Grafton blackout praised as satisfactory by officials
The June statewide Civilian Defense blackout in Charleston proceeded with alarms and mock bombs to test the system. About 70 000 OCD members activated as signals ran from yellow to blue to red with all clear at 10 15 p m. Authorities commended public cooperation and improved procedures over last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Control Center Board
Grafton
Chester Huff
Charleston
West Virginia
OCD Protective Organization
Walter R. Mitchell
OCD
South Charleston
War Bonds and family income guide for workers
A reformulated message suggests about half of families have two workers and urges calculating how much beyond 10 percent of income can be allocated to War Bonds each payday as a disciplined savings plan.
Military notices from uniform arrivals and promotions
Word arrives from Paris Island that Marine Pvt Russell H Butcher has begun basic training. Marine Pvt Richard R White returns to New River after leave with his wife and parents. John B Warder becomes 1st Lieutenant in the US Army stationed at Fort Lewis. Staff Sgt William T Bolyard Jr promoted to Tech Sergeant at Jefferson Barracks. Paul W Sinsel moved from Fort Hayes Reception Center to Camp McQuaide California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Island
S. C
Russell Butcher
East Wilford Street
Pvt
Russell H. Butcher
U.S. Marines
New River
Marine Pvt
Richard R. White
N.C
Robert R. White
Ray White
Brownlow Park
John B. Warder
Hugh Warder
Maple Avenue
US Army
Fort Lewis
Tacoma
Washington
William T. Bolyard, Jr
Sgt. Bolyard
Jefferson Barracks
Technical Training Command
The
Air Corp
Fort Hayes
Paul W. Sinsel
Pearl Street
Camp McQuaide
California
Deeds Recorded In County And Circuit Offices
Two deeds of trust filed in the county clerk and circuit clerk offices were placed on record in the Courthouse. A June 1 1948 deed of trust between James F Barcus and wife Sarah of Grafton to Jul ian Price and James B Miller trustees was recorded June 19 1943 with Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company Greensboro NC as beneficiary. A trust deed by Arnold R Lake and wife Mryde to M J Yager trustee dated June 24 was filed yesterday. An administrative suit issued chancery summons to C C Richman administrator of Augusta Westfall deceased versus Wilton Westfall Simpson James Westfall Simpson Zada Ridenour Grafton Maude Stevens Astor Domestic and Foreign Discount Corporation New York City Joseph H Galicich and W Merle Watkins administrator of James Nisbet deceased. The suit is dated today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Barcus
Sarah
Grafton
Julian Price
James B. Miller
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company
Greensboro
N. C
Arnold R. Lake
Mryde
M. J. Yager
C. C. Richman
Augusta Westfall
Wilton Westfall
Simpson
James Westfall
Zada Ridenour
Grafton and Maude Stevens
Astor
Domestic and Foreign Discount Corporation
Corporation of
New
Europe on brink as Allied push looms in Med theater
News brief reports Allied operations in the Mediterranean and notes Italy near invasion. German forces along Hitler's southern ramparts from Salonika to the French coast accelerate preparations to counter expected Allied assault. The text reflects Allied momentum and Axis defense readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Italy
Hitler
Europe
Salonika Penninsula
Greece
French Mediterranean
Missing 14 Year Old Girl In Syracuse
Vera Jean Rhubright aged 14 of Syracuse has been reported missing since last Sunday June 27 at 7 p.m. She was visiting her uncle Abe Tackett of 810 West Main Street for about two weeks and was last seen walking alone toward Fairmont on Country Club Road. She is pale with blue eyes, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 110 pounds, wearing a red skirt white blouse white shoes no hose and a British tan purse with rimless octagon glasses. If found contact Tackett immediately with any information to locate her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Jean Rhubright
Syracuse
Abe Tackett
Main Street
Country Club Road
Fairmont
Tackett
B&O Reports Total Carloadings for Week Ended June 26 1943
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad handled 63 455 carloads in the week ended June 26 1943, with 34 540 loaded on line and 28 915 received from connections. The year earlier week totaled 67 748 with 40 428 on line and 27 320 from connections. The prior week ending June 19 showed 74 661 carloads, 43 250 loaded on line and 31 411 from connections. In 1930 the period had 64 173 carloads, 42 608 on line and 21 565 from connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Elks Induct Seventeen New Members in Fairmont Chapter
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held solemn induction ceremonies at the lodge hall under Fairmont's state degree team. Seventeen new members took secret vows and witnessed the event, followed by a buffet luncheon and stag party for Fairmont and Grafton attendees. Exalted Ruler Joseph Reed announced forthcoming projects and active roles for new members, with names to be published later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Fairmont
