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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1943

Page

3

DeMoss and Hawkins Marry in Thornton Frn.

Announcements report the marriage of Miss Goldie DeMoss of Thornton to Hawkins of Harrisville. The ceremony took place at the Knottville church parsonage at 10 o clock Friday with Rev. P. J. Null officiating. The bride wore a navy suit with white accessories and pink and white corsage. Mrs Hawkins is a raft on high school graduate class of 32 and owns the DeMoss Service station in Thornton. Hawkins attended Harrisville high and works for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. They will reside in Thornton.

Goldie Dess Thornton Allen DeMoss Osceola Mays DeMooss Hawkins Robert Hawkins Harrisville Knottaville Arch P. J. Null

Victory 4-H Club Volunteers Meet

The Victory 4-H Club gathered at the Glade Run Hall with Wilda McCartney in charge. Six members presented a brief skit and several rides followed. Demonstrations on using lumber and measuring correctly were given by Wilda McCartney, with Jean McCartney assisting. Hal Kirby and his dog entertained members with tricks as Lloyd Reid, an only agent, gave a concluding talk.

Glade Run Hool House Wilda McCartney Jean McCartney Hal Kirby Lloyd Reid Anly

Lark Sinclair Is Guest Of Honor

Lark Sinclair honored at a Fairmont birthday party hosted by his home on West Main street. Mrs Anna Sinclair served late hour refreshments as social conversation filled the evening. See Fairmont guests. Stor all occasions SKAGGS COMPANY Your Jeweler.

Fairmont C Sinclair West Main Street Anna Sinclair

Community notices for early July scheduled meetings

June 30 The Degree of Pocahontas meets at Red Men's Hall for its regular business session and Indian sister exchange. July 1 The Judson Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church meets at Mrs W E Robinsons 715 West Main Street at 8 p.m. July 1 The W M C of the First Brethren Church meets at Mrs Mayme Shahan Lucretia at 8 p.m. Mrs Ross Stemple, leader. July 5 The Shafer reunion at Bird's Creek Preston county on Monday July 5. Mrs Anna Knotts, secretary.

Degree of Pocahontas Red Men's Hall Judson Missionary Society First Baptist Church W. E. Robinson West Main Street First Brethren Church Mayme Shahan Lucretia Ross Stemple Shafer Bird's Creek Preston County Anna Knotts

Brief Notes On Local Movements And Visits

Brief items report Mr. Sterling of West Main street leaving for Hopewell Virginia to reside indefinitely as Camp Lee instructor. Mrs. Gudor and three children from Sabin W Va visit Mrs. B F Bailey. Mrs. Laura Devers returns home after visiting Kasson W Va. Dr H Potts in Union Protestant hospital Clarksburg shows improvement. George Ellis Harr and son Glenn return to Pittsburgh after visiting Minnie Harr. Miss Dorris Waugh from West Virginia Wesleyan at 156 Knotts Avenue weekends with parents Otto Waugh. Dorris Waugh and Frances Yates of Buckhannon WV spend weekend here. Virginia McCoy Route 3 admitted for aeton sillectomy. Mrs William F Lewis Gay Street discharged.

Virginia O. F. Sterling West Main Street Hopewell Pittsburgh George Ellis Harr Glenn Harr Minnie Harr Dorris Waugh West Virginia Wesleyan College Otto Waugh Knotts Avenue Frances Yates West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon W. Va Virginia McCoy William F. Lewis Gay Street

Plan for a Bridge Hand Sparks Debate on Finesse and Slam

A bridge column discusses decisive play in a tricky hand with Miss Dorothy LaFlamme. West leads clubs, East signs with the A over K. LaFlamme declines a finesse, then cashes clubs and diamonds to win a small slam. The piece weighs declarer rights in claim or concession and outlines what the declarer must do and opponents’ rights under new Lawn of Contract Bridge regulations.

Misa Dorothy LaFlamme West North East Delarer Atures Syndicate, Inc

Local Discharges Reported at Route 1 and West Washington

Jones and infant daughter of Route 1 were discharged yesterday Mrs William W Martin and infant daughter 507 West Washington street were discharged Saturday Alex Carroll of 121 East Wyford street was discharged yesterday Visited by Pfc and Mrs Carl Shaw from Maryland over the weekend to see their parents Alva G Shaw and Howard E Peters at local homes The Rome note quotes fascist bravado about press of courage and disregard for death amid gangsters with planes over Imperial hill and churches named for Apostles of Christ

Pfc Carl Shaw Maryland Alva G. Shaw Boyd Street Howard E. Peters West Main Street Rome

Italian press outlines Mussolini’s mobilization leadership

The continued page one report notes Mussolini in charge of Civil Mobilization with Scorza’s program approved by the Duce. Italian papers avoided certain speeches but promised an inspired nation under his guidance. Warnings spoke of possible Allied landings and fragile bridgeheads while air raids loomed.

