Former local teacher Nettie Bender McClay dies
A former popular educator and resident of Charleston, Nettie Bender McClay, wife of J E McClay, died at home after a long illness joined by prior surgery. She was born in Grafton, taught in Buckhannon and Charleston, and led South Grafton graded school before marriage. Survived by her mother, husband, two sons, a brother, and three sisters, with funeral Thursday at First M E Church Charleston.
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Nettie Bender McClay
J. E. McClay
Charleston
McClay
Grafton
Frank Bender
Sarah Collier Bender
Buckhannon
Grafton High School
South Grafton
Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church
M. E. Church
Sarah Coliier Bender
Bender
James Francis McClay
George Bender
Attack Fatal at Kenova Church Service
Miss Lucille Lewis aged 47 died while being taken to a hospital after suffering a heart attack during a church service in Kenova on August 11.
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Kenova
Lucille Lewis
Anti New Deal Democrats Organize In West Virginia
Beckley August 11 J Lewis Bumgardner Democratic presidential elector in 1932 and C Dickinson Charleston coal operator plan to form an anti New Deal Democratic front in West Virginia A meeting of adherents may be held in Charleston next week with out of state Democrats likely to address the session They attended a Detroit meeting of opponents to the Roosevelt policies and argued that Democratic principles are best preserved by defeating Roosevelt and the New Deal
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Charleston
Bumgardner
Dickinson
Detroit
Zeppelin Hindenburg Aims For Transatlantic Record
New York reports the airship Hindenburg, averaging 100 knots, is nearing a new transatlantic crossing record on its return from Lakehurst to Frankfurt. Captain Lehmann says the ship covered 1690 nautical miles from Belle Isle to Fastnet Rock in 16 hours 53 minutes with 55 passengers and mail aboard, aiming to reach Frankfurt by 10 p.m. EST for a 43 hour 15 minute crossing.
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New York
Hindenborg
Frankfurt-on- Main
Germany
Lakehurst
N. J
Ernst. A. Lehmann
F. W. von Meister
United States
Hindenburg
Strait of Belle
100000 30 Room Log House Swept By Fire
Monaca Pa Aug 11 A 30 room log house built at a reputed cost of 100000 by Theodore Hostetter in 1904 lay in ruins today Fire of undetermined origin swept the three story structure a landmark along the Ohio river It was built of redwood logs brought from California The house had been unwanted ten years.
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Monaca
Theodore Hostetter
Ohio River
California
Death of Editor Howard Holt Reverberates Statewide
The funeral news reports longtime editor Howard Holt has died. Mourners from across the state, including U S senators and governors, sent condolences as his body rested at the Holt residence in Grafton before the public funeral. Immediate family and wide circle of friends reinforce the loss felt in journalism and public life.
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Alice Holt
James F. Holt
West Virginia
Howard Holt
United States
Bartlett
Holt
Grafton
Sentinel
Hospital wing collapse prompts mass evacuation and losses
A hospital suffered a partial wing collapse causing near mass injuries as fire damaged kitchens and staff areas. Officials estimate losses around 500000 dollars. Special trains and buses ferried patients to Clarinda Independence Woodward and Cherokee as the building was evacuated.
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Clarinda
Independence
Woodward
Cherokee
Lightning blamed for house fire in Beckley
Lightning struck an electric wire and started a fire at the J. Prince residence in Beckley. Fire crews reported only slight damage and quick containment.
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Beckley
Prince Residence
Charles Englehardt Promoted Within National Re employment Service
Charles Englehardt a former senior clerk and statistician at the Grafton office has been transferred from Parkersburg where he served as assistant manager to the accounting department in the Charleston office. He joined the NRS at its Parkersburg opening in 1933 and has held several roles including a period as local branch manager under John E. Fisher.
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Charles Englehardt
Grafton
National Reemployment Service
Parkersburg
Charleston
Charles
NRS
Inece
John E. Fisher
Self Styled Jockey Is Sent to County Prison
Eddie Borden, 20, a self styled jockey, was arrested by B and O Patrolman Fred White as he stepped from passenger train No 44 in the local yards from Fairmont. He was arraigned before Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys and fined five dollars plus costs, in default five days in jail.
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Eddie Borden
Fred White
Pasenger
Fairmont
Ona C. Jefferys
Escaped Girl Patient Captured by City Officers
City officers arrested Juanita Winnerman at Fairmont authorities request. She reportedly escaped from Fairmont State hospital where she was undergoing treatment before being confined in a state reformatory. She is said to be part of a group of five girls who fled the institution recently.
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Juanita Winnerman
Fairmont
Fairmont State Hospital
Aged Man John H Raides Dies At 91
John H Raides aged 91 former Upshur County resident dies at his son’s home. He was widely known in state agricultural circles.
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Fairmont
John H. Raides
Upshur County
Young Ickes Faces Liquor Charge in Woburn
District Court Clerk Charles H. Loring said a complaint was issued charging Robert H. Ickes with operating a car while under the influence after a Winchester incident at 1:20 am. The cabinet member's son, who has worked on a sewer project, was not detained and the August 19 hearing was set.
