Mrs Cropp Dies at City Hospital After Hip Injury
Phoebe Ellen Cropp, lifelong resident and Harmony Grove Baptist member, died at City Hospital at 3 10 a m after a fractured hip. Survived by husband Presley M. Cropp and children Dorsey, Hazel, Charles, Elia, Clair, 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Born June 5 1865 to Charles Reynolds and Mathena Low. services at Harmony Grove Baptist Church with Rev John Loy. Burial Harmony Grove Cemetery. Bartlett Funeral Home in charge.
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Phoebe Ellenby
City Hospital
Harmoniy Grove
Presley M. Cropp
Dorsey Cope
Flemington
Hazel Holt
West Boyd Spe
Grafton
Charles R. Cropp
Matthegne Low
Harmony Grove Baptist Church
John L4y
Harmony Grove
Bartlett Funeral Home
Death Notice of Mrs Jennie Bainbridge Williard in Chicago
Mrs Jennie Bainbridge Williard of Chicago Illinois died there on April 28 widow of Joseph C Williard. She leaves two children Mabel V and Ralph J Williard and many nieces and nephews. Surviving sister Mrs Gazelle Morgan of the White City. Funeral services were held April 30 in Chicago.
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Jennie Bainbridge Williard
Chicago
Taylor County
Joseph C. Williard
Mabel V
Ralph J. Williard
Grafton
Gaz
Elle Morgan
Lockards and Jarretts Attend Rotary Meet
Local men Charles Jarrett and Jarrett members attended the Rotary conference of the 185th district with their wives. The group also joined the Rotary district governor’s hall Friday night at the Fairmore Hotel, a conference highlight.
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Conce Ce
International
Charles Jarrett
Kart
Sthe
Rotary District Governor’s Hall
Fairmore Hotel
Ross Wells dies in Parkersburg at 75
Ross Wells, a longtime Parkersburg attorney, died in a local hospital at age 75. Wells served from 1927 to 1930 as state commissioner of prohibition, shaping policy during a pivotal era.
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Parkersburg
Ross Wells
Hospital Plans Special Window Displays For May 12
City hospital personnel will place themed window displays in three local stores for National Hospital Day on Wednesday May 12. At Barton's store the iron lung donated by the Legion, VFW, Moose and lodges of Grafton will be shown with a mannequin demonstrating operation. J Lee Evans Furniture will feature X rays of a fractured hip before and after surgery. Marinello Beauty Shop will show infusion equipment and solutions. Open House runs 3 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. with tours and refreshments. several hundred are expected.
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BP City Hospital
Barton's
Legion
Ellis, V.F.W
Moose
Les Lodges
Grafton
J. Lee Evans
Marinello
Winnie Mumaw
C. Byas Blaney
Grafton Senior High School
Rufus Yost
City Hospital
West Virginia seeks four year medical school
The WVU medical meeting debates a four year program for West Virginia University. Council supports creating a new school under the university board of governors, while Morgantown hosts a two year program and students must transfer to finish studies. President Dr. Thomas Bess of Keyser will press the plan in his annual address.
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Goodyear
West Virginia University
Association
Morgantown
University Board of Governors
University At
Thomas Bess
Keyser
West “Virginia
Mason Fined For Hazardous Driving
Chester Mason of this city paid 48.50 in May at Ona C. Jefferys court on hazardous driving charges. Mason was arrested by Deputy Sheriff W H Canfield early this morning on the Pruntytown Pike after wrecking his automobile and pleaded guilty.
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Chester Mason
Ona C. Jefferys Court
Mason
W. H. Canfield
Pruntytown Pike
Jaycees Sponsor Weeklong Carnival in Grafton
Joyland, one of the largest carnivals to visit Grafton in years, arrived over the weekend and opens tonight for a seven day run at the Old Fair Grounds. Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce the event features the fattest lady in the world at 602 pounds along with Art Spencer in the Wall of Death and the Fighting Lion circus.
