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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1930

Page

8

Rev Altmeyer Dies After Illness in Atlantic City

Monsignor Rev Altmeyer of St Joseph's Huntington dies in Atlantic City hospital after illness from blood poisoning from a neck injury. Born January 6 1870 in Wheeling he studied at Duquesne St Vincent's and St Marys Semin and was ordained July 3 1897. He served Huntington two decades and became Monsignor in 1923. He has a brother James in Wheeling and a sister Mrs May Altmeyer of Glendale.

Huntington Henry St. Joseph's Catholic Church Atlantic City Altmeyer Tington Monsignor Altmeyer Wheeling Jacob and Martha Guinn) Altfer Duquesne University Pitts- St. Vincent's Seminary St. Mary's Semin Baltimore Huntington Mah James Altmeyer Rsides Migs May Altmeyer Glendale

Sudden Death Referenced In Obituary From Bartlett Mortuary

The text notes a Sudden Death continued from Page One with details about funeral plans delayed by High street construction. Surviving relatives include Mrs. Bunner's mother Mrs. George W. Ellers of West Main street, four brothers W C Biers Emory Ellers Loris Fillers Pearly Ellers and three sisters Mrs John Green Mrs Charles E Hunt and Mrs Rhy Bolyard who shared a home with the deceased at 123 High street.

High Street Bartlett Grafton Taxi Loris Fillers Grafton Pearly Ellers Parkersburg John Green Cincinnati Charles E. Hunt Kinewood Rhy Bolyard Bolyard

Radio Protest Overruled In WVVA Transfer Case

Washington August 22 The Radio Commission ruled against a protest by station WOBU Charleston West Virginia regarding the transfer of WVVA from Wheeling to Charleston. The commission explained the transfer was approved despite objections citing business competition, which the panel does not recognize.

Washington Radio Commission WOBU Charleston W. Va WVVA Wheeling Wolt

Trustee Sale of Home Furniture Company Items

Special today at the trustee sale for Home Furniture Company featuring an 8 piece dining room set once priced at 250 dollars, now offered at 97.50 dollars. Location is E Main Street just above the stop in Grafton West Virginia.

Trustee Sale of Home Furniture Company E. Main St Grafton W. Va

Wheeling Pastor Accepts Jenkintown Church Call

Rev Dr John Muyskens of Wheeling West Virginia has accepted the unanimous call to become pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Jenkintown replacing the late Rev Dr Francis Palmer. He will assume duties October 15 after three years at First Presbyterian Church of Wheeling.

Philadelphia Grace Presbyterian Church Jenkintown Francis Palmer John Muyskens Wheeling W. Va Muyskens First Presbyterian Church of

Round Steak and Veal Cuts Market Catalog

A compact listing of beef and veal cuts including round steak sirloin porterhouse rib boil 12 and 15 cents per unit. Also features church and rib roast clod roast veal steak veal chops loin veal roast clod veal stew neck and rib items.

Airplane Crashes During Harrisburg Memorial Bridge Dedication

An aircraft crashed in full view of thousands gathered for the dedication in Harrisburg Pennsylvania injuring two aboard The pilot Bernard Woutersa a student flier was hurt about the head and passenger Morris Bowman was critically wounded The plane struck the roof of the central high school

Harrisburg Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bridge Bernard Woutersa Morris Bowman Central High School

Pete EL NAMED PRESIDENT OF AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION

Josiah Marvel of Wilmington Delaware was named by the nominating committee for ABA president at the Chicago convention. He was the sole candidate and his election was assured at today’s ballot as the annual meeting concluded.

Chicago Josiah Marvel Wilmington Del American Bar Association

Salem boards fills vacancies in education staff

Salem August meeting accepts resignations of two teachers Miss Mabel Koonse mathematics high school and Miss Lena Dadisman sixth grade West End. Mildred Lowther becomes mathematics supervisor replacing Koonse. Eleanor Davis named music supervisor. Helen Ice replaces Dadisman. School year to begin September 1 1980. Also notes Muskogee sheriff candidate J F Ledbetter at age 4 and Cambridge University golf team enters Metropolitan Open in New York.

Salem Salem Board of Education Mabel Koonse Lena Dadismaan West End Koonse Beaver Dadisman Warren Ohio Mildred Lowther Eleanor Davis Helen ‘Ice J. F. Ledbetter Muskogee County Oklatoma Cambridge University New York

Winter Golf Contemplated by Commerce Department

Washington Aug 22 The department of commerce began a survey to place miniature golf under winter operation. Thirty one regional offices were asked to inventory current and proposed courses and assess cold weather viability. The effort, led by the New Uses for Cotton Cloth committee, estimates about 25 000 courses and potential employment for around 100 000 people plus carpenters painters and installers.

Washington Department of Commerce

Army engineer doubts river and harbor work will rise now

Washington August 22 Brigadier General B Pillsbury assistant chief of army engineers said there is little likelihood that river and harbor construction will be increased to offset unemployment. He noted appropriations for projects authorized this year have not been made and it would be poor economics to expand work now only to stop when funds are spent. George Morris of Memphis proposed advancing funds for next year.

Washington B. Pillabury Army Engineers Congress Pillsbury George Morris Memphis

Warner Bros counter charges unfounded says mismanagement suit

Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. stated that charges in Ira I. Nelsons receivership suit filed in Wilmington Delaware are unfounded and that a proper answer and adequate proof disapproving them would be made at the earliest moment. Nelson charges mismanagement.

New York Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc Wilmington Del Ira I. Nelson Boston Nelson

Robert Irons In Critical Condition After Roof Fall

Robert Irons, 40, former Randolph County prosecuting attorney, was taken to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D C yesterday afternoon in critical condition after a fall from a second story porch roof at Marlinton early yesterday morning. He is paralyzed from the waist down and believed to have a spinal fracture, with only a fighting chance.

Elks Robert 8. Irons Randolph County Walter Reed Hospital Washington, D. C Marlinton Mr. Troms

Mines Chief Lambie Meets Inspectors in Morgantown

Morgantown August 22 Robert M Lambie chief of the state department of mines conferred here yesterday with mine inspectors He then left for Elkins Ver secretary takes vacation Washington August 22 Secretary to President Hoover was on his way to Rolling Rock Country Club in Pennsylvania for his first extended leave as guest of Secretary Mellon

New York City Chicago Robert H. Cook Don Dickson Morgantown Robert M. Lambie State Department of Mines Elkins Washington Doykerson Pressoover Rolling Rock Country Club Pennsylvania Oeeras Mellonge

Pilot Lands Blazing Mail Plane Near Baker Ore

Abe Warner, an air mail pilot, brought a blazing mail plane to a ground at Baker Oregon after a fuel leak sprayed his face and caused fire in cockpit and one wing. He escaped with minor injuries as attendants evacuated the mail before the ship burned.

Baker Ore Abe Warner Warner

Major Doolittle heads to air races from Washington

Major James J. Doolittle of the Army Air Corps departed Washington today bound for Chicago to participate in air races. Doolittle will join others in a series of public demonstrations showcasing Army aviation prowess and training objectives.

Washington James J. Doolittle Army Preserve Air Corps Here Chicago

Hoover message to national air races heads by Bingham

Senator Bingham of Connecticut presides over the National Aeronautical Association as President. Doolittle, famed Army flier, is expected to arrive in Chicago late in the afternoon.

Hoover Senator Bingham Connecticut National Aeronautical Association Doolittle Chicago Lnte

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