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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1931

Page

2

Globe Trotting Girl Lecturer Engaged to British Heiress

Washington notice announces the engagement of Globe Trotting Girl Lecturer Miss Powell daughter of Lt Col B Alexander Powell to Hon John Rosebery Mopion son of Lord and Lady Burton Hall Lincoln. Powell, a world traveler and author, met fiancé on a Yukon trip and again in the Balkans after extensive travel and lectures on international politics.

John Rosebery Mopion Lord Ef Burton Hall Lincoln Powell Liett Col B. Alexander Powell Trveler Yukon

Guilty Pleas Entered By 25 Persons in West Virginia

Twenty five defendants pleaded guilty in federal court at Elkins to prohibition law violations. Sentences totaled 14 years and fines $275. Six men pleaded not guilty and await next week’s trials. capiases issued for absentees. Listed are George Burbridge, Edgar Boone, Leo Tucker, Clarence Pride, Russell Phillips, Arthur Snyder, Brack Bigler, Frank Woods, John McKinsey, Paul Cogwill, Vause H. Rees, George Stewart, Fred Sybold, Charles Welch, Raymond Under, Frank Gennett, James Neer, Dewey Parks, William C. Molter, Joe Troth, James F. Reel, Clavros Morris, James Fresicos, and others with various charges and penalties including transports, jails, and fines. Sentencing for Wesley Jeffers and Charles Fox on forged veterans bonus check forgery was deferred.

Elkins W. Va Capluses George Burbridge Monongalia County Atlanta Edgar Boone Leo Tucker Clarence Pride Russell Phillips Monongalia Arthur Snyder Brack Bigler Morgantown Randolph County Frank Woods John McKinsey Marion County Paul Cogwill Weston Vause H. Rees Keyser Mineral County George Stewart Fred Sybold Stewart Charles Welch Raymond Under

Left Over Two Years Ago to Buy Present and Hasn't Returned

In Chicago on Christmas Day 1928 Charles Proctor vanished after rushing out to buy a gift. His absence prompted his wife to file for divorce, claiming two and a half years is long enough to complete such a purchase. His whereabouts remain unknown.

Charles Proctor

The Secret 6 at Strand Theatre Cast List

The Strand presents The Secret 6 with a cast including Clark Gable Jean Harlow Ralph Bellamy John Miljan Murray Kinnell Frank McGlynn and George Hill directing. The show runs Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday with a large ensemble and several named actors.

Strand Theatre Scorpio Newton ‘Wank John Mack Brown Anne Jean Harlow Peaches Marjorie Rambeau Miroski the Gouger Paul Hurst Carl Clark Gable Johnny Franks Ralph Bellamy John Miljan DeWitt Jennings Murray Kinnell Fletcher Norton Louis Natheaux Frank McGlynn Theo von Eltz George Hill

Methodists oppose denying citizenship to Prof McIntosh

Delaware leaders of the Methodist Episcopal church meeting at Ohio Wesleyan University backed granting citizenship to Yale’s Prof Douglas McIntosh who refuses to bear arms in war. They also protested the Supreme Court ruling denying his citizenship papers and condemned naval parity and Hoover’s foreign policy on military protection of property.

Delaware Methodist Episcopal Church Ohio Wesleyan University Douglas McIntosh Yale University United States Supreme Court MacIntosh United States Navy Hoover

Jockey LaVerne Fator Wins Thousandth Race at Aqueduct

LaVerne Fator, one of America's premier jockeys, rode to his thousandth win past the Judges' stand at Aqueduct on Long Island, New York, in a notable milestone for the famed rider and racing history.

Presa LaVerne Fator America Aqueduct Track Long Island New York

First United Brethren 8.1 Minister Poattethwalt

Sunday morning service at 9 20 in the Church School with J W Martin directing classes for all ages. Evening service closes for summer at 7 30 with pastor scripture poems hymns and music. Wednesday prayer service at 7 45 at the United Brethren church drawing large attendance.

Churen School J. W. Martin Christian Endeavor United Brethren Durch

St Paul's Lutheran Church Service Schedule

Rev B F K Roof invites worship at St Pauls Lutheran with a 9 15 Sunday school program led by W H Shafferman, a 10 30 morning worship and Holy Communion, a Luther League at 6 80, an 7 30 evening service, and a 7 30 prayer meeting inviting all to attend. last Sunday evening service until September.

