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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1928

Page

8

Plan Canteen Opens To Aid Needy In Flemington Area

Plans unfold for a morning canteen in Dog Town Ingles District to distribute food, clothing, and necessities to poverty areas under Salvation Army supervision with Kiwanis backing. Captain W H Arnold coordinating at Dog Town. goal to raise at least 1500 dollars via bonds and contributions, aiding 108 listed families and sustaining through several months. Arthur G Yates treasurer. the effort, supported by Akron visitor Mrs Vertie Byerly, targets ongoing relief through weekly four dollar family stipends.

Dog Townington Salvation Army W. H. Arnold Wis Dog Town Flemington Ung Dh Wesley Evans Ways and Means Kiwanis Club Taylor County Kiwanis ‘Club Arnold Cuca Army Headquartes Latrobe Street Arthur G. Yates Kiwanis Committee

Fratboysin Row at Drama Frat Boys in Row at Drama

Two hundred delegates from the Delta Kappa Epsilon national convention gathered at a Univer sity venue in Boston to see a theatrical performance. Discontent rose as manager D. Clive ordered disruptions and a curtain fell twice before the first act ended. James Hawes, the fraternity’s national secretary, urged delegates and friends to move to the University Club after being given a “bum’s rush.” The incident sparked arguments over seating, pricing, and conduct as the delegation left the building after clashes over decorum.

Boston National Convention of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Clive James Anderson) Hawes University Club Ue Glive Iateh

King George Illness Bulletin Shows Slight Improvement

London reports two more hopeful bulletins on King George illness after earlier disturbing notes. Official wording remains cautious as doctors monitor vitals and response to treatment.

London George

Royal King Improves Slightly Amid Public Anxiety

Morning bulletin notes a quiet night for the king and a very slight improvement in his condition. Interest centers on new treatments and antiseptic solutions, with unconfirmed talk of a blood transfusion. The Prince of Wales hunted with Belvoir hounds as royal anxiety eased slightly.

Ahe Jen Americas England Prince of Wales Belvoir

Birth of son for Mr and Mrs Howard Cameron

Mr and Mrs Howard Cameron of Maple Avenue announce the birth of their son Howard Frasier who weighed seven and a half pounds. The birth occurred at the city hospital early Wednesday morning and both mother and infant are reported to be doing fine.

Howard Cameron Maple Avenue

Road Laborer Killed By Truck After Fall In Work Crew

Berkeley Springs reports the death of Thurman Unger 26 after a fall while guiding a moved blasting truck. The truck rolled over him. officials say the fall caused fatal neck injuries.

Berkeley Springs Thurman Unger Unger

Mysterious Negro Is Released From Jail

A Black man named Albert Chism, held on vague vagrancy charges a week, was released by Mayor Thomas H. Cather after police found no valid service record. He had been housed at Dayton soldiers home and displayed boisterous tendencies, causing local concern among residents.

Countty Albert Chism Enery Nism Western Front Dayton Joe Fletcher Thomas H. Cather

Two Deeds Filed In Holiday Week In County Clerk Office

Two deeds were recorded this week in the county clerk's office. In Knottsville district adjoining the Howe and Knotts farms Earl R. Carrothers sold 88 acres to Cora M. Brown. The second deed transferred John M. Thayer's interest on Dewey Avenue lot 68 Yates plat to Catherine Louise Rovlen et al for $1 and other considerations.

County Clerks Office Knottsville Howe R Absolom Knotts Waside Cora M. Brown John M. Thayer Dewey Avenue Yates Catherine Louise Rovlen

Six Firemen and Guest Hurt in Strand Hotel Fire

In Pittsburgh on December 29, six firemen and a hotel guest were injured when a fire trapped several guests wearing nightclothes at the Strand Hotel. The blaze confined to the first floor damaged a restaurant and a small shop, with losses estimated at $10,000.

Pittsburgh Strand

Repairs complete on old city water tank on St Johns Street

Work begun a week ago on the water tank atop St Johns Street finished yesterday though the reservoir will not be in service for several more days. A prior list and shifted foundation forced halving the tank, with foundation stones out of line. Wither and Robinson conducted the repairs, replacing stone supports with concrete. City officials consider further strengthening while awaiting spring, and final tests for the new filter plant are hoped within the next week to 10 days.

Old City St. Johin Street Wither Robinson

Pastor held after missing prayer meeting at church

Last Wednesday night, Wise failed to appear for a scheduled prayer meeting at the church sparking a police search at the request of J. K. Shields the parent of the missing girl. Church officials said Wise was involved but details were unavailable.

Wise J. K. Shields Mis Girl

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