Olivio Loses City Beer License at Grafton Meeting
The Grafton city clerk revoked city beer licenses issued to Roy J. Kiger Noel Clelland Ray Huhn and Tony Olivio. State Licenses were revoked and the city permit No 1022 was ordered confiscated. Clelland and Kiger were absolved from ownership of Tony's Place. the revocation targeted Olivio and Huhn. Work on 303 McGraw Avenue grade and curb was approved. An alley between Dewey and Warder avenues was discussed for abandonment and beautification. No action on the alley request was taken and the session adjourned before 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Roy J. Kiger
Noel Clelland
Ray Huhn
Tony Olivio
Fred L. Fox
Charleston
Clelland
Kiger
Tony
McGraw Avenue
James Reed
Charles E. Ray
Uurger
F. Bonner
C. C. Batson
West Grafton
Boys Off on Capital Trip
The Grafton boy traffic patrol led by Chief A B Lockard will leave by bus tomorrow for Charleston for a two day tour of the capital as a reward for traffic duty. Subscriptions totaling 174.55 will cover travel and visits to state government sites. Mayor Waugh praises the boys and driver C Red Barnes will pilot the bus with banners donated by John Adams. Twenty six boys will participate including Dale Lockard and Ray Rinder among others. Assistant chosen Joseph G Travis named to succeed Leon P Miller as prosecutor Wilson Anderson announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
A. B. Lockard
Charleston
Waugh
E. O. Waugh
C. “Red” Barnes
West Virginia Transportation Company
John Adams
Dale Lockard
Ray Rinder
Robert Jackson
James Proudfoot
John Wagner
Ferrei Wert
Grafton Drug & Chem Co promotes fresh pure prescriptions
Prescription Specialists advertise that only fresh pure drugs are used in filling prescriptions. They urge customers to bring their prescriptions to a store of known ability and reliability. Prescriptions are called for and delivered. Lowest prices claimed by Grafton Drug & Chem Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Drug & Chem. CO
White on Landon Views From Cleveland Hotel Window
William Allen White, famed Emporia editor, sits on a Cleveland hotel room window sill answering questions from reporters, including a woman, as he shares his views on Gov. Alfred M. Landon.
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Cleveland
William Allen White
Emporia
Kas
Alfred M. Landon
Central Press
Lumber Pile Fire Destroys 38000 Feet at Reynolds Home
Fire of unknown origin razed a lumber pile containing about 38000 feet valued around 1500 dollars at Albert Reynolds' Shelby run home on Saturday afternoon. Corporal Emrick reported some fine wood and wagon tongues burned. no insurance. Fire suspected to start from a discarded cigarette among dry leaves and sawdust accumulated in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Reynolds
Shelby Run
L. W. Emrick
Four Couples Given Marriage Licenses in Early June
County clerk records show four couples received licenses in the first week of June. Patrick Dallison aged 28 of Smithfields and Helen M. Robinson 21 of Flemington. Harvey L. Merriman 26 and Ethel M. Martin 21 of Thornton. Dorsey Saucer 29 and Elsie Love 24 of Webster. Walter Gethers 29 and Evelyn Hough who is listed as colored, both of Grafton.
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Patrick Dallison
Smithfields
Helen M. Robinson
Flemington
Harvey L. Merriman
Ethel M. Martin
Thornton
Dorsey Saucer
Elsie Love
Webster
Walter Gethers
Evelyn Hough
Grafton
Inmates Injured by Auto Near Clarksburg Home
Two Harrison County inmates were struck by a car near the county home in Clarksburg on June 8. James Waller, 74, was in critical condition, while George Reynolds, 64, sustained less serious injuries.
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Clarksburg
Harrison County
James Waller
George Reynolds
Goff Struggles to Keep His Recovered Car
State police and Dalton Goff investigated a Chevrolet coupe stolen from the dam parking area where Goff works. The car, recovered twice in a week, was found again on Knottsville road near Grafton after its latest disappearance.
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Dalton Goff
Dam
Goff
Knottsville Road
Grafton
Evelyn Welch Accepts Summer Post in Fairmont
Miss Evelyn Welch a teacher from Central graded school of Grafton has gone to Fairmont for the summer and accepted a critic position at the Butcher school for the term. She is daughter of Mrs Ella Welch of East Wilford street and will return to Grafton in the fall.
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Evelyn Welch
Central Graded School
Grafton
Fairmont
Butcher School
Miss Welch
Ella Welch
East Wilford Treet
Marple Still At Liberty In Simpson Cutting Case
Dorsey Marple, 47, of Simpson, alleged to have slashed principal Andrew Gillis, 22, in a Friday night incident in front of Haller's store. Gillis, taken to Grafton City hospital with a serious hip to hip abdominal wound, shows improving condition though peritonitis remains a risk. State police cite many unhelpful tips and anticipate a self defense plea as further statements are collected from Mrs. Marple.
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Dorsey Marple
Simpson
Andrew Gillis
Grafton City Hospital
Liberty
Haller
WPA
W. E. Murphy
Marple
Gillis
Fewer Placements Reported by Grafton NRS Office
The National Reemployment Service Grafton branch showed a weekly drop in placements according to Office Statistician Fay Squires. Taylor county logged 60 hires with 45 on public projects, nine private placements, and six on work relief. Barbour county confirmed 38 public project placements. Preston county had 25 public placements.
