Personal notices from Grafton area inform on visits and travel
Rev Frank Turvander of the First Presbyterian in Clarksburg attends a regional church committee meeting. Mrs Hazel and daughter Janne from Morgantown visit Mrs Sisler’s family in Grafton. Ida Allender returns from Westminster and Baltimore to be with James Herman-Allender. Laura Reese returns home after visiting Cadiz Ohio with Mae Baker. Ella Barber leaves for Niles Ohio to visit family, returning August 1. A T Orr of Salt Lake City visits her mother in Grand Street. Oliver Montgomery and Kenneth Trimble attend Mrs Nelson Howard’s funeral at Haymond Settlement. The Trimble couple plan trips to Belington and Grafton. E H Davis and sister Anna Garrett go to Clarksburg for business. Fred Pitzer, Henry McKinley, Sell Ogden and M A Palmer guests at West Knotts avenue. Walter Williams and family spend the holiday in Weston with Bernard Lilly. Baltimore visitors John Henderson family return home after Fourth of July stay with L M Knight. Anna Sinclair and children return from Ohio visits. Robert Smith family and nearby Pittsburgh guests rent the E W Walters log cabin at Grafton Park for two weeks. Anna Korte of Maple avenue improves from pneumonia and sits up. Friends note her convalescence.
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Frank Turvander
First Presbyterian Church
Clarksburg
Hazel
Janne
Morgantown
Grafton
Sisler
Lee Bennett
Ida Allender
Westminster
Med
Baltimore
James’ Herman-Allender
Laura Lee Reese
Mae Baker
Cadiz
Ohio
Ella Barber
Maple Avenue
Niles
C. G. Crandon
A. 'T. Orr
Sal Lake City
Utah
T. J. Moran
Grand Street
Oliver Montgomery
Knotts Avenue
Nelson Howard
Haymond Settlement
Harold Trimble
Huntington
Kenneth Trimble
Belington
E. H. Davis
Anna Garrett
Fred Pitzer
Henry Mckinley
Elkins
Sell Ogden
Parsons
M. A. Palmer
West Knotts Avenue
Walter Williams
Williams, Jr
Mildred Williams
Harry White
Loveland Addition
Weston
Bernard Lilly
John Henderson
Charles Lambert
Harold
Annie Engelking
L. M. Knight
West Main Street
R. V. Knight
Anna Sinclair
Clark
Anna Maxine
Ohi
Robert Smith
Gloria
Tedball
Pittsburgh
E. W. Walters
Grafton Park
Anna Korte
Red Wing Club Social Evening at Mrs Parkhill Home
Red Wing Club enjoyed bunco with three tables, high scores by Mrs Harold Haislip and Mrs Ruby Carroll and a consolation prize to Mrs Nellie Trader. Mrs A V Parkhill hosted a dainty refreshment course, planning next meeting for August at Mrs Fred McFarland's Grand Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Wing Chil
A.V. Parkhill
Gay St
Red Wing Clubee
Fred McFarland
Grand Street
Birth of Barbara Davis in June at Walter Reed Hospital
Mrs I J Davis of West Main Street announces the arrival of a granddaughter, Barbara, born June 28 to Mr and Mrs Earl M Davis at Walter Reed Hospital Washington DC. Both mother and baby are doing well. The father works for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Davis
West Main Street
Barbara
Jane Davis
Earl M. Davis
Walter Reid Hospital
Washington, D.C
Birth Announcement for Dalton Baby Near Knottsville
Mr and Mrs Troy Dalton of near Knottsville welcomed an eight and a half pound baby boy born Tuesday June 5. The newborn remains unnamed. The mother formerly Miss Lucille Mayles of near Philippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Dalton
Knottsville
Lucille Mayles
Philippi
Stock Market Drifts Amid Uncertainties
New York July 7 stock market idled as Washington and Lausanne unsettled traders. B-M-T issues led gains while International Shoe cooled sentiment after a mid day slump. The market firmed later but remained cautious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Lausanne
House debates Garner-Wagner rebill to speed decision
In Washington on July 7 the House moved earlier to begin debate on the Garner-Wagner rebill in an effort to hasten a decision on the ongoing dispute. The fast start aimed to accelerate legislative action and resolve the stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Garner-Wagner
Mailmen Expected At Annual State Meet
Buckhannon hosts the 24th State Rural Mail Carriers Association convention July 7 and 8 with over 300 members expected. Meetings take place in the circuit court room with several prominent speakers scheduled to address the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
State Rural Mail Carriers Association
Upshur Couny Chapel
Circuit Court Room
Political clash over Roosevelt plan on jobs through deforestation
Washington July 7 reports Chairman Jones of the House Agriculture Committee replying to Secretary Hyde's attack on Roosevelt's proposal. Jones says the secretary understands more about politics than agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hyde
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jones
House Agriculture Committee
Fergons Try Separate Maintenance Within Shared Home
Chicago report says Mrs Li Jan Fergon and Max Fergon will separate but continue living together. She seeks separate maintenance while he opposes. Judge Daniel P. Trude orders a split of the home with each staying on their own side, deeming it cheaper to maintain her in the same house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Li ‘Jan Fergon
Max
Daniel P. Trude
A Solomon
Fergons
Kiwanis Club War on Mosquitoes in Salem
Salem notes a Kiwanis club effort to marshal citizens in a mosquito battle described as a sleep disturber and baby menace. The club's campaign committee includes C. C. Keys Dr. C. L. Pearcy and C Meredith. Initial publicity drive on breeding sites failed as thousands more mosquitoes invaded the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Kiwanis Club
C. C. Keys
C. L. Pearcy
C. Meredith
Directors Warn of Sharp Relief Cuts in Fayette County
Uniontown Pennsylvania July 7 drastic reduction in relief promised by poor directors after an investigation found many aid recipients have money in banks or postal funds More than 5000 people will be without aid August 1 unless additional funds are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Fayette County
Four-H Girls Hold Annual Dress Review at Jackson's Mill
Jackson's Mill July 7 One of the state Four H girls camp highlights was the dress review in the assembly hall. Contestants vie for state honors with a prize trip to the international exposition in Chicago. Also reported Wheeling: Laura Mae Lewis, 24, daughter of a Bridgeport contractor, drowned at Belle Isle Beach on Wheeling Island after going beyond depth. body recovered.
