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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1924

Page

6

Britain’s Edith Picton-Tubervill on social trends a

Edith Picton-Tubervill, a British Labour figure, lectures abroad about women’s freedom and social norms. She argues wider female freedom raises standards, notes London streets as a cathedral to old values, and discusses Prohibition views and liquor interests. Her tour spans Canada, the United States, and parts of Europe.

Rock Edith Ficton-Tubervill Royal Mail Canada Proton-Tubervill London Britain Uniteed States Labor St. Louis Cincinnati Toronto America Picton Tubervill Swenny Priory Glenmorgan Wales Paine Tubervill Fitzhammon William the Conquer Woman’s University Bombay England Church of England Caron Streeter United States

Anglo British views on religion politics and Europe

The writer discusses sympathy for European problems amidst American and British debates about religion and modernist versus fundamentalist tensions. He notes Britain’s Church of England liberty, supports labor government approaches to Soviet Russia, and mentions Miss Picton-Tubervill’s social work and planned U S return.

Laas Burpriggd League of Nations Europe Britain England Church of England Manning Pam

Edward Albee Praised For American Boy Spirit At New York Dinner

A 1924 feature recalls Edward FP Albee, vaudeville impresario, as a self made Maine boy who died to lead theaters and aid performers. Guests laud his journey from shoe shines to Barnum shows, his philanthropy, and belief in Christ teachings guiding altruistic public life.

New Yor Edward FP. Albee Machias Maine Boston Barnum Edward Albee Albee Kurata John D. Rockefeller Jon Mitchell Keith Enterprises Byone Eb.fp. Albee Keith

Barbour County Fall Ticket Fixed For Primary Ballot

Barbour County announces party nominees for the November election. Sheriff Republican Stew and Democrat Kelley lead the slate with Prosecuting Attorney Republican Stemple and Democrat By rer. County Commissioner Republican Thorn Democrat Moore. Assessor Republican Stemple Democrat Marsh. House of Delegates Republican Street Democrat Paugh. National Convention Delegate Republican Mason. County Commission member George Justis of the Peace Democrat Burner. en

Kelley Stemple Byrer Thorn Moore Marsh Street Paugh Mason George Justis of the Dewocrat Burner

Miss Marjorie Green Dies in Philadelphia

Telegram announces Miss Marjorie Green 21 died in Philadelphia likely from influenza aftermath. Funeral set Tuesday at 9 a m. in Philadelphia. She was daughter of the late M F Green formerly with B and O Rail. Survived by stepmother Emma Hess Green heart, brother Harry of this city, sister Regenia in Omaha, and several cousins. Harry Green and Mrs Green left for Philadelphia. Russell Ridenour to attend.

Russell Kidenelly Philadelphia Marjorie Green Miss Green M. F. Green Rail Emma Hess Green Graltan Harry Miss Regenia Inven Omaha Neb Harry Green

Funeral for French Haddix in Newark Ohio

French Haddix died at his Newark home after a lingering illness. He will arrive on train No 6 42:30 o clock and be laid to rest at Bluemont cemetery with Rev F G Radabaugh officiating. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Irvin Haddix and formerly resided in this city. Survived by his wife, father, mother, one brother Charles Haddix of Steubenville and two sisters Marie and Della at home.

French Haddix Newark Ohio Bluemont Cemetery F. G. Radabaugh United Brethren Church Irvin Haddix Haddix Charles Haddix Steubenaville, O Marie Della

Goff Thanks Voters for Senate Nomination

Clarksburg West Virginia May 30 1924 In a message to West Virginians Goff thanks voters for nominating him to United States Senator. He says the support reflects the Republican Party and pledges to uphold free institutions and good government while continuing the campaign for Republican principles.

Clarksburg W. Va West Republican Party

Quiet Methodist wedding ties Graf ton couple

Miss Ruth Walter became the bride of Atwell Pitzer at the Methodist church in Graf ton on Saturday at 4 PM with Rev Perry Grimm officiating. The couple, both of Graf ton, plan a week long honeymoon in Baltimore before setting up home at 5 Lincoln Street.

Ruth Walter Atwell Pitzer Perry Grimm Miss Walter Pitzer George Walter Deer Park R. L. Pitzer Ross St Baltimore and Ohio Baltimore Grafton Lincoln Street

Oakdale H. 1 King Dies Near Gladesville at 72

Oakdale H. 1 King died Thursday morning at his home near Gladesville aged 72. Funeral services were held at Halleck Church Saturday with Rey Elza in charge. Memorial services are planned for Summers Church on Sunday June 8 at 10 30 in the morning and at Halleck at 2 30 in the afternoon conducted by Rev. White of Morgantown assisted by Rev. Elza. Various local residents visited relatives and friends through the past week including Jair Simpson and wife of Fairmont C E Brown and William Brown at Adaline Wests M E Nelsons Morgantown visitors and others.

