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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1936

Page

6

Stop Landon Election Showdown Foretold by Moses

Former New Hampshire Senator George Moses, leader of Knox forces, warned from Col. Frank Knox headquarters in Cleveland that no nomination would occur before the sixth ballot. He pledged that steamroller tactics would fail before they begin. Central Pro

Landon George Moses New Hampshire Col Frank Knox Cleveland Moses Knox Central Pro

Go To G O P Convention With Dr and Mrs Glenn

Dr and Mrs F M Glenn depart today for Cleveland to attend the Republican national convention which begins Tuesday June 9. En route they will stop in Wheeling to visit friends until Monday then resume to Cleveland with Dr Glenn returning to 20 West Main Street on Monday June 15.

F. M. Glenn Cleveland Ohio

Rotary program explains long distance calls by moving pictures

At Hotel Grafton last night the Rotary Club viewed a moving picture demonstration of long distance calling. Rotarian Jack Norville of C and P Telephone Co. Clarksburg led the showing with R A Mall assisting and a foreign calls talk by a telephone official. Secretary L J Loar noted the event’s educational value, with 42 people attending including guests Shipley McIntosh of Millersburg Ohio, W L Reddick and G T Bartlett Jr.

Rotary Club Grafton Jack Norville C. and P. Telephone Company Clarksburg R. A. Mall L. J. Loar John W. Ault Shipley McIntosh Millersburg Ohio W. L. Reddick G. T. Bartlett, Jr

Magistrate Sets Bond in Nopialo Case at $500

Magistrate Jefferys set bond at 500 dollars in the case involving Nopialo. Attorney Francis Warder, counsel for Nopialo, assisted in presenting the state's case.

Rand Jefferys Francis Warder Nopialo

Argument Over Going Home Ends With Arrests

An altercation at Bridge street and Main street degenerated into arrests after Connelly and Genevieve Cox argued about going home. Both pleaded guilty to fighting before Mayor E O Waugh, receiving three day sentences. Orlen Oldaker pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and drew five days in jail. Ted Robinson and G B Welsh were jailed three days for defaulting on $5 fines.

Bridge Street Main Street Connelly Genevieve Cox Knottsville E. 0. Waugh Orlen Oldaker Ted Robinson G. 8 Welsh

Harmony Alluned Pret Colbornes Committee Report

Mrs Olita Hooker of Buckhannon and Mrs Allie Jackson of Jane Lew gain support for committee seats. Chairman Robert G Kelly of Charleston says no floor arguments after a preliminary meeting. Kelly not a candidate for reelection. R Carl Andrews of Kanawha County recommended for Kellys successor by Attorney General Homer Holt. Douglas Brown of Huntington named for national committeewoman. Rose Burchinal has moved to Washington. Potential reelection of Charles Lively as vice chairman discussed. Committee to arrange judicial convention to nominate two Supreme Court candidates.

National Douglas Brown Huntington Rose Burchinal Washington Charles Lively State Senate Supreme Court

Reverend Tufvander and Love Return From Assembly

Reverend F J Tufvander pastor of First Presbyterian Grafton and Robert Love returned yesterday from Syracuse New York where they attended the general assembly of Presbyterian churches in the United States. They traveled by Dubois and Ithaca visiting Cornell University, spent two days at the assembly, and returned via Niagara Falls to Buffalo and Erie New York.

F. J. Tufvander First Presbyterian Church of Grafton Robert Love Syracuse New York General Assembly of Presbyterian Churches Turvander Mr. Love Dubois Ithica N. Y Cornell University Niagara Falls Buffalo Erie N.Y

Many Students Given Attendance Rewards

At Lucretia school closing exercises Principal Walter A Wood presented certificates for perfect and faithful attendance. Recipients with no absences: Lloyd Nestor Derald Poling Charlotte Bloom Ruth Richman Gerald Poling Ruby Mason Blondel Wood Viola Poling Stephen Mason Jr Those with three days or fewer missed: Mary Jane Woodyard Flossie Signey John Kirkpatrick Maxine Cline Paul Nestor Betty Kirkpatrick Maxine Nestor Elva Nestor Donald Piter Teddy Nestor

