Club selects two delegates in Kiwanis meeting
James C. Holt urged closer U S Canada ties and a neutral stance toward war during Kiwanis International Good Will Week. Delegates to the International convention in June were chosen as Paul Malone and Victor Wilhide with Joe Evans and Tom Bartlett as alternates, forthcoming in Minneapolis.
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United States
Canada
James C. Holt
Grafton Kiwanians
Kiwanis International
Europe
Holt
Great Lakes
Panama Canal
France
England
America
Paul Malone
Victor Wilhide
Joe Evans
Tom Bartlett
Minneapolis
L. Smith
Monte Stutler
Clarksburg
Spring Fever Return Slated Friday at Lawson Center
The return engagement of Spring Fever is set for Friday at 9 p m in the Lawson Community Center auditorium. Due to strong demand the Masquers have revived the play coached by J Bernard Dryfield and Nellie Williams. The cast features Leslie Crawford Ed Inning and Mrs Thomas among county veterans in the roles.
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Lawson Community Center
J. Bernard Dryfield
Nellie Williams
Leslie Crawford
Professor Bean
Fair Association To Meet On Next Tuesday
The Taylor County Fair association will convene next Tuesday evening with president Clair Batson announcing. Preliminary plans for the second annual fair will be presented and the date and site decided. The committee considers a new site after last year’s location changed hands and Woodyard lumber mill moved into the former skating rink and display building.
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Taylor County Fair Association
Clair Batson
Taylor County Fair
Woodyard Lumber Mill
Senate House clash over silver and farm aid actions
Senate and House debate farm appropriations and parity payments as leaders push unrelated reforms. A treasury silver purchase repeal is discussed by Townsend, while the CAA air safety board faces abolition and transfer to a central authority amid sharp attacks from both parties.
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Senate
House
Townsend
R.-Del
Treasury
Bankhead
D.-Ala
Safety Board
CAA
Air Safety Board
Rep. Warren
D.-N.c
Rep
Dirksen
R.-Ill
Central Authority
Services Held For Sex Maniac's Victim Fay Gates
In Bellefonte Pennsylvania Fay Gates, a murder victim of a sex maniac, was mourned at simple funeral services in Mt. Eagle Methodist Church. Mourners included farmers from nearby areas, with three truckloads of flowers arriving before doors opened. The nearby match factory paused operations so its 100 workers could attend.
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Bellefonte
Fay Gates
Mt. Eagle
Racket Probe by Jury in Washington County
Washington county court opens a grand jury inquiry into alleged rackets tied to numbers and slot machines run with official protection. Former District Attorney James C. Bane and six racketeers face charges. testimony to begin June 17. Names include William Lias, Jacob Schwartz, Samuel Pensino, Harry Miller, and Charles Trew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Pa
Washington County
Roy P. Hicks
James C. Bane
Michael P. Powell
William McBride
Pittsburgh
Hicks
Jones
William Lias
Wheeling
W.va
Jacob C. Schwartz
Chick’ Schwartz
Samuel Pensino
Monongahela
Harry S Miller
Donora
Charles W. Trew
Bentleyville
Union Officer Ejected From Committee Hearing
Michael J. Quill head of the CIO Transport Workers Union was forcibly ejected by police from a Dies Committee hearing after accusing the panel of trying to drag the United States into war. The panel met in closed session to decide contempt citations as Quill had pressed War questions, prompting further admonitions from Chairman Dies.
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Washington
Michael J. Quill
CIO Transport Workers Union
Dies Committee
United States
Quill
Dies
D.-Tex
Grafton preps for annual Mother’s Day observance
Grafton churches plan services for the Mother’s Day holiday with Andrews Methodist Church organizing its anniversary events. Local retailers promote gifts and advertise Mother’s Day items, aligning with national gift-giving trends as the week continues.
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Grafton
Andrews Methodist Church
Pope Pius XII warns war spreading across Europe
Pope Pius XII told about 4,000 pilgrims at the Vatican that other nations risk invasion as war poisons the world with lies and disloyalty. He urged peace and said the earth should be a place of concord, noting fires of war threaten neighboring countries.
