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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
6
Paris dispatch describes Premier Clemenceau crediting half an hour of morning gymnastics for his stamina. Leroy, his gymnastic master, leads a demanding routine to keep the statesman fit for duty, even during German offensives.
The Taylor County Woman's Victory Loan Committee lists city and county district chairs led by Mrs J B Moran Booths Creek District Mrs Fred Whitescarver Court House District Mrs J H Plesher Fetterman District Mer M Blair Flemington District Miss Mabel Curry Kuellaville District Itt Atnrray Mason. The drive ends with a public list of participants. The article notes the launching of the battleship a distant world event.
A large crowd attended the Loyal Order of Moose memorial at Brinkman’s opera house in Grafton. Hon John J Lentz of Columbus spoke passionately on purity progress and global progress, praising Moose aid during WWI and future peace efforts. The ceremony included music by John Marville and others, a roll call of 39 deceased members, and a closing benediction.
Twenty five members gathered at the Central Hotel for a cod luncheon and brief talks. Discussions covered repairs to the cemetery road from the Tamlington residence to the old gate, Latrobe Street improvements, and bids for city work. Commissioner Hanway noted pending ordinance adoption, while the Liberty Loan committee reported $49,200 subscribed, most from the city, with about $5,000 remaining. The War Trophies train display was noted.
Washington reports April sees several West Virginia units returning home including the 10th Division and medical detachments, with Pennsylvania National Guard members arriving in New York aboard the Minnesotan. The West Virginia and Western Ponpa groups are highlighted alongside exhibits on a moving train, featuring a Hazel Atlas Mund display and a jazz band for spectators. Ada Mae Weadie daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Boalt of West Washington Street shows improvement after a sickness, bringing relief to anxious parents.
An American observer’s dispatch to the State Department describes Korean mutiny against Japanese rule, citing rumors that the former Emperor Yi died by suicide to thwart a marriage between Prince Kon and a Japanese princess. It outlines passive resistance plans, alleged abuses by Tokyo rule, and Koreans’ push for independence as unrest spreads.
Clarksburg West Virginia April 29 The reduced fatalities in and around mines for March total 18 with county breakdowns 5 McDowell 6 Fayette Raleigh 2 and Kanawha Logan Miner Taylor and Tucker each 1 Causes include paths of youth and coal mine cars mining machinery and misfortunes Operators seek new markets in the East and South and some new territory may be added to shipments in summer and autumn Reports suggest on hand stocks at the armistice signing are now fairly well contained and construction activity rises.
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