Balcony for field-house proposed at Grafton High
Taylor County Board of Education plans balcony expansion to Riverside drive field-house to ease overflow for tournaments and regular games. Architect Carlton Wood of Clarksburg preparing plans as cost remains the main obstacle, with an architect's estimate due soon. Doors open 6 30 for public sales. season ticket holders admitted first.
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Riverside Drive
Grafton High School
Taylor County Board of Edication
Carlton Wood
Clarksburg
E. G. Kuhn
Grafton High
Torlock Rasmussen
Capacity crowds expected for two night engagement
The article notes that seats cannot be held for late arrivals and a full house is anticipated for both nights due to strong advance ticket sales indicating high demand and high turnout.
France Plans Cautious Stance on Czech Crisis
French officials said Paris kept a neutral line on the Czech situation while monitoring developments. Foreign Minister George Bonnet discussed the European crisis with Mar hall Henri Petain, who departs for Burgos tonight as France’s ambassador to Nationalist Spain.
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NAZP
Robert Coulondre
Berlin
Germany
Bonnet
Great Britain
Poland
Foreign Ministry
Coulondre
France
George Bonnet
Marchal Henri Petain
Spain
Burgos
Knights of Columbus Plan Special Meeting
Joseph Maske grand knight announces a special meeting of East Main street council in the council chambers at 8 30 p m. Officers describe the session as of utmost importance and invite non members to attend. Members are urged to be present.
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Knights of Columbus
East Main Street
Joseph Maske
How Women in Their 40s Can Attract Men
Advice targets women during middle age fearing loss of appeal from 88 to bt and mood changes. Suggests air, sleep, and a vegetable tonic to aid nerves and vitality. Recommends Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a reliable remedy for women facing menopause related discomfort.
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Ana
Pinkham
Eni
Former Grafton Man Dies at Texas Ranch Home
Edward K. Smith aged 65, once of Grafton, died at his sister Myrtle Smiths ranch near Sweetwater Texas on a date in March. He was a former B and O employee. Surviving relatives include sisters Mrs Ethel Cornwell and Miss Lula Smith of Wheeling and local cousins Mrs W N Burdett, Miss Kate Smith, and Mrs Allie Chamberlain. Local relatives have been advised.
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Edward K. Smith
Myrtle Smith
Sweetwater
Texas
George
Emily Mallonee Smith
Grafton
Ethel Cornwell
Lula Smith
Wheeling
W. N. Burdett
Kate Smith
Allie Chamberlain
Operators Draft Reply To Proposals Of Union
Bituminous coal operators met to day to draft a reply to miners proposals for higher wages and shorter hours over the next two years. The group stayed silent ahead of a joint conference with the United Mine Workers of America this afternoon. Union plans include a 50 cent per hour wage increase a six hour day a five day week 200 working days a year and two weeks vacation.
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New York
United Mine Workers of America
Airplane Club Meet Postponed To March 28
The Black Hawk Model Airplane club held a short meeting at the Recreation Center on Latrobe Street. New members joined the discussion of Problems in Model Building. The flying meet was postponed to March 28 to allow time for model construction. Information to enter the meet is available at 106 Latrobe Street Recreation Center.
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Black Hawk Model Airplane Club
Latrobe Street
River recedes after crest at Wheeling
The Ohio River fell from a 25.7 foot crest at Wheeling on March 15, about nine feet below flood stage. Authorities reported the crest and subsequent drop as the river receded from major flooding levels.
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Wheeling
Ohio
Jackie Denies Case Settled In Hollywood News
Jackie Coogan, seeking a movie job in Hollywood, denied reports of a property settlement with his mother. He claimed the talks and alleged split of his $4 million earnings are unclear and skeptical of a fair court settlement. He noted his fortune had dwindled to about $225,000 to $300,000.
