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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1935
Page
2
Beatrice reports the annual reunion of Amanda Bolyard at the old Marquess home on June 2 with Grant Bolyard as president and Mrs. Hubert Schooley secretary. The event featured scripture, prayers, songs, and readings by great grandchildren. Bolyard, 87, mother of 12, was among 11 siblings, 30 grandchildren, and 45 great grandchildren present.
Mona faces hostile public scrutiny after a scandal involving her child and husband. She stages a comeback with Ned backing her show, drawing a powerful ovation and public vindication as she declares her love and commitment to the child.
Officers chosen include president Mrs D A King of Accident Maryland and secretary Mrs Ivan Hayhurst of Fairmont. The notes indicate ongoing local civic activity and election timing for the upcoming year.
The Taylor county court ordered and paid eighty six percent of sheep claims, about $1218, the largest annual percentage in years, per County Clerk Frank Bennett. Walter L. Curry was appointed notary public and Walter H. Wolfe’s similar appointment was received for action at the next session.
Philippi reports Milton Furr a 76 year old farmer of near Volga in Union district was found dead in his bed by neighbor Thomas Maxon after missing weekly visits Coroners concluded death occurred 36 to 48 hours earlier Funeral services set for Pleasant Grove cemetery with widow Betty Furr surviving No inquest were deemed necessary by authorities
The Salvation Army, active in Taylor county before FERA, continued relief efforts led by Major and Mrs Campbell who sacrificed salaries to cover local bills. Major Marshall outlined disaster response, noting the Army often arrives hours or days before the Red Cross to commence aid.
A veteran officer recalled the 1926 Florida hurricane impact in Jacksonville and West Palm Beach, noting Salvation Army crews were first on the scene with aid while Red Cross followed. He praised spiritual aims, warned of Communist influence, and urged continued Salvation Army work in Grafton.
The page lists evening radio programs and time slots for NBC CBS and local stations. Entries include NBC News with Gallagher and Shean at 5 30 P M and Orphan Annie on NBC, plus WGN WFBE WLW and KDKA listings for Amos n Andy and Tony and Gus and other serials and music segments.
A dense listing of radio programs across stations including WJZ WGN WLW and KDKA with shows ranging from Easy Aces to The Caravan and Lavender and Old Lace. The text also advertises genuine RCA tubes with low prices and quantity discounts amid fragmented schedule notes.
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