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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1946

Page

6

Mrs Bolyard Taken By Death In Scotch Hill Community

Elizabeth Alice Bolyard aged 54 passed away Saturday at her Scotch Hill home. Born January 15 1887 in Preston County she was the daughter of the late David Watt Weddell and Jane Nesbitt Weddell. She is survived by her husband two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from the Bethel church with Rev L J Lunsford officiating. Burial will follow in Scotch Hill cemetery under Bartlett Funeral home supervision.

Iizabeth Alice Bolyard Saturn Scotch Hil Cout Bethel Methoe David Watt Weddell Jane Nesbitt Weddell Preston County John Waddell Rivesville David Waddell Scotch Hill

West Virginia to open fall camp with about 85 candidates

Bill Kern announced 85 candidates will report for West Virginia University football with 30 holdovers from prior Mountaineer teams and 25 new men expected this month. Workouts begin September 1 at Jacksons Mill, with a possible start a week earlier in Morgantown.

Worgantown Boach Bill Kern Mountaineer West Virginia University Jackson's Mill Kern Morgantown Keyser

Shott Predicts Sweeney Victory For U S Senate

BLUEFIELD West Virginia August 10 Chairman Jim Shott of the Republican State Executive Committee predicted Tom Sweeney of Wheeling will be the party nominee for U S Senate. He said the Kilgore Meadows political combine is being overthrown by the people and noted coal miners endorsed Sweeney for promising to curb Washington bureaucracy and secure meat and beef for workers.

Bluefield W. Va Jim Shott Republican State Executive Committee U. S. Senate Tom Sweeney Wheeling Kilgore-Meadows West Virginia Shott Washington

Car Impounded After Drunk Driving Arrest

Carl Richards, 26, from Barton Ohio, arrested by State Troopers near Blueville on a driving while intoxicated charge. He paid a $25 fine, had his license revoked and his 1935 Pontiac impounded for six months after the Saturday night incident. May hear the case this morning before John W. Snider.

Carl Richards Barton Ohio Richards W. D. Sergent J. R. Wapton U. S. 119 Blueville John W. Snider

Choir Resumes Practice Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church

The Universal choir of the First Presbyterian church restarts weekly practice tomorrow night at 7 30 at the church, announced by director Herbert Mickey McCue. After summer vacation postponements, the youth choir will prepare for small upcoming concerts at several churches and invites new members.

Universal Choir The First Presbyterian Church Herbert Mickey) McCue McCue

Forfeit Bond For Failure To Appear

Clarence Hershman and Harry B. Gray forfeited $11 bonds after failing to appear in police court this morning for fighting on West Main Street. They were arrested Sunday morning at 12 20 a m by Patrolmen Moran Strader and White.

Clarence Hershman Harry B. Gray West Main Street Moran, Strader White

Charleston man dies in car crash on Route 60

Harvey George, 29, of Charleston was killed and two companions injured when the car skidded into a ditch along U S route 60 near Lookout in Fayette county yesterday.

Charleston Elliott Harvey George Lookout Fayette County

Isaac Newton Scott Dies at 75 in Mt Morris

Isaac Newton Scott of Mt Morris died Saturday night at 10 30 p m at his son's home after a year long illness. He was 75, a lifelong resident of Taylor and Barbour counties, a farmer and Mt Morris Methodist member. Born October 20 1870 in Barbour county to Sanford and Barbara Martin Scott. Survived by second wife Sarah Kathryn Streets and children Alston Roy, Edward Clyde, and daughters Mrs Sarah Cozad Grafton, Mrs Myrtle Wolfe Spokane WA, Joel N Scott Mt Morris, Mrs Mary Peral Pitz er Moatsville, plus 21 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral today at 2 pm Mt Morris church. Rev Lois Luzader officiating. Interment Mt Morris cemetery. Bartlett Funeral Home directing.

Isaac Newton Scott Mt. Morris Joel N. Scott Taylor and Barbour Counties Sarah Kathryn Streets Alston Roy Scott Edward Clyde Scott Sarah Cozad Grafton Myrtle Wolfe Spokane Washington Mary Peral Pitzer Moatsville Mt. Morris Church Lois Luzader Mt. Morris Cemetery Bartlett Funeral Home

Bartlett Infant Dies At Birth

Jacqueline Bartlett daughter of Selvey 8 Bartlett and Maysie Lake Bartlett of Simpson died at birth Saturday afternoon. Burial conducted in Webster cemetery yesterday afternoon. Survived by two brothers Phillip Joll and Richard Arlen Bartlett at home and half siblings Mrs Dorsey Davis of Flemington and Wilford H Bartlett of Galveston Texas. Bartlett Funeral home in charge of burial.

Jacqueline Bartlett Selvey Bartlett Maysie Lake Bartlett Simpson Webster Cemetery Phillip Joll Richard Arlen Bartlett Dorsey Davis Flemington Wilford H. Bartlett Galveston Texas Bartlett Funeral Home

Father Divine says marriage is in name only after banquet

After a Harlem banquet, Father Divine tells reporters he is married in name only to Edna Rose Ritchings of Montreal. He escorts them through the peace center living quarters and leads them to Mrs Divine’s room saying it is not his room.

