Motor boat races set for Memorial Day at Tygart Dam
The second annual motor boat races sponsored by Taylor County Post No. 12 of the American Legion and the Tygart Lake Yacht Club will be held Memorial Day at 2 PM on Tygart Dam waters. Entries from Clarksburg to Grafton expected. prizes for inboard and various outboard classes. spectators free, entrants pay $1 for inboards and 50 cents for outboards. entry deadline May 29 to Percy Robinson of Grafton.
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Tygart Dam
Taylor County Post No. 12
The
American Legion
Tygart Lake
Harold K. Debendorfer
Yacht Club
Commodore Debendarfer
Mononganela Club of
Fairmont
Kiwanis
Rotary
Quota
Business Girl's Clubs
Taylor County Board of Trade
Percy Robinson
Grafton
West Hill Man Jailed For Beating His Wife
Thomas Norris of West Hill pleaded guilty to assault and battery after his wife Bernice said he beat her with a club. He was fined five dollars and costs and ordered to serve ten days in county jail when unable to pay.
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Thomas Norris
West Hill
Bernice
Justice of the ‘Peace
Ona C. Jefferys
Norris
Negro Train Rider Is Given County Jail Term
Arrested in the local yards for train riding yesterday William L Foster 20 a negro of Washington D C was sentenced to 10 days in the county jail after pleading guilty to a trespassing charge before Justice of the Peace Onal Jefferys He was fined five dollars and costs and the jail term was decreed when he confessed his inability to pay.
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William L. Foster
Washington, D. C
Justice of the Peace
Onal
Jefferys
Salvation Army Annual Drive Set To Start In Grafton
Grafton’s Salvation Army drive starts Monday with a May 19 to 26 campaign target of 2180 dollars. The plan, presented at a recent advisory board meeting, enjoys support from the Board of Trade Rotary and Kiwanis, urging community participation and six volunteer calls next week. Captain MLE Jewett seeks volunteers at 127 E Main St or by phone 565.
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Salvation Army Advisory Bond
Home Service Fund
Trade Board
Board of Trade
W. M. Watkins
G. T. Bartlett
Salvation Army
Mothers
Home League
City of Grafton
Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Army
Charles M. Wells
Arlie Leonard
Kiwanis Club
Mle. Jewett
E. Main Street
Grafton
Court tolet traffic over span may 30th
Taylor county court approved traffic on the South-West Grafton bridge for four hours starting at 8 am on Memorial Day, with three watchmen to regulate flow as St Mary's street bridge closes until the parade crosses. Not more than five cars per side at once. city police join Memorial day committee in urging action. Court set June 9 as first equalization session day and approved Mary E Currey will. exceptions overruled may lead to appeal.
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Grafton
Taylor County Court
St. Mary's Street
West Grafton
National Cemetery
Currey
Board of Equalization and Review
Mary E. Currey
Wade W. Currey
Harry Friedman
County Court Hears Exceptions to Commissioner's Report
In county circuit court Attorney Francis L. Warder argued ten reasons for exception to the commissioner's report. Warder appeared as counsel for Cwrey in the proceedings demanding review and clarification of the financial findings.
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R County Circuit Court
Commissioner of Accounts
Francis L. Warder
Cwrey
Stores Asked by Legion to Close May 30
Taylor County post No 12 of the American Legion passed a resolution urging all local businesses to close on Memorial Day May 30. Commander James L. Guth said Grafton merchants will cooperate to ensure a proper observance. The post bought a new American flag for the War Memorial plot at Lincoln street and U.S. route 50. The grounds around the memorial are being prepared for a strong visual display. Eight out of town bands plus Grafton high schools will join in the Memorial Day parade, making ten bands in total for a large procession.
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Taylor County
American Legion
James L. Guth
Grafton
Lincoln Street
War Memorial Monument
Legion
Arthur G. Yates
Terra Alta
Mannington
Kingwood
Out of Town College
Mayor orders offender to serve term in jail
Charles Fowler of Graf ton received a ten day jail sentence after arraignment in municipal court on a drunkenness charge. Mayor C Q King ordered confinement when Fowler could not pay a $10 fine plus costs. He was picked up by city police on West Mairi street at 9 o clock last night.
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Charles Fowler
Grafton
C.Q. King
Fowler
City 4
West Mairi ‘Street
Former Elks head honored by fraternity banquet
John H Bradford, thrice exalted ruler of Graf ton lodge, honored at an Elks banquet attended by 8 members. He is moving to Fairmont to become assistant yardmaster. Francis L Warder praised Bradford's leadership during 1932 34 as debt reduced and membership grew from under 100 to 323.
