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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1928

Page

3

Social and Club News From Mountaineer Council 44

Officers and members of Mountaineer Council No 44 Jr U A M are urged to attend a weekly bikers meeting Friday evening at 7 30 in Webn hall. KY D Club hosts a Christmas themed afternoon with prizes and plans for December 19 gathering. West Main Street Orchestra plays for West Ward Parent Teachers meeting with a Christmas program and luncheon.

Mountaineer Council No. 44, Jr U. A.M Webn KY. D W. R.skinner West Wilford Street Wirst Richard — Willama J. W. Kemple L. V. Boston Wapp Ieee G. W. Welly West Main St Wiest Ward West Main Street AL Er Wrey Grand Street Henry Lyman Lindy Glib Buneo Lypian Hare Cline Gough Dewey McFarland Lizzie McFarland Lendon-H Lin Cirele Zeaas Kennedy Streat Viret Dean John Barton Payne Elizabeth Handley Heech Street Blue Monday Bridge Club Rlus Monday Bridge Club Ella Pearle Rogers Loveland Rena Primgwon Francis Evans Shige Helena ‘Tiet Ney Helena Tierney Eva Gerki Glenn Miller Mars Pendergast Helena Pendergast Alta Sob Agnes Warne

Birth Announcement for Ann Maude Simmons

Me and Mrs Walter Simmons announce the November 27 birth of a seven pound baby girl named Ann Maude. It is their second child. Mrs Simmons was formerly Thelma Mason. Mr Simmons works for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.

Walter Simmons McCrory Building Ann Maude M Simmons Thelma Mason Simmons Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company

Personal notices mention sisters' illness and travel

Mrs G Biron left for Cumberland to be at her sister Mary Breedlove's bedside. Lt Wilson departed for Lost Creek to be with her daughter Mrs T Shingleton. General B W Scherr, ultimo ff of the Baltimore and

Overnight visitors and local business calls in Clarksburg

An overnight visitor stays with Mrs P L Holland in Fairmont until Sunday while Mrs Holland visits the F A Prim family on Ona Street. Mrs James A Kelley and grandson Carroll Jr of Holt apartments return from Morgantown. D A Rogues Route 1 attends to business in Grafton. Blanche Guard and A Leuthardt visit Clarksburg. Howard J James prominent attorney is a non business visitor. E J Lamire Sand Ridge near Independence is in the city on business. George Roberts of Auto Sales Co Clarksburg is in town for business.

James A. Kelley Carroll, Jr Holt Morgantown D. A. Rouges Route 1 Grafton Blanche Guard Mis .A. Leuthardt Clarksburg Howard J. James E. J. Lamire Sand Ridge Independence George Roberts The Auto Sales Co

Attorney James Sues Harduian In Local Court

Howard J. James of Clarksburg filed a suit in Eli Court against Albert G. Harduian for James A. and Rena E. Preston. No bill was filed and the action’s nature is unclear. Plaintiffs are residents of the county seat Sin son.

Howard J. James Clarksburg Eliscuit Albert G. Harduian James A Rena E. Preston Sinson

Elks Leader Visited Grafton and Clarksburg Banquet

Former New York congressman Hulbert visited Elks lodges in central West Virginia. He toured the Elks Home in Grafton yesterday afternoon, spent a short time in Elling, then headed to Clarksburg for a banquet last night and a stop tonight. Jay Reefer of Clarksburg and other West Virginia lodge leaders joined the visits, with a reception committee led by Ole B. Wyckell greeting the grand exalted ruler and guests at the Waldo Hotel.

Ryler Murray Wan Hulbert Congress New York Elks West Virginia Grafton Elling Clarksburg Jay Reefer Ole B. Wyckell Leland Price Arch Powell Grafton Biks Waldo Hotel

Dissolution of Warder and Robinson Firm Reported

Jed W. Robinson, a former partner, confirms rumors of the liquidation of the law firm Warder and Robinson, long prominent in legal circles and connected with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Judge In EB, senior member, joined years ago but was not active. he has withdrawn as his federal duties required Washington residence.

