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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1933

Page

3

D of A Holds Meeting and Odd Fellows Officers Named

The D of A met in regular session at Wehn Hall with Wayne Shahan presiding. Officers elected for the term include Junior Past Councilor Mayme Shahan and others. a birthday party and initiation set for December 2. Also notes on Jr. O U A.M. anniversary events on December 19 with speakers from Clarksburg and lodge officials. Campbell Bennett nuptials recorded. Roosevelt quip ends note.

D. of A Mountain City Council Wehn Wayne Shahan Mayme Shahan Emma Kreps Jen Camp Eadie Abel Davie Moats U. A.M U. A.M. Mountaineer Council Mountain City Council No D. E. Williams Clarksburg W. E. ‘Yerrel The Lodge J. H. Shaw Daughters of America Campbell-Bernett Simpson Howard T. Campbell Myrtle ©. Bennett

SOCAL UNION TO HOLD MEET AT GRAFTON CHURCH

The Methodist Social Union of the Grafton Methodist Episcopal churches meets at St church this evening at 6 to 7 30 o'clock. Pastor Rev W E Eskew urges all officials and the group to attend to hear addresses by Dr J E Scott of Fairmont and Dr John L Wolf district superintendent and possibly others in the dining room.

Methodist Social Union of Grafton Methodist: Episcopal Churches St. Church W. FE. Eskew Grafton J. E. Scott Fairmont John L. Wolf

Cashier disputes Haskins holdup account

Buckhannon dispatch reports Forest Hill Stump of Bank of Adram denying Lee Haskins story of Monday's holdup. Stump says Malik killed, Haskins did not speak with him. Haskins allegedly directed the robbery. Sheriff notes bullets found near the bank and confirms Malik gun used, with four bullet wounds to Malik. Authorities hold Haskins under guard as relatives visit. conflicting statements emerge about plans and the gun.

Buckhannon Forest Hill Stump Bank of Adram Lee Haskins Haskins John Malik Malik Adrian Carlos H. C. Haskins Detroit Alles Morgan Bailey West

Comely Marian Smith Found Strangled in New York Flat

Police tentatively identify the murdered woman as Mrs Margie Pilasky Chochock of Pottsville Pennsylvania. She was found strangled with an electric lamp cord in her New York City apartment. Authorities suspect vengeance as the motive.

Marian Smith Margie Pilasky Chochock Pottsville, Pa New York Associated Press

Bright Christmas Lights To Brighten Main Street

E Bailey WyrkoiZ and Frank M Hollis of the Taylor County Board of Trade announce plans to illuminate Main Street during Yuletide. West Penn System will string ten strands of festive colored lights across key points, each strand holding thirty bulbs. Merchants support the effort by popular subscription to cover costs.

Anks E. Bailey Wyrkoiz Frank M. Hollis Taylor County Board of Trade West Penn Mounin Eneed Werkit Hollis Ted Tsing

West Penn lights planned for Saturday evening display

West Penn workers stringing strands of lights today in preparation for the setup. It is hoped the illumination will be ready to turn on Saturday evening to welcome visitors to the shops and sightseers.

West Penn

Mrs Alta Burkley Breaks Arm In Fall At Home

Mrs Alta Burkley of 109 Graham Street fell on her stairway breaking her left arm. Nine months earlier she suffered a similar accident in Beckley breaking the same arm. Friends hope for her speedy recovery.

Alta Burkley Graham Street

Delay inquest into Florida bus train crash

Crescent City Florida December 15 Inquest into a school bus train collision near Crescent City that killed 10 children and injured about 30 was postponed until tomorrow. Outcome depends on injuries to several seriously hurt.

Crescent City Fla Here

Linen suit styles for travel and sportswear

Illustrated four piece suit of woven linen suits travel or spectator wear. Shorts vary to knee length for cruise or resort use. Raglan sleeve jacket features wide collar and detachable navy bow matching the tailored blouse. Piques, seersuckers, stripes and organza fabrics feature in this season’s wardrobe.

Book Review Luncheon by Woman's Club Set at Andrews M. E. Church

The literary department of the Woman's Club will hold a book review luncheon at Andrews M. E. church Monday evening at 6 15. Mrs. P I Reed of West Virginia University's English department will be present and lecture. Members may bring friends.

Woman's Club Andrews M. E. Church P. I. Reed Department of English West Virginia University

Opening talks on $1 million loan to fund teachers

Charleston reports state officials seeking a $1,000,000 loan for 120 days at four percent discount to cover teachers salaries. About $225,000 exists in the school fund. banks respond, promising oversubscription. Governor Kump calls the response satisfactory as checks to teachers are expected by Saturday night.

Charleston Board of Public Works Talbott Kump

Board of Public Works backs plan to meet payroll

The board and finance committees of both houses approved a plan after the legislature urged the governor to borrow funds to cover payroll. The move follows several days of discussions among public works officials and lawmakers. The agreement aims to secure necessary funding without delay.

Board of Public Works Govrnor Finance Committees

Peter Hedrick 71 Former Crafton Rail Shop Foreman Dies in Florida

Messages announce the death of Peter Hedrick 71 a former Crafton Pa resident who had lived four months in Lakeland Fla He was a Presbyterian and survived by widow May two sons Burl Hedrick Gail Hedrick a daughter Mary Frances Freeman and siblings F A Hedrick and Mrs J L Rogers Burial will be in Crafton Pa Monday

Peter Hedrick Lakeland Florida Hedrick Crafton Pennsylvania Railroad Henry Martha Hedrick Grafton Fla May Hedrick Burl Hedrick Youngstown Gail Hedrick Allegheny Mary Frances Freeman Philadelphia F. A. Hedrick J. L. Rogers Faignont

Circuit court resumes Saturday in chancery matters

Circuit court is in recess until Saturday morning when minor chancery matters will be heard. On Monday morning ouster proceedings against Constable E. H. Smith will resume, and a motion for a new trial in the $19,000 coal lease damage suit by S. B. Tressler against E. H. Reppert will be heard by Judge Herbert W. Dent. A jury previously awarded $2,612.43 to the plaintiff, who asked for a new hearing after the defendant withdrew a motion for a new trial.

Circuit Court E. H. Smith S. B. Tressler E. H

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