Former Local Man Is Dead
Letcher Newton 71 of Parkersburg, native of Taylor county, buried Thursday at Parkersburg cemetery after funeral services at United Brethren church. He died Tuesday morning after a month long paralysis stroke. Born October 15, 1865 in the county, he lived in Wood county farming then retired. Survivors: widow Belle Batten of Cairo. six children Freda Jessie Kenneth Genevieve Blanche Addie all of Parkersburg. brothers Meredith of Pearl for Grafton and William of Akron Ohio.
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Letcher Newton
Parkersburg
Taylor County
Meredith Newton
Pearl Street
United Brethren Church
Newton
Wood County
Grafton
Belle Batten
Cairo
Freda
Jessie
Kenneth
Genevieve
Blanche
Addie
Pearl
William New
Akron
Ohio
In Memoriam Rosella Cassell Ware Died August 15 1934
Remembrance from Mr C E Ware and daughters as they publish loving memorial for Rosella Cassell Ware who died on August 15 1934 with family note of affection and sympathy.
Hazel M. Robinson Dies Four Years Past
In loving remembrance Hazel M. Robinson whose death on August 15, 1932 left sorrow in the family. “Sleep on dear daughter” and “you know how we loved you” echo a mother and father J. B. Robinson and family reflecting on the day four years later.
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Hazel M. Robinson
Robinson
Card of Thanks for Irene Phillips
We thank the many kind friends who helped during our wife and mother Irene Phillips illness and death. Gratitude to those who furnished cars sent floral tributes and to the undertaker minister and chair of Morgantown. FAMILY.
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Irene Phillips
Morgantown
Illness and Death of Mrs. M. E. Collier Honored
The Rev James Shaw and Mrs Shaw along with friends from Parkview express sympathy during the illness and death of Mrs. M. E. Collier. Beloved wife of the writer, the community note reflects support from associates and clergy.
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James Shaw
Parkview
M. E. Collier
Border Fight Escalates as Rebels Advance Near Madrid
Rebels push new attacks across northern central Spain as government forces reel in Madrid. In the north, bombardments batter San Sebastian while rebels claim advances in Granada Zaragoza Huesca Oviedo. Mass executions are reported in Badajoz with spies rounded up south of the Guadarrama.
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Madrid
Iran
San Sebastian
Portugal
Badajoz
War Ministry
Granada
Zaragoza
Huesca
Oviedo
Guadarrama Mountains
Paris
Rome
Berlin
Reich
Van Zandt Memorial Day Preparations Highlight Dance Act
Van Zandt continues page one with novelty dances led by Evelyn Gibbs of New York. The Morgan School of Dancing group joins, with Cline and Sidrow noting plans. The national commander will be met at Hotel Grafton for memorial ceremonies at Walnut Street National Cemetery at 9 45 tomorrow. Hundreds are expected for a day of festivities.
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Evelyn Gibbs
New York Iy
New York
Gibbs
Morgan School of Dancing
Cline
Nicholas Sidrow
Hotel Grafton
National
Walnut Street
Acclamation nominations energize West Virginia convention
The West Virginia Democratic convention closes ranks with Sho Walter pushing for opponent nominations and four former Republican governors recognized. Nesbitt boosts Summers H. Sharp and Hugh Skeshott wins the U S Senate nod amid chants praising costliness of the current administration and memory of Senator Neeley.
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Showalter
Woods
Aid
Nesbitt
Sharp N. H. Harman
Welch
Litz
W. Chapman Revercomb
A. B. White
Parkersburg
William G. Coley
Charleston
F. Morgan
Fairmont
H. D. Hatfield
Huntington
U. S. Senate
Revercomb
Frank W. Nesbitt
Wheeling
Summers H. Sharp
Shott Sharp
West Virginia
Democrats
Hugh Skeshott
M. M. Neely
Hugh Ike Shott
Plac
Coughlin Draws Big Ovation At Convention Parade
Reports from the convention describe Father Coughlin’s appearance drawing loud cheers and a sustained ovation. Delegates marched with banners and a bier memorializing John who died at the polls in 1936. Townsend’s speech awaited amid whistles bells and klaxons as delegates filled the aisles.
