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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1930

Page

5

Edith Rockefeller McCormick Recovering From Minor Operation

Chicago society leader Edith Rockefeller McCormick is recovering from a minor operation. Doctor Lewis L. McArthur said she was under anesthesia for more than an hour and her condition is excellent. The page continues with graduates and degrees listed from Barbour Preston counties, naming numerous individuals and their fields of study.

Chicago Edith Rockefeller McCormick Lewis L. McArthur

Tunnelton Postal Theft Probed Amid Car Service Changes

Tunnelton witnesses a postal robbery with about 1200 dollars missing, mostly stamps, spurring federal inspection while local officials await government investigators within a day. The town also notes new Albright to Fellowsville bus service, school closings, a singing event, a theater comedy, nuptials, and community notices among residents and visitors.

U. S Tunnelton Post Office

Social notes from Newburg and surrounding towns

Betty dxen and family visit with Renshaws in Newburg while many locals host guests from Fairmont Clarksburg and Walkersville. Ruth Wiles returns home from Newbury with relatives. several residents travel for visits and reunions with friends and family across West Virginia and Maryland.

Dxen Betty Billy Doralin Newburg Newbury Deeil Shay Daniel Spangler Frank Wiles Anna Danser Richard Frickett Foret Wiles Clarksburg Ellis Wiles Mason Hospital C. S. Wiles Robert Hart Cecil Shay Wiles Raymond Hartman Walkersville Hartman Foster Maier Ireta Watson West Virginia Wesleyan Juanita Riley Jessie Weaver Fairmont Mary Shay Swicher Wesleyan College Buckhannon Arnold J. Bownfield Baltimore Kingwood B. W. Rhodes Summerfield W. Hy Pentony Rosalee Holiday Arthur Halbritter Grace ‘Rutherford Romney High School Paris Shay

Wood Named to New Federal Parole Board

Washington June 5 Arthur D. Wood commissioner of pardons for Michigan chosen as one of three members of the new federal pardon parole board.

Washington Arthur D. Wood Michigan Federal Pardon Parole Board

Democrats In Pa seek prohibition amendment platform

Delegates in Pennsylvania debated a measure to amend the constitution under Article 5 to elect conventions by the people. Observers from the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment attended and said they would discourage a third independent ticket after the platform adoption.

Pennsylvania Association Against the Prohibition Amendment

Weather Plays Case Delves into Tech Facts and Eye Injuries

Testimony highlighted medical opinions on Mrs. Bennett’s injuries from the wreck. Dr Suddarth described lingering nervous issues and balance problems, noting severe weather and a slick road. Optometrist Dr Glenn discussed eye conditions, while defense sought preexisting causes. Jury heard numerous witnesses as proceedings continued.

F. 8. Suddarth Bennett Suddarth C. F. Shafer F. M. Glenn H. D. Hensley Harry Speriee CG. E. Bailey Warner Six Gordon E. Bailey W. H. Haynes B. F. Bird L. J. Tucker Genevive Whaylen Sud

Kisner Funeral Plans Change for Nina Kisner

A change in funeral plans for Nina M. Kisner relocates service from the home to United Brethren Church at 2 o clock with Rev Pos tlethwait officiating. Interment will be in Bloomington Cemetery.

Gainer-Newton Doral Newton Sutton James Vincent Gainer Morgantown Gainer Tunnelton High School Peter Flynn St. Frances de Sales Kisner United Brethren Church Nina M. Kisner United Brethern Church Postlethwait Bluginont Cemetery

Local People Attend Endeavor Conference

Several hundred residents of Grafton attended the West Virginia Christian Endeavor Union session at the University hall. Dr Dantepaling International President of the Society spoke on the virtues of youth work and urged continued outreach and religious service.

Grafton West Virginia Christian Endeavor Union Yale Ate Poe Dantepaling Society Vreau

Evening Society Festival Promises Religious Addresses

Tonight the Society hosts a recreational festival followed by an address on The Challenge of the World-wide Christian Endeavor by Reverend Stanley Vandersall a national and International officer. The convention closes tomorrow with an address by Reverend Dr B Reiner pastor Waveland Avenue Congregational Church Chicago Ill The election of officers will be held tomorrow for the coming year Clyde C Richman is the present state treasurer.

Stanley Vandersall B. Reiner Waveland Avenue Congregational Church Chicago Ill Clyde C. Richman Elty

Tuberculosis Meeting Opens at Huntington West Virginia

Huntington W Va June 5 The ninth annual meeting of the West Virginia Tuberculosis and Health Association opened with a session led by health officials and local physicians. Delegates discussed public health measures and tuberculosis control programs across the state.

Huntington W. Va The West Virginia Tuberculosis and Health Association

Christmas sale opens with festive air today

Initia tions focused on air of the sale of Christmas with bright displays and promotional offers. Local shoppers gathered as the event commenced this morning, hoping for discounts and seasonal goods.

Good Samaritan Role Loses Its Appeal

Fairmont officials report a court case in Hutchinson where Benevsky of Hutchinson is on trial for a felonious assault involving Wes Talkington. The defendant argues he provided food when Talkington requested it on a Glarksburg Fal interurban stop, claiming Talkington abused him and was hit in self defense.

Fairmont Jung Good Samaritan Benevsky Hutchinson Matt Wes Talkington Glarksburg-Fal Becoxky

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