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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1936

Page

3

Residents visit and travels around West Virginia towns

A string of social news covers visits and trips by Mrs. E H Davis, Mrs Bernard Hoffman, Mr and Mrs William Radigan, Joe Harger, Mr and Mrs R H Bunner, and others around Grafton Buckhannon Ona street Dawson's Camp and West Grafton. It notes sightseeing of Black Waterfalls and Tygart river dam work, with several family ties and host locations listed.

E. H. Davis Philadelphia Bernard Hoffman Buckhannon R. H. Bunner Ona Street William Radigan Joe Harger Black Waterfalls West Virginia Radigan Grafton Tygart River John Stemple Paul Betty Patty Jean Dawson's Camp Charles F. Lindsey Frederick Los Angeles California Jerry Morgan Joe Dunham Betty Lee Clark Fred Jackson Blueville Fraternal Order of Police and Sheriffs’ Association Fairmont A E. Lockard C. T. Morehead Lee Bennett Harry Batson James Guth C. H. Dunnigan J. C. Helms J. 8. Palmer the Sentinel

Institute Planned at Blueville Epworth League

The Blueville Epworth League Institute will run June 26 through Sunday at Blueville Grade School. Classes include Stewardship and Bible Old Testament with Rev. B W Folsom and Rev. W W Harvey, plus Church Administration. Special instruction for children under Mrs W O Mason of Elkins WV.

Stitute Blueville Epworth League’ Institute Blueville B. W. Folsom W.W. Harvey William Knox John L. Wolfe William Allender Ava Dell Headley W. O. Mason Ladies’ Aid Society George Newcome Epworth League League

Locomotive guards fight as shots erupt at plant attack

More than 300 shots rang out as Meyers, one of eight guards aboard the locomotive, was shot through the chest by a .30-30 rifle. The incident occurred as the train started from the main plant toward the wire mill, part of a besieged workers action.

Boridola Meyers

Ancient Race Discussed By Kiwanis Club Speaker

Stewart Whiting, local NRL official and mound explorer, spoke to the Kiwanis club on Mound Builders. He displayed his collection of arrowheads and spearheads unearthed from mounds he has opened, sparking interest among attendees at Debendorfer's Cozy Rest.

Kiwanis Club Stewart Whiting NRL Service Club Debendorfer Whiting

Sunday School Play at Industrial School auditorium

The Ever Ready Sunday school class of First Baptist will present a play titled Gay at the Industrial School auditorium in Prunty town on Friday night at 8. Directed by Miss Viola Utsinger, the cast includes the title role Gay and other young actors for an evening of entertainment.

Business Girl's Club Cozy Rest Meriam Isner Eloise Jackson The Presbyterian Church Barracksville W. Va Naomi Chapter No. 12 Masonic Temple Bible School West Main Street C. F. Shafer Walnut Street Sunshine Band of the United Brethren Church Pauline Utsinger Bobby Ellis Snick Charles Barcus James Warren Gay Edmond Jacobs Betty Helen Newbrough Dick Royster Donald White Annette Burns Juanita Garrell Elsie Millie Jean Peggy Puritan Betty King Ada Burnside First Baptist Church Industrial School Pruntytown Viola Utsinger Attra J. W. Hussion Th Lodge Ellis Harold Kemple Amusement Committee

Huntington Church Safe Looted Second Time This Year

Thieves broke open the First Presbyterian church safe in Huntington. No loss estimate available until church secretary Mirian E Murphy returns from vacation.

Huntington First Presbyterian Church Mirian E. Murphy

Homer Wilson Undergoes Major Operation at Mayo Clinic

Homer Wilson a well known local service station employee underwent a major operation at the Mayo Brothers Clinic in Rochester Minnesota yesterday morning. Word received here says his condition is favorable and friends express confidence in a complete recovery.

Homer Wilson Mayo Brothers’ Clinic Rochester Minn

Virginians Continue Debate On Electoral Votes

State Senator Aubrey G. Weaver of Front Royal argues about how southern states shape the selection of Democratic candidates by consistently furnishing electoral votes. Walsh supports retention, while discussion centers on which states influence the process.

Striking workers vow to stay out until rights granted

One arrest was reported as the strike committee declared they began the strike legally and will end it legally, insisting the company grant workers rights. C C Caudill, plant general manager, offered meetings with department council heads, but the committee rejected the condition. Guards clashed while attempting to move food on a locomotive amid the dispute.

C. C. Caudill Amalgamated National Labor Relations Board

Kump Commends Short Legislative Session And Tax Policy

Governor Kump praised the six day special session for completing a major measure by July first without new taxes. He noted a $5,000,000 appropriation can be sustained and called the effort “momentous” and the session's work “without parallel” in state history. He also lauded the legislature for its business-like conduct and diligence.

Kump

Mound builders theories discussed at Kiwanis meeting

The speaker outlined two theories on mound builders, neither endorsed. Theories propose they were a race of Indians or Eskimo-like settlers from Asia. Visitors included Victor Cups Bett Merle Baily and Frank Caputo. Clyde N. Mays led song, praised by President Lloyd L. Shriver. Mrs Wilda Knight Murphy sent thanks for a wedding gift read by secretary William Manley.

Asia Victor Cups Bett Merle Baily Frank Caputo Clyde N. Mays Lloyd L. Shriver G. E. Headley Grafton Club Washington, D.C Wilda Knight Murphy William Manley

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