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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1939

Page

6

Vets graves mapped in Taylor County cemeteries

The WPA grave research project reports 419 veterans buried in Taylor County cemeteries excluding the National Cemetery where 1,369 are interred. Ernest Luzadder leads the survey for American Legion Post 22, with 41 unmarked graves found, many in Blue Oak Cemetery, and 339 Civil War and 61 World War I veterans identified among the totals.

United States Taylor County National Cemetery American Legion Dallas Wolf Ernest Luzadder Route 1 Fe Legion Biueoohl Cembtery Bne’vetergh National ‘Cemetery Thomas ‘B. Allen Coplin Epee Tharker Josiah Id John E. Dillin Impson National UPA Aprisegh Legion Ves Ceidie

Known Graves of War Veterans In Taylor County

WPA grave research for Taylor County lists numerous veterans by cemetery and family. It names Riffee, Keener, Deavers, Powell, Shuttlesworth, Lake, and many others across Oak Grove, Pleasant Creek, Ford, Williamsport, and more, noting units from Revolutionary to Civil War and subsequent conflicts.

Taylor County Reese Rippee Boothsville Thomas K. Riffee Keener Pruntytown Road Thomas M. Deavers George Glenn J. W. Powell CL. Shuttlesworth Wesley Chapel James SS King Isaac M. Lake Nea Bailey Asto—U Bailey Bluemont Old Bailey Rosemont Simpson Nellus H. Bailey Tilbarry McKee Webster John H. Powell F. Powell Luzadder Yil O. Powell Luther H. Powell Mathew David Powell Oak Grove Knottsville Brown Raham Edwards David Kernsly Roderick John Jones Knottavilles L. Fortney Samuel Mi Fet Primitive Baptist Ty Mitchel Middleville Alexander Reid J. R. Smedley Pleasant Stephen Watkins Ford South Grafton Hill Ome Ford William Henry Payne Thornton Earl W. Jond I Baptist Pruntytown George W. Hargett Sam Payne Thornton Uel McDaniel John Miller J. G I ‘Osborn Isaac Powell W. H. Sejutrafton Eositter Ted Wehnntytown Fred Fetes Wendel Road Shall Bailey Harry M Kimmel Piety Grove Sage Se Grover Lee Lawson Sanford Tor Steven ‘Valensky Pos Wikynes Thomas J. Waller Poe Warder Road Eae Slab Camp Jacob R Bolvard Riffee Sayer Arthur C. Dixon John Grimm Weesae Levi Haun J. N.C. Hunt MT. Pleasant Alexander X Henry H. Combs Samuel Carder Cemtery Fry Jacob Fauley Hupp Jacob M. Ludwick James D. Moore John Nose George F. Spring Charles L Spring William. A. "Thomas Jaynes George Stephen Constable Zackquill Cochran Alexander McElroy Moses John W. Bailey James Collinsi Benjamin B. Day James M. Stewart J. W.stewart J. R ‘Thorson George H. Waller Carder John Shingleton Cornelis H. Cagder Phillip Carryl Samuel A. DeMoss Upton L.demoss Abraham Lugadder Jam Lugadder Enoch Lugadder B. N. Satterfield John Woods Hepzibah Festus Anderson George Hertzog Cecil D. Shingleton OPLIN Thomas B. Allen Asa Copehind David Goplin Melville FF Gaert Zachar McDonald Rogers Jacob ‘Rogers Ee ‘Travis Smell George W. Smell Jane ‘Smell James A. Poe Thomas Rogers Lem Rogers Jones,knottsville Gapaby Jones John A. Lynn Moran Eling H. Hall Perry M Jared Rogers, Jr Ma’ — Francis Ama Taonne Dar Ra "Wolfe Pleasant Creek K. Colé J. Gordon Cole Jesse Cole Anthony H.crouse Guihey Dadisman Norman Jones Haddox Elam Haddox Ate Keener Bias Leach McVicker McDaniel Glinde Harvey Mowillane Bly McWil Maths Joseph A. Matlick Wilbur S. Moore Lee M.moore Jes- Henry ‘Weaver Bainbridge Frank A. Berger John W. Crawford John Davidson James R. Dunlap Joseph Fraser J. Wesley Hall John A. Hawkins Benjamin Franklin Hill L. S. Johnson William N Sudkins Samuel McAtee John McWilliams Jamily A. Neal Seph A.roe William Sinsel Harmony Bingel Jamies T. Smallwood Charles Smallwood Edgar. Travig Noah Wardér Baileytown Rerman Annégan Thomas J. Brown Davi Ft Henry Leet W. PR Hess Elias B. Lagmnan Thomas A Nester Milton Curry Samuel J. Curry Newton Dadisman Even Marshall Gawthrop Eli Hawkins Addison W. Jeffries Albert Walter B. ‘Ross Eugene M. Scranage Solomon Foe John x Sita Bailey Farm Wickwire P. D. Rogers William Keener Benjamin F. Devers Por William

