Reed Subject to Court Edict in Grafton Divorces Case
Reed is restrained by a Taylor county circuit court injunction from disposing of money or assets and from selling or transferring property or harming his automobile or real estate. Myrtle Le Reed filed for divorce on Thursday alleging desertion and cruelty. Judge Herbert W. Bent issued the order as part of the divorce proceedings with attorney James G. Holt. Reed, a veteran postal clerk, retains William P. Samples as counsel. Bail hearings for Reed and family were continued for one week before Magistrate Knabenshue.
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Reed
Postal Savings
West Grafton
Myrtle le
Herbert W. Bent
Taylor County
James G. Holt
Courtrder
B. O
First National Bank of Grafton
Postal Savings Bank
Hat Reed
William P. Samples
A. B. Knabenshue
Justice
Friend Dies In Tragedy Near Baltimore Railroad Worker Father
The report details injuries to Hooton and family members following a fatal accident. Bobby Shaw, daughter of Robert E Shaw and Ethel Pier Shaw, was born 1916 in Grafton. Survived by parents, one brother Rex, and two sisters Mary Jane Lawson and Lloyd Kuhn. Funeral set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at 121 St John Street with Rev. Gordon L Withers officiating. Burial in Bluemont Cemetery under G. T. Bartlett. Trooper Lanham said no inquest planned, tragedy viewed as accidental and unalleged responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
Hooton
Baltimore
Bobby
Shaw
St. John Street
Olaf
Mary Jane) Lawson
Mary Jane
Taare Reesor
Grafton
Robert E
Ethel Pier Shaw
Baltimore and Ohio
Rex Shaw
Olaf Lawson
Lloyd Kuhn
Grafton High School
First Baptist Church
Gordon L. Withers
Bluemont Cemetery
G. T. Bartlett
Lanham
Kingwood
The
Sentinel
Mayor Calls for Civic Help to Raise City Funds
The mayor urges every club society and lodge to join a three week drive to raise funds for Pittsburgh's share of hospital and public needs. He asks for pledges and offers to cover cement barrels or dollars, appealing for broad public support to attract government aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
City Mulls Hospital Project With WPA Backing
The city considers a hospital project with Works Progress Administration support and will draft a formal application to file with WPA. The mayor said a $150 check has already been received, intended for new hospital purposes, even before any public subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhey
City Commission
Works Progress Administration
WPA Worker Victim of Train Crash Identified in Grafton
Stansberry, a Works Progress Administration worker and native of Grafton born June 12, 1881, died when a locomotive struck him. His body was mangled and hurled 80 feet. he left a widow Lucille Murphy, siblings Silas, Polly, and Ellea. Funeral plans await a brother’s arrival.
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Stansberry
West Union
Grafton
McDaniel
Shumate
Cumberland Division
Augustus Stansberry
Lucille Murphy
Silas Stansberry
Washington, Pa
Polly Turner
Lumberport
Ellea Cline
Monongah
Pentecostal Church
Flemington
Works] Progress Administration
G. T. Bartlet
Assault case set for trial at Latrobe store
Latrobe street second hand store operator M. E. Wilmoth faces a preliminary hearing at 3 pm Friday before Justice of the Peace A. B. Knabenshue on felonious assault charges. Harold H. DeMoss, the complainant, says Wilmoth attacked him with pliers causing head wounds after a dispute over credit. Wilmoth posted 500 dollars bail as he contests the allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Wilmoth
Latrobe Street
Justice of the Peace
A. B. Knabenshue
Harold H. DeMoss
Wilmoth
Justice Enabenshue
Francis L. Warder
de- Moss
Justice Knabenshue
Baptist Singing Convention Opens in Williamson
The 16th annual West Virginia Baptist singing convention opened today in Williamson. The Rev. E. D. McVea, vice moderator of the Guyan Valley Baptist Association, addressed the first session. The Tug River district reports that Baptist singing conventions also met.
Rhinehart to Speak Welch Mine Rescue Meet
N. P. Rhinehart, chief of the West Virginia Department of Mines, is slated to deliver the principal address at a mine rescue meeting in Welch on June 25.
