Rabid dog killed after attacks near country club
A small white dog that attacked at least ten people Tuesday was shot and killed by Ray Keener near the country club. Rabies confirmed in exam. Pasteur treatment ordered for victims. county dog quarantine imposed. authorities urge confinement of pets and roundup of strays.
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Mad Dog
Ray Keener
Country Club
State Health Department
A. E. Lockard
Joseph Powell
Earl DeMoss
Morgantown
Lee Bennett
Charleston
Captain Lockard
Baltimore
Keener
Grafton
Grafton Man Held in Jail After Escape
Jared Newman a 22 year old from Grafton surrendered at the sheriff’s office in Philippi after escaping Deputy Lambert who had arrested him for driving without a license. Newman's license had been suspended for hit and run. He fled on approach to town, was recaptured, and arraigned with a $50 fine and ten days in jail. An additional ten-day term was set in default of the fine.
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Lambert
Luke Boyles
Newman
Teacher Virginia Kurner Dies After Heart Attack
Miss Virginia Kurner, a Ritchie County grade school teacher, collapsed at home yesterday after finishing her duties for the day. The March 6 report notes her death occurred suddenly following a heart attack.
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Wheeling
Virginia Kurner
Ritchie County
Grafton to recommend removal of unpaid parking meters
Police say unpaid meters remain a costly failure after three years, with over 1100 dollars owed and only 80 collected recently. Meters would require overhaul or rebuilding, and local mayoral candidates oppose continuation. Police urge removing meters and rethinking Main street parking to ease haphazard loading and traffic.
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Grafton
Grafton Police Department
Sentinel
Charles O King
Charles E. Burke
Police Department
Main Street
Burke Seeks Support Ahead of March 18 Mayor Election
Charles E. Burke thanks supporters after Tuesday's primary and asks for continued influence and loyalty in the general election. He runs for mayor and appeals for ongoing backing through March 18.
Grafton Kiwanis Honored Again for 1940 Activities
The Grafton Kiwanis club has been named the most active group in West Virginia for 1940, with its annual report filed for Kiwanis International contest consideration. President Arley Leonard noted the district honor for a second year, as the club continues community programs and parades, while Dr Robert Gerkin spoke on optometry at Cozy Rest Inn.
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Grafton Kiwanis Club
West Virginia
Kiwanis International
Arley Leonard
International Organization
George W. Kimball
Grafton Club
Joseph L. Evans, Jr
R. Virgil Rohr‘bough
Hallowe’en
Kiwanis
Kiwanians
T. B. Cain
Clarksburg
Grafton
Gerkin
Leonard
Cozy Rest Inn
Robert Gerkin
Main street meters debated for traffic control
The plan envisions strict court penalties for improper parking and proposes metering on Main street with a penny to nickel scale for limited times. Latrobe street and outer Main could use two hour meters if needed, and any future meters would cover both sides of Main street, not just one.
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Sentinel
Main Street
Latrobe Street
Local Resident Lucas Dies After Long Vocation
Lucas a lifelong farmer from Morgantown and Oak Grove church member died recently leaving a sister Mrs Louise Frank of Independence. Funeral at Oak Grove church Friday at 2 pm with Rev L L Lightner officiating. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery with G T Bartlett in charge.
Pascal Lucas Dies at 67 Farm Resident of Roderick
Pascal E. Lucas 67 longtime farmer of Roderick in Fetterman district died at his home yesterday after a yearlong illness. Born November 17, 1883 he was a native of the county. Survived by widow Christine Ford Lucas five children Sarah Jane Jackie Leonard Rosemary Betty Lou Lucas two brothers Walter V Lucas of Grafton and Frank A Lucas.
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Pascal E. Lucas
Roderick
Fetterman
Mr. Lucas
Victor
Henrietta Ford Lucas
Christine Ford Lucas
Sarah Jane
Jackie
Leonard
Rosemary
Betty Lou Lucas
Walter V. Lucas
Grafton
Frank A
Youth Trying Doors Nabbed In Grafton Incident
City police nabbed Elza M. Lambert 17 of Valley Bend after he tried doors at B F Poegeners store on West Main at 11 20 last night claiming he sought his half brother who had been in Graf ton. Fingerprints rushed to FBI. Lambert confined for investigation amid unclear motive. Another loiterer, Lovett Proctor of Charleston S C, was arrested near City hall at 8 10, brought before Mayor Gillispie, and dismissed after agreeing to leave the city.
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Keener
Fairmont
B. F. Poegeners
Grafton
Bureau of Criminal Identification of
FBI
Washington
Lambert
City Hall
Lovett Proctor
Charleston
S. C
P. F. Gillispie
Proctor
Chimney Fire Put Out on Walnut Street
A residence at 472 Walnut Street owned by the late R C Davis suffered a chimney fire at about 7 o clock. No injuries or further damage reported as fire crews responded promptly to the scene.
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Walnut Street
R. C. Davis
Fire department quickly douses morning blaze with minimal damage
This morning a fire alarm prompted a call to the Fire Department which arrived with the new truck and swiftly controlled the fire, causing only scant damage to the property.
After a Cold Then What SSS Tonic Ad Advice
A historical notice urges bed rest until normal temperature returns after a cold then promotes SSS Tonic as the remedy to rebuild strength. It touts rapid recovery, warns against relapse, and claims millions trust the product with testimonials about regaining health and vigor.
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S.S.S
Card of Thanks From the Jaco Family
The Jaco family expresses sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindnesses sympathy and floral offerings and for the use of their cars during the bereavement Mrs Lulu Jaco Patricia Ann e Oscar Jaco and family
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Lulu Jaco
Patricia Anne
Oscar Jaco
Wife Preservers ee Sees. a 2 Grouse windows frost fix
A brief notice advises using a clear mix of one ounce gybeerine and one pint alcohol to keep windows frost free, suggesting its domestic application and routine home care.
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