Development of Grafton Park And River Resort
A reader advocates developing a riverfront park in Grafton with a concrete bath house, boat and canoe hire, and a large multipurpose complex including restaurants and a concert hall. The proposal urges forming a civic body to push this project through and attract summer crowds, envisioning a major regional amusement destination.
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West Virginia
Grafton
Grafton H Park
Grafton Park
Chamber of Commerce
Board of ‘Trade, Business League
Fys Club
Help along for Salvation Army annual appeal funds
A call to support the Salvation Army in its annual fund drive across Grafton and nearby towns. The plea emphasizes aiding the needy and spreading hope, urging everyone to donate any amount to finance the current year's work and bring light to those in poverty and distress.
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Salvation Army
Spo
Salution Army
Leval Corps
Grafton
Iowns
Pilson Announces Candidacy for Circuit Clerk
Mr Pilson, longtime court reporter and associate of judges Holt Kittle and Hilson, announces his bid for clerk of the circuit court. Born in the county, he trained at Eaton and Burnett Business College and has held the court reporter post for years, with a career spanning Baltimore and Ohio lines and B and O shops.
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MR. Pilson
Circuit Court
John H. Holt
Warren B. Kittle
Wilford H. Hilson
Tilson
Eaton and Burnett Business College
Baltimore
Pilson
Holt
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
John T. Pilson
Wheeling
Balmore and Ohio
JM Pilson
Thornton Road Improvement Plan for River Bridge and Park Access
Advocates a permanent concrete bridge over Valley River at Park View Bend to connect Maple Avenue Extension with the East Park Road. Proposes widening roads, relocating a streetcar line to the park, and forming a real estate development company to industrialize river bottom land. Seeks county court tax relief for five years to spur townwide growth and a proposed riverfront community with hundreds of modern residences and new industries.
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Grafton
Valley
Park View
Kcale
Suchan Imeprovement
Florida
Road to Independence Will Aid Grafton Trade
Thornton up Three Fork Creek to Independence to join Preston county improved road system. The plan aims to fund and start grading this summer, creating employment and boosting business in Grafton. A committee was appointed to work with the county court, but no results have yet emerged. focus now shifts from glass factory funding to advancing this promising highway project.
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Thornton
Three Fork Creek
Independence
Preston County
Taylor County
Grafton
Glass House
Peace in Coat Industry Through New Congressional Bill
A new Congress bill aims to curb strikes by giving the Bureau of Mines power to investigate coal production marketing wages hours and working conditions. The measure seeks to stabilize the coal mining industry and prevent costly stoppages affecting owners miners and the public.
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Congress
Bureau of Mines
Department of Commerce
Strikasa
National emergency powers debated in coal crisis act
The piece discusses a proposed independent federal bureau with enforcement teeth to manage national emergencies, granting the President authority during threats of lockouts or strikes. It outlines powers for the Interstate Commerce Commission to distribute coal and prioritize transport, and notes a Bureau of Mines role in production and conditions reporting. It also mentions a marriage notice and local church society events, including a bake sale.
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Wade
Enal
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Bureau of Mines
Grafton Man Passes Exam as Pharmacist
Nineteen applicants passed the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy exam held June 10 and 11 in Morgantown. The list names registered pharmacists including William B. Stuck of Grafton, John W. Miller of Charleston, and others. three applicants passed as assistant pharmacists and certificates were issued quickly. Also noted are multiple hometowns such as Huntington, Fairmont, Clarksburg, and Cumberland among the successful candidates.
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Daily Sentinel
Tuesda
Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
Alf Walker
State Board
William B. Stuck
Grafton
John W. Miller
Charleston
Geo. KE. Teel
Oakhill
Sylvester R. Biscoff
Huntington
Oscar W. Cranz
Lester P. Kuhn
Harry D. Humphreys
James L. Strader
Pittsburgh
Aretha A. Collins
Fairmont
Benjamin F. Powell
Martinsville
Gardener 3B Cook
Glatto
Delmar T. Anderson
Clarksburg
James M. Doak
Francis C. Kn
Youndies
Well Known Grafton M Passes Away
Henry Leuthardt 53 prominent Grafton butcher and longtime resident dies at Grafton City Hospital after gallbladder operation. Born in Paris and immigrating in 1879 his career spanned many meat shops in Grafton including partner in H L Baker shop. Survived by widow six children and two brothers. Funeral Thursday 2:30 at Barrett Chapel with Rev Crickenberger. Moose lodge escorts. Bluemont Cemetery interment.
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Daily Sentinel
Henry Leuthardt
Grafton
Henry
Louise Leuthart
Paris
France
America
Randolph County
Frank Lucas
Main Street
H. L. Baker
Chicago
South Grafton
Route 2
Alfonse Leuthardt
Grafton Banking and Trust Company
Leuthardt
Surin
John
Mary Kathryn
Augusta Louise
Florence
Dorothy
Alouse of
John Leuthardt
MT Lodge of Grafton
Barrett
Aged Pioneer Jemimia West Dies in Webster
Miss Jemimia Ann West aged 87 died Monday afternoon at Webster after a long illness. Daughter of Joseph and Jemimin West she spent most of her life in Taylor County as a respected early settler. She is survived by nephew Dade Lake of Simpson. Funeral services at Webster Baptist Church with Rev L F Bailey officiating, Bartlett Funeral Company in charge. interment Webster Cemetery.
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Daily Sentinel
Jemimia Ann West
Dellet Bartlett
Webster
Joseph
Jemimin West
Taylor County
Taylor
Dade Lake of
Simpson
Webster Baptist Church
Nev
L. F. Bailey
Tha [Churen
Webster Cemetery
Bartlett Funeral Company
Gun Totter Is Under Arrest In Grafton
Charley Moran of Grafton was fined 25 dollars and costs after arraignment before Mayor Jacob R. Morgan for disturbing the peace. Arrested last night by Patrolman Charles Morris on wife’s complaint, he was jailed to await today’s hearing. In default, he will remain until the fine is paid. He allegedly possessed a .38 caliber revolver and a sand bag at arrest and faces state charges for carrying.
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Charley Moran
Grafton
Jacob R. Morgan
Charles Morris
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West Main Street
Grafton Ish
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Turnelton
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