W. H. Shafferman Luther League

First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule With Junior Service

First Baptist Church lists Rev F C Herod as pastor. Sunday includes church school at 9 30 with Willem Morgan Sr, morning worship at 10 30. Junior congregation service suspended for summer, junior service at 7 pm, more music in morning worship. 7 pm B Y P U, evening worship at 8 pm with baptism for new members. Wednesday 8 pm midweek prayer and song, Friday 8 pm choir practice.

Willem Morgan, Sr Wednnesday

St Paul's M E Church Schedule With Clergy Boone

Sunday services at St Pauls M E Church led by Pastor French Boone include 10:00 worship with communion, 11:00 Sunday School led by J H Maysels, and 8:30 Last League service for two months. Evening 7:30 worship and sermon The Other Cheek. PYM Union prayer and class at United Brethren. Robt Bott reader. Youth urged to attend.

Ervite Servite Aef United Brethren Church Robt. Bott

St Matthias Episcopal Church Service Invites Public

Sunday School children announce a 9:80 church school session and 10:45 morning prayer and sermon. Rev Norman Thurston from Sharon Pa will preach. 7:30 prayer meeting and a welcome to all. Rev Arthur J Torrey rector invites families to worship.

W. C. Pembroke Norman Thurston Sharon

West Main Street Worship and Conference Notice

West Main Street M E F H Hughes pastor announces Sunday schedule with 9 30 Sunday School 10 45 Public worship Sermon by the pastor 6 30 Epworth League 7 30 Public worship Sermon Rev M E Collins director of Wesley Foundation at Morgantown will preach and lead Third Quarterly Conference replacing Dr Anderson Supt who is in hospital all official members urged to attend

M. 8. Collins Wesley Foundation Morgantown Anderson

First Presbyterian Frank J. Turvander Pastor Schedule

Church notices list Frank J. Turvander as pastor with 9:30 a.m. School, 10:20 a.m. worship, 7:30 p.m. evening service and a 45 minute praise period. Tuesday 7:30 trustees meeting and 11:00 luncheon. 8:15 Senior Chair. a cordial reception is planned.

First Presbyterian Frank J. Turvander Church School Earl Wilkinson John W. Auit

First M E South P M First M E South Jacome AM

A church notice lists Sunday and evening services at 9 30 Sunday School 10 30 sermon by pastor on first Sunday each month 7 30 Epworth League second and third Sundays 7 30 sermon by pastor fret and second Sundays Peoples Division 7 30 prayer meeting F Hall director of worship L L Casto pastor Mrs Desard Hall president Young 7 30 Board of Christian Education meets last Friday month Welcome to worship with us

Jacome Keener Epworth League Peoples F. Hall L. L. Casto Desard’ Hall Young

Crossword puzzle items and clues mixed text

Crossword puzzle clues and partial entries appear jumbled with scattered phrases and fragmented words. The piece references across 1 Genus of Bi valve mol and various unrelated fragments including vessel front and weights, with scattered numbers and incomplete phrases.

Vision of the King Service At Courthouse

Pastor Warren M E Rev L A H Moore prepares a church schedule with 9 30 church school 10 45 morning worship 3 00 service at courthouse themed Vision of the King sung by the Friendly Four quartet Children s Day program at 8 00 and a Tuesday 8 00 Ladies Aid meeting at the church Mrs Mary J Howell president Invites all to attend these services

Homer _ Howell Court House Friendly Four Thesday Ladies’ Aid Mary J. Howell

Saturday Radio Schedule June 27 From Associated Press

Eastern time listing of NBC CBS and WJZ programs with orchestras bands talk and variety acts including Amy Amosn Andy and Paul Whiteman orchestras. minor schedule notes indicate last minute changes and station identification.

The Associated Press Statons

Andrews church services and weekly activities

The notice outlines the Andrews Methodist Episcopal church schedule for next Sunday through Thursday, listing Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship with a sermon titled The Gospel of little Lillies, a special musical program by Prof Reynolds, and patriotic slides. Also notes Weekday events including Troop No 4 Boy Leaders, Mid week service with 53 attendees, and a Weapera service at Epworth Outing Club. The notice mentions Cornelius Lucid, a 69 year old former National League pitcher from Houston, Texas, on June 27.

Andrews Church Owen Jefferys Reynolds

Sunday Service and Classes at Methodist Protestant

The Methodist Protestant church invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 led by C G Richian superintendent and classes for all ages. Morning worship at 10 30 featuring a sermon by Pastor E L Arnold. Christian Endeavor at 9 30 and a Children’s Day program at 7 30.

