Former Local Boy Jack Alexander Weds Ellen Veihmeyer
Jack E Alexander formerly of Grafton married Ellen Veihmeyer daughter of Mrs Mable Veihmeyer of Washington DC on Thursday December 18 at St Marys Catholic church rectory in Hagerstown Maryland The Rev Martin Schmitt officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Argyl Grove of Sharpsburg Phrases describe bride gown and future plans for Alexander who serves with the 121st Engineers at Fort Meade and will resume Army duties after a short honeymoon
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Jack E. Alexander
Grafton
Ellen Veihmeyer
Mable Veihmeyer
Washington, D. C
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Hagerstown
Martin Schmitt
Argyl Grove
Sharpsburg
Fort Meade
Army
Hek Tek Group II Entertained at Christmas Party
Hek Tek Group II members of the Grafton Senior High club were hosted last evening by Lorraine and Betty Jo McAvoy for a Christmas party. A bright tree provided backdrop for games and music, followed by refreshments for attendees including Virginia Newcome and many McAvoy family members.
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Hec-Tek Club
Grafton Senior High School
Lorraine
Betty Jo McAvoy
Virginia Newcome
Bonmie Menear
Avanelle Denton
Louise Collins
Catherine Harter
Dottie Lou Sterling
Dorothy Wolfe
Harry McMullen
Nellie Brumage
Lorraine McAvoy
Gloria Fawley
Mary Martin
Rogers McAvoy
E. M. McAvoy
Nellie Cook
Youth League Christmas Party At First Presbyterian
The Youth League of the First Presbyterian church held a Christmas party Saturday in the church lecture room. The event featured lighting the church Christmas tree, games, and singing. Hosts Jane and Ruth Miller served a salad course as favors were tiny Santa boots filled with salted nuts. Attendees included Janie Ride nour, Ann Newham, Mrs. F. J. Tur vander, Martha Plum, Jane and Ruth Miller, Betty Jean McVicker, Bernard Stutler, Junior Warder, and Clyde Dale Norris.
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First Presbyterian ‘Church
Jane
Ruth Miller
Santa Claus
Janie Ridenour
Ann Newham
F. J. Turvander
Martha Plum
Jane and
Betty Jean McVicker
Bernard Stutler
Junior Warder
Clyde Dale Norris
Skaggs & Co Offers Full Toilet Set Line
Local ad from Skaggs & Co promotes a complete line of toilet sets with every price clearly listed. The notice emphasizes a broad selection and affordable options for customers seeking bathroom fixtures.
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Skaggs & CO
Mountain City council No 49 meets Friday evening change notice
Dec 26 dispatch notes update for Mountain City council No 49 Daughters of America. meeting moved to Friday evening. Also on Jan 5 the Quota Club will meet at 6 15 pm to elect officers.
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Mountain City
Daughters of America
Quota Club
Briefly Told Briefly Told Here For Holidays Second neat
Bernardine Morasco of Fort Knox Kentucky in US Army Nurses Corps spends holidays with father J B Morasco and family. Benjamin M Gerkin and wife announce birth of eight and a half pound son Benjamin Matthew Jr born December 23. Former Marjorie Brestel. Mr Gerkin works for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Private Sergeant Charles Groves stationed at Camp Wheeler Atlanta Georgia spends Christmas leave with parents on West Main street. Betty and Bob Taylor travel to Cincinnati to spend holidays with parents Captain and Mrs Robert Taylor. First Lieutenant Robert Scranage at Camp Shelby Mississippi spends Christmas leave with his parents in Grafton. Private James R Johnson at Fort Dix New Jersey visits mother on Ona street during Christmas leave.
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Bernardine Morasco
U. S. Army Nurses Corps
Fort Knox, Ky
J. B. Morasco
Benjamin M. Gerkin
Benjamin Matthew, Jr
Gerkin
Marjorie Brestel
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Rome
Charles Groves
Camp Wheeler
Atlanta
Mrs
J. A. Groves
West Main Street
Cincinnati
Betty
Bob Taylor
Captain
Robert Taylor
Camp Shelby
Robert Scranage
Camp Shelby, Miss
Grafton
James R. Johnson
Fort Dix
N. J
Beryl Johnson
Ona Street
Freight Loadings Show Increase In Last Week
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad moved 59,514 cars of freight in the week ended December 20, 1941, with 37,760 loaded on line and 21,754 from connections. This is up 8,741 cars from the previous year.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chief Warns About Fires On Christmas
Fire Chief L H Greenwald and the local fire department urge Christmas fire prevention. Do and donts include saving wrapping paper, storing papers safely, careful use of decorations and electricity, and securing a tree in moist earth or sand to reduce fire risk.
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Fire Department
L. H. Greenwald
Bureau of Industrial Conservation
Office of Production Management
Jin
Davis named to Wartime commission by Office of Education
President John W. Davis of West Virginia State College is appointed to the U.S. Office of Education Wartime Commission to help colleges schools and libraries support war efforts and educational needs during WWII.
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John W. Davis
West Virginia State College
U.S. Office of Education
Christmas Fire Safe Practices Warn Citizens
A Grafton fire department message warns residents to inspect Christmas lights for damage and heat buildup, guard trees, unplug plugs, and remove trees after holidays. Do not use candles or flammable decorations, keep exits clear, and avoid placing trees near heat sources to prevent fires during the season. Chief Greenwald calls for community cooperation to prevent fires.
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Fire Department
Grafton
Greenwald
Army Still Needs Cash To Help Needy Families
Salvation Army Christmas fund stands at 155 dollars with 45 more needed to cover all families on the list. Donations encouraged via Captain Melvin Jewett. Doll fund chairman Mrs. Walter Beall reports 52 dolls received, about 30 more required for remaining children.
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Salvation Army
Melvin Jewett
Walter Beall
Army
Chinese Help Continued From Page One
A continuation reports on Chinese aid amid heavy Japanese bombardments with Nippon losses noted. London sources quote Governor Sir Mark Young of Hong Kong reporting on Monday the colony's status and ongoing wartime developments.
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Nippon
London
Colonial Office
Sir Mark Young
Hongkong
Atlantic City Hospital School of Nursing opens admissions
Atlantic City Hospital School of Nursing in Atlantic City New Jersey invites high school graduates to enroll in a three year nursing course. Uniforms and textbooks are provided. The class begins in February. Apply to Superintendent of Nurses.
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Atlantic City Hospital School OF Nursing
Atlantic City
N. J
Sup't. of
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