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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1941

Page

3

B O Veterans Auxiliary Select Delegates for Akron Parley

A B O Veterans and Clara Fawyer Auxiliary met in the VFW hall to discuss the Akron Ohio convention on May 15 and 16. Delegates include Mrs Harry Carroll and Harry Carroll. An executive board meeting will feature Mrs Wittman and Mrs Powell. Proceeds from a bingo party go to a flying ambulance donation for Britain.

Akron Ohio Veterans and Clara T. C. Gough Harry Carroll Bobby Gough

May Meetings Share Local Club Activities Across Blueville

May events list for Blueville area includes American Legion Auxiliary at 8 p.m. at the Moose home with urged attendance, Blueville Methodist Sunday School King's Daughters Bible class at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. Hazel Morris’s home, I E B Woman's Club at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple with officer elections led by Nina Zinn, Jr O U A M district No 2 meeting at Albright W Va with D EL Hams as speaker, and General Woman's Society of Christian Service at St Paul’s Methodist Church at 7 30 p.m. butterfly gift exchange noted. June meeting to be hosted by Mrs F B Suddarth with Gertrude Shaw and Erma Yeager assisting.

American Legion Auxiliary Moose Home King’s Daughters Bible Blueville Hazel Morris I. E Woman's Club Masonic Temple Nina Zinn

Rescue at Sea and Hess D. on Scottish Moor Flight

English mother and child rescued after 22 hours in an open boat when their ship was torpedoed by a German plane. Hess parachuted onto a Scottish moor, claimed by authorities to be sane and healthy, treated as a prisoner of war, with rumors of a message to Britain quickly denied by sources.

Atlantic Hess van Kirkpatrick Berlin Adolf Hitler London Glasgow Lord Beaverbrook Standard Hitler

Hess in Scotland raid raises questions about motive

A wartime dispatch discusses Rudolf Hess’s crash landing in Scotland and examines whether he was led into a trap by the British. The report notes Hess’s alleged mental strain, involvement with mystic aids, and belief in the führer’s peace proposals, while questioning responsibility for his actions.

Atom Grafton W. VA Idio Scotland Rudolf Hess Hess Fuehrer

Hess purge rumors swirl after Scotland flight report

The article notes Hess was removed from a position near the Führer’s line of succession, describes him as weakening from age and illness, and suggests German quarters deny a deeper party crisis while Britain plans to exploit Hess’s landing as propaganda. Intimations abroad of a shakeup linger.

Hess Fuehrer Hess Long Scotland Augsburg Bavaria Adolf Hitler Alfred Duff-Cooper Hiller Hitler Germany Britain

Fidelis Club Dinner Includes Patriotic Program

Fidelis club of the First Presbyterian church entertained at Cozy Rest with a dinner and patriotic program. Co-hostesses were Mrs. H. K. Debendarfer and Mrs. Florence H. Wilkinson. Guests included Mrs. T. A. Holyard, Mrs. F. J. Turvander, Mrs. F. S. Smith, Mrs. William Fisher, and many others. After the meal pamphlets on the program theme were shared and members took part in readings. Special contributions were noted to the hosts. Rhea Fisher presided over a brief business session before games and social time.

H. K. Debendarfer Florence H. Wilkinson Fidelis Club First Presbyterian Church Cozy Rest Spitea Iris T. A. Holyard F. J. Turvander F. S. Smith William Fisher Rhea Fisher Etma Yeager Gertrude Shaw Elizabeth Mahaffey Donald Dudley James Mantz Emma Morgan Elizabeth Gill Catherine Shepler Nell Haslup Debendarfer

