M. P Church Events And Community Notices In Dever Grove
Mildred Graham reports on a Senior Christian Endeavor meeting at the M P church, social time with members and guests, and a forthcoming church picnic program featuring races, contests, and a softball game. Also noted are a Poe reunion planned at Dever Grove, and various local club meetings and visits across Graf ton and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dever's Grove
Jack Coat Junior Christian Endeavor
Jewell’s
Carl Nullass
Fredashroyer
Arbutus
Illiams
Margaret Graham
Lagans Council
Fr. Null
Marvell Richan
Davison
Ar Boys
Vesper Services
Rev Ull
Bowen
Flemheton
C. F. Hannon
R. H. McKin
J. Null
RD. Davison
Williams
Pittsburgh visitors call on Mr and Mrs Ellsworth MeVick
Bernie Stairs of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs J B Leamon on Kingston Street, with Mr and Mrs Ellsworth MeVick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrand
Lloyd
City
Leroy Phillips
Clarksburg
Corpa Orvie McVicker
Camp Dawson
Ralph Shroyer
Mary Elizabeth
Fairmont
Ishmael Soles
Shadyside
Ohio
Delbert Lough
Spruce Street
Eugene Robinson
Jimmy
Walker Hisey
Mt. Hope
W. Va
Edwin l
Cincinnati
Irs
C. C. Batson
Grafton Park
Bernie Stairs
Pittsburgh
J. B. Leamon
Kington , Street
Ellsworth MeVick
South's 4 Hearts contract under bridge pressure
At North Hempstead Country Club a team-of-twelve match featured a hand where South opened 4 Hearts, West doubled after seeing the lead of the Queen of spades. The dummy held ace ten six eight of clubs and spades K10 eight, with high honors scattered. Can South make the contract given the lead and distribution?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Hempstead
West
Declarer Grants End Play To Force Game In Bridge
A bridge hand unfolds with declarer winning spade lead, ruffing clubs, and executing a crafted end play to strip West of trump and force a two-trick win. The commentary credits South and dummy for precise play over multiple defensive challenges, noting the exact sequence is less critical than the guiding principle of the hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Declarer
West
South
Dummy
East
Ace
Daily Cross Word Puzzle Summary
Puzzle clues include shake translation copied on abbr transparent and notes on sheet absent in dest ten, melancholy, science of, expeditions and names of regions. Entries cover nouns verbs and abbreviations across down and across with references to Europe Scotland Africa and various chemical symbols, metals, numerals and general crossword conventions.
General Roundup of All Dogs Ordered For Tonight
Taylor county police and county dog catchers will massacre all dogs tonight. Charles Whitescarver leads the anti rabies drive saying a large county truck will follow a rifle armed posse to seize dogs. He warns citizens that no mercy will be shown and all dogs are to be shot on sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Charles Whitescarver
Whites Carver
Bar Aircraft Over Arsenals Reveals Federal Ban
Washington officials state the presidential order banning civil aircraft from flying over army and naval arsenals and depots aims to prevent aircraft from reaching government magazines and causing blasts. The move, which would also block aerial photography of the reservations, covers twenty four named zones including parts of the Aleutian islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aleutian Islands
Swanson
War
Navy
Commerce Departments
Domestic Quarrel Ends In Shooting in Akron
In Akron Ohio Ralph Still 29 was jailed on a first degree murder charge for shooting Roy Hetick 28 a longtime friend. Detectives said Still drove with his wife and three children to Hetick's home where Hetick was shot at the door after being summoned. Hetick died an hour later. The two men both worked at a rubber plant and had been in a domestic quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ralph
Still
Roy Hetick
Hetrick
Formal Approval Given To Guffey Coal Measure
Washington August 13 Formal approval was given to the Guffey coal stabilization bill by the house ways and means committee. The committee ballot stood 12 to 11 with two members recording present to send the bill to the house for passage. Leaders aimed to bring it to the floor Thursday and pass by Friday night. the measure would establish a small NRA in the coal industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Farmer Certainly Has His Share of Bad Luck
Huntington report: Frank Covington of Greasy Ridge suffered a string of misfortunes including the death of his horse illness and a house fire. His wife reportedly absconded with their life savings about 900 housed with him. Secret Service operative Raymond King offered to recover as much of the money as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Frank Covington
Greasy Ridge
Secret Service
Raymond King
Covington
Treasury
Board of Education Inspects Colleges in Athens Visit
The West Virginia state Board of Education arrived in Athens to inspect Concord State Teachers College and planned a brief meeting with President J Frank Marsh after two days of sessions. Earlier they toured Bluefield State College for Negroes led by W W Trent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W. Va
State Board of Education
Concord State Teachers College
J. Frank Marsh
W. W. Trent
Bluefield State College
Trial Before Mayor Scheduled This Afternoon
Dominick Pesceonal named in a warrant by a local woman who accuses him of threatening bodily harm during an argument. He is slated for a hearing before Mayor E. Otto Waugh this afternoon after his arrest yesterday on the warrant following the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominick Pesceonal
E. Otto Waugh
Governor's Day Observed at Camp Conley
Governor Kump and staff visit Camp Conley in Kingwood on Friday to review the 201st Infantry West Virginia National Guard regiments. The governor's day event will conclude the camp activities for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Conley
Kingwood
201St Infantry
West Virginia National Guard
Kump
Man Shot in Avondale Near Welch Injures Lambert
John Lambert about 40 was hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting at Avondale. Four men brought him to Welch and said one man witnessed the shooting but refused to name the assailant. Police sought the accused shooter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
W. Va
John Lambert
Avondale
Lambert
New hospital plan faces voters in Taylor county debate
The article argues the tax impact favors homeowners paying 1.88 annually while business property owners bear most of the cost. Proponents say the small burden helps build a prideful hospital, boosting Grafton as a leading Monongahela valley industrial city. Organized labor and civic leaders urge voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Grafton
Monongahela Valley
Reorganization of Nazi Troops Sparks Debate in Berlin
Berlin Aug 13 officials report storm troopers undergoing reorganization into a disciplined unit to defend against state enemies of Semitism and political Catholicism. Leaders like Franz Heldte and Reichsführer Hitler’s discussions with Heldte signal shifting roles for the steel helmets amid purges, while Victor Lutze directs the revival focusing on idealist fighters and loyalty to the regime.
