Pepper Named New Legion Commander At Grafton Post
The American Legion post elected Barsel Pepper as post commander to succeed John Edwards Jr. Pepper, former adjutant at Grafton, was chosen unanimously and will assume duties at the next meeting on September 11. Other officers chosen include Torlock Rasmussen adjutant and T. R. Shields first vice commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barsel Pepper
John Edwards, Jr
American Legion
Moose
Torlock Rasmussen
T. R. Shields
J. L. Evans
Harry Batson
A. T. Miller
H. C. Compton, Jr
W. O
Trent to Speak at County Teachers Meeting
W. W. Trent state superintendent of schools will address the first general county teachers meeting in Grafton High School auditorium at 9:30 Saturday morning September 7. Other speakers include Dr. L. B. Hill from West Virginia University and J. H. Hickman secretary of the State Education association. A general teachers bulletin is being sent from the superintendent’s office today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Trent
Grafton High School
G. Kuhn
L. B. Hill
West Virginia University Education Department
J. H. Hickman
State Education Association
Hospital Election Called For Sept 24
Taylor county court set a special election for September 24 to seek voter approval for a one half levy increase over three years to finance a new county hospital. Estimated cost about 158000 dollars with 55 percent locally matched to a 45 percent federal grant. annual levy of 29000 dollars for three years proposed if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Hauptmann defense eyes federal appeal in Lindbergh case
Hollywood, Aug 29. Attorney C Lloyd Fisher says he may take Hauptmann’s fight to the federal courts in New Jersey to halt execution. He plans a new appeal based on alleged new evidence since taking charge, including a challenge to the baby’s identity. Fisher also consults with Hauptmann’s sister’s lawyer as New Jersey police dismiss such reporting.
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Hollywood
Calif
C. Lloyd Fisher
Richard Bruno Hauptmann
New Jersey
Lindbergh
Fisher
Hauptman
Carpenter
Hauptmann
Lindbergh Estate
Hopewell
Bruno
Emma Gloeckner
Vincent Marco
Tindhereh Boame
Local Social News Highlights Guests and Visits
Mrs George Wilson and her son Francis visit Mr and Mrs H E Brestel in Grand Street. The Long family and Mrs Booth stay with Mrs John N Tregellas on Washington Street, with Stanton of Tampa a niece. Mr C F Hannon attends M P conference in Parkersburg. Mrs R L Carpenter visits Cumberland relatives. Paul Edward Kirkpatrick visits Harrisville grandparents. Edward Brakeall returns from Cumberland. Kenneth Reed discharged from Grafton City hospital. Margaret Clark admitted for tonsil operation. Vernon McDonald discharged from City hospital.
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George Wilson
Francis
North Platte
Neb
H. E. Brestel
Grand Street
E. L. Long
Frances
W. S.booth
Clarksburg
William Stanton
Tampa
Florida
John N. Tregellas
Washington Street
Long
Booth
Stanton
Tregellas
C. F. Hannon
M. P
Parkersburg
R. L. Carpenter
Albright
Cumberland
Paul Edward Kirkpatrick
A. M. Kirkpatrick
Harrisville
W. Va
Edward Brakeall
James Brakeall
Kenneth Reed
Beech Street
Grafton City Hospital
Margaret Clark
Route Five
Vernon McDonald
J Livengood passes away at 62 in Taylor county
Jarrett M. Livengood, 62, resident of Taylor county for about a year, died at 12 30 this afternoon at his Knottsville road farm home after a weeklong illness diagnosed as influenza that developed into pneumonia. Native of Preston county, son of the late Francis L. and Martha E. Livengood. Survived by wife Lola Heilman and children Mrs Wayne Henderson Akron, Mrs Bertha Taylor Los Angeles, Mrs Hazel Henderson Kelsey Calif, Mrs Mabel Shaffer Pittsburgh, Mrs Martha Coy Detroit, Mrs Jessie Hauger Grafton, Mrs Verdine Wilhelm Mountaindale W Va, Ray D. Livengood at home, and brother Bruce of California. Funeral 30 p m Saturday at Albright Lutheran church with circuit pastor. Interment in church cemetery. Bartlet Funeral Company in charge.
