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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1935

Page

8

Local Lady Olivia Ruse Dies at 92 Near Shepherdstown

Mrs Olivia Ruse 92 mother in law of Finance Commissioner C E Rau of Walnut Street died yesterday after a two week illness at her Jefferson county home near Shepherdstown West Virginia. She visited frequently here and was well known among friends. Born March 4 1883 in Loudoun County Virginia she was predeceased by her husband John Ruse and survived by three daughters Lucy Alder Alice Cost Julia Whittan and son A D Ruse with another son John Ruse Jr deceased. Funeral services are set for 2 PM tomorrow at the deceaseds church and burial will follow in Shepherdstown cemetery. Commissioner Rau and family will attend the funeral. She belonged to the Duffield Presbyterian Church and lived in Jefferson County over 50 years.

Olivia Ruse Shepherdstown C. E. Rau Walnut Street Rau Ruse Louden County Virginia Samuel George John Ruse Lucy Alder Alice Cost Boa Julia Whittan A. D. Ruse Fagerstown John Ruse, Jr Helen

William Fast Dieat victim obituary and local notices

William John Fast 79 died this morning at 9 after seven months illness. Born August 13 1856 in Wickwire he farmed all his life. Surviving children Luther James Carrie Leymond and others. many relatives listed. Funeral Monday 10 30 at home with Rev S A Cleavenger. Bartlett Funeral Co will inter at Lake cemetery. Della Lee Kelley 48 of Ford Run died Thursday night after weeks of illness. Survived by husband J Woodbridge Kelley and children including Mrs Herbert Marsh Mrs Earl Stemple Mrs Clifford Upton James Correll Kelley Thomas Lee Kelley. many Bennett siblings. Funeral Saturday 2 pm Olive Hill United Brethren church. Various society notes and visits follow.

William John Fast Wickwire Henry L. Fast Mary Ann Shackelford Fast Margaret Poe Fast Luther Grafton James Fairmont Basil Rudy Hammond Carrie Leymond Harvey A Thomas J Helen Moran Elizabeth Boyce Blueville John ‘A Sarah Phillips Marion County Primitive Baptist Church Erater Oscar L. Showalter T. B. Cain Clarksburg John Sebatia Washington, D. C Wilma ‘McCoy Philippi Collegians Pino Kelly Della Lee Kelley Ford Run Philippi W. R. Bennett Melvina Sturm Bennett Barbour County J. Woodbridge Kelley Herbert Marsh Charleston Earl Stemple Clifford Upton James ‘Correll Kelley Thomas Lee Kelley Ison Bennett Akron Ohio James Bennett Scott’ Bennett Laurel Creek Mick Bennett Guy Bennett Jacob Bennett Arthur Mathews Carson Stemple Adrian Olive Hill United Brethren ‘Church C. V.tate

FHA Drive Organized At Meeting Last Night

The Taylor county Better Housing program launches with district supervisor M A McQueen and campaign chair Luke B Ross leading an informal discussion at the courthouse. Advertising sub committee meets early in the week to plan outreach while staff appointments await official approval. A large stock of literature is ready for homeowners as education on the program’s benefits aims to boost property improvements and job work. Reopening announcements are expected Monday.

Taylor County M. A. McQueen Luke B. Ross Jon Hand

City Police Nab Drunks for Court Action

City police arrested several intoxicated individuals yesterday and jailed them for trial in police court. Mayor E Otto Waugh presided as the cases proceeded. DAL Vives was among those found guilty on charges.

E. Otto Waugh

Parking Lot Plan Sparks City Traffic Debate

Mayor E Otto Waugh and city commissioners weigh funding a parking lot to ease traffic and parking woes. If approved motorists would park via Wehn alley and the alley between Friedmans jewelers and McCrorys five and ten on Main street with exit by St John street. New rules start May 6. sixty minute parking on Main from post office to Bridge street except Sundays. similar on Latrobe. no U turns on Main from post office to Bridge.

E. Otto Waugh Wehn Alley Friedman’s Jewelery McCrory’s Main Street St. John Street Bridge Street Latrobe Street

Liquor Store Plans Expanded Openings and New Site

The liquor commission reported a partial shipment delay delaying the Monday opening while preparations continue. Thirty four items were listed as arriving insufficiently. Stores are being readied for immediate openings as varieties arrive. The commission announced Store No 37 will lease at 163 Main Street New Martinsville Wetzel County the property of Harry Fabish.

Commission Stephenson New Martinsville Wetzel County Tts Harry Fabish Main Street

NRA codes fight and Schechter case loom in Senate

Debates over intra state business codes and the Barker proposal draw sharp questions from the Supreme Court in the Schechter Poultry case. Justices probe limits of Congress to guide the president’s NRA powers as the political battle over interstate commerce regulation intensifies. Card of Thanks notes gratitude for condolences after George E. Freeze’s death, with thanks to drivers and Rev Jones.

A. L. Schechter Poultry Corporation NRA Hughes, Roberts Cardozo Donald R. Ribbers Stanley Reed Frederick H. Wood Joseph Heller Live Chicken Congress

Fellowsville Woman Dies After Prolonged Illness

Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Old Mountain church near Fellowsville at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Nellie McVicker Wiles 42 who died yesterday at her home after a several month illness. She was born in Preston county and lived there all her life. She was daughter of James F. McVicker and Jennie Sanders McVicker. Her stepmother Mrs James F. McVicker and her husband survive. one half brother is mentioned.

Old Mountain Church Fellowsville Nellie McVicker Wiles Preston County James F. McVicker Jennie Sanders McVicker

Obituary Notice for Audrey McVicker and Sister

Audrey McVicker of Rowlesburg and a sister Mrs. Guy Shaffer of Mannheim survive. Burial will be under the direction of N. C. Dawson, funeral establishment.

Audrey McVicker Rowlesburs Guy Shaffer Ménnheim N. C. Dawson

Glenns Pain Well Cold Tablets and Cough Syrup Promote Quick Relief

Sore lungs with chest pains signal danger and should be treated promptly. If neglected, sore lung spots can worsen and cause pus formations throughout the body. The combination of Glenns Pain-Well Cold Tablets and Cough Syrup offers quick, lasting relief.

Glenn

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Robert B. Powell Evans Gurmitore Grore Wan PLAN New St J. Lee Evans Furniture Store West Main Street William Fast Virginia Rose Waddell Staunton Louise Waddell Mary Bald‘win Laura Waddell John C. Carpenter Weston Weston Chapter No. 40 Order of the Eastern Star Queen Esther Naomi Glenville Grace Plum the New Dixie Theatre Kees George BE. Freeze W. Co. Jones Tom Bartlett George E. Freeze Main St St. John—Grafton Strand Theatre Joannie Watt IA
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