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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1935

Page

6

Barnes Latrobe street case injunction hearing advances

Defense attorneys request compliance with yesterday’s order as State Trooper Wamsley testifies about warrants issued by Ona C. J. Jefferys. Warrant details cover April 12 and May 24 with arrests of Wamsley and Barnes, and charges of drunkenness and illegal liquor sales. Deposition completion expected by next Tuesday. Judge Dent will rule on a permanent injunction by Thursday or Friday.

Barnes Latrobe Street W. G. Wamsley Ona C. J. Jefferys Justice of the Peace Claude Hefner Wamsley W. J.J. Barnes J.C. Holt Margaret Moran Herbert Dent

Proposed Alien Census Under Labor Plan

Washington officials say the labor department urged President Roosevelt to spend 4.7 million dollars from the work relief fund to conduct a complete census of aliens and determine eligibility for entry. Immigrant services note job potential for unemployed with literacy skills, while other agencies seek funds for soil conservation, forestry, and disease controls as part of advisory recommendations for allotments.

Washington Labor Department Roosevelt Work Relief Fund United States Immigration and Naturalization Service Agricultural Department Advisory Committee Soil Conservation Service Forestry Service

Parole Board Opens Two Day Hearing At State Penitentiary

About 100 parole applications were before the state parole board for consideration as a two day hearing began at Moundsville. Warden Dr C F McClintic who heads the board, along with D E Thoenen of Sistersville and Mrs Fay Johnson of Shepherdstown, will review the submissions.

Moundsville Bord C. F. McClintic D. E. Thoenen Sistersville Fay Johnson Shepherdstown

Acting Mayor Presides Over City Court In Absence

In mayoral absence, Finance Commissioner Charles Rau presided at city hall police court this morning. Three transients, Berkley Lazo James Hilton and John Wilson, were tried on intoxicated in public or drunk charges. Lazo and Hilton were ordered to leave the city and Wilson was fined five dollars.

Charles Rau Otto Waugh Washington City Hall Berkley Lazo Latrobe St. Mary's Street Lazo James Hilton Transient Bureau Hilton Grafton John Wilson

Randolph Replies To Blanton Attack In Congress

Washington June 11. Rep Randolph of West Virginia replies to D Tex Blanton attack over the house crime committee and its report on removal of District Attorney Leslie Garnett. Edmiston of West Virginia commends Randolph and rebukes Blanton for unfair language.

Washington Blanton D., Tex House Randolph W. Va Leslie Garnett Edmiston

Wont Leave Goes 10 Jail In Grafton For Ross Adkins

Ross Adkins, a transient, was arrested Sunday by city police for intoxication in public. He was tried by Mayor E Otto Waugh and ordered to quit the city, then remanded to the county jail after a drunken state led to a $5 fine or further confinement.

Grafton Ross Adkins Claude Hefner Ross Ona C. Jefferys Adkins

Refund paid by railroad to Monongah division workers

Baltimore and Ohio officials announced a special refund to Monongah division employees, averaging 25 to 27 dollars, paid today alongside regular wages. About 2,700 workers receive two percent of nine months earnings as a pension deduction refund after the pension act was voided by the Supreme Court.

Grafton Monongah Division Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Monongah U.S. Supremie Court

Sixteen Colored Men Face Jobs on Massive Dam Project

Sixteen colored laborers were sent from the National Reemployment Office at the courthouse to Frederick Snare Corporation to work on the Tygart Valley flood control dam project. They are assigned to two shifts, 5 p.m. and 11 p.m., for concrete work on the $12,000,000 structure two miles south of the city.

Sixten Frederick Snare Corporation National Reemployment Service Court House Charles Englehardt Office Statistican

Shrine Parade Draws Throngs In Washington DC

A huge Shrine parade in Washington on June 11 featured 70 bands and many drill teams. Delegates in vivid costumes filled Pennsylvania Avenue while streetcars were rerouted. Imperial potentate Dana S. Williams and a Pavilion of Omar backdrop highlighted the 61st annual conclave activities and planned pageants.

Washington Mystic Shrine Pennsylvania Avenue Dana S. Williams Omar White House

Lyddane Case Starts as Boland Trial Opens

Rockville Maryland June 1 P The bizarre trial of Anne Lyddane a bank clerk accused of plotting an installment plan murder of her husband and a friend s wife moved to a legal siding as three judges hear evidence against John Martin Boland charged as an accomplice. She faces a separate trial after yesterday s proceedings. The state alleges a 200 down payment for the murder to appear as a holdup and the couple had ties amid a lovers dispute.

