Local Winners Named in Golden Horseshoe Tests
Alice Jean Knotts Louise Cutright Constance McProuty from Grafton Junior Virgin School and Lester Morehead Jr from Garrison Colored School were announced as local winners of the Golden Horseshoe test taken last Friday by eighth graders in Taylor County. County Superintendent R Virgil Rohrbaugh said recognition pins will be awarded later. The annual test, supervised by the state education department and Knights of the Golden Horseshoe, covers West Virginia data and includes ten parts on geography and history.
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Alice Jean Knotts
Louise Cutright
Constance McProuty
Grafton Junior Virgin School
Lester Morehead, Jr
Garrison Colored School
Taylor County
R. Virgil Rohrbaugh
State Department of Education
Knights of the Golden Horseshoe
West Virginia
Heaviest air battles noted in Pacific actions
Pacific fleet headquarters reported rocket gun use by Dauntless dive bombers and Airacobra fighters in action near Rabaul, Ne Britain. Nine of twelve Japanese fighters were shot down before May 6 and no interception mentioned since then. The report highlights the novelty of rocket-firing planes in the engagement.
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Schouten
Dauntless
Airacobra
Rabaul
Britain
Pacific Fleet Headquarters
Boomerang and Crew Return to the U S War Update
Pearl Harbor reported army navy and marine bombers and fighters pressed a long range assault against scattered Japanese troops in the eastern Mars Ally and at Nauru island southwest of the Gilberts on Thursday and Friday. A United States war briefing from West Virginia mentions personnel and equipment, with Pvt and Pie Ray noted in continuing pages.
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Pearl Harbor
Navy
Mars
Nauru Island
Gilberts
Half hat and matching bag featured in season fashions
Alice Brooks notes a crocheted half hat with a matching bag as an easy seasonal accessory. The Needlework column from Grafton Sentinel describes simple stitches and a plain pattern, inviting readers to craft coordinated pieces for spring attire.
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Alice Brooks
Grafton Sentinel
Household Arts
W. 14Th Street
New York
N. Y
British Broadcast Urges Evacuation of Key Rail and Industrial Targets
A BBC radio appeal to occupied Europe urges immediate evacuation from near vital railway and industrial sites as Allied forces prepare a hammering invasion. The speaker notes pilots will minimize civilian harm but warns attacks will bring suffering to brave friends across the continent.
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Tn10
Europe
Nanve
BBC
Ensign Ball on Leave from Midshipman School
Ensign Ball recently completed midshipman school at Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois and is spending a leave with his parents Mr and Mrs O V Ball of this city Before service in January 1944 he worked at the Du Pont plant in Chindersburg Alabama Also Jenkins returns to Camp Fuller North Carolina after a visit from his wife and parents and Lt Murray from Camp Robinson Arkansas visits Walnut street home Lieutenant Murray departs Friday for Fort Belvoir Virginia Ensign Thelma Tucker of the US Navy New Nurse Corps arrived Saturday to visit her parents in town and is stationed at Charleston South Carolina
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Ensign Junior Ball
Northwestern University
Evanston, LL
O. V. Ball
Ensign Ball
du Pont
Chindersburg
Alabama
Wiliam A Murray
Camp Robinson
Ark
Harry Murray
Walnut Street
Murray
Fort Belvoir
Thelma Trker
D. L Tucker
West Boys Street
Propaganda and Allied Warnings Amid Nazi Invasion Talks
The article reports British concern over Nazi propaganda and potential invasion plans. It cites claims from Sweden about Field Marshal Erwin Rommel and talks of Atlantic Wall defenses, parachute troops, and battlefield preparations as fear of a German assault on the British Isles grows.
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Tojo
Geanany
Horsey Cma
Germany
Prissen
Ermiter Oe
British Isles
Sweden
Erwart James
Pepe Rommel
Beating the Heat Chinese Children Find Cool Trousers Wisdom
International view notes Chinese children adopt practical clothing to stay cool. The article highlights a long standing method of wearing trousers in a traditional, simple way praised for its effectiveness in hot weather.
Orlemanski Statement Ties Priest to Bishop Authority
The article reports that Fr. Orlemanski has not filed an appeal and that a church statement asserts he, like all diocesan priests, is directly subject to his bishop. Fr. Shea noted Fr. Orlemanski is under episcopal authority.
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Orlemanski
Fr. Orlemanski
Shea
Untitled Poem Echoes Love for a Beloved Mother
A short verse expresses enduring gratitude and sorrow for a beloved mother. It recalls her unwavering love and devotion, wishes blessings and happiness, and marks her as a cherished memory kept alive in the family.
Flag Day Speaker Named for Fairmont Event
Frank C. Haymond of Fairmont was slated as the featured speaker for the Flag Day celebration. William D. Hussion, chairman of the arrangement committee, announced plans and a complete program will follow. Local Elks and BPO do Elks oversee coordination.
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Frank C. Haymond
Fairmont
William d. Hussion
Chaiman
Committee For
Tia Dudge
Frank C. Waymond
Wais Mont Woul
Grafton
Elks
Flemington High School Banquet and Prom Echo Morale Theme
Colorful pre graduation event at Flemington High School featured a junior class banquet and prom with a musical notes theme. Senior president Charles Newhouse and Rev. Father Carroll spoke on patriotism and unity, followed by a musical program and student performances.
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Flemington High School
Helen Shingleton
Lass
Charles Newhouse
R. W. Talbott
Father Caroll
America
Father Carrolls
Bettie Whitehair
Barbara Stewart
Richard Selvey
E. T. Roof
Richard Cox
Roberta Chenoweth
Olive Talbott
Te Pi
Betty Brown
Betty Christian
Junior Ho
Grafton
Coool
R. Wire
Rohrhergh
Tolores Curry
William A. Collins
Tent P. Wardens
Toe Ryans
Nelle Willams
BP. Roof
Ruth Withy
HL Deherlerfer
Vatican City
Allied forces tighten hold in Mogaung Valley Burma
In North Burma Gen Stilwell's Chinese troops trap Manpin from pincer advances along primitive trails, gaining strategic grip on a bend in the Mogaung Valley. The crook narrows toward a Japanese supply line as U S Chinese forces aim to sever it. Airborne commandos land in gliders behind Jap lines near Bahma.
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Manpin
Burma
Stilwell
Mogaung
Croek
Bahma
Only One Case Booked Before King Here Today
Mayor C O King said a quiet weekend with only one drunkenness case. The offender surrendered bond of five dollars and costs, then failed to appear for trial. George Delaney of Route 5 was the lone blaster cited for the period.
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King
C. O. King
George Delaney
Route 5
In memory of Thomas Bitt Freeze
In memory of Thomas Bitt Freeze who passed away one year ago today. With thoughts of love from a wife, mother, sisters and brothers. We shall reach heaven and clasp his hand.
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Thomas Bitt Freeze
Earth
Jimi
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