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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1935

Page

6

Funeral services held for Mrs Wable of Pine Run

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Alie Eve Rhodes Wable 47 of Pine Run who died Friday from a heart ailment. She was daughter of James E. Rhodes and Marguerite Rhodes Wable, married James W. Wable in 104. Survived by seven children Grace Chambers Walter Wable Charles James Dorothy Betty Jean and Marguerite Goodwin with five grandchildren Earl Jean Paul Leanna Fay and Johnny. She lived in Pine Run 26 years worshiped at the Church of the Brothers. Burial in Terra Alta cemetery.

Alie Eve Rhodes Waple Pine Run Betty Jean Marguerite Goodwin Terra Alta Hazel Wable Daniel Rhodes Wellsville Joseph Rhodes Rodemere Junior Rhodes Mount Morris Florence Bucklew Redemers Jennie Keller Earl Jean Paul Leanna Fay Chambers Johnny Goodwin Church of the Brothers Terra Alta Cemetery

Weekend Police Roundup Ends With Multiple Public Drunks

City officers arrested numerous individuals Saturday and Sunday for intoxication in public. Mayor E Otto Waugh presided in police court, finding several guilty and issuing fines or orders to leave town for transients. Those tried included Cecil Hershman Albert Calston Harry Wolfe Don Mayle A D Clark and Richie with varying outcomes and bonds.

E. Otto Waugh Cecil Hershman Lsted Main Street Albert Calston Harry Wolfe Riverside Drive Herbert Hoffman John Monroe Don Mayle West Grafton D. Clark Batrobe Street Richie Washington Street Herb Sutherland Mayoragh

J C Sturms Passes Away At Millersville

James Clinton Sturms aged 84 died at his home in Millersville from paralysis after several strokes. Born August 24 1850 in Taylor county he was a lumberman and Methodist. Survived by wife Susan Knotts Sturms children B C McDaniel Floyd A Strums John K Sturms C C Sturms Mrs Claude Luzader and Mrs Earl Ward plus grandson Paul Ward and brothers Clarence and Odhis. Funeral at Knottsville M E Church with interment Knottsville cemetery.

James Clinton Sturms Millersville John Sturms Minerva Curry Taylor County Susan Knotts B.C. McDaniel Grafton Floyd A. Strums Wheeling F. C. Colebank John K. Sturms C. C. Sturms Claude Luzader Knottsville Earl Ward Paul Ward Sturms

State Police Reorganized in Charleston Plan

Charleston July 1 almost complete reorganization of the state police department under way with a 50 motorcycle road patrol opening. Superintendent P D Shingleton said the plan should be carried out this month and a new company will be formed at Elkins with nearly 30 detachment posts. Promotions under review, names to be announced in a few days. first captain to head the new company, potentially no new lieutenants.

Charleston P. D. Shingleton Elkins Shingleton Shingelton

Delegates Return To Grafton From Parley

Five locals returned to Grafton yesterday after spending days in St Louis as delegates from the Mononga division to the relief department.

Grafton St. Louis

Five Japanese Arrested For Rebelling Near Peiping

Reuters dispatch from Peiping reports five Japanese captured 20 miles southeast of Peiping by Chinese militia amid a Chinese army revolt. They are to be turned over to the Japanese embassy by the military council for severe punishment.

London Reuters Peiping Military Council

Offer turned down by Duce in Ethiopian dispute

London reports Capt Anthony Eden told the House of Commons that Mussolini refused a British proposal to cede a strip of British Somaliland to Ethiopia to ease the Italo Ethiopian disagreement. Eden said the plan offered no concessions in return except grazing rights and Mussolini could not accept it as a basis for settlement.

London Anthony Eden House of Commons Mussolini Italy Great Britain Ethiopia League of Nations Rome Paris George Lansbury Labor Party Eden British Somaliland

Pyrotechnics Ready For July 4th Display

A chaotic July 1 incident in Elm Grove leaves Laura Wadley, 20, hospitalized after a fatal beating during a quarrel. Police report indicate Rufus Bellamy was arrested as Ralph H. Cline leads the investigation into the shooting and mine-related disturbance near Thayer's hill at 9 o'clock Thursday evening.

Wheeling Ising Elm Grove Laura Wadley Taylor County Thayer's Hill Ralph H. Cline Rufus Bellamy

Display planned for Elton fireworks show

Cline announced a display at Elton Maryland with roughly 120 dollars worth of fireworks purchased from Victory Fireworks and Specialty Company last year funds. Aerial and ground fireworks will be used and, barring bad weather, should make a pleasing display with rain contingency to the first clear evening after.

Victory Fireworks and Specialty Company Elton Cline

New Fiscal Year Of State Starts Today

Charleston reports the state's new fiscal year begins today with Governor Kump calling West Virginia’s financial condition highly satisfactory. Budget director Frank C. Horn says actual figures will be available tomorrow.

Charleston Kump West Virginia Frank C. Horn

Gilmer County to Vote On Wet and Dry Issue

The Rev W W Sutton head of the dry forces in Gilmer county said he would present to the county court today a petition with enough names to require a local option election on liquor sales in Gilmer County Glenville July 1 (4").

Glenville W. W. Sutton Dry Forces Gilmer County

Highly Prized Swan Dead in Wheeling Park

In Wheeling on July 1, officials found one of the city’s two prized baby swans dead in a park. The throat was cut and attendants blamed a weasel for the fatal injury, prompting concerns over park wildlife safety.

Wheeling Park Wheeling

Ex-State Policeman Becomes Charleston Chief of Police

Frank Gibson of Beckley, former state police lieutenant, is named Charleston chief of police by Mayor D. Boone, succeeding John Britton. The appointment takes effect today in the capital city.

Charleston Frank Gibson Beckley John Britton D. Boone Dawson

Do It Yourself Door Refinishing with Electric Sander

Readable ad offering DIY door refinishing using an electric sander. Rental available with or without operator, listed under PAINTING PAPERING and contact Robert B. Powell at phone 777.

Robert B. Powell

Uncertain Taylor County FERA Relief Plans

In Taylor County the FERA program shifts to local handling under Progress Administration. W Frey reports the current allotment is 68 percent of last month’s, with May’s being 20 percent higher, prompting possible removal of relief clients and reduced payments. The administrator hopes dropped workers find work at the federal dam above Grafton City Park.

Taylor County East Main Street FERA Charleston W. Frey Frey Federal Dam Grafton City Park

Routine Business Up Before County Court

County court spent most of the morning approving bills and appointments. An official from the state road commission announced county equipment loaned for regional construction is available for county use, including two tractors, two stone crushers, and two steam rollers.

Taylor County Court State Road Commission

Glenn's Pain-Well Tonic claims health boost for all

An advertisement touts Glenn's Pain-Well Tonic made from Tron Citrates and Elixir of Native Herbs. It promises relief for fatigue and constipation and urges readers to buy a bottle to feel better and look good.

Glenn

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