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Jackson's Mill
Assembly Hall
Chicago
Ohio River
Wheeling
Laura Mae Lewis
Bridgeport, O
Belle Isle Beach
Wheeling Island
Ohio flood abates as streams recede in southern Ohio
Imminent danger of a serious flood in Southern Ohio seemed to abate as waters of various streams receded. Smaller streams in six counties declined while the Ohio and Scioto rivers remained high but were not expected to cause further major damage to live stock and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Ohio
Scioto
Preston County Receives New Flour Supply
Kingwood July 7 Two additional carloads of flour bringing total to four were unloaded at the city hall for distribution to county needy. The flour was obtained through the Preston county court the Red Cross and welfare groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingwood
Preston County Court
Red Cross and Welfare Groups
Britain Ready to Cut Armaments Under Hoover Plan
Parliament papers read by acting Premier Stanley Baldwin outline Britain’s willingness to cut armaments by one third while keeping certain naval units, signaling a readiness to support Hoover’s proposal with limits on reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tondon
Britain
Mr. Hoover
Stanley Baldwin
Hoover
Subcommittee Backs Plan for Coal Industry Cooperation
Washington July 7 A substitute for the Davis Kelly bill for federal legislation of the bituminous coal industry. Len Hayden D Ariz a subcommittee member said he proposed a bill providing maximum cooperation in the industry with min?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Len Hayden
Ariz
Flying Moffetts photograph showcases naval aviation family
An Associated Press photo shows Beverly Moffatt, a capital society girl, climbing from the plane of her father Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, chief of the naval bureau of aeronautics, after a flight over Washington. Two brothers are noted as enthusiasts in the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Moffetts
William A. Moffett
Naval Bureau of Aeronautics
Washington
Beverly Moffatt
Capital Society
Hayden’s substitute would form coal operators group
A government backed substitute would authorize the creation of a coal operators organization exempt from anti trust laws to enable pro rationing of coal production among its members. This plan aims to control output and stabilize prices by allocating production shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mum
Hayden
Dismissal Ordered in Prohibition Agent Slaying Case
Welch West Virginia July 7 Dismissal of manslaughter charges against two men Sid Crowder former mayor of War and Nathan Hawkins manager of a Bradshaw drug store in the killing of Eli Watkins state prohibition agent was ordered by Magistrate S M Burgess upon motion by Prosecutor Wilson Anderson Anderson said no evidence to present Hawkins owner of War surrendered after the slaying gave 15000 bond to await grand jury action Investigating officers say both Hawkins and Crowder were in the store when Watkins was slain motive unknown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Hawkins
Crowder
Watkins
Cozad Faces Peace Bond After Dog Kick Incident
A dispute over a dog incident led to Cozad pleading guilty to a jaw breaking act against a former squire. He was fined on a guilty plea and now contests a $100 peace bond as part of the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cozad
Goodwin
Cozar
Publisher Shot On Lakeshore Drive In Chicago
Parthur Gould publisher of a small race selection sheet was shot and seriously wounded while driving along Lakeshore Drive. He told police two men rode beside him and opened fire without warning, after two men had earlier threatened him to quit publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Parthur Gould
Lakeshore Drive
Gould
Severe earthquake reported near Georgetown University observatory
Washington July 7 a severe earthquake beginning about 1130 a m EST was reported today by Director John F O Conn or of the Georgetown University seismological observatory. Due to continuing shocks the distance or direction of the disturbance could not be ascertained immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John F. O'Connor
Georgetown University Seismological Observatory
Postal robbery attempt shocks Moorefield Junction
Four men attempted to rob the Moorefield Junction post office and a nearby store near here early today. A suspect named E. V. Cox of Providence, R. I., was arrested, while Cox's companions escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romney
Moorefield Junction
E. V. Cox
Providence, R. L
Cox
Delegates Endorse Smith for Supreme Court of Appeals
Harrison County delegates to the state Democratic convention will back E. G. Smith, longtime Clarksburg attorney, for nomination as Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeals. Ten magisterial districts endorsed his candidacy and elected delegates to county and state conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Harrison County
Bluefield
E. G. Smith
Supreme Court of Appeals
Frances Mine Near Kilarm Joins Strike
Clarksburg July 7 Unton claims the Frances mine of the Montfair Coal Company on Coons Run near Kilarm joined a general strike yesterday morning. officials say they will not operate the mine while the strike lasts, and miners demand a contract before returning. A picket line is expected at the Rooney mine in Mount Clare.
