Carpenter Is Held Death by Own Action
Morton Bartlett a 62 year old carpenter from Bear Mountain area in Harrison county was found dead by neighbors near his home. A note directed attorney William P Samples to be notified and a coroner called. Authorities and Dr. W T Gocke labeled it death by own action with no inquest planned. Bartlett, born in Barbour county, never married and had lived with Otis Sigley and C. E. Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Bailey Bartlett
Bear Mountain
Harrison County
Bartlett
W. P. Samles
Samples
W. T. Gocke
Coromer
Bridgeport
William P. Samples
Grafton
Morton Bartlett
Otis Sigley
C. E. Webb
Mr. Bartlett
Barbour County
Gideon and
Rebecca Bartlett
Postal Receipts Rise While Bond Sales Fall in June
Postmaster James T. Murphy reports June postal receipts of 2135.05 versus 2041.34 last year, with bond sales at 9018.75 down from 12075 in the same month of 1938. For the first six months of 1939, receipts decline by 230.85 and bond sales by 656.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Murphy
Hospital Income Shows Up Strong For Month
June income of the Grafton City hospital totaled 2321 with pay patients 2068 45 and charity cases 252.75 Mrs Corrine Stafford superintendent reports to City Finance Commissioner J B Bradford. Hospital collections 1907.80 for 30 days Fifty patients admitted and 49 discharged no institutional deaths recorded Eleven were in hospital at month end. A total of 48 operations were performed including 22 major 24 minor and two obstetrical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton City Hospital
Corrine Stafford
J. B. Bradford
Knights Hold Regular Meeting By Grafton Council
Members of Grafton council No. 713 Knights of Columbus met in East Main street hall for their regular session last night. Grand Knight Theodore Stilwell announced plans for officers installation in August and a banquet on Sunday July 30. A final meeting is set for next Thursday to decide pending matters.
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Grafton Council No
Knights of Columbus
East Main Street
Theodore Stilwell
Stillwell
Employment Placing Report From Grafton and Philippi SES
The State Employment Service offices in Grafton and Philippi announced yesterday that 67 persons found employment in June through public and private sectors. Senior Interviewer Stuart S. Whiting led the local office. The Grafton branch placed 26 on public jobs and private employment. Taylor county active file on June 30 totaled 915, with 825 men and 90 women, including 36 veterans.
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Grafton
Philippi
State Employment Service
Stuart S. Whiting
Taylor County
Lifesaving Classes Organized In Taylor County
The Taylor County Red Cross chapter announces junior and senior lifesaving courses. Participants should report Monday afternoon between 1:30 and 2:00 at the Ferndale pavilion in Grafton Park. James E. Silcott, the instructor, will lead with George Cassell assisting. a large enrollment is expected.
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Taylor County
American Red Cross
Ferndale Pavilion
Grafton Park
James E. Silcott
The
Red Cross
Silcott
George Cassell
Helen Keller arrives with barkless Akita from Japan
Helen Keller arrives in New York with a barkless Akita dog trained by Tokyo police as a seeing eye. The dog was a gift from the Japanese State Department, illustrating an international gesture toward assistive support.
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Jelén Keller
New York
Japan
Tokyo Police
State Department
Renewal of Licenses Open at City Hall Office
Grafton police chief Captain A. E. Lockard announced that applications for new drivers licenses can be secured at the city hall office. State law requires some licenses before September 1. The chief has more than 3,000 forms for distribution and requires notarization or sworn verification by a public safety department member.
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Cit Hall
A. E. Lockard
Grafton
Department of Public Safety
Firemen Plan Fund Drive Committees Formed
The fire department outlined its fundraising program with multiple committees led by officials such as William Renne, L. O. Bryan, Edward Sturm, and John Proctor. A special meeting for all firemen to finalize plans is set for Monday at 7 30 p.m. to hear committee reports and organize publicity and events.
