Fairmont Man Drowns At Tygart Lake Memorial Day
Ken neth V. McDowell 30 of Fairmont died when his small outboard boat capsized in 140 feet of water at Tygart dam lake during Memorial Day. He could not swim and did not wear a life belt. Survived by widow Effie and two children. Drowning occurs while accompanying M L Glevenger to Grafton for a boat race. Plans announced for Taylor county playground leaders school with sessions beginning Monday.
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Taylor County
Tygart Dam
Kenneth V. McDowell
Elkins Street
Fairmont
C. W. Dye
Fred Floyd
Damtender
Damtender Floyd
McDowell
M. L. Glevenger
Friendly City Boating Club
Grafton
Motor Beat
Dye
Fairmont Aluminum Company
Effie McDowell
Pairmont
J. Bernard Dryfield
Dryfield
Elizabeth Gill
Paul Jewell
Carl Shaw
WPA
Benwood Man Is Fined After Justice Hearing
Benwood steel worker Alex Gayda, 23, faced a grand jury on a charge of enticing an inmate from the West Virginia Industrial School. The Justice of the Peace Ona C. Jefferys granted bail after Gayda denied the allegations and was represented by Attorney James C. Holt.
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Alex Gayda
Benwood
West Virginia
Justine
Ona C. Jefferys
Gayda
P Gayde
James C. Holt
Bishop Strider To Confirm Class At St Matthias Church
Rt. Rev. R. E. L. Strider bishop of Wheeling will visit St Matthias Episcopal church in Grafton to preach and confirm a class of candidates at 7 30 tomorrow night presented by Rev. George E Manson the local rector
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R. E. L. Strider
Wheeling
St. Matthias Episcopal Church of
Grafton
Strider
George E. Manson
Potters Re elect Four Officers at East Liverpool Meet
EAST LIVERPOOL May 30 Four top officers of the nation Brotherhood of Operative Potters were re elected for two year terms in balloting concluded today.
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East Liverpool
Nation Brotherhood of Operative Potters
Graduation Rites Mark Grafton High With 141 Seniors
About 1,000 people attended Grafton High School graduation last night for 141 seniors. Dr. W. H. 8. White, president of Shepherd State Teachers College, spoke on What It Takes, detailing six assets ambition modesty charm courage endurance and skill. Awards went to Betty Turvander valedictorian Robert Cassell salutatorian and class officers. Medals were given to Betty Lou Curry and Robert Cassell for citizenship and leadership respectively.
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Grafton High School
W. H. 8. White
Shepherd State Teachers College
Flemington High School
Land of Hope and Glory
Elgar
America
F. J. Tufvander
Fillmore
Arlen
Koehler
Carl Frangkiser
White
H. E. Odgers
Board of Education
P. P. Warden
Betty Turvander
Janice Bartlett
Robert Cassell
Helen Shingleton
James Skaggs
Richard
Rotary Names John Hopkins President of Local Club
John Hopkins manager of the Monongahela System local office will assume the Rotary club presidency on July 1, succeeding Dr. Charles M. Wells. The board selected F. R. Frasher as vice president and Leslie J. Lear as secretary treasurer, both continuing and guest speakers honored Memorial Day. Major Charles E. Burke spoke for Spanish American War veterans and Arthur Yates for the American Legion on defense policy. Jed Robinson noted no Civil War survivors remain in Taylor county and welcomed veterans of later conflicts. C Hupp of the Fairmont club attended as guest.
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John Hopkins
Monongahela
Rotary Club
Charles M. Wells
Hopkins
F. R. Frasher
Chesapeake and Potomac
Leslie J. Lear
Charles E. Burke
Arthur Yates
American Legion
Jed Robinson
Taylor County
C. Hupp
Fairmont Club
Kee
Driving Montrose man to face drunken driving charge
Brooks Goodwin, 24, of route 3, Montrose, was to be arraigned today before Justice of the Peace George L. Jolliffe on charges of driving his automobile while intoxicated Thursday night on U S route 119 near Pleasant Creek. Deputy Sheriffs Virgil Poe and
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Brooks Goodwin
Montrose
George L. Jolliffe
Onita
Pleasaint Creek
Virgil Poe
Goodwin Arrested After Zigzag Highway Drive
Charles Burke arrested Goodwin who drove his machine in a zig-zag along the highway endangering motorists. Goodwin plans to plead guilty, Deputy Burke said this morning. He has been in the county jail since his arrest.
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Charles Burke
Goodwin
Burke
Liquor Store Management Changes Hinted in West Virginia
Reported shifts at the West Virginia Liquor Commission store include potential move of Clyde Hickman to director post and Commodore Henderson possibly named cashier. John Madden reportedly remains in place with no official instruction, while existing clerks Joe Smith and Frank Hinkins may hold their posts. Neely leaders discussed patronage, with Hickman and Henderson favored by part of the group. AP dispatch suggested possible developments on Monday.
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West Virginia Liquor Commission
Charleston
John Madden
Clyde Hickman
WPA
Dave Newhouse
Commodore Henderson
Joe Smith
Frank Hinkins
Neely
Hickman
Henderson
Dala Pacessage
Associated Press
Former Grafton Man Is Dead In Atlantic City
James Henry Cooper aged 77 formerly resided in Grafton for years until 1923 when he moved elsewhere and later died in Atlantic City in a case noted by local press.
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Grafton
Atlantic City
James Henry Cooper
Local banker James Henry Cooper dies after long illness
James Henry Cooper died at his Atlantic City home after a three weeks illness. A native of Congleton England, he retired from active business pursuits. Survived by wife Mrs. James Henry Cooper, son William Cooper of Clarion Pennsylvania, daughter Mrs. Clara A. Payne of Camden New Jersey, and six grandchildren. Services held in Atlantic City with interment there.
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Atlantic City
Congleton
England
James Henry Cooper
William Cooper
Clarion
Clara A. Payne
Camden
N. J
Local Audit Report Expected In Fortnight
City of Grafton awaits a formal audit of its financial affairs in the next two or three weeks. Mayor C O King said the state tax commissioner’s auditor M H Kuhl has completed his work. Approval by the state tax commissioner is needed before copies go to the local city commission with fiscal policy recommendations if changes are required.
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Grafton
C.O. King
M. H. Kuhl
State Tax Commissioner
Hare
Three Watches Awarded by Skaggs Jewelers in Contest
Skaggs and company, local jewelers, announced three winners from Grafton Senior High School in a penny counting contest. Miss Annabelle Barton and George Hamric, seniors, and Miss Twilah Miller, a junior, were the top counters. The contest, open to seniors from Flemington St Augustine Fellowsville Tunnelton and Newburg high schools, attracted a record number of entries.
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Skaggs and Company
Annabelle Barton
George Hamric
Twilah Miller
Grafton
Skaggs
Flemington
St. Augustine
Fellowsville
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Connecticut
Housatonis River
Seymour
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Frank Hull
John D. McGillivray
E. L. Wheatley
Trenton
American Federation of Labor
Brotherhood
Idora Park
Youngstown
Rotary
Montrose Main
Crescent Club
Opera House
Bae
Bob Crosby
Bie
Bobcats
Charles Jerry
PCRS
Commission
Mel's
West Main Street
W. Va
Pure ‘Oil
Ars
Dorsey
Q Broiler
Ataund
Ohio
OAR Jewelry Store
Dixie
Grafton Drug and Chemical
Rai
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