Hospital funds push in Grafton by Board of Trade
A hospital report credits the Board of Trade and finance committee for uncovering hospital money sources and shortfalls in Grafton. It argues for new funds to finish the project and notes incidental construction costs and a supplemental contract raising the price by 5,030 dollars to install plumbing and wiring during pouring. It also discusses wartime invasion concerns in Britain and the presence of 1.5 million troops in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Board of Trade
Don Byrum
City General
General City
Congress
United O
Invasion of Britain Amid War News From Elkins Inter Mountain
The article portrays Britain facing the end of 800 years of immunity as the invasion threat grows. It mentions the English Channel defenses, Royal Navy guns, barbed wire entanglements, and the vulnerable east coast sands. The text references women and a phrase that suggests a wartime mobilization context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Elkins
Great Britain
Royal Navy
Sisoesvlago
Nation to Change Habits Defense Demands Warns Legion Official
Cumberland Times reports a president of the American Legion auxiliary at a recent convention warned Americans must adjust habits to meet defense needs. He stressed freedoms require effort and sacrifice, noting costly mechanized warfare and a rising power may threaten Europe and America, with future generations bearing burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Times
American Legion Auxiliary
Europe
America
Army Opposes Expanded Army Force Increase Plan
Army officials indicate continued expansion is opposed for now. General George C. Marshall argues larger forces would demand lengthy training and removal of personnel from current units, and would strip National Guard equipment, though a rise to 500,000 might be possible by expanding peacetime units. He believes 335,000 by September is achievable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Kingdom
Ireland
England
Flanders
British Isles
Great Britain
Bec
Senate
House
Congress
George C. Marshall
National Guard
All Tok
Kerr's
Gample
Latin Americans Stand With U S In War Context Says Stewart
Stewart asserts Latin American nations remain solidly aligned with the United States in the anti Nazi and anti fascist cause. He cites pro American sentiment in Mexico and Brazil, notes German and communist propaganda, and argues Washington should not yield to disinformation that disturbs hemispheric unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
United States
Sam
Josephus Daniels
Europe
Americas
Rio Grande
Cape Horn
Martin Dies
Dies
Latin America
Berlin
Rome
Mexico
Mexico City
el Popular
Diario Aleman
Uncle Sam
Diarion Aleman
Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hay
Popular
Washington
Vargas
Brazil
Central
South
Insular
America
Herr Hitler
Hitler
James H. R. Cromwell
Military academy course shortened by General Marshall
General Marshall stated the course would trim the academy, noting Congress has authorized about 400,000 regular troops and the National Guard totaling 234,000 or more, yielding a land force of over 600,000. The remark reflects the era's mobilization plans and military staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Academy
Marshall
Congress
History of Taylor County changes in 1909 business licenses
Claude B. Bailey won the presidency of the Board of Education with 962 votes over Dr. Charles A. Singel who had 742. Licensed activities included hotels, restaurants, drug stores, chemical firms, and saloon licenses. The town faced funding shortfalls, prompting council members to reject personal liability for expenses. The piece notes long-time businesses, shifts to modern store methods, and contrasts 1909 with present practices in Taylor County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude B. Bailey
Board of Education
Charles A. Sing Él
Associated
Clark Madera
Tr. W. Heironomus
Thomas F. Welch
Harry H. Williamson
Edward Custer
E. E. J Cuan ZL
E. Heath
H. A. Custer
Alfred
E. Dawson
J. P. Dehlinger
John Dolan
C. McDade and Son
Fawcett Brothers
Chai
Hiram Gaines
C. M. Glen
Grafton Drug
A Chemical Company
Graftat
N. C. Hall
G. W. Healy
C. J. Harding and Company
H. L. Huff
A.A
Thomas L. Shuttlesworth
W. H. Snodgrass
A. C. Stolzenfels
Tygart Valley Shooting Gallery
Whitescarver’ S
James Yaste
S. M. Zinn
Blen Avon
Uipdevise
Joseph Bolinger
Wade Hilkey
R. M. Parrish
Charles Stolzenfels
Harry Kimmel
H. D. Comerford
William Currence
Wilkinson and
Redinger
Rosier
Samuel M. Zinn
Colomba Bonafede
Grafton Drug and Chemical Company
Paul Malone
N. C. Musegove
N. C. Musgrove and Son
Clay V. Miller
Klein Clothing
J. Lee Evans
W. E. Robinson
Clyde G. Turner
Friedman Brothers
Ees
Mystery theft and theater plans at Merrifield estate
In a mood of tense suspense, Bill, Gayle, and Jeremy discuss a jewelry theft involving Behe, a heraldic box, and twelve sterling spoons once gifted to Mrs. Merrifield by a South African friend. Lola Montesa returns, prompting questions as the group weighs how to proceed and resumes a rehearsal on the mansion’s sun porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Gayle
Bill Bailey
Lola
Gill
Figy
Lela
Dill
Jeremy
Bill
Mng
Mr. Merrifield
Merrifield
Bil
Jeremy Tucker
Tempe Hyde
Lola Ia
Hyde
Lola Montesa
Pacific Coast City Orchestras 10000 Pieces Theme
Central Press reports a Pacific Coast city claims an orchestra of 10000 pieces, amid talk of higher taxes on cards liquor and tobacco. A chaotic fragmentary page mentions Zadok Dumbkopf, a grocer suspecting rival plans, and a space time theory lecture misread as a discussion. Censorship tightens as governor generals shift in Indo China and Madagascar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Japan
Indo- China
Learing
Cathe Seta
Cere Ore
Geni
Traux
Indo-China
Jean Decoux
Nai Rt
Auth Yy Ond
Madagascar
Notable West Virginia Surgeon Joins Grafton Scene
The article notes discussions of political events after hours at a store in Grafton and highlights Dr. Date Be ntle, a member of the Board of Health, with Dr. Peck praised as a leading surgeon since relocating to Grafton for his success in treating illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Peck
Health
Ae Town
Eldons
Ak Se
Board of Health
Peck
Grafton
West Virginia
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Grafton Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Latrobe Street
W. Va
Grafton Printing Co
James F. Holt
John 8. Palmer
Associated Press
National Advertising
A. E. Clayden, Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
ARMY
Stewart
U. S
Sangio
Taylor County
Charles Brinkman
Coom
Rodney
New York City
Zadok Dumbkopf
Zadok
Planasto Open
Atore
Grandpapp
Bey Jean
Depandadle
Veterans
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