Christmas Programs and Club Party at Lucretia School
Christmas program by Lucretia school pupils directed by Miss Gladys Mettler and Walter A Wood featured songs, recitations, acrostics, plays and drills. Good Luck Sewing club of Newbury held annual Christmas party with officer elections and gift exchange. Junior Society of the Presbyterian church hosted a Christmas dinner with program and gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucretia
Gladys Mettler
Walter A. Wood
Santa Claus
Good Luck Sewing Club of
Newbury
Ross’Skinner
Fred Horchler
Fred C. Conley
Claire Evans
Clarence Shrader
Ross Skinner
Frank J. Turvander
The
Presbyterian Church
A. A Miller
F.S. Smith
Ann Newham
Betty Newham
Jane
Betty Miller
Nancy Lou Mechling
Janet Tutvander
John Frederick Kramer
Lois Miller
Dorothy Frey
Helen Malcolm
Janey Ridenour
Betty Turvander
Jean Au
Dec 27 Social Calendar and Club Meetings
Local social calendar lists alumni banquet at Andrews ME Church at 6 15 pm dedication of Riverside Drive Field House at 8 30 pm and a New Field House dance at 10 pm with Sam My Kaye NBC orchestra. Toy drive aids Army children. Also sewing club Now and Then Club and Ladies Aid regular meetings with refreshments and upcoming New Year plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H
Andrews ME
Riverside Drive
Sammy Kaye
NBC Orchestra
New Field House
Elks Plan Gala New Year Party on Main Street
The Elks Club announces a members and ladies gala dance to ring in the new year at the Main Street home on December 31. Admission is one dollar per person with free refreshments. Music will be provided by a Victrola cabaret. no orchestra is planned. Members should reserve with the club steward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coulter
Mary Cannon
John Shields
W. P Clark
Idella Carroll
Shields
West
Washington Street
Elks Club
Main Street
Elks
Students Spend Holidays in Grafton Area
Marshall College in Huntington student W T Bolyard Jr arrived in Grafton to spend holidays. West Virginia University students Carl Goodwin Carol Lowe and Robert Deegan also visit Grafton. Emory University student Charles Smith travels via Atlanta. Northwestern University student Richard Dean spends holidays with parents in Kennedy Street. Western Maryland College student Nellie Williams visits Westminster. Potomac State College student Charles Haislip holidaying in Grafton. West Virginia Wesleyan College students Margaret and Clay Robinson visit Buckhannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Bolyard, Jr
Marshall College
Huntington
Grafton
Carl Goodwin
Carol Lowe
Robert Deegan
West Virginia University
Charles Smith
Philippi
Atlanta
Emory University
James Lockard
Grafton Police
A. E. Lockard
John
Palmer
John Matthew
Thayer Street
Clyde Hickman
Richard Dean
Northwestern University
Chicago
Z. L. Dean
Kennedy Street
Nellie Williams
Western Maryland College
Westminster
Maryland
W. R. Williams
East Washington St
Charles Haislip
Potomac State College
Margaret Robinson
Clay Robinson
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon
Fred Robinson
Birds Christmas Carol thrills large Grafton crowd
The Little Theatre of Grafton presented The Birds Christmas Carol before a large audience despite poor weather. Joe Ostroski led as Mr Bird with Janie Cline as Mrs Bird and Virginia Lee Ridenour as Carol Bird. Dickie Watkins and Ruth Mays delivered standout performances. Ruth Batten directed the production to strong reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theatre
Little Theatre of Grafton
Ruggles
Joe Ostroski
Mr. Bird
Carol Bird
Grafton
Ostroski
Janie Cline
Mrs. Bird
Virginia Lee Ridenour
West Side
Jean Murray
Dickie Watkins
Tew Matthews
Leslie Crawford
Ruth Mays
Carol
Ruth Batten
Grafton High
Mayor La Guardia Proclaims Market Protection in New York
Bronx crowds cheered as Mayor La Guardia arrived with Chief Foley to address threats to street markets. He read a proclamation condemning racketeers and pledging support for vendors, while trumpeters played and merchants gathered to load pushcarts with produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronx
Foley
New York City
la Guardia
Artichoke Extortion Scare Reported by City Official
Dealers faced intimidation to buy artichokes from unidentified individuals and sought protection to prevent serious injuries to persons and property. Commissioner Morgan stated the artichoke trade totals about $1,000,000 annually with a 10 percent profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persors
Morgan
Rebellion Plans and Arrests Shadow Mexico Anti Calles Rally
Mexican labor groups prepared a large scale anti Calles demonstration as leaders split over policies. Lagaro Cardenas urged government workers to skip the protest while Morones defended possession of arms as protection. Deputies urged union action if Calles remained in Mexico. Reports said several people were detained on suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nore
Lagaro Cardenas
Aha
Calles
Mexico
Chamber of Deputies
Morones
Calles Federal District
League to form police force for sanctions Jan ten
Paris reports Britain aims to line up a League of Nations police force to support sanctions if needed. A special council session about January 10 could demonstrate the league’s power against violators. France may aid Britain if Italy resists punitive measures, amid recent French troop movements and British inquiries to eastern Mediterranean powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
League of Nations
League Council
League
Italy
Ethiopia
Europe
France
Britain
Mediterranean
Coun
Hearse Wrecked Near Wheeling in Icy Road Crash
In Wheeling a hearse skidded on icy roads causing damage and sending driver Jard Dalrymple to a hospital. Witnesses noted France and Turkey had already pledged aid, while Greece and others indicated intent to fall into line amid the unsettled situation. The incident occurred December 21 with damage estimated at $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tes
France
Amd
Turkey
Greece
Wheeling
Dalrymple
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mildred Graham
Society
Id Army
Turvander
Esther Kunst
Sonny Smith
Nancy Smith
Rosemary Oliver
Harold Kramer
John Ault
Virginia Newham
Mechling
Fred Haymond
Sammie Camden
Mary Wagoner
Ina Sturm
Minnie Stilwell
Charlotte Bloom
Grace Louden
Lula Evans
Nina Sturm
Elva Gough
Pearle Poling
Newton Camden
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid Society of the
Blueville M.fe
Vva
Sentinel
Pers
West Main St
Thelma Todd
Hollywood
Thelma Tosid
Pasquale de Cicco
May Whitehead
Regidaire
Frigidaire
Geneva Motors
Wonongahela
Turner
Norge
G. W. Loar & Company
Orgork
Rooked Cross Pharmacy
West Grafton
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