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Lemke
Father Coughlin
Thomas C. O'Brien
Union Party
Coughlin
McMahon
Herbert Bigelow
John
Townsend
New York
John O'Connor
O'Connor
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Purchase bonds and bridge plans stall under Ohio statutes
Officials said little progress was possible on planned bridge purchases within contiguous areas due to Ohio statutes. Governor Kump argued such purchases could harm legitimate business by undermining nearby bridges. The Ohio commission leader Nick Stevens noted interest in spans at Parkersburg Williamstown and St Marys, but prices were described as exorbitant. West Virginia condemnation actions covered the structures.
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Ohio
Kump
Nick Stevens
Parkersburg
Ohio Commission
Wiliamstown
St. Marys
West Virginia
Randolph County Sunday School Convention Planned
The Randolph county Sunday School convention will be held August 19 at the Brady Gate church near Valley Head. The notice comes from Elkins plan convention dated August 15.
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Elkins
Randolph County
Brady Gate
Valley Head
Alleged Bootlegger Is Tried in Fairmont Today
Corporal L W Emrick of the state police leaves for Fairmont to bring Burton Farrance before U S Commissioner L T Eddy for a hearing and charge of possession of untaxed liquor. He takes with him a gallon of alleged moonshine seized in a raid on the Farrance home earlier this week by Emrick and Sheriff Lee Bennett.
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L. W. Emrick
State Police
Fairmont
Burton Farrance
U. S
L. T. Eddy
Farrance
Emrick
Lee Bennett
President Warns Against War Profits and Dust Bowl Threats
The president warned that pursuing profits in war markets would harm the nation and trigger disaster for peace. He linked drought losses to prairie land cultivation for war profits, criticized predatory aims, and urged true neighbors in the Americas through a peace driven policy while recounting experiences of war and its injuries.
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United States
Americas
Roosevelt at Chautauqua Denounces War and Extends Peace Offer
Large crowd estimated at 12 000 hears Roosevelt declare he hates war and champions democracy freedom and peace. He notes strong national defense and offers friendship to other nations while plans a dam project near Binghamton to curb flood waters and protect 104 miles of watershed at a cost of 1 395 000 dollars.
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Chautauqua
Apples Watermelons Potatoes Prices At Brand’s Cash Feed Store
Apples per basket one dollar forty. watermelons forty four cents and thirty nine cents. potatoes per peck thirty nine cents. Brand's Cash Feed Store at 121 East Main Street advertises these prices in a compact early 20th century style listing.
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East Main Street
West Virginia store features Early California furniture display
J Lee Evans Furniture in Grafton showcases the Monte Cisto living room set from Brown and Saltman of South Gate California. The suite includes a two piece living room, chairs, desk, bookcase, and coffee table in bone white and maple. Rugs and lamps completing the look are on order.
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West Virginia
J. Lee Evans Furniture
Brown and Saltman
South Gate
California
Evans
Monte Cisto
Grafton
190 18s 18 Te e 12M 2 for 252
The text provides a fragmented listing showing measurements and a pricing figure 252. It mentions 190 and 18s with a 12M reference and a two for 252 offer. No clear event or person is identified.
Hollywood Vogue Bedroom Suites Featured in New Displays
A refined bedroom suite, modeled after a Shirley Temple film set, is showcased with two new finishes Fruitwood and canary yellow. The pieces are credited to the Ev ans family who purchased them during a Chicago furniture market tour.
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Shirley Temple
Hollywood Vogue
Joseph L. Evans, Jr
Chicago
Pardoned in Charleston for Malicious Wounding
Governor Kump granted conditional pardons to William Pi and Curtis Pierce in Charleston. Both men were serving three year terms for malicious wounding.
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Charleston
Willian Pi
Curtis Pierce
Kump
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Memoriam
Grafton Drug & Chem. CO
DE. F. M. Glenn
John Webb
Allen Manufacturing Company
Nashville
Tenn
Webb
Central Press
Opera House
Phillips
Invine
Rosita
Sreeustis Everore
Geet Burns
Belle Isle
J. C. Penney Co
Dea Department
E. Ellers Transfer CO
Hagan’s
Notics
Grafton Drug & Chemical CO
W. Main
the New Dixie Theatre
M. R.C.A
Marion
Powell
Ruggles
Claude Rains
Everett Horton
Cray
Frank Xegates
I-Men
PTB
Ome
Cea
Seaham Rt
Frank McHugh
Paramount News
Paramount
PRI
West
Pena
Mom
Ubon
Tonio
Paul E
Malone Pharm
Strand Theatre
R.C.A
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