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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1935

Page

3

Fourth Division and Park View School Band at Memorial Ceremony

A detailed program from Corbin Fourth Division West Grafton Park View and other schools outlines a national cemetery service with school bands performing America and Tenting on the Old Camp Ground. Led by conductor Cedric Reynolds the event includes an American Legion Drum Corps, G A R rituals, a Taylor County Post 12 address by Col. Louis A. Johnson and remarks by Capt. John Edwards Jr. Committee lists for parade music publicity refreshments and decorations accompany the ceremony.

Reno Grand Army of the Republic Taylor County American Legion Memorial Post Veterans Foreign Wars Washington, Luzadder, Boyd and St. John Streets C. E. Burke National Cemetery Washington Bridge Main St. Mary's Beech Walnut Chas. E. Burke American Legion G. A. R. Reno Veterans Grand Army of the Republic Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War Ladies of the Park View School Toy Park View Pruntytown Blueville Kappa Sigma Pj Clarksburg West Virginia Industrial School Grafton Fire Department America Cedric Reynolds M. J. Hannon Reno Post M. Zinn E.N. Locke Ona C. Jefferys Taylor County Post No The John Edwards, Jr 32Nd Engineers Louis A. Johnson Corbin R. O. Phillips Ument Court House J. Torrey Sidrow W. C. ‘Pembroke Lloyd Shriver Russel Riley E. A. Lockard Lee Bennett J. L. Guth Barsel Pepper Howard Cameron Florence Wilkinson H. C. Compton, Jr H. H. Holt E. N. Lock Fred Schroeder S. M. Zinn

Union Fights Education Board in Clarksburg

Charleston reports two Clarksburg teachers dismissed over Harrison County teacher federation ties. John B. Easton of the West Virginia Federation of Labor says the board’s action was unfair, noting no strike is planned. Easton will appeal to the Harrison County Board of Education in Clarkshire tomorrow. Baston to travel to Clarksburg tonight.

Charleston Clarksburg Harrison County West Virginia Easton

Relative of Grafton Lady Accident Victim

Clarence H. Maphis of Pittsburgh, brother-in-law of Mrs. George E. Lockwood of West Grafton, died after injuries from an automobile crash last Thursday. His car overturned on a country road near Pittsburgh, pinning him beneath it for about nine hours before he was found. Funeral services are set for 2 PM tomorrow in Clarksburg.

Clarence H. Maphis Pittsburgh George E. Lockwood West Grafton Maphis Clarksburg

Glaze Merry-Go-Round Returns To Town

The Glaze merry go round and ferris wheel begin operation for the 30th of May period at a new location on Beech street near the Imperial Ice Cream plant. Local children expect the annual event as schools wind down for the year.

Glaze Imperial Beech Street Mr. Glaze

Flemington Graduation Set for May 29 Evening

Commencement at Flemington High School will be held in the general auditorium on May 29 at eight o'clock. The Glee Club led by Miss Roberta Chenoweth will perform two numbers. Each graduate will give a five minute talk instead of a guest speaker.

Flemington High School General High School High Schoo Glee Club Ro Aoberta Chenoweth

Senator in Peril Recall Moves Against Carl Hayden

A recall drive was launched against United States Senator Carl Hayden of Arizona due to his vote to sustain President Roosevelt's veto on the bonus issue. Supporters allege his stance harms veterans benefits and calls for accountability. Hayden's position has sparked heated debate among Arizona voters and political observers.

Carl Hayden United States Arizona Roosevelt

Memphis Girl Marries Two Men In Same Day

Jessie Clyde Cavender of Memphis was reported to have married Earl Longmire in Marion Arkansas and hours later wed Dennis Manning, prompting police and juvenile court involvement. The Weyerhaeuser family faced a $200,000 ransom demand as investigators sought leads amid a Northwest lumber strike and a wary public.

Jessie Clyde Cavender Memphis Olympic Peninsula George P. Weyerhaeurer, Jr Pacific Northwest

NRA Bargaining in Section To Be Tested in Court

Washington reports the Justice Department will file a test of the collective bargaining section of the NRA within days. It seeks an appeal from a Wilmington Delaware federal court ruling that denied an injunction against the Worthon Steel company. The injunction aimed to restrain a company union alleged to be fostered by the steel firm. Final appeal filing date is June 7.

Washington NRA Justice Department Wilmington Del Wierton Steel Corporation Steel Corporation United States Circuit Court

Kidnap Probe Ties Gangs to Tacoma Missing Boy

Tacoma detectives, chasing leads on a kidnapping, traced a possible link to criminal gangs in Vancouver and Port Angeles. A woman reported seeing a boy resembling the Tacoma abduction with four men in a travel-stained car, amid ongoing efforts to locate George and ransom demands.

North Tacoma Vancouver B. C George Port Angeles Wash

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