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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1940
Page
8
A proposed monthly service charge for sewage was discussed while bad weather spoiled the annual city holiday event. The report notes officials consider funding needs and residents may face new fees as the plan moves forward.
A heavy downpour canceled the morning march in Grafton on May 30, limiting the parade to a small turnout. J Ernest Isherwood of Waynesburg Pa, former commander of the American Legion’s Pennsylvania department, gave a stern address at the cemetery warning of a godless future and urging spiritual revival while cautioning against fifth column activity. Reno Post No 7 G A R held ritual services with the post auxiliary before the talk.
Grafton residents will hear U S Senator Rush Holt speak from Radio City New York at 6 45 p m tomorrow on Keep American Boys Out of Europe Mrs Icie E Clark 68 died in Grafton after a long illness funeral set for Saturday at Bailey town church She had two marriages and leaves four children ten grandchildren and several relatives Funeral arrangements said to be under G T Bartlett funeral director Also discussed are plans for water department revenue bonds and possible meter installation to replace flat rates with private contracts and WPA work portions
Grafton West Virginia contractor DeMoss Bros announces floor landing and painting services with rates starting at 3.00 per hour for floors and 1.40 for painting. Contact numbers 288-W and 789-J for inquiries and scheduling.
James S. Cornwell 78 a Marquess farmer died at 12 30 this morning at his rural home after six months of failing health He was born November 25 1862 in Barbour county to Strothers and Mrs Cornwell Survived by widow Anne Sinclair son Lorain F Cornwell brother A B Cornwell sister Lotta Stalnaker three grandchildren Funeral services Sunday 2 30 pm at Mt Zion Methodist Church with Rev James Marquess officiating Interment Mt Zion Cemetery under G T Bartlett Grafton body to be taken home today
Nile Marple of McMechen died at Glendale Hospital. He was brother in law of Mrs T B Cole of 1232 West Main Street. The obituary notes his death and his familial connection.
Wednesday morning at Glen Dale Hospital after an illness of three months, Mrs Collier travels by train to McMechen to attend funeral services scheduled for Saturday at 2 PM. The widow is formerly Miss Mary Dixon of Grafton, sister of Mrs Collier.
Cleotis Purdine Bolyard seven years old son of Dayton and Freda Bolyard of Colebank Preston county died at 7 yesterday morning after an illness of complications that had confined him since September. Born February 14 1932 in Preston county he is survived by six brothers Hayward Roy Ronald Denzil Melvin and Lyle Vance and five sisters Irene Madeline Leona Lucille and Lillian all at home. The father is a Preston county WPA foreman and farmer. The family attends the Church of the Brethren. Funeral services will be held at the Shiloh church at 10:30 Saturday morning with Rev Nelson Williams officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh cemetery under G T Bartlett. The body was taken home this morning to lie in state until the rites.
A proposal by H. K. Hastings of Wheeling to overhaul Grafton’s water system was presented to the Taylor County Board of Trade directors and city leaders, including Mayor H. R. Warder. The plan covers renewing mains, adding an electric pump station, and building a sewage disposal plant, with potential WPA involvement. A quick preliminary survey and cost sheet were suggested to gauge the project’s feasibility and financing via water revenues, possibly with metered rents, pending city approval.
An old classifieds item lists a tennis court on W Washington Street operated by Menear with telephone 790-1. The ad cites 15 cents per hour and is labeled 50-3t, indicating a small, period rental notice for a local sport facility.
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