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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1938

Page

3

Akron Parley Arranged Over Goodyear Strike Turmoil

Akron May 28 authorities called a truce as National Labor Relations board regional director James P. Miller announced police and unionists would withdraw from a two mile area after clashes injuring 80 plus. Goodyear workers planned a mass meeting to denounce police brutality while CIUO and A F of L leaders weighed mobilizing up to 50 000 men if talks fail.

Akron. Q Goodyear Time Rubber Co C. I. Q. United’ Rubber Workers James P. Miller National Labor Relations Board Miller Frank Grillo Rubber Workers East Akron C.I. O Akron C. I. O. Council Goodyear

Junior Senior reception crowns kings and queens at Field House

Mary Jean Grims of Grafton High and Stepe Reppert of Fleming High were named king and queen at a Friday night Junior-Senior reception held in the Field House on Riverside Drive. Crown presentations were made by Jessie Silver and Joseph Mahaffey, with coronation and music by Dave Evans and Rolfe Shay providing a lively dance program.

Grafton High School Stepe Reppert Flemingon High School Field House Riverside Drive Jessie Silver Flemington Joseph Mahaffey Gratton Lewanna Koon Bernie Brown Vivian Thomas Mabel Bell Barbara Gerkin Virginia Mahaffey Louise Chenoweth Lillian Marks Mary Sherwood Helen Mersage Clarice Wagner Lucy Caruso Flemington High School Robert Denzie Chester Hobbs Byron Kuhn Floyd Scott Hamilton Kenneth Knox Daniel Benda Burl Ross Paul Putgek Elbert Wagner George Phelps Billy Newhouse Dave Evans Rolfe Shay

Social Calendar: May to June Events Led by Local Groups

May 30 the American Legion Auxiliary and Juniors meet at 8 90 p m in the Moose home wear white dresses. June 1 St Augustine's Ahimni banquet reservations not after May 28. June 1 Lend-a-Hand circle of First Presbyterian meets 2 30 p m at Mrs Love West Washington St instead of May 25. June 3 Weekly Sewing Club meets with Mrs Gough postponed from May 19 to this date.

American Legion Auxiliary Moose Home St. Augustine First Presbyterian Church Thomas’ Love West Washington Street Eastern Star Club Knights Templar Sewing Club Ts. C. Gough

Webster woman confined with mes and John B Wi student

Miss Martha Jean Frum remains confined to her Webster home with measles. John B. Wi, a student at the University of Cincinnati, has accepted a position in the engineering department of the State Road Commission at Charleston. He is the son of Mrs. Hugh Warder of Maple Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. 8 H. Fenton of Washington, D. C., were guests here overnight en route to Clarksburg to visit Mrs. Fenton's sister Mrs. George Pollack. Mrs. Fenton is the former Miss Winnie Cole of this city. Mrs. Helen Colburn Fitishman of Charleston and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Burgesses of Hagerstown, Md., will arrive to visit Miss Lucille McCafferty. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Peters of Philadelphia are guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Greenwald of Lincoln Street, OH. L. Bee has returned to her ord keeping with Mrs. Harry Hannon of Boyd Street. Miss Helen Tin of Charleston is the guest of her sister Mrs. E. Denzie of Walnut Street. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Holt and family motored to Pieateeae.

Martha Jean Frum Webster Mes John B. Wi University of Cincinnati State Roid Commission Charleston Hugh Warder Maple Avenue H. Fenton Washington, D Priéay Clarksburg Fenton George Pollack L. Bee Ord Harry Hannon Boyd Street Helentin Charsleston E. Denzie Walnut Atrest James F. Holt Pieateeae

Public Auction Notice in Taylor County West Virginia

Notice of sale of real estate by Walter S Carroll and Dora Carroll on June 18 1988 at 10 30 AM at the courthouse front door in Blueville Including Lot 40 and adjoining parcels with terms cash. Creditors and heirs of the estates of Walter Carroll Frank M Kirk Mahala Comp toe deceased urged to file claims by dates in May 1938 and November 26 1938 respectively.

Taylor County West Virginia Walter S. Carroll Dora Carroll Said Rouse and Loton A Bluéville Fetworman Stephen B. Carroll Harry Friedman Ny Lyman Grafton West Virginias Navohaber Rand Turek Taylor West Virginia Bydlaw

Social Highlights At Home and Club Gatherings

A family party honored the couple with congratulatory messages and gifts. Entertainment included string music by Robert Morgan of Fairmont, with Warden Williams and guests such as Chester Blue, Martin Poling, J. P. Carder, Fred Williams, Douglas Powell, and Kath leen Bolyard among others. The Open House at Lucretia n school featured pupils and teachers hosting parents and friends with a day of school sessions and athletic events.