Lucretia Walter A. Wood Lloyd Nestor Derald Poling Charlotte Bloom Ruth Richman Gerald Poling Ruby Mason Blondel Wood Viola Poling Stephen Mason, Jr Mary Jane Woodyard Flossie Signey John Kirkpatrick Maxine Cline Paul Nestor Betty Kirkpatrick Maxine Nestor Elva Nestor Donald Piter Teddy Nestor

Former Insurance Man Here Returns to City

Mr and Mrs J T Ambrose of Baltimore Md arrived in Grafton for a short visit with Mr and Mrs Denver Thompson in West Grafton. Ambrose left Grafton seventeen years ago and this is his first return since then. He was an insurance agent for the Metropolitan Agency under W H Adair. Friends in Grafton look forward to seeing him again at the United Brethren church tomorrow morning before returning to Baltimore tomorrow night.

J. T. Ambrose Baltimore Grafton Denver ‘Thompson West Ambrose Metropolitan W. H. Adair United Brethren Church Mrs. Ambrose

Oss Chosen as Mineral County GOP Chairman

In Keyser on June 6 the Mineral County Republican Executive Committee elected Harry Oss as chairman. The meeting named Oss, a Keyser resident, to lead the local party with the term commencing immediately.

Keyser Mineral County Republican Executive Committee Harry Oss of

High School Exercises Close 1935-36 Year With Guest Speaker

The speaker for the 133 graduates address at the high school auditorium tonight was announced today by Mr. Kuhn. A well worth hearing man is expected to speak to the graduates as the 1935-36 school year closes. Admission will be by ticket only.

Razor Attack at Haller's Store Sparks Fatal Wound

In Simpson a fight at Haller's store led to Gillis being fatally slashed by a razor wielded by an assailant, later identified with the Marples. Mrs Gillis and witnesses described the early encounter, while Deputy Batson noted the attacker fled as Gillis was mortally wounded. Police seek Marple and Maggie Marple, charged as an accessory.

Simpson Haller Marple Catherine Giles Batson Gillis Peck Maggie Marples Gillises

Town Officer Case Continues With Alleged Beating Testimony

The continued town officer trial details claim the officer arrested a person and used fast repeated blows to the face and head. The officer asserts he counts roughly 20 hits while insisting no oath violation occurred. Nopislo then testified for the state, sharing his account.

J. W. Brown Wendel Nopialo Eli McDonald Fats James C Holt Samples Page One Nopislo

Strikes Ripple Across Major Industrial Hubs

Negotiations begin for a silk dyers federation contract affecting 20000 workers in Paterson New Jersey while 10 Paterson dye house staff strike. A stone and egg barrage greeted the reopening of Canton Ohio stamping and enameling plant idle since April 30. Portsmouth sees Wheeling Strel strike deadlocked with union recognition and wage goals. In Minneapolis 600 sash and door workers and 80 oat mill hands stay away seeking pay and recognition. Milwaukee fabricates disputes persist among stevedores and wood workers, with 30 lumber camps closed affecting about 10000 workers across Oregon and Washington. Seattle taxi mechanics seek closed show, Portland drivers press for higher pay, and veneer plants in Medford Oregon idle 450 workers amid wage bickering. Dallas taxi chauffeurs resume duties under tentative centennial patrols settlement. Sam E. Whitaker begins eastern tour as cotton choppers strike in Arkansas fields.

General Electric Schenectady N. J Silk Dyers’ Federation Paterson Paterson Dye House Canton Portsmouth Wheeling Strel Company Minneapolis Milwaukee Oregon Washington Seattle Portland Ore M~dfield Dallas Sam E. Whitaker East Arkansas

Judge delays Bluestone reservoir condemnation suits

Federal Judge George W. McClintic postponed indefinitely the land condemnation suits of the government against the West Virginia Power Company for the Bluestone reservoir near Hinton. He left Charleston for a judicial convention in Asheville, North Carolina.

Charleston George W. McClintic West Virgin Bluestone Reservoir Hinton Asheville N. C

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