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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1935

Page

2

Henry L Boyce Dies at 50 in Blueville

Henry L Boyce 50 longtime Blueville resident died at 3 30 PM yesterday at his home after a complication of illnesses. A retired Baltimore and Ohio carpenter he was born in Taylor county and leaves his wife Nettie Reese Boyce, ten children Josephine Reed Marie Virginia Boyce and Frank Willett of Clarksburg plus George Lawrence Robert Albert William all at home two brothers Samuel of Grafton and Herbert in California two sisters M L Devers of Grafton and Mrs Charles Weaver of Newburg. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM from the Blueville Methodist Episcopal church with Rev Harry Flanagan. interment in Poe Cemetery.

Henry L. Boyce Blueville Mr. Boyce Baltimore and Ohio Taylor County John Elizabeth F. Boyce Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Boyce Modern Woodmen of America Lodge Grafton M. L. Devers Charles Weaver Newburg Blueville Methodist Episcopal Church Harry Flanagan Poe

Girl Explains Continuga Case from Page One

A woman recounts persistent advances from a man claiming home trouble and pressuring marriage after his wife’s absence. She stopped riding with him to work, refused further contact, and notes his mother advised she avoid him. she has kept distance since May.

Continuga Page

Distillery Blaze Destroys Major Works at Large Plant

H F Wilkie plant manager described damage to the rackhouse cooperage shop and cistern building used for distilling. Losses were about 700000 in building value and 2000000 in liquor. The southern city plant finished a year ago at about 4000000, touted as the world’s largest whiskey distillery. Cause of the blast remains undetermined.

H. F. Wilkie

World Listing of Radio Programs for Evening Schedule

In te Worle listings show NBC News with Edith Warren at 5 30 P M KDEA Salt and Peanuts WGN The Singing Lady WLW Jack Armstrong WFBE Merchants Bulletins 5 45 P M WJZ Lowell Thomas 8 15 P M WBM Horacio Zito s orchestra WFBE Jimmy Ward 2 80 P M WJZ Russian Symphonic Orchestra WLW Eddy Duchin s orchestra CBS Fred Waring s orchestra 8 45 PM KDKA Goldman Band Concert

KDEA WGN WLW Jack Armstrong Wfbe—Merchants Bulletins Lowell Thomas WBM Horacio Zito WFBE Jimmy Ward WJZ Eddy Duchin CBS Fred Waring KDKA

Two Drivers Sent to Jail in Drunk Driving Cases

Two drunken drivers appeared before Magistrate O C Jefferys and were jailed. A third offender got a similar jail term but was later placed on one year probation by Judge H W Dent. Harry Jack of Elkins received 30 days in jail, a $25 fine, six month license revocation, six months car impoundment, and his plate altered to resemble a current tag. Fred Rogers also pleaded guilty to a minor accident charge and drew 15 days in jail, $25 fine, license revocation, and six months impoundment. J E McClure of Grafton pleaded guilty and, on appeal to Judge Dent, was granted one year probation instead of the jail sentence.

O. C. Jefferys H. W. Dent Harry Jack Elkins West Main Street Fred Rogers East End Jefferys J. E. McClure Grafton Dent McClure

Bedmaker Ordered to Leave City at Once

A bedmaker was ordered to leave town at once and not return under penalty of jail. A negro panhandler named Lee White was also ordered to quit the city at once when arraigned in police court this morning.

Bedmaker Lee White

State Police Promotions and Transfers outlined

Fairmont and Charleston saw officer moves as Lt Mack B Streagie and Skeen labeled acting captains awaiting performance reviews. H N Rexroad shifted from company B to head the bureau of criminal identification effective July 28. Sergeant C W Ray, division director, will depart for a 12 week assignment in Washington.

Fairmont Mack B. Streagie Charleston Skeen

Carnival Adds Krause Greater Shows to Graf ton Visit

Arrangements are complete for Krause Greater Shows to perform all next week at Blueville grounds in Graf ton. The 27th season marks the oldest amusements group in operation with emphasis on cleanliness and no gambling. Ladies and children invited. ten rides and tented attractions promise variety during the Clark sburg run and upcoming Graf ton engagement.

Grafton Krause Blueville Unien Clarksburg Trades and Labor Bodies Krausen

Strand Theatre Show Prompts Sterilization Debate

A Strand Theatre program for Tomorrow's Children sparks a debate on eugenics and sterilization policy. The article notes historic laws, international moves, and a dramatic backstory involving Virgil, his son William, and a fatal confrontation. Also reported are a man ambush and a FERA worker injured near Philippi.

Brother’s clash over truck ends in fatal blow

William, a witness, testified that Virgil was knocked down and struck with a stone, fracturing his skull and causing death about a half hour later after being brought to a local hospital. The dispute, linked to a dynamited truck two years prior, culminated Sunday with William catching and...

William Virgil

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