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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1936

Page

2

Tribute to Captain Eugene Dunnington Rite

A friend pays tribute to Captain Eugene Dunnington longtime Fairmont resident and former G B conductor who died June 6 at 613 Ohio Avenue. Born September 20 1865 in Webster he lived 22 years in Fairmont and was devoted to his family church and causes. He is survived by his wife two daughters sisters and a late brother. Funeral services were held June 9 at Fairmont with interment in Webster.

Eugene Dunnington Ohio Avenue Fairmont Dunnington Webster This County Robert M Mary Hudnall Dunnington Eugene Christ Webster Methodist Episcopal Church United Brethren Christchurch Mabel Cutright Agnes Griner Captain Dunnington Earth Capt Maude Shields Martha M. Wade Flemington D. Grant Smith Thomas Walter Dunnington Parkersburg E. H. .Waters First United Brethren Church United Brethren Church Walnut Grove

Radio Schedule Highlights for Evening Through Midnight

A dense listings of radio programs across stations NBC CBS WJZ WGN WLW and more outlining shows from Amos 'n' Andy and Lum and Abner to orchestras bands and violinists with times from 6:00 P M to midnight across multiple cities and networks. The guide names programs hosts and performers such as Tony Russell Ruth and Her Buddies Jack Shannon Ruth Rubinoff and many orchestras detailing a full evening lineup.

NBC Amos 'N Andy CBS The Four Barbers WJZ Niela Goodelle WMMN Transradio WGN Palmer House WSAI Omar the Mystic Wlw—Johnsons Tarzan WLW Lum Abner Ted Husing KDKA Pat Don WWVA Russell Dorr Bari Lone Ranger KMOX Boake Carter Cortar WCPO Asher Little WSM Jack Fibber McGee Mi Rico Marchelli Herbert Foote Nbc—Hammerstein Beverly Stull Guy Lombardo CPO Jack Randolph Ruth Rubinoff WJR WLM Clyde Trask Margaret Speaks Soy Nelson Eddy Daly Pick & Pat Benny Kruger Orches Abe Lyman Oliver Smith Bernice Claire MOX Wayne King Morgan L. Eastman WHAM WYAC Tonic Dick Manfield Jack Denny Amos N' Andy Bradford the World of Sport Duncan Moore Happy Jack Ink Spots Fritz the Major WGY Johnny Albright George Givett Pick Glen Gray Magnolia Blossoms Norine Freeman Xavier Cugat DBBM Geo. Givot

Friedman Chosen Executive Head By Nonmember

The gathering in the courthouse Saturday included all 12 members. Fried man and Thomas were nominated. Friedman won 8 to 4 and Mrs Scranage was elected vice chair, with Miss Sommerville reelected secretary and Thomas unopposed for treasurer. The group planned to meet next Saturday to install the new chairman, who is traveling in Indiana. Friedman is a veteran attorney who has served HOLC and completed title abstraction work for B&O relocation projects.

Cunnaucu Avis Booths Creek Brady Currey Dale Scranage Courthouse Karl Vince Neva Feltner Fetterman E. Clarke Bailey Emma Green Grafton John A. Pickett Suddarth Flemington Lonzel B.thomas Mary Sinclair Knottsville Murray Mason Guy Means Kramer Perie Kramer J Scranage Fos Miss Sommerville Mr. Thomas Indiana

Eastern Baptist Sunday School Meek Meet at Maysville

Petersburg dispatch notes the Eastern Baptist Sunday School Association will hold sessions in Maysville on Thursday and Friday with a focus on church education and regional cooperation.

Petersburg Eastern Baptist Sunday School Association Maysville

Boy Scouts Demonstrate Skill At Camporee Ending

Huntington hosts eighth annual camporee in celebration of Flag Day with more than 500 participants. Patrols win all prizes for efficiency in scoutcraft after three days of first aid camping and other divisions of scouting.

