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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1938

Page

3

Marriage Announced for Phyllis Goff and Kenneth Strader

Mr and Mrs J B Goff announce the marriage of their daughter Phyllis to Kenneth Strader son of Corp and Mrs Fred Strader of West Wilford Street. The ceremony was conducted November 27 by Rev Lois Strader in the United Brethren parsonage. Phyllis a local high school graduate and former assistant librarian. Kenneth a Webster Springs High School graduate of 1933. They will reside on Barrett Street.

J. B. Goff Phyllis Kenneth Strader Corp Fred Strader West Wilford St Lois Strader United Brethren Parsonage Webster Springs High School Strader Barrett Street

Social Calendar of Late December in Latrobe and Nearby

The social calendar lists events from December 22 to January 2 including lodge meetings at 7 30 p m at Latrobe street Recreation center, a Christmas party for Youth Temperance Council, a pageant at West Main Street M E church, first Presbyterian church hostess gatherings, DAR Christmas party at 23 Washington Street, Woman's Benefit Association meeting with officer installation at Redmen's hall, and a covered dish supper with gift exchange.

P. H. C. Lodge Youth Temperance Council Latrobe Street The West Main Street M. E T. W. Heironimus Rhea Fisher A. A. Miller William D. Fisher First Presbyterian Church Heironimus East Washington Street Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Daughters of the American Revolution J. N. Tregellas Waiteington Street Grace Wolfe Woman's Benefit Association Redmen’s Hall Margaret Marvin

Christmas Program At Lucretia School By 4 H Club

Lucretia school presented a Christmas program Wednesday afternoon at 1 o clock attended by many parents and friends. The event directed by Sylvia Marie Williams featured recitations songs and a visit from Santa Claus who helped with gifts.

Lucretia 4-H Club Sylvia Marie Williams Betty Joan Kirkpatrick Geraldine Williams Helen Miller Ruby Mason Bertha Martin Charles Kisor Dolores Elaine Roy Ruby Nestor Betty Jean DeMoss Donald Lee Mason Betty Farrance Thelma Williams Jesus Christ Is

Holiday Visits and Local Medical News In Grafton

Mr and Mrs J B Leamon left Priday for Pittsburgh to spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs Bernard Stairs and their daughter. Charles Englehardt of Charleston arrived to visit relatives. Art Stutler of St John Street underwent major surgery at City Hospital. Ralph Lantz returned home to Knottsville Road after confinement at City Hospital. Mrs Nettie Beverlin of Walnut Street broke her hip Friday and was admitted to City Hospital. Miss Merya Tregellas of Baltimore will visit grandmother Mrs J N Tregellas in Washington Street over the holidays. she is daughter of Leland Tregellas.

Charles Englehardt Charleston Art Stutler St. John Street City Hospital Ralph Lantz Knottsville Road Nettie Beverlin Walnut ' Stret Merya Tregellas Baltimore Grafton J. N. Tregellas Washington Street Leland. Tregellas

Son Held For Slaying Dad in Lewisburg

In Lewisburg on December 23 Seldon H. McClintic 44 a member of a prominent Greenbrier County family was shot and killed by his son Earl McClintic 22 who claimed self defense The elder McClintic had been drinking and quarrelsome leading to his son going upstairs for a rifle The son was released on bond pending further investigation The victim was brother to Dr J F McClintic former warden of the state penitentiary

Lewisburg Seldon H. McClintic Greenbrier N. L. Sidebottom Rader's Valley Earl McClintic J. F. McClintic State Penitentiary Sidebottom Barl McClintic Side Earl McClintic

Oil company suit filed over burn injury in Charleston

Staten Hunt, 17, filed a $5 000 damage suit against South Penn Oil Co claiming gasoline leaked from adjacent tanks caused a drip gasoline pool to ignite after he dropped a lit match October 7. The incident occurred on the highway near Charleston.

Charleston Staten Hunt South Penn Oil Company Hunt

Gimp Snyder Found Guilty of Attempted Murder

Martin Snyder known as The Gimp was convicted of attempting to murder pianist Myrl Alderman at Alderman's Hollywood Hills home on Oct. 15. Jury acquitted him of aiming at Ruth Etting and his daughter Edith. Kidnapping charge dropped. Sentencing up to 20 years. Snyder showed momentary emotion then kept composure. Etting and Edith expressed no malice, while Snyder wished them a merry Christmas. Alderman step in after trial with alimony increase and fan mail noted.

Los Angeles Martin Ruth Etting Miss Etting Edith Snyder Alderman Snyder Jerry Giesler Edith Miss Eting Miss Snyder George D. Muray Chicago

Alderman’s wife wins court order for higher child support

Alma Alderman secured a court order raising monthly child support from 40 to 65 dollars for their 14 month old Norma. The legal action highlights ongoing strain amid other political talks and international conference efforts.

Alderman Alma Norma

Shroyer Couple Welcome First Child At City Hospital

Mr and Mrs Allen Shroyer of route 5 are parents to a 5 pound 10 ounce daughter born Friday morning at the city hospital. The newborn is unnamed and this is the couple’s first child.

Allen Shroyer Route 5 City Hospital

Tree Stealer Is Murdered in Ohio Farm Shooting

Elyria Ohio December 23 1931 William Case an 84 year old farmer shot and killed William Rousseau 37 and seriously wounded Minnie Rousseau 29 after they began cutting an evergreen on Case’s farm near Grafton while Case protected his trees. Case held without charge.

Elyria William Case William Rousseau Rousseau Minnie Case Santa Claus Carl Finegan American

Auctioneer at 84 cashes in on youth investment

The text notes that at age 84 he was cashing in on investments from his youth, while describing Rousseau as a trick driver.

Rousseau

Lon H. Kelly Death Victim In Charleston

Lon H. Kelly aged 57, former president of the West Virginia state bar association and a longtime figure in state politics, died at 6 a m after a long illness. A former district attorney and Rotary district governor, he had recently undergone surgery in New York and suffered a relapse. He served as assistant U S district attorney, district attorney, and held Masonry leadership including grand master from 1910 to 1912. Survived by his widow and other relatives.

Charleston Lon H. Kelly State Bar Association West Virginia Kelly Rotary New York Braxton Washington and Lee University College of Law Braxton County Sutton U. S Masons Masonic Order Order Naw

Local Firm Partner Named In Charleston Notice

Robert G. Kelly and son Slawyer are cited in a Charleston notice naming Joe W. Savage and Miss Kelly as the two daughters. The text notes Kelly was a partner in the Brown, Jackson 4 Knight firm.

Robert G. Kelly. Slawyer Joe W. Savage Miss Kelly Charleston Kelly Brown, Jackson 4 Knight

Agencies face June 30 expiration of key programs

The article notes several federal programs and authorities expiring next June including the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and the surplus commodities program. Secretary Morgenthau signals possible extended support beyond June 30, while taxes and financing limits for projects face renewal questions amid broader wartime budget concerns.

Nion Finance Corporation Hoover Roosevelt Morgenthau Treasury Algo Commodity Credit Corp Oi Surplus Commodities Corp Electric Home Senate

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