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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1927

Page

3

Bride and wedding plans at Cumberland church

Miss Helen Jean Cole of Cumberland became the bride of Harry J. Adams of this city at the Fire Methodist Episcopal Church on Monday afternoon. The ceremony was conducted by Charles Bennett of Stratford's Landing, Md. Bride's sister Kathryn Cole and Edgar Murphy attended. After a brief honeymoon to Washington, D. C., the couple will live on West Main Street in Gratton. The groom works as a tobacco salesman for a Chicago company.

Cole Adams Fire Methodist Episcopal Church Cumberland Helem Jean Cole Camberland Harry J. Adams Charles Bennett Statford's Landing Kathryn Cole Edgar Murphy Adam

Opening of Music Studio of Mrs. Robert Be Petty

Announcement announces the opening of the Music Studio in which Mrs. Robert Be Petty offers pipe organ and piano instruction. Appointments available by phone at 675 for scheduling.

the Sentinel Robert B. Petty Loveland Addition Paris Conservatory Robert BE. Petty

Andrews M. B L Church Woman's Missionary Society Meeting

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Andrews M. B L Church will hold a meeting Thursday night at 7 30 with Mrs H R Wickhi at 210 East Main Street A good attendance is desired The Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet Thursday night at 7 20.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Andrews M. BL H. R. Wickhi East Main Street Lutheran Ladies Aid

Birth Announcement and Local Events Preview

Mr and Mrs William Clingan announce the birth on May 22 of a nine pound baby boy named Patrick Howard Clingan. Mrs Clingan was formerly Miss Clara Kline of Bloomington Md. A game is scheduled for Wednesday June 8 at six o clock for charity and athletic glory. Girls Reserves will sell street tags next Wednesday admitting wearers to the ball orchard for a major valley event between civic clubs. The Association's board of directors will meet Thursday at 8 o'clock in regular session. full attendance is requested.

Broaddus College Philippi Broaddus Chapel Crim Memorial Church Elkanah Hulley Weaper Broaddus Board of Trustees Broaddus Woman's Club of College, Normal School Andcademy Wikanah Hulley W. W. Trent Virginia Mae Delaney Omcora Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Daughters of the American Revolution G. H. A. Kunat P. B. Phinney W. T. Brochard J. W. Brown Catherine Regtor Jed W. Robinson Mary Griffith Lila Love G. H. A. Kunst Elizabeth Handley Harold Debendarfer Kunst M. Conaway Harald Dehendarfer Alice Snodgrass Mannington Ton Pruntytown Will Zeller Clarsburg Clarksburg Wairmont N Grafton William Clingan Ringler Avenue Annonce Patrick Howard Clingan Clingan Clara Kline Bloomington, Md Sore Arma Charley pSlone Howe Tyssarl

West Virginia YMCA Notes Baseball Amid Club Meeting

A fragmentary item notes YMCA remarks and a brief reference to Kiwanis and Rotary baseball activity. The text also hints at a verse and anonymous contribution, reflecting a community page with local club mentions.

West Virginia The Kiwanis Rotary

Two City Payrolls Stolen From Paymaster in City Robbery

Four armed robbers seized about 15000 dollars in two city payrolls from a paymaster as he drove into Philadelphia Municipal Hospital today. The funds were for Civil Service staff at the hospital and the nearby Byberry facility.

Philadelphia Civil Service Neangeat Byberry

Veterans recall early B and O service on first engine

Forty years after starting as machinist apprentices at the Baltimore and Ohio Rail, W Irvin Rowland Mayor Thomas H Cathe and James Bishop recalled their days in the Grafton shops while viewing the "President Washington." They noted their long railroad careers and marveled at modern improvements as the once-call of the Royal Blue Line engines nears service.

Baltimore and Ohio Grafton Ralph Cline Washington W. Irvin Rowland Thomas H. Cathe James Bishop Rowland Bishop United States Baltimore Newark

Son of Theatre Man Takes His Own Life

Abraham Fabian the 31 year old son of Jacob Fabian president of the Stanley Fabian theatrical company and VP of First National Pictures killed himself in Long Branch New Jersey. He had suffered a nervous breakdown since last September and lured a nurse to the bathroom by overflowing a washbasin before turning on a gas range and taking his life.

Long Branch N. J Abraham Fabian Jacob Fabian Stanley-Fabian Theatrical Corporation First National Pictures Fabian Bee Mabian

Spain to End Dictatorship and Restore Parliament

Madrid reports Spain will revert to a parliamentary system ending the 1923 dictatorship. A national assembly is summoned to meet September 18 to establish the new government structure.

Madrid Spain Premie

Gentle Carmel woman awaits prison in syndicalism case

Carmel-by-the-Sea California resident Miss Charlotte Anita Whitney, convicted under the California criminal syndicalism law for attending a 1919 Communist meeting in Oakland, awaits surrender after the U S Supreme Court upheld the law. The meek social leader expresses acceptance, insisting her aim was vindication not escape.

Carmel-by-the-Sea Calif Una Charlotte Anita’ Whitney California Miss Whitney Unit States Supreme Court Oakland Th Supreme Court Whitney Ia Hettle Carmel Mihitney United States Supreme Court Surpreme Tolstoy Carmel Colony

De Rivera outlines plan for new constitution and electoral law

Primo De Rivera announces a blueprint to frame a new constitution and electoral law permitting universal suffrage and full ballot freedom. Assembly members will be drawn from the patriotic union, workers, and academics, chosen by the government, with later elections to elect deputies who will ratify the constitution.

Primo de Rivera The Patriotic Union

Resume of rail merger case before ICC in Washington

The Interstate Commerce Commission resumed hearings on Chesapeake and Ohio’s bid to control Erie and other systems. E. M. Thomas testified about deposits of 294338 dollars with J P Morgan to cover bond interest and 1480000 dollars held by Union Trust to finance Greenbrier and Eastern stock. C O attorneys fought Greenbrier questions as finance director Mahaffie overruled them. Thomas claimed no knowledge of other Greenbrier bidders beyond those in the accounts.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Erie and Pete Marquette Systems E. M. Thomas Chesapeake and Ohio J.P. Morgan and Company C. and Q Union Trust Company of Cleveland Thomas Greenbrier Eastern Greenbrier Company West Virginia Chesapeake and Ohio Company C. D. Mahaffie Commission Henry W. Anderson

Bus Case To Be Up Before Court In Fall

Charleston June 1 Supreme court today grant leave for a motion to affirm in cases by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Minenea hela West Penn Public Service Corporation against Reynolds Taxi Cab Company and the Bilett Brows Bus Company. The circuit court order on bus permit precedence is under review. The action today will allow argument before the supreme court in the fall term on the original contract.

Charleston Supreme Court Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Minenea hela West Penn+ Public Service Corporation Reynolds Taxi Cab Company Bilett Brows Bus Company Essa

Transportation Problems Discussed at Convention

Charleston June 1 The West Virginia Motor Transportation Association opened its annual convention with President A M Hill noting busines consolidation in the state and a rise in terminating facilities. Speakers included F J Trackett on traffic surveys and R E Pompton on Bus Transportation. F C Sanders of the State Road Commission discussed transportation supervision. Short weight on merchandise sometimes means a long wait for the money.

Charleston West Virginia A. M. Hill West Vireginia Motor Transportation Association Associaton Supreme Court F. J. Trackett Yellow Coach Manufacturing Company R. E. Pompton Cate Bus Transportation J. H. McDonough Mrestone Tire and Rubber Company F. C. Sanders Conmnlasion

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