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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1928
Page
3
George M Putnamy of Concord New Hampshire received the first distinguished service award from the American Farm Bureau Federation at the annual convention in Chicago. The award is presented annually to a person rendering great service to agriculture during the year.
The article notes Christmas trees and lights in several Virginia towns and beyond, with eight pines lit by December 6. Shoppers are urged to buy early as stores extend hours toward Christmas Eve. Rain clears to colder weather, with expectations of snow boosting holiday buying and cheer for residents and visitors.
Virginia Transportation Company plans to drop Bartlett station for Grafton Clarksburg routes while continuing to use Bartlett for other lines to Flemington Astor Simpson and county centers. Officials say the railroad owns the Main and Bridge street garage which could be used for bus repairs storage and ticket handling at the depot. Plans remain tentative with no court ruling yet on route rights and no definitive decision by the road commission.
Community announcements cover a high school operetta Miss Cherry Blossom at Fairview High School auditorium with Miss Mildred Bartlett and Mrs Gary Bartlett directing music classes. Also Lady Aid Society meeting at Mrs Mia Morans and Now and Then Sewing Club Christmas party at Miss Nina Sturms with several members and guests. Grand Army of the Republic and Womans Missionary Society meet with officers present and new members added. Philippi visit by state officers and Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic representatives.
Robinson Warder and Robinson filed an assumpsit action in circuit court against Allie Gaines owner of Gaines Main Street store. The suit seeks 550 in damages for the C C Aler Company an out of state corporation. No other suits were filed today. A reader note asks for a spring hat for Mother Sister as a Christmas gift.
A jumbled kitchen guide features fruit squares, crumble pudding, and Christmas cookies. The recipe text lists light brown sugar cups, chopped nuts and prunes, spices, vanilla, and butter, with baking steps for a shallow pan and a mild oven. It includes decorative tree cookies with Santa boots and Christmastime motifs.
John Rleptel of Vallée Falle visits as business guest with J A Sincell of Clarkaburg and Mrs Jat ney. Several townsfolk, including Matt Cris and Willey Klein, mentioned with guests and daily activities. A short business trip mention by J W C Barnes returns from Washington. Influenza illness noted for John Hamilton of Walnut arrest. Also an ad line for Court Practice Drugs at 220 West Main St.
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