Veterans graves study in Taylor county incomplete

There are doubtless other veterans buried in Taylor county whose graves were not discovered by WPA researchers. Mr. Lastadder would appreciate any one having information as to the burying places of veterans communicating with him so that the record can be made complete.

Edgar M. Poe Taylor County WPA Lastadder

Three Mayles Arrested For Off Season Fishing At Tygart Dam Lake

County Game Protector Joseph W. Powell announced the arrest of Martsell Mayle Wayne Mayle and Brooks Mayle for fishing in the Ty gart dam reservoir out of season. They were fined twenty dollars and three dollars in costs each. Wayne Mayle also served ten days in jail for inability to pay. The reservoir remains closed until July 1 when bass fishing will resume and is expected to be strong.

Tygart Dam Joseph W. Powell Justice of the Peace C. P. Lucas Fetterman Martsell Mayle Wayne Mayle Brooks Mayle Came Powell Mayles

Mrs. Elizabeth Sidwell Funeral Planned for Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Sidwell aged 82 who died yesterday in Fellowsville will be held at 2 o clock Friday at Mt Israel Church officiated by Rev. Robert Orin Phillips formerly of St Pauls Methodist Church. Burial in Mt Israeli Cemetery under director G T Bartlett.

Elizabeth ‘Sidwell Fellowsville Mt. Israel Ichurch Robert Orin Philips Hundred St. Paul's Methodist Church Mt. Israeli Cemetery G. T. Bartlett

High bid for Tygart Dam concession posted

Pittsburgh May 24 James C. Reamer Jr and Joseph C Mistik of Wilkinsburg Pa bid 280 for a one year lease on the shelter building at Tygart River Dam near Grafton West Virginia The lease would let the successful bidder sell refreshments and other merchandise in the one story stone shelter Officials announced the bid amount and bidders identification.

Pittsburgh James C. Reamer Joseph C. Mistik Wilkinsburg St ‘Tygart River Grafton W. Va U.S. Atty Engineers

Two Sisters Reunited After 21 Years Apart

FAIRMONT May 24 Police Chief James L. White announced the Fairmont police have reunited two sisters after 21 years through correspondence. He said he located Mrs. Henry Hess for her sister Mrs. Manda B. DeBolt of Los Angeles, ending a long separation.

Fairmont Fairmont Police James L. White Cotton Henry ‘Hess Manda B. DeBolt Los Angeles

Three Slain During Sleep In Beaver County

In South Beaver township a tax collector his wife and daughter were found murdered in bed with an ax. Their 17 year old son Paul, later arrested for questioning, had $830 from the home and claimed to have found a note with $50. The victims were Forrest Cook Cora Cook and Eleanor Cook. The home lies seven miles southwest of Beaver Falls near the Ohio line.

Beaver Beaver Township Andrew Hadock State Motor Police Forrest Cook Cora Eleanor Hadock Paul Black Hawk Cook Home Cook Beaver Fall Ohio State Line

Skaggs & Co Presents Longines Wittnauer Watch

The world’s most honored timepiece label is highlighted by Skaggs and Co as a mark of prestige for the Longines Wittnauer collection, underscoring quality, craftsmanship, and lasting value for discerning customers.

