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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
6
Nzeta Brown writes to West Virginia voters reflecting on her U S Senate primary campaign, praising supporters, noting the fight for women’s rights, and thanking press and friends. Harvey Torias complains about sewage neglect in Kingwood urging action and warns of court steps if needed.
Five Grafton High School alumni received degrees from West Virginia University with four residents in Grafton and Miss Lillian Rinard of Cumberland, Maryland. The Monticola lists activities for Gladys Seranage Rinard Odell Myres Kleming and others including Alpha Theta Ze W C A and various clubs. Florence Hughes and Ruth Smith also earned diplomas but were not regular enrolled students this term.
Forrest B Poling from Philippi, former president of the University Student Council, visited Grafton today en route from West Virginia University to home. He earned a Ll. B. degree at recent commencement and is the son of A B Poling, editor of Barbour County Democrat. He plans to locate somewhere in West Virginia.
Senator Capper proposed printing 60 million copies of The Narcotics a Warning to the People of America but the public printer estimated costs near half a million dollars. Carter outlined paper needing 20 car loads, 60 thousand envelopes, and running a web press 260 days.
City officers arrested five partygoers during a weekend incident. Miss Hate Mayle paid fines for being in a car under the influence. Grenney Dewey Mayle faced fines for driving with a bonnet and costs. Homer Mayle fined for being part of the crowd. Odo Mayle fined for profane language and threats. Maw Mayte arraigned for public intoxication and behavior in a car with a masked man, referred to county health for examination.
The vast 215 by 300 foot Cleveland hall, built of Indiana limestone with a seating capacity of 12,500, has become a symbol of the Republican nominating convention era. Officials claim the structure will serve as a grand stage for political drama and advertising for Cleveland’s public life, with potential strong profits as other cities seek similar arenas after Chicago's conventions.
Charleston reports the funeral for Captain 8 B Avis who died with R G Altizer when a bolt struck on the Edgewood Country Club golf course. Avis a famed legal figure linked to the 1920 1921 mine disturbances and various U S Senate investigations. Altizer, Montgomery County Va native, served as counsel for several firms and was vice president and general counsel of United Muer Gas Company.
President Bur ton presents Coolidge as a standard bearer of the Republican party and nominates him at the Cleveland National GOP convention tomorrow. The fragment notes the political event and the endorsement given by the speaker.
Charles P. Warren chairs the Resolutions Committee as the G O P gathers in Cleveland Clyde Jackson spent Sunday in Fairmont with Hingelands, reporting on campaign events and party activity during the convention week
Nine year old Minnedew Wyckell was seriously injured Sunday around 11 AM near Sturms Grocery on Walnut Street after being struck by a car driven by Junior Marques. She suffered a broken left femur in four places, a dislocated shoulder, and other injuries. Marques, who did not stop, was held on $500 bond by Squire Haymond as she received care at Dr Suddarth's home and then at the Rigen residence.
Perce Jackson relieved on the mound Saturday afternoon as Century edged Grafton 3-0, maintaining a 3-1 lead the whole game. The Centurions started planning a doubleheader but were forced to quit after the second inning so visitors could catch their train. Local players Proudfoot Thomas and F Jackson pitched for Grafton. other listed names include Ringler Kendal Moore Reger Williams and Walter L. Garlow visiting from Fairmont.
Claude Reger lodged a complaint with Squire Haymond alleging an injury caused by Marquess. The brief notice records a formal dispute and the named officials handling the matter.
The County Health Department schedules Health Day in Pruntytown on Thursday June 12 with clinics at 2:00 pm for babies and children and 4:00 pm for adults at the Pruntytown Independent School. A health sanitation exhibit and a 7:30 pm lecture at the Baptist Church accompany the program.
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