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Rome
Pius XII
Vatican
Balkan Fears of German Move Reported in Balkans
A Balkan union of Yugoslavia Romania Bulgaria Greece and Turkey is feared to form against aggression. Reports traced via Politika in Belgrade through Budapest and the Hungarian news agency and Utro in Sofia claim Berlin and Rome would send forces if Allied action threatens the region.
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Une
Yugoslavia
Rumania
Bulgaria
Greece
Turkey
Belgrade
Politika
Budapest
World
Safvia
Utro
Germany
Berlin
Italy
Europe
Balkan
Reich
Sentinel Publisher Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
James F. Holt publisher of the Grafton Sentinel underwent an emergency operation for acute appendicitis at Grafton City hospital early last night. He was raised in the city and sent home unable to work. Dr. H. L. Noble reported the condition as stable and resting comfortably today.
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James F. Holt
Grafton Sentinel
Grafton City Hospital
Holt
H. L. Noble
Townsend Candidates In Indiana Primary Beaten
Two Republican incumbents won renomination in Indiana amid opposition from Townsend old age pension forces. Incomplete returns reported today as results trickle in from the state.
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Townsend
Indiana
Indianalopis
Townsend Old-Age Pension Forces
GOP renomination in Indiana House delegation reflected in light primary turnout
In a presidential year primary with low voter participation, Charles A. Halleck, young representative from the second district, and Dr. George W. Gillie, tall congressman from the fourth district, defeated Townsend-backed rivals to secure Republican renomination. Some delegates backed by pension groups were also renominated.
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Congress
Pension Organization
Charles A. Halleck
George W. Gillie
West Virginia primary coverage stirs intra party clashes
Charleston and Fairmont scenes show Republican rivals trading jabs over city finances and WPA relief. Mayor Dawson warns balanced books only by July 1 while Miller likens Charleston to New Deal financing. Holt, Alderson, Neely and Snyder also trade pointed claims on campaign funds and state spending. Rush Holt urges cutting waste as Weston economy eyes November ballot.
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Claims Party
Harrisville
D. Boone Dawson
Charleston
Lewis H. Miller
Miller
Holt
Alderson
Fairmont
WPA
J. N. Alderson
West Virginia
Haridbill
Bittner
Neely
Kilgore
Logan
Nes Holt
Snyder
H. L. Snyder
Statehouse
Jational
U. S
Rush D. Holt
Weston Democrat
Canary Heart Beats Faster Than Elephant Heart
A science item notes a canary’s heart beats about 40 times quicker than an elephant’s. The contrast underscores differing metabolic demands and life histories between small birds and large mammals.
Thirty Voters Placed on Taylor County Poll Books
Eighteen Democrats and twelve Republicans were registered yesterday by the Taylor county court with more voters appearing today, the final two days to be added to the poll books or update residences. The last day also passed for filing pre primary expense reports with County Clerk Ed St. Clair.
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Taylor County
Ed St. Clair
Netherlands imposes curbs as armed forces recalled
The Netherlands extends restrictions tonight to free telephone lines for government use. Public buildings in Amsterdam and The Hague are guarded as civilian rail travel is cut to move thousands of soldiers and sailors back to service. Reservists, merchant marine crews, and coal miners are recalled or kept from leaves to support fuel and defense efforts.
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New York
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Hague
Berlin Denies British War Propaganda Circulation
Berlin reports the British information service spread notes that two German armies are advancing toward the Netherlands frontier. DNB says the uproar over British plans in southeastern Europe has prompted English agitators to seize on a distracting, stupid, and clumsy maneuver.
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Berlin
DNB
British Information Service
Netherlands
Europe
Enjoyable Fountain Delights At Local Deli
A cheerful note highlights the deli offering refreshing drinks, between meal sandwiches, and hearty plate lunches with fountain treats, inviting customers to enjoy the best delicacies and meals.
Officials warn of invasion as fleet plan faces scrutiny
Dutch officials abroad vow readiness if invaded while U S critics warn of inadequate prep. Bernard Baruch and James W. Gerard express fears amid defense reviews. Baruch says foes would exploit gaps, Gerard doubts German attack but fears focus on Brazil. Edison cites navy faith and aircraft limits.
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Baruch
Bernard Baruch
James W. Gerard
America
New York
War Industries Board
Senate
United States
Germany
Italy
Russia
Japan
Gerard
Brazil
Hill
Ted
Edison
Nin
Britain
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