Train Derailment Disrupts Baltimore and Ohio Route
A major wreck near Walker, Wood County, halted Baltimore and Ohio passenger and freight service on the main line. A 100 ton landslide and a fast freight derailed about 45 cars, harming the track but causing no serious injuries. Spokesmen said trains No. 11 and 12 will pass through, with extensive wrecking and detour repairs expected to take days. Nellie Katsan, a former Grafton resident, died at 31 in Huntington, Ohio, leaving a husband Perry Katsan and infant daughter Jennifer. She had ties to Grafton churches and Marshall College. Funeral services are planned in Huntington with burial at Woodmere Cemetery.
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H. F. Lydick
B&o
No Dolls Wanted By One Youngster Letter to Santa
The Oneida Daily Dispatch reports a letter to Santa signed by 4-year-old Barry Biggar from Oneida New York stating Sign me up for everything but the dolls The note mentions a practical typewriter as part of the era context and dates back to 1873 Ilion New York origin.
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Oneida Daily Dispatch
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Barry Biggar
Evacuation Slowed At Port Said Amid Violence Toll
Britain and France paused evacuations at Port Said to recover from a weekend of violence described as merciless as Egyptian commandos killed at least 100 people. The fighting followed an attack that sparked a deadly confrontation and hampered relief efforts in the city.
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Port Said
Egypt
Thieves Take Workers Tools In Grafton Incident
Grafton resident Troy Kirkpatrick reported theft of his parked pickup tools and work gear after thieves used a possible inside door entry. Clyde DeBarr, acting police chief, said a locked truck door was bypassed and a window left slightly open. Items stolen included overalls sweater gloves lantern screwdrivers pipe wrenches and pliers.
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Grafton
Clyde DeBarr
Troy Kirkpatrick
Boyd Street
DeBarr
Bean Re-elected Senate President and Fire Company Chief
Moorefield attorney and state senator Ralph J. Bean was unopposed for re-election today as president of the state Senate and was also re-elected president of the Moorefield Volunteer Fire Company at its annual meeting last week. L. L. McConnel was named first
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Moorefield
Ralph J. Bean
State Senate
Former Preston Sheriff Rites Set At Bruceton
Jesse H. Benson age 68 of Bruceton Mills died suddenly Saturday in Harrisonburg Virginia. He served as Preston County sheriff from 1948 to 1982 and earlier was a deputy in the 1940s. Born July 16 1888 in Preston County he was a member of IOOF lodge and Hopewell Baptist Church. Surviving widow Ethel Benson one son Benard Bruceton Mills one daughter Beryl Dence Kingwood two brothers Robert Bruceton Mills Thaddeus Pisa. Funeral Tuesday at 2 40 pm at Bruceton Methodist Church with Rev C H Marlow and Rev H H Sleving officiating. Burial in Shady Grove Cemetery.
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Preston County
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Pr County
Henry Clay
Mar. Brown Benson
Lodge
Hopewell Baptist Church
Ethel Benson
Vandals Sack Grafton High Rest Room
Police report that unknown individuals broke into Grafton Senior High between midnight and Friday night, trashing a rest room and causing $7 to $10 in property damage. Entry was likely via a basement door and investigation continues.
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Grafton
City Vandalism Probe Focuses on Rest Room Destruction
Chief Clyde DeBarr said a bread knife was found lodged in a door lock and the girls rest room was the main spot for destruction. Various items were destroyed and the rest room uttered. DeBarr said it was believed girls were involved. Doors stood open when janitors reported Saturday morning. Investigators are pursuing several leads.
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DeBarr
Vice President and C C Ressen Named Chief
The article notes that vice president and C. C. Ressen were elected to the position of chief. Details on the organization, election date, and subsequent duties are not provided in the available text.
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Covington
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Indianapolis
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Huntington
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Woodmere
Rebold Funeral Home
Cheveiot
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