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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1944

Page

6

Jacobs and Mason begin 60 day jail term

Clarence D. Jacobs and Bryan J. Mason started serving 60 day sentences in Taylor County Jail after Judge Herbert W. Dent rejected pleas for farm deferment yesterday. Both men pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges last Friday and were ordered to report to the jail this morning to begin their terms as the April term of court nears adjournment.

Clarence D. Jacobs Bryan J. Magon Taylor County Herbert W Herbert W. Dent Clarence W. Jacobs Bryan J. Mason Jacobs Mason Dent Atences

Printing of Grafton hospital bonds approved

City Attorney John K Burdett said Edward Eyedieman of the RFC told him to have Chemical Bank Note Co print bonds for the new Grafton City hospital. With mayoral election turmoil unresolved, delays feared. RFC council had blocked printing until election settled. Contract released as court decision clarified mayoral succession.

John K. Burdett Edward Eydieman RFC Chemical Bank Note Company New Grafton City Hospital State Supreme Court King RFC Council Sme

In Uniform Returns To South Carolina

Pvt Charles Stevens of the Army Air Corps has returned to Greenville South Carolina after a 15 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs John J Stevens of Blueville. Pvt John M Riffee Jr and Pvt Luther Richman are overseas in England taking a course to bridge the gap between training and active theatre service and need more funds. Street talk about the Willhide faction for a new election grows. Hospital bond plans face uncertain fate even as bonds are printed. At a control depot Pvt Riffee and Pvt Richman were classified for overseas duty with GI style training and recreation briefings. Leaves For Georgia Tech Sgt Herbert F Hoff departs Thomasville Ga after a 15 day furlough with family. Nathan A Drainer moved from Fort Thomas Ky to Sheppard Field Texas.

South Carolina Charles Stevens Army Air Corps Greenville John J. Stevens Blueville England John M. Riffee, Jr Luther Richman Oversea Willhide Air Service Command Pvt Riffee Richman G. I Georgia—Tech Herbert F. Hoff Thomasville Herbert A. Hoff Philippi Fort Thomas Nathan A. Drainer Army Air Force Centers Sheppard Field Texas

Sweden’s Neutral Dilemma and Allied Aid to Ball Bearings

The war today notes that though most Swedes favor the Allies they avoid war to dodge national death. Germany controls Swedish waters and essential imports. An Allied pledge to buy Sweden’s ball bearings does not help until vital Swedish supplies are guaranteed. Butte, Montana sits atop rich mineral deposits.

Sweden Hitler Norway Germany Swedish Stockholm

Life of Christ on Screen Tonight at Eight O Clock

The Christian and Missionary Alliance at 448 West Main Street presents Life of Christ on the screen tonight at eight o clock. Next week the feature will be The Pentateuch.

Christian & Missionary Alliance W. Main St the Pentateuch

DEMMY S POLL Shows split on 1944 ticket options

Read as fragmentary notes from a poll in Demmy's publication: some respondents favor a change, while others back a Wallace alignment if the president signals intent to repeat the 1949 winning ticket in 1944. The item reflects divided loyalties and potential realignment within the party.

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