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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1936

Page

3

Lindy Club Entertained and Wedding Notices in Philippi

Mrs. Lawson Delaney hosted the Lindy Club at her Blueville home with Bunco and prize results. Announced were the marriage of Miss Marie Morrall to William Poling in Fairmont and several community notices and upcoming meetings across Blueville and Philippi including church events and club gatherings.

Lindy Club Lawson Delaney Blueville Bunco Stemple Leo Crane Harry Carroll T. C. Gough W. P. Clark Carroll W. P. Cannon Etta Warthen Lula Crouser Ada Ridenour Della Wittman Henry Lyman Louise Reed J. C. Sturms J. R. Jones Poling Morrall Marie Morrall Henry Morrall North Philippi William L. Poling Emory Poling Meadowville Barbour County Fairmont United Brethren Church Waters Philippi High School Poling Alderson- Broaddus College Beech Avenue Philippi

Home of Miss Neva Sturm on West Francis Street

A fragment notes a gathering at the home of Miss Neva Sturm on West Francis Street. The sparse OCR reads as a social or personal notice with no further context or details available.

Neva Sturm West Francis Street A Ee

Personal notes from Washington visit and local hospital updates

Mrs Earl Bennett Miss Sara Jones Darwin Robinson and June Bennett returned from Washington D C where they visited Mrs Beutghter Miss Dorothy Bennetts daughter Mrs J L Howard of Imperial is in Buc han non hospital with a fractured hip from a fall Her Blue relatives wish her speedy recovery Trooper Wilbur Wamsley of Swellsburg visited Grafton yesterday Roy McDaniel of Beech street had major surgery at Grafton City hospital today Little Ann Elizabeth Robinson of West Main street underwent tonsil removal at the hospital today

Earl Bennett Sara Jones Darwin Robinson June Bennett Washington, D Beughter Dorothy Bennett J. L. Howard Imperial Buchannon Howard Hattie Blue A. J A. L. Blue Blueville Wilbur Wamsley Swellsburg Grafton Roy McDaniel Beech Street Grafton City Hospital Ann Elizabeth Robinson West Main Street

Jap Cabinet Attacked Over Japan’s Foreign Policy

Tokyo December 9 Japanese privy council pressured the government over diplomacy. Premier Koki Hirota and Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita faced questioning on a possible grave decision and cabinet resignation. Emperor Hirohito attended briefly as Arita voiced regret over Japan’s international diplomacy. Russia might renew Siberian fishing rights before December 31 while no firm China policy was declared.

Koki Iiiery Hachiro Arita Privy Council Arita Japan Hirohito Russia Siberia China

Bail Refused for Youth in Murder Case

In Lewisburg on December 9, Judge H Sharp denied bond to George Tabscott, indicted for the murder of 18 year old Stella Moody. Prosecutor Samuel J. Price said evidence shows the youth guilty of a particularly heinous crime. Moody's body was found in the girl’s car. case set for January term.

Lewisburg Jaque Summers H. Sharp George Tabscott Stella Moody Samuel J. Price Gir Ourth

College Head Resigns Over Partisan Board Conflict

Dr. G. C. L. Riemer resigned today as president of Clairton State Teachers' College to state superintendent Dr. Lester K. Ade, saying it is impossible to continue with a partisan board. He criticizes politics in the school and cites pride and non partisanship. Ade serves in Governor Earle's Democratic cabinet.

G. C. L. Riemer Clairton State Teachers’ College Lester K. Ade Superintendent of Public Instruction Ade George H. Earle

Meanest thief robs safe in Portersburg Christmas drive

A burglar broke into a Salvation Army safe in Portersburg during the Christmas campaign and stole about $250. Police report the theft occurred under cover of darkness and the suspect fled prior to officers arriving. The Salvation Army unit is reviewing security and donations records.

Parkersburg Salvation Arquaters

Main Street backs King King Edward in romance

Sauk Center readers on Main Street favor the king and Wallis Simpson in their romance. Locals from the druggist to the creamery manager voice support for marriage and a throne match, while some wonder about royal customs and the public fuss.

Sauk Center Minn Main Street King Edward of England Wallis Warfield Simpson Main’ Street Sinclair Lewis Gopher Prairie Oscar Dowswell Wally Joan Markson Frank Daniels England Wally Albert Cordell

Raleigh County Jail Sale Prompts New Firm Purchase

BECKLEY Dec 9 Amid a wave of corporate formations a new company with jail related titles purchases Raleigh County Jail and assumes operations. Local officials say the deal marks a shift in management and funding for the facility.

Beckley Raleigh County

Bastile Company Buys County Jail for 30000

President Ben H. Ashworth said the Bastile company bought the county jail for 30000 with no special plan, just seen as a good investment. The county court will pay 150 monthly rent until the new jail is finished.

Bastile Company Ben H. Ashworth Bastile

Five Buildings Burn In Chattaroy Downtown

Fire destroyed five buildings in Chattaroy West Virginia causing about 10000 dollars in damage. Investigators reported the blaze began on the second floor apartment of a garage building and spread to a restaurant and three homes. owners said no insurance was carried.

Chattaroy W. Va

Two War Men Summoned Before Tax Commissioner

Charleston report states Tax Commissioner Fred L. Fox summoned Simon Magurin and C H Sutherland of War to appear Friday to show why their beer license should not be revoked. Magurin is charged with misrepresentation and Sutherland with transferring his license to Magurin without department permission.

Charleston Fred L. Fox Simon Magurin C H. Sutherland War Fox Magurin Sutherland

Accused Child Slayer Tried in Greensburg Court

Kenneth Wagner, 30, stands trial for murder in the death of his 14 day old daughter in Greensburg Pennsylvania. District Attorney Laird seeks death penalty arguing testimony from Jessie Hankey a 25 year old maid who testified Wagner forced her to poison the child. Hankey now serves life for murder and testified that Wagner threatened kill you or I will kill you.

Greensburg Kenneth Wagner Richard D. Laird Laird Jessie Hankey Wagner Hankey

Bids invited for Bluefield dormitory construction

Bluefield December 9 state PWA director Mr O Neale will receive bids for the construction of a boys dormitory at Bluefield State Teachers College on December 22.

Bluefield O'Neale PWA Colere

Veterans elect Sutton district commander in Clarksborg vote

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars third district chose F. C. Devericks of Clarksburg as commander in a district election held on December 9.

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