Rockville Anne Lyddane John Martin Boland Boland John Goggy) Carnell Lyddane Francis Lyddane Josephine Beall

Delay Granted Again In Wheeling Gas Case

The Public Service Commission continued further hearing in the Wheeling gas rates case until June 18 due to the absence of chief counsel for the Natural Gas Company of West Virginia. The city of Wheeling seeks reduced gas rates and the delay governs the proceeding.

Charleston Public Service Commission Wheeling Natural Gas Company of West Virginia

Helmick Named President Of Lambie Oil Company

State Senator A A Helmick of Parsons is the new president of Lambie Oil Company of Newcastle Wyoming elected by directors to succeed R M Lambie. Company controlled by West Virginians, with headquarters in Wyoming. The report mentions a musical program during the event.

Clarksburg A.A. Helmick Parsons Lambie Oil Company Newcastle Wyo R. M. Lambie Wyoming

Quiet election held in Fairmont today

Fairmont voters elect the city board of directors with four seats on the ballot two Democrats and two Republicans. The major contest occurred weeks ago when J Clyde Morris A C West and Paul Amos incumbent and Fred T Wilson were chosen from a field of 15. If no third party nominates candidates the general election is largely ceremonial.

Fairmont J. Clyde Morris A. C. West Paul Amos Fred T. Wilson

Ways to Collect Back Alimony Declared by Judge

Chicago June 11. Circuit Judge Finegan ruled that violence is not a valid method to collect back alimony. He enjoined Ada Cole from molesting her former husband Thomas Cole. Although Cole was complainant, he still pays $50 on account by order of the judge.

Chicago Finegan Ada Cole Thomas Cole Cole

Runoff Election Held By Women's Federation

Detroit reports a runoff to select the recording secretary of the national federation of women's clubs at the Triennial convention. Three candidates failed to gain a majority: Mrs Arch Trawick Nashville Tennessee 414 votes, Mrs J L B Buck Virginia 4 2 votes, and Mrs John B Harvey Huntington West Virginia 492 votes.

Detroit National Federation of Women’s Clubs Arch Trawick Nashville

Glenn's Pain-Well Tron and Herb Tonic Promises Pep

A spring fever health claim promotes Glenn's Pain-Well Tron and Herb Tonic as stimulating stomach glands increasing red blood cell production and energy to resist colds and grip. The ad urges purchasing a bottle to be convinced.

Glenn

Insull Faces Final Trial On Bankruptcy Charge

Chicago June 11 Samuel Insull Sr once a power magnate faces a final trial on a bankruptcy act violation after extradition from Turkey. Two codefendants include his son Samuel Insull Jr and Harold Stuart. Government lawyers Helmed by Forest Harness and Harold Huling pursued the case as witnesses in the mail fraud and embezzlement history. Harness predicted a shorter trial than the earlier six-week mail fraud case.

Chicago Samuel Insull Insull Turkey Samuel Insull, Jr Harold L. Stuart Halsey Stuart ‘Land Company Forest A.harness Samuel E. Whitaker David V. Cahill Harold Huling Harness Huling

Trial expected to last two weeks in federal bankruptcy case

Hess said the present trial should not exceed two weeks as the Insults and Stuart face charges of violating federal bankruptcy law. They allegedly transferred about $2,500,000 of Corporation Securities Company assets during insolvency. A conviction could bring a maximum 25 year sentence.

Hess Stuart Corporation Securities Company Lable

Pearl Buck Files Reno Divorce Suit for Freedom

Internationally known author Pearl Buck filed suit in Reno to divorce John L. Buck on grounds of extreme cruelty. The complaint cites cruelty but provides no details and notes Buck has not forgiven or condoned the conduct.

Pearl Buck Reno Pet Comfort Buck John L. Buck

Rheumatic Pain Relief Endorsement from Charleston Woman

Mrs. Mary M. Sligar of Charleston claims harsh rheumatism left her after using Indo-Vin. She says pains in hips and legs eased, swelling subsided, and walking improved after early treatment. The testimonial notes availability at Grafton Drug and Chemical Co. and other druggists in the region.

Mary M. Sligar Main Street Charleston Mary M. Sugar Cen Grafton Drug and Chemical Company Grafton

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Sunuuly Scimi Helmick Sousa Pinla Women’s Federation Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Wildwood N. J Asbury Park North _Sersey Baltimore & Ohio
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