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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1939

Page

7

Two Rochester Couples Split by Finish of Marriages

Horace Thomas of Eastman Kodak marries Jane Snow Mitchell while Marian Jones Thomas weds Dr H Douglas Mitchell in Rochester. Both women had divorces in Reno for cruelty charges and later remarried in Rochester, with Mrs Thomas adopting from L B Jones. The marriages reflect high society ties and overlapping social circles in Rochester.

Rochester Horace §. Thomas Eastman Kodak Company Jane Snow Mitchell Marian Jones Thomas H. Douglas Mitchell New York Shirley R. Snow Thomias Thomas South Bend Ind Reno Nev Sthoinars Dr Mitchell Mitchell H. Douglas Mitchell, Jr

Ex-official Samuel Butler, 85, dies in Charleston

Samuel C. Butler former assistant clerk of the State Supreme Court and owner of a printing company died in Charleston at age 85. His death was reported today with brief biographical notes on his career.

Charleston Samuel C. Butler State Supreme Court and Printing Company

Judge Arraigned Over Crime Clean Up Campaign

Presiding County Court judge David E. Long sits in Kansas City Missouri awaiting arraignment after an indictment returned by the County Grand Jury in a crime clean up campaign.

David E. Long Kansas City

Convict S$ and Lena Ackerman Face Rent Trouble

Lena Ackerman, a young woman fleeing past hardships, confronts eviction at Mrs Peterman's boarding house. A prospective roommate, a stranger in the parlor, and the promise of a YWCA remedy loom as Lena packs and contemplates leaving her shabby home. She resists pity, steels herself, and heads toward an uncertain future on the street.

Lona Ackerman Lena Peterman Ataira Mrs. Peterman Mrs.Peterman Lana Loni Lona Miss Ackerman Funlg

Oldest Twins Celebrate 90th Birthday in Ohio

William and Samuel Kyle, residents of Xenia Ohio, mark their 90th birthday and claim to be the oldest twins in Ohio. Born in Cedarville Township, they have lived together, handle cooking and housekeeping, and stay calm to stay healthy. They split time between Xenia and travels to Iowa Montana before returning to Xenia. They enjoy reading, arguing over recipes, and playing checkers with William typically winning.

Xenia Kyle William Samuel Ohio Cedarville Township David M. Kyle Iowa Montana Wiam

Seven Complete Diploma Graduates At Clarksburg School

A group of seven from West Virginia Business College in Clarksburg received regular diplomas today. Six girls and one man completed the senior secretarial program: Virginia Miller Grafton Clifford Miles Fern Martin Montr ose Virginia Ellis Clarksburg Kathryn Jackson Clarksburg and Beulah Gabbert West Union. Miss Jeane Frank of Bridgeport finished the junior secretarial course.

West Virginia Business College Clarksburg Virginia Miller Grafton Clifford Miles Fern Martin Montrose Virginia Ellis Kathryn Jackson Beulah Gabbert West Union Jeane Frank Bridgeport

Sale Notice in Taylor County Delinquent Tax Sale

Lynn Faulkner, purchaser of two lots in Fetterman Plat Grafton East District, will receive deed after July 13 1939 unless redeemed by that date. Sheriff sale occurred December 13 1937 for delinquent taxes. redemption requires 37.90 total including taxes since sale and notice costs. Clerk Ed C St Clair notes February 13 1939 with dates Feb 14 21 28 Mar 7.

Mary L. Barlow John Anthony Barlow Marie Christine Barlow Mary Catherine Barlow Society For the Propagation of the Faith State of New York J. J. Swint Wheeling West Va Lynn Faulkner Fetterman Grafton East District Taylor County ED C. ST. Clair West Virginia Carl Clovis

Labor Peace Talks Between CIO and AFL Progress

Labor leaders negotiate future of industrial unionism as CIO seeks guaranteed protections for a single big union and the AFL favors industrial unionism in selected mass production industries. Administrations push via rank and file pressure amid recent injuries including Killdrea Gwynn with possible broken back and others hurt.

Lewis Phillip Murrey Sidney Hillman CIO William Green AFL Matthew Woll Harry C- Bates Daniel J. Tobin Tobin Thomas A. Rickett

Notice of Chancery Suit in Taylor County West Virginia

In the Marshall District the clerk of the Taylor County circuit court on March 11 1939 issued a process in the estate of N B Whitehair to sell real estate to satisfy debts. Defendants Albert N Whitehair and John E Whitehair nonresidents must appear within one publication to protect their interests. The matter is to be published in the Grafton Sentinel. Teste Frank M Hollis Jr clerk with Nelile Tucker deputy. Wyckoff Wyckoff attorneys for plaintiff. March 7 14 21.

West Virginia theClerk Gireult Taylor County Wessoa Herbert Evans Melvin C. Whitehair N B. Whitehair N. B. Whitehair Albert N. Whitehair John E. Whitehair Grafton Sentinel M. Hollis, Jr Nelile Tucker Wyckoff & Wyckoff

Fiduciary Notice for Guardian Final Settlement

Dayton R. Stemple as guardian for Paul Nelson Mayle, an infant, petitions for final settlement. Commissioner John K. Burdett of Taylor County West Virginia notes the hearing date as March 7 1939 and invites due claimants to present accounts.

Dayton R. Stemple Paul Nelson Mayle John K. Burdett Taylor County West Virgina

Beckley Auto Collision Injures Nine

Nine people were treated for injuries after two cars collided on the outskirts of Beckley. Physicians described the injuries as minor to moderate and said patients were receiving care at local hospitals.

Beckley

Baker's Coal Call Promises Real Coal at 9c Forked

A blunt advertisement urges readers to call 474 about Baker's Coal offering real mine coal with no clinkers and a price of 9c per unit. The message emphasizes savings and urges inquiry.

Baker's Coal

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