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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1926

Page

2

Moore and Devore in Warner Hives Grand Theatre showing

The popular screen team Matt Moore and Dorothy Devore star in Warner Hives Classic of the Screen at the Grand Theatre for the last times today. The film adapts Gregory Rogers story with Darryl Zanuck’s adaptation, Roy Del Ruth directing, and a cast including Willard Louis Gayne Whitman John Patrick Nora Seenl Helen Lynch and Frank Kiond. The wardrobe by Miss Moore features Istrone fashion with sixty Hollywood beauties as background. Showings continue next Thursday through Saturday at the Strand Theatre.

Matt Moore Dorothy Devore Warner Hives Grand Theatre Gregory Rogers Darryl Francis Zanuck Roy del Ruth Willard Louis Gayne Whitman John Patrick Nora Seenl Helen Lynch Frank Kiond Moore Miss Devore Veen Lis Colleen Miss Moore SuMice Hollywood Strand ThEte

Croston Arrested In Breaking and Entering Case

Talmadge Croston was arrested yesterday afternoon on breaking and entering charges for entering Lewella Farley’s home and taking a gun valued at $35. He is jailed awaiting a hearing before Squire J. E. Leach. State Troopers J. W. Woodell and W. H. Combs served the warrant.

Talmadge Croston Lewella Farley Squire J. E. Leach Croston

Waneta lunch room opens at Webster with free refreshments

The Waneta lunch room near the road at Webster opens tomorrow evening with music from 8 to 10 and dancing. Miss Ina Lesh, proprietor, promises wonderful food and a cheerful atmosphere at the new stand built on land once marking Miss Anne Jarvis birthplace, sponsor of Mothers Day.

Webster Ina Lesh Anne Jarvis

Steel price jump at Bethlehem announced

New York June 15. Bethlehem Steel Corp announces an advance of two dollars a ton in structural steel prices. The new quotation matches current levels for steel at 2.19 cents per pound, with 100 ton lots and two cents extra for larger quantities.

Bethlehem New York Ethlehem Steel Corporatn

Hospital Notes Report Two Major Surgeries And Birth

Miss Jo Mack underwent a major operation at the city hospital and is doing nicely. Miss Rose Wehn of West Main Street had a major operation and is expected to recover. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Roach of Webster welcomed a baby daughter born at the hospital Sunday morning named Grace Josephine.

Jo Mack Rose Wehn West Main Street Miss Wehn Leslie Roach Webster Chrl Grace Josephine

July Klan program announced for Independence Day

Grafton's Knights of the Ku Klux Klan outline a July 1 event in Klanhaven West Virginia with hundreds expected. Major speaker William H. Sawyer and other orators will address the gathering, including Old Fiddlers contests, concerts, parades, and a free prize giveaway for touring cars.

Grafton Knights of the K. Klux Klan West Virginia William HK. Sawyer Grand Dragon Realm of Hhen Klanhaven Old Fate Ground Inneh Aftmanoon Willian H. Sawyer Realm of West Virginia Odd Fellows Band F. Home Old Fair Ground W. K. KK

Georg ley Held For Grand Jury Here

George alley of La Trobe Street was held under $500 and for the action of the grand jury at the next term after a preliminary hearing before Squire C Haymord. He was charged with having liquor in his possession and was unable to post bond, remanded to jail awaiting hearing. Arrested Saturday afternoon by state troopers Wed del and Combs. Accused of possessing three quarts of shine at the time of arrest.

George Alley Latrobe Street Squire C. Haymord Haying Ternoon Weddel and Combs

Philippi to Get Building Post Office

A Philippi group that visited Washington reported a post office building appropriation was included in the current house bill to replace the destroyed structure. The delegation asked for 100000 dollars and remains hopeful the sum is granted. Members: W. T. George, Lee Sandridge, M. M. Strader, Tr. L. Talbott, George Waddell.

Philippi Washington Post Office Department Altho National Capital W. T. George Lee Sandridge M. M. Strader Talbott George Waddell

Tepes Herb Tonic Helps Glass Blower Sleep Better

A Williamstown glass blower, William Peterson, reports fifteen years of constipation and stomach trouble, improvements after using Tepes Herb Tonic, with better appetite, no stomach burning, kidneys functioning well, and improved sleep after four bottles. The tonic is sold in Grafton and other drug stores.

Lves Fourth Street Williamstown W. Va William Peterson Fenton Art Glas Company Peterson

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