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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1936

Page

3

Local Residents Return From Trips and Health Updates

Freddie Threatened vis Teadiey and Jimmie Whalen return from visits to Baltimore and Washington. Klein & Co. head T. C. Klein undergoes medical treatment in Baltimore and is expected home in improved health. Mrs R J Bunner and son John A visit Clarksburg. Charles B Keener undergoes major surgery in Grafton City hospital. Donald Howard Isner hospitalized for observation. Paul Cartiro and Cerwent A receive minor operations in Tunnelton hospital.

Vis Teadiey West Virginia Jimmie Whalen St. Jenny Lavoy Hedrick West Washington Street Baltmore Washington T. ¢. Klein Klein & Co Baltimore Klein New York R. J. Bunner John A Clarksburg Charles Keener Pearlstreet Grafton City Hospital Donald Howard Isner East Bluemont Street Paul Cartiro Tunnelton Cerwent

Threaten New Strike Calls Hit Pittsburgh Glass Workers

Pittsburgh state and federal conciliators meet with Pittsburgh Plate Glass officials as the Federated Flat Glass Workers threaten a broader strike. McCabe says Libbey Owens Ottawa plant workers quit over moving Chrysler orders to Toledo. About 90 percent of the nation’s plate glass comes from Pittsburgh Plate and Libbey Owens. No decision has been reached as talks continue and the union pushes closed shop demands.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Sidney- Ford Company Glenn W. McCabe Federated Flat Glass Workers Pittsburgh Plate Libbey-Owens Ottawa Ill Burgh Plate McCabe Chrysler Motor’ Company Ford General Motors Toledo, O August Scholle Toledo Tocal Nf Ube

Harper-Wilson Nuptials in Huntington Ceremony at Charleston home

Virginia B. Wilson daughter of the late W F Wilson wed O P Harper of Charleston in a Friday ceremony read by Rev S B Hart at 9 a m at the bride’s brother Harlan Y Wilson’s Charleston home. Attendants included Helen Hart Maxwell and Harlan Wilson served as best man. A reception followed with family and friends from Charleston, Grafton, and Warren PA. The couple will reside in Warren PA and pursue teaching and industrial work respectively.

Harper-Wilson Virginia B. Wilson W. EF Ie M. Wilson Knottsville O. P. Harper Charleston S. B. Hart Huntington Harlan Y. Wilson Lovely Bride Grafton High School Fairmont State Teachers College McConkey School Fetterman Helen Hart Maxwell Hart Mott Core Filling Company Harlan Wilson Wilson Wilbur Carnes W. 5. White Bruce E. Bartlett Jim Jane Skippy Mike Rittinger Ada Thomas Virginia Lee Helen Albert Wilson Grafton Harper Warren

Ford declines welfare council appointment in Taylor county

Joh R. Lewis Ford, recently appointed a visitor in the Taylor county department of public assistance, announced he had declined the chair appointment. He remains with the National Reemployment Service, and a new staff member will be named after the council’s next meeting, officials said.

R. Lewis Ford Taylor County

First Lady Mrs Roosevelt Visits Arthurdale Inspectors

Fairmont residents greeted Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt on arrival for an Arthurdale resettlement project inspection in Preston county. She traveled with Miss Lorena Hickock to the Work home for breakfast before touring stone veneer houses under construction and planning to depart for Terra Alta later.

Fairmont Franklin D. Roosevelt Arthurdale Preston County Lorena Hickock Washington Associated Press FERA Arthurdale Project Mrs. Roosevelt Miss Hickock

Deem Shower Guest Richard Mahaffey Omitted

In the account of the miscellaneous shower held for Mr and Mrs C H Deem the name of guest Richard Mahaffey was unintentionally omitted.

C. H. Deem Richard Mahaffey

Miss Georganna Bennett Returns to Pittsburgh for College

Miss Georganna Bennett arrives in Pittsburgh to resume studies at Carnegie Institute after Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs Lee Bennett Jr. A sophomore in Fine Arts she majors in painting and design. Her roommate Miss Marion Brooks of New York joined the trip followed by out of town guests Miss Eleanor Champ and students from Wesleyan and Adrian.