WSCS Holds Meet at Knottsville Church Home

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Knottsville Methodist Church met at Mrs. Laura Knotts home with co hosts Mrs. Simon Matthews and Mrs. Dorothy Knotts. Devotional led by Mrs. Bernice Luzadder and a talk by Mrs. Dolly Budwick followed. President Mrs. Ada Thomas presided over the business session. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening May 28 at Mrs. Dolly Ludwicks home.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Knottsville Methodist Church Laura Knotts Simon Matthews Dorothy Knotts Bernice Luzadder Dolly Budwick Ada Thomas Luzadder Ludwick Thomas Idatine Knotts Flossie Shroyer Ruth Bradley Ella Wilson Flossie Bradley Ruth Skaggs Artie Ridenour Gay Boyles Prudence Ludwick Blanche Swisher Emma Boylen Juanita Ludwick Ruth Knotts Margaret Willand Hester McDaniel Beatrice Estep Nora Bonner Dolly Ludwick

Parley Plans Made by Mingo Trial Blazers at Haymond

Fourteen 4-H club members attended a meeting of the Mingo Trial Blazers at Haymond school Friday night along with sponsors Joseph Montgomery and Francis Wolfe. The program opened with club songs a pledge reading and an appropriate reading by Juanita Miller before business sessions.

Mingo Trial Blazers Haymond School Joseph Montgomery Francis Wolfe Juanita Miller

Dish towel dogs pattern pattern 6588 gift idea

A vintage pattern from the Grafton Sentinel invites buyers to request dish towel designs titled Dish Towel Dogs Are Up To Ti’s These toogie pais in B- tb- the inch rosé stitch. The 6 x 6 inch motifs require materials and illustrations of stitches with color schemes. Send ten cents to the Household Arts Dept. at 259 W 14th Street New York to obtain pattern 6588 and specify name address and pattern number.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N.Y Claire Tilden Pattern Department Fifth Avenue N. Y

Local Ladies Association Meeting Highlights and Attendees

A talk by Eleanor Henderson featured among enjoyable games as members gathered. Attendees included Juanita Miller Gladys Luzadder Mary Jo Luzadder Lucille Henderson Eleanor Henderson Mary Louise Watkins Mary Lee Frank Dale Watkins Merle Frank William Henderson Paul Weaver Floyd Watkins Kathleen Rogers and George Plymale with their parents Mr. and Mrs Simon J Friedman of Maple Avenue. Mrs Robert Wittman and Mrs C D Powell depart today for Akron Ohio to attend the B and O Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary convention Thursday and Friday. Hospital notes report dismissals for Mrs Richard Sheets 115 East Boyd Street Mrs John Hamilton 510 Christiana Street and Emmitt Haddox route 3.

Eleanor Henderson Juanita Miller Gladys’ Luzadder Mary Jo Luzadder Lucille Henderson Mary Louise Watkins Mary Lee Frank Dale Watkins Merle Frank Willam Henderson Paul Weaver Floyd Watkins Kathleen Rogers George Plymale Robert Wittman C. D. Powell Akron Ohio B, and O. Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary Richard Sheets East Boyd Street John Hamilton Christiana Street Emmitt Haddox City Hospital

GOP Bunco Party at Cafeteria Court A Big Start

Edith Haselton of Graf ton won the white glider donated by the United Republican club of Taylor county at the May bunco party held at the Cafeteria Court. Ada Gall received the door prize while four other players claimed bunco prizes. Sixteen tables played and a desserts setup followed. Mrs Frank Morgan chaired arrangements with assistance from Mrs Hilda Lake. more summer events expected.

Edith Haselton Route 2 Grafton United Republican Club Taylor County Bunco Cafeetria Court Sieh~elt Furniture Company Doar Ada Gall Frank Cather J. N. Wagoner Margaret Plum John Hamer Holt Frank Morgan Hilda Lake

Briefly Told Returns to Thornton Mrs W H Denison

Mrs W H Denison returns to Thornton route 1 after weekend visit with daughter Kathryn Spring at 56 West Main street. May Queen train bearer chosen for Alderson Broaddus festival. Little Patty Ann Jaco to bear train Friday May 16 at 7 30 p m. Alfred Phillips of Washington Pa visits Grafton over weekend. In Morgantown Mr and Mrs Dean and Dr and Mrs Painter attend 8th annual sorority and fraternity sing at West Virginia University. Florine Friedman resumes studies at Goucher College Baltimore after weekend visit.

