Local residents attend many weekend visits and travels
Mr and Mrs Frank Cather and daughter Margaret motored to Filkins Sunday meeting Mr and Mrs H R Shayer and son Robert and daughter Mary Frances. The group then visited Davis and Mrs William Morgan Jr and family before returning home Sunday. Margaret Cather stays in Davis for weeks with her sister. Dr J J Kaufman moved to Cumberland. Lawson Starcher’s party travels to Pittsburgh with Frances Staveley and Virginia Holt. A hike from Philippi Saturday included Chester Blue Wayne England Dana Leach Orville Martin Steve Dehan and Dale Martin. Ed Powell DuBois Crickenberger and Dana Poling motor to Evansville. Mrs James B Moran leaves for Lewisburg to attend West Virginia Tuberculosis Association session for Taylor County. Mrs C F Schroeder and Mrs Thomas Love return from Indianapolis with Bertie Ellis Nowan. Mrs Cowan, former local resident, visits. William Beavers Jr stays with relatives. returns to Akron. Mrs A C Bee spends weekend in Fairmont. Russell T Lee and wife visit Clarksburg. W N Malone shows improvement but remains dangerously ill. Rural visitors in Grafton include Milage McCracken Paul Car Tuthers A B Wyckoff C R Losh Odbert Losh Johnson Fleming Raymond Austen and Louise Robeson. A B Batson returns from Parkersburg after funeral of sister-in-law Mrs Charles Batson. J H Cornwell and wife return home after two weeks in Marytown. Dr J A Stine and two children return to Maple avenue residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cather
Margaret
Filkins
H.R. Shayer
Robert
Mary Frances
Fikins
Davis
Mes. Cather
William Morgan, Jr
Margaret Cather
Will
J. J. Kaufman
Cumberland
Lawson Starcher
Pittburgh
Frances Staveley
Virginia Holt
Philippi
Chester Blue
Wayne England
Dana Leach
Orville Martin
Steve Dehan
Dale Martin
Powell
DuBois Crickenberger
Dana Poling
Evansville
James B. Moran
Lewisburg
West Virginia Tuberculosis Association
Faylor County
C. F. Schroeder
Thomas Love
Bertie Ellis Nowan
Indianapolis
Cowan
William Beavers, Jr
A. B. Wyckoff
C. R
Odbert Losh
Johnson Fleming
Simpson
Raymond Austen
Louise Robeson
A. B. Batson
Route 5
Parkersburg
Charles Batson
J. H. Cornwell
High St
Morraytown
J.A. Stine
Maple Avenue
Carol Hopes to Reconcile with Son Michael in Divorce Case
In Bucharest on June 25, former Crown Prince Carol vowed to seek annulment of Princess Helen's recent divorce decree from King Michael. He stated ongoing hope for reconciliation with his six year old son and lamented separation as a grave hardship. Carol, exiled from Romania, said Magda Lupuletti offered comfort and rejected the court’s appeal option, criticizing alleged royal family plots and political motives behind his exclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Carol Hapes
Michael
Helen
Carol
Romania
Magda Lupelet
Ike
New Rector Ambler Steps Down at St Matthias
Rev. John C. Ambler completed ten years as rector of St Matthias Episcopal Church and delivered his farewell sermon. Rev. A. J. Torrey of Logan will succeed him and Ambler plans to substitute and vacation work, then move to Richmond. Torrey praised as a capable leader with firm character, formerly rector in Oakland MD and Washington DC, and a former chaplain at Camp Meade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Ambler
St. Matthias’ Episcopal Church
A. J. Torrey
Logan
Ambler
Torrey
Logan County
Logan Episcopal Church
Virginia Institute
Oakland
Maryland
St. Matthews Church of Epiphany
Washington, D. C
Camp Meade
Baltimore
Washington
Cabinet Possibility Named Borah for Secretary of State
Idaho Senator William E Borah is discussed as a potential secretary of state if Herbert Hoover wins the November election. The naming reflects early campaign speculation about the Republican ticket and cabinet choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Borah
Idaho
Herbert Rover
Rev Torrey Named Rector and Scouts Leader in Logan
The Rev. Torrey, former Boy Scout originator in Oakland and longtime civic leader, will become rector in Logan and serve as chaplain to Hopemont state sanitarium. He has led boy work, coordinated Scouts in Washington, and chaired underprivileged boys’ efforts while active in Kiwanis and American Legion. He plans to arrive early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Torrey
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Oakland
Reve ‘Torrey
Logan
Kiwanis Club
Logan American Legion
Hopemont State Sanitarium
Terra Alta
Mail Looting Yet Unsolved
New York dispatch reports a $500 mail theft from registered mail sent to England aboard the Miner Leviathan remains unresolved. Investigators questioned several New York clerks while awaiting official word from Washington or London. Scotland Yard and the British post office are suspected to think the theft occurred in the United States before loading. Chief M. Clarahan said up to a thousand workers could be implicated, yet the inquiry continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
England
