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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1935

Page

3

Linch Shreves Wedding Announced At Clarksburg

Miss Geneva Ruth Linch daughter of E A Linch Wilsonburg and Leonard R Bhreson son of Mr and Mrs F D Shreves Clarksburg were married Thursday August 15 by Rev Engle of Adamston They were unattend ed The bride wore a brown dress with matching accessories Both graduates of Victory High class of 34 He worked at A P store in Clarksburg and later in Clarksburg area They will live with Shreves's parents.

Linch-Shreves Geneva Ruth Linch E. A. Linch Wilsonburg Leonard R. Bhreson F. D. Shreves Clarksburg Engle Adamston Clarlggurg Victory High School Shreves Frank Collins Grafton Mr. Shreves Daisy Ann Holden C. Haynes Holden Marjorie Holden Douglas Moxley Bailey Churgy

Social Calendar of August Events and Bible Class Notes

Aug 21 Pocahontas picnic at Grafton Park. Aug 22 Bible class at Thorn ton with Mrs Arlie Leonard. Aug 22 Knights of Columbus Party at K of C Hall. Aug 23 W C T U meeting at Mrs C E Grayson park residence. Next meeting two weeks at Mrs Delbert ough Spruce street. Emma Rogers Bible class notes. Ezekiel studied. hostess Mrs Lindsey Mahaffey Leach er. September meeting at Mrs James Lambert.

Grafton Park Anneta Frey St. Paul's M. E. Church Arlie Leonard Thornton Knights of Columbus K. of C. Hall C. E. Grayson Park Knight Margaret Weaver Delbertough Spruce Street Emma Rogers West Main Street M. BE Riley Utt Sarah Peters Ezekiel Lindsey Mahaffey Leacher James Lambert

Ed Hart to Return to Grafton Post Office Tomorrow

Personal notes from Grafton recount Ed Hart returning to work at the post office after a two month illness. Several families from Baltimore to Chestertown and Beaver Falls visit Grafton, with trips to Niagara Falls and Cumberland noted. Weather observer W. E. Clayton improves and plans to resume duties.

Ed Hart Yates Avenue Grafton H. B. Langrall Baltimore Edna Langrall E. L. Willey Dorothy Dorsey Anna Motter Archdeacon Apartments Detroit Michigan Roy E. Davis Dixie Lee Roy Edward, I Beaver Falls Robert C. Davis Davis Babcock and Wilcox Tube Company Joe McKenzie Alice Chestertown Madeline Shaffer Lulubelle Kerns Rowlesburg Luther Bolyard J. W. Holder F. 8. Lyon U. S. Burea Intertate Commerce Commission Gratia Maryland Baltimore and Ohio West Virginia Blanche Guard Parkersburg Martha Powell Wilsonburo Thornton Niagara Falls John Elsey Mary Painter Margaret Hedrick Goldie Demoss Mary Demoss Joseph Haldeman W. P. Clark Joseph Orderly Arthur Foster Ona

Cities Service hearing details legal fees and records

Testimony covered how Cities Service negotiated with lawmakers and attorneys, including John W. Davis and Arthur Mullen, and costs tied to the Wheeler Rayburn bill. Doctors testified infectious meningitis caused death of a boy, with tuberculous illness noted. rumors of a cover up and a $2000 insurance policy surfaced during the hearing.

Minton D. Ind Washington Winans Cities Service Holding Company Wheeler-Rayburn Associated Companies John W. Davis Arthur Mullen Nebraska Joseph P. Tumulty Wilson Black Cities Service Henry L. Doherty Kansas City Journal-Post

Inquiry Continues Into Burial and Death of Youth

Officials pursue a probe into the January 2, 1935 death of Doss after his commitment to an institution. Exhumation reportedly showed signs of beating. doctors testified the boy died of spinal meningitis, while investigators and funeral officials testified behind closed doors amid rumors of foul play.