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Hollywood
Jackie Coogan
Jackie
Lillian
Coogan Bernstein
Arthur L. Bernstein
Soviet Army Is Prepared for Rapid Retaliation
Moscow reports wartime readiness as Voroshilov proclaims a vastly augmented Red Army and Air Force ready to swiftly punish aggression. New planes can climb 50 000 feet and bombs total 6160 tons in a single flight, with strength doubling since 1914. The note cites August victory on the Siberia Korea frontier and defends against claims of Soviet weakness from purges.
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Wade Werner
Moscow
Klementi E. Vorosh- Hoff
Communist Party
Czecho-Slovakia
Munich
Soviet Union
Europe
Hitler
Joseph Stalin
Russia
Voroshilott
Augustictory
Germany
Red Army
Manchoukuo
Siberia-Korea- Manchoukuo
Michail Nikhilevich
Tukhachevsky
Doctor Holt Improves After Pneumonia Attack
Weston report says Dr. Matthew S. Holt, 88, father of U. S. Senator Rush D. Holt, showed improvement today from bronchial pneumonia. Senator Holt and his sister Mrs. Jane Chase remained at his bedside.
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Weston
Matthew S. Holt
U. S
Rush D. Holt
Holt
Jane Chase
Duquesne Coach Resigns Abruptly After 1936 Tenure
John P. Little Clipper Smith resigns today as head football coach and athletic director at Duquesne University. His departure ends a tenure begun in 1936 after succeeding Christy Flanagan. His reasons were not announced. Smith had previously coached at Trinity College North Carolina State Newark Academy and Georgetown.
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Pittsburgh
John P. ‘Little Clipper Smith
Duquesne University
Smith
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Trinity College
North Carolina State
Newark
N. J
Georgetown
Christy Flanagan
Flanagan
Mussolini Holds Cabinet Meeting on Czecho Slavic Crisis
Rome reports Premier Mussolini met with his cabinet as the government discussed Germany extending protection over the Czech Slovak republic. Observers noted early cabinet gathering hinted at talks on the eastern European situation with Hungary's move toward Carpatho Ukraine. Italian media adopted a milder tone, praising developments but avoiding earlier jubilation over Axis gains.
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Rome
Mussolinii
Germany
Italy
Europe
Stefani
Mussolini
Il Popolo di Roma
Prague
Munich
Child Who Played With Matches Fatally Burned
Four year old Taelma Dolores Drummond died today after her clothes caught fire while she played with matches in her yard. She lived on Davisson's Run about four miles from Clarksburg. Her death marks the third burn fatality in Harrison county this year.
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Clarksburg
Taelma Dolores Drummond
Davisson
Collins Announces Red Cross Radio Broadcast
Frank C Collins chairman of the Taylor county Red Cross announces a 9 30 to 10 p m broadcast on the MES chain featuring an interview on the early history of the Red Cross and life saving instruction with Commodore W E Longfellow The program titled Famous First Facts aims to educate listeners on notable firsts in Red Cross history.
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Frank C. Collins
Tayloriy County
The
American Red Cross
MES
Red Cross Life Saving Instruction
Commodore Wi E. Longfellow
Russia says Japan may sail fishing fleet April 10
Russia warns that Japan could send its fishing fleet to Siberian grounds by April 10 if no settlement is reached on fishing privileges. The Soviet navy may escort up to 20000 Japanese fishermen to the area and some ships have moved toward Korean bases amid talk of a possible clash. Tokyo hopes for an 11th hour settlement despite past open breaks.
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Ing
Japan
Soviet Union
Siberia
Tokyo
World's Tonic advertised as nerve and bowel aid
An old advertisement urges steady nerves with a time proven tonic for all ages. It claims World's Tonic builds resistance calms nerves aids bowel action and requires no extra pills. Sold at Union Drug Co and other drug stores.
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Union Drug Co
Red Cros Pharmacy
Love Drug Co
Grafton Drug and Chemical Co
Central Drug Store
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