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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1936

Page

7

Retired B and O Veteran Dies in Rowlesburg

Talbobt B. Anderson a 64 year old retired B and O employee died early yesterday from a sudden heart attack at his home in Rowlesburg Born October 30 1871 in Newburg he joined the railroad at 14 and became an engineer in 1890 He spent 45 years in service and later managed the storeroom He married Anna Riggs in 1897 and they had five children all surviving The deceased also leaves three brothers and two sisters and two grandchildren He was a member of the Methodist Protestant church Funeral services are set for 2 p m tomorrow with the body in state since noon Interment will be Riverside Cemetery conducted by N C Dawson Funeral Company

Talbobt B. Anderson O. Employe Rawlesbore Newburg Edward H Jennie Elizabeth Pickett Anderson D Division Railroad Company B. and O Anna Riggs Freda Peters Nita Janet Anderson R. Edward Anderson Orvaldson Rowlesburg A. C. Anderson E. V. Anderson Paw Paw P. C. Anderson Keyser Fanny Anderson Nellie Hooton Cumberland Kenneth Peters Anna K. Peters Anderson Preston County Methodist Protestant Church Alfred Selby Riverside Cemtery N. C. Dawson Funeral Company

Princess Alice Joins Right Lustily In Song At Convention

A Cleveland convention feature recounts Princess Alice joking about age and claiming attendance there since 1912. The exchange reveals a lively, personal moment amid broader political coverage of the era.

Princess Alice

Naga Ana CHANGES MADE by Landon leaders in hotel talks

Bitterly disputed nomination drive for Landon halted early as leaders fear he will not approve all terms. Landon chiefs confer by telephone with Topeka leader amid talks on eastern wing concessions and a constitutional minimum wage plank. Possible removal of gold standard from monetary plank to address Senator Borah’s objections. Long night of hotel negotiations ends with a drafting sub committee report.

Landon Topeka Borah Idaho

Judge Grants New Trial for John Burcraff in Beer Garden Slaying

June 11 Judge Reno Howard granted a new trial to John Burcraff who was sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary for slaying Irvin Thompson a prepper miner in a beer garden last summer.

Welch Reno Howard John Burcraff Irvin ‘Thompson

Aged Former Continues At Train Platform

The scene on the D platform shows Mrs Harrison and a crowd reacting to loud hooting as a man, possibly aged, moves toward the train. The gathering includes talkative spectators and pauses for a History in Pictures feature on The Battle of Bunker Hill, to appear in the June 14 issue of American Weekly.

Fig Bunker Hill Sunday American Adv

Capitol Visit Inspires Grafton Boy Patrols

Superintendent and Chief Lockard lead a group of Grafton boys on a Capitol tour in Charleston. They toured the governor’s reception room senate chamber and Charleston city hall learning government, police work, and juvenile jail, appreciating the experience and donor support.

Capitol H. G. Kump Senate Chamber Senate Chambers Charleston Lockard Thierma Grafton

Wild Tribute Continued From Page One

The piece reflects on Hoover in multiple guises from aloof and unapproachable to entertaining and charming. It notes him as the engineer and hero of Belgian relief and as guardian of food supply during wartime, illustrating varied public perceptions of him.

Hoover

Platform Drafts Reveal Borah Opposition and Idaho Monopoly Push

A party platform plan aimed to satisfy factions faltered when Landog forces lacked their own approval. The draft totaled about 3090 words, with planks on sound money, opposition to the League of Nations, foreign affairs, and a strong monopoly section. Borah showed cautious support, while the Idaho senator criticized the monetary plank as “better than it might have been.”

Landog League of Nations World Court Borah Idaho London

Roosevelt New Deal Talk Draws 30000 At Little Rock

President Roosevelt addressed a crowd of about 30 000 at a Little Rock stadium. He urged protecting the common man from the privileged few as he outlined tackling prices wages hours of labor and social security through renewed national leadership. He praised Jefferson for broad constitutional action in the Louisiana Purchase while warning the public that political maneuvers could shape the Democratic campaign.

Roosevelt Stadim Centennial Stadium Little Rock Jefferson Louisiana Purchase Arkansas Purchase

Public Notice in West Virginia Land Acquisitions Case

Civil No seeking 0.48 acres of land in Taylor County West Virginia in a Monongahela Railway Company et al proceeding. Notice to heirs unknown and all claimants in interest that a petition was filed April 28 1936 by Howard L Robinson U S Attorney for Northern District of WV under Attorney General instructions in the U S District Court.

District Court ‘the United States West Virginia United States of America Elid Taylor County Monongahela Railway Company Pennsylvania North Western Virginia Railroad Company Grafton P. W. Heironimus A. Keefer Union James Currie John Lindsey John Ford Jacob Foard Eaward J. Armstrong Howard L. Robinson District Court of the United States Pee Lor Lor County, West Up Thineing Monongahela Railway Company Et.al Metes

Public notice of land condemnation for Tygart River Project

In Elkins West Virginia the United States District Court will hear on July 15 1936 at ten o clock A M motions to appoint commissioners to determine just compensation for 48 93 acres of land in Taylor County West Virginia belonging to Robert J Smith et al The action seeks condemnation for the Tygart River Reservoir Project under acts of Congress and a Federal project The notice requires affected owners appear and plead respond or risk entry of judgment condemning the lands. The notice is signed by WM C Howard Clerk of the District Court Northern District of West Virginia May 1936

Elkins West Virginia United States District Court United States Tygart River District Court of the United States WM. C. Howard United States of America Taylor County West Neha Robct J. Smith Taylor’ S County Grattan Weeton Robert J. Smith WM. K. Howard

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