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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1930

Page

5

Philippi Ladies Aid Society Hosts Waffle Supper Plans

Mrs W G Campbell hosted the Philippi Ladies Aid Society of the United Brotherhood Church on Walnut Street with C J Upton presiding They planned a chicken and waffle supper at the church and a rummage sale for Saturday June 28 in the Citizens National Bank basement. The Otterbein Guild met at Odie Mae Poling home with a love offering and reports from Marie Grites on the Clarksburg missionary convention. The Philippi Civic Club will sponsor a comedy Listen Ladies at the high school auditorium June 26 27 coached by Curtis Davis. Kiwanis Luncheon featured West Virginia Day remarks by W W Trent. The Edison scholarship exam was taken in Charleston by Maurice Crawford. Remodeling at Strader Mercantile Co store progresses with new displays and a John C Naylor Co team guiding the plan. Various local residents and visitors noted in brief items.

Odie Mae Poling W. G. Campbell Ladies Aid Society United Brothern Church Theggiome Walnut Street Ng Wng C. J. Upton Citizens National Bank V. Tate Aaughter Hetty John J. Blackburn Ware Stanley Harsh Grover Lutz Westley Bennett Lulu Stemple Grace Johnnie Lillie McCoy Wilma Clyde Bennett Oz-J) Upton A. B Harsh John Ida England Er Morrall Ma- Me Marie Crites Madeline Campbell Mary Evelyn Campbell Billy Campbell W. G. ‘Campbell Otterbein Guild Society Marie Grites Woman's Missionary Association Clarksburg C. V. Tate B. Ware C. B. Crites W W Poling Paul B. Ware Madeline Clem Butcher Ada Fitzwater Susan Shock Charlotte Carpentier Evelyn Ware Ruth Ware Trigg McDonald Agnes Swick Maries Philippi Civic Club Wil Curtis Davis Rogers Producing Company Ohio

Visitors and local guests mingle in Elkins and surrounding areas

A stream of visitors and locals gathered in Elkins and nearby towns this week. E 3 Dyer and family from Mansfield hosted relatives including Mrs A M Dyer and Philena Grace, and Mrs Stanley Corder with Ruth. Allen Chrislip of Clarksburg visited relatives in Elkins. Frank G Kittle and Dayton R Stemple made business trips, while Bill Ward of Century stayed with friends. Delbert Cornwell of New York visited his parents in South Philippi. Clyde Bennett and others were guests in Grafton amid medical association talks. A discussion tied to the American Medical Editors Association occurred in conjunction with the AMA convention. Dr Pabst argued a government health department could extend average lifespans by about five years.

Arsenals J. Blackburn Ware Pairmont Wow. Poling Maple Avenue Ias Nesterly Karl. Myers Karl, Jr Evangeline New York Meyers Angareek O Clem Terra Alta John Gainer Belington W. D. Knight Fremington H. C. Hyre Elkins Burton Bolyardid Century T. A. Wilson Mace Kingwood Henry Peterson Okla Boma City Dyer Mansfield A. M. Dyer Philena Grace Stanley| Corder Ruth Allen Chrislip Clarksburg Frank G. Kittle Peest Dayton R. Stemple Bill Ward Delbert Cornwell A. B. Cornwell South Philippi Clyde Bennett Grafton American Medical ‘Editors’ Association American Medical Association Pabst United States

Proposed Federal Education and Health Department Urged

Dr Charles F Pabst chief dermatologist at Greenpoint Hospital Brooklyn urged today the establishment of a federal department of education and health with a physician as secretary and a member of the President's cabinet in Detroit on June 24.

Detroit Department of Education and Health Charles F. Pabst Greenpoint Hospital Brooklyn N. Mz

Foler Shakespeare Memorial Fund Receives $10 Million Gift

A will of Henry G. Foler provides $10 million through a PIA fund for the Foler Shakespeare Memorial in Washington, D C. The gift supports the world famous Foler collection of Shakespeare books pamphlets manuscripts and related items and a building next to the congressional library now under construction. Judge J B Robinson of Marysville Kas was summoned four times in May to preside at round table marriages.

New York Ying PIA Henry G. Foler Standard - Ol Company of New York Foler Shakespeare Washinton D. C Foler Wrold J. B. Robinson Marysville, Kas

Rioting in Seville Injures Dozens Amid General Strike

Seville reports extensive rioting with gravely injured and about 100 more hurt as protests resume after a general strike. Martial law was in effect, cafes and shops closed, streets largely deserted while demonstrators gathered. A child was reported dying among today's injured.

