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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1938
Page
3
R. P. Bell serve as chairmen of the library committee, guiding policy and oversight. The appointment positions the pair to manage collections, funding, and community programs through the library system.
Mrs. John Wyand of Pittsburg visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Colebank in Knottsville district. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Allumi of Indianapolis are weekend guests of Dr. and Mrs. Alden Beagle in Pruntytown road. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sampson and daughter Barbara Sue plus Miss Rite Stirman return from Cramesville W Va after visiting Rev. F. A. Sampson. They also toured Deep Creek Lake Md. Miss Nettie Knotts of Tunnelton undergoes major surgery at City hospital. Mrs. Nell Wilmoth returns home in Belington after hospital confinement. Mrs. Lawrence Taylor of Tunnelton discharged from City hospital. Mrs. Mary Bolyard, long in City hospital, returns home to Tunnelton.
The marriage of Miss Nancy Moffett daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Moffett to Rev John Garrett Shirley son of Mr and Mrs George Shirley will take place this afternoon at the Presbyterian church of Charleston. The ceremony features Lohengrin’s Wedding March and a bridal gown of white lace with pearl and orange blossom veil. Attendants include Miss Evelyn Moffett and Mrs Shirley. Following favors and a reception at the bride’s East Washington street home.
Beckley June 26 Dr Thomas Bendrat aged 59 former Beckley college languages professor won jury ac withdrawal acquitted on charges connected to a pon sup port fraud case filed by his estranged wife. He faced possible life term under habitual criminal act if convicted. He testified resignation in 1937 to join an oil firm in Caracas Venezuela but passport visa was denied and he claimed payments from that company.
Weston June 25 14 funeral services were held today for Herbert Eugene Cooper nine who learned to swim but did not survive the water incident. Proceedings reflected community grief as officials noted the tragedy and the young victim’s love of play.
In Harrisburg a Democratic squabble centers on a claim by Arthur Colegrove that Senator Joseph P Guffey sought to defeat Governor George H Earle to gain control of Pennsylvania's patronage and steer the 1940 Democratic delegation. Edward N Jones and David Lawrence dispute Colegrove calling the harmony pact a sell-out.
Mr and Mrs John Marks of 24 Gay Street announce the birth of an 11 pound daughter Saturday at their home. Mrs Marks is formerly Tona Knabenshue daughter of the magistrate and Mrs A B Knabenshue.
Pittsburgh report says Annie Michalica filed larceny charges against her daughter Jenny 18 of Carnegie. Jenny and Paul Leschak 19 also of Carnegie were detained at Washington DC airport. Police say three thousand dollars were missing from the home and spent in roadhouses. A weekend purse held two thousand four hundred ninety one dollars and one hundred sixty four dollars were said to come from the mother. Pilot Harry Smith waited at the airport for officers while Detective Ritz planned travel to Washington.
Pittsburgh publishers announced the payment question would be settled by arbitration. Union leaders offered no immediate comment, while union presidents pledged to meet with publishers to seek a formula for future harmony and continuous operation of the plants. The Sun-Telegraph said it would publish two full Sunday comics and magazine sections.
Funeral services were held for Charles G. Havermale, 72, a Timber Ridge district farmer, who died after suffering a stroke while working on a barn.
Pittsburgh residents learned St Louis Missouri holds the dubious title as the nation’s most sulfur dioxide polluted city. A Mellon Institute traveling laboratory found St Louis air averaging .128 parts per million, with Pittsburgh second at .057. In Welch Kentucky a 72 year old James Cook, earpart Isaban, died at home of an aged relative.
Philadelphia social scene notes debutante Joanna W Biddle daughter of Nicholas Biddle hosting duties during the Swedish crown prince’s Philadelphia visit for the United States observance of the tercentenary.
Diplomatic exchanges report Barcelona pressing for immediate action after raids by Italian planes. Paris notes indicate Spain may retaliate against insurgent cities and even distant targets if raids continue. Barcelona seeks commitment to halt attacks and investigations by the commission.
Edward Everett Horton is highlighted as Hollywoods busiest star in a satire on his screen persona. The piece notes his appeal stems from a universal humor about the butting of a refined soul against a stubborn heart, and previews his role in Rare Love At Work where he departs from his typical characterization. The article lists co stars and credits including John Carradine and Darryl F. Zanuck with Ottill Te Pretinger directing.
Webster man TB Storms pleaded guilty to a drunkenness charge when arraigned before Justice of the Peace Aub Enabenshue on Saturday. He agreed to pay a $5 fine plus costs on his next pay day after being picked up near his Webster home in a gown and out by Deputy Jas.
Visiting editors continue from an overnight stop to Fairmont with a 15 minute Rivesville power der ton break then to Weston and Jackson's Mill state 4 H camp. A Weston Democrat dinner features Charles Lively as toastmaster and Dr Roy Bird Cook of Charleston discusses Stonewall Jackson. The group travels to Clarksburg for overnight.
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