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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1944

Page

2

Giants May Get New Manager As Ott Is Called Up

The report notes Mel Ott being called up amid managerial speculation as Lou Boudreau faces spring duties with the Indians in Metairie. It mentions Johnny Lindell and other players reporting to training camps, with details on arrivals, health, and early camp activities across multiple sites including Atlantic City and Lakewood.

Giants Mel Ott Lou Boudreau Cleveland Indians Metairie Lakewood Boudreau Johnny Lindell Newark Yankees Atlantic City hNe Atlantic Nets Wilmington Detsa Phillies Coaker College Park M. D Washington Senators Stan “Spence George Case Bloomington Cicemnist Reds David Gidy Tony Criscola Walker Max Marshal Lafayette Ind Paul Calvett Cleveland Jim Devin Bob Collins Vankge Collins N. J Ewald Pyle Harry Feldman Cliff Melton Bui? Voiselle Keri Miler Ken Brondell Chanta Todiy al Simniong Bear Mountain Howard Veeitee Cepokty Iee

Dodds Overcomes Hazards To Mark Mile Records

Chicago runner Gil Dodds, known as a modest seminary student, set a mile record at 4:06.4 in the Bankers' mile at a Chicago relay meet. He beat rival Bill Hulse after a cautious start, overcoming fear of inside track danger and a past near-fall two years earlier. Dodds plans another race in Cleveland while prioritizing preaching.

Bucky O'Connor Chicago Gil Dodds Ittle Divinity Dodds Bill Hulse Boston Parson Hulse New York A. C. Star Greg Rice Ruper Cleveland

Notice to Redeem Delinquent Property in Taylor County West Virginia

Legal notices warn L N Davis heirs and other claimants that a deed will be issued to Clarence Simmons or Graf Ton Loan Co for parcels in Taylor County if redemption before May 31 1944 is not completed. Totals include sheriff sale, taxes, survey, and service fees totaling 52.71 dollars with interest to May 31 1944. Also includes a separate notice for James McEldowney seeking a state license to carry firearms and a Commissioner of Accounts notice for estates of William R Rogers and Fannie E Loar with pending claims due by September 20 1944.

E. C. St. Clair Taylor County State of W. Va L. N. Davis H. C. Davis R. B. Davis Emma Prim Renj. L. Davis Clarence Simmons Court House Benj. L. Davis Ruth Bryan Mary Bentleton Esther Markle Dorothy Moore Ning, McDonald Maud Vanneman Joseph Jaco J. H. Rutherford Sallie Jaco Ruthford Graf‘ton Loan Co Wood Grafton East District Sallie Jaco Taylor West Virginia Eddie Circuit Court Said Harrison National Carbon Company, Inc City of Clarksburg James McEldowney William R. Rogers Parrish Building West Main Street Grafton John K. Burdett Fannie E. Loar John K

Classified rates and notice from James McEldowney

Classified rates show two and a half cents per word for first insertion and one and a half cents for each additional insertion with a $0.05 minimum. Advertisements must be consecutive in style. notices by James McEldowney mark a near Bridge Town locale and residency.

Sentine Sentinel

Roosevelt Faces Vote on Federal Ballot Plan Controversy

The White House weighed responses from governors as a Senate vote continued on a federal ballot measure. Officials from New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and others debated allowing service members to vote under a 1942 framework, while Gov. Edward Martin urged action before July 15 to grant absentee voting rights to all in service. John W. Brickst of Ohio urged full state absentee privileges and support for a federal ballot to aid military voters.

White House Aio South Carolina Tennessee Michigan Texas Wyoming Oregon Roosevelt Wediston Perronnel New York Ohio Pennsylvania Edward Martin John W. Brickst Uber

Emergency trading echoes in spring camp notes

Yankees scramble for catchers with Dickey in navy Hemsley on the farm Glenn Garbark and Collins join the roster Dodgers seek Sukeforth behind the plate Giants count a dozen receivers as replacements and veterans. Decoy De McCoy Rush Brown from Sioux Falls touts a large mounted pickerel trick that lures away small fish. Utah youths at Kentucky game march to Garden with a 19 year old, 6 3 roster. Lautenschlaeger elected president of New Orleans junior sports association. Hockey players in playoffs guaranteed pay. Gil Dodds to preach instead of Red Cross meet. Lieut Jim Birr scores 635 in 34 and Ot­t o Apel moves to Sampson naval station. Detroit scout Robert Mayence backs a 800 batting average in service baseball.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Yankees Bill Dickey Rollie Hemsley Joe Glenn Mike Garbark Bob Collins Dodgers Mickey Owen Clyde Sukeforth Giants Jersey City de McCoy Rush Brown Sioux Falls 8.D Rush Brown Utah Kentucky Utes Bob and Lewis Lester Lautenschlaeger Tulane New Orleans Junior Sports Association Gil Dodds Brooklyn Red Cross Cleveland Smithville South Pacific Robert Mayence Gilbert Island Taraws

