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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1936

Page

8

Missionary Talk By Miss Mason At St Pauls Tonight

Miss F Pearl Mason American missionary to Slenyu China speaks in Grafton at St Pauls M E church tomorrow evening at 7 39 o clock on the mission field work. She has 18 years in the field and is touring the West Virginia district of the Cincinnati branch Women Foreign Missionary Society. The program includes organ prelude songs prayer and stewardship ritual conducted by Elizabeth Stuck. Miss Mason to be introduced by Mrs J P Luke. Public invited with special emphasis on missionary work readers urged to attend.

St. Paul's M. E Grafton F. Pearl Mason Slenyu China Fairmont Morgantown Clarksburg Nina Powell R. O. Phillips St. Paul's Misslizabeth Stuck J. P. Luke St. Paul's Auxiliary Miss Mason

Church Meet Called by Baptist Fellowship

Gauley Bridge West Virginia reports a March 10 meeting of the West Virginia Baptist pre- Millenial Fellowship to discuss church business with ministers from Ohio and West Virginia expected.

Gauley Bridge West Virginia Baptist Pre- Millenial Fellowship Ohio West Virginia

Pair Sentenced for Theft in Beckley Court

Circuit Judge Harley Kilgore sentenced Charles Wright, 19, and Leroy Wilson, 21, to two years imprisonment after their conviction for the theft of $500 and a Richmond ring from D. Howe John in Beckley.

Famous Italian playwright Pirandello dies at 69

Rome Dec 10 Pirandello the famed Italian playwright and 1934 Nobel laureate in literature died of pneumonia after a brief illness. He was 69 and at work on another play when he passed. Friends last saw him in public three nights ago.

Rome

Miner Dead and Deputy Sheriff-Elect Dies in Hydro Plain

Hinton reports the death of Eibert Young a farmer who was to become deputy sheriff on January 1. Also noted is the death of seven year old Charles Hayy of Panther from a fractured spine after a slate fall at the Krollitz mine three weeks earlier.

Puacture Patal Welch Charles Hayy Panther Krollitz

Ten Men Enlist in U S Navy from Local Areas

Ten men have enlisted in the United States Navy and are in Norfolk Virginia awaiting assignment. Recruiter R. T. Dunes said today none hail from Taylor County. They will undergo three months of training before serving aboard ships. Names include Hooten, Braithwood, Williams, Duckworth, Rexrode and others from Rochesburg Parsons Star City Clarksburg Beverly Elkins and nearby towns. Ralph L.

United States Navy Norfolk R. T. Dunes Taylor Hooten Rewlest James E. Braithwood Rochesburg Percy Southern Bridgeport John W. Harris Belington William Conroe Beverly Ray K. Williams Clarksburg James F. Duckworth Parsons S. J. Sedlaywhen Star City Merritt Phillips S. FP. Rexrode Elkins Ralph L

In memory of Mrs Martha Shaw 1935 death notice

Memorial for Mrs Martha Shaw who died December 10 1935. A husband John Shaw and niece Daisy Steward recall and honor her memory. Today marks one year since her passing with loving remembrance from family.

Martha Shaw John Shaw Daisy Steward

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Rachel Elliott

We express thanks for the sympathy and assistance during illness and death of our wife and mother Mrs. Rachel Elliott. We especially thank Rev L L Casto G T Bartlett and all who donated cars and gave floral tributes.

Rachel Elliott L. L Casto G. T. Bartlett

Aged Lady Mary Ellen Weaver Dead at 70 in Grafton

Mrs. Mary Ellen Weaver, 70, died at 6 15 am at her son's home 1148 West Main street Grafton after a long illness from carcinoma. Born in Ohio March 12 1866 she was daughter of John A Groge and Sarah Wage Groge. Survived by husband D R Weaver and three children Mrs The man McDaniel A B Weaver of Grafton and Mrs Vivian Vernon of Gyps. also brothers Charles and John Gregg of Weston and sisters Mrs Catherine Boylen Mrs Roy Peters of Morgantown Mrs Anna Pennett and Mrs Marea.

Mary Ellen Weaver A. B. Weaver West Main Street Grafton Ohio John A Sarah Wage Groge D. R. Weaver Theman Mc

Funeral services set for Weston and Glenville residents

Ret Keener and Mrs Victor Carson of Weston along with Mrs ter ence Campbell of Glenville will be remembered in funeral rites Saturday at 1 30 pm. The Rev Mr Wilison will conduct, with interment at Remdown Cemetery under G T Bartlett directing the arrangements.

Coal Prices at Bartlett and Cary Route Run of Mine

Prices quoted for coal entries at Bartlett and Cary route. Run of mine coal at 96 cents per unit with forked coal also offered. Delivery options available from PITONE with date range November 24 to December 24.

Cary Pitone

Coal for Sale Near Bryden H. B. Newson

Coal for sale near Bryden H. B. Newson offered at 05 cents per run of mine and 07 cents per forked coal. Delivery available from November 30 to January 1.

Bryden H. B. Newson

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