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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1930

Page

3

Trish Leader Dies Suddenly in Dublin

Dublin reporter notes the sudden death of Major Bryan Rheo Cooper, a 46 year old Irish statesman and soldier. Cooper served in the Dail for Dublin county, was elected Conservative MP in 1910, and became Irish press censor in 1919 after succeeding Baron Decies. He drew attention years ago over a beard pledge tied to his wife's hair.

Dublin Bryan Rheo Cooper Cooper Ee Dail Baron Decies

Alabama Race Riot Continues in West Alabama Mining Town

In Fmelle Alabama the race clash escalated after a white elder tried to rescue his nephew. Four shots were fired at him by a Black assailant. Three Black residents fled into John Robertson’s house. white attackers surrounded the building. Gunfire killed Mars and Robertson. two Black occupants were wounded. The house was set aflame, two Black men burned to death. White-Black fighting persisted with no further bloodshed as a Black man believed to be a ring leader was found hanged. Clarence Boyd and Jim Ayers, both white, were injured.

Tie Boyd John Robertson Mars Robertson Alleg Clarence Boyd Fmelle Alabama Jim Ayers

Taylor American Legion drum corps fails to place at Oakland

The Taylor County American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps took part in Oakland Maryland’s allday celebration but finished without a prize. Frostburg and Cumberland claimed first and second, keeping prize money in Maryland amid entries from West Virginia and Pennsylvania. About 60 local members attended junto with Grafton and Taylor County residents. Nearby Miami and Key West Maryland were noted as possible dirigible mooring mast sites.

Taylor County American Legion Oakland Frostburg Cumberland Maryland West Virginia Pennsylvania Grafton Taylor County

Social notes from the Grafton Sentinel page

Picnic and Bridge Party hosted by One Thousand and One Club at Laugherle Park on the Cheat River with a covered dish supper at the Batson cottage. Mozart Glee Club held a kid party for Mr. and Mrs. Brand on West Boyd street with games and refreshments. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Baltimore and Ohio Veterans meets at Modern Woodman Hall July 8. A O H Lodge to meet July 7 at Knights of Columbus Hall. Miss Viola Humphreys and Mr Fred Hull wed in Pruntytown. couple to live in Bridgeport. Group D of Andrews M B Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs Bailey’s home with devotional and social hour. Mountaineer Council Jr O U A M met in Wehn Hall.

One Thousand and One Club Laugherle Park Cheat River Grafton Park C. C. Batson William Stafford J. J. Noll Wendel Ralph Kunst William Deck A. A.holt Mozart Glee Club R. L. Brand West Boyd Street Brand Gladys McDaniel Maxine Boyd Elizabeth Robinson Edith Boyd Louise Ringler Marion Virginia Lambert Avanelle McDaniel Virginia Robinson Lucille Colfer Madaline Brand Forrest Knotts Roy Hughes Earl Hughes Virgil Smallwood John Peters Junior Hughes Robert Brand Rey F. H. Hughes Baltimore and Ohio Woodman Hall Latrobe Street Ladies Aid Society of Andrews M. B. Church D. J. Bailey Walnut Street

Local notables and visitors around Grafton this week

A parade of relatives and guests visits Grafton and surrounding towns. Locally known families from Baltimore Philadelphia Cincinnati Huntington and Pittsburgh are seen at homes on Main Street and Maple Lake while area residents prepare for July events and family gatherings. Several residents travel to Fort Thomas for the Citizens Military Training Camp, and church services are announced for Sunday led by Rev. Burton of Richmond Virginia.

W. J. Necker Ren Fort Thomas Citizens Military Training Camp Hunter Rexroad Washington, Pa Suel van Rexroad West Knotts Avenue John Sleet Martha Nell Haislip Norfolk Virginia East Main Street Gay Lwshet Tunmnelton City Clarksburg Buckhannon Robert Collier Grafton W.R. Loar & Son Goldie Ridenour Cincinnati Fort Ridenour McGraw Ave Elizabeth Evang Fairmont J. Frank Wilson West Main Street Charles Litzinger Maple Lake Iva Thayer William Keener Evelyn Tapp A.demoss J. D. Bell Lloyd Loran B. Keener Edmund Hardman Douglas Powell Lawrence Planagan Moose Home Oakland Janie Barcus Nancy Hettie Nye Lula Smith Leona Tapp Parkersburg W. Va Jackson Center Gene Bartlett Young People’s Union West Virginia Pennsylvania First Baptist Church G. Bartlett No F. Kendall Brooks R. Gall Zanesville Gal E. L. Love Maple Avenue Gall Hazel Atlas Glass Company Ohio City Glenn Primm FP. A. Primm Gordon McKeen Pittsburgh E.G. McKeen West Francis Street Samuel Henze Martinsburg Robert Wittman Grand Street Frances Murphy J. B. Korte Nancy Bernard Prantytown Washington, D. C

Grafton Fourth of July Social Notes and Local Visits

A long list of regional residents and guests recounts Fourth of July activities. Mr and Mrs Morgan and son Charles return to Kingwood, Julia Barnfield visits Newburg, and Ruth plans a stay with Holt. Attendees from Cumberland, Clarksburg, Morgantown, Huntington, and other towns attend picnics, park outings, homecomings, and church events in Grafton and Oakland.

