County Court Acts to Prevent Isolation of Section
The Taylor county court agreed to reopen the South Grafton span during the bridge repair hours to prevent isolation of Knottsville district. Traffic will be light, with one car per span allowed and guards assigned by both city and county. State officials seek federal aid, citing national defense relevance due to the nearby Tygart dam.
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Knottsville
Bridge Street
Taylor County
South Grafton
Taylor County Board of Trade
E. H. McDaigh
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
P. F. Gillispie
Ich
Parkview
Carr China Company Pottery
Tygartiver
Bailey
Charleston
W. J. Hussion
Deleole E Oto Waugh
Ernest L. Bailey
Federal Bureau of Roads
Tygart Dam
Cross Bill in Pending Divorce Case Filed
An answer and cross bill in the divorce suit of Virginia L. Sapp as Howard L. Sapp have been filed by Wyckoff and Wyckoff in Taylor county circuit court. The defendant denies the plaintiff's charges and seeks divorce, alleging marital dissatisfaction over work hours and desertion.
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Virginia L. Sapp
Howard L. Sapp
Wyckoff and Wyckoff
Taylor County
Golden Lady Arrives to Offer Blood for Gainer Crisis
The famous donor Rose McMullin known as the Golden Lady was en route to Grafton to donate blood for Martha Jolliffe Gainer, 38, battling a streptococcal bloodstream infection and possible heart involvement. Tests will confirm compatibility and transfusions may begin to halt the illness.
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Martha Jolliffe Gainer
Rose McMullin
Golden Lady
Maple Avenue
Grafton
Curtis D. Lambert
Philippi
Mc Friend
Mullin
Chicago
Harold L. Noble
We the People
Alderson Broaddus offers statewide college scholarships
Alderson Broaddus College trustees approved a new program awarding $100 to one high school senior from each West Virginia school who ranks at least fourth in class. The freshman year scholarship can lead to regular work scholarships in years two to four. Plans aim to enroll at least sixty new students this fall and consider academics leadership extracurriculars and athletics in selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippi
West Virginia
Alderson-Broaddus College
John W. Elliott
Presient
Alderson - Broaddust
Alderson- Broaddus
Pallbearers Named for William S. Wren Funeral
Pallbearers for William S. Wren were announced for tomorrow afternoon at Bartlett Funeral Home with interment in Bluemont cemetery. Active bearers include Joseph Hussion C F W Kunst B Frank Davisson H F Church Martin Pendergast Louis Greenwald Chase Michaels and Clarence Dotson. Honorary pallbearers are Richard Manning Clarence Leith Gordon Ridenour W H Rendel Fred Haymond A Leuthardt A J Mason W Merle Watkins John Bradford John Ford B F Sayre and Leo B Crane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Wren
Bartlett Funeral
Bluemont Cemetery
Joseph Hussion
C. F. W. Kunst
B. Frank Davisson
H. F. Church
Martin Pendergast
Louis Greenwald
Chase Michaels
Clarence Dotson
Richard Manning
Clarence Leith
Gordon Ridenour
W. H. Rendel
Fred Haymond
A. Leuthardt
A. J. Mason
W. Merle Watkins
John Bradford
John Ford
B. F. Sayre
Leo B. Crane
Young Lafon Receives Gavel From Late Senator
Charleston March 4 The nine year old Richard Lafon received a memento of his father William M Lafon a long serving state senator from Union Lafon died February 4 while representing the 10th district Senate President Byron Randolph said he sent the gavel used as president in 1939 to the boy reflecting his late father's senate days
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Charleston
Mar
Richard Lafon
Senate
Byron Randolph
William M. Lafon
Union
Lafon
Baptists Strive for Bigger Sunday School Growth
The First Baptist Church marks six months in the Church School Advance with the Northern Baptist convention. In cooperation, a local church aims to boost attendance from 182 to 250 this coming Sabbath and invites all Baptists to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Northern Baptist Convention
Tast-Smuday
Kee Bill Seeks Vessels For Coal Trade
In Washington on March 4 a bill by Representative Kee of West Virginia proposes the Maritime Commission build 20 vessels to carry coal, wheat and other commodities to South American ports and other markets to secure facilities for bituminous coal producers to enter those markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maritime Commission
House of Representative
Kee
D.W. Va
Kentucky Miner Dies After Saturday Shooting
George Hurley a 35 year old miner of Majestic Kentucky died in Williamson hospital from bullet wounds suffered in a Saturday altercation. Sheriff D L Keel said Frank Robinette 35 has been charged with the slaying and a hearing is set for Friday.
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Williamson, Mar
George Hurley
Majestic
Williamson
D. L. Keel
Pike County
Kentucky
Frank Robinette
Nazi Raiders Bomb Cardiff Newcastle Harbors in Blitz
British reports say German raiders bombed docks and factories at Cardiff and attacked Newcastle and airfields north of London. The high command claimed sinking a 3,000-ton ship off the southern coast and stopping another merchant vessel east of Aberdeen, with incendiaries and explosives causing civilian casualties and property damage.
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Newcastle
Berlin
Cardiff
Wales
London
High Command
Germany
Daily War Bulletin
England
Aberdeen
Hebrides
Legion Plans Oratory Meet This Weekend
The American Legion hosts an oratorical contest in the Grafton High auditorium Friday at 1 40 PM as part of the fourth annual national high school contest. Janet Crickard of Elkins and Betty Turvander of the local school compete to represent the district in the state contest. The program features the band under John Evans and remarks by legion leaders.