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Clarksburg
Frances
Montfair Coal Company
Coon's Run
Kilarm
Mount Clare
Rooney
Fairmont Interests
Grafton Girl Wins Honors at Davis and Elkins College
Miss Geraldine Morgan of Davis and Elkins College Elkins will be a senior next year. She was named one of the two most popular students in the college popularity contest and is a Hamilton Honor Society member with a 90 average over three years. She also belongs to Pi Sigma Phi sorority. Pork consumption totaled 65 percent of all meats eaten in Germany during 1931.
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Geraldine*Morgan
Davis and Elkins College
Elkins
Clark Morgan
Jennings Apartments
West Main St
Miss Morgan
Miss. Morgan
Hamilton Honor Society
Pi Sigma Phetta Sorority
Germany
Squire Sees Fight Scene at Claude Section
Magistrate John Wittman visited the Claude area along Sandy Creek this afternoon to view the assault staged by C. E. Cozad on W. H. Goodwin. Goodwin seeks a peace bond. Wittman holds ruling for the time being.
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John Wittman
Claude
Sandy Creek
C. E. Cozad
W. H. Goodwin
Goodwin
Cozad
Gypsy Bride Weeps at Romany King’s Son Nuptials
In Ashland Ohio on July 7 a Gypsy princess Rosa Miller of Chicago, 19, wed a Romany king’s son by campfire light. Hundreds of tribal friends danced and feasted as a wreath and scarlet veil marked the union, while the bride sobbed from an unexplained sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Rosa Miller
Chicago
Fisherman drowned in Coon Creek flood west of Sutton
Woodrow Hall a 20 year old farmer drowned last evening in flood waters of Coon Creek ten miles west of Sutton. His father tried to rescue him as the rapid current swept the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton
Woodrow
Hall
Coon Creek
Women urged to break political barriers at conference
Mrs Adalia Wright Macauley of Menomonie Wisconsin told the north central conference of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs that men want women in politics as rubber stamps. She said women must remake themselves and enter politics, noting it is a man’s game and women may need to adopt a tougher stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Adalia Wright Macauley
Menomonie
Wis
National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Macauley
American Legion Auxiliary
Wennot
Parece
Turnip Keaut Makes Bow
Washington July 7 the department of culture has found that sat nut closely recembting that mide from cab page can be made from purple top turnips. The process is about the same four ounces of silt being used to ten pounds of shredded pulp co fermentation destroys the turnip flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Culture
Mide
Blackberry Pie Recipe and City Hospital Operations
A blended page item outlines a blackberry pie recipe with gelatin, ham salad, and crust steps, plus a hospital note on two major operations at City Hospital. Ruby Yeager of Belington underwent a major operation, and Forest Goss of Tunnelton was rushed in for a massive operation after an emergency cage incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hospital
Ruby Yeager
Belington
Forest Goss
Tunnelton
Marguerite Foy Ill at St. Josephs Hospital
Miss Marguerite Foy daughter of Mr and Mrs James Foy of West Washington Street is hospitalized at St Josephs Hospital in Parkersburg for four weeks with an inward ailment. Her condition has slightly improved and many friends wish her a speedy recovery while her parents remain by her side awaiting her return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite, Foy
Indy
James Foy
West Washington Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Parkersburg
Foy
Abn
James
Ometina
Fopia
Madden Relinquishes Pardon Fight in Ossining Case
Ossining dispatch reports Owney Madden unexpectedly yields in a prison case. A guard noted Madden’s sentence amid parole vigilance as local authorities probe a late night sedan incident involving a driver who turned away. Details remain unclear as officials review the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
Owney Madden
Bing ‘Birly
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Grafton Sentinel Society
T. M. Deegan
Mildred Long
Lima
Melvin Miller
Charleston
Spencerville
E. F.K. Roof
St.Paul's Lutheran Church
D. Ne. Davisson
Davisson
Garner
Senate
Four-H
Fee
Preston County
Misses Union
J.c.penney Co
Grafton, W.va
Dad
Smith
Geraldine Morgan
Greyhound
All America
Winchester
Chillicothe Cincinnati
Vincennes ,St. Louis
Philadelphia
EL Main
Gratton
Red
Squire
Flood
Keaut
Mrs
Alexander George
Hospital News
Marguerite Foy
Madden Gives
Heinze
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