History of Taylor County Community News Recap
Reverend F N Lynch addressed St Pauls church in West Grafton on Sunday and Monday inviting railroad workers and mothers to hear his messages. Alexander Reed, longtime cigar maker, died at 75. County road project opposition grew with suspensions and meetings. J W Greist urged a retail merchants institute for Grafton to be held March 6 1922. Elizabeth Cummins chapter DAR hosted Washington's Birthday reception with colonial dress and remarks by Miss Hinkle regent. DAR activities included Constitution Day events state convention participation and Armistice Day parade. A prize for Grafton High School essays on West Virginia history and poster campaigns about flag law were noted. Liberry Tree planting planned and America Anthem sung.
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F. N. Lynch
Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Thayer Street
Andrews
Grafton
St. Paul's Church
West Grafton
Lynch
Mothers of
Alexander Reed
First Ward
Robert McConkey
McConkey
Powell
White
Ringler
Reed
Mr. Reed
Emma
William
Jane Woolard
Fettersman
Baltimore and Ohio
Bluemont Cemetery
Timothy E. Scanlon
J. W. Greist
Retail Merchants Institute of Chicago, Minois
My. Greist
Ladies of Elizabeth Cummins
Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington
Martha
George Washington
Prudence Hinkle
Alden Beagle
P. B. Phinney
John N. Tregellas
Charles Sinsel
Grace Loar
Martha Washington
Charles Steel, Jr
Clara Sawyer
Miss Hinkle
Grafton High School
West Virginia
Herman Blenner-hasset
Iris Ferry
Jed W. Robinson
America
Rudolf Hess and Hitler Rivalry Sparks Wild Theories
Central Press columnist Charles Stewart reports Washington buzz over Rudolf Hess interviews with Winston Churchill. Theories swirl about Hess want or desire to mediate peace, a rift with Adolf Hitler, Goering’s power, and potential plans to upend Nazi leadership amid a looming crisis.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Winston Churchill
Rudolf Hess
Hitler
Fuehrer
Adolf
Rudolf
Winston
Britain
Washington
Thang
Sherlock Holmes
Germany
Metropolitans urge meters plan to fund city debt
Grafton citizens are urged to support restoring nickel meters on Main Street to cover a $1,100 overdue debt. A 15 minute free window would ease concerns while collectors hope funds are directed to the meter company. Public cooperation, report transparency, and personal action are urged.
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Main Street
Artiss
Colk
Grafton
Model Railroad Madness Strikes a Rainy Night
Henry Potter rebels against his wife and heads out in a downpour to a likely quiet club, only to stumble into a mysterious scene at Wildwood lodge where Hans Svenson and companions welcome him with coffee and a shocking reveal as a gunshot echoes in the darkness.
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Mrs. Potter
Henry
Hars Swenson
Potter
Wildwood Lodge
Hans Svensqgn
Model Railroad Club
Ives
Huss Svenson
Mr. Potter
Hans
Grafton Retailers Target Wage Earners With Local Ads
Baltimore and Ohio loadings rise toward 1930 peak while local employment strengthens. Businesses aim to keep payrolls high and lure wage earners back from out of town papers with stronger local advertising and stock variety at favorable prices.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Grafton
Worry Won't Save The World War Reflection
Ralph A Habas discusses wartime fear in Your Life Magazine. He argues the world remains troubled by wars or postwar instability, and society must confront ongoing effects of conflict beyond direct combat. He notes idok’s flee and a prolonged era of tension shaping daily life.
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Mr. Habas
The
Times-West Virginian
Ralph A. Habas
Your Life Magazine
Idok
Public mood in Britain favors invasion boldness
The Fairmont Times notes letters from England show civilian anxiety over a Hitler invasion, with optimism that such a clash would end in German disaster. Observers link Hess's flight to potential urgency, while U S actions shape moves in Europe and the Middle East as France allows German use of its soil. Democracy hinges on decisive global actions.
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Adolf
Rudolf
Scotland
Germany
Hitler
Fairmont Times
England
British Isles
Isles
Rudolf Hels
Hess
United States
France
Middle East
French
Syria
Turkey
America
Italy
Britain
Waiting Policy Aims to Undercut Dictatorships
A strategy to weaken authoritarian regimes by delaying decisive actions and letting pressure build over time. Proponents argue calm, patient diplomacy reduces risk, while critics warn of stalemate and missed opportunities for support of oppressed populations.
Martyrs to Truth reporters in the Whirlwind conflict
The piece honors American war correspondents who risked life and endured wounds to report truthfully on war events. It praises their devotion, noting they went beyond duty to fulfill a higher calling of accurate journalism and serving the cause of truth.
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Exponent-Telegram
America
Air Directed Capture of Pia Machita in Arizona Desert
Marshal Ben J. McKinney led an air assisted pursuit to seize Pia Machita and his followers near the Sells Indian agency. The posse landed, surprised the chief, who surrendered when outnumbered, then notes were dropped to tribes fleeing through the mesquite. The incident follows his refusal to permit service registration.
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Ben J. McKinney
McKinney
Reservation Road
Pia Machita
Sells Indian Agency
Iimored
Gadsden
Gadsden Purchase Legacy and Navajo Rebellion Mentioned
The text notes the 1853 Gadsden purchase adding southern Arizona to the United States. It recalls a 1935 revolt against the Wheeler Howard Indian reorganization act when the leader flew the Mexican flag over his village for six months. It also mentions him driving census workers from the reservation last year before relenting, with reference to Pin Machita’s village.
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Gadsden
Arizona
United States
Mexico
Pin Machita
Time Marches On Assistant State Tax Session Discusses Cash Sales
Walter V. Ross highlighted unauthorized credit extensions as a major discussion point at the ongoing sessions. The talks continue through tomorrow under existing regulations with beer sales restricted to cash payments only.
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State Tax Commission
Walter V. Ross
Ross
State Opens Surface Treatment Projects Across Counties
The State opens several surface treatment contracts including Harry Hatfield and Co. for Barboursville projects totaling $11,778.61 and $49,954.70 for routes in McDowell and Welch. Murphy Construction Co. awarded $29,936.62 for U.S. 60 route, and $46,685.19 for Roane and Spencer-Calhoun lines. Janutolo and Co. win $25,804.30 for Nicholas County, Oscar Vicellio awarded $27,725.50 for the McDowell Panther Creek bridge as work proceeds along Route 33 and other routes. Also notes Papagos registering for the draft amid Army volunteering ahead of classification.
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Harry Hatfield and Co
Barboursville
McDowell
Welch
Caretta and
War
Newhall
Grant
Mt. Storm
Scherr
Maysville
Murphy Construction Co
Morrigantown
Roane
Clay County
Chase Murphy Construction
Spencer-Calhoun County
Nicholas
Janutolo and Co
Payetteville
Panther Creek
Oscar Vicellio
Itmann
Brewers Debate Revision of Beer Regulations
CHARLESTON May 19. Brewers and state officials met at a conference to discuss proposed revisions to the beer regulations. The gathering focused on how rules would affect production distribution and licensing.
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Charleston
Brewers
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