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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1935
Page
2
Lost items described include a ladies wrist watch between Methodist Protestant church and B and O station and a gold plated link bracelet with an emblem. Reward offered for return to the Sentinel. Contact the Sentinel office with details to claim reward.
Mary Katherine Phillips died at her son Charles Phillips home in South Philippi after a short illness from pneumonia. Born June 1, 1865 she lived most of her life in Barbour county. Funeral held Sunday at Clemtown church with Rev S A Jessee officiating. burial at Clemtown cemetery. Survived by children Mrs Sherman Kane Ernest Phillips Clem C Phillips Charles C Phillips and Mrs Mabel L Francis.
A former Grafton couple now in Ballymagorry County Tyrone Ireland sent Christmas cards to old friends containing a calendar. William Kimmel displays his card showing holidays Ash Wednesday Good Friday Easter Whit Bank Christmas Boxing Day. The Nassos couple once ran a successful Grafton restaurant and now operate a general merchandise business.
Bluefield police arrested Ray Fisher, 31, on a charge of shooting with intent to kill after a bullet fired by Fisher struck his mother, Dora Fisher, 60, in the arm. Police say the weapon was aimed at Fisher's brother in law, Earl Nicewander.
A dense listing of radio programs across networks NBC CBS WJZ WGN and more detailing show titles performers and times from 5:30 P M through midnight and into Sunday 12:30 A M. Notable entries include Clara Lu and Em Orphan Annie Beatrice Osgood Buck Rogers and Captain Tim stories with various orchestras and vocalists listed.
An old classified notice lists sale items including baby grand pianos from Chickering A B Chase and Lindeman with balance due terms, used uprights priced 28 to 67 dollars, rebuilt players at 79.50, and new studio models with weekly terms. Also offers a Webster house for sale at 1 200 dollars and mentions C A House Company Wheeling at 1126 Main Street.
The Grand street home of Berlin Saffel was the scene yesterday evening for a drunken and disturbing the peace charge against Otha Bunner. He faced conflicting stories at arraignment with Saffel claiming Bunner invaded his home and refused to depart while Bunner alleged Saffel was intoxicated and that Bunner was invited and offered a drink. Bunner said Saffel had moonshine liquor. Saffel admitted liquor but denied contraband. The mayor postponed the matter to 3 p m to allow Saffel’s mother and sister to attend. Earlier, John Mitchell was arrested for being drunk at home and released on $5 bond.
Police investigate damage to C. W. Mane ar’s tar at 215 W Wilford Street Fairmont as youths with small rifles shoot in the area. In Philippi a trooper raid nets three businessmen and 11 slot machines confiscated by Captain George Skeen and 11 state troopers.
Shelton Washington December 16 A Lumber mill worker Osborn 28 Irish aims to win the Burlington liar contest again this year He vows to tell a new truthfully false tale as 4 500 candidates seek the 1936 championship The last year’s winner recalled a cliff mule ride and a shouted whoa that ended safely He performs in a home talent show titled Follies of 1936 and promises a truthful account of how to lie
Pope Pius XII names 20 new cardinals including Ralph L. Hayes who was named rector of the American college at Rome. The red hats will be conferred in a secret session and publicly in St. Peter's on Thursday. The pope asks the assembled princes for their opinion before the elevation and appoints papal heralds to notify them.
A dam worker pleaded guilty before Mayor E. Otto Waugh to a charge of drunk and fighting, receiving a ten day jail sentence in municipal court late Saturday after the Friday night clash. The court result followed a string of disturbances and local legal action.
The swift Japanese coup appears to seize vital Tangku railway yards and Kalgan in Hopeh, with forces controlling both ends of a 200 mile front. Peiping sees renewed clashes as student protests against a semi autonomous Chahar Hopeh government continue and a Hopeh Chahar political council meeting is delayed.
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