All Agree on Fact Grafton Due for Boom
Local leaders and business figures discuss the Federal dam project in Grafton. School superintendent Lloyd L. Shriver calls the dam the greatest, most far reaching undertaking of this generation with inestimable material benefits and lasting community impact. Real estate man R M Parrish predicts a 33 percent population rise in five years and big changes in values. A fruit merchant says Grafton’s opportunity has arrived, urging civic boost and hospitality. Justice Ona C Jefferys envisions a bright future and a four year boom leading to economic recovery.
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The
Sentinel
Grafton
Lloyd L. Shriver
R. M. Parrish
Tygart Dam
West Virginia
Ona C. Jefferys
Justice of the Peace
Graf ton to Shine As Population Grows and Dam Opens
The district has faced a prolonged slump yet expects population growth and a flood of investment. Over half of the planned spending will go to Graf ton, spotlighting the city with the dam project and the Hazel Atlas plant reopening.
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Grafton
Salvation Army Christmas Kettles Begin on Main Street Today
Salvation Army unit starts Christmas drive by placing kettles on Main Street. Plans for annual Christmas treat with Santa at the Citadel are announced. A cantata The Tale of Bethlehem will be presented that evening. Major and Mrs. John Campbell outline holiday plans following Captain and Mrs. Arnold's previous year’s work.
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The
Salvation Army
Santa Claus
Bethlehem
John Campbell
Arnold
Fire Chief Warns Against Burning Rubbish In Open Areas
Fire Chief John Warne issued a warning after two rubbish fires in two weeks. He urged residents in Smau ts to avoid burning garbage in open fields due to dry windy conditions that could ignite grass and spread to buildings. He noted carelessness by citizens who burn waste, and urged all precautions to prevent serious blazes.
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John Warne
Smauts
Ware
Two More Transients Ordered Out of City
Two more transients appeared Saturday morning before Mayor Charles O. King for drunkenness. George Dovick was picked up by officers and questioned, with orders to leave the city issued for him as well.
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Charles O. King
George Dovick
Radio Schedule Packed With Network Programs And Singers
A dense listing of radio programming from 6:30 P M to midnight featuring NBC CBS and regional stations. Entries include news, comedy, orchestras, soloists, serials, and variety acts such as Amos n Andy Burnt Cork Dandies Garden Concert and The Lone Ranger. Also notes RCA tube promotion and authorized agent details.
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CBS
Paul Keast
Orches
Red Davis
Buck Rogers
Ezra
Enbc
Boake Carter
Magee Garber
Carson Robison
WGN
Edwin C. Hill
WCKY
Armchair Traveler
WSM
Honey
Josef Patternack
Nbc—Garden
Rosa Ponselle
Andre Kostelanetz
Harry Horlick
Greater Minstrels
Ranch Boys
Earl Burnett
Wayne King
KDKA
National Radio Forum
Emery Deutsch
Grumitts Family
Amos
Andy
Myrt
Marge
Hal Kemp
Jesse Crawford
Kate Smith
Jolly Coburn
KDEA
Buzzy Kounte
Henry King
Scott Fisher
Drunken arrests mark Friday night in city limits
Officer Clarence Silman arrested a intoxicated man in front of Brinkman’s store at 10.25 o’clock Friday night. Officer John Moran detained another drunken treasayed man on Main Street about an hour later. Both offenders were ordered to leave the city by Mayor King.
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Clarence Silman
Brinkman
W. L. Ancher
John Moran
Main Street
King
Unemployed Council to Hold West Hill Meeting
Announcement by Paul Gunn and Earnest Lee says the Taylor County Unemployed Council will hold a rally and meeting at the Dee Run school house in West Hill on Tuesday evening December 4 starting at 7 30. All relief roll members are urged to attend.
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Paul Gunn
Earnest Lee
Taylor County
Dee ‘Run
West Hill
Wendel Road Project Wins State Approval
The Tay lor County FERA board approved the plan for road construction from Wendel to the U S 50 intersection near the White Front roadhouse, following an application filed the week before last.
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Wendel
Taylor County
Fera Board
U. S. 50
White Front
Two County Residents Enter Pleas of Guilty
Two county residents Tom Goodwin and Emanuel Bankhead near this city pleaded guilty in Preston County circuit court to robbing J. L. Feathers of Valley Point of 160 dollars. Sentencing will likely occur Monday after a weekend recess as the court resumes.
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Preston County
Tom Goodwin
Emanuel Bankhead
J. L. Feathers
Valley Point
Elks Pay Fitting Tribute at Grafton Lodge of Sorrow
The Grafton lodge No 208 B P O Elks held its annual Lodge of Sorrow with Hon W Merle Watkins delivering a stirring address on memory and deeds. Four lodge members died in the past year as music and ritual complemented benediction by Reverend Perry J Null and a sequence of solos and glee club selections.
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Grafton
B. P. O. Elks
W. Merle Watkins
Watkins
H. H. Holt
Chaiman
George Hushion
Edward Doll
Henderson
Fred Haymord
John Tucker
Joseph Hussion
Simon Friedman
Ann Tucker
Beryl Gulentz
Philippi
M. C. A. Glee Club
Florence Friedman
Perry J. Null
Advisory Board of Army to Meet School Official
The Salvation Army advisory board will meet a Charleston state representative in the county superintendent's office at the Grafton Bank and Trust building. Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock Major John Campbell said the session will cover important business. Details of the agenda were not learned.
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Advisory Board of Army
The
Salvation Army
Charleston
Grafton Bank and Trust
John Campbell
Salvation Army Center
Toyland Exhibition Opens At Coffman Fisher Store
The Coffman Fisher department store opens its annual Toyland exhibition on the second floor. John Wolfe, the manager, supervised the setup of a large toy display that features wagons scooters dolls games and miniature kitchen furniture in a festive Christmas themed room open to the public all day as they await St Nicholas.
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Coffman - Fisher Department
John Wolfe
St. Nicholas
Relocation Plans Near for G B & O Line Project
W C Gawthney assistant engineer in charge of relocation of the G B and O railroad branch due to the Tygarts Valley Dam project two miles south of the city is in Pittsburgh conferring with A C Clark district engineer. Gawthney has been in Baltimore the past week.
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W. C. Gawthney
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Tygarts Valley
Pittsburgh
A. C. Clark
Mr. Gawthney
Baltimore
Citing Twins With Identical Ills Across Time
A reader asks if identical twins share illness duration and susceptibility. The article cites numerous cases where twins endure the same illnesses in similar timeframes, from whooping cough to measles, and even supportive anecdotes like Trousseau’s twins and Mohr’s heredity examples. It notes that shared health patterns arise from close living and genetic factors, with editor’s note offering medical pamphlets from Dr. Clendenen.
Track relocation undecided as officials withhold comment
City railroad officials stated no announcement could be made about the track relocation yet. A definite settlement of the project is expected within the week. Birth notice: Mr and Mrs J C Marquess of Washington PA welcomed a seven and a half pound baby yesterday. Mrs Marquess formerly Miss Winona Moore of this city.
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J. C. Marquess
Washington, Pa
Marquess
Winona Moore
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