Maxleton Doss van Sickler Kump Attorney General's Office Board of Control Stout Warden

Guard leader defies court in Kentucky showdown

Harlan August 21 officers indict Adjt Gen Henry Denhardt and 25 National Guard and state police on criminal contempt after he led 700 troops to police voting sites amid a court order. He defies judge Gilbert by telephone threat to expose conditions, with potential jail if convicted.

Harlan, Ky Adjt Henry H. Denhardt James M. Gilbert Denhardt National Guard State Police Gilbert Harlan County Jesse Stone Judge Gilbert Kentucky Grand Commonwealth Daniel Boone Smith

Bluefield Tax Measure Faces Opposition Protest Grows

Bluefield August 21. The city director's tax proposal, a five dollar per person over 21 charge for police, fire and health protection, faces organized resistance. Solicitors are collecting funds to pursue a legal battle, with contributions ranging from a few cents to several dollars. A prior petition protesting the ordinance was rejected by city directors citing insufficient valid signatures.

Bluefield

Birth of Robert Murl Gobel in Rosemont

Mr and Mrs Robert Gobel of Rosemont announce the birth at home Sunday afternoon of a first child, a ten pound son named Robert Murl. The mother is Pauline Dobbins and the father works for Waddell Fuel Company at Rosemont.

Robert Gobel Rosemont Robert Murl Pauline Dobbins Waddell Fuel Company

Compromise Reached on TVA Powers Bill

Washington August 21 the house accepted a report compromising differences with the senate over a bill to broaden the powers for the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Washington House Senate Tennessee Valley Authority

Court Delays on Levy Vote Over Hospital Funding

Taylor county court heard labor and Board of Trade representatives urging a special election to decide on a levy increase for hospital construction. Only Harvey Poee and Harvey Scran age attended, with Bartlett away. The court seeks time to consult County Attorney Holt before acting.

V. Holt Taylor County Court Organized Labor Taylor County Board of Trade Harvey Poee Harvey Scran Age Opha Bartlett Simpson Holt

British Bid on League Affairs Reflects Rising European Tension

The article notes Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and officials confronting a grave international crisis since 1914. Mussolini's East Africa gambit spurs Britain toward action, with a League of Nations meeting set for September 4 and cabinet plans for imminently possible steps after an emergency session.

Ramsay MacDonald Malcolm Lossiemouth Mussolini East Africa Ethiopia League Great Britain Prime Min

Suffering From Stomach Woes With Indo-Vin Claim

Mrs. Ralph Walen of Charleston West Virginia credits Indo-Vin with lasting relief after a year of stomach distress. She describes prior gas and bloating, heavy waistband discomfort, and dizzy spells resolved by Indo-Vin since May 1934. Grafton Drug & Chemical Co. sells Indo-Vin locally and many druggists carry it.

Ralph Walen Gardner Street Charleston W. Va Grafton Drug & Chemical Company Grafton

British policy and sanctions debate in Paris wake

In Paris observers discuss a British guarantee to preserve peace in Central Europe in exchange for French support at Geneva. Britain weighs lifting the arms embargo on Ethiopia before Friday while a cabinet meeting is set to address political and economic sanctions at Geneva.

Aster Stanley Baldwin Paris Centralurope France Britain Geneva Musso Uni Italy

Brewster's Millions at the Opera House Tonite

The Herbert Wilcox production stars Jack Buchanan and Lili Damita in Brewster's Millions at the Opera House. Jock Brewster learns of a half million inheritance and must rid himself of it within six months to gain a larger bounty, while pursued by crowds and romance.

Nancy O'Neil Lili Damita Jack Buchanan OPERA Winchell Smith Byron Ongley Jock Brewster

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A compact listing of across and down clues with terse hints such as Acknowledgement Greek vowel and Europe to guide solving a standard daily crossword puzzle. It includes entry numbers, partial phrases, and wordplay hints spanning history geography and common terms.

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