Washington
London
United States
Scotland Yard
British Post Office
Mapeetor
H. Clarahan
Pacific Coast flyers plan 60hour nonstop transcontinental flight
Charles Rocheville and Lieut. K C Hawkins announce a round trip from San Diego to New York and back with no landings. Their monoplane will carry 600 gallons, aimed to cross the continent twice, via Chicago and Denver, to set a new endurance record. The 60 hour flight would cover most of the United States with no stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Ana
Cal
Knights of the Air
Charles Rocheville
Lieut
K. C. Hawkins
United States
New York
San Diego
Hawkins
Rocheville
Albatross
Hawking
el Encanto
Oakland
Honolulu
San Diego Naval Air Station Field
Chicago
Denver
Crime Cleared: Rob ert McDougle Arrested in Thefts
State police arrested 18 year old Rob ert McDougle at Galloway on charges of stealing a Victrola and records from the Flag Run school house. The machine and records, owned by the Flemington district school board, were recovered earlier at Cecil and presented in Squire A R Weston’s court as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McDougle
Galloway
Flag Run
Flemington
Cecil
Squire A. R. Weston
Democratic party split over enforcement of the eighteenth amendment
Mrs. Clem Shaver denounces Democratic officials as jellyfish voters craving jobs while vowing to uphold the eighteenth amendment. She warns that wet law violators show no patriotism and argues the party must diverge, possibly to form a new all American third party to satisfy patriotic citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Shaver
Chird
Democratic Party
Favor Woolen Contined list of preconvention possibles
The text lists potential preconvention candidates such as Jesse H. Jones Houston banker and publisher Governor Moody of Texas Senator Harrison of Mississippi Senator Barkley of Kentucky Governor Ritchie of Maryland Bennett Clark of Missouri son of the late Speaker Champ Clark Governor Byrd of Virginia Lewis Stevenson of Bloomington Illinois Senator George of Georgia former Governor Brandon of Alabama and George L. Berry of Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse H. Jones Houston
Moody
Texas
Harrison
Mississippi
Barkley
Kentucky
Ritchie
Maryland
Bennett Clark
Missouri
Champ’ Clark
House of Representatives
Byrd
Virgintay
Pennessee Seeks Support in Rae Men's Union Contention
Delegates in Ohio debate the vice ticket with Vic Danahey favored for second place while opposition grows among supporters. James Huffman, governor's son in law, faced discouraging sentiment as delegation plans move toward Houston for government talks and potential changes in leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Danahey
James W. Huffman
Houston
World Sunday School Workers Convene in Los Angeles
West Virginia delegates from Charleston prepare to join the Tenth World Sunday School Convention at Shrine Auditorium Los Angeles July 21 18 6 500 seats theme Kingdom Come a large gathering emphasizing Christian education and world peace plans to attend this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia
Los Angeles
Shrine Auditorium
Hospital Notes from Philippi and Local Dismissals
Mrs. Lee Heatherly of Philippi underwent an emergency operation Saturday evening and is reported in satisfactory condition today. Samuel Parsons of this city was dismissed late Saturday following partial recovery from a recent major operation. No accident cases were admitted during the 48 hour period from Saturday to Monday afternoon inclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Heatherly
Philippi
Samuel Parsons
Dr. Charles M. Wells Eyesight Expert of Graf ton
Dr. Charles M. Wells of Graf ton at 49 West Main St offers complete optometry service with in store laboratory and top frame selection. He provides accurate eye exams, corrects refractive errors, and promotes eye protection through a full range of frames and lenses for long distance reading and general use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Wells
Grafton
West Main St
Sears
Gratyton
Wells
Ames
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Grom
Walter Stone
Phili
Taylor Club
Myrtle Frazier
Andrews M. E
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Ira EB. Robinson
Wheeling
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W. P. Samples
West Washington St
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Mooseheart Legion
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Moose Home
Mountain City Council No. 49
Daughters of America
Lila Clare Walter
West Main Street
Mlinois
Thomas Browning
W. C. Hanway
Grafton Park
Browning
Browning Brothers
Ellsworth Lens Amon
Oma Smith
F. 8. Smith
Map
Hazel Morrison
West Washington Street
Clarksburg
Louise Bremer
Marinello Beauty Shop
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Charles ‘Rochevitta
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Fair Mont
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