Mussolini Priday Scorza Duce Italy IL Popolo di Roma Ince

No Priorities In Crochet Jewelry

Light as a feather this crocheted jewelry adds color to summer frocks. Each necklace has a matching earring and a Mower earring. Smart straw yarn or wool works effectively. Pattern 7587 includes directions, illustrations, stitches, and materials. Send ELEVEN CENTS in coins to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. 259 W. 14th Street New York NY with NAME ADDRESS and PATTERN NUMBER.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Coal mines seen operating with 80 percent crews present

State miners report repairs near completion as Pocahontas Bluefield operators say area mines run with about 80 percent crews. UMW spokesmen in several cities report improved turnout and walkouts largely cleaned up, with about 20 mines idle Saturday and 7,000 men idle. Meetings criticized Roosevelt and wartime labor boards while pledging to mine coal to show good faith.

Page One Pocahontas Operators Association Bluefield United Mine Workers Charleston Beckley Williamson Logan William Blizzard UMW War Labor Board

Naples Bombed by RAF Wellingtons in Night Raid

Allied headquarters in North Africa announced that Wellington bombers guided by a red glow bombed Naples Saturday night in a focused 15 minute attack using incendiaries and blockbusters. The Italian high command said some damage occurred at Naples and noted reports from Rome about Gerbi ni and Reggio Calabria and other mainland targets.

Naples Neignoery Vius North Africa Italy High Command Gerbini Reggio Calabria

Allied Air Defenses Down Six Axis Planes Over Strait

Eisenhower said coastal air forces shot down six Axis planes defending Allied shipping and two more were destroyed by naval gunners on Saturday. Two Allied aircraft commanded by Lieut. Gen. Carl A. Spaatz were reported missing. A related item notes Nazi spy Lehmitz used many fictitious names. investigation shows he wrote the letters. Lehmitz had made trips to Germany in 1912 and 1929 and was naturalized in Richmond County New York on October 4, 1924.

Messina Dwight D. Eisenhower Carl A. Spaatz Will Mitz Lehmitz Germany Hoover Richmond County N. Y

Allied air actions strike through Sicily and Italy

The Rome broadcast AP report says Allied planes attacked Gerbini in Catania province, killing civilians. Regio Calabria defenses downed two enemy planes, another was destroyed over Sicily’s south coast. Italian raids hit Bizerte harbor, as Tavaged Messina ferries and strategic Messina sectors suffer bomb damage.

Rome Associated Press Gerbini Catania Reggio Calabria Sicily Bizerte

Bean and Cereal Patties With Catsup Sauce

Step by step guide to make six bean and corn flake patties with a shredded onion mix. Form patties fry until brown then serve with a thick catsup sauce made from butter flour catsup salt pepper and milk. Leftovers from navy kidney or chima beans may be used.

German landing craft move toward Aegean as Allied push grows

Paris radio reports unarmed German landing craft transit the Bosphorus from the Black Sea en route to the Aegean with precautionary measures for Greek islands. Ankara confirms four invasion barges passed the strait. Allied air pounding of Sicily continues with water shortages feared for 4 million residents. American fliers from North Africa note Messina port prospects fading for the Axis as RAF Wellington raids begin.

Meet Paris Bosphorus Black Sea Aegean Associated Press Retters Ankara Sicily London Daily Mail Madrid Messina

French forces battle for control amid De Gaulle purge talks

The report notes complete authority over French elements of the forces and describes De Gaulle's efforts to oust officers under Giraud. It warns no clue on further measures to safeguard Allied troops and Fighting French morale, stressing time as a key factor in the military situation.

de Gaulle Giraud

Controversy in French Africa impacts Allied stance

An informant notes the De Gaulle Giraud dispute in French Africa complicates Allied policy. Despite military necessity guiding operations from Africa, the Allies aim to preserve French sovereignty while preventing civil administrators from compromising war effort. A fourteen-member committee of national liberation now administers civil affairs in French territories.

French Africa de Gaulle Eisenhower Washington Giraud France Vichy Africa Committee of Ational ‘Liberation

Marian Martin Pattern 9020 Pinafore and Net Set Ad

A garbled ad for Marian Martin Pattern 9020 describes a child’s pinafore with a net and panties under a chambray gingham frock. It notes sizes 2 4 and 10 with size 6 requiring extra calls and promotes a pattern book from a New York department store.

Marian Martin West Ath Bt New Yorks

Also Mentioned on This Page

DeMoss Hornton Knottsville Victory 4-H Club Lark Sinclair Stor Skaggs Company P. M. Gudor Sarah Joe Ellen Sabin Laura Devers West Bluemont Street Dale Skidmore Kasson Clarksburg Hospital H. ©. Potts Union Protestant Clarksburg Barclay Bridg Shepard Barclay Iises Bai Bates South King Jean Kean American Society of Magazine Cartoonists Alice Brooks Greece Gesell S21 Sutton Mgr Tattooed Lady Mabel Chicago Army Air Corps Mediterranean Middle East Command Raiway RAF Wellington Skaggs & Company Grafton Print Shop Oregon the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Bell Srsteal
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