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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1934

Page

2

Kee Reelected Bid Filed For Fifth District Nomination

West Virginia political notices name U S Representative John Kee as filing for the Democratic nomination for reelection in the fifth district which includes Mingo Wyom ing McDowell Mercer Summers Monroe and Greenbrier counties Roy E Wiseman of Elk Garden Mineral County also filed for the Republican nomination for state senator in the fourth district covering Hart Grant Mineral Pendleton and key counties. A safety theft report details a safe blown at Worth Singer Co garage with 197 dollars plus checks taken and suspected ties to prior robberies. An ambulance theft in Charleston leads to fuel theft and a search across gas stations. Hearings for Obadiah Jones escapees were continued to June 27. The state treasurer’s office collects bank subscriptions for a 2 million loan to pay teachers and cover overdrafts.

Charleston U. S John Kee Kee Mingo Wyoming McDowell Mercer Summers Monroe Greenbrier Roy E. Wiseman Elk Garden Mineral County Hart Grant Mineral Pendleton Key E. Bunker Reynolds Republi Weston Worth Singer & Co East Third Street Yeggs Feeny Chevrolet Company Heater- Bond Lumber Company West Virginia R. E. Talbott Board of Public Works Sweek

My Beauty Hint from Seam Howard on Expressing Emotion

Screen actress Seam Howard argues many women could be prettier if they were better actresses mastering emotion. She notes women often narrow their features with frowns and that traces linger in the countenance after the moment passes.

Seam Howard

Assault Trial Continues In Tiarksburg Court

Homer Modeset, 46, farmer, stands trial for a second time on a charge of criminal assault against a 15 year old girl. The case, delayed to today, features multiple witnesses including Modeset’s wife. State alleges the assault occurred on his farm in September 1931 and a child born later died. Defense denies improper relations. previous guilty verdict with mercy recommendation overturned on appeal.

Tiarksburg Homer Modeset Ziesing Modeset

Three Injured In Auto Crash. Four Workers Unharmed

Minor injuries to a third passenger noted after a collision with Martin Parley 35 owner driver of Junior O'Dell 30 Harding and Chester Ware 20 Junior cited as injured. HOLD UP STATION Huntington robbery reports $275 in cash and checks stolen from a safe at a gasoline station. Police seize largest liquor haul in months with three arrests and over 1000 gallons mash two stills and whisky. Card of Thanks from I H Richards family expresses gratitude for sickness and death support.

Martin Parley Junior O'Dell Harding Chester Ware Huntington BR. Smith Oon Poaliisiony Funtington

Two Women Slain By Miner Near Worth and Harrison

Walter Cheek a miner from Algomma shot two women during a break in at Ken Harrison's Worth Street residence. Cheek was killed by Harrison as he tried to shoot Harrison, after threatening to kill the entire family. Harrison surrendered to police.

Bluefield Walter Cheek Algomma Here Ken Harrison Cheek Harrison Worth Lucine Harrison Mary Ann Sizemore Basset Northfork Chek Bassett

Lost Cane Bearing Prudential Insignia

Lost cane bearing Prudential insignia. Finder asked to return to R. E. Blaney at M and M bank building between the 15th and 31st.

Prudential R. E. Blaney Bank

Traveling Salesman Fined After Public Intoxication

DeRoyce Patrick, 63, a traveling salesman from Muncie Indiana, was fined $1 and costs after arraignment before Magistrate C. Jefferys yesterday on the charge of being intoxicated in a public place.

DeRoyce Patrick Muncie Indiana C. Jefferys

Grafton Press property sale and corporate notices

In Taylor County West Virginia sheriff sale of Grafton Press printing plant assets set for June 19 1934 at 2 PM at No 9 East Main Street Grafton with cash terms. Continuance to June 26 1934 and stockholder notice: Direct Home Sales Inc discontinues business and converts assets to cash to pay debts then distribute remaining assets to stockholders pro rata after publication.

