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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1936

Page

2

Flood Bill Urged at Mass Meeting for Flood Control

Northeastern states pressed immediate federal flood control action at a Washington gathering of delegates from flood areas. State leaders and civic groups urged Congress to act now or risk more disasters, backing the Copeland Wilson omnibus bill with $360 million in funding, while debating local cost sharing.

Washington Pennsylvania New York Ohio West Virginia New England W. B. Rodgers Pittsburgh Tristate Authority Congress Rodgers Senate Susquehanna River Michael H. Cahill Corning,n Flood Control Council of

Child Struck By Auto Near Irontown

A five year old girl Connie Seymour daughter of Mr and Mrs S T Seymour of 457 West Franc is street was struck by a car near Irontown yesterday. The motorist from Fairmont stopped and helped then took the child to Grafton City hospital where minor bruises and cuts were treated. The Seymours were visiting friends near Irontown when the accident occurred. The motorist was not at fault and the family credits him with prompt aid. A second crash on U S Route 250 near Lost Run Hill left Zachariah Barker of Parkersburg with an Auburn sedan losing control. no injuries were reported. State Trooper Murphy investigated.

Connie ‘Seymour S. T. Seymour West Francis Street Irontown Fairmont Grafton City Hospital Seymours Taylor Seymour The Sentinel Paleba L. W. Emrick Zachariah Barker Parkersburg Lost Run Hill W. E. Murphy Barker

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