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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1940

Page

5

Fall of Boulogne Spurs Allied Plight In Channel War

German advances along the French channel coast push toward Calais while Boulogne falls, prompting British aerial and naval defenses. Royal air losses reported as 20 enemy planes shot down and 25 damaged, with Scotland Yard rounding up suspected fifth columnists and Ireland defense measures under way. King George to broadcast a empire day address as Britain braces for further invasion risks.

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Scrap Quilt Pattern 6564 and wartime Britain unrest

In early quilting days scrap quilts were favored for economy and sociability. Pattern 6564 offers block charts and yardage for a three piece design, while Britain faces political turmoil as Mosley’s group and fascist-linked figures are detained and questioned amid cabinet changes.

Bee Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Recognition Day at Grafton High School Highlights

The annual Recognition Day event at Grafton High School was held in the Riverside Drive building auditorium. Principal Torlock Rasmussen led the program presenting citizenship, Reserve, and Honor Society awards to students including Charles Bell and Anna Giles, while Thespians, band members, and the yearbook editor team earned certificates and prizes.

Grafton High School Riverside Drive Torlock Rasmussen Sentinel Bell Giles William H. Danforth Ralston Purina Company Charles Bell Anna Giles Betty Turvander Robert Cassell Paul Sinsel Arthur Yates Helen Shingleton Charles Stafford Rush Hatch Betty Lou Currey Gil Rings Mary Louise Hamner Doris Jean Bolyard Florence Kunst Florine Friedman Mary Parrish Edna Grow Mildred Gall Geraldine Jones Margaret Jane Payne Jane Wolfe Alice Austin Lenore Carpenter Jean Yates Rasmussen John Frank Luzader James Riley Dale Lockard Bill Graham Joan Reger Mary Ellen Sinclair Mary Ellers Martha Hopkins Arthur Yates, Jr Lynette Baker Nell Dora DeMoss Lawrence Henderson Robert McKinney Eleanor Moore Virginia Lee Ridenour Kenneth Boylan Ray Linn Freda Moats Eugene Reed Virginia Stout Carolyn Tobias

Disabled veterans make poppies for World War dead

Poppies worn on Saturday honor the war dead and benefit disabled veterans who create them in hospitals. The program, run by American Legion Auxiliary with hospital cooperation, pays veterans from Auxiliary funds and supports families with little government pay. About 12 million poppies have been produced this year to boost public response to the Honor the War Dead appeal.

the American Legion Auxiliary Charles Burke

Ladies Night Planned By Local Elks Lodge

Grafton lodge No. 308 Ben elevant and Protective Order of Elks plans a Ladies Night at the lodge session next Thursday evening to enlist ladies in staging the annual Flag Day ceremonial and the nearing 45th anniversary festivities.

Grafton Lodge No. 308 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

Olive Oil Relief for Itching Piles Claims Quick Aid

An old advertisement touts olive oil based home remedy for itching piles. It prescribes bathing with warm water, drying, and applying a mixture of equal parts oil and olive oil to the affected area using absorbent cotton. Recommends repeat use as needed and money back guarantee at gate locations.

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