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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1935

Page

2

Five Flemington Students Named Honor Roll Averages

Five Flemington High students earned A averages in the second six weeks, with honors announced by Principal L W Talbott. The list includes Fern Rogers and Virginia Blark in upper grades, Stephen Reppert and Reppert juniors, and Gerald Sparks in seventh grade, among others across grades from 8 to 12 with numerous named pupils and exact grade placements.

Flemington L. W. Talbott Fern Rogers Virginia Blark Stephen Reppert Carrie L. Sinsel Junior Reppert Gerald Sparks Joseph Trocino Jack Powell Virginia Kelley Mary E. Post Tory Oliveto Virgil Taylor Josie Kinsey John Glenn Evelyn Brown Eulan Kinsey Lola May Hall Anna Morgan Anna Hhickie John Stout Orlander Whitehall Anna Swecker Paul Putzek Daniel Benda Margaret Lynch Ira Marks Gerhard Steppel Rosanna Poole Henry Simons Billy Newhouse William Stout Ethelyn Womack Mary Snider Rose Oliveto Clara Belle Haney

Judge Flays Emotions in Domestic Case Accusation

The judge cites a defendant who left his home to disrupt another marriage and admitted to pursuing the plan, accusing him of cruelly crushing his wife as the case unfolds on page one.

Bank Robbers Held WAYS TO END WAR OFFERED

Harold Carmean and Raymond McMahon, both Kenton farm youths aged 19 and 20, face long terms for alleged participation in a $1,883 Mount Blanchard bank robbery and a filling station. State patrol Lieut. John Kirenbaun said J. McMahon was arrested in a nightclub on an automobile dealer’s tip and the two youths confessed.

Harold Carmean Raymond McMahon Kenton, O Mount Blanchard John W. Kiren~baum State Highway Patrol J. McMahon

Court Hears Prosecution Collision with Buckley Cure

The trial recounts accusations that Hughes killed his sweetheart Mrs. Robertson during a September quarrel and fled to Baltimore. The defense argued a Buckley’s mixture bottle could render the shooting accidental. The jury deliberated 25 minutes before verdict.

Hughes Robertson Baltimore Buckley Red Cross Pharmacy Grafton Drug & Chemical Co Ackley

Sales Opened Today At Huntington's Warehouse

Huntington tobacco warehouse opened sales today with more than two million pounds of barley on the floor. Manager A L Lancaster said he expects sales to top 1934 by about 20 percent at 120 dollars per 100 pounds.

Huntington A. L. Lancaster

Governor Hoffman denies ordering Lindbergh case probe

Governor Harold G Hoffman said he did not direct Burlington county detective chief Filis Parker to investigate the Lindbergh kidnapping. The statement, issued through Parker, notes Hoffman’s interest as a pardons court member and that Parker discussed developments with him, while Hoffman cannot reveal views for future appeals.

Trenton N. J Harold G. Hoffman Filis Parker Burlington County Parker Holly Lindvergh Court of Pardons Court of Mercy

State Police Motorcycle Patrol Planned for Taylor County

Taylor county will host a state police motorcycle patrol on its roads during winter, announced Grafton Detachment Commander L W Emerick. The cycle with windshield and winter front on both sidecar and wheel has arrived, and the patrol is scheduled to start today.

Taylor County Grafton L. W. Emerick Emerick

Venison Dinner Attracts County Sportsmen Leader

Huntington speaker W. A. Ross addressed over 100 members of the McDowell County Sportsmen's League at the annual venison dinner in Welch.

Doan's Pills Promote Kidney Tube Cleansing

Medical authorities explain that kidneys contain about 15 miles of tiny tubes that filter blood. If you have bladder issues or burning urination and can’t empty the kidneys to discharge 2 pints daily, waste may back up causing aches, swelling and fatigue. Doan's Pills are advertised as a safe relief over decades.

Doan

Orville McVicker funeral in Chicago noted for Webster family

Orville McVicker son of Webster residents Ellsworth and Mrs McVicker died in Chicago after a long illness. He leaves a widow and two daughters. The Webster count native’s funeral drew relatives including Joe McVicker of Parkersburg and the family’s time of mourning was shared by local ties.

Chicago Ellsworth McVicker Webster Joe Parkersburg Orville McVicker

Bricker Endorsed Amid Democratic Dissension in Race

Bricker wins preliminary support through a caucus endorsement and Ed D. Schorr backing. Dissension within Democrats aids Republicans as Schorr predicts a Republican tilt in national and state polls. Bulkley foe Davey breaks with Bulkley backer Francis Dubin accuses Sawyer of poor sportsmanship in the trace. Davey defeated Sawyer in the race.

