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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1936

Page

2

Victim to Rest After Miner Killed in Wreck

Funeral services were held Monday for Pred Sinsel 21 a miner of Philippi who died Saturday when a car overturned on Mouse Run dirt road pinning him beneath it. His brother in law Ed Thompson 29 of Belington route 3 escaped with injuries. Sinsel son of Adam and Frances Phillips Sinsel is survived by his widow and siblings Mrs Ed Thompson Brownton route Mrs Emma Snyder Brownton Miss Evelyn Miss Thelma and Carl at home and Earl Sinsel Brownton. The Rev SA Jesse conducted final rites at Philippi United Brethren Church.

Ed, Thompson Belington Emma Snyder Brownton Evelyn Thelma Carl Earl Sinsel A. Jesse Philippi United Brethren Church

Contract Set For New School in Volga

Philippi gains vocational agriculture instructor F C Waggoner for the next year and Belington appoints B E Kimble as principal. A contract to build a two room Volga school replacing last year’s fire damaged building was awarded to Floya Ware. Construction starts immediately with a September 1 completion target.

Philippi F. C. Waggoner Philippi High School Barbour County Belington

Philippi Man Arrested Again as Drunk Driver

Frank Sandridge, 54, of West Philippi, was taken into custody by State Trooper R. G. Coen Sunday charged with driving drunk. He was out on bond for a separate hearing this week before a local magistrate on a similar charge.

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights and Hosts

A dense listings page details radio programs across networks from 6:00 P M to midnight. It lists stations Wark WZ 24DIO gB, CBS, NBC, WJZ, WLW, WHAS, WMMN and more with programs including Eddie House organist Easy Aces Amos n Andy guests and sports scores, variety sketches, orchestras, and singers such as Kate Smith Jack Randolph Vivian Della Chiesa and Rubinoff. The schedule shows multiple time slots and a broad mix of musical acts, comedies, dramas, and news updates.

CBS Eddie House WJZ NBC Amos 'N Andy KMOX WLW Johinson WHAS WMMN Transradio News Deane Janis Glen Gray Ben Bernie Benny Rubin Keller Sisters Lynch Harmony Team WGN Blackstone WSAI Waring Wynn Gulliver the Traveler Lessie Hayton Orch King's Men Fred Waring Rosemary Lane Romance Inc WHIO Joe Sander Johnny Lewis Meredith Wilson WCPO Tietrich Wawo Noble Sissle Barry McKinley March of Time Wave—Rubinoff WSM WOWO WMAQ Jack Randolph Sophie Tucker WeM_Alliee Willard Robinson WAVE Rhythm Caravan Bradford Dream Ship WGBF Jack Campbell Orches Jimmie Mattern Frank Daley Wagon Wheel Joe Sanders Judy Her Jesters WCKY Wsr Solay WTAM Hart Smith Fletcher Henderson Philip Crane WLAC

Drunken Driver Gets Heavy Fine and Jail Term

Raymond Riffle 22 of Gilmer County pleaded guilty and received 30 days in jail and a $25 fine plus costs for operating a vehicle without a valid license. The owner did not consent to the car’s use. Others jailed include Pete Gillis 45 for moonshine possession and Walter Taylor freed after agreeing to a $10 fine and costs.

Raymond Rifle Gilmer County Ona C. Jefferys Riffle Andrew Gillis Simpson Miner Grafton City Hospital Biffle Jefferys Route 250 Pete Gillis Simpson Andrew Walter Taylor

Motive sought in Newark mystery man case continues

The investigation centers on a man who visited the Moore home and was identified by the father as someone he had talked to about inventions three years earlier. Miss Moore, 24, a Newark department store buyer and 1984 Wellesley senior, said the visitor appeared about 34, 180 pounds, wearing glasses and handsome. In Point Pleasant the Mason County Democratic Executive Committee reelected J. Wallace Burdett as chairman.

