Hovatter Reunion and Community Social Highlights
Local reunion invites all Hovatter family and friends to Garner school and church near Debt for August 2. Attendees bring baskets. weather forecast favorable. Other items note Miss Mary Painter and Miss Martha Lowe hosting at Thornton road. games, weiner roasts, and a large fire at dusk. Names of many attendees listed. Also reports Ferndale dance hosted by Eddie Dean and Delphin Murphy at Graf ton Park pavilion with entertainment and refreshments. Picnic scheduled for Carruthers Grove with post office staff. Fifty-Fifty Club delayed due to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hovatter
Koast— Bane
Mary Painter
Thorntot
Weiner
Miss Painter
Martha Lowe
Attair
Weiners
Oleta DeMoss
Anna Pury
Thelma Fury
Bernice Devers
Ruth Wolfe
Marguerite Wright
Marion Lowe
Delphine Arsheart
Nell Kline
Mary Morrison
Mary Catherine Walters
Evelyn Devers
Rebecca Bailey
Pete Pury
Dale DeMons
Earl Rogers
Sebastian Waters
Albert Nuzum
Garrett Hedrick
John Caton
Edward Thoma
Glenn Waldeck
Hay Hargett
Clarence Painter
Paul Wright
Elmer Behen
Stewart Poling
J. T. de Moss
M. Gatewood
J. M DeMoss
King Hedrick
Clark Bailey
Rebecca
J. M. Poling
Rosalie Mayo
Detroit
C. A. Painter
Ferndale
Grafton Park
Eddie Dean
Delphin Murphy
Vietrala
Dorothy Paugh
Ida Beall Wagner
Wheeling
Miss Paugh
Ruth Turns
Missorothy Baker
Catherine|wyer
Charles Leach
Faughn Kerr
Billy Gee
Keburz
Arnett McGrumphy
Elphin Murphy
Eddy Dean
Foul Play in Death of Chemist in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City New Jersey August 1 a report cites Senator George H Moses of New Hampshire as predicting a postal date reduction next session. He and other U S postal commission members observe June postal receipts up twenty percent over last year and say the government operates at a loss, making a cut likely after the commission's report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Congress
U.S
George H. Moses
New Hampshire
United States Postal Commission
Hota Ambassa
Moses
Mayor Magee Declines Reelection Bid in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh August 1 M A Magee announced to political advisors and friends that he will not seek another term as mayor. The move ends speculation he would oppose Judge Charles H Kilne, who has publicly announced his candidacy for the mayoralty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
M. A. Magee
Chas. H. Kilne
Two Entombed When Concrete Wall Falls
In St. Catharines Ontario on August 1 a steel form collapsed while workers poured cement for the Welland Canal walls. Teward Lynch and his son were killed, a supervisor known as Bilder was probably fatally injured, and eight others were wounded as the heavy structure buried them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Catharines
Ont
Teward Lynch
Bilder
Welland Ship Canal
Lynchi
Volsteadism Deters Wage Rise for Bottle Makers
Atlantic City Aug. 1 The Volstead act keeps bottle blowers from a wage raise as producers cite industry conditions. E B Springfield, president of the manufacturers association, says an increase cannot be granted. Workers will be paid weekly instead of every two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
E. B. Springfield
Manufacturers Association
Joy Seekers At Coney Island Abandon Kids
Albany Aug 1 The state commission of prisons reveals a practice by some mothers bringing children to Coney Island then abandoning them so they can enjoy the park. Police detain the children until parents return after their round of pleasure and the commission calls for curbing the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N.Y
Coney Island
Sees Reduction In Govt Postal Rates
Martinez California August 1 county officials investigate death of a man found in Walnut Grove laboratory of Pacific Cerulonse Company. Officials shifted to belief of foul play over chemical explosion. Victim identified as Charles S Schwartz chemist. He carried $190000 life insurance and was recently sued for $375000 for alleged breach of promise. The body burned beyond recognition. officials seek identity confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinez
Cal
Walnut Grove
Pacific Cerlulonse Company
Charles S. Schwartz
Emergency Mail Planes Forced to Land in Cordova
Six Army pursuit planes attempting a Cheyenne to Chicago night flight were forced to land at Cordova Illinois due to bad weather. The group, led by Major Thomas J. Lamphier, planned to stay until conditions improved. The Omaha departure occurred at 3:50 a.m. CST.
