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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1929

Page

3

Permar Sommerville Nuptials In Wheeling Home

Miss Mary Margaret Sommerville became the bride of Robert Edwin Permar in a morning at home ceremony on Walnut Street Wheeling. The service was officiated by Rev. A J Torrey with a small group. the couple depart for a bridal tour to New York and Canada before settling at 4088 Front Street after October first.

Permar-Sommerville Bride Mary Margaret Sommerville Robert Edwin Permar Sommerville Walnut Street Episcopal Church A.J. Torrey St Matthias Rufus Holden S. H. Sommerville Emily Sommerville Jean Haymond New York Colume Scotia Murray Bay Saginey Quebec Canada Front Street Wheeling Imdies M. E. Church The Andrews M. BE. Shureh Harvey Anvil Harvey Auvil Soldie Marshall Bruce Auvil Middletown Ohio Y. H. Chenoweth Robert Edwin Pérmar

Charming Bride In Brilliant Wedding at ton Park

A bright wedding tribute honored Miss Virginia Mettler and Mrs. Daisy Rector's birthday with guests including Lena Walters, Pearl Sevanage, Edith Newton, Heatrice Walls, Virginia Fawcett, Harriett Blaney, Beulah Snider, Virginia Metler, Daisy Rector, and hostess Mrs. Nellie Wallace Cole. Grand Army ladies prepare for a meeting at Modern Woodman hall tomorrow at 2:00. A Maryland fishing trip for several youths is planned along the Dig Capon river near Cumberland. Valley Inn hosts Mack's orchestra for a thriving dance. Virginians Orchestra from Wheeling to play Friday at the Inn. Numerous residents travel for visits, court terms, and social events across Clarksburg, Elkins, Philippi, Weston, and nearby towns.

Valley Inn Mack Fairmont Virginians Wheeling Inn

Committees List From West Main Street Community Organizers

A lengthy roll describes committee assignments for residents including Frank Ross and J Lee Evans on West Main Street. Sections cover Transportation Refreshments Music Assignments Publicity Pulpit Entertainment and Finance with numerous naming of members in St Paul Andrews and West Main Street communities.

Frank Ross West Main St J. Lee Evans West Main St .Transportation Chas. F. Rogers Main Street Ralph H. Cline Andrews R. S. Ridenour Paul Ona C. Jeffreys Jed W. Robinson B. P. Poe M. Leonard St. Paul C. C. Thomas W. McCartney Walter Goodwin West West Mair Geo. H. Coulston Davis Evans J. W.knight C. W. Barnes Lee Tri Andrews D. Grant Smith Andrew B.S. Marshall C. W. Perine W. P. Stanley Joseph A. Jolliffe St. Tau Inez Hickle L. T. Mahaffey R. Glenn West Main Street Ladies Air Robert E. Petty Howard Cameron Pulpit Clay V. Miller R. W. Hilkey West Main John C. Deck W. E. Leonard George A. Jolliffe Mattie Jaco John Sayre John McFarland Fred Watkins W. C. Manley L. V. Atha

Local News Briefs: City Residents Travel and Visits

GYLOCALS report Mr and Mrs Jacob Yates visiting Pontiac Michigan and plan a several week stay with their daughter Mrs Earnest McVicker formerly Miss Mary Yates. Miss Maude Brown returns from Morgantown. Mrs J B Sawyer and Mrs Irene Hinkins return from Virginia trip. Mrs E H Sawyer of Florida plans a week in Yellow Springs with daughter Mrs R L Stewart then Tarpon Springs Florida. Agnes Tierney spends evening with Elkins friends. Mrs F B Collier and Irene return from Baltimore visit. Rev John Ward Brown to lead church service after two Sundays away. Mrs L M Laraw leaves for Washington to attend BOSh reunion. Miss Helen Howell heads to Iowa by motor tonight.

