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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1930

Page

3

Women of Moosehart Legion Meeting Notice

Women of Moosehart Legion will meet in regular session on Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the Moose Home. Important business matters will be discussed. Refreshments served at close. All members and officers urged to attend. Woodman Circle Picnic at Grafton Park Friday afternoon with picnic supper. Members of Godmen of the World and Rosebud Circle No 1 invited.

Women of Moosehart Moosehart Legion Moose Home Woodman Circle White Rose Grove Wood Man Circle Grafton Park

Real estate deeds filed in county clerk office

Several real estate deeds were recorded in the County Clerk's office. Harry Friedman trustee transferred property to Harry Gough for 2800 dollars. Friedman trustee sold two Warder Ave. lots to Mutual Building and Loan Association for 1500. Martha E Kiger sold three Wickwire Creek tracts to William Kiger for 3000. Mr and Mrs D C Peck sold Lot 5 in Juice Addition Maple Ave to Mr and Mrs William M Moran for 3000. Mr and Mrs Guy V Wolfe sold Lot 18 Yates Addition to Mr and Mrs Harry R C Messenger for 5500. Mr and Mrs John H Davis sold a Booths Creek District tract to Sarah A Johnson for 1500.

Harry Friedman Harry Gough Blueville F. A. Nye Mutual Building and Loan Association Warder Ave J. H. S. Barlow Martha E. Kiger William Kiger Wickwire Creek D. C. Peck William M. Moran Maple Avenue Guy V. Wolfe Harry R.C. Messenger Yates Addition John H. Davis Sarah A. Johnson Booths Creek

Marion Man Held In Probe of Murders

Fairmont West Virginia July 28 Frenton Loudenslager a Binga man was held for questioning in the deaths of his brother Lot and the lat inl and stepdaughter whose bodies were found in a house destroyed by fire at Mobley Wetzel county last Wednesday Loudenslager was arrested last night and held in the county jail He was said to be the man who took Lot Nora Loudenslager and Annabelle Hupp to Mobley six weeks ago Officers said Frenton was arrested when points in his story were found to be false.

Fairmont W. Va Frenton Loudenslager Bingaman Brother Lot Mobley Wetzel County Loudenslager New Martins Prenton Loudalager Nora Loudenslager Annabelle Hupp D Frenton

Monongalia Reapportionment Hearings Open In County

Morgantown and nearby towns challenge a proposed reallocation of public utility assessments in Monongalia County. The plan would cut five towns values by about 1.5 million dollars and raise the magisterial districts by roughly 2.63 million dollars, as officials hear arguments from Morgantown Riverside Westover Star City and Sabraton. Visitors from Farmington report weekend travels and family ties surface in local notices.

Morgantown W. Va Mononalla Riverside Westover Star City Sabraton

Mrs. A. B. Murphy Out of Danger

A. B. Murphy, Siehler Furniture Company manager, returned from New York City where he rushed to his wife’s bedside. He reports Mrs. Murphy is much improved and on the road to full recovery. She is state president of the Daughters of Rebekah and widely known for her work. Dr. Wallace B. Kears, her son, is a surgeon at a New York hospital and has been with her by the bedside.

A. B. Murphy Siehler Furniture Company New York City

Record Heat Grips Nation Amid Losses and Drowning

Across Maryland and Illinois heat continues with deaths tallying at least 31 in eight days and many prostrations. Weather forecasts promise rain to relieve drought as storms expected in Pittsburgh and Chicago areas. Agricultural losses mount with corn damage in Iowa and 45 million bushels noted, while a lone lightning strike near Brillion, Wisconsin injures eight and kills one.

Pittsburgh Weather Bureau Washington Middle America Omaha Neb Irestone Minn Peoria Mississippi River St. Louis Keokuk Kansas City Little Rock Fort. Worth Tey Michigan Iowa Brille Wis Calvin ‘Coolidge Chicago Middle West Chief Hope

Do you know A horse for serum production health note

A horse may be used for serum production only if free from diseases other than the target illness and yielding efficient serum. Some animals are profitable for two to three years, others never reach profitable production. seek medical advice if unwell.

Vacation Visitors Roam Grafton and Nearby Areas

Victor Blaney and wife of Detroit vacation in Grafton to enjoy the scenery nicknamed The Switzerland of America. They plan visits to Endless Caverns and Natural Fridge in Virginia. Several local families travel by car to Webster Springs Bergoo Winchester Martinsburg and Wheeling for visits with relatives, returning with stories of a fine trip.

Victor Blaney George L. Blaney Detroit Grafton Switzerland America Virginia Harold Coal Kenneth Jas C. C SM. Zinn Mary Wheeling James R. Monteomely Winchester Martinsburg Montgomery Howard Cloud Wirles Cloud Gon Clark&Kurz Pauline Miley East Main Street Foley Guert Mildred Pavill Parisl Court Clarksbur R.A. Johnson Washing

Local residents host guests and visit distant kin

A long list of city residents entertain relatives and friends from Morgantown Clarksburg and Washington while others travel to Cincinnati Fort Thomas and Logansport. Notable mentions include Mr and Mrs J McGoy Mrs T M Davis and several Blue Moran and Bennett family members traveling or hosting during the weekend and upcoming week.

