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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1937

Page

8

Induction of Three New Members at Grafton Rotary

Three new members John Evans Abe Tackett and Richard Bartlett were formally inducted at the Grafton Rotary Club during the weekly dinner Keefer IRA Keefer chairman of the educational committee officiated and explained Rotary International history A humorous welcome followed by serious remarks and each new member received a Rotary code of ethics H E Flesher spoke on Rotary objectives and benefits of membership One visitor Harry E Flesher Jr attended the session presiding was Dr Paul P Warden club president.

John Evans Abe Tackett Richard Bartlett Grafton Rotary Club Rotary

MRS M DANIEL SERVICE PLANNED AT MAPLE AVENUE

McDaniel was a member of the Eastern Star Women's club and its sextet. An Eastern Star service will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday at her late residence 632 Maple Avenue with interment to follow at Mt. Zion cemetery in Marion county under G. T. Bartlett. Reverend William Knox of Andrews Church will officiate at Sunday afternoon services at 1 30.

Page One McDaniel Eastern Star Women’s Club Eastern Star Maple Avenue William Knox Andrews Church Mt. Zion Marion County G.T. Bartlett

River Death Case Sparks Murder Probe In Maryland

A Crisfield Maryland murder scene featured a bullet skull wound and a rope bound corpse. A dangling briefcase held odd items including a car rack and tea strainer while police pursued clues as family members disputed ownership and missing money surfaced.

Page Uch Maryland Washington Island William F. Stout Chesapeake Jep. Bradshaw Crisfield Charles F. Keene, Jr

Mystery Deepens in Keene Death on the Potomac

The Keene case unsettles relatives and crew aboard the steamer. J B Eby recalls giving change from a five dollar bill, but no money is found on waterlogged clothes and only a nickel is recovered in the room. Three 32 calibre bullets are found in Keene’s vest and a pistol once owned by him is missing. Bowen, the steamer’s chief engineer, heard a possible gunshot around 1 45 a m as Keene vanished. Fishermen’s rope knots on the body prompt theories that a seaman tied them. The Potomac remains the center of a mounting mystery.

Keene J. B. Eby William H. Bowen Ce Ee Potomac

Runaway Charleston Girls Held as Parents Sought

Police report two Charleston girls aged 14 and 15 are in custody in Lancaster awaiting parental arrival after running away since Sunday. In Parkersburg, Dr. Glenn L. Freed, 50, a prominent dentist, died with funeral services held in Barboursville.

Charleston Lancaster Parkersburg Glenn L. Freed Barboursville

Bar Association Announces Meeting on Sesquicentennial In Taylor County

Taylor County Bar Association calls a 3 PM Tuesday session to consider adopting an American Bar Association approved resolution for U S Constitution drafting anniversary. President Hechmer aims to form a committee to engage civic and fraternal groups in Taylor County from September 17 this year to April 30, 1939.

Taylor County Bar Association Taylor County John L. Hechmer American Bar Association

Walter Wolfe Omitted From State Teachers Graduates

Walter Wolfe of Grafton graduates from Fairmont State Teachers College next Monday though his name was omitted from the seniors list sent by the school publicity department and published in yesterday's Sentinel. Other Grafton diploma recipients include Lee Carrico Kenneth Daugherty Mildred Ridenour and Joseph Snider.

Walter Wolfe Grafton Fairmont State Teachers College Lee Carrico Kenneth Daugherty Mildred Ridenour Joseph Snider

Extra Girl's Alleges Assault at National Sales Event

Mrs Douglas testified at a studio national sales convention that she was served whiskey instead of a soft drink, fell ill, and was beaten in a car after leaving the building. Investigators possess a physician’s report on her examination and the clothing she wore, and her aunt Dorothy Krister may corroborate part of her account.

Miss Douglas Dorothy Krister

Prison Wardens Report Escape From Road Camp

Warden C F McClintic of the state penitentiary disclosed today that Donald Seabolt and Joe Smith escaped from a road camp near Walkersville in Lewis County.

Moundsville C. F. McClintic State Pendentiary Donald Seabolt Joe Smith Walkersville Lewis County

Playgrounds Open Monday in Taylor County

Taylor county announces the summer playground program opening next Monday at 17 recreation centers with a staff of 23 leaders. Hours differ by location, in city 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and out of city 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Training for instructors ends tomorrow with certificates awarded to successful leaders. Centers include First Ward East End Maple Avenue Central School and more. A county wide pageant is planned after August 15 to mark the program’s end. Also noted Welch incident two year old Rathmer Ann Keywood injured by car in neighbor’s driveway.

Taylor County J. B. Dryfield WPA Central School Grafton Dryfield First Ward East End Maple Avenue Thornton Blueville Knottsville Webster Park View Simpson Flemington Central College Hal Lucretia Pruntytown Rosemont Astor Toomclusion Welch Rathmer Ann Keywood

Sale sman Wanted for Electric Appliances

Help wanted advertisement from a reliable concern seeking a sales agent to market electric appliances. Respond with details to Postoffice Box 611. Vacancy indicates 58-3t for location and posting.

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