Community social and lodge events reported
Members of the Mooseheart Legion gathered at Moose Home for a party with a long business session led by Regent Patrah Martin. An evening social hour followed with refreshments. fifteen candidates were slated for next meeting. Separate notes cover Gratton Chapter Quota Club delegates to an International Convention in Dart Town. upcoming dances. church Ladies Aid activities. Pythian Sisters meeting and initiations. a park dance at Grafton Park. and various Daughters of the American Revolution committee appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooseheart Legion
Moose Home
Pitsrah Martin
Gratton
Quota Club
Dart
Town
Leota
Griffith
Mise
Edga Sturm
Florence, Wilkinson
Pythian Sisters
Temple Hall
Alf
Gladys Hickman
Temple
Mitty
Clarksburg
John W. Brown
Spariows
West Washington Street
Inez Wilkins
T. W. Bro
Harry Walter
Betsy Ross
Herbert C. Canby
Prudence
Hinkle
John N. Tregellas
Caroline Scott Harrison
P. B. Phinney
Harry Watter
W. N. Burdett
D. A. R. Magazine
Lila Love
D. A. R. Student Loan Fund
Brohard
Maple Avenue
Local physician offers four year Davis and Elkins College scholarship
Dr Floyd S Suddarth a respected Grafton physician educator and politician announces a four year tuition scholarship to Davis and Elkins College The awardee must show good character diligence and drive and may be from outside the city Three local residents Torvander Rice and Kidd will review applicants to guard against bias The scholarship valued at about 150 yearly covers a four year course
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton High School
Davis and Elkins College
Floyd S. Suddarth
Suddarth
Frank J. Torvander
First Presbyterian Church
Harold A. Rice
Robert Kidd
Grafton Press
Grafton
Ramsey says sheriff attacked him during office incident
Ramsey told Sentinel he was shot in the Philippi office by a man he later identified as a crazy assailant. He recalled Gilbert Williams, sheriff's brother, present but not intervening, and a woman believed to be the sheriff's wife who jumped from a window. Ramsey said he did not know the sheriff or his wife at the time and asked the woman who the attacker was. He added he notified Judge A G Hughes to ensure a police guard for the arriving officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Williams
Ramsey
Sentinel
Sheriff Williams
Philippi
A. G. Hughes
Lider
Wepiss
Pat O'Keefe
Dallas Buck
Pat
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heven
Blueville
Miss Luene Malone to Perform at Valley Inn Summer
Laying at Valley Inn near Bartlett of the Valley Inn roadhouse has secured Miss Luene Malone daughter of W N Malone of Dewey avenue to play at the Inn every evening during the summer season. Guests may dance free of charge. Malone is a talented piano player well known in Gratton and nearby towns. Taylor Club Meeting at Mrs Myrtle Frazier’s home last evening at 7 30 carried out regular business with several matters disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Inn
Bartlett
Luéné Malone
W. N. Malone
Dewey Avenue
Taylor Club
Myrtle Frazier
First Ward
Ramsey shoots escapee in Kingwood jail attack
Ramsey survived a fatal assault in Kingwood jail where Williams fired multiple shots. Ramsey suffered a forehead to crown scalp wound and arm and rib injuries. he is recovering in hospital with deputies guarding Williams, who remains jailed. Ramsey hired lawyer Joseph V. Gibson to handle his case and will press for prosecution with help from A. G. Dayton, son of the late judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Ramsey
Joseph V. Gibson
Kingwood
Alston G. Dayton
Philippi
A. G. Dayton
Charleston
Hughes
Ramney
Mrs Mann challenges West Virginia nationalist caucus outcome
Mrs Mann denounces a caucus decision in the West Virginia delegation as a steam roller, claiming state committee overrule and vowing to pursue the issue. She asserts the national committee stood behind her and cites 1912 parallels. E. Smith and Osenton back the elections amid split Smith and anti Smith votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Fitzpatrick
Huntington
Ross Burehinal
Fairmont
C. W. Osenton
Osenton
Mann
State Committee
Harry H. Tyrer
Martinsburg
Smith
West Virginia Democrats discuss backing for presidential candidate
Last night a party meeting yielded no decision on backing a presidential aspirant. Mrs. Mann voiced support for Cordell Hall of Tennessee. West Virginia delegates and committee members, including Gray Silver and J. J. Coniff, moved to place a farm relief plank. Shaver retired as national committee head, turning the gavel to the temporary chairman as the West Virginia standard and Claude G. Bowers led a farm demonstration and parade with the Mountain state banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antis
Mann
Cordell Hall
Tennessee
West Virginia
Gray Silver
Martinsburg
J. J. Coniff
Wheeling
Shaver
West Virginia Standard
Claude G. Bowers
Mountain State
Mallory Beaten At Wimbledon Singles by Bickerton
Mrs Molla Mallory was eliminated in the women's singles at the British championships by Miss L Bickerton 6 3 4 6 6 4. American John Hennessey continued his win streak in the men's singles by defeating Norman Latchford 6 2 6 4 6 2. Mrs Grace Fisher of this city is visiting Bellview with her son and family.
