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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1930

Page

8

Hospital Notes Gala list of recent surgeries and discharges

Goldie Corder Man underwent a tonsil operation this morning. Mrs Clara Kelley was discharged this afternoon after being confined due to injuries from a car accident on Webster road last week. Eva Barney discharged after medical treatment. Miss Hesta Shafer near Grat had emergency appendectomy at City Hospital about 7 o clock. Mrs Herbert Kline Indepen ce discharged Sunday after major operation. Mer Simmers discharged a day after major operation. Mrs Okey Hoffman gave birth to an eight pound boy Saturday morning. Francis Flanagan had tonsil operation Saturday morning and discharged Saturday evening. Mrs Guy Michaels Norton discharged Saturday evening. Robert Peters discharged Saturday after tonsil operation Friday. Mrs W G Christip major operation Friday. Eleanor Martin Gladys Dalton and Mrs Flora Henderson discharged Friday after operations.

Goldie Corder Man Clara Kelley Webster Road Eva Barney Hesta Shafer Near Grat Gity Herbert Kline Mer Simmers Okey Hoffman Francis Flanagan Guy Michaels Norton Michaels Robert

Clearing House Statement Shows Massive Balances

York on June 23 reports Clearing House balances with Ex changes totaling 132 million dollars and cash and balances of 5.5 billion across the exchange. The statement highlights large figures in the financial snapshot of the day.

York

Reds Seek Hold in America Campaign Details

Berlin reports monarchists claim American Communists in league with Moscow agents planned intensified activity in September. A secret Chicago convention is said to be planned for July 3 with South American Reds invited, and campaigns to run in Chicago Philadelphia and Baltimore. Emigres cite a June 17 allocation of 1,000,000 gold rubles to spread Communism in the United States and say about 40 instructors will be sent. William Hood of Philadelphia and George Holbrook of Boston are among those ordered home.

Berlin Moscow Danzig America Chicago Philadelphia Baltimore Communist International United States William Hood George Holbrook Boston

Vacation Church School closes with large First Presbyterian service

About 100 people took part in a Sunday evening program at the First Presbyterian Church marking the Vacation Church School close. Forty-two students had perfect attendance as Rev. and Mrs. Tutvander led daily sessions from 9 to 11 30 with worship, memory work, calisthenics, crafts, music and closing devotions.

First Presbyterian Church Frank J. Tutyander Tutvander Catherine Leamon Marjorie Shingleton William Fisher Norman Mahaffey Velma Cuther Betty Kyle Florence Stover Roy Slaton

Missionary Expelled From Indian Colony

The Rev. Ralph Kelthan an American missionary attached to the Christian colony of the American mission at Madura has been expelled from the colony and from India by the district magistrate of Madura. He was accused of propaganda activities violating a pledge of neutrality in political matters, hindering the mission’s educational and evangelical work.

Madura Madras India Ralph Kelthan Keithan

Negro Faces Death In Chair For Cop's Murder

Bellefonte, Pa. June 23. John Pierce, a 31 year old Black man from Chester, was electrocuted today at Rockview penitentiary for the murder of Chester police officer Frank Kowalski. Kowalski, a father of two, was shot December 16, 1929, when he tried to take a revolver from Pierce in a Chester restaurant. Pierce’s execution marked the first of five scheduled at Rockview over the next three weeks.

Bellefonte John Pierce Chester Rock: ‘View Frank Kowalski Rockview Pierce Kowalski

Negro confesses to killing during Kokomo poker game

Wheeling police said 53 year old Red Andrews also known as Anderson confessed to murdering Ed Daniels during a Kokomo poker game. He has waived extradition and Indiana authorities are en route to return him to the state.

Wheeling Harvie Red” Andrews Ed Daniels Kokomo Andrews Anderson Indiana

Reopen Search For Maniac In Woman's Dress

New York dispatch reports police reopen the search for the maniac believed to have slain two men in Queens and clues point to the suspect wearing women’s clothing. A threatening letter to Brooklyn distributor Meyer Newmark added to the warnings, while observers draw parallels to a famed 1925 “sweetheart murderer” series across several states.

New York Queens Brooklyn Meyer Newmark Russia Miniac Mark E. Brown Manhattan Brown Indiana Illinois Colorado Wisconsin New York Sun

Morgan seeks Senate post from Fairmont to announce soon

Former West Virginia Governor E F Morgan now a Washington solicitor in the commerce department plans a Republican bid for U S senator. Morgan served as governor 1921 to 1924 and held posts on the public service commission and Marion county court earlier, with a stint as city attorney in his early career. He reportedly told close friends of his forthcoming candidacy.

Fairmont West Virginian E. F. Morgan Department of Commerce Washington, D. C Repubican United States Morgan Washington Public Service Commission Marion’ County

Personal notices from Morgantown to Baltimore and beyond

Ellen Brown returned from Morgantown after visiting her aunt Mrs William R Wolfe. Dr William B Stuck spent the weekend in Charles Town visiting friends. W T Wells moved about after two weeks bedridden. Gene W Ford attended Kingwood for a day. C B Hoedler and family left for a two week Canadian and northeastern U.S. tour. A M Barlow and son Charles left for Toronto for a week to ten days. Elizabeth McManimon returned from eastern cities and Washington visits. In Baltimore she stayed with Mrs Thomas Johnson in Catonsville and with Mrs Mary Barelow in Washington. Agnes Bones remains noted.

Georgit Ellen Brown Morgantown William R. Wolfe William B. Stuck Charles Town W. T. Wells Gene W. ‘Ford Kingwood C. B. Hoedler Walnut Street United States A. M. Barlow Charles Toronto Elizabeth McManimon Washington Mary TL. Barelow Baltmore Moran Catonsville Thomas Johnson Agnes Bones

Local residents travel and visit friends in brief notes

Arthur G. Yates of First National Bank leaves for Parkersburg Mullens Richmond and Washington D C for a week’s vacation accompanied by Mrs Yates. James Talbott of Elkins visits friends in Grafton. Mary Brady of Elkins stops by the city. Davis Evans heads to Elkins to be guest of Jamies Talbott for several days. Mrs Howard Shaw Billy Shaw and Virginia Shaw with Paul are also mentioned in transit and social notes.

Arthur G. Yates First National Bank Parkersburg Mullens Richmond Washington, D. C Yates James Talbott Elkins Grafton Mary Brady Davis Evans Jamies Talbott

Bush Leaves For Chinatown Visit To Doll Yates

Bush departed Saturday night for Chinatown to visit Doll Yates Miss Mary Hannon and family of Christiana Street. He planned to spend Sunday afternoon with friends and relatives in other cities before returning home.

Efforts of Leaders End Juarez Demonstrations

Mexican officials credited leaders today with ending anti American demonstrations in Juarez sparked by the Wednesday killing of Antonio Monte by J. H. Meers of BiPatto. The prompt action followed protests tied to the incident and aimed at US residents and authorities.

el Paso Juaren Antonio Itonte J. H. Meers

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