Harold Haistip Cumberland George W. Haistip Knotts Avenue Julia Barnfield India Newburg Ruby Bonatfield Walnut Street Bonafield Ruby Graham City Hospital William §. Bartlett Wheeling George W. Hatslip W. Knotts Neenue Paul Definbaugh Paul Jr Cheat River Luther Boyce Haymond Settement Grafton J. Web Davis Indian Rocks Wayne F. Combs Marion Skaggs Oakland Virginia Devers Huntington Seth Devers West Washington Street J. H. Hostler Creel Cromwell Morgantown Joe White Carol Lowe Kenneth Rosier

Hostess Bond Hosts Brash Man on WJZ Saturday Show

Bond, seen in musical comedies and films, serves as hostess in the Brash Man program. WJZ schedules no Saturday night feature, altering the usual lineup.

Eas Adieoadas Bond WJZ

Tunnelton Junior Order Holds Initiatory Service

The Tunnelton Junior Order United American Mechanics held initiatory services for E. W. Shay and C. A. McGuire and installed officers for the coming year at their weekly meeting. A large number of members attended, followed by a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John McGee of Denver. The report lists newly installed officers and attending members, with several local social notices and visits to nearby towns.

Ruth Wiles Tunnelton United American Mechanics E.W. Shay C. A. McGuire Floyd Brown B. W. Shay Floyd Shaver G. Taylor Victor Halbritter E. ‘Taylor Outsider Sentinel Inside Sentinel Harry Halbritter D. E. Watsons State Council A.c.taylor A. G. Taylor John McGee Denver C. R. McGuffle Archie Orella McConaughey Charles McConaughey John and Anna Catherine Cameron W. Va

Breakfast Em Grapefruit and Sandwiches Recipe Clips

An OCR fragment lists breakfast items and recipes including a syrupy bake topping and sandwich spread. It also includes scattered social notes about local people visiting and relatives in Kingwood, Pittsburgh, and Piedmont, plus mentions of college plans and guests.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Foundation Garments Trish Page One Marrs Whiter Wero G. T. Boyd Taylor American Miami Key West Coral Parrish Montgomery Sla.m Grafton Sentinel A. O. H. Lodge Knights of Columbus Lora Ford B. W. Perine Mary Alice Woods Betty Lee Bailey C. M. Sinsel W. R. Loar L. J. Loar R.C. McDade W. C. Barnes R C. Wood F.P. Sterling H. C. Compton M. L. Hopkins Rose Mary Alice Wood Betty Lee Bailey Mountaineer Council No. 44, Jr. O. U. A. M Wehn Hall Leonard Kirkpatrick Alcon, O Mr. Kirkpatrick C.F. Kirkpatrick Associated Press James A. Hughes Chicago Taylor County Board of Trade Leen Rust J. Walter, Jr Raymond Bolyard Clara Poling Mike Welch Anna O'Malley Loraine Peggy Kathryn King W.R, Loar & Son J W. Yates Dot Fier W. A. Woodyard Knottsville Pike F. 8 Suddarth McWilliams Missorothy, Russ Washington, D.C Helen Chadduck Burton Richmond First Baptist Leland Jerome Powell Howard H. Holt Bruce Morgan Charles Kingwood Osgood Moi Dallas Hurshman Clint Bolyard Earl. Criss J. M. Riley Everett Maier Floyd Shavers Elmer Sherren D. B. Watson Forest Wiles Everett’ ‘Wiles Charles Miller Arthur Hoffman A. C. Taylor C. G. Taylor C. B. Gustkey H. A. Bailey Charles Mitter Inez Wilkins Independence Nate Herrington Orr Good Spirit Club The Baptist Church of Independence Three Forkbridge Lee Cross Ruth Miller Harold Miller Leo Broderick Joseph Shafferman Robert Ball Orray Shay Joseph Murphy Clyde Weaver William, Durr Beulah Reed Winifred Watkins Winifred Montgomery Pretta Montgomery Beulah Strawser D.C. Mcluer Francis, Ross Tommy Catherine_Josephine John Molloy Parketaburg Thomas Pentony Leonard Spiker West James Cheshire Garland John McGreevy Joseph Piedmont Roy Orndorff Mins Hhire Ives Bryan Holmes Alexander Georgepee Sunda Richard Givelyn Sof Cecil Shay Beulah Mildred Franz Faye Coal Jordina Evertite Maier Louise Garnet Shop Burton & Randolph Sorvicr
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