick Dies Known Doctor and Mason
Charles H. Frederick, longtime Baltimore and Ohio physician, died at the Clenden-Clark Memorial hospital in Williamstown Tuesday night. He was active in Masonic affairs for many years, a 32nd degree Knight Templar, and affiliated with the Knights of Pythias lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Frederick
Baltimore and Ohio
Ciden-Clark Memorial Hospital
Williamstown
Frederick
Knights of Pythias Lodge
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