Daughters of the American Revolution Form Grafton Chapter
In 1921 the patriotic women of Grafton organized Elizabet h Cummins Jackson chapter DAR after Prudence Hinkle called a meeting in the Chamber of Commerce. 32 members joined, pledging to uphold Revolutionary War and War of 1812 traditions and build a local DAR unit with Hinkle as Regent.
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Grafton
Daughters of the American Revolution
National Organization of the Patriotic Society
Prudence Hinkle
Chamber of Commerce
Alden Beagle
L. B. Brydon
Cora Burdett
P. P. Donohue
Alma Evans
A. H. Freygang
Elizabeth Handley
Charles Harmon
W. C. Hanway
W.S. Jackson
Ruth Jackson
Helen Jackson
G.H.A. Kunst
W. H. Lo
Mary | Walters
Inez Wilkins
Hinkle
Elizabeth Cummins
Jackson
First Church of Christ
Stewart Farm
Beech Street
McGraw Avenue
Silas Stewart
Yates
James Alexander Yates
Pruntytown
Bluemont
William Mackin
R. Porsey Mackin
West Grefton
Martin Leads GOP Drive for Lower House in 1942
Joseph W. Martin of Massachusetts directs GOP efforts to win a House majority in the 1942 elections while acknowledging Senate chances are slim. The piece analyzes census redistricting effects, noting New York and Pennsylvania may redraw districts to affect representation and the stakes for party control amid war-era policy debates.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Republican National Committee
Joseph W. Martin
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
National Legisla Ture
Senate
Joe Martin
Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
New York
New York State
Empire Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Washington
House
Island Honeymoon Interlude and Blake's Downfall
Betsy and Tom confide plans for a quiet spell away from visitors as Hugh Powell reports Blake's arrest and downfall. Powell hints at spending his honeymoon on Halcyon Island, while Brooks and Natalie proclaim their love. The arrests end a tense episode and reassure the couple about island security.
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Betsy
Tom
George Washington
Mrs. Washington
Terry McKay
Benny
Hugh Powell
Blake
Hugh
South
Central America
United States
Bure
Halcyon Island
Mrs. Edmonds
Powell
Willie
Brooks
Natalie
The Profits of Industry and World Government
A Wheeling Intelligencer editorial argues most strikes harm defense needs and labor fairness. It notes steel industry gains since 1929, urges broader democracy, world government, and internationalism with enforceable rules, peaceful dispute resolution, and shared prosperity. It warns against selfish aims and calls for united effort toward lasting peace.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
United States
League of Nations
America Must Look Ahead Says Disillusioned European Student
A Morgantown Post voice cites a European student who argues that America fails to grasp the haste behind the war and the need to foresee lasting peace. The letter warns against peace imposed by a vengeful victor and urges wary, forward thinking.
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America
Morgantown Post
United States
Doctor Rosier Approved by Senate for West Virginia Seat
The United States Senate approved Dr Joseph Rosier of West Virginia to fill the vacancy created when Governor M M Neely took office. Rosier won 40 votes to 38 for Clarence E Martin amid 18 absences as the Senate resolved a four month vacancy and legal contest over appointments between Neely and Holt.
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Rosier
Elkins Inter-Mountain
Joseph Rosier
United States
Senate
West, Virginia
M. M.neely
Neely
Clarence E. Martin
Martinsburg
Homer A. Holt
Senate Elections Committee
Holt
Virginia
Inter Mountain praises Rosier and Martin for Senate seats
The Inter Mountain commends West Virginian education leader Dr Rosier and lawyer Mr Martin as outstanding candidates for the Senate. It notes Rosier’s role as Fairmont State Teachers College president and past National Education Association leader, and Martin’s top legal credentials and former American Bar Association president. Disunity claims draw opposition.
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Ted
Inter-Mountain
Rosier
Fairmont State Teachers College
National Education Association
Martin
Mer Ip
Senate
American Bar Association
Neely to Resign and Seek Senate Return
The statement indicates Neely plans to resign to pursue his former seat in the Senate. Time will determine if the move proceeds and what timeline emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely
Senate
Debating National Issues With Balance and Perspective
The piece argues against labeling opponents of intervention as defeatists or Nazis, urging reasonable, fact based rhetoric. It compares US and British debate, noting British press candor without verbal violence, and stresses maintaining unity and measured argument during wartime discourse.
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London
Near East
Balkans
Dr. Goebbels
United States
Heeling in Strawberry Plants by J Harold Clark
Pathfinder strawberry, bred at New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, is vigorous and large, resistant to red stele. When arrives before soil is ready, heel in plants in a V trench, flood if dry, then firm soil around roots to prevent drying.
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J. Harold Clark
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Huntington to weigh daylight saving time at next meeting
Mayor Claud V. Swann announced the Huntington city council will consider daylight saving time at its next meeting in May. The move aims to align local time practices with regional schedules and improve municipal efficiency.
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Huntington
Claud V. Swann
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Daughters of American Revolution Organized
F. A. Poffenburger
Bethany College
Moody Edwards
H. A. Blanning
Edwards
Asa A. Doak
Church of Christ
R. E. Blaney
Prudential Life Insurance Company
A. Doak
Prudential
Anna Doak
Thomas M. Zumbrennen
Grafton Rotary Club
Stewart
Joseph Martin
Great Britain
Moon Gold
Clarksburg
Hitler
West Virginia
Petore
Dean Halliday
Central Press Association
C. C. Richman General Insurance Room
Grafton Banking and Trust Company
Holland Furnace Co
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