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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

8

Local police arrest eight in Buckhannon area

City police held eight on the police docket for investigation including two women Shaffer and Anne Gremer from Webster Springs and Ksburg respectively and a Buckhannon man Wil Alkire. They were picked up on Latrobe street and were to be held before Mayor E Otto gh later today. Five men arrested for drunkenness or panhandling on city streets also appear on the blotter with fines of five dollars each.

Buckhannon E. Ottogh A. E. Lock Ar] Shaffer Webster Springs Anne Gremer Ksburg Low- Latrobe Street Wil' Alkire McDonald Morganman Martin Simmons Clifford Miller P. C. Brown Meade Ford

Flemington Student Fined After Accident

Paul Fleming a 19 year old Flemington High basketball star pleaded guilty to running into a school bus yesterday morning. He appeared before Magistrate Ona C Jefferys and agreed to pay a $10 fine plus costs. Bus driver Leo Moore reported the collision to State Trooper W E Murphy.

Paul Fleming Flemington High School Istrate Ona

Petition for Main Street Parking Relaxation

A petition seeks to relax the no parking ban on the north side of Main Street in Grafton. Business owners support the move, claiming lost patronage since the rule, originally loading bans, was eased to allow loading and unloading. City officials and Mayor E Otto Waugh are the targets for presentation.

E. Otto Waugh Grafton City Commission Main Street Sentinel

Slippery Roads Blamed for Accident on Grafton Fairmont Road

Slippery roads caused a minor mishap on the Grafton Fairmont road when a Grafton Fruit Market truck slid and overturned late yesterday afternoon. Driver Robert Neason of 7 West Wilford Street reported the incident from the berm this morning.

Grafton- Fairmont Grafton Robert Neason West Wilford Street

Local Truck Skids on Slick Pavement

A report notes the truck slid on a slick pavement with minimal damage and the driver uninjured. Details are incomplete but indicate a minor incident on a roadway.

Grafton Taxi Driver Fined by Magistrate

Harry Moore of Grafton Taxi pleaded guilty to speeding as a cab driver before Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys. A Route 50 crash injured Howard A. Neely of Spencer. Moore paid $10 and costs. Neely treated at Grafton City Hospital for leg, hand, and facial lacerations and discharged.

Harry Moore Grafton Taxi Company Ona C. Jefferys Route 50 Howard A. Neely Spencer Moore Neely Grafton City Hospital

Robinson Resigns From Trinity Lutheran Pastorate

Rev. Felix G. Robinson resigns as pastor of Trinity Lutheran church to take an instructor post with the Westminster choir at Princeton New Jersey.

New Ice Company Preparations in Armour Building

The City Ice company, recently incorporated, moves equipment into the Armour and Company warehouse on Beech Street this week in preparation to open an ice manufacturing plant. The building, unused since the Grafton packing branch closed years ago, is being readied for the enterprise with Fairmont capital backing the venture.

New City Ice Company Armour and Company Beech Street Grafton Fairmont Capital

Local drive urges funds amid evident need and wise leadership

Leaders cited a clear need for funds and emphasized that this year's success hinges on the community's generosity. They argue that the drive’s momentum is driven by declared obligations and the support of key figures guiding the campaign.

Red Cross praise and traffic flags urged after flood aid

A city official described spring flood relief work by the Red Cross and other charities, noting funds raised by residents and the need for coordinated efforts. He warned that boys directing traffic at intersections could cause accidents and should not be tasked with that duty. Police chief A. E. Lockard supported the use of flags by boys for safety.

Red Cross Dod Cross Mosnis

School Boy Patrols May Stop Use of Red Flags

School boy patrols may discontinue use of red flags by instruction of Kenneth Robinson. O. J. Morrison's store promotes children's coats and dresses in styles that please and at prices that please.

Kenneth Robinson O. J. Morrison's

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