Ghost Train big success at Little Theatre of Grafton
The eighth major production at the Little Theatre of Grafton closed to an appreciative Thursday night audience. Fred Hoffman stars as Ted die Deakins, a Scotland Yard detective who reveals himself as a clever, capable sleuth. William Gibson and C How ard Cameron head the cast with lighting and sound duties by Charles Robinson Prince Weaver and Lloyd Mauler, while Mildred Ann Waters directed with praise for choosing a strong cast.
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Little Theatre of Grafton
High School
Lemuel French
Mildred Ann Waters
Fred Hoffman
Teddie Deakins
Scotland Yard
Mr. Hoffman
William Gibson
Richard Winthrop
C. Howard Cameron
Saul Hodgkin
Charles Robinson
Princes Weaver
Lloyd Mauler
Grafton
Little Theatre Organization
Youth Faces Stay in Jail
William Swiger was arrested by State Trooper W. E. Murphy for operating a motor vehicle without a license. He pleaded guilty before Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys and paid a $10 fine plus costs. Swiger was accompanied by James Knight, 19, who faces parole-violation authorities after being found intoxicated at Summit Garden. Knight was paroled to his father on April 14 after stealing from a parked car. Murphy said he would present Knight to Circuit Judge Herbert Verandaaded Maeanrater Tames C.
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William Swiger
W. E. Murphy
Ona CL. Jefferys
Murphy
Swiger
James Knight
Knight
Summit Garden
Herbert
James C. Holt
Lee Bennett
Harry Batson
L. W /arick
Silas
Tyson
Jean
Batson
White Maple
Latrobe Street
Virgil McClain
Hart
McCarter
S Has
Local labor still shying in Grafton district office
The Grafton district office of the National Reemployment Service will seek labor from Taylor Preston and Barbour counties by June 1 or sooner unless local unemployment improves immediately. About 3,000 cards have been mailed in three weeks with a 20 percent response. Every eligible man in the district has been offered employment as a laborer at 45 cents an hour for 30 hours weekly.
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Grafton
National Reemployment Service
Taylor
Preston
Barbour
Luke B. Ross
Rotary Hears Preview on National Gathering
William J Gibson, chair of the program committee, presented a review of resolutions at the Rotary Club meeting. The international convention will be in Atlantic City June 19 to 22 or 26, with discussions on proposed enactments and refreshment of the club’s upcoming agenda.
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Rotary
Atlantic City
William J .Gibson
Yankanik
Candidates file campaign finance reports in Taylor County
Candidates began filing after the primary reports in the Taylor County Court Clerk’s office. The final day to submit the statement of expenses for the primary campaign is June 11. Those filing today include A. E. Findt and Diana Wlinnss.
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Taylor County
A. E. Findt
Diana Wlinnss
Nariinne
Corporal Emrick to compete in eastern shooting matches
Corporal L. W. Emrick, head of the local police detachment and a top pistol shot, will take part in the annual eastern shooting matches in Trenton, New Jersey, on May 23. He will depart Grafton next Wednesday for the eastern city.
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L. W. Emrick
State Police
Trenton
N. J
Grafton
Charges Dropped Against Pair in Latrobe Break-In
Charges of breaking and entering against Bo Hall and Charles Martin were dismissed in Ms trate Ona C. Jefferys' court on motion by Prosecutor James C. Holt. A single witness testified she saw the youths enter the John Boston beer parlor the night thieves looted it of about 25 dollars and a case of beer, but no corroborating evidence was entered. The defendants were represented by Francis L. Warder.
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Bo” Hall
Charles Martin
Latrobe Street
Trate Ona C. Jefferys
James C. Holt
Flora M. Johnson
White Maple
John Boston
Francis L. Warder
Voters Nominate Candidate for School Board
A Democratic primary victory yields nomination for a seat on the board of education. The speaker pledges to work for better schools and serves the community’s educational interests.
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Board of Education
Grant Helms Passes Away After Long Railroad Career
Grant Helms 69 a retired engineer and longtime Graf ton resident died at home from high blood pressure. He moved to Graf ton nearly 30 years ago, ran a passenger train here, and was active in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers No 284. Survived by wife Victoria Waller and two daughters, he was related to several local families. Funeral set for Parkersburg with Rev Pinchback officiating and Mt Olive cemetery burial. Local officials coordinated arrangements with B D B 284.
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Grant Helms
Helms
Grafton
Preton County
Taylor County
Victoria Waller
J. C
French Helms
Herman L. Potts
Bess Dorsett
Belle Goudy
William Godfrey
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Division No
Parkersburg
Pinchback
First Baptist Church
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Dam Emplo ee Taker Reported McCarter Dead
Taker G T Bartlett of the Bartlett Funeral Company reported McCarter dead and notified Coroner Paul P Toe toca Atharman.
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DAM
G.T. Bartlett
The
Bartlett Funeral Company
McCarter
Bartlett
Paul P Toetoca Atharnan
Story Variations in Inquest Testimony and Post Mortem Details
Inquest witnesses will be questioned this afternoon including Jean as she may repeat her changing accounts. Post mortem shows internal bleeding and a severed liver piece linked to McCarter’s death, while relatives of the Alal 5 network imported for the Frederick Snare Corp at the dam remain unlocated and funeral plans are incomplete.
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Silas
Jean
Ion
McCarter
Grafton
Frederick Snare Corporation
Supporter Urges Unified Backing for Bill Hussion in November
A supporter thanks voters from both parties in the primary and pledges to back Bill Hussion in November. The message credits Democratic voters and Republican backers and calls for continued unity to secure victory.
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Bill Hussion
Care Saves Eyes Claims by Optometrist in Long Practice
An experienced optometrist with over 30 years in the field asserts lasting trust from hundreds of patients who have benefited from his care and fellowship, while denying claims of superiority over colleagues.
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