R. D. Wilson-Sons & Company Grafton Press, Inc Taylor County West Virginia Grafton Press, Inc., & Corporation East Main Street Grafton West Va Grafton Press Chandler & Price Lee Bennett West, Virginia The Lee E. Bennett Direct Home Sales, Inc Boses

West Virginia Notice for Public Resolution Publication

A municipal or corporate notice dated June 16 1834 requires publication of resolutions for two successive weeks and certification to the Secretary of the State of West Virginia. J R Waters Jr signs as president, with publication for June 19 to 26.

West Virginia J. R. Waters

Dams Proposed on Little Kanawha River Plan

Glenville June 19. A plan to build dams on the Little Kanawha and tributaries to control water and develop hydro power was discussed at a Parkersburg Chamber conference. The $6 million project includes a $1 million dam on the Little Kanawha and smaller dams on Hughes, Steer Creek and Leading Creek in Ritchie Calhoun Gilmer and Braxton counties. County courts’ approval and PWA funding are sought. an army engineers survey tentatively approved the plan. A second conference with Roane county officials is planned for next week.

Glenville Little Kanawha River Hughes River Steer Creek Leading Creek Ritchie Calhoun Gilmer Braxton Chamber of Commerce of Parkersburg Roane Wood Wirt Webster Upshur Lewis Little Kanawha Army Board of Engineers Public Works Administration W. M. Hall United States Engineer's Office Ralph Beckett Chamber of Commerce Frank P. Moats

Fragmentary scene from a battered page

A snippet shows Buffy crawling over the fray while a cruel new master sleeps. In the clash a character named Bie gets caught on a nail and tears his pants, suggesting a moment of mishap amid ongoing conflict.

Buffy Ahr Bie

Philippi U B Church Plans All Day Rally

Philippi West Virginia reports an all day rally at Philippi United Brethren church with Rev W G Ware delivering the morning address and Rev Ray N Shaffer giving the evening sermon. Special music planned and each member urged to bring a friend.

John C. Carpenter Philippi Philippi United Brethren Church W. G. Ware Belington Ray N. Shaffer Duff Street United Brethren Church Clarksburg C. V.tate

Local Notables and Visitors Reported in City

A hearing before Magistrate M Love McDaniels is scheduled this week for an unnamed matter. Mr and Mrs Walter Glenn of Pairmont visit Mrs J Blackburn Ware on Dennet Street. William Woodford, a state compensation department employee in Charleston, visited his family yesterday. Ralph Waddell returns from a business trip to New Haven and New York City.

Walter Glenn Pairmont

Series of Revivals Begun at Church Here

A series of revival meetings began Sunday evening at the First Brethren church under Pastor Rev. J. B. Shaffer. He will direct meetings throughout the week as crowds attend with notable interest. The pastor cordially invites the public to attend any or all services.

First Brethren Church J. B. Shaffer Shaffer

National Park plan moves to committee for lake project

A proposal to create a large artificial lake by damming streams advances in National Park talks. The effort began with D. C. Fearnov of the local Chamber of Commerce and now rests with a committee led by State Senator I. E. Helsey and including J. A. Proctor W. Jack Hunter and Henry N. Gorell.

D. C. Fearnov Chamber of Commerce I. E. Helsey J. A. Proctor W. Jack Hunter Henry N. Gorell

Three Killed Roving Slayings Continue on Page One

Continuation of a sensational crime story reports Teel shot twice under the chin and a bullet piercing his left hand and ear as he apparently tried to raise his defenses. Georgianna also struck by two bullets under the chin while Gutman suffered a fatal gunshot.

Teel Hmself Georgianna Gutman

Fragmentary Crime Report Notes Suspected Robbery Trio

The exhausted fragment mentions Coroner Mat thew A. Malisiewski of South Fi Wilenite and a trio including Georgianna and Teel Penniless. Officers found $16 in Gutman’s pockets. Theories circulated about a possible truck load of liquor and an overpowering robbery. Allo had long criminal records. The text remains incomplete on key details.

Matthew A. Malisiewski South Fi Wilenite Georgianna Teel Gutman Allo Panama

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