Community Notices and Reunions Across Aug Dates
A society page lists Baptist class meeting at First Baptist with Miss Ines Shaw in charge and a Lambert-Weaver family reunion at Boothsville August 14. Dozens of family gatherings follow across Aug 14 21 27 in Oak Grove Park Reedsville Grafton Mannington Beegum and other local sites with dinners programs and social activities.
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First Baptist Church
Lovely Park
Sylvia Lucas
Ines Shaw
F. Goff
J. G. Lucas
Mary Louise Robinson
Majorie Cole
Charlotte Ramsey
Bobby Lucas
Bertha Goodwin
Evelyn Swiger
Lambert-Weaver
Boothsville
Robert Weaver
Reese-Hunt-Luzadder
Oak Grove Park
Reedsville
Grafton Pike
Kendall
Beegum
Mannington
Morgan
Mt. Ziongrove
Fairmont
Snider
Georgetown
Nuzum Family Historical Society
Reresvoir Park
Burnside
Summerville
Davisgrove
Good Hope
William Wilson
Elizabeth Blackburn
Cambridge
Ohio
Loughry
A.J. Loughry
Cheat River
Hall-Barnes
Wiseman
Mountain View Camp
U. S. Route 250
Grafton-Fairmont Road
Bennett
Jackson's Mill
Carpenter
Mount Zion
Murphy
Clemtown
Barbour County
Pierce
Grafton City Park
Shafferman
Blueville Park
Grafton
Sinclair-Marquess-Cornwell
Mount
Deakins-Pulliam
Dawsons Camp
My Beauty Hint on Exercise Through Music and Dance
The author argues that radio or phonograph dancing is an effective quick workout when time is short. It stresses dancing in a figure eight motion to strengthen ankles calves hips and waist while being enjoyable and convenient.
Weird Death of Dentist Puzzles Authorities
Denver police probed the death of 33 year old dentist Dr Hugh Powell found in his office hanging by a towel tied to a dentist chair. His nearly nude body wore only women’s stockings and shoes, wife alarmed by his absence at dinner.
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Denver
Hugh Powell
Personal notices of visits and travels in West Virginia towns
Mrs E L Long and daughter Frances return home in Clarksburg after visiting Mrs J N Tregellas in West Washington street. Henry Cather of San Antonio visits sister Mrs T W Brohard and brother Thos Cather locally. Ruth Arble and Ralph Arble go home to Clarksburg after visiting father L W Arble of Thornton. Mrs Catherine Rector returns home after visiting sister Mrs Margaret Rusmisell in Buckhannon, and others from Morgantown and Weston. Mrs P B Phinney and two children Virginia Mae and Harry visit Cincinnati relatives. Mrs B P McCall of Clarksburg visits Grafton yesterday. George Angle Grove and husband from Pittsburgh stay with Mrs Grove’s mother Mrs W L Shaffer on Christiana street. W L Shaffer and son W W Shaffer travel to Baltimore for Western Maryland Hospital treatment. Earl Jacobs of Route 2 stops in Graf ton for business and social calls. J B Leamon and daughter Catherine return from Scottdale and other Pennsylvania points. Misses Ethel Custer and Marguerite Clark spend weekend in Atlantic City. Mrs E H Davis visits Philadelphia to see son Charles. They plan a few Atlantic City days. Mrs H W Dent and daughter Mary Virginia and Miss Jennie Kerrigan return from Rainelle visits with Mr and Mrs James Conley.
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Ruth Arble
Ralph Arble
Clarksburg
L.W. Arble
Thornton
Catherine Rector
West Main Street
Margaret Rusmissel
Buckhannon
Guy Harvey
Morgantown
I. C. Warner
Weston
John Shields
P. B. Phinney
Virginia Mae
Harry
Cincinnati
Ohio
Harry Walter
B. P. McCall
Grafton
George Angle Grove
Pittsburgh
Grove
W. L. Shaffer
Christiana Street
W. W. Shaffer
Baltimore
Western Maryland Hospital
Earl Jacobs
Route 2
J. B. Leamon
Catherine
Scottdale
Pennsylvania
Ethel Custer
Marguerite Clark
Taylor county delegates return from state conventions
Republicans and Democrats of Taylor county came home tired after attending state conventions in Wheeling and Bluefield. The Republican group backed Judge Hughes for the supreme court nomination, while the Lively lead was acclaimed in their county roll call. The Democratic delegation, numbering 20, faced seating disputes over representation and voting irregularities, with mixed support for nominees.
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Taylor County
Wheeling
Bluefield
Taylor
Wheeeling
Hughes
Kingwood
Supreme Court
Judge Lively
Charleston
H.sommerville
W. Merle Watkins
Russell Bolyard
James C. Holt
C. E. Cain
Lee Bennett
D. L. Bosley
H. W. Dent
Layne H. Ford
Gene W. Ford
Joseph A. Haldeman
Robert H. Kidd
Zabala poised to jump from marathon to Hollywood film industry
New York reports Juan Carlos Zabala the 20 year old Argentinian newsboy who won the Los Angeles Olympic marathon may secure film contracts after his dramatic stadium entrance. The 5 foot 6 inch, 120 pound runner impressed Hollywood insiders with his looks and poise, though he rejects professional offers as undignified.
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New York
Juan Carlos Zabala
Argentina
Los Angeles
Zabala
Alex Stirling
Europe
Little Juan
Paavo Nurmi
Nurmi
Hollywood
Local Names Linked in County Group Row
Robert H Kidd Miss Rose Mc Graw W M Moran Attorneys Eugene Sommerville Frances Warder Frank Warder Mrs Minnie Warder Fred B Watkins chairman of the county group Mrs Fred B Watkins Hale Watkins Mrs Florence H Wilkinson Carl Wince and Smith Wince appear in a county group listing with multiple officials and associates.
