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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1934

Page

3

Bartlett Reunion Greets Bartlett Family at Webster

The Bartlett family reunion, descendants of John and Frances Bartlett, gathered in Webster on Sunday August 12 at the Baptist church with Rev Gene E Bartlett Jr delivering a homecoming sermon on self sacrifice and Christian duty. After church, relatives picnicked on the Frum lawn and toured the former Bartlett homestead and Walnut Grove cemetery before returning to the Frum home.

Bartlett John Frances Bartlett Webster Baptist Church Gene E. Bartlett G. Ebert Bartlett Gene Perry Gene Bartlett, Jr Christ J. H. Frum George C. Felton Walnut Grove Cemetery

Social calendar items and local notices in Marietta

Community notices list tonight events including an American Legion Auxiliary benefit bridge party at the K of C Hall and a B and O Veterans Women’s Auxiliary meeting at the M W A Hall both at 8 pm. Memorial services urged for attendance and a Missionary Society gathering follows at 8 pm. Friday features a Woman’s Christian Temperance Union meeting at West Main Street church at 7 30 pm. Various local residents from Marietta and Parkersburg attendances noted. A birthday dinner honors John S Graham in Tunnelton with family present. The Deakins Pulliam family reunion set for August 10 with an address by Congressman Jennings Randolph. Marriage announcement for Mabel Wilson and William Dale Foley reported.

American Legion Auxiliary K. of C. Hall M. W. of A. Hall Sherman Reed Harold Waller John Waller Missionary Society of the United Brethren John Graham Tunnelton Grafton William Graham Baltimore & Ohio Katherine Sisler Graham Lettie Bonafield Graham Ruby Graham City Hospital Joseph Graham Ruth Osceola Graham Ruby Bonafield Laura Baker Evansville Deakins-Pulliam Dawson's Camp Route 50 Jennings Randolph Forrest M. Deakins Claude Pulliam

The Knottsville Play At Simpson High School

Oakland Maryland hosts a Friday night performance of The Path Across the Hill by Knottsville Sunday school in the Simpson High school auditorium on August 17 at 8 oclock. The piece promises parishioners a local entertainment event with Rev Archibald Moore officiating at the August wedding ceremonies.

Oakland Archibald Moore Methodist Church Knottsville Simpson High School

Personal news notes from Grafton area and beyond

Mr and Mrs Russell Reeder and daughter Ruth plan a week long camping trip this afternoon. Mrs Minnie Shahan and Otto Rosier joined locals on an Niagara Falls excursion. Mrs Wesley Wilt visits Clarksburg. Mrs C B Jones hosts her sister Mrs David E Hawthorn and brother John Smallwood plus niece and husband Mr and Mrs Max Lydle of Akron. Mason Bartlett Frederick Bartlett Arnold Hefner Paul Marple Carvel Hathaway returned from four day Buckhannon river fishing, Hefner leading with a 15 inch bass.

Russell Reeder Ruth Minnie Shahan Otto Rosier Grafton Niagara Falls Wesley Wilt E. Bluemont Street Clarksburg C. B. Jones David E . Hawthorn Akron Ohio John Smallwood Detroit Max Lyldle Mason Bartlett Frederick Bartlett Arnold Hefner Paul Marple Carvel Hathaway Buckhannon River Mr. Hefner

Two Circus Employees Die In Tennessee Crash

Kingsmont Tennessee August 14 Two Sam B Dill Circus workers were killed and two more seriously injured when a circus truck overturned four miles east of Kingsmont. Edgar L Perry 25 of Flint Michigan died soon after the wreck. An unidentified circus hand known as Mike also perished. The bus carrying workers to A movement was started in August in Ward Bristol California to have each graduate plant a tree at the foot of Chestnut Ridge.

Kingsmont Tenn Sam B. Dill Edgar L. Perry Flint Mich Jim Mike Auward Bristol Burn Cal Chestnut Ridge

Truck Crash on Embankment Kills and Injures Men

A truck towing a trailer crashed on an embankment. The men aboard the trailer were killed or injured in the incident. Police and rescue crews responded to the scene to assist and investigate.

Three Stitches Taken In Heart Save Man In Chicago

Ellice Wright was saved after Dr George Luther Davenport performed a twenty minute operation under local anaesthetic at Michael Reese Hospital. The pericardium contained 300 cubic centimeters of blood and the heart wound near the left apex were repaired. Wright remained conscious during the procedure and expected to recover barring complications.

