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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
7
Report details a large effort by city firemen to stage Independence Day events at Grafton Park including dances at two pavilions, music by Moonshine Hollow Gang, and a late fireworks display around 10 p.m. organizers expect a big crowd and are coordinating with city workers to finish preparations.
Opposition to the statewide mine sealing program slated for July 1 gains momentum in Taylor County. State police halted Yacenech citing a faulty foot brake on his truck during the seal event before Justice of the Peace A B Knabenshue.
FAIRMONT June 28 A man identified as Anthony J. O Brnger died yesterday while riding a city street car. Motorman J C Valentine discovered the man was dead when the car’s trip was virtually completed.
Eleven year old Charles Mott of Huntington West Virginia won the central section championship in the national marble tournament with twelve victories and three losses He will face five other sectional champions in the finals at Wildwood New Jersey on June 28.
The United Commercial Travellers named William S. Moore of Huntington West Virginia as a director at a convention that urged creation of seven districts to round up and deport subversive aliens.
New York features showcase a white sharkskin suit with a basque line and full circular skirt trimmed in red cording. A ventilated parasol in red and blue wool yarn complements the ensemble for summer fashion.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company and Grafton Banking and Trust Co. building are noted with telephone number 12000 for inquiries or services.
A fragment recalls an individual's ascent from doubt to achievement. It notes their sudden focus and effort, spending hours in shops and gaining attention through disciplined work. The account emphasizes perseverance and the sense of accomplishing more than in prior attempts.
An arbitration board announced a wage dispute settlement between the Charleston Contractors association and the Hod Carners Building and Common Laborers union. The agreement provides a five cent per hour wage increase for union members who went on strike June 5 on three projects. work resumed pending arbitration.
A likely removal of about 1 000 American citizens from Hong Kong is expected to be decided tomorrow. British quarters said ships are held ready to evacuate women and children if necessary.
The West Virginia Railroad Association opposed the petition arguing the question was decreed against truckers by the United States Supreme Court, as cited in a Pennsylvania case.
Independence resident Steve Cenech faced a charging example yesterday of operating a truck on Irontown road without proper brakes. He was ordered to appear this afternoon.
The German news agency DNB reported forty three people were killed last night in a British bombing raid on Netherlands towns, with Helder implying Helder is the town. The raid was said to have been repelled by pursuit planes and anti aircraft batteries.
Circuit Judge Bouchelle denied a temporary injunction to block a law that will bar double decker motor vehicles from West Virginia highways effective July 1. Attorneys for five trucking firms and the West Virginia Auto Dealers Association said they will appeal to the state supreme court in Texas, arguing discrimination and violation of rights.
West Virginia resident shares relief from gas pains constipation and nervousness after using Williams Formula. The testimonial highlights improved mood and well being and urges others to try the product for similar relief.
A reader's testimonial from Morgantown endorses William Formula as a multi action remedy. The note touts relief from indigestion gas pain and improved sleep and energy while claiming the product supplies minerals and herbal extracts to aid digestion and general wellbeing.
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