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Woburn
Mass
Charles H. Loring
Robert H. Ickes
John Dolan
Harold Ickes
Loring
Charles Harold
Winchester
Harold
Ickes
Woburn-Winchester- Medford
Massachusetts
Mssachusetts
Taylor County Bar Mourns Howard H Holt Death
The Taylor County Bar Association adopts resolutions commemorating the untimely death of Howard H Holt who died August 10 1936 after a long legal career. The notice lauds his abilities as a lawyer editor businessman and citizen and states the records will include the resolution and a copy given to his wife. Committee members W Merle Watkins Gene W Ford and Francis L Warder sign the statement.
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Howard H. Holt
Holt
Taylor County Bar Association
Brother Holt
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Ickes Quote Sparks What He Said After Drinks
The statement attributed to Ickes, "You never know what you will say when you have had a few drinks," surfaces amid ongoing discussions. The remark reflects concerns about public remarks and accountability by officials.
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Ickes
Former Local Resident Dies in Morgantown
Irene Phillips 36 formerly of Grafton and Morgantown resident dies in Morgantown hospital after an operation and weeklong illness. Survived by father Gilbert Lake husband Russell Phillips and five children Christine Paul Robert Denzil and Juanita, sister Leana Phillips of Grafton. Member of Christian church. Funeral Thursday at 1 pm from home, Woodsdale cemetery burial in Grafton. Funeral by Jenkins and Brown Funeral Co. Morgantown.
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Irene Phillips
Grafton
Morgantown
Gilbert Lake
Russsell Phillips
Christine
Paul
Robert
Denzil
Juanita Phillips
Leana Phillips
The
Christian Church
Woodsdale
Jenkins and Brown Funeral Company
Skeleton Crew Keeps Toledo Gas Service During Strike
Toledo with 309000 residents relied on skeleton crews as the Toledo Industrial Peace Board pressed talks to end a gas workers strike. I A Ludwig of Ohio Fuel Gas and Northwestern Ohio Natural Gas said a draft accord was prepared though details were not released. A closed conference included company reps, union members, and peace board members to discuss the proposal. Ludwig noted service remained normal and would continue through the day.
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Toledo
Toledo Industrial Peace Board
I. A. Ludwig
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Northwestern Ohio Natural Gas Company
Gas Workers’ Union
Peace Board
Ludwig
New Orleans Chosen For Film Backgrounds In 1940s
Hollywood reports producer Sol Lesser plans a film backdrop expedition to New Orleans to shoot backgrounds for Bobby Breen’s Rainbow Over the River. The city also lures scenes for George Raft’s Sapphire, signaling two upcoming productions set in New Orleans.
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Hollywood
Calif
New Orleans
America
Sol Lesser
Louisiana
Bobby Breen
George Raft
Judge Watkins Nomination Persists Amid Fair Convention
Judge Watkins accepts the nomination after a harmonious convention in Philippi. He praises the fair conduct of rivals Gené Ford and Harry Mason and thanks supporters led by E Bailey Wyckoff of the Young Republican club. He notes a final shared hope for success in the fall election and extends good will to all participants.
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Gené W. Ford
Harry Mason
Philippi
E. Bailey Wyckoff
Young Republican Club
Watkins
Circuit
Han
Republican Nominee Vows Aggressive Campaign in 1936
The nominee said a jurist should not meddle in politics but should let developments unfold. He reversed his prior stance, pledging to work for the ticket this fall and support party members. He praised Landon and Knox and hailed Summers Sharp and Hugh Shott as capable leaders. Watkins highlighted his 26 years as attorney and public service, pledging continued effort if elected.
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Republican Party
Jude
Landon
Knox
Summers H. Sharp
Hugh Shott
U. S
Mr. Watkins
Taylor County
State Senate
Judge Watkins
A. I
Landon Backed At West Virginia Convention by Clevenger
Barbour County figures take part in a Republican convention. Clevenger urged party harmony and a successful slate for November elections while denouncing the Roosevelt administration and the dole system. Richard Lee Waddell served as permanent chairman with Margaret Moran as secretary.
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Enger
Barbour County
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
Clevenger
Richard Lee Waddell
Philippi
Margaret Moran
Taylor County Judicial Commit
Waddell
Grafton Drug & Chem. Co. Offers Fresh Pure Prescriptions
Prescription specialists advertise fresh pure drugs for filling prescriptions. Customers are urged to bring prescriptions to a store of known ability and reliability. They offer called for prescriptions and delivered service at lowest prices.
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Grafton Drug & Chem. CO
Local meat specials ad listing round steak loin roast and hamburg
Readable fragments show an old newspaper meat sale ad. It lists round steak, sirloin tip roast, T bone roast, Hamburg at two for 250, with a contact phone 474 and reference to West Penn.
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Hamburg
West Penn
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W. Main
E. Ellers Transfer CO
DR. Glenn
Whitescarver Building
Main St
W. Va
Lovelty Store
Zep
Atlantic
Young Ickes
W. Merle Watkins
Gene W. Ford
Francis L. Warder
Committee
Liggett & Myers
Andre Kostelanetz
Smith Kay Thompson
Ray Meathorton
Bata
Columbia Network
Kroner & Mykas Tomacog Cox
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