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Grafton
National Reemployment Service
Fay Squires
The
Dame
Taylor County
Barbour County
Preston County
Young Fleming and Steel Graduate as Medical Doctors
Two sons of bank officials receive Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of Virginia Charlottesville and will begin hospital internships. Harry C. Fleming, son of O. Jay Fleming, will intern at University Hospital Charlottesville. Charles W. Steel Jr., son of C. W. Steel, Sr., will have a hospital affiliation announced later.
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First National Bank
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Harry C. Fleming
O. Jay Fleming
Charles W. Steel, Jr
C. W. Steel
University Hospital
Steel
Fleming
Carrie K. Fleming
Charles W. Steel, Sr
Grafton
Virginia University
Huntington Loiterer Ordered Out of Grafts
Murphy of Huntington was ordered to leave the city this morning by Mayor E. O. Waugh after a police court hearing. He claimed to be a one legged panhandler who drank whiskey Saturday afternoon and was arrested. The mayor reduced and then revoked a prior $5 fine. Sam Lomax, a damworker, went to jail for three days for default on a $5 drunk fine. Ray Croston forfeited a $5 fine for failure to appear after being arrested for drunkenness.
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Nd Murphy
Huntington
E. O. Waugh
Murphy
Main Street
Waugh
Sam Lomax
Letting Friend Use His Driver's Permit Costs Fine
William Ray Phillips of the city was fined ten dollars plus costs for allowing John Gallo to use his operator's license while driving last week. Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys sentenced him. Gallo had previously paid a similar fine for driving without a license.
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William Ray Phillips
City
John Gallo
Ona C. Jefferys
Gallo
Mrs Little to Speak at Six-County District Meeting
Mrs Jennie Little national president of the Women's Benefit Association will speak at the six-county district meeting on June 26.
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M'Mechen
Jennie Little
Women's Benefit Association
Pair Arrested After High Speed Chase in Parsons
Police shot a tire on a speeding stolen car and arrested Charles Arbogast, 20, and William H. Myers, 23, both of Elkins. Officers said the vehicle was stolen and the suspects faced unknown charges.
West Virginia sees rise in 1934 income tax returns
Guy Helvering announced 30,784 West Virginia residents filed individual income tax returns for 1934, about 3,600 more than last year. Charleston led with 4,034. Wheeling 3,671. County and city totals include Berkeley 387, Cabell 2,616, Marion 1,717, Mercer 1,435, Mingo 427, Monongalia 695, Taylor 338, and others such as Fairmont 1,236 and Morgantown 613.
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Washington
Guy Helvering
Internal Revenue
West Virginia
Charleston
Wheeling
Berkeley County
Martinsburg
Cabell
Barboursville
Huntington
Milton
Harrison
Bridgeport
Clarksburg
Lumberport
Nutter Fort
Salem
Shinnston
Marion
Fairmont
Mannington
Monongah
Rivesville
Mercer
Bluefield
Bramwell
Freeman
Princeton
Mingo
Williamson
Monongalia
Morgantown
Star City
Taylor
Grafton
Thirteen Black Legion Members Held to Trial
DETROIT June 8. Thirteen men charged with the Black Legion kidnapping and execution of Charles A Poole were ordered held for trial on murder and abduction counts by Common Pleas Judge Ralph W Liddy.
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Detroit
Black Legion
Charles A. Poole
Ralph W. Liddy
Chester Candidate Reveals Campaign Balance
Chester candidate W. L. Smith, winner of the Republican nomination for state senate in the first district, reported campaign costs of 372.92 dollars and contributions totaling 375 dollars to the secretary of state, leaving a small balance.
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Charleston
W. L. Smith
Chester
Senate
Secretary of State
Leadership Training Course Opened At Morris Harvey College
A leadership training course for young Methodists opened at Morris Harvey College in Barboursville. The Rev. P. Curry of Gauley Bridge is dean. Speakers include Rabbi Ariel Goldburg of Charleston and John W. Davis president of West Virginia State College, plus Janet Williams and the Rev. Fred Williams of Lynchburg.
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Barboursville
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Morris Harvey College
P. Curry
Gauley Bridge
Ariel Goldburg
Charleston
John W. Davis
West Virginia State College
Fred Williams
Lynchburg
Youth Drowns at Lake Chaweva in Picnic Accident
Charleston June 8 Joseph Carter Dickison 22 of Fayetteville drown ed in Lake Chaweva while picnicking with his bride of two weeks. Local authorities reported the tragedy during a leisure outing, with details limited to the incident and residence.
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Charleston
Joseph Carter Dickison
Lake Chaweva
Fayetteville
Farmer Injured In Auto Crash Near Parkersburg
Parker bust reports Higgins L P a 58 year old farmer was injured when struck by a motor vehicle. State Police charged J H Rhodes aged 22 with reckless driving in connection with the collision.
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Parkersburg
L. P. Higgins
J. H. Rhodes
Jailer Uncovers Partially Completed Jail Break
June 8 Morgantown report states Jailer Watson Whyte found a half completed duplicate key and half-sawed cell bars. He cites three prisoners as responsible. Dr. C R Orton of the state planning board to speak at tonight's forum in Morgantown.
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Orton
Morgantown
C. R. Orton
State Planning Board
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Commission
State Tax Commission
Chief Lockard
Welch
Wilson Anderson
Joseph G. Travis
Leon P. Miller
White
NRS
Young Fleming
Huntington Loiterer
Mrs. Little Speaks
Wuxtra
Taylor County Hardware ‘Co
ST. John
U. S
eudential Insurance + Company of America
Edward D. Duffield
Home Office
Newark, N. J
DOE
Loyal Cleaners
Farmer
Glenn
Main St
W. Va
F. Harpold
West Pile Street
Fountain Drug Store
C. F. Harpold
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