Huntington Boy Scouts Tri-State

Bonus Money With Bonds Arrives At Grafton Post Office

World War I adjusted service bonds will be issued tomorrow to local veterans at the Grafton post office. Postmaster James Murphy said over $175,000 will be issued with about a quarter of a million expected by week’s end. Bonds cannot be cashed locally. they must be verified in Charleston after a courthouse verification board conducts checks, a process that could take about ten minutes per bond unless veterans choose to hold them for interest.

Veterans Administration Grafton James Murphy Charleston Murphy

Aid to Flood Victims Reported On By Carr

Red Cross Director Charles W. Carr disclosed aid to victims of mid March floods totalled 444935.32 dollars. He said most of the 804 cases remaining from the original 15000 requesting relief will be closed this week in Wheeling.

Wheeling Red ‘Cross Charles W. Carr

NRS Manager Succumbs At Home In Henderson

Point Pleasant resident Charles Lasky 36, manager of the National Reemployment Service, died at his Henderson home after a short illness. He led local workforce programs and passed away June 15.

NRS Henderson Point Pleasant Charles Lasky National

Arrest Youth Continues. Suspect With Noted Criminal Record

In downtown hotel, officials continued the arrest of a youth. United States Attorney Leslie Garnett will be briefed on the case today. Jesse Miller is described as having a criminal record including a 30 day jail sentence in Hagerstown Maryland for concealed weapons, a five day sentence in Millgrove New York, and a six month term for larceny at the Jessups Maryland state house of correction.

Hoover United States Leslie Garnett Jesse Miller Hagerstown Millgrove N. Y State House of Correction Jessups

Drive Begins Continues With Legislative Session Notes

The report outlines committee decisions to limit attaches to 30 and form only finance and judiciary groups to handle bills. Governor Kump prepared a message for delivery after session convened. A social security bill from a joint committee was readied. The planning board drafted a permanent welfare setup under a state department of public assistance and a measure to extend delinquent real estate penalties to mid-1937. Road funds and highway repairs were discussed, with federal aid possible if state funds matched. Five legislators were named as vacancies were filled, all Democrats. Two delegates prepared to introduce resolutions, including Wheeling’s Centennial recognition and a proposal on liquor commission profits to municipalities.

Senate House Committee Finance Judiciary Kump Planning Board State Department of Public Assistance State Planning Board Burr H. Simpson West Virginia George S. Wallace Huntington Cabell County C. N. Proctor Cliff Top Fayette County H. G. Shores Keyser Mineral County Paul H. Kidd Glenville Gilner County Clifford R. Snyder Clarksburg Harrison County Stephen D. Russekl Ohio Wheeling Fleming A. Jones D.mcdowell Welch City State Liquor Commission

Thornton beer parlor brawl ends with revolver assault

George Shaffer of Thornton suffers a badly lacerated scalp after a brawl at a Thornton beer parlor. Percy L. Rutherford, 42, proprietor of the resort, was charged by state police with beating Shaffer over the head with a revolver. Rutherford was focked up by

George Shaffer Thornton Gay Thornton Beer Parlor Percy L. Rutherford Shaffer Rutherford

Rafting on Route 50 Leads to Assault Case in Thornton

Trooper W E Murphy, after Dr J A Kimble treated Shaffer at his home, found no skull fracture. Rutherford pleads guilty to assault and battery before Magistrate Ona C Jefferys, fined five dollars and costs. Dr Kimble sped toward Thornton, aided by the trooper who found a man bleeding to death. The incident began at the Rutherford beer parlor where the proprietor was arrested after Shaffer allegedly searched an intoxicated patron. A warrant charges Shaffer with drunkenness and he may appear before Justice Jefferys later today.

W. E. Murphy J. A. Kimble Shaffer Rutherford Ona C. Jefferys Murphy Dr. Kimble Thornton Here Rutherford Beer Parlor Shifer Jefferys

Pasteeth Promises All Day Hold For Teeth

Advertises a dental paste that prevents slipping and strengthening bite. Claims no gummy or pasty taste and all day protection. Sold in three sizes with cadv2 branding.

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