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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1936

Page

3

Angeray Meets for Legion Organization in Meto e Home

The American Legion meeting at the Meto home focused on organizing the junior corps with T C Wilhelm of Kingwood state officer attending and G D Vogel leading the committee. A Friday gathering at a host home will discuss steps for speedy organization. many boys eligible were urged to attend.

Angeeay American Legion Méote Legion T.C. Wilhelm Kingwood G. D. Vogel Auxiliary

Hymnals Arrive and Toy Drive Adopted at Church Social

A church meeting approved placing a basket to collect toys from Fisher class for the Salvation Army, with toys due by December 13. Miss Thelma DeMoss and sister Juanita performed Holy Night at the piano as social hour games and a ten cent grab bag provided amusement. Gifts were exchanged, and refreshments shared by the hostess with two helpers for twenty one members and six guests, who all enjoyed the evening.

Salvation Army Thelma Elizabeth DeMoss Juanita B. PF. Davisson Edyth Madera

Births in Grafton and Detroit Families Welcome Newborns

Mr and Mrs Isadore Siven of Maple Avenue announce a eight pound baby son born last night at Grafton City Hospital. Mr Siven runs the Grafton Fruit Market. Mr and Mrs Pat Soquintia of Detroit announce an eight pound baby boy named Pat Jr born in Detroit on Monday. mother is Barbara Obis of Grafton.

Isadore Siven Maple Avenue Grafton City Hospital Pat Soquintia Detroit, Mich Detroit Pat, Jr Barbara Obis Grafton

Richberg Resigns from Justice Department Post

Donald Richberg former NRA chief who helped prepare a government case against six oil and pipeline companies resigns from the Justice Department as special assistant attorney general.

Richberg Washington Donald Richberg NRA Justice Department

Buckley’s Mixture Promoted for Bronchitis and Asthma

An old advertisement touts Buckley’s Mixture as a safer effective remedy for bronchial conditions. It claims two doses in hot water before bed ease choking fits, aid sleep, and offers money back satisfaction. It notes no cure claim but promises quick relief from gasping breathing and helps rest.

Buckley

Local Notes on Residents and Visitors

Donald Poling of Thornton underwent emergency appendix surgery at Grafton City Hospital today. Corporal L W Emrick of the local state police detachment visits Huntington on business. Bertha Livengood of Oakland California visits sister Mrs Jessie Hauger on Pretense Street. Mrs P H Mays recovering from major operation in Washington hospital. formerly Miss Ada Rinker.

Donald Poling Thornton Grafton City Hospital L. W. Emrick Huntington Bertha Livengood Oakland California Jessie Hauger P. H. Mays Washington Hospital Mays Ada Rinker

Two Boys Accused in Parker Murder Case

Prosecutor Wilson Anderson said he will charge two 10 year old boys now in jail with murder in the death of John T. Parker a 54 year old mine boss whose body was found in Tug River after more than nine months missing The warrants target Ted Cay and Harlan Gibson who were convicted of robbery and the coroner reported no marks of violence on the body

Parker W. C. Hale

Edward VII Reign Highlights in Tabloid Timeline

London December 10 1936 a tabloid recounts Edward VII’s reign with key dates from January to December including his accession on George V death January 20 his first privy council January 21 and his public duties and travels such as the Vimy Ridge visit and the armistice ceremonies. The list notes his abdication announced December 10 ending an era.

London Kitz Edward VII George V St. James’ Palace George Westminster Sandringham Empire Hyde Park Vimy Ridge Canadian War Memorial Adriatic Wallis Simpson England Whitehall Portland South Wales

Broken Water Main Shuts Off Supply For Several

A large group of men works in the B and O yards near the concrete pits repairing a broken water main. The break has cut water to local businesses and city employees under Street Commissioner James Reed are making the repairs. City Clerk Charles Rau says trains passing over concrete protecting the main weakened the pipe. No completion time is set. The city supplies labor and the railroad company provides materials.

James Reed Charles Rau Railroad Company

Elkins Man Fined for Petty Larceny

Elkins resident Ernest Sanders, 22, was arrested by Constable James Wolfe on petty larceny charges. He appeared before Justice R B Caplinger and paid a $10 fine plus costs.

Elkins Flekins James Wolfe Ernest Sanders Justice of the Peace R. B. Caplinger Sanders

Alleged assassination plot targets Japanese premier

Rested today in connection with an alleged assassination plot against Premier Koki Hirota. Two others, Ko Watanabe and Kakuhei Matsumoto, previously had been charged with planning to kill the premier in order to attract public attention to Agrarian disputes.

Koki Hirota Ko Watanabe Kakuhei Matsumoto

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