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Jarrett M. Livengood
Taylor County
Knottsville Road
Preston County
Francis L
Martha E. Livengood
Lola Heilman
Wayne Henderson
Akron
Bertha Taylor
Los Angeles
Hazel Henderson
Kelsey Calif
Mabel Shaffer
Pittsburgh
Martha Coy
Detroit
Jessie Hauger
Grafton
Verdine Wilhelm
Mountaindale
W. Va
Ray D. Livengood
Bruce
California
Albright Lutheran Church
Bartlet Funeral Company
Mentelson Acquitted On Traffic Law Count
A six member jury acquitted Nathan Mentelson on a traffic charge brought by State Trooper W E Murphy for operating a truck with a burst muffler. Mentelson was arrested Sunday two miles west of Pruntytown on Route 50. Attorney G W Ford defended him. The jury included J L Nutter TF W Erchard Francis Smith Bruce Savage John Nestor Jr and J M Ford.
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Nathan Mentelson
W. E. Murphy
Mentelson
Pruntytown
G. W. Ford
J. L. Nutter
TF. W.erchard
Francis Smith
Bruce , Savage
John Nestor, Jr
J. M.ford
Woman Dies by Gunshot in Personal Safety Case
Hinton August 29 Mrs Omer Gilpin 23 died from bullet wounds in her chest police say the fire arm involved a .22 calibre rifle and the death is treated as a personal safety matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton
Omer Gilpin
Norma Millen Tries to Forget Home After Release
Norma Millen, newly released after 16 months for murder, rests with her father Brighton in their garden while her husband Merion Millen, his brother, and their friend were executed for the crime. The article places them in Natick and Dedham with mentions of Massachusetts details and the Needham case.
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Norma
Brighton Mile
Lew
Th Soan
Brighton
Merion Millen
Natick
Dedham
Mass
Needham
Wallace and Wallace Found Guilty in Assault Case
W Foster Charles Corbin B F Wallace assessed for assaulting lawyers Harrison and W D Williams. Williams represented by Hugh R Warder. Found guilty of assaulting attorney W P Samples August 15 by a six man jury in Justice Ona C Jefferys office. Wallace demanded apology for Grafton Sentinel article. jury says he assaulted Samples in front of Pure Oil station Main Street. Jury was G.
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Fine
W. Foster
Charles Corbin
B. F. Wallace
Fir Hickman
Clark Morgan
W. A
Harrison
W. D. Williams
Williams
Hugh R. Warder
W. P. Samples
George S. Wallace
Simpson
Ona C. Jefferys
Wallace
Samples
Grafton Sentinel
W. E. Rightmire
Samptes
Clard Post
Pure Oil
Main Street
Labor Federation denounces Kump delay in WPA work
Beckley reports the State Federation of Labor adopts a resolution accusing Governor Kump of delaying WPA projects for political gain. The group condemns use of state police and tear gas in labor disputes, backs popular election of county school superintendents, and opposes the state sales tax. Williamson is chosen for the 1936 meeting, with Harry Norrington of Wheeling re-elected secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Kump
Works Progress Administration
West Virginia
State Federation of Labor
West Viegnia
Federation
Williamson
Harry Norrington
Wheeling
Relief at a Low Cost Cure for Malaria Aches and Ailments
An advertisement promotes Glenn's Pain-Well Tonic as a constitutional remedy for malarial troubles summer colds hay fever and related symptoms. It claims the tonic treats the whole system easing aches pains bad appetite and constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
List of vice presidents from several West Virginia towns
The roster includes B. H. Jenkins C Welch and B T Thomas of Layland Charles R Wood of Huntington Arthur Taylor of Logan Patsy Mingarrelle of Fairmont John Boyner of Morgantown William Blizzard of St Albans and Ned Sims of Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Jenkins
C. Welch
B. T. Thomas
Layland
Charles R. Wood
Huntington
Arthur Taylor
Logan
Patsy Mingarrelle
Fairmont
John Boyner
Morgantown
William Blizzard
St.Albans
Ned Sims
Weeling
Oliveto Fined $25 for Reckless Driving Crash
John Oliveto pled guilty to reckless driving after a Tuesday night crash at the Blueville route 50 Lincoln street intersection. Justice Ona Jefferys recorded a $25 fine as the vehicle toppled end over end when brakes were applied too abruptly on route 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliveto
Ona Jefferys
Oliveto
Blueville
Route 50
Lincoln Street
Route 60
Bakers Mine Opens for Service Run of Mine Coal for Hire
Local notice announces Bakers Mine now open for service with run of mine coal at 140 bushels per ton and price per bushel. Call 618-3 for hauling and orders.
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Baker’s Mine
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Legion
Trent
First Teachers
Bruno Toplea
U.s.court
Jersey
Rosevelt
Leopold
Au Penney's
J.lvengood
Preston Countian
Norma Millen
Norma Brighton Millen
Assai
Oggins
Opera House
Allan
Bela Lugosi
Ament
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