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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1936

Page

7

Slayer Seeks Second Trial in North Carolina Slaying

Charles H. Cecil, 21, of High Point, seeks a new trial after a jury verdict found him guilty of first degree murder in the August 9 slaying of Cicero Clodfelter, a North Carolina furniture worker. Cecil testified he shot in self defense when Clodfelter threatened with a knife after an argument in a beer garden.

Huntington H. Clay Worth Charles H. Cecil High Point N. C North Carolina Cicero Clodfelter Clodfelter Cecil Beer Garden Ceci Youngstown Jessie Jessie Hardy

German Denies Spain Volunteer Reports Amid Nonintervention Debate

Foreign secretary Anthony Eden cited questions on a mass movement of foreign volunteers to Spain and the non intervention pact. The German embassy in London denied reports that thousands were en route to join the insurgents, sparking concern in London and Paris.

London Reich Spain Anthony Eden Lore Pisaniman International Newity Germany Eden House of Commons Paris

State Advisory Board Considers Aid Pleas

Charleston, Dec 2. The state advisory board of the department of public assistance resumed its monthly session after weighing several counties requests for general relief funds. The board discussed administrative problems but declined to issue any statement at this time.

Charleston Department of Public Assistance

Sheriff Sale of Delinquent Taylor County Lands 1936

Sheriff Lee E. Bennett announces a public auction of delinquent Taylor County tax lands for 1935. December 14 1936 sale runs 10 am to 4 pm at the courthouse door. Numerous tracts listed by district include Booths Creek Flemington Knottsville and more with back taxes and mineral rights noted. redemption possible before sale.

Taylor Booths Creek Brown Isaac Coffman Thos. E O&g Curry Mariah E A. U.S Mary A Jane Neely Co&g Davis Dessie C&g Gough David Ian John B Booths Cr John B B. F. Payne Martha O Goodwin Wm.m Zana T Groves J.W O&g P Henry L. M Same Johnson Della M Keener J. W A.V. R J. E Robt Lowe A. O&g V.R Lambert E. F Law A.S Inc Glengary Lowe, Robt A. Coal T. H S. C Booths Greek McDonald J W Gaswell O. L McQuade Martha A A. B. Cos Nixon Chas. A Payne Ellen J. Hrs A. B. Cr Riffee A. Hus Riley Lawson Saenesee Raley Rosa Int Turkey Run Ver Loretta M. Shaw Fartin V Hustead Fork Lot Pruntytown Walker J. & Olive Plum Run Lee E. Bennett Taylor County West Virginia Leo Bennett

Williamson Firm Officer Succumbs After Months Ill

An obituary-like notice details the death of a Williamson firm officer after a prolonged illness. The fragment lists numerous property lots and names connected to the firm, including Henderson, Wallace N., Henry, Robert, Fett, and Fetterman district entries. The passage also references embargos and political notes, noting services to be held tomorrow and a broader policy debate.

Henderson Wallace N Kendall Henry Robert Jaco Hill Clarence M Marjorie Fett Same Hostler J. W Grace Williamson Idoni Mary E Charles H. Fenton Vice Press Jackson Nathan D Dent of the Fenton Art Glass Keefover W. B Lot Pany Kines Z. I J&k Kirby Ernest L Bessie Lambert Jas. W Lee Gertie E. Main Litzinger Dennis Firs W. Main McParland Martha Ou Mason L. J. Hrs Rector Boyd Miller Theodore Moore, M. E Bessie E Morgan India Bw&f Murphy Dennis New York Life Ins. Co Nicola Harry Knotts Thornton Stolz Olivia Daisy R. S Perine Lot Ward G. C Spotts Mabelle Stewart Scott R. & Gladys Trader Logan Walters Walker Richard A Esta A Ward Mary E. Hrs Paul W Welch Wm. H Weston Cleo M Willhide Albert Withers Cleo W Yates Thelma J

Hollywood Actor Ian Keith Slashed Wrist Accidentally

Police say Ian Keith sustained a slashed wrist in an accident while shaving amid conflicting accounts. His wife attributed the injury to slipping on a broken bottle, while authorities noted his serious condition and noted Thanksgiving remarks before the incident.

Hollywood Ian Keith Keith Hildegarde Pabst Smits

Army War College Names 83 Officers for 1937 38 Training

The War Department announced 83 officers selected for details as students at the Army War College for the 1937 38 course. Officers listed include Infantry officers William E. Brougher and Charles ton W Va among present stations.

Washington War Department Army War College Infantry William E. Brougher Charleston W. Va

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