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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1936

Page

7

Death of Mrs Elvira Kerns Aunt Bid at 75

Mrs Elvira Kerns 75 known as Aunt Bid native of Taylor county died after a several days illness at 3 am in Morgantown home of her daughter Samuel McBee. Survived by daughters Mrs McBee Mrs Raymond Morris Mrs Cyrl Criss and Mrs Clarence Gamble all of Fairmont sons Nathan and John Kerns of Morgantown and Alex Boyce of Grafton a brother and sister also listed plus eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Elvira Kerns Bid Taylor County Samuel McBee Morgantown Kerns Fetterman District Lor Marion Monongaliaounties Jacob, Kerns McBee Raymond Morris Cyrl Criss Clarence Gamble Fairmont Nathan Kerns John Kerns Alex Boyce Grafton Altha Stevens

Funeral Services Held for Halleck Resident

Funeral services were set for 2:30 PM tomorrow at the Halleck church with interment in the Halleck cemetery. The Jacobs and Brown Funeral company of Morgantown will direct arrangements for the survivor described in the notice.

Halleck Church Halleck Cemetery Jacobs and Brown Funeral Company Morgantown

Dice Game Fight Ends With Wounding and Slaying

In Logan on June 3 Barney Cornelius, 23, of Stirrat, was seriously wounded in the neck after an argument over a dice game. Trooper M C Green arrested Charlie Howard, 41, and charged him with slashing Cornelius. In Seger the same day Pearl Compton, 28, of Candlewax and a Mr Harris of Teager were killed when an automobile overturned near here. Noah Talley of Lonejack and Arnold Brown of Drill were injured.

Seger W. Va Arl Compton Candlewax Mr. Harris Teager Here Noah Talley Lonejack Arnold Brown Drill

Women's Missionary Society Meets in New Martinsville

The Women's Missionary Society of the Panhandle Association of the Baptist church met to hear reports of district meetings in New Martinsville.

New Martinsville Women's Missionary Society of the Panhandle Association of the Baptist Church

Miner Injured at Larue Mine in Coal Cutters Accident

At the Larue mine in Tunnelton on June 3 a coal cutting machine broke the arm of Cloyd Groves. Hospital treatment followed and the injury was reported serious. Groves is a miner employed by the Larue coal operations.

Tunnelton Cloyd Groves Larue

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights and Lineup

A dense broadcast grid lists 6:00 to midnight programs across NBC CBS and local stations. Notable acts include Amos 'n' Andy, Gertrude Niesen songs, Easy Aces sketches, Palmer House Ensemble, Glow at WLW, and orchestras led by Kastelanetz and Ozman. Aimed at varied audiences with comedy, drama, music, and serials across WZN networks and regional outlets.

NBC Amos 'N Andy CBS Gertrude Niesen WUZ Easy Aces WCN Palmer House KMOX WLW the Johnsons WMMN Transradio WSM Jack's Gang Frau & Baum Uncle Ezra Jimmy Mat WWVA Terry Ted Renfrew the Hoor WGN W5z Lum Abner Kate Smith Miller KDKA Lone Ranger CPO Boake Carter Dan Sylvia Kyceo Asher Little Jim WSAZ WGBF WCPO Cafe Continental WLS Studio Theatre Fred Allen Portland ‘Hoffa Peter van Steeden Lil Pons Sopra Andre Kastelanetz Wszz WOWO Joe Sanders WSAI Bob Nolan Ward WFBM WJR Griff Williams Wekyy—Rubinofy Whio—Ruby WLAC Bradford WIRE Jimmie Mattern Stasia Eddy Duchin Amos 'N' Andy Clyde Lucas WJZ Xavier Cugat Happy Hamilton Happy Jack Turner John B. Kennedy Wave—Fritz the Major Lloyd Hunter Sterling Young Happy Herb Wsr Jubilee Singers Mal Hallett Phil Ozman WMAQ Jesse Crawford Understanding Advertising Little Jack Little Nec Henry Busse NWJZ Shandor Joe Rines WENR Country Club of the Air Jack Campbell Orches Clyde Trasks Merle Carlson Fireside Hour

District official urges better attendance at Grafton Kiwanis

District Lieut. Governor Karl J. Myers of Philippi visited Graf ton Kiwanis last night urging higher attendance and broader membership. He cited Clarkburg club growth and activity, noting 21 new members and total 101, while clubs must represent all professions. A house rule requires notice to the secretary by Monday 4 p.m. if unable to attend, else dinner charged. Meetings will start on time at 7 30 with fines for tardiness under consideration.

Grafton Kiwanis Club Karl J. Myers Philippi Debendorfer Myers Grafton Club Kiwanis Clarksburg Club West Virginia Mays Lloyd Shriver

Ministerial Group To Hold Picnic July 6th

The Tay lor County Ministerial association selected July 6 for its annual picnic. Rev H J Mitchell M P pastor and secretary announced at the Andrews M E church. The event will be at Dever's Grove just outside the city with activities starting at 2 p m. Laymen from various churches are invited to participate.

Taylor County Ministerial Association Andrews M. E H. J. Mitchell M. P Dever’s Grove

Secret of new increase told in dairy feed sales ad

An advertising piece explains how Purina Cow Chow claims to maximize milk production by highlighting why some feeds are less effective. The piece invites dairymen to Musgrove's Mill in Latrobe Street to compare feeds and understand digestion and absorption differences. It emphasizes the 100 percent feed concept versus lower effectiveness.

Musgrove’s Latrobe Street

Purina Cow Chow Keeps Cows Giving Milk Through Lactation

Advert describes Purina Cow Chow and Bulky-Las as feeds that sustain milk production during the entire lactation. It emphasizes that cows fed Cow Chow stay heavy milkers rather than failing late, resisting the drop in production after freshening. The copy claims 100 percent production and maintained cow condition with these feeds.

Warehouse Robbery Report From Sistersville

Thieves forced entry to the Standard Oil Company warehouse by cutting the main door lock. Police Chief Lawson said apparently nothing was taken.

Sistersvile Standard Oil Company Lawson

Elkins Federal Court to Open June 16

Clarksburg on June 3 reports twenty five grand jurors and sixty petit jurors summoned for the term. Morgantown notes the largest University High School class graduates as seventy four seniors receive diplomas from Dean Earl Huderson of West Virginia University.

Elkins Federal Court Clarksburg Morgantown University High School Earl Huderson West Virginia University

Classified Insertion Rates and Oyster Tonic Ad

The notice details advertising rate rules for classified ads with word counts per insertion. It promotes New Ostrex Tonic Tablets claiming oyster invigorators and stimulants, urging readers to contact Rexall Cut Rate Drug Store at 16 West Main Street.

Rexall West Main Street

Rexroad to lead safety drive work in Charleston

Captain H. N. Rexroad was named head of the Department of Public Safety highway safety program in Charleston. Col. P. D. Shingleton said Rexroad will remain department inspector while Sergeant J. P. Horne and W. C. Easley of Bluefield assist as part of the program.

Charleston H. N. Rexroad Bette Department of Public P. D. Shingleton Rexroad J. P. Horne W. C. Easley Bluefield Road Commission

Notice to Creditors of Martha Jane McDaniel Estate

Legal notice to creditors and beneficiaries of Martha Jane McDaniel deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers verified at J Guy Allender office in Gratton Taylor County West Virginia by November 30 1936 or be barred from estate benefits. Beneficiaries must attend on that date to protect interests. Handwritten May 26 1936. May 27 June 3 10.

Martha Jane McDaniel Gratton Taylor County West Virginia J. Guy Allender Jne

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