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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1940

Page

4

Associated Press Credit and Advertising Notices

Public notice credits the Associated Press as the exclusive news agency for publication and acknowledges national advertising representation by BL Clayden Inc with addresses in New York and Chicago. The text appears to be a printer’s or publisher’s disclaimer about dispatches and offices.

Associated Fress Associated Press Ees Des Sarvs Wientae Siti National Advertising BL Clayden Inc New York Lexington Avenue Chicago North Michigan Avenue

Strong ticket leads Taylor county voters to support forged leadership

The Taylor county Republican slate features Mayor Daniel Boone Dawson of Charleston and State Senator Thomas Sweeney as top figures, backed by Dallas Wolfe, Neil Holt, Otto Waugh, Thomas H. Cather, Ed Lock, William Collins, and Fred Carder. The article asserts a robust Republican wave with no Democratic counter in West Virginia, highlighting administrative experience and community trust to prevail in November.

Republican Party Taylor County West Virginia Daniel Boone Dawson Charleston Thomas Sweeney Carl G. Bachmann U.S. Senate Dallas Wolfe Neil Holt Otto Waugh House of Delegates Thomas H. Cather Ed Lock Roosevelt Board of Education William Collins Fred Carder

Geographical factors in German invasion of Holland Belgium

Morgantown Post analyst notes Holland and Belgium cover 24 6 thousand square miles with 14 million people ten times West Virginia while Belgium fortifies and trains. Holland relies on river lines and flooded zones. Antwerp near border may be hard to defend. Germans likely to gain ground in eastern Holland and push toward Antwerp, with the Allied battle line possibly set along the Albert Canal.

Morgantown Post Germany Holland Belgium West Virginia Yssel River Antwerp Low Countries Albert Canal

Davey Chusen and Ohio Campaign Update

Democrats clash over governor nominee Davey and Bricker second term bid while McSweeney and Burton contend for the Senate seat. Kilgore leads Holt and Kump in a tight GOP race as Neely edges Andrews in state Senate returns across multiple precincts.

Davey Chusen Page One M. Neely Davey Ohio Martin L. Davey John W. Bricker Repulican Senate Vic Donahey John McSweeney Jed Harold Burton Cleveland Dudley White Holt Harley M. Kilgore G. Kump Kilgore Kump Sweeney Neely Eee Ip Atently R. Carl Andrews Andrews Thomas B. Sween OE Wes Sena

Stewart Says Tydings Poor Bet For Nomination It

Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart argues Maryland Senator Millard E. Tydings is a weak presidential prospect despite local popularity. He notes Roosevelt’s likely veto power blocks any major New Deal opposition and casts Tydings as a cautious, non-campaigning figure unlikely to win broad support, with mixed views on his potential as a national candidate.

Stewart Charles P. Stewart Central Press al Ene Millard E. Tyda Democratic Free State Chicago Roosevelt Tydings Maryland George L. Radcliffe Radcliffe Millard South Cordell Hall Tennessee John N. Garner Texas Hull Tienally Garner James A. Farley New York la Guardia Fiorello H. la Guardia Manhattan Arizona Farley Burton K.wheeler Montana Cordell Hull Senate

Grafton Theatre Bids Busy 1906 Artistic Season

The Opera House hosts Fred E. Wright’s The Beauty Doctor on March 16, followed by The Player's Maid on March 24 with Florence Davis and Ellett Dexter. Victor Herbert's Babes In Toyland plays April 3, and Eva Tanguay performs The Be Grl t on April 19. Easter events include a Shorf Club dance. 1906 theatre booms feature notable acts, profits, and lavish scenery.

Fred E. Wright Beauty Doctor Opera House Wright Florence Davis Ellett Dexter Thomas M. Hussion Mick Donohue Sacer Donohue Wilford Street Stebens Stiedberia Grafton Hussion Baltimore Ohio Railroad Michael’ Moran Old St Grafton Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Old Catholic Order of Elks den of Grafton George Charles Victor Herbert Shorf Club Brinkman Hall Vincelli Eva Tanguay Mance Miss Tanguay

Democratic and Republican Nomination Totals Reflected in Convention Notes

The article details convention voting shifts including the Democratic gubernatorial race with Davey leading White and a seven-man field, plus Senate results where McEweeney and Bigelow posted strong totals. On the Republican side Burton led with 404,188 votes to 105,064 for White, with precincts reporting.

George’ White Secon Davey White McEweeney Herbert Bige‘low Re Publican Milor Burton Rep

Deadly Party Ends in Truth at River Club

In Chapter Forty Eight, Calla Strickland learns Alfred Markham’s death was caused by drugs, not murder. George Markham offers support, Louise remains unaware, and Captain McDonald and Coroner Silver discuss closing the case as Paris club diners await steak. The coroner hints at insider involvement, but George negotiates dropping the matter.

Zell George Markh George Markham Louise George Captain McDonald Calla Silver Alfred Markham Willows Cosoner ‘Bilver Jing Jim Bhai Strickland St. Clair Markham Alfred Shavid Hind

Political shifts ripple through precinct updates and talks

In Washington the name of Gov Herbert H Lehman surfaces amid speculation over party leadership. Reports cite key figures and floor leaders as talks with party factions continue after conference in the capital.

Washington Herbert H. Lehman Newpee Demoeaea Pie Ertyf Kentucky

TO PROBE VOTING HUNTINGTON MAY REPORT IRREGULARITIES

A report from Huntington on May 15 notes a probe into reported irregularities in a primary election. Officials said investigators would review ballots and procedures to determine if rules were breached. Community leaders urged calm as the inquiry proceeds.

Huntington

Grand jury presentation on reported violations noted

U S District Attorney L R Via said a few violations were reported to his office but no war was imminent. Presentations were scheduled for today to a federal grand jury.

U.S L. R. ‘Via

Sale of Mathew G. Lawsln farm in Taylor County WV

By decree of the Tayor County Circuit Court entered April 19 1940 the special commissioner will offer at public auction May 17 1940 at 1 PM at the courthouse front door the 77 acre Mathew G Lawsin farm adjoining Flemington described by metes and bounds including lines to Powell Ankegan Painter and Smith land with assorted bearings and distances for gaps hollow and stake positions.

Circuit Court Taylor County West Virginia Chancery Layton Batson Jessie Gaines Flemington Mathew G. Lawsin David Powell Ankegan Tatoos Neko Fo A. & Smith Rwith

Fragmented Legal Notice with Meandering Boundary Directions

A garbled legal notice lists a sequence of compass bearings and distances describing a land boundary, mentioning entities such as Clark, Powell, M. G. Lawson, and a large acreage figure. The text reads like a survey description with many corrupted terms and numbers, culminating in a reference to 2637 acres and multiple corner markers along garden and orchard lines.

Stone Read Scetter Dy Powell M. G. Lawson Clark

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