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Joyland
Grafton
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Old Fair Grounds
Art Spencer
Fighting Lion Circus
Five Fatalities For State Over Weekend
The weekend deaths include two pedestrians, a driver, a passenger, and a bicyclist. Victims listed as Thelma Workman 13 on State Route 10 Lincoln County Joseph Favareau 70 pedestrian on State Road 2 Wetzel County Tom Baker 47 pedestrian U S Route 52 McDowell County Donald Eugene Moore 14 bicyclist U S Route 250 Marion County Charles Erne Wilson 28 driver State Route 16 Clay County.
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Thelma Workman
Lincoln County
Joseph J. Favareau
Wetzel County
Tom Baker
U. S
McDowell County
Donald Eugene Moore
U. 8
Marion County
Charles Erne Wilson
Clay County
Glassworker Earnest Very Killed by Train in Claresburg
Earnest Very 71 a retired glassworker was struck and instantly killed by a passenger train during his daily trip to a nearby store in Claresburg. Acting coroner Charles D. Smith reported the death. The record also notes an upcoming convocation banquet where Irvin Stewart of West Virginia University will discuss the university and medical education in the state. The piece adds a brief trivia on wild turkeys hissing to imitate a snake during hatching season and a note on Anglo-Saxon use of metal rings and the word wed.
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Claresburg
Earnest Very
Charles D. Smith
Irvin Stewart
West Virginia University
Betas Sponsor Cancer Drive in Taylor County
Alpha Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority leads the American Cancer Society fund drive in Taylor county with Mrs. Kenneth Daugherty as captain. A tag day is planned for an upcoming Saturday. Last year’s $310 is the benchmark to beat. Contributions may be mailed to Mrs. Daugherty at 318 East Main Street.
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Alpha Mu
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
American Cancer Society
Taylor County
Kenneth Daugherty
Betas
Democratic foes and three way senate race tense state politics
James Kay Thomas and Okey L. Patteson clash as primary near, likely boosting Democratic turnout. Three way U S Senate battle forms with M M Neely Rush Holt and Bruce Hoff as Neely regroups from past setbacks. Wolfe challenges Sims for state auditor amid busier campaign season.
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James Kay Thomas
Okey L. Patteson
Patteson
U. Senate
M. M. Neely
Rush Holt
Bruce Hoff
Neely
Democratic Executive Committee
Walter H. Wolfe
Grafton
Edgar B. Sims
West Side
South Side
Blueville
Respite on strike talk stalls action at railroads
A New York Central spokesman said action depends largely on the unions and on whether workers show up. Long Island Rail Road officials voiced a parallel stance as discussions to determine next steps begin. Meanwhile hunger persists as embargos on shipments squeeze freight traffic and Mayor William O Dwyer calls the ban on shipments of vital foods the worst food stagnation in history.
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Sai
New York Central
Long Island Railr
William O'Dwyer
New York
New
Eight Local Boys Named To Attend Boy's State
Eight Taylor county high school seniors were selected to attend Boy's State at Jackson Mills the week of June 6. Names include William C. Young and Charles A. Lambert of Grafton High. Alfred Glen Hussion and Paul J. Robinson of St. Augustine. Charles D. Popovich of Flemington. joined by George Katsas and others from local posts and clubs.
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Jackson Mills
Taylor County
George D. Vogel
American Legion Post
Grafton Senior High
St. Augustine
Flemington
G.hs
Kiwanis
Thib
Charles A. Lambert
GELS
Ks Lodge
Donald Reed
G.H.S
V.F.W
George Katsas
G. H
Post American Legion
Charles R. Wiseman
Rotary Club
Alfred Glen Hussion
Legion Post
Paul J. Robinson
Moose Lodge
Charles D. Popovich
Flemington High
Eight Society
Man Commits Suicide In Wheeling Home
Malcolm G. Cowan Jr. 29 shot himself at his Wheeling home after leaving a note saying I tried but I just didn t work. Coroner John Dugan reported the death was a suicide.
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Wheeling
Macolm G. Cowan, Jr
John Dugan
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