Robinson Federal Radio Commission Washington Hugh Warder Jed Robinson First National Tank Hush R. Warder Primner

Many Law Suits Filed in Taylor County Court

Numerous cases were filed in Taylor County circuit court to enter records. Included are the Fenton United Cleaning and Dyeing Company versus C. J. Lynch, two divorce actions by Gene W. Tord against Heller and Amanda Naomi Drainer against Charles A. Drainer, with detailed party addresses. Additional actions involve Commercial Sush and Door I Company vs Excelsior Mantel Co, Industrial Acceptance Corporation, Philadelphia Storage Bakery Company vs Aus Coal Mining Company, Ty v County for damage to East Rosemont lots, and the Federal Land Bank of Baltimore among others.

Taylor County Fenton United Cleaning and Dyeing Company Cincinnati C. J. Lynch Harry Friedman Billy Gene W. Tord Heller Howard Leeens Harry Miiedican Amanda Naomi Drainer Excelsior Mantel Co Assumpsit Ent Warder Wiliam “Arehart Industrial Acceptance Corporation Assump W. P. Samples Robinson Philadelphia Storage Bakery Company Aus Coal Mining Company Ty, Kelley County East Rosemont

Bucklew vs Talbott Case Answers General Declaration

In the suit of E R Bucklew against Charles D Talbott et al an answer was filed to the general declaration.

E.R. Bucklew Charles D. Talbott Et Als

Martial law urged in Magdalena banana strike zone

In Angola Colombia Dec 6 declaration of martial law in the Magdalena banana region was asked by interior and war ministers. Strikers have used violent measures to block others from taking jobs. An exodus of workers is reported as the Ministry seeks mediation without fruit company concessions. Federal troops could be deployed to avert bloodshed if the state of siege is approved.

Angola Colombia Magdalena Council of Te Interior Council of State Ministry of Industries United Fruit Company General Insurance Wea

Britten Move Discussed Seeks Naval Conference

Washington notes a public and private debate began after Chairman Britten of the House Naval Affairs Committee sent a cablegram to Prime Minister Baldwin proposing a naval conference. Commander Xenworthy, a British parliament member, cables Britten urging open interchange of views among independent nations.

Washington Cope Britten House Baldwin England Xenworthy

Anglo American talks eyed for Geneva interparliamentary conference

Commander Kenworthy proposed an interparliamentary Anglo American exchange. Britten, drafting a reply, suggested the Geneva conference in August. The State Department reportedly opposed Britten sending his message directly to Baldwin, preferring formal channels. Prime Minister Baldwin thanked Kenworthy but signaled no immediate action.

Bers Congress Kenworthy Britten Geneva State Department Baldwin Naval Affairs Committee

Miner burned to death as Verdunville dwelling destroyed

In Verdunville near Logan on December 6 a miner, William Kiserforty, was burned to death when a house fire destroyed the dwelling. His wife and children were away visiting relatives. The Pittsburgh express and nearby tracks suffered damage as a suburban train derailed but no passengers were harmed.

Pittsburgh Express Ts Pensylvania. Railroad Pennsylvania Logan William Kiserforty Verdunvilley

Water famine ends in Glenville as pumps repaired

Glenville residents regain normal water service after over a week of shortage caused by an accident at the town pumping station. Electric motors replaced the gas engine that was wrecked and local schools including Glenville State Normal, high school, and other facilities reopened.

Glenville

Broadus Trustees In Meeting In Clarksburg

Clarksburg reports state Broad-a trustees meeting and luncheon with menu details for vegetable soup and veal dinner. The board to be led by Harrison, with Dr Wooster retiring due to health, and new officers and members named including Kemper, Harrington, Johnson, and Lucy Robinson.

Clarksburg Dee Harrison Broad Jdns College Ste Cuun E. J. Wooster Salem E. M. Tomlinson Grafton W. T. Ice, Jr Philipp D. B. Purinton Morgantown

Two Trainmen Injured In Train Collision

Chicago reports say the engineer and fireman of a Chicago and Eastern Illinois suburban passenger train were injured when the train side swiped another. Details indicate the collision occurred as trains operated near Crete, Illinois with injuries sustained by crews. The text includes unrelated recipe fragments about frosting and leftovers mixed in OCR errors.

Chicago Ilinoia Crete, Jr

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