Sewing Club and Church Class Share Holiday Plans
Mrs. James Hutchison hosts Weekly Sewing Club with sewing, stunts, and a prize to Mrs. W. F. Simmons. next meeting Christmas party December 20 at Mrs. McFarland’s Grand Street home. Mrs. Francis Wolfe hosts Sun Day School class with new teacher Mrs. Sutton and a luncheon for attendees.
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Sewing Club
James Hussion
East Lincoln Street
W. F. Simmons
Simmons
John Shields
T. C. Gough
Fred McFarland
John Bickford
Lonnie Thorp
Earl
Francis Wolfe
Sutton
Henry Rupp
James Roy
Lewis Haymond
Wolfe
Haymond
Roy
Atkinson
Mathis
Darwin Robinson
Eugene Robinson
J James Roy
Prancis, Wolfe
Social Calendar and Hauptmann Case Update
Social calendar items list meetings and events from December nine to eleven including Penn Elks Club lectures and Auxiliary gatherings at various venues. The second portion reports Hauptmann’s lawyers continuing the fight after the US Supreme Court denied a review, with plans for pardons and new evidence discussed by Rosecrans Pope and Fisher amid Governor Hoffman’s possible involvement.
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Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Supreme Court of the United States
Hauptmann
Flemington
C. Lloyd Fisher
Fisher
Egbert Rosecrans
Fred
Etick A. Pope
Pope
Court of Pardons
E Attorney
Rnor
Harold G
Relief office crowd demands WPA payments in Kanawha
A Charleston crowd of relief clients stormed the Kanawha County relief office demanding cash for WPA jobs. Police were called as officials met with Governor Kump to find a way to continue payments. Ostrander said funds were limited and payments to uncertain WPA rolls were delayed. State officials insisted payments continue until official notice of workers. He had paid out 300 checks Saturday, a day late, with demonstrators from outlying areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Kanawha County
Relief Administration
Kump
Ralph L. Ostrander
Ostrander
WPA
F. Witcher McCullough
WPA hires five for women’s project to teach disabled children
The Works Progress Administration began the second women’s project this morning with five teachers to instruct physically handicapped children unable to attend school. Pearl Smith of Taylor County is the local supervisor and will survey the county to count eligible children. Teaching should start early next week if the canvass completes on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Progress i Administration
Miss Pearl Smith
Taylor County
Miss Smith
Local figures noted in health and travels across towns
Henry Ray of Washington Pa is reported to be recovering well after leaving Washiden City hospital following a minor operation. He is known to many Grafton residents and is Glenn Primm’s father in law. Visitors include Dr C R Morgan of Fairmont and C Hedrick family from Portsmouth Ohio. Dr E R Bucklew and Luther Hodges are deer hunting in Pennsylvania while Sam Fisher leaves for Huntington for foot surgery. Major John Campbell, commander of the local Salvation Army post, features in the day’s notices.
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Henry Ray
Washington
Wash- Iden City Hospital
Ray
Grafton
Glenn Primm
C. Ray Hedrick
Charles and
Mollie
Portsmouth
Ohio
Leroy Hedrick
West Washington Street
C. R. Morgan
Fairmont
E.R. Bucklew
Luther Hodges
Pennsylvania
Sam Fisher
Huntington
Government
John Campbell
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Reported
The morning record lists Nancy Jane Watkins admitted for a major operation in Flemington. Homer Selvey and Ida Belle Moore are medical patients, with James Fletcher discharged. JH Charles Joy West, Mrs W A Rogers, and Earsel Pepper noted in illness or discharge entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion Army
Flemington
Nancy Jane Watkins
City
Homer Selvey
Ida Belle Moore
High Street
James Fletcher
Charles Joy West
Webster
City Hospital
W. A. Rogers
Route 1
Earsel Pepper
Monongah
Hauptmann Case Upheld by State Court of Errors
Hauptmann was convicted unanimously by the Flemington jury. The 13 judges of the court of errors and appeals unanimously affirmed that action. The ruling followed other opinions read after the court was polled. Chief Justice Hughes announced that the orders appear on the list and will not be announced orally. Mimeographed copies were distributed to reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauptmann
Flemington
Court of Errors and Appeals
Ibunal
Hughes
Hauptmann's wife vows innocence after court declines appeal
Mrs. Hauptmann, holding her two year old son, waits by the telephone as the Supreme Court refuses to review Bruno Hauptmann’s conviction for the Lindbergh baby abduction and murder. She remains steadfast, saying she believes justice will prevail and the truth will come out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Anna
U. S. Supreme Court
Home Loan Act sparks clash over state rights
Justice Cardozo delivered the opinion on the trespass claim, stating the Home Loan Act was a trespass on state rights amid legal action by the Wisconsin Banking Department against a federal charter attempt by the Northern Building and Logan Association and distressed homeowners facing indebtedness.