J. A. Smith Christiana ‘Street G. L. Jolliffe George, Jr New York Harry Greenfield Pittsburgh Greenfield Phil_ippi William R. Wolfe Jane Elizabeth Billy Wolfe Pred Whitescarver Marlinton N.T. Riggins Chicago C.O. Reynolds Martinsburg West Burke Ruth Lindsey Keyser Blueville Ohio J. H. Riley Elizabeth Fredlock Hanway Grafton Park Elkins J. H. Colebank Firmont H. R. Laughlin Aldene J. M. Riffee Grafton Homer Wiseman Louise W. J. Currey Yates Avenue LA. W. Helman Cumberland Emma Marker Clarence Mephis Pittsburg W. F Currey James Walter Litzinger Joseph Litsinger Lena Jacob Yates Pontiac Michigan Ernest C. McVicker Mary Yates C. T. Putman Loveland Addition Ohio State G. W. Bragg Clarksburg Walter’ Minor Wheel Mich Earnest McVicker Maude Brown First Ward Morgantown Frank Hinkins Carl J. B. Sawyer Virginia Irene Hinkins Winchester EH. L. Sawyer Florida Tommorrow Yellow Springs R. L. Stewart Tarpon. Springs Agnes Tierney F. B. Collier Irene Collier Baltimore John Ward Brown First Baptist Church L. M. Laraw Washington Oakland Helen Howell Iowa

Elkins Seeks November Bond Election On Power Plant

Elkins council passes first reading of an ordinance to hold a special bond election on November 5 for a new municipal operated power plant. The vote on the second bond issue was five to three. An appeal to the state supreme court could affect the old bond plan while a settlement with West Penn might cancel the election. The new issue totals 185000 with yearly retirements ranging from 4600 to 12000 over twenty years.

Elkins Timmany FE. L. McDowney B. McDaniels Spears Supreme Court West Penn

New Fracture Bed Installed At City Hospital

Graf ton and Taylor County Hospital Association secured a fracture bed for accident victims. The unit will be installed immediately at City Hospital following a meeting at Mrs. D C Peck s residence. The group stressed urgent need for modern methods to treat leg and arm fractures and other injuries.

City Hospital Hospital Association D. ©. Peck J. B. Moran Clyde Fred Malone Abs. J, Einlein Alley’ Galines J. B. Leamon Maria Alyene Malone Katherine Leagion Grafton City Hospital Grafton and Taylor County Hospital Association D. C. Peck D.C. Peck Pres.dent The Pusation Evo

Party ends in boy's death at Blue Ribbon Farm

In Somerville New Jersey on August 21 a 12 year old boy was killed by a shotgun blast and another boy was fatally wounded while a 14 year old girl suffered both legs being shot. Grover and Craig Hoffman owners of the farm were detained by state police but no charges filed. The victims reached home and authorities found John Kolesar dead. Helen and Joseph Klementovich were hospitalized with serious injuries. Police said shots came from a wooded area near the corn field.

Somerville N. J Blue Ribbon Grover Craig Hoffman John Kolesar Toad Helen Klementovich Joseph Kolesar

Mining to be Subject for High Schools

Charleston West Virginia August 21 Students in mining districts will be offered coal mining as an elective in high schools starting next term. The one year course will credit a sophomore year unit and be described as a forward step by State Superintendent W C Cook.

Charleston W. Va State Board of Education W. C. Cook

Education plans for mining coursework expansion

The article outlines better employment prospects in coal and mining related areas during the first year with service teachers. In the following year, plans include coal mining instructors and schools. the university aims to extend offerings through extension groups. Courses are optional and may be expanded to advanced training in senior years if successful.

Tns Cook Wee Ese University Offi T Extension Co Arecessful

Kiwanis Club Dinner Brings Games and Laughter

Kiwanis members gathered for their weekly dinner at Three Pines. Twenty nine attendees played horseshoes and baseball with the club president J A Jolliffe and program manager Bill Towles leading. Visitors Mrs H W Randolph Glenn Calahan and Kenneth Ashe attended.

Kiwaniane Three Pines Pres Dent J. A. Jolliffe Bill Towles Uvell Cordwell Ashe Peck Hollis Pat H. W. Randolph Glenn Calahan Kenneth Ashe Flemington Randolph Bob Knotts Wild Bill Mehlhorn Ned Allis Francis Gallett Emmett Frenchy Youngstown Ohio Bobby Gruickshank Henry, Ciuch

Evils of Road Houses Regarded as Greatest Menace

The report by Misé Gardner analyzes 416 cities with 15 000 or more people and their ordinances on dance halls. It cites parental noncooperation as a key obstacle for supervisors and urges state and county regulation to protect youths from unregulated venues.

Misé Gardner Bue Nilford

Regional teachers meet in Clarkburg August 21

High school teachers from central West Virginia gathered for the regional teachers institute. Emerson Largutt, Joseph Rosier of Fairmont and Philip W. Cox of New York City were among those present at the event held in Clarkburg.

Clarkburg West Virginia

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