Former Grafton Boy Graduates in Dentistry
J Robert Conley son of Mr and Mrs James Conley Rainelle has graduated from Creighton University Omaha Neb and is now a Doctor of Dental Surgery He lived here with his parents for years and is a graduate of St Augustine's High School
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J. Robert Conley
James Conley
Rainelle
Creighton University
Omaha
Neb
St. Augustine’s High School
Roosevelt Party Invades Nahant for Wedding
The Roosevelt family, led by the president and first lady, arrives near Nahant to attend the wedding rehearsal of John Roosevelt to Anne Lindsay Clark. The president travels aboard the Potomac and is greeted by cheering crowds as preparations proceed at local sites. Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. and EthelDupont Roosevelt join the visit, with rehearsals and social events outlined for the next day.
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Nahant
Mays
Roosevelt
John
Old Town
Potomac
Washington
Salem
Anne Lindsay Clark
Boston
Elliott
John Boettiger
Framingham
James
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Ethel Dupont
Massachusetts
New York
John Anne
Concord
Ledlie Laughling
Congressman Roy Paid In Full For Service
Washington June 12 Rep Alphonse Roy Democrat New York earned 2855.50 per day for seven days served in the house this session Roy, seated June 9 after contesting Arthur B Jenks Republican, found the experience very nice with a slight French accent He was paid for the entire term including the period covered by the article.
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Washington
Alphonse Roy
Roy
Arthur B. Jenks
Cline Death Reported After Long Railroad Service
A former railroad employee, who served a decade with the railroad and died later, left Grafton for New York last December after a period in the city. His widow, Eleanor Bolger, is believed to reside in Washington D C, where she is said to have obtained a job.
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Oaxe
Grafton
New York
Erie Railroad
Eleanor Bol‘ger
Wi D.C
Two Officers Found Guilty in Bombing Case
Los Angeles June 17. Captain Arle E. Kynette and Lieutenant Roy J. Allen were found guilty on multiple counts tied to the bombing of private investigator Harry Raymond. Browne was acquitted. Allen faces 1 to life for explosives. Kynette 1 to 20 years for explosives and attempted murder. Appeals planned. Raymond survived the attack.
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Los Angeles
Harry Raymond
Baron Fitts
Arle E. Kynette
Roy J. Allen
Fitt
Eugene D. Williams
Kynette
Allen
Fred A. Browne
Lieut. Browne
Raymond
Harry Munson
Bhaw
Blessed Are They drama wins first at state convention
The one act religious drama Blessed Are They by Walter E. Butts Jr won the top prize at the State Convention. The cast included He Rot erage Rob aera ie isler Richard Sterling Juanita Richards and Mrs O F Sterling directed by O F Sterling. Attendees included Rev M D Swisher Maude A Bush Irene Wolfe Patty Ann Wolfe F A Hinkins W A Harrison Ruth Moss Mary Jane Poling and Noring. The group visited Beech Bottom Wellsboro and Washington PA before touring the Alexander Campbell mansion near Beth Campbell, a figure in the restoration movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.D. Swisher
Maude A. Bush
Irene Wolfe
Patty Ann. Wolfe
F. A. Hinkins
W. A. Harrison
Ruth Moss
Mary Jane. Poling
Miss Noring
Sterling
Old Campbell
Beech Bottom
Disciples of Christ
Wellsboro
O. J. Howearth
Grafton
Washington, Pa
Ernest A. Hinkins
Alexander Campbell
Beth Campbell
Restoration Movement
America
Officer's Son Shot to Death in Fatal Confrontation
In Chicago during dawn hours, Harold Keen, 23, the son of Patrolman Ernest L. Keen, was killed after a pursuit by seven detectives. Keen, an ex convict, allegedly reached for a weapon triggering gunfire that left him dead and Angeline Keen, 21, his pregnant wife, detained and later told of the shooting. The elder Keen reportedly responded, I knew it must be done.
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Chicago
Jung
Ernest L. Keen
Harold
Young Keen
Herold
Angeline
Detective Bureau
Keen
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George G. Jolliffe
Georgia
Walter F. George
Lawrence S. Camp
U.S
Atlanta
Eugene Talmadge
William G. McCrae
E. D. Rivers
WPA
Baptist Singing Meeting
Williamson
Rhinehart
Grafton Fruit Market
West Main Street
Roosevelts
Cline
Phaaiyey
Ore
Grafton Drug & Chemical CO
Dr.west
Jana Cing Wallers
dagsTivas
Milk Aera
I Kotvy
Cdoroho
Amolin
Fletcher
Erositi Lovion Ao
Ae F Coler
Nis
Mentecages
Evereday
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