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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1934

Page

6

Burns and Opal Tichnell wed at Methodist parsonage

In Rowlesburg on Thursday evening Bruce Burns and Opal Tichnell united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Earl Slayton officiating. They plan to reside in Rowlesburg, and local community events included canning demonstrations and home demonstration appointments by Miss Katheryn Broderick and Miss Helen Carrico.

Rowlesburg Bruce ‘Burns Opal Tichnell Earl Slayton Grace Petiit Kingwood Preston County Welfare Department Katheryn Broderick Helen Carrico Mesdames Willis Wiles Woodrow Rogers Marion Ayersman Page Esquire R. Ashburn H J, Shaw John Pritchard Lindsey Nice Joe Short River City Lodge No. 23 Knights of Pythias Mesdaniel J. E. Grimm EC Wotring Albert Carrico Grafton M. D. Richardson Annapolis Annetta Howard New Howard Hotel Paul Brake Salem Balem College Guy F. Wiles St. Mary's Hospital Clarksburg

Did You Ever Cont from page one Wilbur alive

In one of seconds Wilbur had the neighborhood to himself. Friends neighbors and family fled the scene as mourners escaped through a second story window and a screen door. Hours later only a few mourners returned to congratulate Wilbur on surviving.

Page One Wilbur

Dissolution of Payne Case Sparks Courtroom Turmoil

In Los Angeles the fight over Judge Sewell’s conduct escalated as the bar association resisted his actions and calls for resignation. Judge Collier sought Sewell’s exit, Sewell demanded Collier’s resignation, and Judge Schmidt took over the Payne case amid mistrial rulings and courtroom clashes. Sworn moves including a purported affidavit and bench orders were declared void or vacated by successive judges.

Los Angeles Bar Association Sewell Payne Collier Paynes Schmidt Bowron Judge Sewell

Youth Admits Further Murder Plan and Concealed Weapon

The defendant confessed to planning to kill Freda McKechie to marry another girl and said he hid the blackjack in his bathing suit before striking the victim. The statement continues the account from page one.

Freda McKechie

Margaret Crain Stands By Bobby Edwards Amid Slaying Case

East Aurora woman Margaret Crain, 23, a music teacher, travels to Wilkes Barre to support Bobby Edwards as prosecutors recount his alleged confession to beating and tossing Freda McKechnie’s body into Harvey’s Lake. Crain vows to stay and help him despite evidence.

Margaret Crain East Aurora N. Y Wilkes Barre Miss Crain Edwards Harvey's Lake

Election Returns in County Narrow Yet High Campaign Tone

Voters in Fetterman Fleington Court House Booths Creek and Knottsville face a section election with expected varying turnout. Democratic US Senate nominees draw attention while House races attract support from rival camps. Campaigns praised for civility as polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 6:30 p.m.

Fetterman Fleington Court House Booths Creek Knottsville House of Representatives

Retired bank director and stockholder served church for fifty years

Aged retired director of the People's Bank and stockholder in other banks. he married Edith Bartlett on November 30, 1884. He belonged to the Odd Fellows lodge and Point Pleasant Baptist church where he was a choir leader for fifty years. Surviving relatives include the widow, three sons Attorneys W. Bruce Talbott and E. Wayne Talbott both of this city, Dr. Ralph Talbott on staff of Swedish Covenant Hospital Chicago Ill, and daughters Mrs. Iva Corder of Philippi and Mrs. Ruby T. Bailey of Buffalo NY.

People’s Bank Edith Bartlett Odd Fellows Lodge Point Pleasant Baptist Church W. Bruce Talbott E. Wayne Talbott Ralph Talbott Swedish Covenant Hospital Chicago Ill Iva Corder Philippi Ruby T. Bailey Buffalo N. Y

Raft Reveals He Has Punch In Fist Duel

Hollywood, Aug 4. George Raft, famed gangster roles star, fought Sam Satz in a ten minute parking lot bout near Vine and Hollywood boulevards. Raft knocked down four times, traffic officer separated fighters. no arrests. Spectators included Carole Lombard and Jack Haley.

Hollywood George Raft Sam Satz Vine Street Hollywood Boulevard Raft Des Moines Satz Mack Grey Carole Lombard Judith Allen June Collyer Mona Harris Jack Haley William Frawley

Grafton seeks to bar questionable films including communism

Grafton theatre owners and the public may hear of a compiled list of questionable pictures, with emphasis on anti communism. Mrs Wilkinson notes none of last year's D A R list titles were shown locally. The informant says the list will be shared with owners to avoid undesirable films and earnings data show high type pictures top the box office.

Grafton

Public backing for movement noted by Mrs Wilkinson

Mrs Wilkinson reports strong public support for the movement saying earnest efforts by allied organizations are aimed at advancing the cause. The public is described as backing the efforts, reflecting broad community engagement.

