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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1937

Page

2

Roosevelt White House Christmas Plans Include Two Dinners

Washington December 8 AP Two family dinners and two Christmas trees are planned at the White House this season. Grandchildren will attend the luncheon event with President and Mrs. Roosevelt while another dinner will be held at night for adults. A children's party is set for December 27 with Little Sara Roosevelt and Young Bill Roosevelt among honored guests. John Roosevelt and Anne Clark will attend a December 30 dance for their engagement. Mrs. Roosevelt will assist with decorating four trees including one in New York for the Women’s Trade Union League and two at Hyde Park. Dickens’ Christmas Carol will be read Christmas Eve and stockings opened in the President’s bedroom on Christmas morning.

Washington White House Roosevelt John Sara Roosevelt James Roosevelt Bill” Roosevelt Elliott Roosevelt Anne Clark Boston Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Eugene DuPont Wilmington Del New York City Women’s Trade Union League Hyde Park N. Y

Sleeping Tot Incident Described by Witnesses

Witnesses recount a terrifying scene as debris and bets filled the room. A boy lay crying on a bed, then was lifted and given to Mrs. Albright. Another man, Peeler, believed the ceiling was caving in and said they were stunned by the event.

Anderson

Union Plans Continue Amid Edict Dispute

Union plans progress after a recent distribution of hand pills at the Dearborn Rouge plant, which employs 90,000 at peak. Larry Davidow, union attorney, accuses Mayor Carey of an illegal edict and threatens to file a complaint with Governor Murphy seeking Carey’s removal for alleged misconduct in office.

Dearborn Rouge Ford Carey Larry Davidow Frank Murphy Davidow

Ellers Taxi and Transfer offers diverse hauling and taxi service

Ellers Taxi and Transfer promotes moving and hauling services in Grafton West Virginia. Located at 26 East Main Street the company lists residential phone 895 M and toll free 811 for bookings.

East Main St Grafton W. Va

Child Bride Tragedy in Los Angeles Prompts Local Reactions

In Los Angeles a 22 year old husband and his 15 year old wife Ruby Glick are highlighted as she fights for life after a fatal self-inflicted gunshot following a quarrel over beer. The item notes the couple, vivid with local hospital debate, and adds a public human interest angle with a photo of the husband kissing the injured bride.

Maurice Glick Los Angeles Ruby Glick Central Press

Resignation at Fairmont Clerkship and Big Tax Sale Notice

Thomas F. Wilshire resigns as chief clerk in the city treasurer's office to manage a trucking concern. A sheriff's tax sale for 1937 lists numerous delinquent parcels in Taylor County across multiple districts, detailing land descriptions and redemption amounts with public auction at the county courthouse.

Fairmont Thomas F. Wilshire City ‘Treasurer Taylor

Jefferson school teacher breaks wrist after fall

Parkerburg December report states Mrs. E. P. Elzy, a Jefferson school teacher, slipped on a slippery sidewalk and sustained a broken wrist.

Parkersburg E. P. Elzy Jefferson

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