Memorial Day fund nears two thirds of goal at National Cemetery
Legion fund drives up to $103 in a day boosting the total for Memorial Day services at Walnut Street National Cemetery. Finance committee seeks further donations via Arthur Yates, Earsel Pepper, and Harry Batson, with recent contributors including Alice Knight and several local stores and firms.
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National Cemetery
Walnut Street
Union of the
Arthur G. Yates
First National Bank
Earsel Pepper
Baltimore and Ohio
Harry Batson
Court House
Alice Knight
Fanny Hirshon
G. Kuhn
Harry Friedman
Clint Dalton
John Boston
James A. Whalen
J. E. Fisher
Leslie Loar
Gordon Ridenour
Commodore Henderson
T. R. Shields
C. R. Watson
Heflin’s
Charles Brinkman
Gaines
Evan
Army Drive Delayed as Chairman Is Hunted
The Salvation Army committee plans the annual drive to fund work here for the next year. A chairman to head the drive is undecided with several candidates under consideration including E. Bailey Wyckoff James C Holt and H C Compton Sr former chairman in 1893. An official selection and formal plans are expected within a day or so.
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Salvation Army Committee
E. Bailey Wyckoff
James C. Holt
H. C. Compton, Sr
New Parking Rules Obeyed In Grafton After Rollout
Chief A E Lockard said red tags for parking and traffic violations dropped significantly since the new rules began last Monday in Grafton. Most recent tags went to out of town motorists unfamiliar with the ordinances. repeaters are fined for violations. Yellow painting of curbs and fire plugs on West Main Street is underway, with Washington Street waiting.
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Grafton
A. E. Lockard
Lockard
West Main Street
Washington Street
Former Local Man Wayne Rogers Dies After Illness
Wayne Lee Rogers aged 47, born in Grafton, died after a three year illness. He lived in Fairmont credits, funeral by Hamilton Funeral Company. Services Thursday at 2 from Walnut Street address, Rev. Lois Luzadder in charge, burial at Bluemont Cemetery. He was son of the late James Lee Rogers and Mrs Orlene Hedrick Rogers, single, with surviving siblings. He served two Marine Corps enlistments and spent over a year in the Philippine Islands. He had been away from Grafton for 25 years.
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Wayne Lee Rogers
Grafton
Fairmont
Hamilton Funeral Company
Walnut Street
Lois Luzadder
United Brethren Church
Bluemont
Rogers
James Lee Rogers
Monongahela River
Orlene V. Hedrick Rogers
Frank Hedrick
Lincoln Street
George M. LeHew
Greensburg
E. C. Lee
United States Marine Corps
Philippine Islands
Local FHA reports 34 loan applications in final week
A total of 12 188 in applications from 34 property owners in Grafton sought home loans for modernization or repairs in the final week ending yesterday at the local Federal Housing Administration office in the courthouse. Wallace N Henderson said most requests ranged 400 to 500 with one for 1763 and one for 100. About 12 percent plan to use cash. An estimator must verify repayment ability before loans are approved. Director C M Bennett and FHA West Virginia officials toured the office and praised local cooperation.
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Grafton
Federal Housing Administration
Court House
Wallace N. Henderson
Henderson
W. D. Frey
Taylor County Fera
C. M. Bennett
West Virginia Fha
Farmers' Specials Return Via Baltimore & Ohio
Officials of the Baltimore and Ohio station said four passenger trains of Cotton Farmers bound for Washington, D C, passed through town early yesterday on their way home. Trains will halt briefly to change engines and refuel. Rumors of additional farmer cars on the B and O were not confirmed, but officials think it likely. More than 800 farmers rode the four through-trains en route to Washington.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Cotton Farmers’ Party
Washington, D. C
Grafton
Four killed in uprising near Laguna province
In Laguna province near Santa Cruz authorities reported four men shot to death in an ambush tied to Communist terrorism after the Sakdal revolt. The victims included the acting village chief of police, a policeman, and the vice president of the municipality. A band of alleged communists roaming mills was said to have killed one man and three others sent to investigate.
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Manila
Laguna
Philippine Constabulary
San Antonio
Santa Cruz
Glenn's Pain-Well Tonic Promises Nerve Rebuild
Advertisement claims the tonic rebuilds worn nerves and brains, challenging dizziness insomnia shakiness and heart palpitations. It promotes four nerve and brain foods sold at drug, department and general stores, presenting a sensational pitch lady driven by health fears.
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Glenn
First Aid Stations On Route 50 Established
The Tay lor County Red Cross plans to set up first aid stations at Cozy Restinn on U S Route 50 and at Thornton on U S Route 250 this afternoon. Chairman Ralph H Cline announced a meeting of chapter executives for tomorrow at 8 pm in the B and O railroad station offices to map out summer activities.
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Red Cross
Cozy Restinn
Thornton
Taylor County
Ralph H. Cline
Funeral for Hero Starts in Warsaw
Warsaw May 15 The body of Marshal Joseph Pilsudski, Poland’s dictator, will begin its final journey to Krakow tonight. The funeral plans allow thousands to view the casket at St John’s Cathedral and Wawel, with a Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. and a parade past black banners. The funeral train will travel 18 hours to Krakow with the casket visible along the route.
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Warsaw
Joseph Pilsudski
Krakow
Poland
Wawel Castle
Pilsudski
Belvedere Palace
St. John’s Cathedral
Journey to Krakow Funeral in City Tent Camp
The body will lie in state at Krakow Saturday prior to a 10 p.m. burial in Stotts crypt. Krakow, a city of about 200000, expects over a million funeral visitors and plans for tents on a parade ground to house them.
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Krakow
Stotts Crypt
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Neighbors and Friends
Card of thanks thanks neighbors and friends for many acts of kindness and sympathy shown in this time. The note appreciates support and comforting thoughts during a difficult period.
Threat to Ship Coal By Truck Due to Rates
In Columbus May 15 increased rates on coal shipments within Ohio will take effect June 1 despite threats from coal operators to move most coal by truck. The eight percent rise was ordered by the Public Utilities Commission to align intrastate rates with interstate charges. Operators consider loading coal directly onto trucks to offset higher rail rates.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
George K. Smith
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Continued Employment Foreseen With Orders
Huntington May 15 Continued employment for 350 employees at the American Car and Foundry Companys assured for two more months. District manager L M Roe announced orders for 400 mine cars for the Forson Coal Company at Stone and McVeigh Kentucky and ten experimental hopper coal cars for the Chesapeake and Ohio railway.
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Huntington
American Car and Foundry
Farmers March On Washington Sparks Political Snarl
The Farm March story recounts critics of the AAA clashing with President Roosevelt in Georgia and Atlanta. Governor Talmadge laments attacks on the high and mighty while Senator Dickinson calls the action inspired from Washington. A farmer interruption echoes regional tensions over agricultural policy and federal aid.
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Talmage
Georgia
Tugwell
Wallace
Talmadge
Washington
AAA
Dickinson
R.-Town
Roosevelt Speech Echoes Farm Program Support
The report recalls President Roosevelt defending a national farm policy as generally successful. Iowa visitors and corn contract holders are noted, with claims some westerners were courted by county agents. The scene includes a large farm meeting, organizers selected from 4,000 to plan action, and farmers departing the city on special trains.
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Administration
Iowa
F D.R
Roosevelt
Met
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