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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
3
A couple with ties to Morgan town, Mr. Elliott now resides in Oakland Maryland after a Terra Alta wedding trip. The article notes his graduation from Morgan town High School and updates on family and employment.
June 17 reports Doddridge County flood damage from a cloudburst destroyed homes gardens and crops for 27 families along with disrupted rail lines roads and utilities. Red Cross aid arrival planned as West Union area suffers heavy rainfall and high water. Local relief agencies and court service disruptions noted amid widespread damage and evacuations.
D A R members honored state regent Mrs David French of Bluefield at a Jackson's Mill chapter luncheon at Cozy Rest. Invocation by Mrs Catherine Rector. Mrs Alden Beagle presided and urged support for building the Memorial amphitheatre. A Flag Day program followed with music and readings by club members and guests including Mildred Bartlett and Mildred Waters.
India reports 16 500 cholera deaths to date as anti cholera inoculations reach 600 000 people in the United Provinces. Health workers dump 115 tons of potassium permanganate into wells to purify water while authorities order 11 000 000 vaccine doses to sustain inoculation efforts amid religious tensions over burial practices.
In a Hindu town on the banks of the Ganges, Becker failed in five murder attempts during mass inoculations. Over two million Hindus attempted ritual cleansing by river immersion, but crowding and pollution led to widespread illness. People fear water contamination as the sacred river is used for drinking.
Central Press column outlines how declarer can gain a big edge using a four four trump division. It covers cross ruff strategy, timing, and hand planning with a sample deal showing counting, ruffing, and successful execution to avoid extra losses.
Miss Catherine Bernadine Dorsey daughter of Mr and Mrs John T Dorsey of McGraw avenue came home with friend Miss Mary Von Kemmel and her mother after a two week stay with relatives in Chillicothe Ohio where they were entertained Mrs Cora Dunham bedridden with illness is reported in serious condition after a stroke Mrs Edward Pickett of Dayton visiting sister Mrs Allie Chamberlain in Washington Mrs Harry Chadduck of Washington DC arrives in Graf ton for summer residence at Grafton Park Theodore Thompson of Hardman Camp admitted to City hospital for treatment Mrs J E Neal of Newport News Virginia arrived for extended visit with her mother Mrs Henry Preiss Rev E F K Roof and son Edwin RETURN from Philadelphia where Edwin had throat ailment operation at Lankenau hospital and is recovering nicely.
Pittsburgh markets report U S Department of Agriculture data with hogs at 9.50 to 9.60 per hundredweight for 170 to 220 pounds and 8.25 to 8.50 for 290 to 350 pounds, cattle close to week’s highs at around 10.40 for top steers, vealers 9.00 to 9.50, sheep steady with spring lambs 9.00 to 10.00 and produce demand modest with apples near 1.85 to 1.75 per basket and potatoes around 1.60 to 2.35 per 100 pounds.
Pittsburgs Sun Telegraph and Press News saw afternoon publication halted as AF L affiliated typographical workers blocked access seeking job security pay raises and better working conditions. Newsroom staff prepared to resume if possible while the Post Gazette faced no disruption.
Imiria B. Hartizon died at Keyser on June 17 aged 81. The death occurred with a daughter present and she is survived by a son and two daughters. The obituary notes her long life and family ties in Keyser.
The article notes the state's largest taxpayer has a tangible assessment of 79.5 million dollars tied to a road project. It compares other major routes with 69 million for Norfolk and Wesler, 27 million for Wirimatt, and mentions an estimated two thousand dollar per annum property value tied to a Kentucky company amid a decision.
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