Thirty-one Pass Driving Examination State Police Report

Thirty one applicants for a state automobile driver's license passed the test held yesterday morning by State Trooper W G Wamsley for the local state police detachment. A total of 33 persons took the examination, and the list of licensees includes Delbert Wolfe Kasson W Va Samuel Sapp R F D 1 Forrest White 316 Maple Avenue James H Tucker R F D Bridgeport William K Slaton 31 W St Charles St Victor Potts 137 High St William Rauscher 514 Thayer St Howard L Sapp R F D Graf ton Joseph H McCue Grafton Norman Woodyard 507 Walnut St Mrs Lillie Corbin 1151 W Main Eilleen Corbin 1151 W Main Leona P Weaver 245 Washington St Helen H Miller 205 Beech Muriel Holt R F D Watson W Va Wilda Koch Willis 533 Beech St John Rutherford R F D 7 Harvey A Tobias Grafton Paul Demoss 225 Beech Paul T Mahaffey 625 W Main Homer C Ball Jr 621 W Boyd St John W Sayre 18 E Knotts Ave Ralph E Mayle R F D Moatsville Mrs W A Beavers Jr 219 Thayer St T W Mosser R F D 5 A Frank Held 112 Wilford St Marie Hacks Means R F D 1 Harry Mullenix 42 W Main St Warren P Poling R F F Bridgeport WVa King Hedrick 121 Lincoln St

W. G Wamsley State Police Delbert Wolfe Kasson W. Va Samuel Sapp Forrest White Maple Avenue James, H. Tucker

Rural Resident Case Contested In Local Court

Propst denied intoxication claiming only 3.2 beer was consumed. He and companions drove from Rosemont road to the municipal park then toward Cecil. Propst retained attorney W P Samples and will appeal to the circuit court if a verdict is returned against him in magistrate court.

Propst Rosemont Cecil W. P. Samples Circuit Court Magistrate's Court

Flemington Man Injured in Automobile Accident

Theodore Phillips of near Flemington sustained severe head cuts and multiple right wrist fractures after being thrust through a car window in a collision with a machine driven by George Raymond of Victory near Simpson Thursday night. Phillips, injured, is at home receiving care and reportedly recovering. Raymond was uninjured and both vehicles suffered considerable damage.

Theodore Phillips Flemington Simpson Phillips George Raymond Victory Raymond Anes

Industry Uses Expanded From Page One Continued

Industry uses continued from a Page 1 item show how the sector has attempted to take care of needs. The discussion outlines ongoing efforts to adapt practices, address challenges, and implement new strategies across sectors and regions.

Many choirs plan to take part in Mt Lake Park festival

Rev Felix G Robinson director of the Mountain Choir Festival at Mt Lake Park Md says applications from 20 choirs with 600 members. He expects 100 more trained voices. The event features choirs from Morgantown Fairmont Cumberland and Uniontown with a Herr of judges and an orchestra led by G Walter Fisher.

Felix G. Robinson Mt. Lake Park Jhgs Mt Lake Park Apollo Morgantown W. Va Harry C. Leonard Meyersdale Alvin J. Miller B. & O. Glee Club Cumberland A. W. McDaniels Southern Four Greenville Elizabeth Nicely Johnstown Lillian’ Myers-Sader Gettysburg Howard Phillips Robinson New York Frank Weller Baltimore Frederick Preuss Farmingdale L. I G. Walter Fisher Keyser Fairmont

Democratic Committee Holds Meeting Today

The Democratic executive committee met at the courthouse at 2 o'clock and adjourned to attend a political gathering addressed by Rep. Robert L. Ramsay, candidate for re nomination. Chairman W. T. Gates said the meeting had no special significance beyond urging voters to cast as many ballots as possible at next Tuesday's polls.

Democratic Executive Committee Court House Robert L. Ramsay W.T. Gates

King Frees Drunk With Very Stern Reprimand

A plain drunk faced Mayor Charles O King in police court this morning. William Meadows of Beckley claimed weeks of impairment and drank too freely, was jailed by Patrolmen Sill man and Moran, showed papers noting a World War record and federal compensation, and was reprimanded by the mayor and released.

Charles O. King Police Cour William Meadows Beckley Sillman Moran Meadows

Man Fined for Highway Violation in Knottsville Area

Burton Curry, 18, of near Knottsville was fined $5 today by Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys after arraignment on a charge of permitting his automobile to stand on the public highway for an unreasonable length of time. The arrest was made this morning by Constable Satterfield.

Burton Curry Knottsville Ona C. Jefferys Satterfield

Sale of Grafton Press Delayed Until Monday

The sale of the Grafton Press, the Clarksburg weekly, by Sheriff Lee Bennett to satisfy a claim of a local paper company was postponed until Monday at 10 o clock. The paper has been tied up in circuit court for months with attorney Hugh R. Warder named receiver in the latest legal move.

Grafton Press Lee Bennett Clarksburg Hugh R. Warder

Man arraigned on possession of home brew charge

Orland Parsons of Knottsville road posted bond for arraignment next Thursday before Magistrate Ona C Jefferys after a raid by Constables E K Satterfield and T E Freeze. About 9 p m last night they seized three quart bottles of home brew from his residence.

Orland Parsons Knottsville Road Bond Magistrat Ona C. Jefferys E. K. Satterfield T. E. Freeze

Barrett Street Welfare Project Progressing in City

Mayor Charles O. King announced progress on the Barrett Street welfare project with seventy workers grading and laying a rock base along 1,070 feet and constructing a large retaining wall. The mayor said about six more weeks would be required to finish the work.

Barrett Street Charles O. King

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