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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1934

Page

2

Newburg News Roundup Highlights Local Socials and Events

In Newburg many women from the Terra Alta Bible class gathered at Mrs. Strader Phares home for dinner and an evening of socializing. Mrs. Phares now leads Terra Alta schools as principal. Preston county hosted the dedication of its new courthouse at Kingwood with over thirty attendees from Newburg and Independence. John Barton Payne spoke via address, while Judge Orr cannot leave his room for ten days. The Squires reunion occurred at Ernest Squires home in Independence with a sizable turnout. The Independence M E church Young Peoples class planned a spaghetti supper for Sept 13 at Ernest Squires home following a session with a musical program ice cream and cake served. Attendees included Gordon Hardy Armina Rodeheaver Iva Schrader Katy Morris Nell Squires Lillian Turner Bob Hardy Dennis Kincaid Rose Mary Marquess Bob Pyles Geraldine Marie White Byron Robey Howard Frazier Dennis Holmes Hartford Rodeheaver and the church pastor.

Newbury Independence Preston County Court House Kingwood Ernest Squires Gordon Hardy Armina Rodeheaver Iva Schrader Katy Morris Nell Squires Lillian Turner Bob Hardy Dennis Kincaid Rose Mary Marquess Bob Pyles Geraldine Marie White Byron Robey Howard Frazier

Barbour Countians Placed by Local Office

John Evans, manager of Barbour and Taylor county National Reemployment Service offices, announced that 190 men were placed to work in Barbour county over the last ten days. Of these, 175 were referred to contractors on state road route 92 between Belington and Nestorville, and 115 to the contractor on road route 57 between Philippi.

John Evans Barbour Taylor County Barbour County Belington Nestorville Philippi

Road projects receive additional mite allocation confirms Evans

Evans said additional mite will be placed on the two road projects Craigmoor and another route to accommodate room for progress.

Craigmoor Evans

Dr Stout Named Assistant Epidemiologist in West Virginia

Dr R D Stout has been designated as assistant collaborating epidemiologist for West Virginia. The appointment is confirmed by a letter from Albert M Price of Rural Health Service and approved by Dr Hugh B Cummings of the U S Public Health Service. He will add this to his private practice and duties as county health officer and supervisor at West Virginia Industrial School at Pruntytown.

R. D. Stout West Virginia Albert M. Price Rural Health Service Stout Hugh 8. Cummings United States Public Health Service Washington, D.C

Roosevelt Democratic Club Meeting Tonight

The Roosevelt Democratic Club will meet at 7 30 this evening at the court house. President Thomas Joyce announced the group plans to become active after the primary campaign and expects a large turnout for tonight's session.

Roosevelt Democratic Club Court House Thomas Joyce Roosevelt Club

COED'S ACCUSED Continued from "ege nncy

The trial record notes lengthy examination of a key witness in the jury room and details of a jealous motive. Suitor Harold Taylor and Miss New were followed by Mr. Cain after their fatal ride near the city limits. Mrs Lon New, the girl's mother, testified before the grand jury, appearing distressed during her 20 minutes in the jury room.

Suitor Mr. Cain Harold Taylor Miss New Cain Lon New

Indoor photography tips from John van Guilder

The article outlines methodical indoor lighting and exposure techniques for snapshot photography. It advises positioning light behind the camera, using window light, shading to control glare, and a small lens stop to keep detail. It covers shutter adjustments, focusing mid room, avoiding large foreground furniture, and reducing reflections with angled glass.

Slain Woman Miss New Linked to Suburban Oakwood Friends

Miss New set out from Woodlawn to downtown the night of the killing and was examined briefly. Mrs. Reaves’ husband is a half-brother of Mr. Cain. She and Miss New were close friends.

Miss New Woodlawn Mrs. Reaves Mr. Cain

Mayor Makes False Start In First School Aid Checks

Mayor Edward J. Kelly appeared to hand out initial school aid checks but started poorly as creditors gathered with chairs and boxes, while others stood in their 1932 best. The scene showed a delayed, disorganized rollout before the main distribution could proceed.

Edward J. Kelly

Dare's Mentha Pepsin for Gas Relief at Mealtime

An advertising notice promises instant relief from gas and stomach discomfort by taking a tablespoonful of Dare's Mentha Pepsin in water. It claims permanent relief with premeal use and asserts the product frees users from bloating pressure and related symptoms, backed by a money back guarantee and druggist availability.

