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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1931
Page
3
Coral Parrish Montgomery, society editor, requests social items be telephoned by 11 a.m. to ensure timely coverage. Hosts are asked to notify the office immediately after each function.
The Grafton Womans Christian Temperance Union held an all day institute at First Baptist Church on Friday June 26. Mrs. Mable Rankin of Kingwood led the institute with others discussing enforcement, education, and community impact plus musical numbers and a luncheon for attendees.
Mrs Iva Goff led scripture reading and Rev S L Postlethwait offered a prayer. Roses decorated the social rooms and a tree covered with blooms drew attention. Mrs Ralph Redinger headed a program of guessing games and stunts about Jones. Ray Postlethwait gave an engaging talk. Refreshments followed as all enjoyed the evening.
Washington reports wage cut disputes and Bacon Davis bill provisions fueling the Tabor department conciliation unit. Since March, 1 wage cut dispute and 18 requests for field differences on prevailing wages have reached conciliation. The Pennsylvania coal fields show the largest ongoing labor strikes with thousands idle though six strikes were settled last week.
The No. 1 mine at Elm Grove belonging to Valley Camp Coal Co was reopened in Wheeling after a Wednesday closure ordered by District Mine Inspector A E Lafferty. R M Lamble head of the state bureau of mines approved the reopening following a gas accumulation found during igoperation and inspectors Lambie and his assistant checked other district mines.
London reports a split within days in the parliamentary Liberal party as about four members led by Sir John Simon plan to secede from David Lloyd George. Sir Archibald Sinclair, Liberal whip, has been informed of the secessionists who cite dissatisfaction from a Liberal meeting two months ago over the party's stance toward the government.
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission held a spike placed by a six year old boy caused a Big Four passenger train derailment at Lockland Ohio on May 15. One killed and five injured. Spike found 16 feet from derailment. boy admitted placing it while playing with his older brother.
Miss Mattie Jaco Miss Lila Miller Miss Grace Miller and Mr and Mrs L J Miller with daughter depart for Kingwood after learning Thomas B Jackson of Kingwood died Thursday. The funeral likely at White Dale church near Terra Alta at 2 pm Sunday. Jackson was a Union Civil War veteran long active as Preston county assessor and Romney Deaf and Blind supervisor. He left a wife a daughter Mrs Elias Buckelew and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A committee report outlines continuing the community church service plan from last year with one Sunday night service featuring a local minister as speaker and the church hosting the music program at the meeting venue. The ministerial association favored adherence to the schedule and identified speakers and places for upcoming services.
Sunday evening worship during July and August will be held to except for such modifications as circumstances may require.
Grafton youths will present the Morgan town Epworth League program this Sunday from 10 15 to 10 45 AM. The broadcast originates from Fairmont via station WMMN. For weeks now several Grafton young people have appeared each Sunday on Fairmont to deliver the program.
El Paso, June 27. A. B. Fall’s physical examination was completed at William Beaumont Hospital as part of assessing his fitness for report to Washington on his ability to begin a jail term for bribery tied to naval oil leases. Doctors will forward a detailed finding to the surgeon general. Fall noted he is keen on the results.
Mrs Alexander George presents a rustic picnic menu with Browned Meat Cakes and hash potatoes Buttered peas and rolls Currant jelly fresh salad and coffee plus a Cherry Pie menu. The guide includes step by step meat cake shaping frying and chilling dressings and a tabulated cherry pie filling and bake time for a camp friendly meal.
Washington June 27 The Radio Commission disbanded for the summer after its busiest sessions since organization four years ago and will reconvene in September Commissioner Robinson left last night for his home in Grafton West Virginia Complaints naming 95 Wichita Kansas business firms were filed to enforce the state's Sunday blue laws.
The Park tennis court rebuilt by the Woman's Club elite department will open tomorrow. Mrs. C. G. Turner oversees construction, with final rolling and lining scheduled for tomorrow morning. A 25 cent per hour singles and 40 cent doubles charge will help cover costs and fund a new net, Frank Kunst heads the court duties, keys available at the Kunst cottage if absent. two Maple Avenue courts progressing and due for use next week.
Justice John L. Wittman dismissed the case of H L Hefner charged with carrying a shotgun without a permit and making threats after the complainant Antonio Rizzo failed to appear. In another matter Elsie Croston charged with assault and battery on Mallie Michaels, the judge dismissed the case after hearing it this morning.
President Hoover asked the farm board to consider a firmer policy on selling the wheat holdings of the stabilization corporation. White House officials say the suggestion arises from depression conditions, though the president has no authority over board policies. The board is currently weighing the issue amid calls from officials, growers, and traders not to dispose of all wheat while the current crop markets.
Dorsey Robinson aged 12 of Monroe strayed to Three Forks Creek near a water hole yesterday. He developed severe swelling around the head and face. Dr. C F Shaffer took X rays but could not determine the cause, though a snake bite is suspected.
Pittsburgh police hunt for Luella Nogart 17 a dramatic student at Mt Rose School for Girls Cumberland Maryland missing since Monday. She left her home on an errand in the city and has not been seen since.
In Ardmore Oklahoma on June 27 the jury in the murder trial of former Deputy Sheriff W B Guess resumed deliberations with no verdict in sight. The case includes Cecil Crosby a former deputy sheriff and two slain Mexican students Emilio Cortez Rubio and Manuel Garcia Gomez. Evidence examined in the jury room includes a shell magazine and a blanket wrapped about Guess when he was shot after stopping a motor car bound for Mexefeo from a Kansas college.
In Greenville Michigan on June 27 the Rev. H Jorgeson of Newell Pennsylvania was reelected president of the National Board of the Synod of the Danish Lutheran Church in America during the convention.
The second of five barges for the Inland Waterways Corp was launched at Point Pleasant by Marietta Manufacturing Co. The 550 ton capacity vessel cost 60000 dollars and will enter service on the lower Mississippi in about two weeks.
Josephine Young daughter of Owen D. Young and Everett Needham Case son of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York chairman were married today in Vanhornesville New York.
The keel of the 10000 ton Erie er Minneapolis was laid at the Philadelphia navy yard today. The first rivet was driven by Assistant Secretary Ernest Jahncke to the accompaniment of the Star Spangled Banner. The second rivet was driven by Walter H. Newton, secretary to the President, a Minneapolis citizen.
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