Death of iy Conrad Prefie Shocks Grafton
The Grafton community mourns the death of Iy Conrad Prefie born and raised there, who died in Pittsburgh on March 1 after contracting the doubles disease. The piece recalls local history with Colonel George R. Latham and the historic house, and notes Prefie’s hardware business background and ties to the town.
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Grafton
Iy Conrad Prefie
Pittsburgh
Phil
George R. Latham
Franceska Kaspar Lawson
Cadiz
Beulah Rebecca
D. mi
Holiday vacations in Taylor County schools start December 20
Christmas vacations for both elementary and high school departments of all Grafton and Taylor county schools begin on December 20. The notice notes district-wide holiday break with no further schedule details provided.
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Taylor County
Grafton
Asia Holds Secret of American Prehistory, Scientist Says
Smithsonian anthropologist Dr. Ales Hrdlicka argues American origins lie in Asia via easy Mondgeloid migration across Bering Strait. He reports extensive field collecting along the Yukon and in northeastern Asia, including 60 boxes of material and nearly 800 ivory tools, with a double burial in a stone-lined grave offering insights into Eskimo and Indian ancestry.
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Washington
Alaska
Asia
Ales Hrdlicka
Smithsonian
Tamdras
Yukon
Hrdileka
Bering, Sea
Great River
J. Mary
University
Prague
Hrébeken
Yukon River
School to reopen January 2 across state colleges
It was announced by school executives this afternoon that class work will resume across the country on January 2. Students at Broaddus, West Virginia Wesleyan, West Virginia University and other state colleges will be dismissed at about the same time. Students and teachers will spend the holidays with family and friends.
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Charles W. Chadduck
J. M. R. Fortney
Woolworth
Wehn
Browning and Hamilton Company
Wilson
Congress
America
United States
Broaddus
West Virginia Wesleyan
West Virginia University
Xmas Seals Drive Grows in Graf ton County
The annual Christmas seal campaign, started on Thanksgiving, is advancing well in Graf ton with seals appearing on inbound and outbound mail. The effort fights the Great White Plague, aiding those without hospital or medical care. Taylor County urges local support, led by Quota Club sponsor chair Anna Heflin and members Rhea Fisher Blanche Guard Elizabeth Stuck Hazel Shuttlesworth Bess Elbert Florence Wilkinson Delores Currey Cleo Weston Mauda Bush Harry Greenfield Allie Gaines.
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Grafton
Taylor County
Quota Club
Anna Heflin
Rhea Fisher
Blanche Guard
Elizabeth Stuck
Hazel Shuttlesworth
Bess Elbert
Florence Wilkinson
Delores Currey
Cleo Weston
Mauda Bush
Harry Greenfield
Allie Gaines
Improvement Planned at County Home
Taylor county court members announced today plans for a series of improvements at the county home. A new entrance, extra rooming facilities, modern equipment, lighting, and a heating plant will be considered with cost estimates due Monday. The work aims to complete by January 1 and provide first class accommodations for the aged and underprivileged.
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Taylor County Court
Chas E B. Warder
Warder
New Yorker Praised for Fritzi Scheff Operetta Revival
A veteran impresario Milton Aborn revives Herbert operettas drawing New York audiences. Fritzi Scheff returns to the stage in Mademoiselle Modiste after long absence, reigniting interest in classic light operas and prompting tours of The Merry Widow and others.
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Deming Seymour
Servics
New York
Milton Aborn
Broadway
Victor Herbert
Fritzi Scheff
Fifi
Mademoiselle Modiste
Herbert
Miss Scheff
Keith
Elsie Janis
Fellowship Night at Rotary brings Baltimore and Ohio staff
The Grafton Rotary Club held Fellowship Night with Baltimore and Ohio railroad staff attending. Division officers were introduced by G. T. Bartlett as representatives pledged support for civic projects. Superintendent Gibson promised cooperation in community ventures as he spoke on railroads and commerce. Coach Bob Zuppe notes Army outplayed the Irish, joking about an extra secretary.
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Grafton Rotary Club
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
G. T. Bartlett
Public Relations Department
Taylor County Board of Trade
H. R. Gibson
John Edwards
W. R. Robey
W. C. Deegan
Ralph H. Cline
Rotary Club
Gibson
Bob Zuppe
Army
Zuppe
Five inmates escape from Oklahoma prison
McAlester Oklahoma December 14 five inmates most dangerous in state penitentiary escaped by digging under a wall. Guards and bloodhounds pursued the trail. three men believed in the McAlester area and one report said two rode a northbound train. Tulsa World cites deputy warden Frank Thornton naming James Fletcher Herbert Mooney Allison Ivey Edward Young and J C Fleiman as the escaped men.
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McAfeste
Okla
McAlester
Tulsa
Tulsa World
Frank Thornton
State Penitentiary
James Fletcher
Herbert Mooney
Allison Ivey
Edward Young
J.C. Fleiman
Prospects for truce in Iowea mine strike Rosier
Taylorville Illinois December reports a possible quick truce in a miners strike affecting about 500 workers in the district. Accused leaders are jailed or held on bond as rival unions and United Mine Workers seek settlement. Pickets in Bethelville keep about 400 from working while an open meeting is set for today to end the strife.
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Josephus Daniels
Cornwell
Court House
Wilson
Congress of the
United States
West
Taylorville
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Charles W. Boyd
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Frank Bennett
A. C. Thomas
A. W. Burdett
Homer Selvey
George P. King
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