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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1937

Page

3

Yuletide dinner and holiday plans in Brinkman hall

Members and guests of the Quota Club observed a Yuletide dinner at Brinkman hall with 12 members and 6 guests, a mini tree, holly, and carols. Attorney O E Wyckoff spoke on The Spirit of Christmas, with Lloyd Nuzum and Grace Brinkman providing music and gifts exchanged at the end. Also reported is the Knotts McDaniel wedding, Opal Marie McDaniel and Leonard Burns Knotts wed December 18 at the McDaniel home with Rev Elmer Wilson officiating and a wedding supper served.

Quota Club Brinkman Hall O. E. ‘Wyckoff Lloyd Nuz ‘Um Grace Brinkman Lucas Dairy

Seasonal Social Calendar and Club Notices

A December social calendar lists a Christmas program at Knottsville church, a G P A meeting with carols for shut ins, and several holiday gatherings. The Woman's Benefit Association meets in Redmen's hall for gift exchange and a covered dish supper, the Daughters of the American Revolution hold their Christmas party at Mrs John N Tregellas home, and a Mission Circle meeting is postponed to December 30 at Mrs Luther Reeses home. Bridge club notes show Edward Thomas hosting a turkey luncheon with gifts exchanged. prizes to Mrs William Murray and Lynn Faulkner.

Knottsville Woman's Benefit Association Redmen’s Hall Daughters of the American Revolution John N. Tregellas Washington Street Mission Circle of the First Baptist Church Luther Reese Bridge Club Edward Thomas Jean Murray Walnut Street William Murray Lynn Faulkner

Local Notables Share News From City and Surroundings

List of residents including Mary Thomas Dorothy Sapp G Bartlett Jr and others called to Columbus for ill ness of John a former Pennsylvania railroad conductor. Bill Frey at Alfred University. Richard Bord visiting from Potomac State College. Multiple students home for holidays and hospital updates including Robert Coole discharged and Ann DeLoach admitted for observation. Birth announcement for eleven pound David Nelson by W E Shultz and wife formerly of this city now in Madison Virginia.

Will Carder East Main Street Joe Carder Walters Street Columbus Ohio John Pennsylvania Railroad Bill Prey W. J. Frey McGraw Avenue Alfred University Alfred N. Y Richard Bord Potomac State College Glen Bord Alice Margaret Holt Betty Bord Harold Knight Bob Davidson Dick Davidson Dick Dean Tra Allen Stine James Hoffman James Robinson Charles Robinson Robert Coole Tunnelton City Hospital Ann DeLoach Keyser W. E. Shultz Madison David Nelson Shultz The Sentinel

Ten Liquor Items Cut in State Action

Prices of ten items on the state liquor list will be reduced January 1 with cuts from five to fifty cents. Eight reductions are on whiskeys, one on a cordial, and one on a bonded whiskey, announced by Commission Chairman R. E. Kelly.

Charleston R. E. Kelly

Five Letter Will Held Valid By Aurora Court

In Kane county court at Aurora a five letter will dated in the estate of Joseph Horvath was upheld as valid. The scribbled sales slip fragment states simply Give my wife my money and disposes of the $2,500 estate. The ruling confirms the document's legal sufficiency despite its brevity and casual form.

Aurora Court Aurora, Til Kane County Joseph Horvath Aurora

Wild Gas Well Blaze Baffles Firefighters in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on December 23 an immense gas well blaze baffled El Segundo oil field experts. A 200 foot flame tower roared as they attempted to dynamite the well out of existence. The Richfield Oil Co. gasser burned 60 to 70 million cubic feet of gas daily, causing losses estimated at $100,000 in derrick and drilling equipment after ignition from friction yesterday following Tuesday blowout.

Los Angeles el Segundo Richfield Oil Co

State Capital Offices Close For Over Holiday

Charleston December 23. Some state offices operated on a skeleton basis today while others were closed for the Christmas exodus. Several offices preceded the holiday shutdown with staff parties. In offices where service is required by statute, small stalls were kept open until tomorrow night.

Charleston

Debtors in Detroit Get Court Break Amid Christmas Hope

Detroit court relief grants debtors a reprieve during the holiday season. The move eases financial strain for residents amid mounting pressures, signaling a temporary cushion ahead of year-end obligations. Local officials describe the measure as compassionate, aiming to stabilize households facing debts.

Eviction Notices Delayed Until After January 1

Common Pleas Judge John B. Watts ordered no garnishments or executions before January 1. The message routed to camp describes a Yuletide welcome for about 20,000 men and a few children without home comforts. On Christmas Eve occupants will gather for caroling, gift exchanges, and village entertainments.

Common Pleas John B. Watts

Tampa Trailer City Embraces Holiday Air Across Florida

A Christmas mood filled about 400 trailer parks in south and central Florida as wreaths adorned mobile homes and trucks carried bundles of cards and packages. The scene captured a festive coast to coast spirit in December.

Tampa Trailer City Fla Florida

Huntington C and C SI to Close Shops for Nine Days

Officials of the Huntington and Ohio Railroad company announced that the Huntington pair shops would close for nine days beginning Christmas. About 1,000 employees are affected.

Huntington W. Vaw The and Ohio: Railroad Company

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