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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1929

Page

5

Little Black Clock Takes First Train Ride Adventure

In a vivid train journey, Ohn, Peggy, and the Little Black Clock ride the first Midnight Flyer leaving the station. They sit with the engineer as crowds watch from the platform while the countryside glides by, contrasting train speed with past airplane travel and marveling at futuristic travel.

Ohn Peggy Theindow John Mita Ant Te Station Ates

Man slays wife and daughter then commits suicide in Garden City

William F. Denzer killed his wife Minnie and mother-in-law Mrs Amelia Denzer at their Garden City home before shooting himself as Garden City police chief Paul A. Lanze arrived. Denzer’s son-in-law Clarence Snelling found the bodies and notified authorities. The incident followed a reported crisis and occurred in December.

Beteate Garden City William F. Denzer Denzer Clarence Snelling Minnie M Rs Amelia Denzer Snelling Paul A. Lanze Garden Ity Ange Jeer

Webster Man 82 Marries Fifth Time Bride Fifty Five

Springs Dec 18 The county court issued a marriage license to B Mele of Diana and Mrs Ra S Duncan of Cowen The groom is 82 and this will be his fifth marriage The bride is 64 The couple plan to live in Diana and start their new life together

Webster Springs B. Mele Diana Ra S. Duncan Cowen Nelwill

SHTER OF COBB 18 SEEKING DIVORCE

Elizabeth Cobb Chapman mother of Irvin S. Cobb seeks a divorce from Chapman. She arrived here years ago and admitted today she would have sought a divorce after meeting the residence requirement, but declined further discussion of her affairs.

Shter OF Cobb Elizabeth Cobb Chapman Irvin S. Cobb Chapman

Postal force increased for rush days in Grafton

Grafton city post office staff expanded on a record day as several new clerks joined, following the call to mail early. Postmaster A Leuthardt announced that packages and mail volume rose, with new clerks Dominick Frank Pierce West Virginia Carl A Wyles Kingwood Howard Martin J L Patton and Robert Reese all of Grafton newly added from the October civil service exams. Leather Goods and Novelties for Christmas at Turner's.

Grafton City Secral A. Leuthardt Leuthardt Grafton Dominick, Frank, Pierce West Virginia Carl A. Wyles Kingwood Howard Martin J. L. Patton Robert Reese

Former Grafton Resident Passes Away In Akron Ohio

Mrs. Nannie Elizabeth McDonald colored died yesterday from heart trouble at her son’s home in Akron Ohio. She recently moved from Grafton to Akron and planned burial here. Survived by sons Charles Theodore Sylvester and daughters Ethel McDonald Bailey and Cora McDonald Jones a sister Jora Jackson of Grafton. Funeral arrangements in progress. body to be brought for local burial accompanied by her sons.

Nannie Elizabeth McDonald Arkon Ohio Grafton Akron Charles Theodore Sylvester Frank McDonald Ethel McDonald Baily Cora McDonald Jones Jora Jackson

Mrs. W. D. Burgess Dies in Tulsa Wreck

Mrs. W. D. Burgess of Tulsa Oklahoma formerly Miss Gertrude Litzinger of Grafton died in an automobile accident near Kansas City Missouri yesterday. She was visiting her Kansas City daughter when the crash occurred details of the death are not learned. She was the daughter of the late Captain D A Litzinger a pioneer Grafton builder. She grew up in Grafton but later moved west. Her sisters Miss Emma and Miss Tede Litzinger leave tonight for Tulsa to attend the funeral.

W. D. Burgess Tulsa Oklahoma Gertrude Litzinge Grafton Kansas City Burgess D. A. Litzinger Emma Tede Litzinger

Automobile Owners Warned To Obtain New Plates

State Trooper H. K. Debendorfer announces that automobile owners must apply for 1930 plates immediately or be unable to operate after December 31 under the new state law. The warning emphasizes timely purchase to avoid arrest under the updated registration requirements.

H. K. Debendorfer State Law Enforcement

Teachers Will Receive Checks Before Holidays

Teachers of Grafton and Taylor county schools will be paid their regular monthly pay on December 20, prior to dismissal for the holidays, as announced by the school executives.

Grafton Taylor County

Law and Order Reigns With No Arrests Made

No arrests were reported from any law enforcement departments today, setting another quiet day in the city and county as officers announced. A radio offer promises a $10 first payment to join Haymond's Xmas Radio Club at 240-2.

Haymond Xmas Xmas Radio Club

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