Wittnauer Skaggs & Co

Elks Plan Big Party At Home On Saturday

The Grafton lodge of Elks hosts its first party since new officers were installed. Exalted Ruler Fred Reed said Rolfe Sway and his orchestra will provide dancing music at the lodge auditorium. The interior has been redecorated and a midnight supper is featured.

Grafton Lodge of Elks Fred Reed Rolfe Sway Elks

PLAN INSTITUTE FIRST OF JUNE

A vacation church school institute will be held at First Baptist church on Saturday June 8 from 1 to 4 p m. J Bernard Dryfield director of vacation church schools for the Union Association of Baptist churches says discussions will stress crafts and the use of discarded materials in construction activities and game techniques. Representatives from other denominations and Baptist churches from surrounding counties are invited. The series continues with a June 10 institute at Clarksburg and June 17 at Elkins.

First Baptist Church J. Bernard Dryfield Union Association of Baptist Churches Dryfield Clarksburg Elkins

Six Bands Parade Details For State Event

The continued article outlines a multi division parade route with a 9 am start from Washington street, passing Main, St. Mary's, Beech, Walnut to the cemetery. Division leaders include Vogel and Moran with local veterans groups and youth organizations. Schools and bands from Grafton, Newburg, Elkins, Mannington, Kingwood, and others participate alongside cadet corps and civic groups.

Sinth State Institution St. Mary's Street Bridge Washington Treet Washington Down Bridge Main Street St. Mary's Beech Walnut Torlock Rasmussen Grafton High School Howard Walls Newburg St. Augustine East Grafton Parkview Mannington High Central School Kenneth Robinson Kingwood High First Ward Prihtytown F. D. Robinson Elkins High West Grafton Com Willian Grimes Grifton High Schol Blueville Lucretia William Jaco West Virginia Industrial’ School

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Legion Samuel B. Ayer W. C. Ayers J. Morgan Allen James Butchfield Sidney Burdett Vernon Buhner William H Taedle Bolinger Becker LM Boyles M.harry W. Beverlin W.brown Blue Will Boyd James ‘W. Corbin Collins Robert A. Collins Ohio Henry Chaney Debree William Chambers Peter Caspell Jémés M.dulin Cyrun E. DeMoss Thomas Davis Hares John H. Davis Dean Claudius Davidson H. Ford N.C. Fowler Gelbauch Adam Grow Austen David FP Sam Samuel H.gramm Basely Hedrick Harris Charles Hunt George Heimus Taylor County Post NO Charles Alvin -Mutin Nathaniel Hefner Herr Jette Hanway Hamilton - Isner Joe Jaco George J.H. “Jordan Jones Joh Jones Daniel Caster Marth T.bailey Nimrod Brohard Nathan Bartlett Humphrey F. Brohard Gideon C. Brohard George W. Bartlett Tarlton Curry Robert G. Cather Curtis Davidson George W. Dawson Josiah Dillin John C. Dilffy Harrison Fleming William Ray Fleming John Fleming James B. Fleming George C. Griffith B. F. Hoffman Alex Lewis H., Windle Seipmon Wycoff J. Whitehalp George W. Whitehair Conrad Whitehair Sanford Wyckoff Harmon Wyckoff Christopher C. Brown C.J. Gattrill Robert M Eli, McWilliams al- Dheus Na ‘W. Moore William Prosser James 3. Silcott John W. “Withide Eal Uw Veeper Uc Luzadder George Luzad Opera House TEX Annabelle I Jack Oakie Sth RED Barry Anne Shirley Grafton Granite and Marble Works Loar Jewelry Company Loar’s Trip Mrs. Sidwell Dixie Jack London Aig Streamliner Anderson Brooklyn Navy Yard Ila Plan Institute Meter-Miser Monongahela System Fuer Paramount Andy Devine Alan Mowbray Biliett Megest
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