Local social notes from Akron and nearby towns
Mrs Cassell Smith and Mrs Paul Pamer from Akron and Mrs Raymond Wolfe from Detroit are with family due to their father B C Smallwood’s illness in West Washington street. Walter Wiles and Robert Bolyard of Detroit Free Press visited Mrs F C Peters family. Ruth Carruthers travels to Philadelphia to visit aunt and enter nursing school. Edith Cooper underwent major operation at City hospital. Mrs Charles Robey and infant son discharged from City hospital. Mr and Mrs Donald Landacre of Bridgeport with Bunner family visited Pittsburgh. Mrs Joe Dunham of Fairmont visited locals. Mrs Gay Harvey of Clarksburg stayed with sister Mrs John Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassell Smith
Paul Pamer
Akron
Ohio
Raymond Wolfe
Detroit
Mich
B. C. Smallwood
C. B. Jones
West Washington Street
Walter “Pat” Wiles
Robert Bolyard
Detroit Free Press
F. C. Peters
Route 5
Ruth Carruthers
Philadelphia
Ernest Poe
Carruthers
L. A. Reese
Edith Cooper
Route 2
City Hospital
Charles Robey
Donald Landacre
Bridgeport
L. R. Bunner
East Main Street
Charles McDade
Homer McDade
Lake
Fairmont
Pittsburgh
Joe Dunham
Gay Harvey
Clarksburg
John Shields
West Main Street
Locked Bathroom Incident Recalls Long Ill Health
The report notes a man was found locked in a bathroom by his wife Maxine when she returned home from visiting friends. She stated her husband had suffered ill health for several years, providing context for the event without graphic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine
Marriage of Pauline Gerkin and Herman Klug in Wheeling
Pauline Gerkin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Gerkin, wed Herman Klug of Wheeling in a 9 am ceremony at St Augustine's rectory. Rev M J Hannon officiated with Helen and Lens Gerkin among attendees. Bride wore beige with pink rose corsage. she is a 1933 graduate of the local high school. couple to reside on Maple Avenue. Dinner hosted by the bride's mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Eee
City
Pauline E. Gerkin
Herman F. Klug
Wheeling
M. J. Hannon
St. Augustine's Catholic Church
Helen E. Dougher
Lens Gerkin
Richard Gerkin
Benjamin T. Gerkin
Klug
Hgh
Wheeling Central High School
Maple Avenue
Arch Frush
Frank
Gerkin
Record and briefs show doubts on fraud indication
The record and briefs leave us unconvinced that, in all particulars considered by the trial chancellor, there was clear indication of fraud or bad faith.
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings
December events fill many church and community group functions with dozens of hostesses and officers to be elected. Activities include Ladies Circle and Aid Society gatherings, Missionary society, P H C lodge nominations, King’s Daughters, B and O Veterans, Music Department, and a Christmas party. A birthday surprise for Mrs. Dessie Rogers drew 67 guests at East Bluemont Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Circle
M. E Church
South
Vesta Standsbury
Railroad Street
Ladies Aid Society of
West Main Street
M. E. Church
E. J. Jackson
Virgil Jackson
Ladies! Aid Society of Andrews Church
Woman's Missionary Society of the Nazarene Church
American Legion Auxiliary
de Cause
The
American Legion
Moose Bazaar
Hallie McDaniel
H. C. Lodge
Redmen’s Hall
King’s Daughters
Nora Withers
C. B. S. Club
Harold Cole
Grand Street
B. and O. Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary
V. F. W. Hall
Woman's Club
Elks Home
Dessie Rogers
East Bluemont Street
MISS ANDERSON HOSTESS AT SEWING CLUB PARTY
Members and guests gathered at Miss Edith Andersons Fanny street home for a sewing club evening with a brief business session and social time. Miss Anderson received a gift, a chicken dinner was served, and plans for a Christmas party at Miss Ruby McFaddens home in two weeks were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Anderson
Fanny Street
Edith Anderson
Ruby McFadden
Miami Schools Closed Because of Cold Snap
Miami area pupils welcomed chilly weather as a school holiday was declared due to heating plant shortages and insufficient winter clothing. Superintendent James T. Wilson said conditions were not as harsh as feared and classes would resume tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
James T. Wilson
Wilson
Chicago Professor Found Shot in Temple
Stuart Putnam Meech 40, associate professor of finance at the University of Chicago and author on banking, was found shot and critically wounded today in his hotel apartment. A small calibre pistol with one shot discharged lay at his side. He was taken to Illinois Central hospital where doctors said a bullet entered his right temple. Meech was a prominent investment counsellor in the business world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Stuart Putnam Meech
University of Chicago
Partment
Wasi