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The
American Legion
Grafton
Veterans’ Organization
Legion
Betty Turvander
Janet Crickard
Elkins High School
Fourth Legion
Taylor, Barbour
Randolph
Tucker
America
George Vogel
Americanism Committee
the Legion
Dallas Wolfe
James Guth
Tayldér
John Evans
Galloway Raid Brings Four Into Custody
In a joint operation by federal, state, and local officers, a raid on three bootlegging dens in Galloway Friday night led to four arrests for possession of moonshine liquor wine and beer. Those detained are Feliciano Fernandez 67 unemployed coal miner Mrs Mary Chech 45 and her son Jerry 18 and Louis Manfredi 55. They were arraigned Saturday before U S Commissioner M H Smith in Elkins and held for the March term in Wheeling Federal Court.
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Philippi
Galloway
Clarksburg
Elkeins
Internal Revenue
Feliciano Fernandez
Mary Chech
Jerry
Louis Manfredi
Desrons
U. S
M. H. Smith
Elkins
Wheeling
Non-Support Case Ends As Payments Promised
James Lee Trimble of Rosemont was released after agreeing to pay 50 monthly in two equal installments for the support of his wife Alleda and seven children aged from two and a half months to 13 years. Warrant dismissals were conditioned on payments due on the third and 18th of each month. A separate nonpayment action against Mary L. Browns R. R. Brown was set for hearing this afternoon.
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Alleda
James Lee Trimble
Rosemont
Court of Justice of the Peace
George L. Jolliffe
Francis L. Warder
Trimble
Noin
Mary L. Brown
R. R. Brown
Ona Jefferys
Westerman Residence Destroyed by Fire Near Westerman
A fire started by a defective flue destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Skiles near Westerman early yesterday. The house burned to the ground and all belongings were lost. Skiles, unemployed, is father to six children. Son Frank Skiles, 19, suffered a shoulder burn while returning inside to aid an ill brother who could not leave. The family woke to smoke and crackling wood in the attic.
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George Skiles
Westerman
Skiles
Frank Skiles
Taxpayers cheer as income tax season brings fewer complaints
Washington reports brighter mood at tax time with fewer grumblers in cities like Philadelphia and Richmond. Officials note last year’s refunds rose to 173,476 totaling 65,226,728 while defenses funding drives shift focus to added IRS staff and free advice to ensure quick, line by line completion of returns.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Richmond
Treasury
Two Appraisers Named For Frank Leslie Estate
Back before the Taylor county court’s regular March session yesterday, two appraisers were chosen to replace two deceased named in the estate of the late Frank Leslian. The appraisers selected are Walter Stevens and Howard Smith.
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Taylor County Court
Frank Lesliean
Walter Stevens
Howard Smith
Weather Shrinks Turnout In City Election Storm Sweeps Polls
A snowstorm kept voters away as only a few tallies were recorded at noon at two West Side outlets, Chevrolet garage and West Side school, with South Grafton showing heavier, ex mayor King backers active. Officials warned returns by about seven.
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West Side
Chevrolet
Grafton
Charles O. King
King
Sentinel
No. 580
Election Board
Latrobe Street
Strike halts needed work at Wright Field
The War department said a general AFL building trades strike at Wright Field Dayton halted about 5.9 million dollars of construction. Work on wind tunnel torque stand radio lab and dynamometer lab ceased as the Pennner Installation Co resumed a 36 800 dollar electrical contract prompting the protest.
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Washington
War Department
AFL Building Trades Union
Wrightfield
Dayton
Ohio
United States
Department
Wright Field
Army Air Corps
AFL
Aircraft Radio Laboratory
Wright Well
Penner Installation Corporation
New York City
APL Building Trades Council Walkout Tied to AFL CIO Dispute
The APL Building Trades council in Dayton Ohio previously walked out citing a long standing rift between the AFL and the Penner corporation. The department noted the five Penner employees belonged to a CIO union.
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Auion Field
APL Building Trades Council
Dayton
Ohio
AFL
Penner Corporation
CIO
Unemployment laws changed across states in 1934
Substantial advances may be made this year in America’s unemployment insurance program. At least 21 states are considering extending compensation laws to include more workers or raise benefits. Several bills address protections for strikers under certain conditions and introduce merit rating or experience systems for employers.
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Chicago
America
Associated Press
Tennessee
West
Virginia
Vermont
Georgia
North Carolina
Ohio
Indiana
Massachusetts
Delaware
Connecticut
Ilinois
Montana
West Virginia
New ‘Hampshire
Maryland
Missouri
Maine
California
Oregon
Tennessee Assembly
Nevada
New Jersey
Month better for railroad traffic at B and O
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad moved 216175 freight cars in February 1941 with 13964 loaded on line and 6592 from connections. This exceeds 1930 totals by 33196 cars, while January and March figures show fluctuating loads and year over year comparisons. Week ending March 1 1941 tallied 8785 cars, up from last year’s 45073 and prior week 50024, with 28633 loaded on line and 20149 from connections.
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Baltimore and Ohio Hall Road
Great Reduction Listed In Logan County Forest Fires
District Forester W A McNees told Logan and Boone county coal operators landowners and sportsmen that Logan woodlands experienced only 14 fires last year versus 172 in 1939. He said the reduction can be credited to forest fire control efforts though figures are approximate and the public’s role is noted.
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Logan
Mar
Districk Forester
W. A. McNees
Boone County
Logan Woodlands
McNess
Court Fight Over Bridge Control Destined
Huntington March 4 A real fight over control of the Huntington Chesapeake bridge spanning the Ohio river appeared likely as a plan to transfer stock to the Lawrence County Bridge Commission showed failure. John T. Diederich for the commission and Gebhardt of First Hunt National Bank stated enough stock was pledged for the transfer, but the project stalled.
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Huntington
Hiton-Chesapeake
Ohio River
John T. Diederich
Lawrence County
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Broaddus College
Baptists
Oratory
Grafton High School
Busy Bee
Crescent Club
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Newark
Plainfield
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Grafton Drug and Chemical Co
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