C. G Richian Christian Endeavor

Prosecution Seeks to Prove Partiality by Youngstown Prosecutor

The state argues that Ray Thomas Mahoning county prosecutor showed bias toward the Youngstown Municipal Railway in official actions. The trial concerns alleged blackmail of Harry Engel former city traction commissioner by focusing on a grand jury witness. William Bence Jr testified that Thomas summoned him to censure him for not indicting a witness against the railway.

Youngstown Ray Thomas Mahoning County Youngstown Municipal Railway Harry Engel City Traction Engle Pennsylvania and Ohio Light and Power Company William Bence, Jr Thomas

One Pennsylvania and Two Ohio Towns Win Legion Drill Prizes

Canton Ohio Uniontown Pa and Warren Ohio towns won first places in the band drum and bugle corps and drilling contests at the reunion of American Legion posts from Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The reunion was a one day affair in honor of Ralph T O Neil national commander.

East Liverpool Canton Uniontown Warren American Legion Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania Ralph T. O'Neil

Parade Follows Banquet With About 5000 Participants

A parade concluded the festivities last night, drawing roughly five thousand participants after a banquet. The event featured a large turnout and continued community celebration.

Start Deportation Proceedings Against Aliens In Strike Area

Deportation proceedings against aliens convicted in strike agitation in the eastern Ohio coal fields were planned by authorities today. While several disturbances occurred in Jefferson county yesterday other regions in this coal area remained quiet. From Athens in the Sunday Creek and Hocking fields a committee was selected by the United Mine Workers to treat with employees on a basic wage scale.

Steubenville Ohio Jefferson County Athens Sunday Creek Hocking United Mine Workers

Latonia Derby Leads 3 Year Olds in Latonia Derby Race

Kiln of Latonia Ky June 27 leading 3 year olds in the Latonia derby over the mile and a half route for the 26000 purse in the forty ninth running of the historic race. Twenty Grand and Mate were missing but each owner sent a representative Mrs Payne Whitney sent St Brideaux and A C Bostwick named Scuttle in place of Mate.

Latonia Derby Latonia Mate Payne Whitney Tn St Brideaux A. C. Bostwick Scuttle

Clubs and Fists Clash At Meeting Amid Gas Attack

Witnesses described tear gas choking attendees as uniformed men hurled bombs. Akron detectives noted Barberton police sought bombs while a violent melee broke out. Women and children fled while Communists rallied around Miss Cooper before the gas drove them away. Police later detained two Communist leaders.

Ing Akron Barberton Miss Cooper

Government continued on page one item names Aurora ring leaders

The chief alleged to lead the Aurora ring is Mike Blumberg of Clinton Indiana, with Robert W. Rees Sterling II also named. Former Whiteside county state’s attorney Sterling II and Assistant U S District Attorney Daniel Anderson say raids weeks ago already led to many arrests. Arraignments will occur after several days.

Aurora Mike Blumberg Clinton, In Robert W. Rees. Sterling, II Whiteside County United States District Daniel Anderson

Powell and Lombard Wed in Beverly Hills Romance

William Powell and Carole Lombard married last night at the Beverly Hills home of Lombard's mother in Los Angeles. The ceremony was witnessed only by relatives before the couple booked passage to Honolulu on the liner Malolo sailing today. Powell, born in Kansas City, and Lombard, from Fort Wayne, entered pictures in 1925 and 1926 respectively.

Los Angeles William Powell Carole Lombard Beverly Hills Honolulu Malolo Powell Kansas City Lombard Fort Wayne N Ind

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Washington Detty Powell Globe Trotter D. MacIntosh R. E. Blaney Mgr. M. & M. Bank Bidg Grafton Prudential Insurance Company OF America Home Office Newark, New Jersey Prudential Man First United Brethren Poattethwalt St. Paul’s Lutheran Rev B. F. K. Roof First Baptist F. C. Herod St. Paul's M. E French Boone I Bormunion Inday School J. H. Mayselits Sapt West Main St. M. E J. Lee Evans Howard White First M. E South P.M Terday Guido Amis WEAF NBC B. A. Rolfe Brigade Exchange WABO CBS Reis Quarter Howr Bert Lown Ann Leaf Amos Andy Rudy Vallee Gitlin Orchestre Cuckoo Clara, Lu Ant Quintet Slumber Music Los Conquistadores Paul Whiteman Herbie’ Mintz Dente Cbbijke WGRS Houston, Tex Jude Cornelius Lucid E. L. Arnold City Railway of Doc” Spears University of Page One AML Sentinel Washington Street Pearl Street Park Maple Avenue Main St Guster Sali Taylor County ABC Care Sentinel Singer Sewing Machine Warder Avenue So Dann Tod Rush Franklin Institute Rochester Gatty Wiley Post
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