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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1935

Page

6

Three Men Charged With Copper Wire Theft

Three men Drummond George Boylan and Howard Mayle charged with stealing copper wire from Mine Number 1 of Waddell Fuel in Flemington during December arraigned before Justice Ona C Jefferys. They waived preliminary hearing and face grand jury in September. Mayle pleads not guilty while Drummond and Boylan plead guilty. Drummond released on $1000 bond. others jailed. Wire reportedly valued at $20.75, sold for $7.50. Wire theft ongoing and traced by State Trooper Wambleyaid.

Drummond George Boylan Howard Mayle Flemington Ona C. Jefferys W. G. Wembley Harry Batson Rosemont Boylen James Johnston Nestorville Mayle Hiram Mayle Went Hill Boy-ton Waddell Fuel Company Wambleyaid Wamsley

Fourth of July Fireworks Start At Nine O Clock

Thayer's hill will host fireworks starting at 9 o'clock on July 4. Ralph H. Cling of Monongah division missile shop leads the display, assisted by Fred Held and John Forcello.

More Men Hired for Tygart Valley Flood Dam

At the court house J E Fisher National Reemployment Service reports 72 common and four skilled laborers sent to the dam yesterday and 20 common laborers the day before. The office will be open Sunday 9 am to 3 pm for men who received notices today to report.

Tygart Valley River J. E. Fisher National Court House

Senate Gridlocked Over Death Penalty And Holding Firms

Senate debate continues on the death sentence with administration siren, while the House drops a holiday plan and moves to remove holding companies. Roosevelt backs a Senate bill replacing the House measure, arguing elimination of parasitic firms benefits stockholders. Leaders claim growing support, estimating a margin of about 28 votes.

House Hay House Interstate Commerce Committee Securities Commission Senate Roosevelt

SPECIAL TERM Continued From Page One

Jeery led a counter affidavit and plea for the Thornton firm order signed yesterday by Judge Dent. A certified check for 1000.37 was filed in settlement of a chancery suit by Snider Coal Co.against Sturm Coal Co. Attorneys for the plaintiff were Frant A. Parrack and G. W. Ford. for the defendant Hugh R. Warder and J. Guy Allender. On motion by Eugene Sommerville for C Whitescarver in a divorce against Hattie Whitescarver the case was dismissed as another suit remains pending from a former term in which Mrs. Whitescarver was granted a divorce. W Merle Watkins represents Mrs. Whitescarver.

Jeery Thornton Dent Eircuit Snider Coal Company Sturm Coal Company Frant A. Parrack Kingwood G. W. Ford Hugh R. Warder J. Guy Allender Eugene Sommerville C. C. Whitescarver Hattie Whitescarver

Missing Illinois tourists puzzle deepens in New Mexico

Relief teams and volunteers pushed through heat to locate four Illinois visitors missing in western New Mexico near Socorro. Authorities weigh a double homicide theory as two men may have killed the couple and hid bodies along an unused trail or the Rio Grande with new clues a bloodstained bedspread and an old dollar bill found west of Bocorro. Governor Clyde Tingley calls the dollar bill important and seeks info from a truck driver who aided the car’s driver on May 23.

Socorro New Mexico Illinois George Lorius Albert Heberer Rio Grande Loriuy Bocorro Clyde Tingley Lorlus

Mrs Waley Transferred Within Tacoma Jail

Mrs Margaret Thulia Waley 19 is moved between cells and guarded by officials in Tacoma to allow her to consult with attorneys before her July 5 kidnapping trial. She faces charges alleging involvement with husband Harmon Waley and fugitive William Mahan in abducting nine year old George Weyerhaeuser and using the mails for a $200000 ransom note.

Tacoma Wash Margaret ‘Thulia Wale George Weyerhaeus Harmon Waley McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary George Olympia U. 8 A. J. Chitty

Youth Struck and Killed by Auto Near Wheeling

In Wheeling this morning, Earl Francis aged 19 was killed when an automobile struck him just after he stepped from a railroad train. He had been visiting friends at Columbus. Police exonerated the driver pending investigation.

Wheeling Earl Francis Francis Columbus Drivi

Dorsey Stevens Wins Central Pet Show at School Center

Dorsey Stevens wins first prize at Central school's pet show with a grey cat in a wagon display. Patty Sloan's dog and Betty Sloan's rabbit take second and third. Cecil Nicola defeats Chester Proudfoot in horseshoes 28 to 13 to claim barnyard champion. Community Night draws about 50 parents and 183 children with folk dances and music.