Thorities Moore Miss Moore William Wiley James Flannery Point Pleasant Mason County Democratic Executive Committee J. Wallace Burdett

Morgantown Girl Named Home Service Officer

Miss Mildred Prest of Morgantown is chosen as home service officer for the Monongahela system in the Fairmont area. She will hold cooking schools to assist housewives and replaces Edith Humphrey who served the past two years. Prest is a West Virginia University graduate and former teacher at Beech Bottom high school.

Mildred Prest Morgantown Fairmont Edith Humphrey Miss Prest Wes Virginia University Beech Bottom High School

Canfield Wins Pure Oil Essay Contest Award

H U Canfield of 740 On a street won the Pure Oil company essay contest and received a Wittnauer all proof Jimmy Mattern round the world model watch worth 37.50. H C Haller, manager of the local Pure Oil station, announced the May contest results and noted another award went to Victor Pott of 233 Maple Avenue for his essay.

H. U. Canfield Pure Oil Company Wittnauer Jimmy Mattern H.C. Haller Pure Oil Tam Victor Pott Maple Avenue Haller

Bridge Work Speeds Up To Open One Way By Friday

President Poe moved White scarver and three workers to accelerate repairs on the Main Street bridge causing congestion due to detours. He favors removing the Cecil bridge to Parkview near the Carr China pottery when dam water forces residents to vacate. The Cecil bridge would replace the suspension span at the pottery for long term use.

Contitucu Poe Whitescarver Main Street Bridge Street Main Stret South Grafton Cecil Carr China Company Parkview Cecil Bridge

Bridge fund funds ease of raw permission claim

A statement asserts that permission can be easily obtained and confirms available funds in the bridge fund for the purpose. It emphasizes readiness to move forward without delay.

Court ruling limits reach of Wagner act says Carmody

John M. Carmody argues the decision is effective only within the Fifth Circuit and may not reshape national Wagner act administration until Supreme Court action. Seven other cases are pending in circuit courts, with Southern board representatives preparing a full report. the panel distinguishes manufacture from interstate commerce, noting transportation via negotiations remains separate.

Page One John M. Carmody Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals United States Supreme Court Crcuit Court of Appeals Supreme Court Circuit Court

Three Cornered Case Continues Over Will Validity

The Game Society Inc of New York claims it is the intended beneficiary of a will declared invalid. Fond of Her Pets notes Mrs Stege buried in a private Eldred cemetery beside 12 cats a dog and a goose named Rosie. Her cats were fed steak weekly and fish on Fridays.

The Game Society, Inc New York

Little girl injured as car plunges off embankment

In Little Valley West Virginia a car driven by Mildred Poland’s father plunged over an embankment injuring Mildred. None of the other occupants were hurt. Bluefield also reports that District 10 of Pythian Sister Temples will meet Wednesday at Crumpler with Mrs Genevieve Sampson of Quincy, grand chief of the state, speaking.

Hundred W. Va Mildred Poland Bluefield Pythian Crumpler Génevieve Sampson Quincy

Wolfe's Tire Shop Ad Promotes Vapor Cured Tires

Wolfe's Tire Shop in Dallas advertises Seiberling vapor cured tires. Shop at 124 East Main Street, phone 846. Proprietor Dallas Wolfe lists tire offerings and contact details for Grafton, West Virginia.

Wolfe’s Dallas Wolfe Seiberling Main St Grafton W. Va

Seiberling Vapor-Cure tires advertise safety and longevity

Wolfe's Tire Shop in Grafton touts Seiberling Vapor-Cure tires as superior with no weak spots. The ad highlights F A Seiberling’s tire innovations since 1898, claims longer wear and safety, and invites customers to compare and buy on merit at the shop on East Main Street.

Seiberling Dallas ‘Wolfe Wolfe's East Main Street Grafton F. A. Seiberling

Deer Nuisance In Fairmont Spars With Garden Damage

Leroy Bunner asked the district game protector to intervene over a large buck and doe that repeatedly breach his garden fence in Fairmont, devouring cabbage and lettuce nearly every night.

Fairmont Leroy Bunner

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