Mary Wilhelm Miss Wilhelm Grace Wilhelm Rowlesburg Anna Moran Morgantown Mia Daisy Olivia Knotts Avenue J. M. Howard Imperial W. Va A. L. Blue A. J. Blue Hattie Blue Blueville Dorothy Russ Washington, D. C Grafton Park Helen Chadduck Nellie Robinson Route 3 Pearl Satterfield Fairmont A. T. Orr Salt Lake’ City Utah Thomas Moran Grand Street N. F. Kendall Philadelphia Scott Bennett William Near Arden Bennett Holt Thayer Street W. J. Moran Moran Stelley Parkersburg Herbert Henderson Elizabeth Shriver Mt. Lake Park West End Herman Wilson Wellsburg Martha Wilson W. Main Street W.W. Macear Myrtle Weaver Virginia Mettler Virginia Caverns Richmond Norfolk Washington Frank M. Hollis, Jr Maple Lake J. Lee Evans Joseph and Davis Evans Ines Hickle Middlebourne Relati Ray Cole Mr. Coles Webster Pike William Stuck Charles Town A. George Tar&bara Jean Wheeling A.D. Cox Mary and Beatries Lawrence Moreland Mr. Moreland Obie Louise Richard George Earl Satterfield Earl

Coal output gains in weekly bituminous production

Washington reports week ended July 12 saw Pennsylvania miners mine 2,324,000 tons, up from 1,787,000. West Virginia produced more that week, with national bituminous output estimated at 7,918,000 tons, up 0.7 percent from the prior week.

Washington Bureau of Mines Pennsylvania Keystone State West Virginia

Oil Workmen Fire Plants in Bucharest Strike

Reports from the Mislea oilfields say workers set fire to numerous plants after oil companies announced production cuts and mass dismissals. An official discharged 600 workers, prompting meetings where agitators urged a general strike and destruction of offices, as authorities later expelled rioters with troops.

Bucharest Mislea Eee Orkmen Darmes de Cae Ve A

Fairmont Boys Crash Victims in Fatal Auto Accident

In Fairmont West Virginia on July 28 Hall Conley 16 son of Major Rollo J Conley a Marion County legislator and Jana Grove Bittner 18 were killed when their car crashed after drifting into the path of an oncoming vehicle driven by Ross Johns of Kingwood. Johns was uninjured and questioned. Conley’s father a National Guard major returned home after learning of the crash. Bittner, an orphan, was identified as the other victim.

Fairmont W. Va Hall Conley Rollo J. Conley Marion County Jana Grove Bittner Conley Bittner Fairmont Avenue Ross Johns Kingwood Country Club Road Johns 201St Infantry West Virginia National Guard

Cop Hurt and Robber Slain In Gun Battle

Detroit July 28 A patrolman named Evert Wuckila was shot and seriously wounded while a robber was killed in a alley gun battle. The robber, tentatively identified as Martin De Koven, had just held up a grocery store for about $25 before escaping and being cornered.

Detroit Evert Wuckila Martin de Koven

Clearing House Statement New York July 28

New York reports on the clearing house showing exchanges totaling 579 million dollars with balances at 135 million dollars. The data reflects daily financial activity and liquidity levels in the banking system.

New York

High Street Continuation Plans Cut Despite Yearly Comparison

City workmen to install new flues in the boilers at the pump station at Crafton Park and repair Grand Street from the pavement end to Park View Road. The plan mirrors last year's smaller scale as officials decide to lower costs further.

Crafton Park Grand Street Park View

Gertrude Ederle Reflects On Her Feats And Hearing Loss

Gertrude Ederle recalls hours in the English channel and notes she would not have pursued the feat if she knew it would cost her hearing. She says plans for wealth or fame did not materialize and suggests a pool named after her with her as head instructor would be ideal, though unlikely.

English Channel Gertrude Europe Ederla

Hoover Waits Return to Washington After Camp Rest

President Hoover arrived at the White House early today after a weekend at a Virginia mountain lodge. He and Mrs. Hoover traveled with secretary Lawrence Richey and White House physician Captain Joel Boone in the return auto to discuss District of Columbia affairs and possible summer western itineraries.

Washington Hoover White House Virginia Mountain Lodge Jim Lawrence Richey Joel T. Boone District of Columbia

Fish and Salad Items for Evening Bridge Party Menu

A fragmented list describes preparing salted fish with butter and herbs, a thick mayonnaise parsley chive dressing, celery salt and celery powder, and a pear salad with canned pears cucumbers and herbs. It also mentions shrimp salad, bread and butter sandwiches, pickles olives pineapple sherbet angel food cake and coffee in a bridge party menu.

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