Seville Effset

Former delegate candidate plans run in Ohio county primaries

Publisher of the Wheeling Telegraph announced his bid for the Republican nomination to the House of Delegates from Ohio County. He previously served one term in the lower house and was defeated by John W. Davis in the first West Virginia district congressional race.

Wheeling Telegraph House of Delegates Ohio County John W. Davis Congress West Virginia

Norfolk and Western Reports May Net Income Decline

New York June 24 The Norfolk and Western Railroad today reported May net operating income of 2,885,799 dollars, down from 3,365,101 dollars for the same month last year.

New York Norfolk and Western Railroad Today

Hospital notes and library fund update from 1929 period

Dr. R. B. Petty was admitted for medical treatment today. Miss Margaret Scott underwent a tonsil operation this morning. The American Library Association has received more than half of a proposed one million dollar fund to extend county libraries. Louisiana produced 808,825 bales of cotton in 1929.

R. B. Petty Margaret Scott The American Library Association Louisiana

Laughlin Named In Wheeling Report From June 24

Wheeling report notes former George A Laughlin in a June 24 dispatch. Details are incomplete but indicate Laughlin's involvement or presence in local affairs and potential forthcoming remarks or actions. Further context from the article segment is needed for full clarity.

Wheeling W. Va

Pope Pius XI Critically Ill in Vatican City

Vatican City reports Pope Pius XI, 79, gravely ill with acute bladder trouble and suspected toxin poisoning. Doctors reportedly drained him before Sunday canonizations, then he appeared vigorous but later deteriorated after a day of audiences and long ceremonies.

Vatican City Pius

Bankers Association Urges Review of Power Case

Charleston West Virginia June 24 The West Virginia Bankers Association urged public action after condemning the Public Service Commission in the Cheat river power case I Wade Coffman chairman said members should seek court review if the commission failed in its duty The convention adopted a resolution calling the decision hasty and detrimental to citizens rights Coffman said many bankers are not familiar with the facts and warned against inconsistent statements

Charleston W. Va West Virginia Bankers' Association Pub Uc Service Commission Cheat River I. Wade Coffman Joseph S. Hill Bakers’ Association Bankers’ Association Coffman

Banker's Reputation Sparks Water Power Case Review

A West Virginia banker’s fair dealing is cited in a letter urging judicial review of a commission's water power report. The text notes the committee may seek court review if it sides with alleged public duty failings. The article also recounts Gormley’s arrest rounds and a body found near a saloon, plus a 1928 detention in Michigan.

West Virginia Anmmtegian

Hoboken cites identified suspect in Eleanor Quinn murder

Hoboken police announce that missing suspect from the Eleanor Quinn murder case has been identified as a man serving time in Michigan state prison. The individual is named Thomas O'Donnell, a former alias used during the crime investigation, according to Chief Edward McFeely.

Hoboken N. J Crd William J. Gromley Eleanor Quinn Michigan State Thomas O'Donnell Edward McFeely

Assailant Sought After Weirton Stabbing Rampage

John Perkins 28 hospitalized with razor wounds from chest to abdomen after attack. Police hunt Arthur Gibbs 35, believed to be the assailant. Gibbs fled after the assaults in Weirton West Virginia on June 24.

Weirton W. Va John Perkins Mill i Arthur Gi Gibbs Perkins

Flight from San Antonio to Washington DC by Captain Ocker

A clipped report notes aviator Captain William Ocker completing a notable flight from San Antonio, Texas to Washington, D.C. The account references pilot Ty June 24 and mentions the destination and origin in brief terms.

Scott Feild William ©. Ocker San Antonio Tex Washington, D.C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Philippi L.a.society Gull Society Kiwanis Kiwanis Club Nixon Cafe W. W. Trent Maurice Crawford H. M. Crawford Main Street Edison Daniel B. Purdue State Department of Education Strader Mercantile .Company John C. Naylor J Company Mr. 8 E. Bell W. T. Mooney Sir Henry Thompson M.D F.R.S Remy Tune IN Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra N. B.C. Networks the American Tobacco Spain Pope Pius XI Ies Joe E. Brown Irene Delray Warner Bros Nancy Naplea Eve Adam Dumbells Ermine Lilo Richard Barthelmess Winnie Lightner Gormley O'Donnell Jackson Mich Girl Hunt Insurance National Board OF Fire Underwriters John Street
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