Thornton W. H. Denison Kathryn Spring West Main Street Patty Ann Jaco Alderson Broaddus College Jeanie Hamric Alfred Phillips Washington, Pa Grafton Morgantown L. L. Painter West Virginia University

Mrs Wolfe Hosts Sewing Club Gathering

Mrs Wolfe presided over a sewing club meeting at her East Washington Street home. Attendees included Miss Sara Musgrove Miss Bonnie Newcome Mrs J Lee Evans Mr Raymond McDaniel Mrs Williams Fisher Earl Hinkins and Miss Donna Ryan. Needlework provided the main pastime and a pretty dessert course was served as spring colors and garden flowers decorated the tables.

Sara Musgrove Bonnie Newcome J. Lee Evans Raymond McDaniel Williams. Fisher Earl Hinkins Donna Ryan Francis Wolfe East Washington Street Usta

Evil Labor Leaders Are Assailed By Dr. Allen

In White Sulphur Springs on May 13 the 23rd annual meeting of the Scientific Apparatus Manufacturers of America heard Dr. Henry Butler Allen of the Franklin Institute condemn the evil influence of some labor leaders. He praised the average worker as a fine American and noted tangents driven by leaders. A C Horrocks of Goodyear Tire criticized strikes as a major bottleneck to defense production.

Scientific Apparatus Manufacturers of America Henry Butler Allen Franklin Institute of Philadelphia A. C. Horrocks Goodyear Tire and Rutcher Company Akron

North Fork club of Fairmont granted charter

The North Fork club of Fairmont a non profit hunting and fishing group was granted a charter today. Incorporators include C. V. redick F. H. Carpenter and C. W. McDowell.

Charleston North Fork Club Fairmont C. V. Redick F. H. Carpenter C. W. McDowell

Pepper Says Continue On Page One Quote

The article quotes Pepper urging Britain’s survival and urging people to see the whole picture. It notes the Senate commerce committee likely to test soon on the convoy issue as the vote nears.

Ation Britain Senate Senate Commerce Committee

Administration Bill Backs Requisition of Idle Foreign Ships

The House approved a requisition bill by 11 to 4 to take idle foreign shipping for domestic use. Senator Tobey may propose an amendment banning naval vessels from convoy duty. Roosevelt delays address to Latin American missions, opting for a May 27 fireside chat. Pepper and Wheeler comment on policy and war risk, while Barkley questions the motive for canceling the speech. A separate report covers Hess’s dramatic Eastward arrival and a German view on information and propaganda.

Hoosevelt Tobey R.-N.h Roosevelt White House Pepper Wheeler D.mont Barkley D.-Ky

Plane Crash on Shade Mountain in Pennsylvania

A Brewster Beechcraft struck Shade Mountain 25 miles south of a central Pennsylvania town, toppling treetops and carving 100 feet of ground before bursting into flames. Coroner Charles W. Straub ruled deaths accidental, noting the craft would have cleared the peak with 150 feet more altitude. Time of crash is set at 5 30 p m Friday. Pilot C Brewster, 35, an experienced flyer with a New York investment firm, was among those aboard.

Pennsylvania Charles W. Straub Warren C. Brewster New York

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B. & O. Veterans, Auxiliary F. 8. Suddarth Erma Yeager Olympe Bradna Douglas W. Wilsott Los Angeles Lyon Eld Warjren Straub Brewster Brewsters WSCS Knottsville Bunda Forseheld Arts He Mrs Simon J. Friedman Maple Avenue Mrs. Wolfe Dr. Allen Lydia Pinkkhamn Piniham Act OF Hess Comientrum Primrose Beauty Bert Utsinger Ethel Street Frances Cole RED Circle Coffee Allcarp Food Stores Home Chats Monongahela System
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