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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1936
Page
3
The Sentinel invites society readers to submit and publish family reunion details. Reunion secretaries should notify the Sentinel with time place and date to appear in the social calendar.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union held a regular meeting last night in the West Main street My church with president C. F. Shafer conducting the session. Reports were given and plans made for the October Grafton convention. Mrs. Victor Rockwell and Mrs. RS. Brand led the program followed by devotionals and readings. Current events filled the remainder of the evening and a picnic August meeting is planned.
Ida Burwell of Idaho visits Grafton with daughter Audra Habbard and Agnes McKeen, returning home after a stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Ross. Mr and Mrs Scott Kenney and Ian Scott Jr were visitors in nearby towns. Jane Mahaffey returns from Washington PA after a two week visit. Fay Mathey and Key plan to move to Blueville for bridge instruction on the railroad project. Mrs Ed Smith White and Sam Simpson visit Clarksburg. Arthur Tremble, a taxi driver, hospitalized after a sprained arm from an automobile incident. Owen Solomon of Baltimore noted in the area.
Beize Moonshickley reports Lon Garrett charged with transporting moonshine after authorities found eight gallons in his car during a July 28 incident.
The Gleaners class meets July 28 at 7 30 p m with Mrs Stella Kisner and Mrs Catherine Oliver hosting at 617 Kennedy Street. July 30 the Womens Mission Circle and Ladies Aid meet at First Baptist at 2 30 p m with hostesses. July 30 the Business Girls club dinner at Cozy Rest Inn with reservations. July 31 Weekly Sewing Club picnic at Graf ton Park. Aug 2 Henderson family reunion at Glady Creek Grove Marion county and Grow reunion at Graf ton Park. Aug 2 Harvey Rightmire reunion Webster Baptist. Aug 4 Judson Guild meets 8 p m at Miss Bertha Goodwin’s home with Miss Effie Newton and Mrs Ethel Jones co hosting. Aug 9 Twelfth Brown reunion at Brown Church Grove Graf ton Fairmont road.
West on West Virginia July 28 Judge Stathers ordered transfer of the Arnold land case to Monongalia County Circuit Court. The litigation involves ownership of lands of the late Wilson A Arnold. The suit, brought by Arnold's children from an alleged common law wife, rests on the will of Arnold's father. Judge Stathers said another jurist should handle the case. Thousands of depositions have been taken since 1934.
In Fayetteville North Carolina two children died when a fire engulfed the home of Mrs. Pennie Sutton. Gentry Sutton aged sixteen initially escaped then reentered the blaze in a vain attempt to rescue his six year old niece Adella Phillips. Fort Bragg soldiers aided efforts but could not reach the victims.
Cunningham a 55 year old stage and screen actor with a summer theatre company near Pottsville died after appearing in Spooks at Deer Lake He played a dying man who had been poisoned on stage and screen prior to his death.
Neighbors found Alonzo Kirk a 44 year old father of seven dead in his Moundsville home from buckshot. The gun lay beside the body in a grim local tragedy reported July 28.
Wallace Groves, NY and Baltimore financier, testified at the Securities and Exchange Commission investigation, claiming the hearing violates the U.S. Constitution. He disputed a $400,000 profit markups in deals with two investment trusts, while noting a federal suit seeks to block witness attendance and records.
Former President Herbert Hoover toured Northern Nevada during a fishing and mining interests trip. He planned an automobile journey toward Mountain City, highlighting mining camps and the region in Elko County, with Hoover pursuing visits to isolated mining sites.
In Columbus on July 28 a real wedding is planned for Sam Schill and Edith Foreman, who first formed a bond years earlier as children after their parents' marriage. The couple, who once participated in a mock ceremony as youths, now prepare for a genuine union next week.
A son weighing eight pounds two ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harter Tucker in Grafton City hospital this morning. It is the couple’s second child and both mother and baby are reported doing well.
Taylor county court and Grafton City council will meet August 4 to estimate levies and fix the budget for the coming year. Mayor E Otto Waugh and County Clerk Frank Bennett announced the plan. No estimates are given yet. Last year city budget was about $91 000. On August 18 the bodies will reconvene to lay the levies.
New York July 28 Joseph Dunninger stage magician and spirit debunker launches a house dehaunting expedition in Yorkville Four story building houses a ghost on each floor He offers 1000 to reveal ghosts he cannot expose or duplicate by trickery He calls the eight family residence active with tales of murder drownings and a ghostly ground floor speakeasy He expects natural explanations for nightly sounds and apparitions.
Charles H. Knapp, Baltimore attorney, dies after months of illness. He became president of the Baltimore club in the International League eight years ago and was elevated to league president three months later, leaving the post vacant.
Stockholders of Allegheny Steel and West Leechburg Steel approved a merger in Pittsburgh. The two independent producers expect assets over 30 million dollars and plan an integrated steel organization with 500000 tons annual ingot capacity.
LOS ANGELES July 28. Debris from heavy cloudbursts clogged 160 miles of the Colorado River aqueduct from Indo to Park Dam. The Metropolitan Water District reports damage to Canfield and laud'slections due to the river runoff.
In Norfolk Virginia a robbery attempt at Ocean Breeze Park failed when a concessionaire grabbed a small rifle from a counter and shot the fleeing robber. John Johnson, a Negro, was treated at a hospital and jailed on charges of attempted robbery.
Mr and Mrs Walter A Williams Sr of Grafton are the proud parents of a seven and a half pound daughter born early yesterday at the home of the paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter W Williams Sr 209 Love avenue Mrs Williams is the former Miss Pauline Phillips of Rowlesburg
Four raccoons purchased by Summers County Red and Gun Club have been distributed within the county. The sale took place on July 28 and the animals were delivered to club holdings.
Morgantown July 28 Police Judge Prescott C White fined John Mancusco 101.60 for writing numbers Mancuso was arrested by City Patrolman John A Zinn In a previous item on Saturday July 25 it was stated Zinn was fined for the offense The Associated Press regrets the error and is glad to make this correction.
Exalted Ruler Joseph Hussion announced that the only B P O Elks meeting in July will be held at 8 o clock tonight in the lodge rooms on East Main street. All members are urged to attend as July and August will each have only one meeting.
An advertisement claims relief from stomach pains indigestion and acidity with Dr Emil’s Adla Tablets three weeks treatment for $1.00 with money back guarantee. Union Drug Company promotes the remedy.
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