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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1935
Page
3
Camille Hugill and Norbert Robinson wed in a single ring ceremony at the bride’s home conducted by Rev. Lois Luzader. The bride wore tea rose organdie with yellow roses, and the couple plans a Mountain Lake Park honeymoon before settling at 351 Warder Avenue.
N J Patterson and son from Harrisburg visit friends in the city. James R Comp and sons from Akron return home after vacationing with the Comp and Beall families and other locals. James Linn and Gloria Squires leave for Washington Pa after visiting here. Dallas Hustead returns from a brief trip to Washington DC.
Jackson Mississippi July 8 Dr Sarah Ruth Dean Greenwood child specialist awaits Governor Conner decision on parole in the whisky poisoning case that killed Dr John P Kennedy her former colleague. The sentence suspension granted a month ago allows full review of her petition for parole.
Mrs Lucia Muncie was freed on $5,000 bail after she shot her husband Danie W., 46, twice on their front porch in Winton. Hospital attendants reported her condition as satisfactory. Police said she fired at close range claiming he abused her.
Three year old Joseph Fortuna travels alone from New York to Voland to live with his grandparents in the village of Silowka after his father’s death and his mother’s inability to support him. He speaks only English.
Philadelphia on July 8. Grandfather John McGowan trusted the bank with his 4200 dollars after a grandson warned him it would fold up. He withdrew the money and hid it in a bureau. The next morning both money and the grandson were gone. Police hunt 19 year old John Scanlon.
Three men sought after a coal miner is maimed in a homeward assault near Greensburg Pennsylvania. Wigfield William L. 44 of Donohue is hospitalized in serious condition after an apparent emasculation operation performed by attackers skilled in surgery. Police say the assailants will be charged with mayhem if arrested.
Baton Rouge, July 8. The Louisiana legislature approved 25 measures granting Senator Huey Long almost complete power. Key provisions place non-elective state, parish and municipal employees under state control, empower Long’s organization, and authorize spending of state funds for any purpose.
Long gave no clear return date to Washington as Baton Rouge endured martial law. The current assembly moved quickly, passing 25 measures under Long's guidance with only feeble opposition. The session, like earlier ones, operated under martial law in Baton Rouge.
Buffalo health officials ordered an investigation into the illness of 18 people tied to spoiled cream pies from a local bakery. One woman, Theresa Nutt, 42, died after a party, with other guests falling ill at a nearby event. Findings will be sent to police to consider prosecution of the pie source.
Raleigh July 8 312 cases of infantile paralysis reported this year with most since May 1. Public gatherings in ten counties were canceled and conventions called off at Chapel Hill. Western North Carolina reports negligible cases as health officials act to prevent spread.
Miss Helen Brown becomes owner and operator of the Prim rose beauty parlor. Miss Effie Dix has left for a position with a beauty culture firm in the south. Mrs Dolly Bond Harber remains on staff and another member to be added. Brown is a graduate of Wildrose and Griffiths beauty schools. Brown previously worked four years at the shop. Daniel Willard, Baltimore & Ohio president, visited Cumberland en route to Pittsburgh. He traveled aboard Train No 12 in the private car Maryland No 100 and was met by railroad officials. He commented optimism about business and railroads improving soon.
The residuary estate of newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer was valued at 5,585,739.39 dollars as of May 31, 1934, according to a trust accounting filed in surrogates court. Real estate accounted for 3,355,000 dollars, with the balance in stocks, bonds and mortgages.
Moundsville July 8. D. Lowe sues A. P. Headley for 25000 alleging alienation of affections. The case was settled out of court with confidential terms. Principals from Cameron kept details private.
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