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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1934

Page

6

Farley Gives Clash Over Seabury Nomination in City War

Macy the Republican state chairman pushes Samuel Seabury as the Independent Democrat to topple Mayor Walker's allies. Old guard figures Ogden Mills and James J. Wadsworth oppose Seabury, fearing Lehman’s bid weakens their grip. Talks of Wadsworth running persist, while Dooling and borough leaders plan a meeting to end Macy’s control.

Macy G.O. P Old Guard W. Kingsland Macy Samuel Seabury James J. Walker Seabury Ogden Mills Lehman Wedsworth Macy's Dooling

Final Plans Discuss Candidate and Relief Expenditures

Cont. from page notes debate over naming a city comptroller candidate with Farley likely to confer with Dooling before the meeting. It mentions a $22,500 relief expenditure in July and June balances. Mayor A C West of Fairmont was a prominent visitor. Cont. from page discusses counties paying pro rata for a US Route 40 air mail site east of Bridgeport agreed by Taylor, Harrison and Marion officials after other locations were evaluated. Ernest L. Bailey, State Road Commissioner, was noted.

Versy Farley Dooling Bridgeport Taylor, Harrison Marion County U. S Ernest L. Bailey

Unwritten Law Defense Touted in Virginia Death Case

In Powhatan Courthouse Virginia defense witnesses testified yesterday as Bernard Allen faces trial for killing James Ryland Wilkinson of Richmond. Anne Nichols sister of Mrs Allen described a clandestine prior meeting and a night together in a Richmond lodging house corroborated by Virginia Broach. Reginald Batterson testified Wilkinson and Mrs Allen were alone for hours in a dark parlor while Allen returned from fishing. Defense counsel Gordon Ambler indicated Mrs Allen will testify likely supporting temporary insanity and unwritten law claims.

Powhatan Courthouse Aue Bernard Allen James Ryland Wilkinson Richmond Anne Nichols Allen Wilkinson

Hospital Notes Update From City Medical Center

Frank Delmore entered City hospital this morning for medical attention. Robert White underwent a major operation at City hospital this morning. The Rev. E F K Roof pastor of St Pauls Lutheran church is improving nicely as a hospital patient. J E Helms city patrolman continues to improve at City hospital where he is a patient this morning.

Frank Delmore Muskegon Michigan Delmore Frank ‘Delmore Waysient City Hospital Robert White City E. F. K. Roof St. Paul's Lutheran Church J. E. Helms

Man Fined for Failure to Carry His Charge

Joseph Robinson of Pleasant Creek was fined one dollar and costs by Magistrate W EB Rightmire yesterday afternoon after arraignment on a charge of failing to carry his .

Joseph Robinson Pleasant Creek W. EB. Rightmire

Arrest by Con stable T. E. Freeze on Walnut Street

An arrest was made by constable T. E. Freeze on Walnut Street in the West Side district. The brief item notes the location and official responsible for the action.

T. E. Freeze Walnut Street West Side

Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Kunst in Washington

A seven and a half pound daughter was born this morning at 4 30 to Mr and Mrs Fred C Kunst at their Washington home. The father is son of Fred W Kunst city commissioner. The mother is Alta Preston of Bridgeport. Mother and babe are doing nicely. This is the second child for the couple.

Fred C. Kunst Washington, D.C Fred W. Kunst Alta Preston Bridgeport Babe

Haymond Thanks Voters for Their Loyal Help

A post election statement from Haymond of Fairmont thanks Democratic friends in Taylor county for their support in the primary. He praises a fair campaign and urges unity to back the Democratic nominee in the coming election. Also notes Grafton Kiwanis picnic at Graf ton park on August 9.

Robert Ramsay Frank ©. Haymond Fairmont Taylor County Caie Grafton

Community Picnic Aims to Aid Taylor County Children

Under privileged children in Taylor County will receive support through a community picnic on August 9. The event invites residents to attend and contribute to the fundraising effort benefiting local youth programs.

Taylor County

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