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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1942

Page

5

Sentinel Publishes Fourth Selective Service Names

The Sentinel continues today with the fourth call list of men registered for selective service. Names and series numbers run U601 through U630, including James Walter Shaffer, Isaac McDonald, Edward Jones Clapton, William Dent Clingan, Rufus Benjamin Mauller, John Noah Haddix, Dallas Dale Kines, James Jasper Rose, Clea Ophus Brown, and Oscar Randolph Patterson among others, with addresses across cities and rural routes.

the Sentinel James Walter Shaffer East Main, Street William Prench Simmons West Francis Street Isaac McDonald Thornton Franklin Phillip Sterling City Earl “Mayle James Clay “Weaver Edward Jones Clapton McGraw Avenue Harvey Ulrich Tobias William Dent Clingan Ringler Avenue Claudy Columbus Luzadder Rufus Benjamin Mauller Minter Leroy Smallwood John Noah Haddix Grand Street Frank Lewis Williams RFD Dallas Dale Kines William Getz East Washington Street James Jasper Rose Maple Avenue Thomas Battistaington Ofa O. Cook George Tony Olivia West Knotts Avenue Ingile Biddle Oscar Randolph Patterson

Roosevelt and Churchill Discuss Second Front West

A contested wartime note lists numerous names with addresses in Flemington Simpson Rosemont and city areas. It reads as a roster or guest list featuring prominent figures or residents including Lloyd McClure Loraw John Reed Marshall Weaver Houston Williams and many others across U631 to U675 with various street addresses.

West Main Street Lloyd McClure Loraw Walnut Street John Preston Reed Flemington Marshall Ophie Weaver Warder Avenue Houston McWilliams Pearl Street Rupert A. Bail John Benda Arthur Cox Sigel Ross Street Joe Brewer Wendel Frank Hanton Bartlett RFD Bridgeport Charles Carline Harper Love Avenue Alonzo Stanley Westfall Barrett Street Hosea Colman Frulow Lincoln Street John William Tucker East Washington Street Earl Christian Demoss Joseph A. Moran West Washington Donald Henry Croston Simpson Shade Bolyard Arthur Carter Rosemont Warner Powell Charles Edward Rauscher West Francis Street Howard Thomas Hawkins Clarence Foster Moore Cecil Holt Carver Armando Mustachio Joseph Wesley Fauller City Lake

Principal Radio Stars Start Summer Vacations

New York report notes radio networks open summer schedules with many stars taking vacation. Many regulars will be replaced by standbys as July begins and the industry adjusts to rest periods for key announcers and performers.

New York

Radio Season Shifts With Major Network Moves

The Sunday radio lineup sees Fred Allen on CBS with Charlie McCarthy and Gildersleeve on NBC. Several stars depart NBC for the season end, including Jack Benny Eddie Cantor Bob Hope Bing Crosby Red Skelton Fibber McGee and Molly Col. Stoopnagle. Burns and Allen exit NBC next Tuesday and Al Pearce and Ezra Stone next Thursday. Kate Smith continues daytime commentaries.

Fred Allen CBS Charlie McCarthy Gildersleeve Hal Peary NBC Jack Benny Eddie Cantor Bob Hope Bing Crosby Red Skelton Fibber McGee and Molly Kate Smith Duffy's Tavern

When Is A Man Drunk Modern views from doctors

Women's Christian Temperance Union column cites Dr H H Kress of Takoma Park and Roy Albion King noting drunkenness begins with the first drink and increases with amount. Psychologists say narcosis starts as alcohol enters the brain, making the question how drunk rather than when. Science shows even moderate alcohol is harmful physically and mentally.

H. H. Kress Washington Sanatorium Takoma Park Maryland Roy Albion King Zion's Herald

Medal of Honor Awarded to Capt Albert H Rooks for Heroism

President Roosevelt awards the Congressional Medal of Honor to Capt. Albert H. Rooks, commanding officer of the cruiser Houston lost after the Battle of Java. Navy notes him as missing in action, celebrated for his gallant fight against superior forces amid peril. The item references the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.

Roosevelt Albert H. Rooks Houston Java Rooks Navy

Bible School Ends Session With Pageant at St Pauls

Pupils of the St Pauls Methodist church vacation school wrap a two week session with the pageant The Light of the World at 8 p.m. Sunday night The program will be followed by exhibits of crafts and performances by the Primary Rhythm band and Junior songs under Miss Pearl Thomas and Miss Frances Leonard The event was directed by Mrs J B Dryfield The annual picnic was held Friday with visitors Attendance noted and Arlie Sennert superintendent will open the Sunday school program and speak All are invited to attend the program and exhibits

St. Paul's Methodist Pearl Thomas Frances Leonard J. B. Dryfield Prince Proness Leonard Durward B. Brown Bertha Crafts J. B. Dry James Paul Parkhill Agnes Margaret Arlie Senaerintendent

Alcohol Effects Vary By Individual Says Expert

A medical expert notes that alcohol impacts people differently. One drink may scarcely affect some men, while others show visible effects. The statement emphasizes that drunkenness is not uniform across individuals, likening it to varying responses in illness or fever.

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