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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1935
Page
3
Mildred Graham reports multiple society notices from Fairmont and surrounding towns. Agnes Ward Williams and William Charles Lawson wed in Kingston Pa on April 18 1935. Ada Watson and Kenneth Cox married in Oakland Maryland. Gladys Elizabeth Riley Seese wed Lloyd Seese in Parsons WV. Other events include dinners and quiltings with local families in Grafton Rosemont and Wheeling.
The December social calendar lists numerous meetings and activities across organizations. Highlights include Music Department events, Woman's Club sessions, Missionary Society gatherings, P H C in K of P Hall, and community welfare chest committee planning on December 3. Additional notes cover group and auxiliary meetings, Beavers and Elm-related venues, and a literature and art department session on December 5.
Local residents and visitors from Parkersburg, McGraw Avenue, Blueville, Warren Ohio, and nearby towns gathered over Thanksgiving. People include Mrs J Guy Allender, Mr Charles McFarland, Dr C S Campbell, Miss Virginia Cook, and professors from Wittenberg, with multiple families traveling and returning home after holiday visits.
In Clarksburg and nearby areas two pedestrians died from weekend auto strikes. Isadore Cohen, 38, of Morgantown, a produce company worker, died in a hospital after a Saturday evening hit on Hepzibah Road. William Robinette, 72, an infirmary resident, died en route to a hospital after a hit on the Clarksburg Weston highway. Police exonerated the drivers, James McIntyre and Okey Write, as the accidents were deemed unavoidable. Cohen’s survivors include brothers Phillip and Myer Stamford.
The Ridenour family said the driver did not stop after the crash and state police are trying to identify the occupants. The accident was not reported until 7 30 last night after the injured were discharged from hospital. Police had heard of the crash earlier but found the wreckage on arrival.
Red Cross enrollments continue with 31 new members in the last two days. Each $1 contribution grants one membership. List of new supporters includes Rev M J Hannon Miss Belle Van Kirk Mrs J N Tregel las Miss Kate Koelz H B Thayer Mrs C F Schroeder Sr Mrs G Collins Mrs John Burdette Mrs Frank Kincaid Mrs W B Stuck C F Schroeder Jr Carlos Estep M E Stuck Mrs J C Deck Miss Lucille Deck Mrs T E Burrell James Murphy Earsel Pepper Simon J Friedman I Siven Tom Matson Ona Jefferys Charles Kirk Harry Friedman William Turner Nessie Floyd J v Kimble Gene B Evans J F Cassidy and W B Leonard. Two new solicitors named for Maple Avenue Mrs Harry Friedman and Mrs J F Cassidy.
Mr and Mrs Ronald Linn celebrate a 10 pound baby girl born November 30 named Patricia Ann. Mr and Mrs Walter Thayer welcome a seven and a half pound girl born in a Wheeling hospital yesterday named May Neil, mother Anna Laura Craft formerly of Wheeling. Mr and Mrs Earnest M Reed announce a 12 pound baby boy born Saturday afternoon. the name is not yet chosen.
W Emerick to report the accident to the state road commission. Damage estimated to the two cars was set roughly at 200 dollars. Those injured were taken to their homes after their discharge from the hospital.
National Reemployment Service in Grafton reports a peak week with 250 men placed ending November 30. Preston County led with 142 placements on WPA projects including road and street work. Taylor County followed with 69 to the Federal dam and other projects. Barbour County listed 39 placements on a railroad job.
Ohio confronts hunger and a $750,000 debt as WPA relief nears. Legislative leaders push a $500,000 emergency appropriation to feed the needy, while a $400,000 option would cover the gas explosion debt from 1932. Governor Davis opposes both, seeking sub‑division relief instead. A new state relief commission is planned and 213,200 people are expected to be employed by week’s end.
Ber thel Mayle Cecil drove a truck into a house causing severe damage and scattering a dresser's contents. Mayle, who borrowed the truck without the owner's permission, visited Dorsey Mayle and lost control. He was arrested, arraigned before Magistrate W B Rightmire, found guilty of operating without an operator's card, fined 10 and costs, and promised to cover damages to both truck and house. The dresser was badly damaged and the room's contents dispersed.
In Georgetown, Francis Warren 24 shot and killed his father Charles Warren 67 to stop him beating his sister Betsy 19 over alcohol. Warren told Sheriff Stockdell I had to do it. He was released on $2000 bond as the family prepared for the burial.
The Dixie Theatre ushers in the Marx Brothers Groucho Chico and Harpo in MGM’s A Night At The Opera. A riot of laughter from Italy to New York with a romantic subplot and an all star supporting cast including Kitty Carlisle Allan Seen, Walter King and Siegfried Rumann.
Cecil B DeMille's new spectacle The Crusades opened at the Strand Theatre drawing large crowds. Loretta Young Henry Wilcoxon Tan Keith Katherine DeMille C Aubrey Smith Joseph Schildkraut and about 10 000 others portray kings queens soldiers and warriors in a sweeping historical drama directed with notable skill.
Charleston December 2 The investigation into a series of fires at Weston State hospital intensified after a patient confessed an outsider paid him to start them Fire Marshal Fred B Watkins said no report yet but will visit the hospital this week Dr H O Von Tromp assistant superintendent said Earl James Loyd 16 of New Cumberland told him a man paid $10 for the first blaze and $1 for each additional one Loyd admitted starting six since July but denied knowledge of the October 3 fire causing 40000 damage Bloodhounds followed a trail from the basement to Loyd asleep in a confinement ward where he was kept The board of control met at 10 am to consider the matter.
Midnight deadline loomed as late registrants faced potential illegality for actions from December 1 until formal registration. Howard C. Hopson of Associated Gas and Electric System was questioned extensively about the contentious issue as the year’s battle forecast unfolded.
The Grafton lodge of Elks conducted its annual sorrow rites at the Elks home on East Main street with James C. Holt as orator. A music program featuring Miss Ann Tucker and Miss Mary Forcello accompanied by a quartet and Mrs. Jack Wilson followed the memorial ritual led by Exalted Ruler O. L. Cook. Rev. William Knox gave benediction as over 60 members and families attended.
Eight years after a warrant was sworn, Roman faces a possible five year term on kidnapping charges for allegedly taking Dorothy Evelyn from her parents in 1927. His defense, noting he might be technically guilty, argues a jury could acquit after hearing Dorothy Evelyn’s story. The couple, married years earlier, contend she went voluntarily. Courtroom scenes showed Roman in a brown suit with both families present as jury selection began.
An advertisement touts Thoxine as a fast sore throat remedy delivering relief in 15 minutes. It promises dual action reducing soreness and internal cold ache, claims safety for children, and offers a sold on pack guarantee with prices 35¢ 80¢ and $1.
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