Two Grafton Seniors to Receive Legion Citizenship Awards
Miss Sarah Kirby and Wayne Knotts of Grafton Senior High will receive American Legion Citizenship awards at a pre graduation assembly. Kirby, active in Commercial club Girl Reserves National Honor Society and Student Council is employed at Malone drug store. Knotts, senior class president and Hi Y vice president, serves as secretary treasurer of the Letterman's club assistant band director and member of NHS and Thespians. The two were elected by class vote for the annual award promoting better citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Kirby
Paul B. Kirby
Forkview
Wayne Knotts
Walter Knotts
Blueville
Grafton Senior High School
American Legion
Miss Kirby
Commercial Club
Girl Reserves
Malone Drug Store
Young Knotts
Hi-Y
Letterman's Club
National Honor Society
Thespians
Osiris Temple Nobles Meet At Belevedere Club
Ninety eight nobles of the Osiris Temple from Fairmont Morgantown Wheeling Philipp Buckhannon and Newburg attended a banquet at the Belevedere club. Syria Temple nobles from Pittsburgh also joined. Officers were installed by the Upper Monongahela Valley Shrine club of Fairmont. Dr E J Heiskell Morgantown Shrine club president addressed the group. The Wheeling ceremonial on June 8 was discussed by attendees. Charles E Smith Wheeling and O Jay Fleming Grafton were past potentates present. Carl Johnson Wheeling chaired the petition committee. C E Gustkey Independence, current potentate, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Morgantown
Wheeling
Philipp
Buckhannon
Newburg
Belevedere Club
Pittsburgh
Monongahela Valley
E. J. Heiskell
Ford Sedan Stolen From Hawkins Residence Last Night
A 1936 Ford four door sedan owned by Ralph D Hawkins of 214 East Washington Street was reported stolen from the front of his residence between 10 30 and 11 30 p m last night according to City Police. Police said they are investigating but have not recovered the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph D. Hawkins
East Washington Street
City Hospital April payroll rises slightly over March
City Hall records reveal April payroll totaled $4,118.12, up $204.32 from March. Wages were paid to 19 nurses, five office workers, one lab technician, six housekeepers, seven cafeteria workers and three plant operators, with half-month totals of $2,023.45. Manager William Cobun cites part time work by an extra maid and seamstress as the main cause of the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
William Cobun
West Virginia Golden Horseshoe Test Given in County Schools
Twenty five eighth grade students at Graf ton Junior High and four colored pupils at Garrison School took the annual Golden Horseshoe test conducted by Mrs. Dolores B. Curry. Winners, three white and one colored, will receive pins. No capitol visit this year as wartime practices are not resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Grafton Junior High School
Garrison School
Dolores B. Curry
Taylor County
Frank G Virts Heads Eagles For Another Year
Frank G. Virts was reelected worthy president of the Grafton Aerie 2389 Fraternal Order of Eagles at a lodge meeting Thursday night. Andrew Smith as worthy vice president Garfield 8 Frey as worthy chaplain Leland Price as secretary John E Frey as treasurer William R Snodargass as worthy conductor Donald V Brady and Raymond Trader as miner and outer guards. Dorsey A Shingleton reelected trustee for three years C W Hauk elected for two years and C C Richman for one year. Installations set for Monday night June 6 with appointive officers listed then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Virts
Grafton Aerie
Order of Eagles
Andrew Smith
Garfield
Frey
Leland Price
John E. Frey
William R. Snodargass
Miner
Donald V. Brady
Raymond Trader
Dorsey A. Shingleton
C. W. Hauk
C. C. Richman
Four Grafton Men In U S Marine Corps
Four local men from Grafton are listed as serving two years with the United States Marines. Named are John Lanayney of Route 4, James Fitzwater of 118 West Street, James Turner of Route 2, and Charles Ed Montgomery of 319 Wington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
United States
Bury
John Atlaney
James Fitzwater
West Street
James Turner
Charles Ed Montgomery
Wington Street
Puzzled As. To What Happened To His Car
Junior H Lines of Wendel is puzzled whether a buddy borrowed his 1939 Dodge two door or a thief took it. He parked behind Evans' Hardware in the Masonic Parking Lot last night and found it missing about 9 p m. His keys were in the glove compartment as he told police. Patrolman Hugh Woodford is investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior H. Lines
Wendel
Evans
Hugh Woodford
Begin Resurfacing Work On Three City Streets
Harmon Brothers contractors have begun resurfacing Knotts Avenue Steel Street and Market Street after a weather delay. Mayor C. King said the project was held up for several weeks due to rain and wet conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Brothers
Knotts Avenue
Steel Street
Market Street
C. ©. King
Parsons Man Dies After Illness
Creed W. Minear, 77, a former House of Delegates member and Tucker County prominent businessman, died in a hospital after several months of illness. He was known for his public service and business leadership in the Tucker County area.