Dorsey Stevens Central School Play Center Patty Sloan Betty Sloan Cecil Nicola Chester Proudfoot Lin

Corsican ex-police chief in Paris duel wounds predecessor

Paris June 29 Jean Chiappe former prefect of Paris police and president of the Paris municipal council shot and wounded Pierre Godin Chiappes predecessor. Both men fired twice at 25 paces with Chiappes last bullet grazing Godin above the right thigh a superficial wound doctors said Godin was carried to Mme Cotys home for treatment chiappe and godin remained unreconciled after the duel and the affair drew attention amid other Paris sport and political news

Paris Jean Chiappe Paris Police Pierre Godin Chiappe Godin Jra Godin Armand Massard Josten Massard Lucien Gaudin Jean Borotra Didier Poulain Mme. Coty Bois de Boulogne

Grose Guilty in Gas Theft Case

William Miller Grose of City was arraigned before Justice Ona C. Jefferys, pled guilty to two charges, and received a $10 fine and 30 days in jail. He admitted driving without a license, got 10 days. also pleaded guilty to attempting to steal gasoline from Frank Reed’s car at the carnival grounds, receiving 20 days and another $10 fine. Deputy Sheriff Harry Bannon arrested him Thursday night during the transfer of gasoline to his car.

William Miller Grose City Ona C. Jefferys Grose Justice of the Peace Frank Reed Harry Ban

Body of Linen Supply Man Found in Sound

Port Chester New York June 29 A body identified by police as Joseph Goodglass president of Hydrox Linen and Supply Company of New York City was found today tightly bound in the waters of Long Island Sound near here The circumstances were identical with those in the finding this morning of a body reported to be Arthur M Collens Jr in the pool of Blythwood sanitarium at Greenwich three miles away where he was a patient

Port Chester N.Y Joseph Goodglass Hydrox Linen and iSupply Company New York City Long Island Arthur M. Collens, Jr Blythwood Sanitarium Greenwich

Fireworks Sale Outside City Limits Sparks Prohibition

In Clarksburg on June 29 a tent village sprang up outside city limits to sell fireworks banned inside the city. Police noted buyers may be disappointed as the ordinance also bars discharge of the fireworks.

Clarksburg

Salvation Army Drive Reaches Just Over Nine Hundred

Slightly over 900 dollars has been collected by Salvation Army workers in the current drive toward a 1400 dollar goal to fund spiritual and character building activities for the coming year. Mrs John Campbell wife of the local corps commandant left yesterday to teach Bible class at the Young People camp in West Virginia Maryland division which runs from yesterday through July 9.

Salvation Army John Campbell Army Corps Erm West Virginia Maryland Young People's Camp

Ministerial Group To Hold Meeting Monday

Members of the Taylor County Ministerial association will hold their last summer meeting Monday at 10 oclock in Andrews M E church. Major John Campbell announced plans for a summer picnic and Rev Lois R Luzader will be the principal speaker.

Taylor County Ministerial Association Andrews M. E John Campbell Lois R. Luzader

Portugal Hit Reaches Nine Deaths From Sunstroke

Portugal reported nine deaths from sunstroke within 24 hours as the country endures extreme heat. The figure reflects a continued tally across the region, underscoring a deadly heat wave.

Portugal

Tornado and floods sweep Portugal leaving many missing

A tornado and heavy rain hit Portugal on June 29 causing darkening of Porto, flooding of Moncorvo and Vianna do Castelo with panicked residents. Dozens reported dead or missing as livestock were swept away and property damage spread across rural districts.

Portugal Lisbon Ugal Opporto Moncorbo Vianna Do Castello

Congress Anticipates Longer Fight Over Taxes and Court Gaps

Congress moves past a jam on the security program but faces extended battles ahead. President Roosevelt’s push for higher taxes on the wealthy and legislation to close gaps from the gold decision keeps pressure on leaders who forecast two more months of debate and action.

Congress Roosevelt Supreme Court

Four Major New Deal Measures Highlight Session Actions

The session saw four big moves including a 4.8 billion work relief fund and extension of a skeletal NRA, plus a tax plan expected to raise 500 million annually. Congress moved most regular appropriations, while several minor bills also advanced, with over a thousand measures acted on by Senate committees.

Congress White House Senate Congress Bally Roosevelt World ‘Court House Senator Long NRA

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