Memorial Day Parking Rules Set by Police in Grafton
State Police are assigned to duty here for Memorial Day with detour routes announced. Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, Main St St Marys St Beech and Walnut to Woodyard will be closed until after the parade and cemetery exercises. Detours use Bridge Front Grand Maple Spruce Thayer Dewey Rochelle and Walnut. Police limit bridge traffic to ten cars at a time, with special officers stationed on the bridge. Extra officers and firemen will assist. school children will enter the cemetery via the side entrance to ease crowd flow.
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Earl DeMoss
Main Street
St. Mary's Street
Bridge
Beech Street
Walnut Street
Woodyard
National Cemetery
Captain DeMoss
Bridge Street
Grand
Grafton Bridge
Maple Avenue
Spruce Street
Thayer
Dewey Avenue
Rochelle Road
Gay Street
Haslup Street
Knotts
Avenue
Market Street
DeMoss
Dorsey Bailey
Company O
State Police
Speeder Pays $5 Fine In Local Municipal Tribunal
A 17 year old, James Knotts, was arrested by Captain Earl DeMoss for speeding on East Main and Lincoln streets, arraigned before Mayor C O King, and fined $5 and costs in municipal court paid.
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East
Main
Lincoln
James Knotts
Earl DeMoss
C. O. King
Holt Relinquishes Grafton Sentinel Publisher Post
James F. Holt relinquishes duties as publisher of the Grafton Sentinel at Camp Bragg NC effective today. Alice B. Holt becomes business manager overseeing operations and the printing affiliate. John S. Palmer is named editor in chief directing news and production. Robert S. Earle joins as news and telegraph editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice B. Holt
The
Sentinel
Grafton Printing Company
John S. Palmer
the Sentinel
Robert S. Earle
Clarksburg Exponent
News and Telegraph
James F Holt Enters Army Duty at Camp Bragg
First Lieut James F Holt leaves Grafton to serve in the quartermaster corps US Army stationed near Fayetteville North Carolina. He resigns as editor and publisher of the Grafton Sentinel and manager of the Grafton Printing Co. His wife and two children remain in Grafton. Holt has been a West Virginia University graduate and Sentinel associate since 1935. He underwent a medical and fitness evaluation at Fort Hayes Columbus Ohio before traveling to North Carolina.
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James F. Holt
Quartermaster’s Corps
U.S. Army
Camp Bragg
North Carolina
Grafton Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company, Inc
Grafton
Quartermaster's Corps
U. S. Army
Fayetteville
N. C
Holt
Grafton Printing Company
Lieu
Reserves
West Virginia University
the Sentinel
Howard H. Holt
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Ohio
Fifth Corps
Rosemont man Bonnell dies after illness at home
Truman Bonnell, 68, a Rosemont resident for two years, died at his home early yesterday after a long illness. Survived by widow Pearl and six children, plus three sisters and two brothers, with prior thirty years in Green Valley near Bridgeport and a 1939 move to Rosemont. In Charleston, Paul Wysong, 22, died from burns while attempting to start a fire with kerosene.
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Truman Bonnell
Rosemont
Joshua
Margaret Bonnell
Green Valley
Bridgeport
Pearl Bonnell
Okey Dean
Buckhannon
Harvey Cain
Luther Hawk
Dennis Bonnell
Columbus
Goodlow
Argyl Bonnell
Ida Lamby
Callie Sharp
Shinnston
Nan Drummond
Gypsy
George Bonnell
John Bonnell
Mount Clare
Inxis
BURNS
Charleston
Paul Wysong
Duribar
Dr Cook Reelected WV Elks Official in Parkersburg
Dr O L Cook of Grafton, former exalted ruler of Grafton lodge 308, was reelected vice president of the northern district of the West Virginia State Elks association as the convention winds up in Parkersburg. Donald P Fleming of Parkersburg was chosen president, with Roy Heinlein of Sistersville serving as northern district vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Cook
Grafton
Grafton Lodge No. 308
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
West Virginia State Elks Association
Parkersburg
Donald P. Fleming
Cook
Roy Heinlein
Sistersville
Poppy Drive Appeal Urges City Citizens to Wear Poppies
J L Guth commander of No 12 Post American Legion urges all patriotic residents of Grafton to wear a memorial poppy today for Poppy Day. Proceeds fund Legion and auxiliary welfare efforts with poppies distributed by Legion auxiliary volunteers.
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J. L. Guth
No. 12
American Legion
America
Legion
France
Grafton
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary Welfare
Navigation Pool Filled At Tygart Dam Reservoir
U S engineers report a navigation pool at Tygart Dam reservoir has reached 100 000 acre feet after heavy showers last week. Inflow averaged 3090 cfs and outflow 430 cfs with a storage rise of about 36 600 acre feet. May 16 and 17 saw 1.56 inches of rain.
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Tygart Dam
U. S
West Virginia Liquor Commission Plans New Price Sting
The commission announced a likely sting plan spanning 15 minutes per agency, to test new brands not previously sold in the state and drop others with low consumer interest. A new compilation is set for September 1 covering 105 agencies operated by the commission.
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West Virginia
Commission
Two Cars Stolen in Grafton as Local Pair Arrested
West Grafton police report two automobiles stolen last night and today. A 1931 Chevrolet four door sedan owned by John Poling, with Pennsylvania plates, was taken from Walnut street. The Gerkin auto was recovered in Clarksburg where Edwin DeMoss and Harry Beverlin were arrested after being found with the car. They could not explain ownership and were held for Grafton authorities. The second car remains missing with no trace found so far.
