Capital scrapers carve initials on monuments in open season
In Washington Aug 28 officials warn tourists are defacing public buildings with initials and hearts on monuments and statues. Guards say the inside of the 500 foot monument shaft holds over a half million initials. Vandalism has reached Houdon Washington Borglum Lincoln and John Marshall statues and even the front of the supreme court columns.
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Detroit Church Fire Foretold by Vandal Strife
DETROIT AUG 28 17 The Rev Joseph L Fillion pastor of St Joan of Arc church reports vandalism escalating to an arson attempt. He chased out a kerosene soaked box near the altar after a passerby warned of fire. Earlier break in damaged sacred vessels and vestments. telephone wires cut on another occasion. Washington Aug 28 1P The Public Works Administration approves Charleston West Virginia funds for Elk River bridge at Kanawha street and Columbia boulevard with an estimated cost of 1 million dollars and a 450000 grant.
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Kiwanis Dance Highlights Grafton Event with California Ramblers
More than one hundred couples danced at Grafton High School field house last night to Paul Campbell and his California Ramblers. The Kiwanis club called it a top event of the Merchants Picnic, with a standout floor show featuring Corrine and other local talent. After local engagements, the Ramblers headed to Dayton for three shows.
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Costly relief as heat drives man to risky sleep
Hartford Ky August 28 Foster Bennett sought relief from heat by sleeping in his front yard. A truck lost control left the road and struck Bennett fracturing his leg. The same crash smashed into a bedroom where Mrs Bennett was present but unharmed.
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Notable figures to speak at convention banquet
Edward A. Hayes former national commander of the American Legion will deliver the principal address at the convention banquet on Friday night September 4. Guests include Mr and Mrs Walter Hallanan Judge and Mrs Summers H Sharp Mr and Mrs Hugh Ike Shott and other distinguished attendees. The orchestra will feature vocalist Kay Kernan, a leading radio and film personality. ENTERTAIN FRIENDS Miss Betty Stafford hosted a small gathering at her Walnut street home featuring knitting and crocheting followed by an ice course for several named guests.
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Birth of William Arthur Rush’s son in Hollywood
Mr and Mrs Harry J Matthews of Mannington announce the birth of a baby boy to their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Arthur Rush in Hollywood California on a Wednesday. The mother Mary Jo Mathews of Mannington once a popular West Virginia university beauty and former New York stage performer, appeared in movies there. The baby is named William Arthur Jr.
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Local notes of social visits and health updates
Margaret and Mary Jean Grin nan of Warder avenue visit relatives in New Martinsville and Wheeling for a few days. Miss Jerry Morgan society editor of the Sentinel leaves for White Sulphur Springs to attend the state convention and outing of the West Virginia Association of Newspaper women. Mrs. Robert Knotts Jr returns to her home after two weeks in New York City. Mrs Francis Drake, city, underwent a tonsil operation in the hospital this morning.
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Francis Drake
Youth Jumps From Empire State Building
New York August 98 A 23 year old Bronxville New York man Robert Francis Erskine leaped to his death from the 86th floor observation platform of the Empire State building while about a half dozen sightseers watched. He waved and called so long folks then fell past three setbacks and struck the 33rd street sidewalk narrowly missing several passersby.
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Slot Machines Stolen in Hell Mich Three Youths Implicate
Crime hit the Hell resort when three youths hijacked two slot machines from the Hell Mich store of James and John Pressley on Thursday night cutting the only telephone wire isolating the town from outside contact.
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Spanish Ambassador Lopez Olivan Resigns in London
The Spanish ambassador to London Lopez Olivan resigned today without comment. The move comes as a sudden change in diplomatic postings during August in the British capital.
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Mohawk Indian Fonlo Drives Dolrons From System
An odd medical ad claims a treatment removes toxins from the body several times yearly to prevent illness and ease neuritis pains in the arms hips and back. It mentions a 150 postage ad and suggests benefits against appendicitis and other diseases.
Fairmont Dairy Firms Given Charter Today
The Marion County Dairy association of Fairmont received a charter today as a nonprofit cooperative. Incorporators listed are W. D. Michael, Carl Hawkins, and Ira T. Bunner, all of Fairmont, West Virginia.
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Death of Mrs Dora Blake of Flemington
Mrs Dora Blake 52 of near Flemington died Wednesday in Elkins hospital. Funeral services were held at 1:30 PM in Flemington M E church. Burial in Baileytown cemetery. Born April 3 1884 in Lewis county, daughter of Walter and Susan Fox. Survived by husband B E Blake daughter Ruth and four sons Elbert Edward Brooks and Richard all at home three grandchildren two brothers Earl Fox of Sanderson and John Fox of Mount Clare and three sisters Mrs Lillie Johnson of Delaware Ohio Mrs Francis Bee of Palmer and Mrs Rosie Knight of Sanderson.
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