Custody Of Child Continued By DPA
A five year old boy alleged by Child Welfare to be neglected appeared in juvenile court for further hearing. The court decided the child would remain in the custody of the Department of Public Assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Assistance
City Police Report April Arrest Totals
City police recorded 100 arrests in April per Police Chief Joe Mask. Of these 73 were drunks, with three for resisting arrest, four on complaint, six for loitering, three for disorderly conduct, one for disturbance, one juvenile, two traffic, two speeding, one for warrant, one for blocking a fire truck, one for prowling, and two for attempted robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mask
Wee Admiral race decision looms at Derby Downs
At Derbytown crowds press into the Downs as Wee Admiral may be withdrawn before the 4:30 p.m scratches deadline due to gooey going. Arthur Brent says he will decide in his own mind, while spectators brace for possible rain amid busy bars and hotel lobbies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Arthur Brent
Wee Admiral
Derbytown
Joe Stevens
Confessionaire
Lord B Captures Wide Open Derby In Post 3 Start
The Kentucky Derby field bustled with stars including Elizabeth Arden's Maine Chance entry and Santa Anita winner Bahram. Lord B, ridden by Eddie Arcaro on a longshot fence, faced a crowded stretch with 17 rivals and a challenging post position as the race unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Truman
Henri Bonnet
Treasury
Fred Vinson
Tom Clark
Maine Chance Farm
Elizabeth Graham
Elizabeth Arden
Lord Boswell
Bahram
Swiftie
Eddie Arcaro
Lord B
Spring Band Concert at Grafton Senior High School
A spring band concert is scheduled at Grafton Senior High School on Tuesday May 7 at 8 15 p m with admission priced at 35 cents and 50 2 (likely misread).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Senior High School
Hatoyama faces claims over prewar stance and Pearl Harbor praise
MacArthur is cited as a liberal party tool by Hatoyama who once lauded Pearl Harbor as a great victory and praised Hitler and Mussolini in prewar writings. He says he was urged by liberal leader Kuhara to resist the directive and questions if the order bars his presidency of the Liberal Party, which won a slight plurality in the April 10 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Dent
Japan
Liberal
Hatoyama
Pearl Harbor
Hitler
Mussolini
Etsujiro Kuhara
Liberal Party
Lberal
May 30 Memorial Day Observance Aims Big Turnout
Committee urges all stores to close May 30 and asks businesses to decorate and display flags for the first peacetime Memorial Day in five years. Chairman Mugler says the event could be the biggest attraction in years with many ex servicemen slated to attend, drawing people from the Monongahela Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mugler
Monongahela Valley
Prisoner Willie Francis Seeks Delay In Execution
In a Baton Rouge interview Willie Francis, held for murder, described the slain man as a swell guy and claimed the shooting was not for money. He displayed a wall inscription implying the act was accidental and noted uncertainty over delays in carrying out the death sentence under Louisiana law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Andrew
Andrew Thomas
Willie
Willie Francis
Washington Street
St. Martinville
Baton Rouge
Fred
Leblanc
Francis
Food Cost Report for April at Taylor County Jail
The jailer’s report shows prisoner meals cost 119.04 dollars for April, submitted to the City commissioners this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Recruiting Office Changes Personnel In Watertown
Sgt Fred Angle of Watertown N Y has taken charge of the local army recruiting office which reopened this week after being closed a few days He replaces Sgt Albert Kyle who has added Barbour and Preston counties to his schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Angle
Watertown
N. Y
Albert Kyle
Barbour
Preston
Strike by 400000 AFL miners cripples industries nationwide
The wage time shortages and coal drought caused widespread disruption as 400,000 AFL soft coal miners walked off on April 1. Federal conciliators in Washington labored over the weekend to keep negotiations active amid the nationwide stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
Washington
Thornton youth fined after fighting charge
Donnie R. Hamilton an 18 year old of Thornton was fined $10 and costs after appearing before Mayor C. O. King on fighting charges. He was arrested at 3 50 yesterday afternoon on Yates avenue for fighting a 15 year old lad, according to police reports. Patrolman Smith was the arresting officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie R. Hamilton
Thornton
C. O. King
Hamilton
Yates Avenue
Smith
Memorial for Albert Lee Wonycott
In loving memory of Albert Lee Wonycott a devoted husband and father who died one year ago on May 5 1945 Mrs A L Wonycott and children remember him with affection and sorrow As days pass they miss his presence and guidance while cherishing memories of his life
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lee Wonycott
A. L. Wonycott
Government Talks on Miners Stimulus Stall in Washington
In Washington a government move to solve the miners strike stalls as conciliators F McGrady and Paul W and leaders John L Lewis fail to show progress. Officials say no agreement yet as sessions continue with no clear outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobdy
F. McGrady
Paul W
John L. Lewis
Ing
Sessions
McGrady
Filler
Lewis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Osiris Temple
Belvedere
Ford
Eagles
U. S. Marine Cor
Parsons
THE
Lynne Roberts
Richard Powers
Gay Cavalier
Gilbert Wroland
Ramsey Ames
Martin Garralca
Sun, Mon
BOB Steele
Sterling Hollaway
Eleanor Powell
With Dennis O’keefe
Lord
Christ For the Nation Revival Services
Salvation Army
E. Main Street
W. VA
Paul W. Long
Iaipae
Malone’s Drug & Chemical
Myers Jeweler
W. Main Ft
Recruiting Office
PRIC
Latrobe St
Dixie
Robert Walker
June Allyson
M-G-M
Memoriam
Williams
Bossart Building
Walnut Street
Real mi Entertainment
Featuring
Freddie Stewart
Metant
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!