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Grafton
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
John H. Bradford
East Main Street
Bradford
Fairmont
Warder
Francis L Warder
Grafton Elks
Fleming
M. E. Cartwright
O. Jay Fleming
J. S. Palpe
Grafton Senttel
Stewart McReynolds
Clarksburg
Grafton Lodge
John Shields
Uncle Sam
George M. Hushion
Clyde N Mays
John E. Shields
Francis J
G. M
Hushion
Alex
Mathews
Simon J. Friedman
C. N. Mays
G.W. Wolfe
Luther’ Hodges
Fred
Forcello
C. X. Eppert
O. L
Cook
James Flanagan
A. Carl
Lynch
Thomas Bolyard
Robert F. Gerkin
James L. Guth
C. Richard Gerkin
Earl J. Snay
Paul E. Malone
Joseph Carrico
C. A. Strother
R. Mooney Sypolt
Edgar Lannon
W. H. Newhouse
H. L. Smith
Mason E. Tucker
Francis Gatrell
James C. Holt
Max E. Rau
Harry G
Notable Names Listed in Historical District Roll Call
A long roster of individuals including Clark, Joseph B. Paters, R. Manning, T. P. Kenny, A. P. Lavelle, Ben Blackman and many others is presented as a formal roll call. The list names numerous residents and figures, indicating a community or organizational membership record from a past issue.
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C. M. Shaffer
Ralph Shaffer
W. P. Clark
George Brown
G. T. Vance
G. T. Bartlett
John A. Pickett
Frank B. Cather
Edgar W. Doll
A. J.mason
William J. Hussion
Thomas J. , Moran
Joseph P. Hussion
H. C. Compton, Jr
W. R. Collett
J. S
Payne Won’t Accept City Collector Treasurer Post
Charles H. Payne refused the offered post of city collector and treasurer after a city ordinance split finance duties. Mayor C. O. King said a new appointment was planned with Mayor King and Commissioner John W. Knotts to meet later. Finance Commissioner J. B. Bradford remains in the job though lacking the required $15,000 bond, prompting protests and potential legal questions.
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Charles H. Payne
Grafton
C. O. King
Payne
City Hall
City Commission
King
John W. Knotts
J. B. Bradford
Bradford
Three County Men Are Accepted For Service
Three county men were sent to Huntington for induction as replacements in the U S Army after passing physical examinations by selective service staff doctors. Chairman B G Watt reports that 2092 registered in the county have been mailed questionnaires with 1524 classified and 60 in class 1 A as of April 30.
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Huntington
U.S. Army
Selective Service
B. G. Watt
Selective Service Board
H. L. Noble
Watt
City council skeptical on fast time in Grafton
Mayor C. C. King and Commissioner John W. Knotts oppose a city ordinance to adopt fast time, citing local railroad schedules and widespread opposition. A daylight time conference drew support and protests from labor groups, with officials urging nationwide adoption before local change. Nearby towns like Clarksburg and Elkins are weighing daylight saving measures.
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C. C. King
John W. Knotts
Grafton
City Hall
Floyd Lisk
the Brotherhood of Operative Potters
Lisk
Carr China Pottery
Clarksburg
Elkins
Grafton Postoffice Workers Bid Testimonial Banquet
Grafton postal employees were invited to a testimonial banquet for Congressman Jennings Randolph of the Second district. The event will be at the Hotel Morgan in Morgantown on May 24 with Donald E. Post as chair and Judge Minter L. Wilson presiding as toastmaster. notable entertainment will be featured.
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Grafton
Jennings Randolph
Second
Morgan
Morgantown
Donald E. Post
Minter L. Wilson
Felowsville Woman Dies After Illness
Mrs Lucy Pearl Wolfe 37 of Fellowsville died after an eleven month tuberculosis battle at her home. Born December 21, 1904 in Tunnelton, she is survived by husband Boyd Wolfe and ten children, plus siblings. Funeral set for Friday at Mt Israel Church with Rev John Funk officiating. Interment Mt Israel Cemetery. Burial arranged by A H Knotts Tunnelton.
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Lucy Pearl Wolfe
Fellowsville
Tunnelton
Wolfe
Jonas Nelson Bolyard
Emmie Hays Bolyard
Boyd Wolfe
John
Harold Wolfe
Leonard
Mary
Sylvia
Margaret Wolfe
Aged Man George W. Martin Dies After Illness
George Washington Martin age 77 or so died at 9 45 pm at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs A V Riddle West Washington street after a six month illness. He was a retired merchant and former B and O book man. Survived by wife Elizabeth Storie Martin, a son Charles Martin of Wellsburg and a daughter Mrs Riddle who had lived with him. Funeral by Davis Funeral Home Clarksburg Saturday at 2 pm with Rev Fate and Rev Lois Luzader. Interment Greenlawn cemetery near Clarksburg.
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George Washington Martin
A. V. Riddle
West
Washington Street
Centralia
Tyler County
Mary Jane Martin
Elizabeth Storie Martin
Charles Martin
Wellsburg
Riddle
Martin
Clarksburg
B. and O
Grafton
Davis Funeral Home
Mr. Fate
Lois Luzader
United Brethren Church of Grafton
Greenlawn Cemetery
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Opera House
Thurs
Tex Ritter
Rollin
Texas
Neil Hamilton
Burgess Meredith
San Francisco Docks
Tues
Andrews Sisters
Abbott and Costello
Crescent Club
Sammy Priest
ELKS
Elks Home
J. H. Bradford
Knotts
Council
Esso
Dixie
Ny En le
Pete
Pierre
Vinginia Vale
Ray Whitley
Emmett Eynn
Bert Gilroy
Edward Kily
Monon Grant
Arur V. Jones Say
Oliver Drake
Grafton Postoffice
A. Y. Riddle
Triangle Inn
U.S. 50
Eapou
Servel
Loar Jewelry Store
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