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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1928

Page

3

Loyal Women’s Bible Class Christmas Meeting Reminder

Loyal Women’s Bible Class of the First Christian Church will meet Thursday evening December 6 at 7 40 at Mrs D E Robinsons 115 High Street for a Christmas party and discussion. Members urged to bring a present for the Christmas pie and attend for a pleasant evening.

Loyal Women's Bible Loyal Womens Bible Class First Christian Church D. E. Robinson High Street J.N. Yates Waltut Street Ladies Aid Society Andrews M. EB D. J. Bailey V. Miller A. M. Barlow W. L. Reddick Ona Jeffreys Barlow Join R. Waters A.M. Barlow J. N. Yates Jed Robinson Richard McDade Arthur Yates Lora Rose Ford Ed Robinson Arthur ‘Ites W. ©. Barnes Maple Avenue Leslie Loar Fidelis Club Fir Presbyterian Church Florence Wilkingon Blumont Street Archie Stavely Bers Standard Bearers Society Andrewa M. E Walnut Street John R. Waters

Miss Lynette Ellers Returns Home From Cincinnati Visit

Miss Lynette Ellers spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Cincinnati and has returned to her home. Charles I Sevanage of route 4 attended to business in Grafton today. Hubert Parrish and Lawrence Smallwood were social visitors in Clarksburg last evening. Grant Smith L H Zinn and hur street left for Harrisonburg Virginia to make their future home. Zinn has accepted a position with Sinclair Oil Company. Friends regret their departure and wish them happiness.

Lynette Ellers Cincinnati Ohio Charles I. Sevanage Route 4 Grafton Hubert Parrish Lawrence Smallwood Clarksburg Clarence Doty Charleston Grant Smith L. H. Zinn Hur Street Harrisonburg Virginia Zinn Sinclair Oil Company

Trial of Accused Bomb Planter Opens in Rockford

The trial of Paul Reed for the death of Vernon Plager after a July car bombing opened before a jury. Prosecutors say Reed killed Plager over a romance with Plager's young wife, who testified as the state's star witness. A dynamite bomb caused the blast as Plager stepped on his car start er. A distinguished Hawaii visitor noted Senate impressions just before Congress convened.

Rockford Paul Reed Vernon Plager Reed Plager Hawaii Senate Congress

Shott to Speak at Morgantown WVU Events Friday

Dr C P Shott newly appointed WVU physical education head will address high school students at 2 PM in Grafton and Rotarians and guests at 6:15 PM, with the Boys Work Committee directing. He plans an intramural and interclass program to expand student fitness and citizenship. A London note questions invasion defenses and U S invincibility.

C. P. Shott West Virginia University Grafton Dr. Shott Fred B. Watkins R. Shott

Healthiest Children of Land Picked at Exposition

Chicago dispatch reports a farming themed day at the international livestock exposition with two rural youths earning top honors. Thelma Svarstad of South Dakota won healthiest girl in the United States with a high 9 score, while William Tobias of Birch Run Michigan led the magazine side with 97.4. The youths credit early rising and chores before school for their health, and, amid broader sessions, commissions sought accord on a draft convention with Gov. J Gustavo Guerrero of Salvador chairing a committee and discussions on naval disarmament by subcommittees of the five great powers.

Chicago Ite Ldd State Center Iowa South Dakota Brows County Thelma Svarstad Uniteed States William Tobias Birch Run Saginaw County Michigan Tobias Aireh Run Thelma Aberdeen North State Teachers’ College William J. Gustavo Guerrero Salvador Hugh R. Wilson Switzerland Count von Hernetorp Germany Beeves

Meeting Planning to Control Arms Opens in Hoover Day Climate

A Geneva dispatch notes a parliamentary commission seeking to engage the President-elect in a plan to control war material manufacture. The congressman’s action marks a formal ceremony tied to Hoover Day. Count von Bernstelt is present as a guest of the nation.

Hoover Peru Congress Geneva Commission Udon Count von Bernstelt Germany

City School Report Declares Diphtheria Threat Eradicated

City Supt H R Rice and Dr V S Suddarth report that tests at the state hygienic laboratory show five diphtheria carriers among Central building students. Attendance returns to normal, with about 50 absent today vs 107 last week, and no new cases in ten days. Authorities urge continued precautions to prevent exposure as the near-epidemic is described as wiped out.

H. &. Riceplay Charleston Grafton V. S. Suddarth Central Rice

Northwest turnpike backers meet to close three mile gap

Baltimore hosts a luncheon launching a joint plan by four state business leaders to finish the Northwestern turnpike. Maryland seeks state action, West Virginia aid, and B and O official John J. Cornwall chairs the joint committee. The sole unfinished stretch is a three mile gap between Redhouse and Germantown Md.

Baltimore Baltimore Association of Commerce Northwestern Turnpike Association Chambers of Commerce Chillicothe Virginia Maryland Baltimore Association Turnpike Association A.A. Pickering West Virginia John J. Cornwall Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Redhouse Germanta Md

Dewey Avenue Paving Nears Completion in Grafton

West Grafton residents anticipate completion of improvements on Dewey Avenue as local contractors Withers and Robinson aim to finish a two-block paving project today. Mayor Thomas H. Cather noted the upgrade will replace months of impassable winter conditions and create one of the town’s finest residential roads.

Dewey Avenue West Grafton Withers and Robinson Thomas H. Cather Trebteulan Supe

Railway Contention Over Trunk Line Purchase Continues

Debates persist on the Wheeling and Lake Erie deal with three rival lines alleging criminal conspiracy to rig the trunk line arrangement. Lawyers for the New York Central and Baltimore & Ohio argue the deal is merely ownership awaiting ICC disposition, not control, as they defend the trunk line purchase.

Rna Nes Laude Brown New York Central R. 3 Smit Baltimore & Ohio Wheeling and Lake Erie Pierely Interstate Commerce Commission Wheeling and Lake

City Plans Better Outlet Reach Beyond Rauscher Hill

Proposal outlines expanded outlet access for residents not only along the ravenue but also in western and southern sections of Rauscher hill, aiming to improve service and convenience for more communities.

Ravenue Rauscher Hill

Helping the Homemaker Dinner Menu and Recipes

Menu and recipes by Louise Bennet Weaver cover baked spareribs with dressing, apple rings, sweet potatoes, relish salad, coconut cookies, and pie crust tips. Includes quantities, steps for baking, and serving notes suitable for a six serving meal.

Louise Bennett Weaver

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