Hayden trial in third day continues in Elkins
The $10,000 damage suit by Genevieve Hayden against the Baltimore and Ohio railroad proceeds in U S district court at Elkins. Dr. C S Campbell testified her left hand is about 75 percent impaired from a December 22, 1935 fall at the local station as witnesses described X rays and medical details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Hayden
Beech Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
U. S. District Court
Elkins
C. 8. Campbell
Grafton
Miss Hayden
Campbell
E. R. Bucklew
Paintiff
Mr. Wyckoff
E. Bailey Wyckoff
John L. Hechmer
Railroad Company
Jud W. Robinson
E. A. Bowers
Keith Cunningham
Coc. Genson
J. Critics
Jehn Judy
V. A. Lantz
Cletus Sharade
Millersville Man Held On U S Charge
Henry L. Kerns of Millersville Knottsville district a sawmill operator was arrested by U S deputy marshals on a secret indictment voted by the federal grand jury in Elkins charging him with holding assets in bankruptcy use Also taken into custody were two Monongalia county men Clare Wolfe and Earl Knight both of National Justice department investigators have probed several such cases in the county Arraignment likely today in federal court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Kerns
Millersville
Knottsville
U. S
Federal
Elkins
Kerns
Monongalia County
Clare Wolfe
Earl Knight
National
Justice Department
Examination for Postmaster at Rosemont Scheduled
An examination for postmaster of Rosemont will be held at the Taylor county mining community on Friday July 2. Postmaster James L Murphy of Grafton stated the event today. Several applicants for the postmastership are expected to take the exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemont
Taylor County
James L. Murphy
Grafton
Ring Stolen From Huntington Home Report
Mrs. Joe Kelly reported a home entry in Huntington on June 17 with a diamond ring valued at 1500 dollars stolen, police said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Joe Kelly
Ralph Cline builds fence for dog at Maple avenue
Ralph Cline master mechanic near Grafton erected a six foot fence around his Maple avenue residence to confine his dog. Neighbors were told fanciful tales of a nudist colony and a baby elephant from Africa. He admitted the stories were joking, and the fence is simply to keep the dog in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Cline
Maple Avenue
Ralph
Grafton
Sentinel News
Houiftl
Associated Press
Cline
The
Sentinel
Brakeman Injured in Oakland Train Accident
John Bickford, 57, of 16 West Washington street, a brakeman on the Cumberland division of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, was seriously injured in Oakland last night. He leaped onto the ties to avoid a fall from a box car and is resting comfortably at Grafton hospital. His injuries include a separation of pelvic bones and severe bruises. He was brought to City hospital on No. 55 then taken by ambulance to the Grafton hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bickford
West
Washington Street
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Oakland
Graftonty Hospital
Bickford
Reservations Speed Up For Next Elks Party
Reservations for the Elks Lodge party set for Saturday in the ballroom are rising, with Arthur Ridenour saying the auditorium will be filled. A floor show with several acts is planned for 10 15 p m, followed by a supper in the downstairs dining room presided over by W P Clark, and adjournment at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Arthur Ridenour
W. P. Clark
House Committee
Theatre Fire Destroys Booth at Ravenswood Theatre
A fire during a performance destroyed a theatre owned by J. W. McCoy in Ravenswood. DeWayne Mills, the machine operator, sustained burns to his hands and arms. McCoy valued the loss at several thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenswood
J. W. McCoy
DeWayne Mills
McCoy
Wendel Miner Fall Victim
The first mine fatality in Taylor county in months occurred at the Wendel mine of Maryland Coal Company. Joan C. Currey, 37, of Wendel, died after being trapped by slate. Coroner and county officials deemed no inquest necessary. Currey leaves a widow Iva Legg and three children. Burial planned in Tioga with McGrumphy Funeral preparing remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Wendel
Maryland Coal Company
Joan C. Currey
Paul P. Warden
Currey
Benjamin
Ida Burwell Currey
Tioga
Iva Legg
Marie
Lulu Mae
Chester John
Perry
Mary Currey
Servia Bailey
Cora Bennett
Wade Currey
Akron
Ethel Williams
Lenora
Tenn
McGrumphy Funeral Company of
Flemington
Lewis Not to Address Chicago Mass Meeting
Chicago officials announced John L. Lewis could not address the steel strike mass meeting at the Chicago Stadium tonight due to other imperative circumstances. Lieutenant Governor Thomas Kennedy of Pennsylvania will speak in his place as Edmundson and Bitnner oversee arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John L. Lewis
Lewis
van A. Bitt
Ner
Steel Workers Organiz Ig
Ray Edmundson
Tinois
Thomas Kennedy
Pennsylvania
Edmundson
Bittner
WPA Remodels Old County Jail for Courthouse Project
