Public Comfort and State Health Debate in Grafton
A Grafton issue column warns about missing highway signs risking accidents and praises clear, conspicuous guidance. It also critiques West Virginia health laws that allow river pollution, urging filtration and reform, and discusses management lessons from labor disputes and Soviet experiences alongside cautions about door to door sales and privacy.
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Hag
Department of Health
Health Department
State Health Department
Wheeling
Labor debate on mine ownership and unions
The New York Globe editorial argues the West Virginia mine strike shows labor issues stem from broader factors than ownership. It notes unionists can be tough employers and that cooperative ventures mention by name are largely owned by members, with Lilly and Mrs Lilly referenced in the insider remarks.
Baltimore Justice Lilly seeks operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Justice Lilly, long troubled by a stomach disorder, enters Johns Hopkins Hospital for treatment and possible operation. He has been away from his Grafton office and will allot $12.50 monthly from a branch bank near the camp. The case prompted American Legion officials to seek Treasury action on $20 interest due from a bank loan to a veteran.
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Baltimore
Justice Lilly
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Mennetoe
Grafton
American Legion
Lemurr Bolles
Frank White
United States
Bolles
Treasury Department
White
Treasury
War Department
Billy Sunday Attacks Evolution and Bolshevism in Columbus
Billy Sunday denounces evolutionists and Bolshevism at Memorial Hall Columbus as he rails against unfaithful preachers who follow theory over scripture. He slams Bishop Blake for defending Bolshevism and warns that rejecting God leads to infidelity and ruined lives. He spoke to a capacity crowd then returned to Louisville for revival work.
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Columbus O
Billy
Memorial Hall
Nan
Sunday
Sluke
Methodist Episcopal Church
Zets
Blake
God
Moses Abrraham
Jesus
Russia
Lenine
Trotsky
Hell
Memorial Shall
Louisville
Columbus
Legion Chagres Banks Take Interest On Liberty Bonds
The American Legion plans an inquiry into banking institutions accused of extortion from World War I veterans. Evidence suggests soldiers paid 80 dollars monthly for Liberty Bonds and lost bond interest as banks claimed service charges. Instances cited include banks acting as trustees and deducting handling costs, reducing veteran returns.
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Legion Chagres
Ve‘s
Indianapolis
American Legion
Industries Wanted in Grafton
The June issue of Grafton Vision surveys local resources and shipping in a bid to attract viable industries. It favors a Solvay process plant, noting its efficiency and potential to utilize coal locally, while cautioning against mismatched factories. Letters to Semet Solvay and regional chambers gauge feasibility and investment potential.
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Grafton
Grafton Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerces
Graton
Chambers of Commerce
United States
Middle West
Atlantic Seaboard
Gratton
Latvia
Armour of Packing House Fame
Standard
O11 Co
Tell ‘Telephone Co
Company of Charge
Grattan
Semet-Solvay Co
Arking
Solvay
B. W Alexander
Kemp Morton to Speak on Flag Day in Grafton Elks Event
Prominent Charleston lawyer Kemp Morton will deliver the flag day address at Grafton Elks Flag Day observance June 14 at Grafton Park. The program includes band music, ritual services, a basket picnic and dancing, with Elks and families invited.
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Y.kemp— Morton
Charleston
West Virginia
Grafton
KR. J. Maloney
B. V. Flanagan
Harry Friedman
Grafton Park
Grafton Band
Grafton Lodge No. 308
Morton
Afton Elks
Elks
The
Strange murder case shocks Lincoln County in Kentucky area
Posses comb the hills around Branchland Lincoln county searching for former deputy sheriff For mer deputy John Stinley accused of killing Mrs Columbus Adkins. Authorities report he fired four shots, two outside and two inside the Stanley home. Witness Mrs Stanley says she saw the assault, then hid as Stanley followed. Warrant issued by Squire Boothe and state police asked to aid. Anny Margaret Heaton crowned Miss Parkersburg in beauty contest.
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Huntington
W. Va
Lincoln County
Branchland
Forohn Stinley
Columbus Adkins
Stanley
Squire Boothe
Mrs. Stanley
Mrs. Adkins
Olle Stanley
Adking
Anny
Margaret Heaton
Parkersburg
State News Items From Kanawha to Buckhannon
Lee REE OVER THE STATE reports bond issuance of 45000 for seven elementary schools and a 20 cent school levy increase to boost teacher salaries in Kanawha County. Also notes Wash ington Irving high school graduates from Peru sponsored by the Methodist Episcopal Church. Morgantown theatre project worth about 500000. Sayre Oil and Gas assuming five year leases for 5268 acres across several counties. Teddy the dog with a solid gold tooth in Wayne. Logan bans carnivals over morals concerns. Upshur high school board seeks two sites for a county high school with a 30 cent levy. new summer normal school opening at Magnolia high in New Martinsville.
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Lakebhoe Aoi Sealden
Kanawha County
Clarksburg
Washington Irving High School
Julio Rubio
Ernestino Salamone
Callao
Peru
Artemio Montoya
Lima
Missionary Department
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Buckhannon
Upshur County
Buckhannon High School
County Cars Return Home Anticipated by Residents
Residents believe vehicles linked to the county are returning to their former homes. The report notes the anticipated relocation, with authorities emphasizing the process may settle into the community’s established locations.
