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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1929

Page

5

Christmas Party and Church Program Recap in Newburg

The annual Methodist Protestant Church Christmas program was held with special music, recitations, and plays. A large tree was decorated for the season. Santa Claus attended. Local schools closed for holidays after a Colum bian Literary Society program featuring songs, readings, and Christmas-themed performances.

Santa Claus The Columbian Literary Society Rose Mary Marcus Carl Murphy Reding Earl Boylen Mary Laurence Helen Ashby Mary Cox Arthur Warnick F. C. Conley Strader Phares

Taylor County Post 12 Seeks 200 New Members

The American Legion Taylor County Post No. 12 pushes a year end drive aiming for 200 new members, surpassing a nine member lead over a 175 quota. Last year saw 159 members. the next meeting is January 8 after the December 26 session was postponed for Christmas. Ex servicemen are reminded that December 31, 1929 is the final date to apply for veterans benefits.

Taylor County D. A Legionaires Ae Ee Litzinger The S. Veterans Bureau

Plans Approved for $400,000 Courthouse and Jail

Princeton on December 26 reports Mer win county court approved laws authorizing bids for the construction of a $400,000 courthouse and jail.

Princeton Merv County Court

Winter Coats and Dresses At New Low Prices

Holiday season sale announces new low prices on winter coats and dresses. Buyers order Easter bonnets and spring ensembles. Racks must be ready to receive upcoming frocks, with space freed for advance spring models and wardrobe updates.

Penney dresses and coats showcase new price group

The passage highlights dresses and coats marked with new prices at J. C. Penney, noting exceptional fashion interest and savings. It mentions afternoon frocks with flaring skirts, moulded hips, higher waistlines, and fur trim coats in straight and subtly flared silhouettes.

J. C. Penney

Christmas relief drive aids needy in city

A coroner’s jury found Lawson acted in insanity. Arthur Lawson 19 is the sole surviving family member during a time of destitution. Salvation Army praised for Christmas relief work with Captain Arnold reporting extensive home visits and donations from Charles O. King and the Federal Bank. The program at Salvation Citadel will feature music plays and fruit treats for poor children.

Lawson Arthur Lawson Maing Germantown Sandatory Salvation Army Arnold Charles O. King Firditional Bank Mis and Latrobe Street Atto J. M. Burdette Ame Legion Monongahela West Public Service Company Salvation ‘Citadel

Officer's Son Continues From Page One

A brief continuation recounts events surrounding an officer's son, with details shifted to follow the earlier page. The report notes ongoing investigation and potential implications for the department. Local authorities declined further comment pending updates.

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Newburg Fred Ore Joe van Zindt Zandt Irs Ishir Joe Club de- Mader Ara Atess al Mertii Henry Boyce Cleota Bird Kerns C. . Stevens T. Fast D. Boyce C. V. Weaver Sun- Anc George Miller Bruceton Mills Frank Lewis Lillith Stevenson T. H. Bell Homestead Grafton Ray Cassady Lilan Minnie Laren J C. Liller John Burke Warren Shaffer C. A. Taylor Joseph Dona Dellasa Howard Tunnelton Miss Frantz A. M. Larue W. Patterson Clarksburg C. P. Plummer Cleveland Ohio Nearton Mills I. Lewis D. R. Annan Donald Fairmont Paris New York J.C. Penney W. Main St Grafton, W. Va Page One Pew Bee
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