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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
7
The annual memorial sermon was preached by Rev Voit Flanigan at St Pauls M E church with a large crowd. School children sang patriotic songs under Prof P B Kinge, flags and streamers adorned the interior, and Rev Managon delivered an extemporaneous sermon on The Good Fight.
Tire buying guidance emphasizes higher mileage and lower cost per mile with United States Tires. The ad promises continuous service and maximum use of the car, urging readers to visit the nearest Sales and Service Depot for selection assistance.
In rural Maine a wounded army truck remains a roadside ruin where a single private guards the site awaiting further orders. For a month he has slept little, kept vigil beside Braddock era relics, and been fed by a kindly farmer's wife as Captain Burt T Jones questions the lone sentry about his stubborn post and fatigue.
The Business Men's Association with 25 members gathered at Central Hotel at noon. Reports from committees covered plans for the 80th May celebration, Red Cross drives, and cemetery work. Funding is ample to cover obligations, while Red Cross efforts target $9,000 for the local chapter with a house-to-house drive planned.
In Wickwire, Fetterman District, a Saturday festival at Wickwire school supported by patriotic residents raised 882.00 for war relief. Proceeds went to the Red Cross and Second War Fund, with 800.00 for the latter and 6.00 from Red Cross members, despite poor weather. The community shows strong support for all war efforts and may contribute again.
Young John McCafferty son of Minnie McCafferty was brought before U S Commissioner Lilly on a charge of carrying an excessive amount of whiskey. Officials say the quantity violated the law and intend to crack down on the operation. He was held for the federal term of...
W. Va May 38 Among 24 percent Ohio county drafted men leaving today for Camp Lee Virginia will be Campdene Taney editor of the Wheeling Register Taney made no effort to secure an assignment or to get something soft away from the firing line. His associates on the Register staff presented him with a gold watch and farewell speeches were made. Today's delegation from Wheeling is the largest yet.
Washington May 28 Examination today of Director General McAdoo's order raising freight rates on a 25 percent basis and passenger rates to 3 cents a mile indicates the average rise will exceed 23 percent. Rates apply June 10 for passengers and June 25 for freight with adjustments possible by state commissions or the Interstate Commerce Commission. Shippers expect hundreds of modifications affecting specific commodities and intrastate moves, but total revenue gains are projected at 100,000,000 to 100,000,000. Short hauls within states face 25 to 150 percent increases, impacting coal brick timber meats grain and market-shipped materials.
Washington May 28 The first anniversary of American destroyers in foreign waters is marked this month as seven ships have operated in the war zone. Reports describe engagements with submarines and successful gunfire that deterred attacks on sea lanes. A notable incident at the Fanning involved a surfaced U boat surrender after American guns shelled it, with crewmen saving enemy sailors. The Navy notes U.S. ships now patrol with the British fleet aiding Kiel's blockade, and a future large sea battle is anticipated if German forces leave mine belts.
An error by the parade committee misordered the Sons of Veterans in the afternoon division for Decoration Day events. The GAR Boy Scouts and others will accompany in the second division as planned.
The Manufacturers Record details large town and plant projects across the region. Baltimore and Ohio Railway plans a $16,000,000 investment to expand facilities for faster wartime traffic. Fairmont West Virginia hosts a new by product plant with a $3,500,000 coke oven complex and $750,000 employee town. Coal land development at Sullivan Pond Creek in Kentucky and a new Baltimore & Ohio roundhouse in Graeton West Virginia with $275,000 in improvements are also noted.
The Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone company reports its private branch exchange in the Baltimore division offices of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is now in operation. The local office operator is serving connected portions while the full office equipment is completed. Florida contains about 900 acres of land reclaimed by drainage.
Mrs. Charles Trondel received a message stating her nephew Char Rostwick is dead in Rahway New Jersey. Rostwick, son of Mr and Mrs John Rostwick, was well known locally and had many friends who mourn his passing after his death occurred several days ago.
Walter S Goudy of 2125 Avenue is appointed to the Enlisted Mechanic's Training School at Kelly Field Texas. The largest school of its kind, it prepares enlisted Aviation section men in rigging assembling aeroplanes and repairing motors. Graduates earn the Aviation Mechanics rating and a 50 percent pay increase.
Sunday ceremony at 4 PM in the First Baptist Church of Grafton joined Miss Susan Cooper and Everett Wolfe. The couple, connected with local families, will reside near the groom's home after a brief wedding pageant. Guests from Virginia, Akron, and nearby towns attended the event and extended best wishes.
In a telegraphic congratulations to the Shipwrights Joiners union of Seattle, President Wilson and the national board note a six day notice waived for Saturday half-holiday ahead of war efforts. The Portland Council and Philadelphia correspondents report wage discussions and city excavation work tied to mobilization.
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