Supreme Court Keeps Graf ton Mayor Charles King In Office
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously upheld Charles O King as Graf ton mayor after an election contest over ballots under the permanent registration act. The ruling bars Willhide attempts to count late or transferred registrations and affirms that registration timing governs municipal voting. The decision preserves King’s term and clarifies ballot validity rules.
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Charleston
Charles O. King
Grafton
State Supreme Court
Victor C. Willhine
King
Willhide Wilthide
Wilthide
Spinne ruins show retreating enemy lines amid bombardment
Prisoners escaped from a German camp and signals point to infantry withdrawal while artillery repositioned from mountain emplacements. American patrols reach Spinne ruins as donkeys ferry supplies up cliff paths. Mont Plead, a town near rich mineral deposits, appears in the scene. Minnesota is noted for its lakes.
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Ceosme
French Foreign Legionaires
Moan'ain
Hobson
Ton
Emer
State and County Police Night Road Check Yields Two Arrests
State and county police conducted a road check last night, arresting Marvin J. Kettle of Flemington and Clyde William Maxwell of Galloway for driving without an operator's license. A punch board and candy were seized from Tony's Place and a warrant for his arrest will follow. Simpson reported a family quarrel later. Trooper Sergent said drivers will be tested all day Friday.
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Liernse
Marvin J. Kettle
Flemington
Clyde William Maxwell
Galloway
Tony
Simpson
W. D. Sergent
Health officials plan and appointment reforms urged
The fact finding committee approved by the House of Delegates urged that the state Health Commissioner be appointed with the association council's approval. It recommended naming medical personnel from a panel recognized by the association and requiring approval of medical superintendents by both councils. The delegates also favored quarantine of contagious tuberculosis patients to keep them from leaving institutions until cured.
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House of Delegates
West Virginia
Association
State Public Health Council
Association Council
Chinese Takeoff Imagined in a High Mountain Land War
A vivid but fragmentary sketch portrays Chinese forces attempting a land crossing to the distant Rimside world. The narrative envisions troops fighting along mountain trails up as high as eleven thousand feet, amid a multi day offensive framework.
Closing Exercises for St Augustine May 19
The St Augustine school closes with an 8 p m program Friday May 19 in the school auditorium. A Day With Our Mother a three act play follows, telling of a couple's fall from home and faith and return through a mother's prayers and the Virgin's intercession.
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St. Augustine School
Our Mother
William Turner
Joseph
Victor Saccone
Rose Marie Sorbello
Mary
Jacqueline Reed
Margaret
Gratia Lalley
Mistres
Jacqueline Rogers
Nadine Olon
Mary Irma Hussion
Mary Lou Kelly
Genevieve Kisor
Vert Litzinger
Mrs. Thorn
Litzinger
Obituary of Catherine Wittman Kinsler Services Tomorrow
Funeral services for Catherine Lowise Wittman Kinsler 78 of Blueville will be held tomorrow at 2 30 p m in the Lutheran church with Rev E F K Roof in charge and Eslett funeral home directing Interment will be in Bluemont cemetery She was born January 28 1866 in Taylor county and spent her life here She was a Lutheran wife of Emil Kinsler and mother of Rev David Kinsler of Camp Polk Cal and Dorothy Pulton Survived by brothers W H Wittman of Grafton F Wittman of Fairmont and sister Yettie Shafferman of Fairmont The body will lie in state tomorrow from 1 to 2 30 with the casket closed after that time
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Catherine Lowise Wittman Kinsler
Blueville
E. F. K. Roof
Eslett Finneral
Bluemont
Taylor County
Sir
Lewis T
Catherine Ann Cassell Wittman
Lutheran Church
Emil Kinsler
David Kinsler
Camp Polk
Cal
Dorothy Pulton
W. H. Wittman
Grafton
F. Wittman
Fairmont
Yettie Shafferman
Fairmons
Japanese casualties exceed Chinese in Tatanetmu sector
War department reports show Japanese losses far surpass Chinese in the Tatanetmu area as fighting continues. Equipment once used to cure spaghetti is repurposed for laundry drying in Italy amid broader wartime production shifts.
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Tatanetmu
Italy
War Department
Velvet Pattern Amid Cloth Trade Report
A fragment describes a satin of velvet revitalized with woolen cloth, noting trade terms and a quoted pattern reference. The text references a quantity around 80 mules tons and mentions a daily pattern update.
Pattern 9206 sewing pattern description and sizes
A 1944 Marian Martin sewing pattern notice describes Pattern 9206 with wide shoulders U neck unfitted trim and style interest. Sizes Misses 14 16 18 20 Women 40 26 38 40. size 16 shown. Send six cents in coins and address to pattern dept New York for pattern 9206 plus ten cents for spring pattern book.
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Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept
West 18Th St
New York
N.Y
Marian Martin
Chinese Continued on page 1 war outlook
Incomplete transcription notes how officials discuss China's role in a broader conflict. The piece suggests Japanese aims to influence China and considers China as a potential theater in a larger war, with statements about efforts to balance between regional powers and strategic positions.
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Tom
Japan
China
Jayan
Jury selection in high profile suit raises questions
Proceedings reveal defense attorney Tra Chase Krehne and prosecutors Jol Rogge and Joseph Turns in a case where the petit en alleges Rogge and Burns offered promises to Keehne to betray the plaintiff Embuyst and sacrifice the plaintiff's interests for personal benefits from Rogge and Burns.
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Tra Chase Krehne
Jol Rorge
Joseph W. Turns
Petit En
Rogge
Burns
Keehne
Card of thanks for Margaret C Seurm family note
The family expresses sincere appreciation for acts of kindness during illness and after the death of their wife and mother Margaret C Seurm. They thank loyal friends and neighbors for assistance and car donations and acknowledge Rev Lois Luzader for the service. B A Sturm and Children.
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Margaret C. Seurm
Lois Luzader
Servier
B. A. Sturm
Taylor County OPA price lists now available
Printed lists of OPA community ceiling prices for Taylor County are now available at the Taylor County War Price and Rationing Board offices. Rev Earl W. Slayton announced that consumers may obtain copies from the prep clerk on West Main street. Prices cover all four groups, with Groups 1 and 2 on one side and Groups 3 and 4 on the reverse.
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OPA
Taylor County
Earl W. Slayton
Community Service
West Main Street
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