Bricker Will Page One State Central Committee Ed D. Schorr Schorr Bulkley Davey U. S Robert J. Bulkley Francis W. Dubin Lima Sawyer

H C L RAPPED Addresses Labor Forum On Coal Act

H C L RAPPED of the United Mine Workers spoke on the Guff fey soft coal control act. Speculation centered on the resolutions' political portent as Keystone State miners vote in Republican districts. A national labor party was urged by union locals at Shenandoah and St Nicola.

United Mine Workers Keystone Shenandoah St. Nichola

Girl Admits Gun Incident in Court Plea

Leasure pleaded guilty to possession of the pistol and said he did the act after feeling insulted. In a related note, Hallanan will address the Fairmont district Republican convention on Friday, with delegates from 11 counties expected.

Squire John Leasure Hallanan Fairmont Walter S. Hallanan

Indigestion Relief At Grafton Drug Shop

Mrs Julia Bell of Hepsibah Virginia reports nearly a year free of indigestion after using Indo-Vin. She says distress after meals and sour food sensation are gone and digestion improved. Indo-Vin is sold at Grafton Drug and Chemical Company and by local druggists.

Julia Bell Hepsibah Clarksburg Sulit. Bell Grafton Grafton Drug and Chemical Company

High school junior and sophomore lists announced

The page lists numerous juniors seniors and freshmen from local high schools. Names include Lyn Wagner Avis White Hazelle Bolliver Mildred Carpenter Marianna Collins Alvin Cohen Anna Pawcett Mabel Gaskin Kathryn Hart Lewis Hatch Bernice Jacobs Lloyd Knotts Lucille Lewis Margaret McElroy Martha Miller Junior Morrison Vivian Peters Jane Pittman Annabel Proctor Pegsy Purinton Kathleen Reese Licy Shackelford Margaret Shaw Thomas Shafferman Carlyle Smith Frances Stevens Nevah Sturm Irene Tucker Clyde Wilson Dorothy Williamson James Withers Mary Grace Yates Hilda Beverlin Madelon Brand Gean Brandt Ruth Bunner Jean Collins Densmore Mary Fider Mary Jean Grinnan Izetta Gore Kathleen Lake Jack Long Everett Miller Minnie Miller Loriie Phillips Betty Pierpoint Edwin Roof Kenneth Shash Dorothy Say Vivian Thomas Jackie Trainum Helen Tucker Betty Weekly Grace Bartlett Marjorie Bennett Howard Carr Florence Carroll Marjorie Cole Martha Debendarfer Edward Dougher Eva Evans Barbara Gerkin Dora Hall Floyd Hamilton Frances Hayhurst Maravanda Hoernlein Everett Lee Keener Margaret Laren Kenneth Latta Richard Leonard Helen Mantz Iverna Marquess Edyth Martin Sylvia Mason Dorotha McBee Jean McCut Richard McProuty Betty Rose Miller Elsie Morris Lucille Payne Mary Louise Ridenour Mary Louise Robinson Inez Catherine Shaw Doran Morrison Jane Stubbins Virginia Shafferman Helen Turner Carl Weaver Bettys White Harvey Wittman.

Hilda Beverlin Madelon Brand Gean Brandt Ruth Bunner Jean Collins Ann Densmore Mary Fider Mary Jean Grinnan Izetta Gore Kathleen Lake Jack Long Everett Miller Minnie Miller Loriie Phillips Betty Pierpoint Edwin Roof Kenneth Shash Dorothy Say Vivian Thomas Jackie Trainum Helen Tucker Betty Weekly Grace Bartlett Marjorie Bennett Howard Carr Florence Carroll Marjorie Cole Martha Debendarfer

Speeder Pleads Guilty in Oakland Court

William C. Roth of Oakland Maryland pled guilty before Justice Ona C. Jefferys for speeding a Ford truck on route 250 near Grafton. He paid a $10 fine plus costs after a State Trooper L W Emerick arrested him yesterday.

William C. Roth Oakland Justice of Peace Ona C. Jefferys L. W. Emerick Grafton

Trade Body Plans Road Relocation At Pruntytown

The board of trade discusses a proposed road relocation site about 1000 feet west of the river in Pruntytown. State Road Commission to file condemnation suits for land seizure, while local court notices are not yet filed. Opposition is anticipated from a party in Grafton during pre survey work. Officials also announced an overpass plan in Thornton with $131,000 approved to remove a grade crossing and a one way bridge, with start dates not set but expected soon.

Pruntytown State Road Commission Grafton Thornton Board of Trade

Harvard student John Roosevelt signs safe driving pledge

John Roosevelt, youngest son of President Roosevelt, signs a campus safe driving pledge at Harvard University where he is a student. He vows to be more careful behind the wheel as part of the campus publication initiative.

John John Roosevelt Roosevelt Harvard University

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