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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1936

Page

8

Principals In Session Discuss PTA Goals In Taylor County

At Grafton High School the Elementary Principals association of Taylor County held its regular meeting with 14 of 17 principals present. Four ten minute talks covered PTA formation cooperation aims duties of members and suggested programs. Officers include Kenneth Haun as president and F D Robinson as vice president.

Elementary Principals’ Association of Taylor County Grafton High School PTA Robinson Kenneth Robinson William Grimes Kenneth Haun Bohrbaugh Schol R. Virgil Bohrbaugh Simpson Rohrbough F. D. Robinson

Second Sections Planned On Many B. & O. Trains

Ronald Knotts secretary and treasurer reports second sections will be added to passenger trains Nos 1 3 12 and 25 to handle Christmas traffic. C Luther Ford chief clerk says these sections start December 18 and run to December 24 with meetings held on the tid Tuesday of each month.

Ronald Knotts Luther Ford Ford

Wise bidding and defense in a bridge contract

A Central Press bridge column analyzes a well paired bidding duo. West passes on five in minor suits, defenders counter a cautious declarer plan, and clever play by South and North defeats a potential game. The piece praises precise defense turning a likely win into a loss for the declarer.

Mayhem case dismissed in San Francisco

Maryon Cooper Hewitt will not be returned from New Jersey for prosecution on a conspiracy to commit mayhem charge. District Attorney Brady said the case was dropped as her daughter Ann Cooper Hewitt would be an unwilling witness. The charge arose from testimony that Miss Hewitt was tricked into an operation that left her sterile. Doctors Boyd and Tillman were acquitted of the charges.

San Francisco Maryon Cooper Hewitt New Jersey Matthew Brady Ann Cooper Hewitt Brady Miss Hewitt Ciarg Russell Tyler

Arrest of Athlete Is Planned After Crash

A minor collision on the Flemington Simpson highway in the morning will likely lead to the arrest of Paul Fleming aged 19 a Flemington High School basketball star State Trooper W E Murphy stated Fleming followed a county school bus driven by Leo Moore The bus stopped and Fleming either attempted to pass or failed to stop and he crashed into the left rear fender of the bus About 1 damage to property was done.

Flemington-Simpson Paul Fleming Flemington

Japanese Federation names Matahiko president

Tokyo December 15 Lieut General Matahiko Oshima was elected president of the Japanese Amateur Athletic Federation for the buildup to the 12th Olympiad in 1930. Prince Iyesato Tokugawa is slated for appointment to chairmanship of the Olympic organizing committee.

Tokyo Japan Matahiko Oshima Amateur Athletic Federation Iyesato Tokugawa

Goodwill Radio Court Barred By New York

New York appellate division of the state supreme court bans lawyers from answering legal questions or giving opinions through publicity media including newspapers or radio. Effective immediately the ruling labels such acts as professional misconduct and subject to discipline. The decision followed a complaint about attorneys advertising in the Goodwill part of the air.

Goodwill Radio New York Appellate Division State Supreme Court Rulng

President Roosevelt Returns to Work After Buenos Aires Trip

President Roosevelt arrives at the White House after a 12,000 mile 28 day journey aboard the USS Indianapolis from Charleston and attends a brief funeral for his bodyguard August Gus in the East Room. He enters a busy pre Christmas schedule with conferences on the congressional program budget and cabinet changes while expressing high hopes for the inter American peace conference.

Washington Roosevelt Buenos Aires Gennerich White House August “Gus Mr. Roosevelt Charleston D. C Indianapolis

End Pain and Delay Remedy Offers Quick Relief

End pain and delay with fast acting relief medicine. Often relieves stubborn delays in 2 to 5 days. Powerful yet safe and harmless. Complete treatment 98 cents. Grafson Drug and Chemical Company advertises the lowest price in town.

Grafson Drug & Chemical Company Grafton Drug & Chemical Company

Fall from roof kills man in Kenova West Virginia

In Kenova West Virginia on December 16 a 63 year old tinsmith named Frank Buyless fell from the roof of a two story house and died at the scene.

Kenova W. Va Frank Buyless

Christmas Seal Sale Seen as Promising for Taylor County

Frank M. Hollis Jr., president of the Taylor County Christmas Seal association, predicted a very successful campaign this year as receipts from the mat campaign reached 8849 dollars. He notes daily mail keeps increasing funds and anticipates more before Christmas. About 1,200 households received red seals, priced at $2.95 and $5.00, with children’s colors and Shirley Temple items also mentioned.

Frank M. Hollis, Jr Taylor County Tusercalosi. Association Mat Hollis

Christmas Candy Assortment From Whitman Martha Washington

A local ad promotes a fine selection of candy for Christmas. It features Whitman Martha Washington and Joan Manning brands with prices from 25 cents to 85 dollars. Customers are invited to inquire for the best quality holiday treats.

Whitman Martha Washington Joan Manning

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