Forty Jurors Selected for September Circuit Court
Forty veniremen were chosen for the September term of circuit court by Sheriff Lee Bennett and jury officials. They will hear criminal and civil cases starting Monday, September 14, with grand juror names to be announced after indictments. Names listed include A. L. Aldrich, John Benda, W. W. Patton, and others. grand juror identities withheld until indictments.
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Lee Bennett
Frank M. Hol Us, Jr
Circuit Court
A. L. Aldrich
A. L. Blue
John Benda
W. W. Patton
C. F. Monr0é
Marion Arble
Victor Willhide
George Thorn
R. E. Dunham
W. T. Courtney
E. I. Headley
Ed. Stout
H. D. Leach
H. Layman
Dorsey W. Mayle
Earl Ward
Victor Manear
D. L. Bosely, Jr
Earl Haymond
C. C
Two Grafton Lutherans Named in Synod Meet
In Jackson's Mill West Virginia on August 27 the Lutheran synodical conference elected Rev. C. A. Porta of Wheeling as president and B. F. Becker of Huntington as treasurer. A secretary and historian were to be named at the closing session. the Lutheran Brotherhood also named E. F. Joachim of Charleston as president with officers F. Beeps h of Clarksburg A. Smith and E. S. Smith of Grafton. executive committee members A. W. Holtz Paul Wiles and W. C. Hoyle.
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Grafton
E. S. Smith
A.W. Holtz
Charleston
Paul Wiles
Morgantown
W. C. Hoyle
Wheeling
Girl Hit by Auto in Front of Haller's Store
Irene Modisetti, 18, of Simpson, was struck by an auto last evening in front of Haller's store in Simpson. She sustained minor lacerations and scratches, was rushed to Grafton City Hospital for treatment, and discharged after care.
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Irene Modisetti
Simpson
Haller
Grafton City Hospital
Coal for Sale at Bartlett Mine on Route 50
Peacock Coal offers run of mine coal at 7 cents and Forded coal at 8 cents with delivery available. Located opposite Cozy Rest on Route 50. Phone 831. Advertisement runs from August 27 to September 27.
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Bartlett
Cozy Rest
Peacock Coal
Seven Brought Before Mayor In Latrobe Street Drunkenness
Hazel Kieffer led a list of seven on the Latrobe street drunkenness docket. Mayor E O Waugh saw the comely defendant plead guilty and pay a $5 fine. T H Browning drew three days in jail. James Hamilton received ten days for drunkenness and causing a disturbance. John Holligan posted a $5 bond but forfeited it for no show. Ted Rosier and Charles McWilliams were held amid a fight probe. Mike Smallwood faces ongoing drunkenness and wife beating charges. further trials scheduled today.
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Hazel Kieffer
Taylor ¢Ountian
Latrobe Street
E. O. Waugh
T. H. Browning
James Hamilton
John Holligan
Ted Rosier
Charles McWilliams
Mike Smallwood
Former Local Minister To Discuss Oriental Trip
Dr. Frank M. Lynch, former pastor of the Andrews Methodist Episcopal church now in Denver, will discuss his Orient tour during a special service at St. Paul’s M. E. Church on Thayer Street. A forceful speaker and world traveler, Lynch’s talk is expected to interest local friends. Services begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
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Frank M. Lynch
Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church
Denver
Colorado
St. Paul's M. E
Thayer Street
Lynch
Governor Kump Warns State Workers About Political Activity
Charleston editor reports Governor Kump dispatching a letter to all state departments boards and institutions cautioning officials appointees and employees against political activity at public expense. He urges conduct that avoids undue influence and keeps public business uninterrupted while permitting citizen rights.
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Charleston
Kump
Hodges
Senate
Charles Hodges
Morgantown
Home A. Holt
Upton
Miss Josephine Roach To Talk At Conference
Miss Josephine Roach, assistant secretary of the treasury, accepted the health department invitation to speak at the state health conference in Wheeling on October 12. Commissioner A E McClue said she will discuss federal activities under her direction.
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Charleston
Josephine Roach
the Treasury
Health Department
Wheeling
A. E. McClue
Paralysis Situation In Parkersburg Is Probed
Charleston reports the health department completed a survey of infantile paralysis in Parkersburg finding no cause for alarm. One child died this week and another is ill after playing with neighborhood children. Dr John F Cadden said the situation is not serious and all measures are being taken, advising parents to watch their children. In Logan a car crash injured Mr and Mrs George Hicks and three others when the automobile rolled over several times.
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Charleston
Health Department
Parkersburg
John F. Cadden
Spain-led bloc fears arms to fascist rebels pact
A report notes concerns that Spain aims to lead a continued anti republican front while Germany Italy and Portugal may sign a pact to keep supplying arms to fascist rebels, with Germany expected to join later.
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Spain
Germany
Italy
Portugal
Rebels Threaten Malaga and Franco S Potential Power Split
Fighting rages inside Spain as Loyalists push a counter offensive toward Voledo while rebels claim near Malaga. Washington warns Madrid on sea freedom for U S shipping and Britain refuses to sanction a blockade, signaling a looming showdown between fascist and leftist forces.
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Francisco Franco
Balearic Islands
Spain
Bay of Biscay
Voledo
Malaga
United States
Madrid
Porte
State Department
Great Britain
U B Conference to convene in Grafton September 2
West Virginia United Brethren members will attend the state conference at the local U B church on Dewey Avenue from September 2 through 4. Rev Mrs Lois Luzader announced the event with Dr G D Batdorf as presiding bishop and Rev F I Capehart as superintendent. Delegates from various congregations and notable A B church leaders will attend, marking a major fall church affair for the city.
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West Virginia
United Brethren Church
U. B
Dewey Avenue
Lois Luzader
G. D. Batdorf
F. If. Capehart
D. D
A. B
Four Rural Ohio County Schools Shut Down
The Ohio county education board ordered the closure of four rural schools and rejected filling fourteen teaching vacancies to cut costs. Contracts to 450 teachers were awarded but coaching contracts were held pending an athletic meeting as salary increases will be discussed.
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Ohio County Education
Santen Sea Ar
Rebels Eye Strong Rule as Spain War Rages
The opposing sides in the Spanish Civil War clash along the Bidassos river with government forces claiming success at Irun and San Sebastian after a daylong assault. A stray bomb reportedly fell on French soil near the fighting zone as rebels fear delays and contemplate a major push. An American made aircraft reportedly gathered near Innsbruck to repatriate King Alfonso.
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Spain
Alfonso Poi
Innsbruck
Austria
Alfonso
Irun
Sebastian
Bidassos
Saport
Malaga
About to fall to their advancing columns 16 injured
A fragment reports 16 people injured early today as a truck rolled toward advancing columns. Details are sparse but indicate a military or security operation with casualties. Further information and official statements are not available in the readable text.
I Will Not Be Responsible for Debts Contracted
Fragments show a self responsibility pledge by Frank Drso dated August 15 22 and 29. lacks clear event or full context but indicates personal liability disclaimer for debts not incurred by self.
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Frank Drso
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