Waugh for Delegate Candidacy Praised by Sentinel
The Grafton Sentinel endorses E. Otto Waugh for the house of delegates. It lauds his mayoral record in Grafton, noting debt reduction and prudent finances, and argues his taxpaying stance and public service will benefit Taylor County voters in November. The piece highlights his Legion and church ties and GOP support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ort
Waugh
Taylor County
E. Otton Waugh
House of Delegates
Grafton
Bray
Hopkirstworth
St. John’s Methodist
Taylor “County
E.etto Waugh
the Sentinel
Labor's Non-Partisan League rises in party power
The Wheeling Intelligencer notes a new labor movement, the Congress of Industrial Organization tied league, gaining traction in West Virginia and across states. It functions as a caucus, promoting a legislative program to back CIO aligned Representatives and Senators while challenging major parties.
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Burke
Nebraska
C.I.0
Fries
Ill
Wheeling
West
National Front
Democratic Party
West Virginia
Labor
United States News
Labor Party
Congress of Industrial Organization
Tgbby
C-L.o
Ath
O.I. O
AS & Lobby
War and a Third Term Editorial in The Intelli
The Wheeling Intelligencer reprints an editorial from The Pittsburgh Gazette by Paul Black responding to Dorothy Thompson’s plea for a Roosevelt third term. It argues a leadership change would not weaken defense and may strengthen it, while domestic issues drive the campaign. The piece critiques foreign policy focus as a red herring and questions Roosevelt as wartime leader.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
The
Intelligener
Paul Black
Pittsburgh Gazette
Dorothy Thompson
Roosevelt
Miss Thompson
Intelligencer
England
Thompson
Qian
White House
Rogers Resolution Keeps Congress In Session During War
Charles P. Stewart critiques Massachusetts Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers for proposing continuous wartime sessions. The piece frames GOP and Democratic leverage over adjournment as political leverage, with Roger’s plan shaping the 1940s campaign narrative and party strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Edith Nourse Rogers
Massachusetts
Livery Barn Era and Early Theatre Scenes in Taylor County
The history recounts Erector Lafayette E Ward's West Main livery, funeral processions by horse drawn conveyances, and the shift to autos for burials. It covers 1906 1908 era theater at the Opera House with Lena Rivers adaptation, White Rose Circle events, Halloween ball, and public notices of Dr. Dorsey Mackin's electoral win, plus Odd Fellows social, Proud Prince at the Opera House, and a Dream of Shakespeare by Woman's Club with Vincent's Imperial Orchestra.
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Lafayette E. Ward
St. Mary's Street
Lena Rivers
Mary J. Holmes
White Rose Circle No. 2
Woodman and Friends
Opera House
Seilors Club
Brinkman
Bam
Halloreen
Evenin
Kurnel
Reuben
Heinie
Waxey
Itish
Hezekiah
Vincent
Dorsey Mackin
House of Delegates
Taylor County
Dr. Mackin
Taylor
Grafton
Democratic Weekly
John McClung
North Star
Gentral Lodge No. 98
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
New Wehn Hall
West Main Street
Porter
J. White
Justin Huntley
Mr.White
Robert the Bad
Woman's Club
Vincent's
Imperial Orchestra
Shakre
Qvora House
Misé
Henning Sherman
Frank Hefipie
Shakesperian
Mansion Plot Sparks Romantic Scheme for Grandson
Benjamin Merrifield hires Gayle Dixon to woo his grandson Jeremy Tucker to lift him from a bookish shell. Bill Bailey pushes an ambitious plan to use six young women and a mansion full of activities to spark Jeremy’s awakening, with Merrifield promising expenses and a potential prize.
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Benjamin Merrifield
Gayle Dixon
Jeremy Tucker
Merrinela
Bliss Dixon
Mil
Bill Bailey
Mr. Merrifield
Bill
Air
Wolfien
Bailey
Miss
Dixon
Asten Borgi
Graham
Miss Dixon
Jeremy
Tuckers
Gayle
Jim Tucker
Miss. Dixon
Tucker
Bee
Yours Truly
Dhoom
Anid Gayle
Blatton
Mr. Bailey
Mifatae
Jer
Production shines with Vincent's Orchestra in club showcase
A club production drew acclaim as Vincent and his accomplished musicians delivered a pronounced artistic success. A longtime friendship with the U S R persisted, with Moscow trade talks noted as a prelude to broader diplomatic ties. Legal notices reference Clyde E. McDaniel as purchaser and tax-related redemption actions on listed real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
U.S
D. T. Frey
C. Gace Prey
Clyde E. McDaniel
Balkan entente taking shape amid Italian threat
The report outlines Greece, Yugoslavia, Romania and Turkey coordinating defenses as Italy threatens the region. Premier Metaxas holds talks with Yugoslav and Romanian ambassadors while Albania hosts Italian forces, signaling a broader Balkan alliance stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Metaxas
Greece
Tepa
Creditors Notice to Laura M. Rowe Estate
Notice to all persons having claims against Laura M. Rowe deceased to present verified claims with vouchers at the undersigned office on West Main Street Grafton West Virginia by November 3 1949 or be barred from benefits of the estate. Beneficiaries must appear to protect their interests on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura M. Rowe
Laura M. Rowé
Main
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginia
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Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Latrobe Street
W. Va
Grafton Printing Co
James P. Hoyt
John 8. Palmer
Trier
Associated Press
National
Clayden, Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
Stewart
Rogers
Joe
Joseph W. Martin
House of Representatives
Washington Corps of |News
Capitol Shoress Gallery
Ae Soares
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
Ues
Editi Nourse Rogers
Marmaduke H. Dent
Supreme Court of West Virginia
Whitecar Company
Albana
Legal
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