Hospital Notes On Local Appendicitis Cases
Master Clyde Jones was admitted Tuesday for appendicitis and underwent surgery. William Knotts at the city hospital is improving after appendicitis surgery. Samuel Crosten of Merriden was admitted Tuesday and operated Thursday for appendicitis. Mrs. St J Neel of Philippi had Friday morning surgery and rests easily. Mrs. L Hamilton of Maple Avenue Wax was admitted Friday and operated on. Master Robert Shriver, son of Mr and Mrs Shriver, admitted Friday. Mrs L Kennedy discharged after weeks of treatment and return home. Mrs Carl Pitzer discharged after several days of treatment.
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Clyde
E. J. Jones
William Knotts
City Hospital
Samuel Crosten
Merriden
St. J. Neel
Philippi
Minstrel Man Delays Before Undertakers Shop
A colored minstrel troupe from the South performed in Grafton yesterday. The band walked Latrobe Street to Main for a concert, with one passerby glancing at a nearby undertakers’ window. He muttered about Ab avoiding the es tablishment as his group moved on.
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Grafton
Latrobe Street
Main
Mey
Gonceman
Browning Produces Rapid Fire Cannon for Air and Land
Ogden Utah June 2 An invention by John Browning of Ogden a rapid firing automatic cannon capable of firing 12 shells a minute has been perfected. The cannon designed for use in airplanes on land or sea has a 1 inch bore weighs 160 pounds mounted on a tripod and can be fired from any position without sacrificing accuracy. It has a seven mile range.
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Ogden
Utah
A.P
John Browning
J. W. Browning
Men Sentenced in West Virginia Robbery Cases
In Fairmont R V Scott and Frank Bryan were found guilty of robbery and sentenced by Judge Showalter to three years each in the state penitentiary at Moundville. In Clarksburg a woman, Mrs Harley, aged 22, was reported to have expired during a visit. Dr Waltman Barbee of the state university will address Buckhannon high school tonight at commencement as 22 diplomas are awarded. A new Harrison County courthouse is favored in Clarksburg. In Abacgne, John W Mason and attorneys Shaw and Musgrave faced theft charges in a B and G railroad station robbery involving $44 from R C Robinson. mistrial occurred, then a retrial proceeded in Richwood Nicholas County. William Cook and David Sargent were sought after moonshine terms.
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Fairmont
R. V. Scott
Frank Bryan
Clarksburg
Mra
Harley
Ber
Glenville
Showalter
Nister Horn
Moundaville
Cairo
Waltman Barbee
The
State University
Buckhannon
Hazel Reppert
Buckhannon High School
F- M. Farnsworth
Harrison County Court House
Abacgne
Nicholas County
William Cook
David Sargent
State
Prestey
Loideadignd
M. Bragg
Memorial Day Cannon Sparks Disaster at Cemetery
June 2 reports a grass fire started when wires from a memorial day cannon ceremony touched two 11 000 volt lines, toppling a horse and injuring several spectators while automotives burned and a crowd fled. One death reported among the chaos as the blaze spread through the cemetery grounds.
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Martina
Call
Nin
City Visitors Highlightlocal Notables Walter Rogers and Tobingon
Walter Rogers and W. T. Tob ingon were in the city today along with Hiram Lynn of Gindy Creek, marked by local observers as notable arrivals.
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Walter Rogers
W. T. Tobingon
Hiram ‘Lynn
Gindy Creek
Box Car Plunge Into Cheat River Kills Superintendent
A freight car fell into the Cheat River near Erwin West Virginia. Superintendent E C Young 55 of Keystone Lumber died. Two lumber workers Summers and Lipscomb were badly hurt. three others escaped injury. Young’s body recovered at Elkina. Summers and Lipscomb reported not in serious condition.
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E. C. Young
Keystone Lumberay
Erwin
W. Va
Jesburg
Summers
Lipscomb
Travic
Cheat River
Young
Elkina
Rowlesbury
Lipecomb
Personal notices from Grafton and surrounding areas
Local residents travel to Morgantown for F Schroeder Jr graduation and return. Louise and Mary Schroeder assist the choir. Kimmell and Wehn head to Cincinnati with others to visit relatives. Several locals, including Messrs Kimmell, Chenoweth, Matthews, Dent, Mattern, Friedman, and Alexander, visit or depart for extended trips. moves and shopping noted among families and businesses in Grafton and Pruntytown.
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Schroeder
Louise
F. Schroeder Jr
West Virginia University
Missen
Mary M. Schroeder
Benmon
Morgantown
Belle Kimmel
Marlington
Dorothy Kimmell
Charleston
Grafton
Keyser
Fred Jt. Watkins
Maple Avenue
Park
JP. Baylock
Wheeling
Isaac Rinker
Knottaville
Fred Whitescarver
Prantytown
Earnest F. Clark
John Birke
Newburg
Floyd McDaniel
Philipp
Walter Wil- Hane
Blueville
Agnes
Ethel Everett
Cumberland
Charles Yates
Flemington
Gratton
Proctor Rounds Up Alleged Traffic Violators
In Taylor county, John Proctor led police to arrests and fines for state criminal code violations. Roy Miller of operating a motor vehicle without a chauffeur’s license paid $10. Charles Nestor of Fairmont paid a fine for operating an automobile without a license. Heensat ? paid $40. Cephas Grennan was fined $20 for speeding. Clyde Wiland paid $10 for speeding and a contested issue. Car No. 102 228 cited for parking on the curb without a plate and $10. William Statemaker ordered to appear to answer a charge of operating an automobile without a license.
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John Proctor
Taylor County
Roy Miller
Charles Nestor
Fairmont
Ad Cephas Grennan
Clyde Wiland
William’ Statnaker
Avace
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