Registered Jersey Sold By Neil Austin
Fred Gough of Grafton bought a registered Jersey cow named Fairview Man Jesty Duke from Neil Austin of Grafton. Jerseys, registered with The American Jersey Cattle Club in Columbus, Ohio, are valued for butterfat, early milk, and fast herd building. The animal was shown in Grafton on Monday June 12, then moved to Kingwood at 2 30 p.m. and next to Philippi the following day.
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Columbus
Ohio
Fred Gough
Grafton
Fairview
Jesty Duke
Neil Austin
American Jersey Cattle Club
United States
Martinsburg Fathers Reluctant Over DST Ballot Question
Martinsburg city fathers have not indicated whether they will appeal a circuit court ruling blocking the Daylight Saving Time issue from the June 13 municipal ballot. Judge D H Rodgers acted on a petition by six residents, affecting future plans for a long term DST policy while current fast time remains in effect.
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Martinsburg
D. H. Rodgers
Liberty Bell Tour Visits West Virginia Cities
A Savings Bonds Program tour brings the Liberty Bell to West Virginia cities from May 22 through July 4. The bell will arrive in Grafton on June 12 as part of the statewide leg of the traveling exhibit.
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Grafton
West Virginia
W. Va
Explosion causes $10,000 damage at Ohio Apex plant
An explosion at the Ohio Apex plant in Nitro caused about $10,000 in damage last night. A chemical vat ruptured, blowing off the end and injuring the plant’s interior structure. Police and investigators arrived to assess the scene.
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Ohio
Explosion at plant injures no one. tank blast damages facilities
The blast rocked a local plant injuring no one and generating a loud noise heard up to 1.5 miles away. Plant Superintendent B. E. Gewin estimated the damage, saying an empty tank used for plastic making chemicals exploded. The cause remains unknown.
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B. E. Gewin
Past Grand Exalted Ruler To Be Speaker At Elks Memorial
Dr. Robert South Barrett former B P Elks ruler from Alexandria Virginia will address the West Virginia Elks memorial service on Friday May 26 at 11 a m at the Four Street church in Wheeling. About 2 500 Elks from 109 lodges are expected for the three day convention May 25 26 and 27 in Wheeling with Wade H Kepner introducing him and Reverend John R Ralph giving the invocation. Music and ushers will be provided by Lodge 28 Wheeling under William N Zimmerman and Charles Miller.
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Robert South Barrett
Elks
Alexandria
Virginia
Wheeling
State
Dr. Barrett
Wade H. Kepner
John R. Ralph
Roney
Elks’ Chorus
Lodge 28
William N. Zimmerman
Charles Miller
Missouri Lawyer book praised by President Truman
An excerpt notes President Truman read Missouri Lawyer by John T. Barker on White House stationery writing for a dozen copies at retail price. William Dorrance offered a 5 percent discount. Dorrance agreed reluctantly. The piece also lists veterans groups and Memorial Day ceremonies with Ram say and dignitaries invited to a luncheon at the VFW Home.
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Philadelphia
William Dorrance
John T. Barker
Harry Truman
White House
Durance
United States
Dorrance
Missouri
Truman
Bennett Cert
Dutrbitea
King Features Syndicate
Cranesville Church Notes and 4-H Club Event
The Sunday school class led by Mr. Robert Fries opened at the Methodist church with a Mother’s Day theme. This Sunday the Young Adult Class will lead the service. The local 4-H Club was guest of honor at a party hosted by the club authorities.
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Robert Fries
Methodist Church
Canton labor chief accuses Lewis of secret orders
Loyd Lidener testifies before the House Labor committee that John L. Lewis issued covert orders countermanding a public back to work directive issued after a February court injunction. Lewis declines to testify, skipping the committee hearing.
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Loyd Lidener
Canton
Nit
UMW
House Labor Committee
John LE. Lewis
Lewis
International
Central Press Bits on Taft-Hartley and Truman
Central Press writer reports on Truman’s push to repeal Taft-Hartley while asserting no guaranteed Democratic landslide. He notes strong crowds at train stops, Republican blame on Truman, and concerns in Congress over slot machines in armed forces clubs.
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Central Press
Tiple
Diesel
Tru
Mari
Washington
Truman
Congress
Farm Women Club Hosts Meeting With Arlington Guests
Mrs Ellen Atkinson hosted the Farm Women's Club last Thursday evening. Attendees included Mrs Ora Teets Mrs Mary Feather Mrs Eleanor Teets Mrs Percy Teets Mrs Jean Gibson Mrs Chloe Wilhelm Mrs Hester Kellar Mrs Flo Cuppett Mrs Ada Windell Mrs Bess Mries Mrs Margaret Effland and Mrs Arville Squires of Arlington Virginia. Also present were Mrs Charles Coffman and son Bobby visiting from in the home of Mr and Mrs Oliver Kel Mrs Angelo Velinos of Akron Ohio visiting Blanche Fries. Mr D B Albrecht visited Cumberland Saturday for treatment and his condition is improving.
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Ellen Atkinson
Farm Women's Club
Ora Teets
Mary Feather
Eleanor ‘Teets
Percy Teets
Jean Gibson
Chloe Wilhelm
Hester Kellar
Flo Cuppett
Ada Windell
Bess Mries
Margaret Effland
Arville Squires
Arlington
Virginia
Charles Coffman
Bobby
Angelo Velinos
Akron
Ohio
Blanche Fries
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