Robert Morgan Fairmont Williams Warden Williams Chester Blue Martin Poling J. P. Carder Fred Williams Douglas Powell Wilson Poling Kathleen Bolyard Bessie Williams Bertha Williams Earl Williams Warden Willams Paul Williams Walter Haddix Lucretian School

May Pole and 4-H Contest Mark School Program

Youthe work and County Agent Cattoll Hawkins address the Red Rose 4-H club at the school. Students played May Pole dances directed by Miss Ruth Richman, followed by athletic contests judged by John Kirkpatrick, Lorin Keysor and Emmit Haddox. Winners are listed by grade, with Betty Poling recording results. Parent Teachers Association closes the day with officers elected for next year.

Cattoll R. Hawkins Red Rose Ruthe Withers Wiohire Ore Beefy John Kirkpatrick Lorin Keysor Emmit Haddox Paul Nestor Lloyd Nestor Billie Wolfe Donald Wood Betty DeMoss Buster Roy Beryl Williams Charles Kisor Robert Hathaway Kermit Dillon Teddy Nestor Billy Sevier Jon Kisor Glen Arthur Oscar Beryl Kirkpatrick Robert Lee Boylen Russell Grow George Edgar Tucker Dallas Wolfe Betty Poling Parent- Teachers Association Theodore Hathaway Fred Nestor Ruth Richman

Mrs. Lelia Preston Dies by Self Inflicted Slash

Coroner James E. Roberts reported in Charleston on May 27 that 65 year old Mrs. Lelia Preston killed herself by slashing her throat with a razor.

Charleston James E. Roberts Lelia Preston

Circus Worker From Fairmont Found Dead on Railroad Car

James Louis Jenkins a 58 year old circus watchman and former Fairmont West Virginia resident was found dead atop a railroad car in OTL City Pennsylvania. He was identified by a social security card number. Officials said he joined Hagenbeck Wallace Circus on May 33 at Uniontown Pennsylvania. Coroner J I Zebre ruled death from natural causes.

Otl City James Louis Jenkins Fairmont W. Va W. H. Colegrove Pennsylvania Railroad Police Jenkins Hagenbeck-Wallace Uniontown J. I. Zebre

Wife Preservers EGroGeen Packages of brown sugar

Brown sugar packages from EGroGeen claim to keep bread moist if stored in the bread hex. The note reads like a quirky preservation tip with unclear sourcing and practical effectiveness.

Fools for Scandal to Debut at Dixie Theatre Sunday

Warner Bros presents the comedy romance Fools for Scandal at New Dixie Theatre with Carole Lombard and Fernand Gravet in local premiere. Mervyn LeRoy directs as Gravet plays an incognito Baron. Dodgers and Hart provide songs. cast includes Rap Bellamy Isabel Jeans Marie Wilson Allen Jenkins and more.

Dixie Theatre Carole Lombard Fernand Gravet Warner Bros Mervyn LeRoy Ace Gravet Joan | Blondel LeRoy Paris London Dodgers and Hart America Harlem Marie Wilson Allen Jenkins Marcian Ralston Les Hite His Orches

Strand Theatre Four Men and a Prayer Opens Sunday

Hollywood presents Four Men and a Prayer at the Strand Theatre opening Sunday. The 20th Century Fox drama stays faithful to the original plot with Loretta Young as the sole romantic focal point and Richard Greene as the leading man. Citizens will see a story of familial duty and honor that departs from ultra saccharine melodrama.

Hollywood Ffather Loretta Young Oledh Mitelade Land Richard Greene

Bob Baker to Star at Strand Theatre Friday

Bob Baker, a western child of ranch life in Colorado and Arizona, travels from cattle camps to the stage. He learned to sing and play guitar, first performing at a railway station in El Paso, Texas, after Universal Studios sent his look for a contract to sing Western songs.

Bob Baker Strand Theatre Baker Colorado Arizona Phoetting Hide On & Ranch Premi el Oat Texas Bob Tid Ploturdté Universal Studios Universal

Pritts Seeders Company Sheriff Sale Notice

Court in Taylor County West Virginia ordered a sheriff sale for June 10 1936 at 10 AM at the residence of George L Jolliffe 107 West Main Grat ton to auction off numerous personal items including dresses coats suits shoes hats and various household goods from the property listed in the execution sale notice filed in the circuit court.

George L. Jolliffe Taylor County West Virginia State Room George L. Jolliffett West Main ‘Street Gratton Lilifes Oades Asia

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