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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1936

Page

8

Accused Car Thief Flees After Jail Break In Philippi

Eula Male twenty five fled Barbour county Jail when Jailer George D. Kines came to serve breakfast. Police and county officers pursue across Chestnut Ridge after Male, who was awaiting grand jury action on auto theft charges linked to the Moorehead vehicle. Former convict with prior jail terms, she disappeared as door opened.

Philippi George D. Kines Barbour County Eula Male Chestnut Ridge V. W. R. Moorehead Chestnutidge Church M. Love McDaniel Kines H.D. Ancell

State Bar Head Honored By Martinsburg Lawyers

President Harry W. Byrer of the State Bar association was honored at a Berkeley County banquet by Morgan and Jefferson County bar groups. Speakers included Clarence E. Martin and Judge Decatur H. Rodgers. Byrer, a general attorney for the Baltimore and Ohio railroads, previously served as an assistant U S district attorney.

Martinsburg Harry W. Byrer State Bar Association Berkeley County Morgan Jefferson County Berkeley Clarence E. Martin Decatur H. Rodgers Byrer Baltimore and Ohio U. S

State Police School Planned in January

West Virginia state police officers will attend a January school at Jackson's Mill starting January 4. The program splits 50 men into four two week classes, totaling four sessions. Corporal L. W. Emrick of the local detachment may join the first class.

West Virginia Jackson's Mill L. W. Emrick

Police raid nets poolroom owner and five players

Chief A E Lockard led a city police raid on the Prosperity poolroom at 10:15 last night. Earl Hickman proprietor arrested and charged with running a gambling game. Five players named D M Jackson R S Smithers Henry Davis Elwood Brown Duke Turner arrested. Hickman pleaded guilty and paid 25 dollars plus 5 dollars for each participant. Police say other locations were watched and one raid yielded no incriminating evidence.

A. E. Lockard Prosperity Poolroom Earl Hickman Hickman

Grim Holiday Grips Madrid at Christmastide Front

In Madrid area trenches northwest of the city the grim Christmas mood grows as Socialist militiamen fear insurgent attacks on key lines. The government says 15 shells hit the capital during a long range bombardment centering on the telephone building while civilians donate clothing, shoes, books and other gifts for the militia. The aid effort includes 50,000 pounds pork, 10,000 pounds fruit, 100,000 cigarettes and 100,000 cigars for soldiers.

Madrid el Escorial

Elzins Advertises Men’s Bulky Semi-Baguette Models

The copy promotes durable Elzins footwear styled as bulky, masculine models for men. It highlights accuracy and dependability and urges shoppers to visit today. It also mentions a convenient lay away plan and references Santa’s advice.

Santa

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