Community Notices and Local Socials Summary
CORAL R PARRISH listed with phone 580. Methodist church choir practice at Andrews M E Church Friday 7 30 pm for music to be used next week. Earl Ride nour hosted a surprise party for his wife on Monroe Street with about 75 guests. prizes for banco awarded to Alfred Wagner Laura Hannon and Mary Louise Hannon. Eastern Star Naomi Chapter 12 joined Flemington LL D to confer degrees. social and refreshments. Haymond church ladies to serve chicken supper at Brown Grove Wickwire road Thursday 5 pm onward. 50 cent price. Mack's orchestra from Valmont played a lively dance at Valley Inn road house. crowd from nearby towns. Knights of Pythias and Pythian sisters West Virginia held 16th annual state convention in Huntington. about 2000 delegates expected. attendees include Grafton participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Andrews M. E
Earl Tidenour
Monroe Street
Earl Ridenour
Banco
Alfred Wagner
Laura Hannon
Mary Louise Hannon
Ladies of the Haymond Church
Brown Grove
Wickwire Road
Pythian
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Itera
West Virginia
Huntington
R. H. Weber
Royal Outer Guard
Dora M. Trimmer
John W. Brown
Bluefield
Lula Rider
Elkins
4. M. Loran
Grafton
Zilla Grace Short and John Lynn Hare wed at Hill Shinnston
Miss Zilla Grace Short and John Lynn Hare married at the bride's parents home in Hill Shinnston. The ceremony at noon was performed by Dr. Alfred Selby Morgantown. The couple stood in a pagoda on the lawn with sixty guests as Mary Louise Prunn of Marietta served as flower girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Buncutter
Wesley White
Oakland
George Hamilton
Ethel
Loyd
Evelyn Blackburn
Franklin
Hamilton
J. P. Broderick
Vivian Campbell
Gratton
Suzeanna Warwick
Vincent
Shinnston
Alfred Selby
Morgantown
M. P. Church
Newbury
Mary Louise Prunn
Marietta
Ory
Mrs Lindbergh Bride Shows Pilot Ambition
The article details Mrs. Lindbergh as a bride and describes her wedding attire and ceremony and references family members and friends visiting in Morgantown and West Virginia areas. It mentions the couple’s education, careers, and plans after a western honeymoon, with many local residents noted as attendees.
Local Social Notes From Loveland Additions and Visits
Miss Dorothy Nye secretary to Magistrate John L. Wittman spends vacation in Washing ton. Guests include Mrs Downey and Elizabeth and William Downey of Edinburgh Virginia Miss Stella Rinkers of Woodstock Virginia staying with Mrs H A Bowers in Loveland addition Mrs L B Brydon of Bloomington Maryland visits relatives in this city for a few days Mrs Henry Pratt spends a week in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Nye
John L. Wittman
Washington
Downey
Elizabeth
William
Edinburgh
Stella Rinkers
Woodstock
H. A. Bowers
Loveland
L. B. Brydon
Bloomington
Henry Pratt
Pittsburgh
M V Tucker Boothsville Farmer Dies at Home
Martin V. Tucker, 58, prominent Boothsville farmer, died at his home at five o'clock this morning after a bout with meningitis. He lived near the death site most of his life, was a son of the late Ethan W. Tucker, and a long-time member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church. Survived by widow Viola Knight Tucker and children George B Hoy M Beula Lena Gertrude Howard and Woodrow. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 o'clock at Harmony Grove Baptist Church, with Rev L T Harvey and Rev TB Lawler officiating, followed by interment in Harmony Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Nye
Baltimore
Raymond Sayre
J. W. Sayer
West Main Street
C EB. Miller
Grand Street
New York City
New Haven
Conn
Ida McDaniel
Lena Garlow
John Pitzer
Kasson
W. Va
Sarah Clark
Akron
W. McDaniel