The east section of Taylor county's old county jail basement has been remodeled under the WPA program as we rehabilitate the courthouse. An outside entrance to the courthouse yard was added and new windows bring in light. The space will soon house the WPA sewing project located in the Clark building on West Main street. Painted surfaces have enhanced its appearance from its former prison use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Taylor County
Clark
West Main Street
Fields Loses Damage Suit In California Case
Hollywood comedian W C Fields lost a civil suit brought by Dr Jesse Citron for 12000 unpaid medical bills. Judge O K Morton ruled in Citron's favor after testimony Fields received treatment for 25 days in 1936. Fields vowed an appeal and claimed limited wealth while denying prior statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
W. C. Fields
Jesse Citron
O. K. Morton
Riverside
Calif
Fields
Morton
Ramsay Seeks Expanded NRLB Authority To Settle Strikes
Representative Robert L Ramsay of Followsbee West Virginia proposed broader power for the National Labor Relations Board to investigate strikes and filed a bill to appoint an arbitrator upon request by either side. The measure would authorize conciliators to inquire into causes of differences and strive for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert L. Ramsay
Follawsbee
W. Va
National Labor Relations Board
Wife Dropped Theft Charge as Man Is Freed from Jail
In Taylor County Mary Davis withdrew accusations of felonious theft against T M Davis of West Main street over three rings valued at $55. A sanity warrant tied to the case was also dropped. Separately Walter Marple, 19, of 20 West Washington, a Fairmont State student, suffered serious burns in a chemistry lab explosion at the college yesterday. He was sent home for treatment and will miss classes until healed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.M. Davis
West Main Street
Mary Davis
Davis
Taylor County
Lyarab
Clarksburg
A. E. Lockard
Walter Marple
West
Washington Street
Fairmont State Teachers College
Walter
Royal Typewriter Agency Promises Service With Sale
Clyde S Holt Co advertises Royal standard and portable typewriters. When purchased from the US, servicing is included. customers elsewhere are urged to expect service. Located at 313 Adams Street, Pairmont. Phone 480.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Typewriter Agency
Standard and Portable
Clyde S. Holt, CO
Adams Street
Pairmont
Walter Marple Named Inheritance Claimant
Walter is the son of Mrs. Lizzie Marple, an employee at the Ben H. Frank store on Main Street, mentioned in connection with an inheritance claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Lizzie Marple
Ben H. Frank
Main Street
Tanneace Pills Offer Quick Relief for Stomach Ailments
An advertisement touts Tanneace Pills as a digestive aid from a chemical company. It claims rapid absorption that aids stomach, liver, and intestines, with poisons flushed from the system within 12 hours. Sold for indigestion biliousness rheumatism constipation and related stomach disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemical Co
First Venereal Clinic Opens in Lewis County
Charleston June 17 The Department of Public Assistance with the state health department announces the first venereal disease clinic in Lewis county to combat infections. Director A W Garnett cites relief cases linked to these diseases and says new clinics will follow in Lincoln and Mason counties. He notes congenital syphilis is making many people unemployable in parts of southern West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Department of Public Assistance
State Health Department
Lewis County
A. W. Garnett
Lincoln
Mason
Garnett
West Virginia
Liquor Store Clerk's Authority Questioned
Charleston. June 17. An appeal to the intermediate court questioned the authority of a safe officer at a state liquor store. Leo Wanzer, a clerk who tried to arrest a drunk patron for disturbing the peace, was arrested by a Charleston police officer and fined for disturbance of the peace. The State Liquor Commission argued liquor store employees are state officers bonded to enforce order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Leo Wanzer
State Liquor Commission
Holyrod Renamed Princeton County Health Officer
Mercer county court reappointed Dr. H. R. Holyrod of Athens as county health officer. The June 17 decision formalizes his return to lead county public health duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Mercer County Court
8. R. Holyrod
Athens
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C.,s. Campbell
Shriver Motor Company
Pike Street
Rudolph Kendzer
Valley Falls
Marion County
Kendzor
Frank
Buddy" Cogley
James E. Cogley
John L. Cogley
Garrett
Indiana
Tom Hopkins
Cameron
West, Va
State Fall
John C. Currey
Ramsay
NRLB
Fairmont
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Ford
Lockheed
Deol
Beauty
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Holyrod
Shantung
Palm Beach
Haspel
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