America

Teachers End Pay Freeze as School Board Promises Prompt Wages

After delays in bonds and tax warrants, teachers finally receive timely pay at 1 15 pm. Hawkers sold lunch boxes and ads advertised vacation cruises while workers earned seven dollars per minute to end a long period of delayed compensation. President James McCAhey declares the board will pay promptly moving past years of unpaid salaries.

James Mccahey

Ringwood settlement settles $17000 Preston sheriff shortages

Ringwood settlement in the full amount of 17000 is reached between American Surety of New York and Preston county court over shortages in the accounts of W. W. Williams while sheriff. After two years of attempts and legal steps, the affair ends as Charles 8. Brown succeeds him. Losses include nearly 10000 from a holdup and the remainder from the office.

Ringwood American Surety Company of New York Preston County W. W. Williams Williams Charles 8. Brown

Train Fatality and Fights Across the Region

Killed by a Baltimore and Ohio freight train in Point Pleasant. Cantor, 31, fell asleep on the tracks and was decapitated. In Williamson two men were killed in a beer garden fight. Joe Fleming, 27, and Stallard Dye, 28. Lost in a 12,000 acre woods near Preston County, Prof. Aileen Dunham and a Worcester college party faced a stray hike. Samuel J. Moffatt, 57, died from a broken neck after a well collapse near Sissonville. Fred Hawkins, 35, was sentenced to 10 years for voluntary manslaughter in Parkersburg.

Point Pleasant Oden Cantor Letert Baltimore & Ohio Cantor Williamson Toler Joe Fleming Stallard Dye Pikeville A. C. Rowe Kingwood Preston County Aileen Dunham Worcester, O Bunday Youghogheny Tavern Red House Mad Brookside W. L. Pratt A. G. Brown Turner— Douglas Charleston Samuel J. Moffatt Sissonville Kanawha County Parkersburg F. P. Moats Fred Hawkins Fairmont Harold Headley

Sentinel Classified Rates and Rules for Insertion

The Sentinel outlines classifies rates: two cents a word for the first insertion and one cent a word for each additional insertion, with consecutive insertions in regular style. Minimum charge is 45 cents. Each initial and each numeral counts as one word and improper classifications and errors are noted for immediate report.

Sentinel

Accuses Man Held In Co Ed Death in Birmingham

Mrs. Clara Cost swore out a warrant charging Harold Taylor with the murder of Faye New and an attempted attack on her. Taylor began the ride with Miss New that led to her death, per Associated Press photo.

Clara Cost Birmingham Alay Harold Taylor Faye New Éveriing Taylor Miss New Associated Press

Five Year Impositions Highlight 1923 Political Trials

The report notes G O P figures facing added five year terms for manslaughter and felony charges including Justus Wardell of San Francisco and Milton Hawkinson. It mentions former party leaders and nominees across Marion county and Parkersburg, with Milton J. McNichols and Dr Z ln connected to the era. The piece covers Democats battling party leaders, Judge Moats attacking the numbers racket, and a three cornered race between Miriam Young John R Quinn and other figures. Democratic registrations exceed Republican amid the campaign.

Justus Wardell San Francisco Milton Hawkinson K. Young Marion County William J. McNichols Z. Ln T. Malaby Democrats Ae Ueit Marriam Young John R. Quinn American Legion

Smoking and Drinking Watch Your Stomac Conventions

Fragmentary OCR describes religious conferences in Asheville about smoking and drinking and stomach upset. Mentions Adla Tablets sold by a drug company and a guarantee. Text is garbled with references to conventions and churches in the United States.

Gmil Asheville United Drug Co

Sinclair proposes epic plan to put unemployed to work

The article details Sinclair's four word program, the epic plan, costing about 300 million dollars. It would have the state seize defunct factories to run as a community project to reduce unemployment and employ others to farm confiscated lands. Creel accuses Sinclair of copying Roosevelt's New Deal policies.

Sinclai Creel Sinclair Roosevelt

West Virginia Republicans name officers for November campaign

Huntington Aug 28 The Republican leaders of West Virginia followed Senator Hatfield in naming committee officers and planning the November election drive. The state executive committee voted to make C N Kimball chairman and to hold a state wide rally in Charleston on a date to be set by Kimball. The rally will be held instead.

Huntington West Virginia Henry D. Hatfield C. N. Kimball Sistersville Charleston Kimball

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