Barrer Street
Chicago
Margaret Posten
Washington, D.C
G. W. Dilworth
Paul Bottome
Flemington
Yesterda
W. P. Furey
Billy
Clarksburg
Paul Harrison
Lawrence Wadsworth
Join Kiserk
A.B. Corder
Ona Jefferys
Frank Grosso
Miss Jones
Camden-on-Gauley
James Litzinger
Lena Litzinger
St. Mary's Hospital
C. A. Grapes of
Canada
Myers
Ada Gall
CA. Michael
Ohio
Todiana
Minois
Milwaukee
Wis
Davenport
Mary T. Barlow
J. H. Barlow
Washington, D. C
Mary Catherine
Marie Christine
Gratton
Cincinnati
L. J. Powell
Cincinati
Tius, the Baptist
Dorothy Proudfoot
Walnut Strest
Althea Brown
Ethel Handley
Martin V. Tucker
Boothsville
Ethan W. Tucker
Harmony Grove
George B
Hoy M. Beula
Lena
Gertrude
Howard
Woodrow
Harmony Grove Baptist Church
L.T. Harvey
TB. Lawler
Divorced Wife to Pay For Former Husband's Burial
The divorced wife of Robert Cadwald er, 46, will cover his burial expenses if his second wife, said to live in Martinsburg West Virginia, cannot be found. Cadwalder was killed by a car here last Friday, and Martinsburg police could not locate the second wife despite a search. A daughter notified the coroner that the first wife would pay if the search ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Robert Cadwalder
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mullen Jackson
Cadwalder
Caldwalder
Governor to Visit Scene of Pollution in Cheat River
Governor William G. Conley pledged further observation after reports of a poisonous substance in the Cheat River near Grafton. He noted investigations, possible sources including Parsons Tannery, and said clues would be pursued, while a tannery telegram offered to fund an independent check if dead fish are not found above the tannery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheat River
William G. Conley
Grafton
Sentinel
Conley
Parsons
Parsons Tannery Company
the Sentinel
Cheat
Taylor Church Council Meets September Conference
The Taylor County Council of Religious Education will convene at the First Baptist Church of Grafton on September 5. President Dellett Newton presides with officers J. Kel Jer, Oral J. Jones, and Robert Love assisting. Rev. H. B. Workman and others will give addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Council of Religious Education
First Baptist Church of
Grafton
Dellett Newton
Taylor Unty
Newton
J. Kel Jer
Oral J. Jones
Robert Love
H. B. Workman
Young People Plan Interdenominational League
Grafton youths organize an Inter-denominational Young Peoples League aimed at uniting hundreds of young citizens. Meetings are set for Sunday evening at 6 30 with separate groups on north and south sides and multiple committee sessions to finalize organization plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Young People
Young Peoples’ League
J. W. Ault
Community notices and family gatherings listed
Sunday gatherings planned on the south and north sides with church meetings at First Baptist Church and public committees named for publicity programs enrollment and ushers. A birthday party for Janie Barkins was held with many relatives attending. The Brown family of Preston County announces their 35th annual reunion at City Park Reedsville on September 7 with prizes for longstanding members, farthest distance, oldest married couple, and youngest grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Mis
J. W. Ault
Clyde Riehman
Wallace Murphy
Harry White
Wilda Knight
Dorothy White
Virginia Mettler
Rosa Moats
Frances Shay
Lila Miller
Catherine Leamon
Zeppa Miller
Evelyn Summers
Evelyn Tapp
Louise Randolph
Alma Sayre
Velma Cather
Harry Fleming
Robin Richman
William Fisher
Robert Morehead
Preston County
Reedsville
Bud Warwick Makes Catch of Big Fish