State Ballot Certification and Oil Supply Note

A fragment notes that personnel may not receive a state ballot without certification by the governor that a federal ballot meets statute. It also states the United States supplies about 76 percent of oil used by the United Nations.

United States United Nations

Ford Breaks Own Record in Yale 2200 Yard Sprint

Yale coach Bob Kiphuth watched Alan Ford edge to a new mark in the 300 yard freestyle at Yale pool on Saturday night. Ford officially clocked 50.6 seconds, with recent timing at 49.7 seconds in an earlier context, drawing cheers from a 2100 crowd and praise from Kiphuth as the fastest free man in swimming history.

Lou Black New Haven Conn Bob Kiphuth Yale Alan Ford Kiphuth Ford Balboa Alan Pord

Morgenthau hails new proposal as well conceived and planned

Treasury Secretary Morgenthau praises the new proposal calling it a great boon to the country. He says it is well conceived and intelligently planned. Chairman George of Georgia comments as the discussion continues with Millikin of Illinois featured in the committee.

Widly Tor Millikin R-Cole Treasury Morgenthau George D-Ga

Armstrong Favored In 10 Round Welterweight Bout

Former holder of three fifth crowns Armstrong is a strong favorite at 3-1 to beat Frankie Wills of Washington in a scheduled 10 round welterweight scrap. Weigh-ins place both at about 145 pounds. Washington backers expect a tough test from Willis who has shown unpredictability against strong opposition.

Frankie Wills Washington Armstrong Willis

Record attendance at state tourney in Morgantown

West Virginia state basketball tournament posted a record total of 12,035 admissions over two days, marking the largest attendance for the scholastic cage program. Huntington Central claimed the title with a 20 year dominance, while Beckley and Princeton were runners up amid several upsets.

Morgantown West Virginia Huntington Central Roy M. Hawley Ieckley Beckley Wheeling Washington Irving Clarksburg South Charleston Princeton Keyser Moundisville Downing

Law aimed at simplifying bills moves to White House

Report notes the simplification legislation is expected to pass and be sent to the White House before Congress recesses for the political conventions next summer. The brief highlights the legislative milestone as lawmakers anticipate final action and a presidential signature.

White House Congress

Modern Home Bargain on Maple Avenue and More

Property moving rapidly with prices rising. Knotts Avenue offering $1600.09 payable $500 cash and balance monthly. E Main Street rooms bath furnace. Maple Avenue with garage and two lots priced at $2850 on easy terms. Modern home recently built at $4750 on terms. We can arrange payments to fit income.

Monroe St Knotts Avenue Maple ‘Avenue

Postseason Court Opens Busy Week at Madison Square Garden

In New York March 20 Kentucky and Utah join Oklahoma A&M in a doubleheader at MSG to kick off a busy postseason week. The quarterfinals of the National Invitation Tournament proceed with four survivors set to play Wednesday semifinals, while eastern titles loom as Dartmouth meets Catholic University and Temple faces Ohio State Friday. The winners advance to the eastern crown game, and the NCAA and NIT finals align for March 28 and March 30 with the national crown in view.

New York Kentucky Oklahoma Aggies Utah Canisius Madison Square Garden

Legal Notice of Property Redemption and Sale Details

Legal notice states Earl Thomas, purchaser, holds deed rights to 50-25 A Glade Run Knottsville District property sold by Taylor County Sheriff for delinquency. He will receive deed after June 1 1944 unless redeemed by May 31 1944. Redeem amount includes sheriff sale, taxes, survey report and service list totaling several dollars.

Taylor County W. Va Ross Bradley Everett Shroyer Otis B. Shroyer Mary D. Bradley Earl ‘Thomas Glade Run Knottsville John K. Bradley

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