Grafton Population Declines In Decade
Fred M. Jamison reports Grafton fell from 7,731 in 1930 to 7,406 as of April 1 1940 a drop of over four percent The census notes preliminary figures may be corrected and attributes most loss to the shut down of the glass plant with workers leaving town County data pending and a possible rebound if the plant reopens The message also includes a brief political note from an election candidate urging voter support and promising attentive service.
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Grafton
Fred M. Jamison
The
Sentinel
Jamison
Taylor County
Lost in France Lawrence Jump MIA with French ambulance unit
Lawrence A Jump of Newton Mass serving with an Americ volunteer French ambulance unit is reported missing after a Nazi artillery bombardment. The French say attacks are beaten off and note the Maginot line remains under pressure as Allied air power targets German lines and mechanized units.
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Lawrence A. Jump
Newton
Mass
Americ
Anne Morgan
Almhed
French War Ministry
Dunkerque
France
Reynaud
War Ministry
Sambre River
Rethel
Two Minor Fires Prompt Grafton Fire Department
Two small fires were reported to the Grafton Fire department, with no reportable damage. A trash fire in Harold Walters apartment at 15 Beech street was extinguished at 6:05 PM yesterday. A chimney fire at 850 Beech street, home of Mrs. Blair McPherson, was put out at 10:20 AM today.
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Grafton Fire Department
Harold Walters
Tygart
Beech Street
Blair McPherson
F H DeMoss Passes Away After Prolonged Illness
F H DeMoss 79 father in law of Dr F S Fortney of Newburg died at the Fortney residence at 10 05 pm Thursday after a 13 week battle with complications. Born April 2 1861 he was the son of William and Rachel Gandy DeMoss. His wife died October 20 1934. Survived by daughter Lulu Fortney of Newburg and sister Mrs J B Wilson of near Cadell. He was a retired Baltimore and Ohio railroad track foreman and a member of Trinity Lutheran church Newburg and Damon lodge No 5 Knights of Pythias for 43 years. Services will be held at 8 pm tonight at the Fortney residence. Funeral 2 pm Sunday at the residence with Rev E F K Roof of Grafton officiating. Interment in Knights of Pythias cemetery under A C Sinclair direction.
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H. DeMoss
F. S. Fortney
Newburg
Fortney
William and
Rachel Gandy DeMoss
Lulu Fortney
J. 8. Wilson
Near Cadell
DeMoss
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Trinity Lutheran Church of
Damon Lodge No. 5
Knights of Pythias
E. F. K. Roof
Grafton
A. C. Sinclair
Mayors Proclamation Opens Work Pays Your Community Week
Graf ton mayor proclaims May 20 through May 25, 1940 as This Work Pays Your Community week. Open house will showcase Works Progress Administration projects with guides, questions, and visitor suggestions encouraged. Dinner on May 20 at Moose Home, 25 cents a plate, 6:30 pm. Observance ends May 25.
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Works Projects Administration
Citzens
City of
Grafton
Moose Home
Son of Daniel Willard Dies At His Father's Home
Daniel Willard Jr. assistant general counsel of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and son of its president died yesterday at his father's Salisbury Maryland summer home. He had recently returned from Baltimore for the weekend and had been treated for a wartime gas injury in San Francisco after a business trip on the west coast.
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Daniel Willard, Jr
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Daniel Willard
Salisbury
Cent
Baltimore
Willard
France
San Francisco
Kisor appeals peace bond ruling after altercation
Charles Kisor has taken an appeal from Justice of the Peace A. B. Knabenshue to Taylor county circuit court. He was placed under a $100 peace bond after an altercation with a neighbor and was brought before the magistrate for hearing.
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Charles Kisor
Justice of the Peace
A. B. Knabenshue
Kisor
Taylor County
Knabenshue
French Claim Tank Onslaught Learnings Amid Retrenchment
France reports improved responses to German tank onslaughts after several tense days. Germans push near Sedan and at Montmedy, a fortified position guarding the pocket's western end, as fighting narrows the Allied encirclement.
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Vervens
Sedan
Avesnes
Montmedy
Hagan Ice Cream Promoted for Healthy Snack Choice
An advertisement touts Hagan Ice Cream as a rich pure food for children, claiming it builds strong bodies and is suitable for between meals snacks. It emphasizes repeated serving and offers a 2 quart package for the best value at 25 cents.
London Claims Continue Amid Morale High
Morale of Allied troops remains high despite withdrawals, with indignant soldiers wary of German tactics aimed at shaking civilian and military resolve. The report notes continued concern over strategic withdrawals and calls for steadfast resolve amid the confusion.
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London
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Gal Jen Hunter
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el Sn
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RRO Radio
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Henry Travers
Miles Mander
Gregory LA Cava
Opera House
Hekly
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Human Monster
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Loar Jewelry Store
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