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Robert H. Kidd
Rose McGraw
W. M. Moran
Eugene Sommerville
Francis
Ladies Endurance Flight Meets Setback In Refueling Incident
Valley Stream August 13 two aviatrices Mrs Frances Marseilis of San Antonio Texas and Mrs Louise Thaden of Baltimore Md attempted an endurance refueling record for women. After a successful first refueling they damaged a wing when a breakfast bucket from the refueling plane struck the wing. They landed for repairs and may resume later today. A collision near Glen Cove injured William Scott Jr. 18.
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Valley Stream
Francis Marseilles
Louise Thaden
Curtisfield
Frances Marsailis
San Antonio
Tex
Baltimore
William Scott, Jr
Glen Cove
Scott
Talbott Heads League President of Enworth League
Buckhannon August 13 Frank Talbott of Fairmont was chosen president of the 1st Virginia Conference En worth League at the annual state institute. Other officers elected included Garrett Evans Moundsville secretary and vice president, Miss Nora Snively and two nieces from Keyser visiting Miss Agnes Flanagan of West Main Street.
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Buckhannon
Frank Talbott
Fairmont
Virginia
Enworth League
State Institute of the League
Garrett Evans
Moundsville
Misa Nora Snively
Keyser
Misa Agnes Flanagen
West Main Street
Diving Pier Project At Grafton Park Nears Completion
A concrete steel diving tower rises above Tygarts Valley river at Grafton Park with three boards planned. Two young sponsors fund raised while Clarksburg businessmen are approached for support. The $ project employs about 15 locals and will feature electric lighting.
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Tygarts Valley
Grafton Park
Clarksburg
Bloodshed over Garbo's talents roils Provincetown art colony
In Provincetown Massachusetts on August 13 a literary feud over Greta Garbo’s talents escalates after a duel. Frederick McKay, a Garbo champion, pricked in the thumb in last duel. Travis Hoke, a New York novelist, challenged Arthur Robinson to dawn combat while Robinson hesitates. The same rapiers would be used if Hoke accepts the challenge.
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Provincetown
Mass
Greta Garbo
Arthur Robinson
Frederick McKay
New York
Travis Hoke
Robinson
Hoke
Ssr
Oakland Prisoner Hangs Self in Cell
Oakland Md Aug 13 A prisoner identified as Sam Piacaulia of Connellsville was found hanging in his jail cell in the Oakland jail authorities said. Police reported no immediate explanation for the death and investigations continued.
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Oakland
Sam ‘Piacaulia
Connellsville
Hunt Man Seen Running From Alley In Cleveland Shooting
Federal agents seek higher ups in a large wildcat brewery operation raided in Glen Elk. James Pastis of Glen Elk was arrested and charged with manufacturing and possessing home brew. The plant had operated for about three weeks.
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Hunt Man
Cleveland
Clarksburg
West Wa
Glen Elk
James Pastis
Trade turns up thousands of beer bottles for Clarksburg
Thousands of beer bottles surfaced in a Clarksburg trade scene materializing as a late gathering. Local growers and merchants reported brisk activity with small consignments moving quickly through the stalls.
Marebni claims breakthrough in ultra short radio waves
Rome Italy Aug 13 193? GuElielmo Marebni announces success in bending ultra short radio waves to extend communication range. He says his perfection overcomes obstacles and even the earths curvature, proving waves are not limited by obstacles.
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Rome
Italy
Guelielmo Marebni
Dog Leads Blind Student to Classes at Columbia
New York Aug 13 W R Duckett Franklin Nebraska earned his master's degree in history at Columbia University. A dog received a medal today for helping him attend classes as he is blind, guiding him from class to class.
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New York
W. R. Duckett
Franklin
Nebr
Columbia University
Luckett
Critique of No Trump Overcalls in Bridge Bidding
A detailed bridge hand shows a no trump overcall labeled horrible by Waldemar von Zedtwitz. Reith opens with spades, Karn doubles, three clubs reach, and four clubs declares. Declarer succeeds with a seven of spades lead and a finesse, while the teammates debate alternate two diamonds.
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Naster
Waldemar von Zenttitz
Reith
Boscowitz
Ding
von Zedtwitz
Karn
Kar
Huby
Reich
Picnic Menu Column by Mrs Alexander George
A campfire menu features Kabobs with beef veal pork and onions, Pickled Beets, Currant Jam Oranges Cocoanut Jumbles Coffee. Recipes list skewers, broiling over a fire and optional fillings for buttered rolls, plus a berry jam, sour cream cake, and a second picnic menu with chopped meat cakes corn on the cob and potato chips.
A Little Thief In Second Grade
By Alice Judson Peale a young girl in the second grade is found to have stolen small sums over months. The theft began after her mother returned from the hospital with a new baby. She hid her envy and longing for maternal closeness by stealing candy. A psychologist counseled that affection different from baby needs could be shown through nourishment rather than theft, easing the child’s guilt and stopping further thefts.
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Tam
Man Drowns Attempting River Crossing Near Buckhannon
John D. Bailey a 22 year old proprietor from Ballmansville died in a river crossing accident at Middle Fork River near Queens in Buckhannon on August 13. Bailey tried to swim across the river and was unable to reach the far bank. A funeral home operator, his death follows a failed crossing while others witnessed the incident.
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Union Baptist Church
Simpson
Buckhannon
Queens
John D. Bailey
Funeral Home
Ballmansville
Peretiay
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