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Berlin
Reich
Franz Heldte
Hitler
Seldte
Stormers
Sturmabteilung
Victor Lutze
Storm Troopers
Good Natured Victim Urges Bible Light for Thief
Huntington on August 13 reports Mrs. G. C. Adkins, the victim of a thief who stole $5, remains good natured. She advised the burglar to read the Bible and use the flashlight to light his way to glory, hoping the money is used for a good purpose.
Labor Starts Push for Special Election on County Hospital Levy
County leaders rally support for a county wide vote to authorize a temporary levy not exceeding half the current rate to fund hospital construction. Petitions call for a two week circulation period and a voter referendum, with WPA funds covering 45 percent of costs if the county can prove repayment viability. A joint committee of Board of Trade and local labor representatives will circulate petitions countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade Directors
C. R. Dotson
D. C. Peck
W. S. Rowland R. M. Parrish
C. P. Schroeder Jr
Dotson
Railroad
13-Bor
Taylor County
Peck
Keyser
Grafton
R. M. Parrish
The
Trade Association
Holt
Fred L. Fox
Bartlett
Civic
C.F. Schroeder, Jr
Jay Fleming
E. 0. Waugh
Dallas Wolfe
W. A. Beavers
Charles Burke
John Edwards
Claude Ebert
Herbert Evans
B. F. Poe
John McCafferty
C. A. Keefer
A. A. Holt
George Jolliffe, Sr
H. L. Potts
Harry Murray
Board of Trade
Charleston
Main Street
Fetterman Bridge
Morgantown
C. E B. Hodges
Washington
Works Progress Administration
G. T. Bartlett
J. C. Holt
EB. Otto Waugh
W. Merle Watkins
B. Frank Davison
John Bradford
Thomas Beall
Codona Continues Center Ring Role Despite Shoulder Injury
Alfredo Codona, famed aerialist, continues with Hagenbeck-Wallace and Forepaugh Sells Bros Circus as equestrian director after a shoulder injury ends his aerial career. The veteran performer adapts to a new duty on the hippodrome track, directing acts and keeping the show running smoothly in Grafton for an August performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfredo Codona
Hagenbeck-Wallace and
Forepaugh-Sells Bros
Cadona
Alfredo
Lajo
Vera
Alfredo Cadona
Hagenbeck-Wallace and Forepaugh
Sells Bros
Grafton
Alfredo Codono
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Mildred Graham
C. E. Society
Christian Endeavors Society
M. P. Vhurch
Peer
Frank Graham
Beulah Stevens
Margaret, Fox
Virginia Behan
Arbutus Williams
Mary Bell Richman
Evelyners
Rosalie Proudfoot
Nelli Wiliams
Julia Elvira Ntcola
Walter Summers
Eunion
Annon
DeMossanta
Trethren
Westerman
Thornton
W. H. Annon
Grafyn
Earth League Institute
Buckham
West Virginia
Weston College
Virginia
Ruth O'Dell
Avis White
Alma “Sayre
Louise Ingler
Joseph Mahaffey
George Peters
Robert Arble
Wy Carder
Albert Willis
Robert White
Poe
Dews Grove
B. & O. Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary
Naomi
West Main Street
M. E. Church
Abe Tackett
United Brethren Missionary Society
Haymond M. E
Bertha Montgomery
Wickwire Road
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Knights of Columbus
L. A. Smith
Anna Hussion
Etta Ott
Virginia Stavely
Rhea Fisher
Rena Goodwin
Ashville
N. C
Archie Stavely
Green Government Hospital
George Ashby
Parsons and
Elkins
Madge Rowland
Lucille
Rosemary
Wolf Summit
B. F. Lewis
Cairo
J. Davis
Aurora
C. R. Harris
Leota Hartsook
Harold Grotey
Parkersburg
Oakland
Mt. Lake Park
Hartsook
B. F. Shafer
Mt. Lake
Stella Taft
Ymond Church
Thor Ironers
Reg
Price
Sidrow
General Radio
Daily Cross
Sudan
Dogrose
Africa
Scotland
England
Rio
Roya Ff
Guffey
Farmer
Board of Education
K. E
Blaney
United States
Rowland
Codona
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