Father Harlem Father Divine Edna Rose Ritchings Montreal Peace Center Mrs. Divine

Bus Driver Charged in Escaper Deaths

State Trooper H C Pullmer reports bus driver Robert G Kirkman 31 of Greensboro NC was charged with manslaughter in the death of two men on state route 3 at Edwight Raleigh county One victim Carroll Everett Lockhart 22 of Elizabeth Wirt county died instantly and John Henry Bennett 20 of Bristol Tenn died after being fatally injured Bennett had escaped from the Virginia state penitentiary Richmond Aug 6 while serving a one year sentence for grand larceny The driver was arrested after a second accident near Spanishburg Mercer county Charleston Bluefield morning.

Edwight Raleigh County H.C. Pullmer Pullmer Robert G. Kirkman Greensboro N. C Spanishburg Mercer Coun Charleston-Bluefield R. T. Cummings Carroll Everett Lockhart Elizabeth Wirt County John Henry Bennett Bristol Tenn Bennett Cummings Virginia Richmond Charleston

Exhume Continues in Case Tied to Mercury Poisoning

The article notes Calhoun and Wallace Lockman near Du Pont with Mrs. Minnie McConnell buried at Burlington Ta. Dr Hager reports nearly a grain of mercury in the liver and kidney, typical of poisoning, delaying final decision until pathologist’s report. Coroner Haigh says the mercury could justify arrest of Mrs Lockman. She is re-arrested by state detective Graham Tevis after the remark murder. The Southern Cross pearls discovery is also mentioned.

Calhoun Frank Lockman Wallace Lockman Giddings Lockmans DuPont Burlington Hager Minnie McConnell Haigh

Car Leaves Road Hits City View Building

A 1916 Buick traveling west on Route 50 left the road and struck the building facing City Hospital. The car knocked down a door, shattered a window, and tore down brickwork. Damages not yet estimated. More details to be published tomorrow in the Sent.

City Hospital Tomorow

Ten Mines Idle in Monongah Division On Monday

Ten of 118 mines in the Monongah division of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad were idle today officials said. Despite abundant hopper cars, only 2 660 of 3 009 ordered cars were available and not all would move before day's end. Saturday coal loadings reached 1408 cars with inspections by B and O officials and experts Kellog and Gichner continuing.

Baltimore and Ohi Coal Mines Administration Washington, D. C N. Kelley Pittsburgh Grafton Fairmont Gichner Kellog

North South football tickets sold out at local office

Tickets for the North South football game sold at the Sentinel business office are exhausted as of Saturday. Gate sales will occur at game time and through Charleston agencies. Ticket chairman R E Dewey noted Graf ton residents may still attend via on site or agency seats.

Sentinel Charleston R. E. Dewey North-South Game Inc Grafton

Legion District Commander To Install Officers in Taylor County

Oscar Bartickman of Pickens will install Taylor County Post No. 12 officers on Wednesday night. Large turnout expected, with a buffet luncheon after the meeting by the Legion auxiliary. Newly elected officers include Bord, Whitescarver, Reid, Matthew, Yates, Miller, Ras mussen, Pem broke, Redinger, Barkins, and others. Delegates named will attend the state convention in Wheeling August 31 to September 3.

Oscar Bartickman Pickens American Legion Taylor County Legion Legion Auxiliary Jay Richard Bord Attort Ed Whitescarver Lloyd M. Reid May Matthew Arthur Yates A. T Bert) Miller Torlock Rasmussan William Pembroke Richard Reddinger Charles W. Barkins Wheeling Richard Bar Ray Matthew Arch Stavely George D. Vogel Ray Wiseman William Grimes William E. Edgar Ti McK Arthur Yates Jeg Re Beerman Vosel William B. Lee Blair Mugler Marion Allender Richard Redinger Torlock Rasmussen Hubert Fowler

Grafton Brooms Highlighted Amid Charleston Ticket Note

A brief notice notes game admission availability in Charleston with a quirky line about Grafton brooms being good brooms. The fragment implies tickets remain if not exhausted by game time, reflecting a local prompt on access and quirky local tag.

Charleston

Brother Of Local Woman Passes Away at 79

Ellsworth I. Ha of Pair mont, brother of Charles Hoult of this city, died yesterday morning at his home. He was 79 and had been ill for some time. He is survived by his widow Delphia Hawkins and four children Cecil of Williamson, Mrs. Pearl Casteel at home, Mrs. Grace Martin of Hammond, and …

Ellsworth I. Ha Pairmont Charles Hoult Delphia Hawkins Cecil Williamson Pearl Casteel Grace Martin Hammond

Cumberland readies for Legion convention influx

Cumberland Maryland prepares for thousands of American Legionnaires arriving Wednesday as the local unit readies the city for the Legion convention. The event will bring visitors, activities, and expected economic impact to Cumberland and surrounding areas.

Cumberland Legland Department

Delegates and guests lined up for veterans convention parade

P Ingram announced 300 delegates would attend a Legion convention with many alternates guests and Legion Auxiliary festivites expected. A parade of World War I and II veterans from Pennsylvania and West Virginia will line the march with visitors anticipated at the event.

P. Ingram Legion Auxiliary Pennsylvania West Virginia

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