Four Year Medical Course For West Va. U. Is Discussed
Wheeling August 1 plans for a four year medical course at West Virginia University replacing the present two year program were discussed by the state board of education in session at Colonel EB W Oglebay’s Waddington Farm. The change is expected within a few years. Professor Kart Rowman of West Liberty Normal School was appointed temporary president in Prof Howard McGinnis absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Instituti On
Howard McGinnis
Ruhr Valley Free of French Forces Declared
An official announcement reported the complete French evacuation of the Ruhr Valley with not a single French soldier remaining in the industrial basin after midnight. The entry of French forces into the Ruhr occurred January 11, 1923, as noted in the dispatch. Lester Berry of Weston was in the city to attend the baseball game that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Ruhr
Ruhr
Lester Berry
Weston
PERSONALS Grafton brims with out of town visitors and departures
Leo Shanley leaves for Pittsburgh after a week as a guest of his brother William Shanley. Among visitors in Grafton today are many named residents from Knottsville Pruntytown Chestnut Ridge and Morgantown plus Mrs Ethel Graham and others. Several locals travel to Akron Parkersburg Wheeling and Florida. John Ross joins the John Robinson circus. various calls and visits mark a busy day of social and business travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Shanley
Pittsburgh
William Shanley
Grafton
George
Dadisman
Cecil
Wilson
Knottaville
A. T. Harbert
Knottsville
A. L. Satterfield
Chestnut Ridge
Bud Rogers
Route 2
Arnold Grob
Chetnut Ridge
Allen Gawthrop
Pruntytown
Miss Floyr Selvey
Long Run
Earl Thomas
Glade Run
Cephas Rogers
Morgantown
Rogers
University
W. C. Littman
Jeannette
Lola Bayles
Jack Sinclair
George Welch
Fairmont
Busideas
Marian Lowe
Martha Lowe
Pauline Moore
Earl Rogers Brooks Rogers
Elkins
David Gainor
C. C. Thompso
Belington
Allan Collins
Points
Ohio
John Ross
Key
John Robinson
Ethel Graham
Parkersburg
Ethel
Alice Jenkins
Webster
J. E. Maxwell
Baby
West Union
Maxwell
F. A. Fisher
Mary Bosold
Trintytown
Moundsville
Akron
Margaret Moore
Leon
Salem
John Rowe
Homer Wilson
Sarah Bragg
Thornton
W. B. Porterfield
William
Anna St. Clair
Wheeling
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Indiana
William Town
Main Country
M. M. Lawson
Buck Run
W. E. Wilson
Carter
Harwony Grove
Thomas Boyce
Haymond
Luther Boyce
A.C. Hughes
Jane Lew
Charles Weaver
Cremtown
Rosco Wilson
Clayaville
J. F. Berkley
W. Washington Street
W. P. Samples
Virginia
W.washington Street
Richmond
Charlottesville
Staunton
Gettysburg
Washington
O. 1
Parrish Will
Nees
Pennsylvania
Florida
Charles Walker
Steubenville
City
Richard A. Walker
Washington Street
D. L. Coffindaffer
Shinnston
Mra. Coffindaffer
Wm. Willhide
Yate Avenue
Mra
B. F. Davidson
Robert
Richard
Pearl Street
Davidson
Doria
Dorothy Jackson
J. B. McCartney
Daugh
Jora
Audra
Heech Street
Clarksburg
Robert Pop
Clarkalurg
Wnd
Beech St
Local residents travel and social visits noted
Mrs D C Reed and son Rufus leave for Edinburg and Woodstock Virginia to spend a week visiting friends and relatives. Miss Elinore Smith from Fairmont arrives to stay with Miss Dorothy Baker on Beech Street. W A Beavers Jr confined at home with neuralgia. Fleshher of Pruntytown attends Rotary Club in Grafton. J D Moore Route 4 visits business in Grafton. Mrs C C Batson and niece Esther Murray depart for Edinburg Virginia for two weeks and a homecoming. Jed W Robinson Rotary district official leaves for Chicago to attend meetings August 3 to 6. Mrs Ellsworth Williamson of Huntington visits Williamson home. Miss Margaret Jaco returns home from Wheelers. Hugh Church returns from Fairmont visiting friends. John McComb Tunnelton visits city on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Reed
Rufus
Edinburg
Woodstock
Elinore Smith
Fairmont
Dorothy Baker
Beech Street
W. A. Beavers, Jr
McGraw Avenue
Hlt. Fleshher
Pruntytown
Grafton
Rotary Club
H. Moore
Route 4
C. C. Batson
Neice
Esther Murray
Jed W. Robinson
Rotary International
Chicago
Ellsworth Williamson
Hungtington
Harry Williamson
Margaret Jaco
Wheeling
Thayer Street
Hugh Church
John McComb
Tunnelton
Preacher Kills Wife Then Ends Own Life in Richmond
In Richmond Virginia on August 1 Rev George H Holder shot and killed his wife at their home during breakfast and then killed himself. The couple recently married, with three daughters from a previous marriage in the house but unharmed. Police say motive unclear with possible low spirits and Holder having retired from active ministry years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
George H. Holder
Holder
Rubber Again Takes Jump As Exports Rise
New York reports rubber prices moved upward again today despite a relaxation of export restrictions from British colonies. Under the Stevenson act colonies were allowed 65 percent of capacity for six months and starting today the limit rises to 75 percent. The American rubber trade protest intensified as its request for 85 percent had not been granted and the law ran its course.