Chicago George Luther Davenport Ellice Wright Wright Michael Reese Hospital Davenport Consious

Five Years For Slaying His Wife In New Jersey

Camden, N J Aug 14 Michael Maggio 44 pleaded guilty to shooting his wife Anna 34 and a son 21 to death at their Pillings Lake summer home near Clementon. He fired seven shots early June 29, later dying in Philadelphia.

Camden N. J Michael Maggio Gulty Hs Wfe Maggio Anna Joseph Pillings Lake Clementon Maggie Philadelphia

Birth Announcement for Rosemont Family Boy

Mr and Mrs Matt Jones of Rosemont announce the birth of an eight pound boy at their home yesterday morning. The child is not yet named. Mrs Jones before marriage was Miss Nellie Nestor of Rosemont. The father is employed by Waddell Fuel Company.

Matt Jones Rosemont Jones Nellie Nestor Waddell Fuel Company

Homestead Project Considered for Taylor County Locally

Taylor county eyes a federal homestead plan similar to Arthurdale and Tygarts Valley projects. Administrator Friedman said options on three large tracts are sought, with 500 to 1,000 acre sites. If approved, land will be subdivided into small lots for cottages sold to selected occupants under generous terms.

Taylor County Arthurdale Reedsville Tygarts Valley Randolph County Taylor Grimes

Inflationists Cool in Stock Market Purchases

New York August 13 reports inflationary buyers cooled as the treasury allowed gold to flow out to support the dollar. Prices of shares held steady in sluggish trading with some activity in silver stocks showing moderation.

New York Treasury

Card of Thanks for Nellie Stuck in Newburg West Virginia

Acknowledges friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of Nellie Stuck. Expresses special thanks to Reverends Earle and McCulty and to those who donated cars and floral tributes. Signed by Mr and Mrs J A Stuck and Family from Newburg West Virginia.

Nellie Earle and McCulty J. A. Stuck

Market gains and mixed commodity trends in early reports

Fractions and reactions in several brands and oils showed gains, while bonds remained firm. Grains advanced again though cotton sugar and rubber fell. Summer university attendance at the University of Michigan was projected higher, with estimates near 11 percent above 1933 levels.

United States Michigan Cerro de Pasco

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Coral Parrish Montgomery Grenville Kleiser Woman's Christian Temperance Union West Main Street M. E Perry Bartlett Carolyn Duval Marietta Leona Tapp Lulu Smith City Affa Morgan Miss Grace Parkersburg Roy Newton Kenneth Frances Louise Latorum Frum Martha Jean Richard W. L. Reddick Maine Mabel Wilson William Dale Foley Arlington Belgain United State Washington Paul May Maine Memorial Arlington National Belgium Associated Lindy Club James Sturm High Street Kate Greenwald Charles Renner Henry Lyman Eva Hartsell Connellsville Leo Crane Louise Morgan John Shields Sunshine Club Linden Shields Brownton Yardley Reynold Wendel History Club Thomas Woodas Galloway Leonita Webster Aid Society Webster M. E. Ladies Aid Society M. Montie Cleavenger Gladys Taylor Delpha Curran L. A. McNemar Mary Wolfe Lola Shroyer Cora Wolfe Ethel Preston Madge Newton Edna Felton Margaret Felton Betty McNemar Beatrice Woodford Lulu Reynolds Abrixail Shroyer Genevieve Wolfe Doris Cleavenger The Mary Jane Shop ST. John Street Max Bernotat Beauty Culture Clarksburg Trust Bldg W. Va San Taylor CO HOPE Rehabilitation Committee Good Time Park Goshen N. Y Bertha C. Hanover Muscletone Clower Doc Parshall Marvin Childe Reynolda Associated Press Newburg, W. Va C. S. Gross Cincinnati Trip aArPieRea Bend Sarpingenet Grafton Printing Co A. H. Szymanski al Simment Chicago White Sox Dores Lynn Reader Lauderdale Wis General Foods Standard Brands Sogony Vacuum Seaboard Oil Standard of Caliifornia Zipper Oxfords Calcutta Greenfield’s Shoe Store Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Grafton Banking & Trust Building Henry Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh FA. x Court House George Lehner Wheeling Credit Department C. A. House Co Main Street West Virginia
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