A Good Ferce To Start The Clean-Up
The Grafton Sentinel discusses wartime defense, fifth column fears, and the need for long term national preparedness. It urges removing alien influence from government and notes public scrutiny of un American organizations and the Dies committee findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Intelligencer
United States
Germany
Europe
Dies Committee
Washington
American League For Peace and Democracy
Dies
Lamberton
Stalin
Hitler
Poland
America
Governor Leahy Defense Post Backed by Stewart Says
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart notes Governor William D. Leahy of Puerto Rico is viewed as a potential defensive post choice for the Roosevelt administration. The piece also discusses cabinet vacancies and delays by War Secretary Woodring and Naval Secretary Edison, with the White House hoping for resignations to fill key positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington
Uncle Sam
William D. Leahy
Puerto Rico
Caribbean
Leahy
Army
Navy
Roosevelt
War Woodring
Naval
Edison
White House
Woodring
United States Legation
Canada
Navy Department
Government clean up in ranks sparked by concert trouble
A fragment notes concern that trouble from a concert could spread into government ranks. The text questions where to begin fixing the mess and suggests starting within the government itself. The source emphasizes internal reform and accountability in public office.
Defending Alaska urges rapid Guard enlistment and growth
The article notes General Marshall calls for immediate National Guard organization in Alaska, arguing Alaska’s strategic location and population justify defense. It urges developing arms, air bases, and deployment, plus support for King Bill to attract private capital for settlement and development without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Elkins Inter-Mountain
Marshall
Anchorage
Pacific Northwest
Army
Navy
North America
Sky
Norway
Senate
Grafton Opera House Highlights 1907 Events and Obituaries
The 1907 Grafton program covers Simple Simon Simple at the Opera House, Lyceum courses by the Young Men's Christian Association, and public interest in charity, theatre and music. It notes the passing of Charles A. Faust, Faust’s funeral and local esteem, Fred Raymond’s Missouri Girl, Dellwood whiskey permits, the Railway Trainmen convention, Hamlet performances, Reverend J Dallas Simmons’ death, and a May Festival by the Woman's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Simple
Opera House
Grafton
Lyceum
Young Mens Christian Association
Charles A. Faust
Washington Street
St. Augustine Catholic Church
Grafton Lodge No
Benevolent Order of Elks
Lodge Brothers
Fred Raymond
Sadie Raymond
Absalom M. Jarrett
Keener Hollow
John White
J. M. Lake
Webster
North West Virginia
Brotherhood of Railway
Frank Hennig
Wheeling
Frederic Ward
Lawrence Barret
Hamlet
J. Dallas Simmons
First Baptist Church
Buckhannon
Virginia
Parkersburg
Baptist Banner
Simmons
First Baptist Church of
Hattie Simmons
Mary Straub
J Tama
Charles Straub
Woman's’ Club
Merrifield girls light up society pages in town talk
Bill Bailey and Gayle Dixon push The Oaks play while photographers capture seven beautiful Merrifield girls—Tempe Hyde, Lillian Trainor, Margaret Louise Kirby, Adele Larraway, Hazel Green, Lola Montesa and Gayle Dixon—in staged scenes for the Little Theatre project. The publicity stirs chatter as tickets sell and police note a suspicious familiarity in the featured group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bailey
the Oaks
Ballyhoo
Gayle
Mr. Merrifield
Mr. Weems
Jeremy
Bill
Merrifield
Curtain
Graham
Tam
Sam
Kiam Bailey
Apa
Gayle Dixon
Tempe Hyde
Lillian Trainor
Margaret Louise Kirby
Adele Larraway
Hazel Green
Lola Montesa
Lola
Merrifield Girls
Gazette
Last Curtain
Bailey
Bouth
Oscar Draper
Bureau of Deteatives
Police
Mr. Draper
Cap'n
Shotwell keynote links campaign to Americanism in Nebraska
A. V. Shotwell of Omaha delivered the keynote at the Republican county convention in Springfield Nebraska. He argued the central issue is Americanism with only minor differences between parties. A Democratic delegate overheard Shockwell and invited him to address the Democrats below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Omaha
Shotwell
Mr. Shotwell
Notice of Estate Settlement in Taylor County West Virginia
Public notice from Commissioner of Accounts John E. Burdett of Taylor County West Virginia announces settlement actions for the estate of canononads of Company Building Grafton. The document cites dates in May and June 1940 and references the sixth day of December 1940 for related proceedings.
Commissioner Notice to Creditors of Willhide Estate
To creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Bruce Willhide deceased. All claims must be exhibited with vouchers verified to the undersigned at his office in the Taylor County Bank Building Gratton West Virginia on or before December 5 1940 or they may be excluded from all benefit of the estate. All beneficiaries are notified to be present May 31 1940. William P Samples May 31 June 7 14
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Europe
Belgium
Hitler
Wolde Pops
Isles
United
Roosevelt
England
Leopold
Church
Reynaud
Bruce Willhide
Taylor County Bank
City of
Gratton
Taylor County
West Virginia
Beane
William P. Samples
Notice to creditors in estate of John R Waters
Commissioners notice to all persons holding claims against the estate of John R Waters, deceased, to exhibit them with voucher duly verified to the undersigned at the office in the Grafton Banking and Trust building. Deadline and further details appear in the public filing of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Waters
Grafton Banking and Trust
Scottish golf pro scores nineteen holes in one
A Scottish golf professional achieved a remarkable nineteen holes in one, hailed as an extraordinary feat even by stringent industry standards. The report notes the improbable accomplishment amid a climate of economic and wartime strain, highlighting the rarity and public interest in such a perfect round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
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Grafton Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Latrobe Street
W. Va
Grafton Printing Co
James FP. Holt
John 8. Palmer
Associated Press
National Advertising
Clayden, Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
Atlantic
France
Stewart
Benjamin Merrifield
Jeremy Tucker
Merrifield Mansion
Merrifeld
Molly Pan Orsdale
Merrifield Castle
Young Tucker
John EK. Burdett
Dearborn
Carlie
Love Drug Co
Commissidner
Mei
Mussolini
Headquarters For Gifts
Skaggs and Company
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