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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1936

Page

3

Marriage News and Society Notes From The Sentinel

Anna Browning of Lincoln wed Ken Wayne Gallaher in a single ring ceremony at the terian Manse on East ton street. May Fisher and Glen Workman were married August 6 at Mountain Lake Park Maryland. Cora Wolfe hosted Episcopal Ladies Aid with officers elected for the coming year and a September meeting planned at Lotta Getz’s home.

Bertie Drennan G. Anna Browning Lincoln Ken‘Wayne Gallaher Terian Manse East Ton Street F. J. Turvander Wil R. Kraft R. Gallaher Gallaher Anna Browning Nspiration High Monroe Grafton High School Tygart River May Fisher Herman Fisher Philippi Route 3 Glen Workman John Workman Mountain Lake Park E. A Marvin Fisher Virginia Faye Shanabarger Madge Shanabarger Cleveland Mary Nell Shaffer Arthur Wolfe Wolfé Lottace Rt Cooper Howard Wolfe Elaine Tracy Felton Clara Mary Virgin Leona Higginbotham Mildred McWilliams Ina McFairahid J. H. Willis Lotta Getz Margaret Felton Lily Reynolds Ethel Pearl Felton Juanita Getz Herbert Sinsel Albert Reynolds, Jr Frank Wolfe

Alibi Testimony Saves Pair From Extradition

Alibi testimony placing Dominick Coco and Argent Cassanni in Bridgeport the night William Las home in Wheeling was looted of 25000 dollars in cash and jewelry led Governor Martin L. Davey to refuse extradition to Wheeling to face robbery charges.

Columbus Dominick Coco Argent Cassanni Bridgeport Willam Las Wheeling W. Va Martin L. Davey

Peters Family Reunion Planned at Peters Town

Charleston August 11 The Peters family plans its annual reunion on August 23 in Peters Town with Charles G. Peters an attorney as chief speaker. R. E. Peters will deliver the sermon at the event.

Charleston Peters Peterstown Charles G. Peters R. E. Peters

Enrollees Rise for Otis G. Wilson Summer Term

Huntington August 11 Marshall University reports Otis G. Wilson said about 275 students enrolled for the summer term classes at Marshall University.

Huntington Otis G. Wilson Marshall

Three miners buried in Lillybrook mine collapse

Beckley news reports three miners killed when a pillar collapsed at Lillybrook mine. Names listed in the brief dispatch indicate the victims were 1 Kglboe and Stabbing. Police investigation noted in the fragmentary wire service item.

Beckley Com Lillybrook

Social calendar of August gatherings and reunions

Aug 11 to Aug 23 lists numerous church and community events in Mountain City area. Naomi Austin family Sunday school at Martin's Laurel Run. Fisher M P church class at Mrs Carl Pitzer. Green Valley Lodge Ladies Society. American Legion Auxiliary at Moors Home. Women Mission Circle at First Baptist with hosts. planning meeting for reunion association for Aug 18-19. D of A Mountain City Council 49 initiation at 7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts hold musical program at church. Reunions: Sinclair Marquess Cornwell at Mt Zion near Marquess. Isner at Brown church. Murphy at Clemtown. Morgan at Mount Zion. Davis-Meredith at Beechwood grove Alma. White at Jackson's Mill. Linn at Glady Creek school. Families invited.

Naomi Austin Martin's Laurel Run Fisher M. P Carl Pitzer Fannie Street Green Valley Lodge No Ladies Society B. of American Legion Auxiliary Moors Home Womens Boy Scouts of the Sinclair- Marquess-Cornwell Mt. Zion Marquess Preston County Isner Brown Murphy Family Clemtown Morgan Mount Zion Fairmont Davis-Meredith Beechwood Grove Alma Taylor County Jackson's Mill Linn Glady Creek School

Deflation Compared in U S and Britain by League Review

Geneva Aug 11 The League of Nations Monetary Review describes U S deflation far greater than Britain’s and notes U S recovery relied on costly debt while Britain used cheap money. It contrasts price rises with higher monetary circulation and no price inflation in the U K.

Geneva Switzerland League of Nations Monetary Review United States United Kingdom Great Britain

Avella Miner Killed in Auto Crash

Avella miner Michael Molnar aged 21 was killed and companion John M Merichko injured when Merichko s car ran off a road at Washington Pa early today and struck an abutment according to police.

Washington, Pa Michael Molnar Avella John M. Merichko Merichko

Professor Hart Injury in Beckley Bicycle Incident

In Beckley on August 11, Dr. T. A. Bendraf of Beckley College was struck by a boy on a bicycle and knocked unconscious, suffering a broken collar bone.

Beckley T. A. Bendraf Beckley College

Local residents update from Grafton and surroundings

Miss Audrey Lane underwent a minor operation at Grafton City hospital this morning. James C. Schultz, foreman for A Guthrie company, injured a nail in his hand while working on the Berkeley Run relocation project. condition reported as good. Mrs. Mary Orr of Salt Lake City visiting relatives. former Grafton resident. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Korte visiting New England states. their daughter Mary Ann with grandparents in Cincinnati. Mary Friedman travels to Logansport to fetch family after two months with her mother Mrs. E. Grensfelder. Emil Gibbs, service man, returned from Shelbyville after attending Chambers Range instruction. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Friedman of Baltimore visiting Freeman family. also guests of Max and Harry Friedman. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Courtney back from Virginia and Washington, D. C. Cylde Courtney, Carl Peters and Mary Courtney visited Elkins with Howard Marstiller family.

