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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1935

Page

8

Farnival Opens Tonight At Mile Long Pleasure Trail

Marks Shows Inc announces a mile long Pleasure Trail fair opening tonight with nightly features. Commander J C Helms of Memorial City post VFW promises varied amusements and a circus side show with freak acts, including some Ripley’s Believe It or Not attractions. Mickey Mouse show and Rhumba dancers energize the lineup, with kiddie rides and Capt. Jack Gerard’s eighty foot thrill ride to close each night. Wednesday and Saturday afternoons to be children days with five cent rides. The piece shifts to a court case dispute over legality of a house of ill fame, arguing due process and double jeopardy, with Holt defending state action and Talbott challenging witness credibility. The hearing continues next morning.

Tony the Allgator Sweet Marie Azora Africa States Mars Motordome Capt. Wilson Jack Gerard Helms

Barnes Case Injunction Questioned Over Due Process

Attorney Talbott challenged a first preliminary injunction in the Barnes Latrobe Street case, arguing it was issued without a hearing in violation of the due process clause of the federal constitution. The dispute centers on whether proper legal procedures were followed.

Barnes Barnes Latrobe Street Talbott

Erin Facing Bitter Fight Across Ireland’s North and South

Dublin reports escalating tension as Republican and Orange factions threaten trouble. At Bodenstown Kil dare violence erupted during annual republican celebrations for Wolfe Tone, with Sean McBride and Maurice Twomey emerging from hiding before vanishing as clashes caused several casualties.

Dublin Irish Free State Ireland Irish Free Republican Army Executive Council McBride Maurice Twomey Wolfe Tone Bodenstown

Harvard honors four well known men this year

Secretary of Agriculture Henry A Wallace sits with James Bryant Conant as Harvard awards honorary degrees to renowned figures including Norman Davis diplomat William Allen White editor and Albert Einstein scientist in a group portrait with other national figures.

Harvard Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace James Bryant Conant Norman Davis William Allen White Albert Einstein

Orangemen Rally Defiance Over Northern Ireland March Plan

In Hillsborough, Sir Joseph Davison as grand master addressed a large Orangemen crowd and vowed to march on July 12 despite a government ban. Officials expressed fear of renewed violence as police were on an emergency call. A Cosgrave spokesman warned the Irish Free State could be ousted from the empire if De Valera does not reach terms with Britain.

Free State Joseph Davison Orangemen Ulster Joseph Northern Ireland British Commonwealth of Nations

Truck Wreck Kills Youth Near Wallace Idaho

A truck carrying CCC workers overturned on a hillside near Wallace killing Creath H. Cupp 20 of Huntington West Virginia and injuring 19 others. Survivors include Ernest Sprague 19 Buck Brady 25 John Stone 18 John Yanov 20 Bernard Scarff 20 and driver Charles Meyers. The crew was returning to their forest camp near the Hawk Ranger station.

Wallace Idaho West Virginia CCC Creath H. Cupp Huntington W. Va Ernest Sprague Charleston Buck Brady John Stone Bloomington John Yanov Bernard Scarff Burnsville Charles Meyers Bluffton Ind Hawk Ranger Station

Film Actress Ordered to File Answer to Suit

New York June 24 Jeanette MacDonald, film actress, must submit to a preliminary exam in a beauty suit. The action seeks damages or related relief, with details debated in court and scheduled hearings to follow.

New York Jeannette MacDonald Film Actr

Actress May Be Asked About $20,000 Contract

Supreme Court Justice John L. Walsh rules in a suit by Mrs. Lucinda M. Reichenbach against Miss MacDonald. The widow alleges a contract where the actor would receive ten percent of the actress’s income from September 1, 1929, to September 1, 1931 for publicity services. The court may question Miss MacDonald about the agreement and whether her earnings totaled 200,000 during those two years.

Lucinda M. Reichenbach Supreme Court John L. Walsh Reichenbach Harry L. Reichenbach Miss MacDonald

Visitor Dies While Visiting Daughter in Ohio

Mrs. Ada Hill aged 52 of Youngstown Ohio died suddenly of a heart attack at 1 30 Sunday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs Guy McDaniel while visiting. Funeral services are set for 2 30 p m tomorrow at Warren M E church. Surviving are husband Riley Hill and children Rowland James Simon and Mrs Guy McDaniel plus three brothers and two sisters and several Alabama relatives.

Ada Hill Ohio Guy McDaniel Warren M. E. Church Hill Mack Violet Richardson Riley Hill Rowland Chicago James Youngstown Simon Pennsylvania Luther Ocie William Richardson Hattie Grove William Grove Alabama

Huey Blamed for City Garbage Strike in New Orleans

Mayor T Semmes Walmsley charged that Senator Huey P Long inspired last Friday's one day protest by city garbage collectors as part of the feud over control of the administration.

New Orleans T. Semmes Walmsley Huey P. Long Long Machine

Mrs Sayres Passes Away In Blueville

Mrs. Mary Scott Sayres, 70, of Blueville, died Saturday after an 11 day pneumonia attack. Funeral at Mt. Morris church Tuesday at 2 PM, Rev. H. W. Flanagan officiating. interment in church cemetery. Born March 17, 1865, daughter of Stanford and Barbara Scott. Survived by husband Newton A. Sayres, three stepchildren Elmer L., Silas E., and David A. Sayres, one brother Isaac Newton Scott.

Mary Scott Sayres Blueville Mt. Morris H. W. Flanagan West Main Street M. E Church Stanford Barbara Martin Scott M. E. Church Newton A. Sayres

Women Join Picketing of Ohio County Relief

Women picket Ohio County relief headquarters in Wheeling announcing three person relay work. Leaders say picketing will continue until demands for more food and milk for children are met. Pickets carry banners while relief officials decline to comment.

Wheeling Ae Ieee Es Ohio County

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Farnival Dent Holt Equity Court Criminal Court W. G Wamsley Lucille Lamb Taylor County W. J. Barnes Clint Dalton Warder Ron Grafton Drug & Chemical CO Paul E. Malone Robert B. Powell BUY AT Home Crystal Ice Company Glenn Erin Jarvis Tire Service Jarvis Tire Huey Mrs. Sayres FERA Fao
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