In Newburg on August 28, Charles Bud Warwick caught four salmon weighing nine and a half pounds and measuring 22 inches in Cheat river above Edom near Rowlesburg during a camping trip with friends Dwight Wiles Rowlesburg, Maryl Densmore Edith Gibson Tom Pendergast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburg
Charles
Bud Warwick
Cheat River
Edom
Rowlesburg
Dwight Wiles
Maryl Densmore
Edith Gibson
Tom Pendergast
Charles Warwick
Donie Bush Resigns as Pirates Manager
Donie Bush tendered his resignation as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates to President Barney Dreyfuss. Jewellens was named acting manager. Bush, who led the Pirates to the 1927 National League pennant, cited no ill will and said he simply decided to quit after a poor Eastern trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Donie Bush
National League Baseball Club
Barney Dreyfuss
Dreyfuss
Jewellens
Bush
Rumper
Pirates
Indianapolis
Bill McKeehnie
Yankees
Dreyfus
Birth Announcement for Trimble Baby in High Arrest
Mr and Mrs Hi A Trimble of High arrest are the proud parents of a baby girl born Tuesday Aug 27. The little one has not been named yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. A. ‘Trimble
Death Takes Another Last Man's Club Member
St Paul Aug 28 Last Man's Club member John Goff 86 of St Paul has died at Fort Snelling Veterans Hospital leaving only Peter Hall 91 of Atwater and Charles Lockwood 89 of Chamberlain as survivors. The group formed in 1885 after 34 members of B company first Minnesota pledged mutual comradeship to endure until death. The trio once opened a wine toast together rather than let one drink alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Last Man's Club
John Goff
Organization of
Veterans' Hospital
Fort Snelling
Stillwater
First
Minnesota Regiment
Bull Run
Peter O. Hall
Atwater
Charles Lockwood
Chamberlain
Band Members to Meet at Grafton High School
Principal Tomlinson of Grafton high school calls a 7 30 PM Thursday meeting for past band members and potential joiners, including seventh and eighth graders. He notes strong plans for next year, and aims to have the band organized when school opens September 9. He also met gridiron hopefuls, planning football training beginning September 2 and scheduling registrations and a physicals exam with Dr. F S Suddarth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. M. Tomlinson
Grafton High School
Tomlinson
F. S. Suddarth
Message Of Preparedness Sent Against Conflicts
In St Paul on August 28 Patrick J Hurley assistant secretary of war prepared a message for the 30th annual encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The message urges cooperation with President Hoover to maintain a complete defense and to survey defense needs with a view to replacing obsolete equipment with the latest military science products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Patrick J. Hurley
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Messare
Hoover
Liquor Found in State Penitentiary Case Shocks Officials
Wheeling reports an incident at the state penitentiary as Dr. L M Robinson warden and Sheriff George Dorsey face scrutiny after liquor is discovered inside the prison grounds. Details are sparse but investigation was initiated to determine how alcohol entered the facility and who was responsible. The event raises concerns about security and oversight within the penitentiary system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
L. M. Robinson
George Dorsey
Liquor Smuggling Suspected at Prison as Officials Probe
Investigators review source of contraband liquor found inside the penitentiary. The conference stems from discovery of 12 gallons hidden in the facility. Warden and sheriff suspect former convicts aided in smuggling to inmates.
Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Parsons Case
A six man jury could not render a verdict in the case of Orland Parsons after arraignment by Magistrate John L. Wittman. Charges included possession of home brew. other charges were postponed to the October grand jury. Parsons was arrested near Knottsville pike by State Trooper H K Debendarfer, Sheriff W J Mays, and Deputy R T Travis. Authorities found bottles of brew, mash, and wine near the residence. Summerville represented the defendant. James Malt prosecuted for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orland Parsons
John L. Wittman
Parsons
H. K. Debendarfer
W J. Mays
Sherif R. T. Travis
Knottsville Pike
Summerville
James
Funeral for Mia Ada Martin Haislip Amid Service
Funeral services for Mia Ada Martin Haislip 39 were held today at 2:30 PM from the residence with Pastor A. Barelow of Andrews M E Church officiating. Interment followed in Bluemont Cemetery. Haislip had suffered organic heart disorders and was known in Grafton for church work and choir singing. Among out-of-town mourners were brother-in-law and sister Mrs B Z Holvenfot of Burgh, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tin and family of Wheeling, Leonard Ha Wheeling, Mr. and Mrs. Wi Bartlett of Martins Ferry, Harold, Wilbur and families of Cumberland, Donald of Cumberland, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haislip of Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Ada Martin Haislip
A. M.barelow
Andrews M. Hy Church
Bluemont
B. Z. Holvenfot
of Burgh
Sis Law
Charles 3
Tin
Leonard Ha Wheeling
Wi Bartlett
Martins Ferry
Harold
Wheeling
Wilbur
Cumbersland
Donald
Cumberland
Inlaw
Robert Haislip
Lumberport Bank Closed Amid Reserve Shortfall in W V
The Lumberport Bank in Lumberport near Clarksburg West Virginia was closed today by the state banking commissioner due to depleted reserves and failure to meet legal requirements. Deposits totaled about 193 846 with last published resources around 315 946. The state said no other banks were affected and attributed the failure to depressed regional business conditions. The bank organized in 1908 with capital of 50 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Lamberport Bank
H. A. Abbott
Lumberport Bank
W. L. Horne
A. B. Forman
Coral Parrish Returns From Vacation Trip
Miss Coral Parrish a society leader of the Grafton Sentinel returned today from an extended vacation trip in eastern cities including Philadelphia Baltimore and New York City The trip lasted about two weeks and Mrs Parrish was away during that period
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coral Parrish
The
Grafton Sentinel
Miny Parrish
White
Miss Parrish
Tatiana
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New York City
Saan
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Coral R. Parrish
Eastern Star
Naomi
Valley Inn
Mack
Valmont
Valley Inn Road House
Willard Brown
Earl M. Smoot
Charles Ashby Short
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Newburg Wich
Mr. Hare
Charles Hare
Morgan— Town
West Virginia University
Northview Junor High School
James Metcalf
Ida Sparr
Della Davis
Rose Horchler
Will White
Detroit
Mr. White
Robert White
Frank Frazier
U.of
Harter
E. F. Nutter
DT. A. Ayersman
J. A. Stuck
Nellie
Calhoun
Homestead
Day
J. A. Deck
GF. Kennedy
Halslip Street
A. G. Blue
Webster
Ralph Newton Ternoon
West Fork River
Gwendolyn
O. B. Clemm
Mont
Pany
W. B. Grimm
Jehildren
Louise
Robert Ea
Ward
Alice Reese
Yetta Cassell
Charlotte Fawcett
Barbara Jean Baker
Bert Nuzwin
New Martinsville
W. Alexander
Yates Avenue
Scranton
Dowell Hughes
W. J. Curry
W. BA
J Starcher
Mary. Hines
Worth
Ralph Sapp
J. W. Smith
Harold Waller
John Knight
Wilford Street
Josephine Harter
Imelda Deegan
West Union
Minnie Warder
Lottie Warder
Pruntytown
Mary McLaughlin
Selah M. Mauller
W.boyd ‘Street
Stubenville
Associated Press
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindberghs
M. V. Tucker
Taylor Church Council
Janie Barkins
W. H. Wittman
Blue‘vite
Miss Barkins
Ruth
Virginia
Pratt
Ada
Jos Robinson
Thomas Rogers
Kitty
Nancy Nye
Dorothy
Ennsler
Geraldine
Maxne Phillips
Thomas Shatter
Ernest
Jacob
Herman Price
Martha
Alice May
Alfred Austin
Betty Jean
Eleanore Bailey
Juanita
Margaret Rogers
Helen
Charles William Barkins
Bud” Warwick
Pittsburgh Ball Club
Gerrit J. Diekeman
Michigan
United States
Netherlands
Last Man’s Club
Haislip
Lamberport
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