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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1928

Page

3

Christmas Program Highlights At Local Churches

Christmas programs lit up local churches with varied acts. Dramas by pastors, soloists like Sara Bowers and Miss Marguerite Handley, and seasonal carols were performed amid festive decorations. A midnight cantata at United Brethren Church promises more.

Christian Church Uyst Christ Beth Tehem Wilda Koch Juanita Settler Marguerite McMullen Wilma Keller Temple C. J. Howearth C. D. Brown Tone Miller Raymond Marshall Darwin Robinson Lesle Howearth Arthur Poling The United Brethren Church Fred &. Holton Sara Bowers Bethlehem Harri Bara. Bowers Marguerite Handley B. V. Poe Teace H.R. Redinger Jesus Lord R. R. Redinger C. E. Bennett

Pratt Baby Born at Latrobe Street

Mr and Mrs Arley Pratt of 201 Latrobe street announce the birth of a nine and a half pound baby boy named Charles Herbert on December 20. Both mother and child are doing nicely.

Arley Pratt Latrobe Street Charles Herbert

Victor Davis Nabbed For Striking Vehicle

Victor Davis age 22 of this city was arrested by State Troopers J W Wooddell and H K Debendorfer after a collision at Valley Inn around 9 pm. The car driven by Waller White was damaged heavily as the vehicle struck and failed to stop.

Victor Davis Valley Inn J. W. ,Wooddell H. K. Debendorfer Waller White Tonneaux

Local Driver Arrested After Tail-End Collision

Police reported that the driver Davis, who fled the scene, was later arrested at Valley Inn in an alleged drunken condition after a crash near West Main Street. Officers said White and other party members were not hurt. Davis was jailed and scheduled for a hearing this afternoon before Justice Mabel Powell Smith.

White West Maintreet Davis Valley Inn Mabel Powell Smith

Nick Whyte Promoted To Succeed Ray Shaw

Nick Whyte promoted to succeed Ray Shaw in the Patree C. T. Morehead area. Whyte will take similar duties as superintendent in the division. Ray Shaw departed for Wheeling to join General Superintendent James M. Scott's office. Whyte arrives from Clarksburg. supporters in central West Virginia welcome the advancement. Miss Avanelle McDaniel ill at her Washington street home with influenza.

Nick Whyte Ray Shaw Hyte Secre Patree C. T. Morehead Menangeli Iherry Suehan Wheeling James M. Scott Whyte Clarksburg West Virginia Avanelle McDaniel Washington Street

Child Shows Improvement After Toy Throat Incident

Cincinnati child Dee 24, and Frank Brooks 18 months old in an ill condition. Officials say resumption of attempting to remove the toy motorcycle from his throat depends on his condition. The boy was brought from Bluefield West Virginia where doctors said a throat specialist would be needed. He swallowed the tiny toy last Saturday and has had only small sips of milk for nourishment.

Cincinnati Dee Frank Brooks Asco W. Va Bluefield

Boy in Serious Condition After Tube Procedure

A child remains in serious condition as doctors and parents discuss the possibility of a life saving operation following a tube procedure. The report notes hope for a successful outcome.

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Democrats to Hold Banquet for Woodrow Wilson

The Woodrot Chapter of the Daughters of Democracy plans an annual celebration of Woodrow Wilson's birthday with a banquet at Hotel Grafton on Thursday December 27 at 630 PM. Program includes short addresses solos and readings. Tickets cost one dollar. Reservations via chapter mistress M Lila D Love or at the door if space remains. members urged to reserve early.

Woodrot Daughters ‘of Democracy Woodrow Wilson Hotel Grafton M Lila D. Love

Veteran Observes His Golden Anniversary

Pittsburgh observances mark the golden wedding of a Union soldier and a daughter of a Virginia family married at Hoard's Rocks West Virginia on Christmas Day fifty years ago. George T. Rudolph and his wife will host the event, Rudolph said to be among the youngest Pennsylvania G A R members and recently elected department commander.

Pittsburgh Hoard’s Rocks W. Va Virginia George T. Rudolph Rudolph Pennsylvania Veterans’ Organization

Lone robber robs two Baltimore collectors

In Baltimore on December 24 a single thief forced two city collectors to drive for about half an hour while he emptied about $1,000 from their bags. He menaced them with a pistol, climbed in, and ordered, keep driving and keep quiet. He escaped through an alley before officers could be alerted.

Baltimore Ain Store Baltimore v Milton Worthington Charles Bradley

Glorious Betsy at Opera House Tonight

Warner Bros production Glorious Betsy screens at the Opera House with a love story of Betsy Patterson and Jerome Bonaparte. Gowns worn by period belles are reproduced from museum displays in Talimer e and Washington. Alan Crosland directed with Anthony Coldeway scripting. comedy also shown.

Giorinie Bytey Betsy Dolores Costello Taliimere Washington, D. C Warner Bros J Dourse Coma Opera House Betsy Patterson Belle Baltimore Jerome Bonaparte Napoleon Anthony Coldeway Alan Croslana Shere

Valuation Basis Debate Echoes Across Transportation Law

The case discusses excess earnings in Fallon rod valuation and the ICC recapture order. Wickersham defends considering all value elements including replacement cost, challenging the sole use of spot cost of reproduction. The text also notes Lynch and Stephens facing arraignment, with background on Lynch’s regional coal operations and later bankruptcy before residing in Clarksburg.

Wickersham Interstate Commerce Commission Congress Transportaionwer of Ley

Local residents spend holidays with relatives in Hai Settlement

Mrs. Paul B Marsh of Pittsburgh and her husband and son are visiting relatives here for Christmas. Dr Charles Warder and family, Thomas Warder, and other locals return home for holidays. College students and siblings travel to Wheeling and Terra Alta for Christmas with family, while others visit Connellsville and Columbus areas. Mixed notes cover influenza illness, siblings visiting, and travel plans among residents and former locals.

Waunington Kini Robert Ravlin Se. Sr Noel Mays Hai Settlement Paul. B. Marsh Pittsburgh Hare Sal Small C. Fyder Charleston Char! Kimmel West Washington Charlea Cincinnati James Krepps Morsaltwas Erlend W. C. Deegan Aerenadt H Horton Sras Gigries Leersburg Olen Connellaville Pashes le Adelsberger Mix Albert Winn Toledo Ohio Christian Thomas G. Warder Babe U.S. Naval Academy Annaphélis Maple Hugh Warder Charles Steel Eeca Street Virginia Chaxtotteselle Franken Warder West Virginia University Ugh Warder Maple ‘Avenue Ira Myers Jack Myer Michael Murray Wheeling Hubert Parrish Gor Parrish Terra Alta Helen Parrish W. Q. Anvil Philippi Crafton

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