Audrey Lane Philippi Grafton City Hospital James C. Shultz West St.Charles Street A. Guthrie Company Berkeley Run Mary Or Salt Lake City City Orr Grafton Mary Moran J. C. Korte Maple Avenue New England States Mary Ann Cincinnnati James Carr Mary Friedman lLogansport Ind The Letty Shelbyville Gibbs Sidrow Joseph Friedman Baltimore Max Harry Friedman W. T. Courtney Virginia Washington, D. C Cylde Courtney Carl Peters Mary Courtney Sunady Elkins Howard Marstiller Famay

Motive in Clevenger Murder Divides Asheville Officials

In Asheville on August 11 authorities clash over Helen Clevenger's motive as court dates approach for Martin Moore a 22 year old Black hall boy charged with the 18 year old college girl murder. Sheriff Brown favors a rape motive while saying no assault was attempted. Solicitor Nettles says the sex angle is out and Moore looted the room then shot in panic after the outcry. Moore reportedly confessed to police.

Asheville N. C Helen Clevenger Martin Moore Laurence E. Brown Battery Park Zeb V. Nettles Moore Brown

Hughes Lands in Brooklyn Flying Lab Lands at Floyd Bennett Field

Howard Hughes brought his flying laboratory to Floyd Bennett Field completing a Dayton to Brooklyn flight in under three and a half hours. Attaches noted rough weather over the Alleghenies as he tested the big transport craft converted into a racing plane with extra power superchargers. Hughes, holder of air records, is expected to push for Bendix prize while rumors of a world flight persist.

Brooklyn Howard Hughes Floyd Bennett Field Dayton Alleghanies Hughes

CCC boys hurt in overturned truck

Five CCC recruits were injured when the truck they rode in overturned near Williamson on August 11.

CCC Williamson

Old Landmark Is Destroyed Fulton Fish Market Falls Into East River

The 68 year old Fulton fish market in Manhattan's lower East Side collapsed early today and sank into the East river. George Clark, 73, night watchman, was injured critically by falling debris. Alfred B. Smith, who as a boy earned 12 a week, recalled the market as his alma mater. Twelve people escaped as pilings failed and sections tumbled into the water.

New York Fulton Manhattan Lower East Side Alfred B. Smith George Clark Brooklyn

No Deaths Only Three Injuries In This Crash

Three men escaped serious harm when a New York to Chicago bus skidded two miles east of Greensburg Pennsylvania, struck a telephone pole, and landed in a culvert. the front end telescoped but injuries were minor.

Greensburg Central Press

Former governor recalls alma mater and early work days

The ex governor, recounting 1892 when Al Feeney began at John Feeney & Company for 12 dollars a week, describes long hours from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a brief break. He notes a brief political remark to an interviewer, then shifts to a talk about the fish market from his Albany office chair.

John Feeney & Company Commission Smith

Dean Figgatt Reelected as West Virginia Baptist Dean

The Rev Clarence Figgatt of Mount Clare is reelected dean of the West Virginia Baptist assembly now in a two week session at Philippi. Officers include Assistant dean Rev Gordon Withers, president Rev H Lloyd Parkinson, first VP Rev James E Fidler, second VP Blain C Mays, third VP Mrs E S Kincaid, fourth VP Frank M Lovett, treasurer George F White, general manager Rev Fidler, recording secretary Edgar Patton. Assembly board members are Rev L J Priestly, Mrs Mabel Barth, Rev C V Cochran, and Mrs B L Depew. A January board meeting will name a recreational director, music director and matron.

James E. Fidler Grafton First Baptist Church Blain C. Mays Huntington E. 8. Kincaid Frank M., Lovett Parkersburg George F. White iPhilippi Mr. Fidler Edgar Patton Alderson

Births of William Ray Pernell and a daughter in Tunnelton

Mr and Mrs Wilber Ray Pernell of Philippi Pike announce the birth of a nine pound son William Ray born at 6 45 am Wednesday. The mother was Miss Lucille Carpenter of Despard before marriage. Mr and Mrs Harry Strawser of Tunnelton announce the birth of a daughter at their home Saturday morning.

Wilber Ray Pernell Philippi Pike William Ray Lucille Carpenter Despard Harry Strawser Tunnelton

Hope of Kansas Named Director of GOP Farm Division

Rep. Clifford R. Hope of Garden City Kansas was named director of the Republican National Committee farm division. He will be aided by three assistants Don L. Berry E H Taylor and Francis D Culkin with an advisory council of practical farmers and a field organization drawn from every agricultural state.

Chisago Clifford R. Hope Garden City Kas Republican National Committee Arthur M. Curtis Curtis Hope Don L. Berry Indianola Iowa E. H. Taylor Yates Center Francis D. Culkin Oswego N. Y

Mass forces advance against Cordoba siege

In a dramatic report a mass assault against Cordoba, a key provincial capital, is imminent. Leftist warships aid the government in the south and maintain constant fire on troop transports of General Fran.

Cordoba Fran

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