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West Grafton
Grafton
Clarksburg
Frank Gerkin
Edwin DeMoss
Harry Beverlin
J. C. Helms
Gerkin
Walnut Street
John Poling
Pennsylvania
State School Superintendent Appoints Aptitude Test Committee
Summer terms in public schools may include aptitude testing as a means to improve efficiency. The 1041 legislature, per a resolution by Senators Paull and Pelter, called for action. Colleges gain right to two six week terms replacing the old three week post summer program. The board approved pensions for three, with Georgiana Tutwiler noted for 32 years experience.
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Trent
Paull
D.brooke
Pelter
D.logan
Georgiana Tutwiler
Mineral County
SEA DISASTER (Continued from page one
A wartime report describes a naval engagement in which a cruiser torpedoed and sank a large Italian destroyer after a close range exchange. The squadron then attacked enemy caiques bound for a Crete night landing, sinking at least 40 vessels and a 1,000 ton steamer. Survivors in the water could not be rescued due to risk of E-boat attacks.
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Crete
Caiques
DeMoss Clarifies Parking Rule on East Main Street
Captain Earl DeMoss, head of the police department, clarified that no parking restrictions apply on East Main Street beyond Haslup Street. He said parking is allowed as far east as Haslup with meters on the south side and the same rules as downtown business districts.
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DeMoss
East Main Street
Haslup Street
Bridge Street
Sentinel
Earl DeMoss
Haslup
Y Celebrates End of Drive at Grafton Y M C A Banquet
Twenty two Y M C A officials and team members gathered in the dining room for a victory banquet with President James Fordyce presiding. Frank M. Liddle spoke on the association’s history from England to today. Wheeler C. Bachman awarded prizes to individuals and teams for their successful fundraising drive. First award went to W. J. Frey who led the first team. Other recipients included James Barcus Paul Defenbaugh and F R Frasher.
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Grafton Young Men's Christian Association
James Fordyce
Frank M. Liddle
Y.mlc.a
England
Liddle
Wheeler C. Bachman
W. J. Frey
Bachman
James Barcus
Paul Defenbaugh
F. R. Frasher
Berkeley Grand Jury Indicts Fifty Strikers
Berkeley county grand jury discharged after returning about 50 felony and misdemeanor indictments against persons involved in disorders during a strike at the Interwoven Stocking company plant. Trials may span the summer with possible severances on joint indictments. as many as 13 named per bill.
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Martinsburg
Berkeley County
Interwoven
Knox to Give Sermon Here at Grafton High
Rev. William Knox of Huntington will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to Grafton Senior High graduates. Miss Betty Turvander, valedictorian, will play Finlandia as the processional. Rev. George E. Manson will give the invocation. Special music includes Homeland and The Heavens are Telling. The service starts at eight o'clock in Riverside drive auditorium.
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William Knox
Huntington
Andrews Methodist Church
Grafton Senior High School
Knox
Betty Turvander
Finlandia
George E. Manson
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Homeland
BE. L. Lowery
West Main Street Methodist Church
Riverside Drive
Haddix Funeral Rites Held At Bartlett's
Funeral services for Irvin Haddix 84 who died in St Louis Missouri Wednesday will be at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon at Bartlett Funeral Home on Mc Graw avenue with Rev Father M J Hannon pastor of St Augustine Catholic church officiating Interment in Bluemont cemetery under the direction of G T Bartlett
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Irvin Haddix
St. Louis Mo
Bartlett Funeral Home
McGraw Avenue
M. J. Hannon
St. Augustine Catholic Church
Bluemont Cemetery
G. T. Bartlett
32 Pedestrians Die Last Month in Charleston West Virginia
Data from the Accident Prevention bureau shows 32 April fatalities with 15 pedestrians among them. Most accidents occurred on straight asphalt roads during Friday and Sunday, with 4 to 5 pm the peak time and 8 to 9 pm also high.
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Charleston
West Virginia
John W. Bosworth
Department of Public Safety
Albanian royal assassination tale and U.S. congress strain
A Tirana report claims an attempted assassination of Albanian King Zog by Mihalloff, with trial announced before the tribunal of armed forces in Albania. Separate dispatches describe heightened interrogation details and political motives, while American congressmen endure long hours amid a busy legislative grind. Also noted is the death of Dr Harry W Rollings of Wardensville W Va with burial planned in Lost City.
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Verlaci
Tirana
Laci Mihalloff
Albania
Rome
Congress
Capitol
Calver
Pblic
Richmond
Harry W. Rollings
Wardensville
W. Va
Son
3. A. Rollings
Lost City
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Mary Alice Palmer
Songstress
NO Cover
Dr. Cook
State Elks
Berkeley
Dixie
Main St. Grafton
Petre
Ome Ida
Humphrey Bogart
Alan Curtis
Arthur Kennedy
Joan Leslie
Henry Hull
Henry Travers
Raoul Walsh
Warner Bros
Grafton High
Scription
Britain
John Miller Andrews
Northern Ireland
London
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House of Commons
Belfast
Ireland
Joseph Cardinal Macrory
Armagh
All Ireland
Haddix
Bartlett
West Main Street
Pure ‘Oil
Jexperts
Grafton Drug and Chemical CO
Malone
Italy
Solons
Rollings
Great Dictator
Charles Chaplin
Paulette Goddard
Jack Oakie
Henry Daniel
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