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New York
State Department
Parkersburg Woman Detained After Actor’s Death Inquest
Chicago, Aug. 1. Miss Freda Uhl, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, was detained by police pending an inquest into the death of Thomas Tower, 32, a New Yorker and actor. Uhl had summoned a physician as Tower grew ill during the evening after dining with him, then helped him to her room while claiming she had come to attend a style show.
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Chicago
Migit Freda Uhl
Parkersburg
Wva
Thomas Tower
Miss Uhl
Tower
Mis Uhl
Weeks Weather Outlook for Ohio Valley
Weather announcement from Washington outlines a week starting Monday with mostly fall conditions and a chance of local showers. Temperatures start low and gradually rise over several days, with variability across the Ohio Valley.
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Washington
Ohio Valley
Totter Hall
Reform in the Movies argues studio training shapes stars
The World's Work article by Edward G. Lowry surveys Hollywood studios and finds most top actors and featured players began as extras or stage performers. It notes Gloria Swanson Norma Talmadge Colleen Moore and Fairbanks emerged from acting ranks while others like Tom Mix and Harold Lloyd started as extras. It also discusses Hollywood’s public image and recent moves to curb salacious advertising and personal scandals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meviea
Twateh
Edward G. Lowry
Washington
Hollywood
Gloria Swanson
Norma Talmadge
Colleen Moore
Getty Bronson
James Barrie
Fairbanks
Conway Tearle
Chaplin
Harold Lloyd
Tom Mix
Rudolph Valentine
Ife
Tessy
Dal Rees
Craig
New York
Not Guilty Verdict In Holden Case Sparks Local Reaction
In Sutton at Braxton County Circuit Court Luther Holden of Lewis County was found not guilty of murdering Civil War veteran John Pickens. The jury deliberated under nine hours after prior deadlock. The state argued feud between families and Holden’s possession of money. defense claimed insanity and alibi. death penalty sought by the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holden
Pickens
Te Pickens
Two Local Boys Win Medals As Rifle Marksmen
Lohm Kunst returned home from Camp Ruck Kentucky where he was promoted to corporal and awarded a medal for best rifle marksman in his company. Walter Simmons of this city also received a medal for expert marksmanship. Both were the only two from their group to win medals in the shooting contest based on two hundred yard bullseyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lohm Kunst
Camp Ruck
Kentucky
Citizens
Mr. Kunst
Walter Simmons
Kunst
Simmons
Fire Breaks Out in Shanabarger Flats on East Main
City firemen were called at five this morning to extinguish a fire in the Shanabarger building on East Main street. The blaze began in a barrel of trash in a second floor bathroom and caused little damage after the chemical hose smothered it in minutes. The cause was not stated. Matrimony makes two people one but two grocery bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanabarger
East Main Street
How Timothy Became a Missionary and Barnabas Split
Analyzes Acts 15 36 40 41 and 16 1 5 outlining Paul and Barnabas plan to revisit missionary work. Discusses John Mark's role and the contention over his desertion, the separation, and how God overruled human splits for broader gospel reach. Details Timothy's conversion through Eunice and Lois, circumcision to avoid offense, and missionary journeys through cities establishing churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mara
Paul
Barnabas
John Mark
Mark
John
God
Barnaban
Cyprus
Silas
Syria
Cilleia
Timothy
Eunice
Lois
Lystra
Iconium
Christ
Jerusalem
Titus
Jerusalem Council
Fragmentary quote on God and spirit in a religious riff
A garbled excerpt discusses loving God and a delusion, mentioning personality as capacity for fellowship. It cites C A Anderson Scott and Abraham Lincoln with phrases about God and churches. The text includes scattered remarks on beauty, brain, and a confusing line about gasoline on powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Anderson Scott
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