Ilinois Central Hospital
Meech
Stock Dispute Reveals 1927 Publishing Block History
The article recounts a 1927 stock split between Telegram and Exponent Publishing companies with voting trusts through 1942. It follows Virgil Highland’s pledged shares, a $50 000 loan, bank foreclosure, and collateral later hypothecated to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Cecil Higham sues to redeem or resell, alleging bad faith and undervalued price amid court remand and Exponent actions to protect assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Publishing Company
Exponent Publishing Company
Telegram
Exponent
Virgil Aighland
West Virginia Bank
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
J. Horner Davis
John A. Kennedy
Cecil B. Higham
Davis
Supreme Court
Highland
W. Guy Tetrick
Riley
Y Drive Meeting Discusses YMCA Building Fund Plan
E G Kuhn outlined progress on remodeling funds while Rhodes Liddle spoke on membership and building campaigns. Thomas Cummings proposed selling YMCA investment bonds in 5 10 and 15 denominations to fund the rebuilding. Mayor Waugh and others spoke on the need for a Grafton YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Kuhn
Rhodes
Liddlebot
Thomas Cummings
Wiliam Morgan
Grafton
Srke
E. O. Waugh
John Edwards, Jr
Minongah
O. Rail Reed
D. R. Caaffee
Taylor County Board of Trade
Clyde C. Richman
G. T. Bartlett
Jed _W. Robinson
J J Spurgeon Dies After 41 Years in Hauling
J J Spurgeon, 71, former transfer man, died at his Morgantown home. He retired a year ago after 41 years in the hauling industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
J. J. Spurgeon
Judge sentences Coates in two breaking and entering counts
In Kingwood on December 7 Judge A G Hughes sentenced Claire E Coates, 36, to 10 years on each of two counts of breaking and entering. The terms run concurrently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingwood
A. G. Hughes
Claire E. Coates
SEDER STORY Booth's landlord details car entry claim
The account notes the state Anti-Saloon League figure Booth's landlord. Ketchum states the aged minister said he entered Booth's car voluntarily after being told he would need to travel to Wayne County to interview some people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SEDER
The
State Anti-Saloon League
Booth
Ketchum
Wayne County
Taoxine Throat and Chest Cold Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Taoxine as fast relief for chest and throat colds. It claims quick easing of soreness and coughing, with internal action to loosen phlegm, listing doctor approved ingredients on the carton and pricing at 5c, 60c, and 00. Suitable for children. available at all druggists.
Booths Relatives in Moonlit Kidnapping Trial
Trial unfolds against Orville Adkins and John Travis for kidnapping linked to Dr. Seder case. Evidence cites ransom handwriting likeness to Booth and prints on a ransom note. Witnesses describe Seder's death after being found near a mine, with inhabitants recalling Booth's associations and odd behavior at the apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Mooney
Seder
Orville Adkins
John Travis
Ketchum
J. W. Conrad
Federal Bureau of Identification
Washington
E. E. Winters
Albert Ronk
Wayne County
Dr. Seder
Ronk
Travis
Claim Booth
E. E. Winters Jr
Booth Admitted Mental State Ties to Indictment Claims
The report summarizes Booth being admitted to the defense of the indictment with alleged mental incapacity. State witnesses placed Booth near the Renova area around the time of the action, and others testified about his knowledge of the mine and a prior residence nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torneys
Booth
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Klug-Gerbin
Wilbur Nicodemus
St. Charles Street
Allen Rogers
Kenneth Courtney
Carl Spinks
Nigedemus
W. T. Courtney
Dorsey Robison
Mary
T. C
Minnie Nicodemus
Joe Harter
James Ma‘affey
la Donna
June Rogers
Neil Hardman
Thelma Reese
Rogers
Lolita
McDaniel
Klub
Aes
Route 1
Virginia Milles
Virginia McDaniel
Lincoln Street
Joseph Lee Evans, Jr
Francis Wolfe
Kathleen Gabral
Kyion
Shields
West Mian Street
T. C. Gough
Fred McFarland
Lawson Delaney
W. P. Clark
Robert Wittman
Louie Greenwald
Harry Carrol
James Hussion
Arvy Wagner
Temple
Lary
Maytag Washers
Detroit Jewel Gas
Eureka Gas Ranges
Maytag Ironers
Hot Point Electric Irons
Aluminum
Wiss Shears
Remington
Pocket Knives
Sunbeam
Robert
Taylor County Hardware
ST. John's Street
Grafton Drug and Chemical Co
Jarrett
Taylor County
Lot
G. Lee Evans Furniture Store
Friedlander
A &P Tea Co
G. E. Jones
A & P Tea Co
W. E. Hawker
Lee Bennett & Son
Bernard’s
Bonafede's Central Drug Store
Fort Pitt
Ben H. Franz
Jolliffe
Klein & Company
Loar Jewelry Store
Love Drug Company McCrory’s
Modern Shoe Shop
Morrison
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