King Gladesvile Halleck Church Rey Elza Jair Simpson Fairmont C. E. Brown William Brown Adaline West Toy Nelson Morgantown M. E. Nelson W. A Carruthers White Day Glades George Watson Ida Galliher Willam Anna McBeée Mere Arnold Joseph Reppert B. Brown Halleck Rev. White Elza

Webster News roundup from Webster June 3 192x

Mrs Frances Bartlett recovers after a fall. Decorations services drew a large crowd at Simpson on Sunday. A seven pound boy named Howard Frederick arrived Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard McWilliams. Mr and Mrs Wash Phillips plan to move. Draper Phillips visited his brother Willie in Clarksburg. Ralph Gibson Roy Newton and Andrew Sutherland shopped in Grafton. Mrs Isabel Losh Mrs Jane Lake and Miss Ina Losh will drive to Uniontown next Sunday to visit friends and relatives.

Grafton Isabel Losh Jane Lake Ina Losh Uniontown

New Freshmen for Grafton High School Graduation

The Grafton High School graduation ceremony last evening honored seventy four students from local grade schools. A capacity crowd filled the auditorium for a dressy program featuring Central school orchestra, the class song Flying Clouds, and a christened address by Prof. W H White of Shepard College State Normal School.

Grafton High School Sehool Central School Ssgles Florence Wilkinson

Harvest Time theme frames diplomas at school program

The event featured a speaker addressing future leaders and the duties of the state to children, comparing the pupil crowd to a Harvest Period. Superintendent H A Rice presented diplomas as principals called each student by name. The class sang Dear Land of Freedom and the sextette from Lucia before a benediction by Key Konberger.

H. A. Rice Land of Freedom Lucia Key Konberger

High School Class Day Exercises Impress Seniors

A morning crowd attended the high school class day exercises. Seniors performed sketches, songs, and stunts including an orchestra, class play Non Palma Sin Labor, and a class prophecy. Students named include Alice Preiss Ruth Isner Mary Courtney Catherine Bishop and Margaret Pendergast.

Alice Preiss Ruth Isner Mary Courtney Catherine Bishop Ada Sober Eleanor Reynolds de Banjo Clase Mildred Newton

Knowledge Our Next Governor Gore A West Virginia Farmer Leader

Howard M Gore the Republican governor hopeful is described as a farmer and cattleman. He grew up on a Clarksburg area farm and runs the Gore brothers venture with his sibling. They own the Gore farm and a Clarksburg hotel and he held posts from assistant secretary of agriculture to education board member.

Howard M. Gore West Virginia Mr. Gore Ne. Gore Gore Clarksburg Coolidge Eiuher Education Board State Board of Education Cornwell American Historical Society Industr of Howard Mason Gore Harrigan County London County Howard More Joseph and Susy Talsas) Gore Truman Gore mar_ried Lydia George George We Tilizabeth Roona Surian T. Trachan Tilghman Artha Malinda Albert Wilson Solomon D Leah Louisa Alice Jerusha Lydia Esther Loudon County Allegheny Mountains West Fork River Jamian Gore Solomon D. Gore Loudon Old Homestead University of West Virginia At Morgantown

Leob and Loeb linked to new Chicago crimes

Chicago report ties the Leopold and Loeb case to additional assaults and a possible murder near their University of Chicago circle. Investigators seek grand jury indictments as Freeman Tracy and other victims are connected to the duo’s notorious activities and alleged thrill killings.

Chicago Athan Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb Robert Franks Dr. Jeckyll and Mr Hyde University of Chicago Jacob Pranks Norman Ream Leopold and Loeb Ream Leopold South Side Millionaire Colony Freeman Tracy Tracy Young Loch Robert Crowe

Stout in Lead for Treasurer in Democratic Delegate Race

Charleston June 3 Widespread returns show former Governor Cornwell among Democratic delegates and Senator Sutherland leading Republicans for delegate at large. Democratic totals include Cornwell 44 500 and Mann 33 244. Republican top figures include Glasscock 47 000 and Guinn 14 513 with Jarvis closing Stout by 3 43 905 in the state evicts for nominating treasurer.

Charleston Joh J. Cornwell Frank Mann Howard Sutherland Arbuckle Butcher Campbell Christian Cornwell Dadisman French Mann McCauley McKiley Snider Tan Bias Tlake Board Buster Dice Gadd Gaines Glasscock Guinn Hepburn Jarrell Kirk Marshall Miller Parsons Peadre Sutherland Wiquesney White W. E. Stout R. H. Jarvis Stout

Farm relief bill fails in Congress after late bid

Washington June . The Haugen farm relief bill was debated in the house and senate but failed after a last minute offer. The adjournment motion was moved by Senator Lodge and rejected 224 to 154. LaFollette's substitute for a July 7 recess was defeated 52 to 26, leaving farm legislators unsure of future action before weekend adjournment.

Washington House Senate Congress Lodge LaFollette LaPollette

Tri state pact to curb river pollution announced

West Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania reached a united policy at a Cincinnati meeting to combat river pollution from cities and industries along the Ohio River. The three states will gather data on dumping and sewerage with plans for a joint program to protect public water supplies and may expand to Kentucky Indiana and Mississippi.

West Virginia Ohio Pennsylvania Ohio River Cincinnati Tisdale Mr. Tisdale Tristate State Boards of Health Kentucky Ilnplp Indiana Miraissippyalies

Letter Urges County Court to Publish Proceedings

A reader proposes that Taylor County Court publish full, detailed records of every session in the county paper to restore public confidence and show how and to whom tax funds are expended. The letter stresses transparency to reassure taxpayers and improve community trust.

Taylor County France W. Va Uhappy

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