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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1936

Page

2

Wince Bailey resign posts from Taylor county committee

Acting on WPA director Harry Hopkins orders two Taylor county Democratic executive committee members resign. Clark Bailey of Fetterman district and Karl Wince of Court House stepped down at a Saturday session. Replacements were named by outgoing members. Bailey placed L. W. Arble. Wince named Smith Wince.

Harry Hopkins Works Progress Administration Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee Clark Bailey Fetterman Karl Wince Court House Bailey L. W. Arble Wince Smith Wince

Sheriff Nomination Candidate Named Secretary to Delegation

A candidate for the sheriff nomination was named as secretary to that delegation, assigning him an official role within the group. The move signals organizational steps ahead of the primary, with local party figures noting the delegation's emphasis on traditional law and order priorities.

College Day Proposed for Alderson Broaddus at Philippi

Aug 3 Philippi Alderson Broaddus Day planned for Sunday Aug 9 as part of the 27th West Virginia Baptist Assembly in Philippi Aug 4 to 14. Alumni work with Assembly Manager Rev James E Fidler and Assembly President Rev Julius Fischbach to host a campus picnic celebrating the college. Executive committee led by Attorney E Wayne Talbott will set fall term opening date and select faculty Aug 4. Anticipated largest enrollment in years with 112 students already enrolled in advance plan.

Philippi West Virginia Julius Fischbach Morgantown E. Wayne Talbott

Power funds Philippi. REA approves rural lines project

Aug 3. Morris L. Cook, REA, notified Barbour Power Corp of a 94000 allocation for county transmission lines. An earlier emergency 45000 aid plus this full amount will fund eighty miles of electric lines to rural residences. Murphy chairs a committee to present the plan to Monongahela West Penn Public Service Co for certificate of necessity.

Philippi Morris L. Cook Washington, D. C Barbour Power Corporation I. Raymond Murphy REA Monongahela West Penn Public Service Company Raymond Murphy Carl Harvey County Farm Bureau J. Carney Boggess Brestel Harris

Cody Family Reunion Held

Marietta Ohio hosts a two day Cody family reunion marking Buffalo Bill's 100th birth anniversary. Chester W. Crouch of Columbus oversees events as about 600 to 700 of the 4000 Cady family members are expected. Harvey Purdy Cody serves as association president.

Marietta, O Buffalo Bill William Frederick Cody London Ont Cody Wye Marietta Northwest Territory Cady Chester W. Crouch Columbus Cady Family Association Harvey Purdy Cody

FOR IMMEDIATE SALE OF STORE AND DWELLING COMBO

Classified notes offer immediate sale of a store and dwelling at Fetterman in Grafton Western half of lot 155 on Fetterman plat Taylor County W Va known as Frank M Price property Bid submission invited Receiver J A Harrell First National Bank Belington WV. Also sale notes for Blueville lots with adjacent 6 room house, open bed trailer, and general for sale ads. Lost dog notice seeks return with cash reward.

Fetterman Grafton Taylor County W. Va Frank M. Price J. A. Harrell First National Bank Belington

Notice of Debt Limitation to Missel Pay M Matheny

A terse public notice states that the writer will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone other than Missel Pay M Matheny. The text references a personal liability restriction and identifies the sole responsible individual.

Sentinel M. Matheny

Notice to creditors and beneficiaries of estate of William P Stewart

Legal notice to creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of William P Stewart requires claims with vouchers to be filed by January 25, 1937, at the Grafton Banking and Trust Company Building, Grafton West Virginia, under John K Burdett Commissioner of Accounts Taylor County. Beneficiaries must appear on the specified date to protect interests. Date of issue July 26, 1936.

Radio Schedule Rundown From 6 P.M. to Midnight

A dense listing of radio programming across stations NBC CBS WLW KDKA WMMN WGN WCPO and more. It details hosts orchestras bands dancers dramas news and variety acts with times from 6:00 P M through midnight including dance tunes, theatre sketches, and concert performances.

CBS Spea NBC Amos ’N' Andy WENR Mary Small WGN Blackstone WLW Johnsons WSM Jack's Gang WMMN Transradio Loretta Lee Eton and Orchestra Uncle Ezra Palmer KMOX Renfrew of Mo Rico Marchelli KDKA Jolly Coburn Orche WCPO Gladys Catroni Benny Kruger Abe Lyman Oliver Smith Bernice Glaire Margaret Speaks Smoky Mountain Boys WGBF Joe Sanders WLAC Harry Horlick Howard Price R Singers Radio Theatre Greater Minstrels Colm Claire Bill Childs Parsons Billy White WJZ MOX Wayne King Morgan L. Eastman Parisiene WHAM Behind the Law Great Lakes Lymp, Orches WHIO Barber Shop Boys WIRE Drama of Life Jack Shannon WJR Rubinoff Sammy Fuller WGYY Johnny Albright Bernie Cummin WMAQ Jesse Crawford al Donahue Vincent Lopez Wiz—Shandor Henry Busse Wgn—Dance Orchestra Cbs—Lopez Eddie Elkins

Penthouse Farmer Reports Bumper Crop On Terrace

New York Aug 3 Mrs Regina Jas of Fifth Avenue operates a penthouse farm fifteen floors above street level. She expects a bumper corn crop grown in terrace dirt with at least 30 ears of yellow banana sweet corn ready next month. Her radishes scallions string beans and peas have already been sent to the dining table.

New York Regina Jas Fifth Avenue

Commissioner’s Notice to Creditors of Michael Mayle Estate

The Commissioner of Accounts in Grafton West Virginia notifies all creditors to present claims against the estate of Michael Mayle deceased with vouchers verified at the Grafton Banking and Trust Company Building by January 25 1937 or be excluded from benefits. All beneficiaries must be present on July 20 1936 with hearings July 27 and August 3.

Michael Mayle Grafton Banking and Trust Company Grafton West Virginia John K. Burdett County of Taylor

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