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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1934
Page
3
The Presbyterian congregation held a large picnic at Grafton Park with a basket dinner, swimming, boating, and outdoor sports. A 6:30 dinner followed and attendees noted the largest crowd yet.
Naom chapter No 12 of the Order of Eastern Star held an engaging meeting in the Masonic Temple. Three candidates were initiated, memorial services observed for Mrs. Laura Sayres Mrs. Dora B Doll and T E Newton, and installation of officers completed with Mary C Jefferys Grace Donnachie Anna Motter Dolores Currey and others. Light refreshments followed and solos by Mrs. Susan Monroe and Miss Elizabeth Stuck enhanced the evening. The piece later notes a sixth offspring and a two year trip through Europe and America by a man named Zara with temperance links.
Continuation of a page one feature notes a document claiming birth in 1774 before the American Revolution. The narrative introduces a figure named Zara who reportedly had ten wives, hinting at a broader, sensational account of extreme longevity and remarkable life events.
Mayor Charles O King and delegation returned from Washington with no loan approval for a modern fireproof city hospital. The group met with Federal Board of Review Chairman Gay regarding a 120000 government loan, but officials would only say the matter remains with the Federal Emergency Administration and a report would come as soon as possible. Also, Mr and Mrs Carl Ludwick announce the birth of a baby boy at the city hospital.
Ray Clarke was ordered by Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys to pay $8 a month for the support of his seven year old daughter Rozella until she turns 16. He refused to comply, was jailed for four months, and the court was to arrange employment and divert wages to support. Clarke lives in Grafton Park. his wife Lucinda says he never contributed to their daughter’s support.
City leaders examined bids and chose P. H. Shaid Construction Co of Elkins as low bidder at 28800 dollars. They also decided to hire an additional lawyer to assist City Attorney J A Viquesney in petitioning the supreme court to lift the injunction.
Mrs. Lottie Getts of Webster was discharged today. Miss Ruby Matrick of Newburg and Mrs. C. L. Bragg of Ross St were discharged last evening. Miss Virginia Hebb of this city was discharged today.
In Cold Springs Harbor June 29, Dr Charles B Davenport explains skin color in Negroes as due to a ferment called tyrosinase in skin cells that turns tyrosine black when oxidized. Albinos lack this ferment and thus have no pigment. Inheritance is indicated.
About 150 coal miners operators and safety officials gathered in Charleston for an all day meeting to plan miner safety. The program included talks by Governor Kump and Road Commissioner Ernest L Bailey and time for discussions on mining practices and expansion of Holmes National Safety Association chapters statewide.
Miss Corrine Neeley of Fair wings is the Dots Wuene of Be school mate, Miss Alice Margaret Holt at the Holt summer home on the runty town pike. "BUI" Cotton of this city, was a visitor in Pairmont today. S. B. Bowman of Hazel Atlas Glass Co. in Zanesville and Mr. Laurence Mehart of Wheeling were business visitors in Grafton today. Ben F. P. Black, former Grafton resident now Baltimore for the past year, visited today. Attorneys Charles B. Johnson of Clarksburg and Frank R. Amos of Fairmont were in Grafton today. Mrs. Marie Walters Pracht and Mrs. Ella Barber drove to Pittsburgh for a short visit. Mrs. Sam R. Nuzum of Fairmont visited friends in Grafton today. Mrs. Leland Price was a visitor in Fairmont today.
Special commissioners were instructed to appraise county bills owed prior to June 30 1933 and informed Judge Herbert W Hent through Attorney J L Hechmer that a preliminary report would be ready in a few weeks. The court planned to hear the report at a special term called for mid July.
Morgan pleaded guilty to the charge and arranged payment. He was arrested by Trooper Claude Hefner yesterday and jailed locally.
The official U.S. Weather Bureau reported yesterday the June heat peaked at 97 degrees between 2 and 4 30 PM, the hottest day of the summer so far. Temperatures earlier reached 92 at 6 AM and 95 on June 26, prompting many residents to seek relief at Grafton Park on the Tygart Valley River.
Dr. R. D. Stout has moved his office to the second floor of the Klein Store Building. The notice is dated June 28 and indicates the move will last for one month.
A report notes efforts to reach the municipal bathing beach to stay comfortable. Strong presence of civic action and public amenities reflects local concerns about recreation and accessibility during warm weather.
Dr William Compton remains critically ill with his brother the Rev William FP Compton in Kingston City Hospital Kingston New York doctors report no improvement and warn of continued danger in the latest medical bulletin from the facility.
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