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Thews
William Renneman
L. O. Bryan
Edward Sturm
William Hanleiter
Lawrence Carr
Milton Moore
Otto Paugh
George Hamric
O. N. Rosier
John Proctor
Earl Layman
Ray O. Robison
John A. Bunner
John Richman
Robert Kelley
Virgil Pauley
Clarence Kelley
Garrell
Harry Hanleiter
Francis Gatrell
Elmer Behen
Lester Ridenour
Kenneth Cole
Russel Mathews
Harry Greenwald
William Bott
Walter Williams
Tse
Suspect Says Held Two Hours Last Fall In Custody
County authorities said 50 to 60 persons might be called to confront the man if further queries failed to shake some statements. Officers grilled the bricklayer for a second day. Chief Deputy Clarence Tylicki said the man refused to eat since his arrest Wednesday night. Human blood stains were found on his bathroom wall and on a large knife borrowed from a neighbor.
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Page Uney Jess
Clarence M. Tylicki
Deposit claims under five to be paid by Huntington Bank
Huntington Bank and Trust Company receiver F C Lamb announced that all deposit claims of less than five dollars will be paid shortly. The update pertains to the bank in receivership and outlines swift payment of small claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Huntington Bank and Trust Company
F. C. Lamb
Parking of Truck Leads To Arrest of Local Man
Newton Nicola of Grand Street was arrested after his truck obstructed traffic. A warrant for Nicola’s appearance was issued after an accident damaged a fender. Nicola pled not guilty and his hearing was scheduled for 3 p.m. today in police court before F. Gillispie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Nicola
Grand Street
F. F. Gillispie
Nicola
Pickles Foley Faces Trial On July Disturbance Charge
Pickles Foley charged with being intoxicated and causing a disturbance at the Crescent club near Grafton Park on the Fourth of July night. He was arrested at 9 20 by city police on a warrant issued by Justice A B Knabenshue. Released on a $100 bond, Foley will have a hearing before the magistrate at noon Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale “Pickles” Folley
Crecent Club
Grafton Park
Justice of the Peace
A. B. Knabenshue
Foley
Hitchhike Slayer Dies In Prison At Eddyville
Eddyville Ky July 7 UP Arvil Rice 19 year old convict known as hitchhiker slayer was executed in the electric chair at the state penitentiary shortly after midnight for the murder of Walter Dorfman in Bell county last July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddyvile
Arvil Rice
State Penitentiary
Walter Dorfman
Bell County
Navy statesman Claude Swanson dies in 1939
Roosevelt mourns Claude A Swanson veteran public servant and former senate naval committee chair who joined the cabinet after Carter Glass declined. Born in Swansonville Virginia on March 31 1862 he rose from Virginia offices to 44 years of public service and helped lead Geneva disarmament talks. He is survived by his widow and a stepson.
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Navy
Claude A. Swanson
Roosevelt
Swanson
Senate Naval Committee
Virginian
Senate
Carter Glass
Treasury
Virginia
Swansonville
Card of Thanks for kindness after bereavement
The bereaved family expresses deep appreciation for funeral flowers neighborly kindness and the use of cars after the loss. Mrs Lois Luzader G T Bartlett and those who assisted are gratefully remembered. Mrs Lloyd Ware and sons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Luzader
G. T. Bartlett
Lloyd Ware and Sons
Swanson's naval policy and rise from Virginia politics
The article reviews Charles S. Swanson's influence on American sea power and armament policy, noting his push for a robust merchant marine and fleet strength, his early ties with Roosevelt, and his ascent from Virginia governor to federal positions. It highlights his militant stance on naval readiness, his shift toward reduced armaments, and his public-speaking prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Swanson
Roosevelt
Navy
Chaiman
Senate
Pastal Affairs Committee
Charles Francis Adams
Massachusetts
Mountain Brooks
I the Rapidan
Hoover
Virginia
Polish Ambassador Kennard Returns From Warsaw Flight
Sir Howard Kennard the British ambassador to Poland arrived back from Warsaw on an unscheduled flight for a high level conference with Prime Minister Chamberlain. The talks centered on Poland’s stance if Hitler moves to cut Danzig off from the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kennard
Poland
Warsaw
Champerlain
Danzig
Hitler
Camera Club Illustrated Lecture Tonight
The Grafton Camera Club hosts an illustrated color photography lecture by Walter Marple. Kodachrome lantern slides and motion pictures will show the process and history of color pictures, aided by Eastman Kodak cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Camera Club
Walter Marple
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