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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1936

Page

2

Two Power Lines To Bring Electricity To Taylor County

Harold McMillen of Monongahela West Penn announced start of construction on two new high tension lines to supply power to over a hundred Taylor county rural families within 90 days. The eight new workers join a regular crew as the projects include a 6900 volt main line from Grafton sub station to the Three Pines Inn and a mile and a half line from Rosemont toward Clarksburg. A separate 4000 volt line will serve the Berkeley Run railroad relocation area and the Marys Chapel sub station, boosting local electrical service and employment.

Taylor County Harold McMillen Grafton Monongahela West Penn Company Berkeley Run Rosemont Clarksburg Mary's Chapel McMillen Taylor

Pottery Workers Donate to Salvation Army Fund

A visit by the Salvation Army to the Carr China company this morning raised about $100 for the fund to support the coming year. Captain B. James Short announced the amount, noting collections top $800 in total so far.

Salvation Army Carr China Company B. James Short

Vets Refuse Arrived From Page One

Falls Mont and Julius Snowhill of Quincy Illinois are named among six comrades who went out for something. The fragment notes the group of veterans and references a page one entry, but the full context is missing.

Falls Mont Julius Snowhill Quincy, Ill

Chicago Back Scrubbing Drama Reveals Principal Figures

In a sensational alienation of affections suit, Farber Parker is central as the judge notes the case calls for character scrubbing. The report also covers a series of April traffic accidents on U S routes 50 250 and local streets with injuries and damages listed.

Chicago Ael Farber Farber Parker Charles Pops) Parker

Pershing Hall closure ordered amid debt in Paris

Amid a $350,000 debt the board of directors ordered Pershing Hall closed by April 30. The Paris post of the American Legion and other American organizations faced disruption as funds dwindled and authorities moved to consolidate operations.

Pershing Hall Paris The American Legion Hin Wineshanthin Jaatan Nagt

Notable West Virginia traffic safety effort reported

Trooper Emrick says no one was hurt in a petty damage incident totaling about $10. He notes strong public interest in liquor safety education for county school children and the safety movement. No admission fee. pupils receive safety buttons as offerings are collected from Charleston.

West Virginia Wwr Emrick Charleston

LOCAL CAST CONTINUES AS COURTROOM PLAY UNFOLDS

Eyewitnesses testifying in the prison drama include Janey Post played by Klaude Spaur Sam Foster played by William Carder Jr Frank Webb portrayed by Chauncey Miller and J E Fidler as the physician summoned by the state for rebuttal testimony Court officers include B F Cayre as sheriff Wayne Sinsel as clerk and Bertha Goodwin as court stenographer After listening to testimony and arguments the jury made up of local citizens will bring in its verdict The play is being given all over

Janey Post Klaude Spaur Sam Foster William Carder, Jr Frank Webb Chauncey Miller J. E. Fidler B. F. Cayre Wayne Sinsel

Pictures In Color In The Baltimore American Sundays

Photographs reproduced in full natural beauty are printed every Sunday in the Baltimore American. Don’t miss this great feature as your favorite news daily provides the Baltimore American every Sunday.

Baltimore American Ealt American

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West Penn Laas Eeanne Fred “Varina Don Raymond U. S William Raper Leroy Kinter West Boyd Street St. John and Main Street Rex R. Hamilton Fairmont Hamilton Michael Farber Mrs. Farber Todd Association State Legislative Board Railroad Brotherhoods Via Bittner Homer A. Holt Orgariena Lahor Sarettiantianehed Cnm Wena Ted Tom Walker Grafton Fruit Market
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