Grafton
Joseph Reed
Allied Forces Advance in Solomon Islands Strategy Discussed
The piece outlines Allied plans in the Solomons including Munda Rendova and Bougainville as possible targets and considers screening attacks to test Japanese will. It notes Guadalcanal and Russell Islands advances, Attu in the Aleutians, and Funafuti in the Ellice Islands as recent actions shaping current U S strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munda
Bougainville
Solomons
Rabaul
Les
Rendova
Guadalcanal
Solomons Chain
Russell Islands
Rendova Island
South Pacific
Russells
Japan
Attu Island
Aleutians
North Pacific
Attu
Funafuti
Ellice Islands
South Central Pacific
Evans Visits Chicago Furniture Market War Focused
Joe Evans of J. Lee Evans Furniture reports from Chicago that furniture firms are prioritizing war production with little emphasis on nonessentials. Bed room and dining room suites are scarce due to government wood purchases, living room sets are tight, and rug production is down. Local stock remains stronger than the national average, though civilian goods quotas may tighten markets. Evans attended military exhibits including a Ford-linked eight-seat glider, noted rationing talks, and dinner with Ensign Edgar M. Poe at Navy Pier before touring Pittsburgh suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Furniture Mart
Merchandise Mart
Joe Evans
J. Lee Evans Furniture Store
Evans
National Retail Furniture Association
One Lloyd Company
Ford Motor Company
Edgar M. Poe
Navy Pier
Navy
Marine Boys
Pittsburgh
Gene Krupa Narcotic Case Debated in San Francisco
San Francisco reports Gene Krupa, famed drummer, seeks dismissal of narcotics related charges citing jeopardy and ongoing jail time in a case involving his 20 year old valet Join Patenkos who admitted bringing marijuana to the hotel. Krupa pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and is serving a 90 day sentence while the valet remains missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hepcat
Gene Krupa
Throbbing Drums
J. W. Ehrlich
Krupa
Patenkos
FBI
Lewis County Board of Ed HAL hearings continue for superintendent
The Lewis County Board of Education airs hearings into Superintendent Marion G. Rogers on charges of insubordination and neglect of duty. Rogers, ousted March 5, sought a fair panel, while counsel alleged bias. Reinstated June 17 after Supreme Court reversal, new charges filed that date as witnesses were to be summoned per Rogers request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Marion G. Rogers
Lewis County
Rogers
Lewis County Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Greeks Riot Riots and Axis Movements Reported Across Europe
A war update notes German forces securing positions along the Salonika peninsula and possible Bucharest evacuation plans as air raid precautions. Reports cite reinforced Ax lines in southern Italy and Sicily, Sardinia, and France with Rommel massing troops in the Rhone valley. Tass says Italy orders mobilization of Sicily residents amid Allied threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grang
Sicily
Sardinia
Eden
House of Commons
Britain
Rome
Italy
RAF
Reggio Calabria
Strait of
Messina
Allied
North Africa
Sicilian
Europe
U. S
le Mans
France
Paris
Harold H. Balfour
Air
Reich
Germany
Russia
Berlin
Staraya
Velikie Luki
Orel Coronado
Calif— Navy
Knox
China
Owchihkow
Yangtze River
Balkans
Salonika
Bucharest
Erwin Rommel
Rhone
Moscow
Tass
Hearing improvement test offered by Curine Ear Drops
Wanted men and women who are hard of hearing to take a simple risk free hearing test. If temporarily deafened or bothered by ringing due to ear wax, try Curine Ear Drops as many report restored hearing. Money back guarantee at Malone's Drug & Chemical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone’s Drug & Chemical Co
Food subsidy rollback debated by conference group
The conference group endorsed administration plans to subsidize food production via a buying selling system and to liquidate obligations by Aug. 1. Congress would decide on subsidies above 150 million dollars while continued supports for canning, vegetable oils, and meat price controls would be allowed. WLB backed the program but warned wage stabilization hinges on living cost ceilings amid rising food prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
HOUSE
Congress
Maloney
D.-Conn
Buller
R.-Neb
WLB
National War Labor Board
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Control Board
Fire Department
Delmar Heck
First Ward
West Side
Zone 3
Zone 2
Pruntytown
Charles E. Burke
Huff
Harold Fetty
Heck
Skaggs & Company
Opera House
Feaurte No
Country Club
B&o
ELKS
U. S. Maritime Service
James
William Shirley
Bluefield
West Va
Lewis County Board OF ED
Hal Hearings
Asia
Wly
Fort Pitt Shoese
Jeés
Standard Garage Co
B. F. Martin
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