Georganna Bennett Pittsburgh Carnegie Institute Lee Bennett, Jr Bennett Marion Brooks New York Georganna Miss Brooks Carnegie Eleanor Champ Adrian Donald Chrislip Gerald McGrex Wesleyan Nor

Pickets Block Entrance To Reading Knitting Plant

Pickets in snow blocked the Berkshire Mills entrance in Reading Pa during a third attempt to disrupt operations amid a strike. About 103 protesters were in custody after arrests yesterday and the day before, with officials predicting jail crowding unless fines are waived and sentences served.

Reading Knitting Plant Reading Berkshire Ing Mills Side County

Two Workers Injured as Millyard Battle Breaks Out

In Millbury Massachusetts two workers were injured in a melee in the mill yard as the night shift ended. Witnesses said a group from out of town arrived in 21 cars with out of state plates and attackers caused overturned vehicles during a strike conflict that has lasted since August.

Millbury Mass Millbury Woolen Mills

Birth of Baby Boy in Grafton City Hospital

Ma and Mrs Lynn Mays Web celebrate the birth of a 6 lb 5 oz baby boy at Grafton City Hospital last night. The child is unnamed at this time.

Lynn Mays Web Grafton City Hospital

Nobel Peace Prize laureate visits Brazil on return trip

Saavedra Lamas, Argentine chancellor and Nobel Peace Prize winner, arrives in Rio de Janeiro en route home. Brazilian President Getulio Vargas greets him, as Lamas plans to greet Roosevelt in Rio and Buenos Aires.

Saavedra Lamas Rio de Janeiro Brazil Getulio Virgas Lamas Europe Roosevelt Buenos Aires

Four Escapees Land in Marlinton Jail After Hunt

Four escaped men from a Virginia road gang were captured near the Virginia line and brought to Marlinton along with a stolen car case. Among the arrestees are James Sherman Thomas Townsend James Kirby and Thomas Miller serving murder or robbery terms. The pursuit involved CCC workers local officers and state troopers. Loot recovered includes a watch ring and missing card. The juvenile suspect, age 15, is held in county jail on a felony charge with name withheld.

Marlinton CCC Virginia Line Guy Faulkner James Sherman Thomas Townsend James Kirby Thomas Miller cCe Camp George Faulkner A. O. Harper Stokeley Warren Fanciman Sol Workman Virginia Mustee Ward Blaney West Main Street Lily Phillips Myrtle Smith Barker M. L. Wilmoth Latrobe Street Waltham Bill Hesser Mrs. Phillips Blaney Holt

Youth Jailed in Theft Ring In Philippi Case

Barker reported the theft to police and Chief A. B. Lockard with Trooper W. E. Murphy and city officers worked overnight to solve the case. A watch and chain worth 150 dollars were sold to Philippi schoolboy William Roberts, who admits saving 3.1 rs. no charges will be lodged against him. The arrest of the other boy came after a tip from Roberts, with Prosecutor James Holt to receive a report today.

Taylor County Prostcu James Holt

Madrid Air Raid Leaves Scattered Injuries And Destruction

Reported in Madrid as daylight bombs hit the city with thousands seeking shelter. Among the injured are women and children found in wrecked homes. Soldiers say Fascist assault weakened after a fierce siege battle.

Green M. P Madrid Seville Radio University City Rosales

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Freddie Freddie Bartholomew Mylcent Bartholomew Pittsburgh Plate Glass Union Katharine Cornell United States Miss Cornell Maxwell Anderson Star Sewing Club B. C. Isher Beech Street Isner Pearl Tussion Grace Louden Victor Rockwell Eva Knight Amanda Knight Mildred Hilkey Ladies' Aid Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle White Re Red Men Literatur Department Woman's Harry Frman Maple Avenue C. Hall E. P. K. Roof Red Sea Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of Andrews Church W. R. Lear Maplesviue First Christan Church U. B. Church Dora Hefner al Memb W. P. Clark East Main Street Ruth Henderson Grace Frye Weed Grandma Blueville School House Ladies Aid Afleem Mahaffey McFarling V. C. Swearengen M . McDaniel West Washington Street Lewis Ford Joh Homestead TOM Waleda, Inc Getulio Vargas Swavedra Lamas Centinura Sidrow General Radio Chapin Main ST Carter Love Drug Co., Inc Coats O. J. Morrison
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