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Wimbledon
Eng
Molla Mallory
Grace Fisher
Bellview
Pastor Falls to Death While Cherry Picking Near Philippi
Reverend G R Shanabarger 58 pastor of Crimm Memorial Chapel died after a tree limb broke while he and his wife and 11 year old son Earl were picking cherries four miles from Philippi on the Jannis Nestor road. Internal injuries proved fatal two hours later at Davis Memorial Hospital Elkins. He had moved from Logan two years ago and was active in civic and religious affairs. Funeral plans pending. body taken to Stevens Undertaking.
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Philippi
Ington Road
G. R. Shanabarger
Crimm Memorial Chapel
Davis Memorial Hospital
Elkins
Shanabarger
Earl
Logan
Barbour County
Stella Sullivan
Clarksburg
Stevens Undertaking
Social visitors and local residents in the area
Mrs Delbert Lough hosted over the weekend with guests Mrs P M Hodkins and children from Bridgeport and Miss Minnie Hamilton visiting Clarksburg for shopping. Mr and Mrs W B Cruise of Yates avenue hosted Miss Anna Gruise, and Mr and Mrs Guy FP Wiles with daughter June visited O F Wiles in Pruntytown en route from Atlantic City A R A convention. Wiles were once residents of Grafton. Three rural residents transacted business here yesterday A A Heck route 2 W B Drainer Flemington and C B Isner route one.
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Delbert Lough
P. M. Hodkins
Abram
Lena
Edith
Bridgeport
Minnie Hamilton
Clarksburg
W. B. Cruise
Yates Avenue
Anna Gruise
Guy FP. Wiles
June
Wheeling
O. F. Wiles
Pruntytown
A. R.A
Atlantic City
Wiles
Grafton
A. A. Heck
W. B. Drainer
Flemington
C. B. Isner
Wide field of 1920s candidates fuels party intrigue
Delegates from multiple states weigh a crowded ticket as Edwards, Hull, Hitchcock, and other leaders surface in a sprawling convention rumor mill. Indications point to support for Barkley, Pomerene, Donahey, and generals Lejeune and Mitchell, with varied regional hopes shaping the nominating scramble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernor Smith
New York
Edwards
Smith
Olahoma
South Carolina
New Mexico
Robinson
Delaware
North Dakota
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Maine
Georgia
Rhode Island
Hull
Indiana
Newton D. Baker
Wilson
Atlee Pomerene
Donahey
Ohio
Pomerone
Wisconsin
William Mitchell
John A. Lejeune
Marine Corps
Nevada
George
Barry
Pressmen’s Union
Tornado Injures Twenty In Salt Creek Oil Field
A tornado struck the Salt Creek oil field near Casper Wyoming injuring twenty people, three seriously, and causing about 500000 dollars in damage in the southwestern section yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Wyo
Salt Creek ‘Oil Field
Turbulent attack disrupts Camps and power facilities
Report describes a twister strike near Charleston hitting the Camps and targeting Consolidated and Carter Oli ey near eleven miles from the commission. It damaged buildings, wrecked derricks, and demolished two bas plants and a power station. About 125 supporters opposed Laux in nearby voting, with the Democratic party involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Laux
Mae Murray refuses information on her child
Beverly Hills June 27 Mae Murray motion picture and vaudeville actress refused to discuss the recent birth of her son. Her husband Prince David MDivini announced the birth but they would not reveal the child’s name birthplace or other details citing concerns about her career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
Cal
Mae Murray
Miss Murray
Prince David M'Divini
New York
State appoints water works chief in Williamson
State health department intervenes in Williamson due to a city commission deadlock and names Paul Laux of Columbus as superintendent of Williamson water works. The appointment by Dr W T Henshaw follows recommendation of E S Tisdale, replacing T C Kussmahl who resigned after leading the plant since March 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Williamson
State Health Department
Paul Laux
Columbus
W. T. Henshaw
Tisdale
T.C. Kussmahl
Williamson Water Works
Williamson City Commission
Laux
Kussmacht
Return
Convention Scenes and Prominent Figures At Houston Rallys
Reported by the Associated Press from Houston describe colorful convention sights. Mascot AB and the Old Gray Mural band parade with navy and gold braids while Tex Rickard eyes a future bid. Pat O Keefe recalls decades of convention attendance as Kellogg confirms a ministerial replacement in Washington.
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Associated Press
South
Maysie
Etotakers
Anna Wid
Hall
Houston Ladies ‘Band
Texas
Leslie Isabelle Brandt
Houston
Woman’s Benefit Association
Bina West
Michigan
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Stolgentelk
M. P. Church
Ladies Aid Society
Methodist Protestant Church
Park
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First Brothern Church
The
Kentuckians
Ladies Aid Society of
Andrews M. B
B. W. Periie
Davis and Elkins
Fage One
Bradley
Jantxen
Hoover's Cook
Tals
Emma C. Barker
Department of Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Grafton Redpath Chautauqua
Chester M. Sanford
Shadwell’s Scout Band
Shadwell's Scout Band
Harmony
Elwood T. Bailey
Emers'n Winters Co
Tommy
Wallace Bruce Amsbury
Henry and Company
Oal
Pir
Mra
Alfred B. Selth
Pastor
Mae
Tex Rickard
Tex
Ateee
al Smith
Trecon
Washington
Kellogg
Samuel ‘H. Piles
Seattle
Wash
Colombia
Jefferson Caffery
San Salvador
Mrs
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B. Fy Poe
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