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HOLC
Ciation
Northern Building and Logan Association
Wisconsin Banking Department
Liar Shouted at Round Table Conference Dispute
The scene at a round table conference turned chaotic as a speaker was challenged and accused of dynamiting the meeting. Berry urged orderly talk while Hank called him a liar. Delegates withdrew to round-table discussions, and the National Lumber Manufacturers Association along with six other groups refused to participate, deeming the conference unlikely to aid industrial recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page Vue
Association
Round Table
Berry
Hank
Haake
National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Lumber Association
Veteran Civil War Vet Wins Annulment After Kissless Marriage
William L. Kimberly aged 83, a civil war veteran and newlywed of six weeks, obtained an annulment in Los Angeles, declaring himself a kissless husband. The case highlights a short marriage ending in legal dissolution.
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Los Angeles
William L. Kimberly
FHA Representative To Visit Grafton December 12
Everett Abels a field representative of the Federal Housing Administration will visit Grafton December 12 to assist inquiries and help prepare applications for building repairing buying or refinancing a home under the FHA plan Luke B Ross manager of the local reemployment officesaid the office location would be announced the following day for interested residents to access available funds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Abels
Federal Housing Administration
Grafton
Luke B. Ross
Ables
Grafton Man Nabbed On Tunnelton Girl's Claim
Otis Poling of Grafton is held in Taylor county Jail awaiting Preston county authorities to take him to Kingwood to face a serious charge raised by Violet Stevenson of Tunnelton. State Trooper O E Cox led yesterday's arrest.
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Otis Poling
Grafton
Taylor County
Preston County
Kingwood
Violet Stevenson
Tunnelton
O. E. Cox
Doctor First Patient In His New Hospital
Marion report states Dr J G Moessner a chiropractor was the first patient in his own hospital after falling from a scaffold during renovation of the building he converted into a chiropractic hospital. He sustained four fractures in his right ankle.
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Marion
J.G. Moessner
Dime Hidden as Cantankerous Guest’s Item Revealed
In Saratoga California a porter named Louis Henning became disgusted by a troublesome guest until discovering a rare 1804 coin. He sold the coin to a numismatist for 25 dollars, turning an annoyance into a modest windfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Calif
Louis Henning
Copeman Plans Urban Farm Aid and 4-H Work
New County leaders plan to aid farmers while modernizing farms and boosting productivity. Sam Copeman will assist in rural and city projects including 4-H clubs in schools and urban communities if residents show interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New County
Mr.Copeman
Sam
Copeman
Misconception of 4 H club broadened by projects
An agent explained 4 H programs extend beyond farming to home beautification baking sewing and woodwork. Officials planned farmer outreach to foster acquaintance and begin work, while Copeman awaits assignment and a discussion on a permanent office. The court will meet to address duties and prior to a settlement with West Penn Electric over county property damage from high tension wires near Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeman
West Penn Electric Company
Webster
Guffey Loft Report On National Lawyers Committee In Litigation
The record notes that the national lawyers committee acted as counsel in a litigation challenging the validity of the act, with the report indicating ongoing involvement and assessment of legal arguments and strategies.
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Allen
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Sara Crile
Andrews Ladies’ Aid
First Presbyterian Church
H. J. Kramer
Blueville
Harley Sawyer
Veda Squi
Missionary Society of U. B
Francis Bennett
G. E. Bennett
Lieve Bragg
American Legion Auxiliary
Moose Home
Storm County Relief Office
H Dresser
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Germantown
America
Chicago
Mmother
W. Main St
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Dorothy Peterson
Jean Hersholt
Quintuplets
Hollywood
Gallender
Ontario
Dionnequin
Allan Roy Dafoe
Misseta
Hersholt
Baterson
Beulah Belle Beauty Shop
Franz & Burka
Ladies Amity
Bill Ford
Amity Line
Finch
Apollo Fancy Box
Andy
West Grafton
FHA
Ehe
Satterfeld School OF Instrumental Instruction
West Main
Jenning
Max Factor
Toad Yardley
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Colgate
Albert
SIR Walter Raleigh Tobacco
Bbc
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