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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1927

Page

3

Quiet Graton wedding and holiday events reported

Mary Margaret Sommerville reports a quiet local wedding in Gratton and details of social events and dances. The ceremony united Miss Margaret Johns and Mr. John Pitzer with officiating minister Rev. Craix. Plans for a Woodrow Wilson birthday reception and Christmas dances at Elk and Moose venues are noted along with a Sunday school program at West Main M E Church.

Grafton Bill Noll Joe Hergert Tse Genevieve Anderson Grff High Hatters Orchestra Edlgar Tucker Fet Onk Atendance Thn The Sentinel Chestra Archibald Moore the Sentinel Johns Pitter Wiliam ‘Anderson R Fon Packer Oakland Margaret Gheceke Robert Pitzer Rosé Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Alma Smoot Keyser Carl Turnley Harry Shrader Orlan van Zandt Fairmont Roy Mesksnger

All Dressed Up For The New Year In Rosemont Festivities

A detailed social roundup from Oakland Maryland describes a Christmas stage play with townspeople including the Kerns family in Rosemont, a Grand Army women’s meeting in Red Men’s hall, and several parties. Notables Jeannette Sturm and Earl Kerns wed December 21 in Philippi Rosemont. Ralph Kunst hosts a birthday surprise. a breakfast dance on December 26 features Evelyn and Ruth Welch with Arthur Welch, including decorations, a formal menu, and social guests from nearby counties.

Grand Army Red Men’s Hall Barbour County Josephine Kerns Rosemont Taylor County Evelyn Ruth Welch Arthur, Welch Houie East Knotts Avenue Grafton Mlnson Alice Preiss Ruth Turner Melba Waters Lucille McGafferty Clara Vennett Eloise Kerr Geraldine Morgan Margaret Vogeding Emma Annis Thayer Evelyn Welch Charles Thayer Rufus Holden George Hechmer, Jr Charles Watkins Lohm Kunst Charles Witmorth Paul Newlop Joe Grinnan Ira Meyers Arthur Welch John Howard Martin Shidnston Norrie Greitmer Clarksburg

Christmas Program at St Matthias School Delights Church

Children at St Matthias Episcopal Church School presented a seasonal program on Christmas afternoon featuring Miss Etta Ambler at the organ and Charles Steel Jr. on violin, with recitations by Mary Emily Sommerville and Fanny Belle Sommerville among others. The Valley Inn hosted a lively Midnight Dance from 12:01 to 4 AM.

St. Matthias Episcopal Church Etta Ambler Sidney Sommerville Jen Coffman William Oot Charles Steel, Jr Mary Emily Sommerville Beth Jechem Pan Moran Robert_ Sommerville Harold and Margaret Moran Fanny Belle Sommerville Helen Coffman J.C. Ambler Jace

Newburg Christmas Cantata and High School Basketball

A Christmas program titled In Davids Royal City was staged in Newburg High School auditorium by Sunday School members from four churches. The event, led by a church committee, was a first of its kind in town and deemed a success. The high school team defeated the alumni 15 to 10 in the first basketball game of the season, with listed players for both squads. Various local residents were noted as visiting, traveling, or ill during the Christmas period, including families from Homestead and Pittsburgh and Navy recruit August Horchler visiting his mother.

Newburg David's Royal City Charles Geldbaugh Chas. Geldbaugh Mildred Strader Ross Skinner Willian Mar High Schobl Edward Pendergast Freddy Fromhart Wallace Fromhart Earl Gustkey Chas Baylor Richard Rizer Vincent Fromhart Arthur Baylor James Dillosa Ketina Burke Calhoun Homestead L.A. Deck Clarksburg John Goldbaugh Lester Bricker Barbara Pittsburgh J.L. Gelabaugh August Horchler U.S. Navy Hampton Roads Rose Horchiler Kart Smith Grafton Ben’ Bias Howard Frazier Harriet Annon Wil Tom Larue Potomac State College Keyser

Los Angeles Dirigible Hunted After Message Lost

The Los Angeles dirigible searching for the Dawn reported at 6 am off Chatham Mass en route to Sable Island. Cloud cover rose to 1200 feet with no rain. officials said this altitude could aid observation, but heavy precipitation could force a landing. Mrs. Grayson’s safety was hoped for by her father A J Wilson.

Sable Island Grayson A. J. Wilson Los Angeles Navy Department Chatham Mass

It Pays Dividends With Our Superior Wet Way

It comes natural to us to be polite but at that word it pays dividends. Our superior wet way sure charm you. Our methods of doing business will also make a very proper appeal to your sense of economy.

Population figures for midwest cities from page one

Estimated populations list several cities by class and specific figures. Dayton 180,700, Youngstown 169,400, Canton 173,300. Huntington 65,000, Lakewood 62,200, Portsmouth 60,700. Covington 58,700, Wheeling 56,208, Charleston 63,400. Lima 48,700, Lexington 48,100, Hamilton 48,770, Portsmouth 40,500.

Dayton Youngstown Canton Huntington W. Va Lakewood Portsmouth Covington Wheeling Charleston Lima Lexington Hamilton

Community programs and schedules at the public library

The public library remains closed until Tuesday. The Woodrow Wilson Chapter Daughters of Democracy hosts a memory program for the late president at the Community Center with music. Kiwanis luncheon at 6:30 pm and Auxiliary semi monthly hikes. Boy Scouts plan a trip to Indian caves along Tygart Valley River with contingents meeting by 10 am. Gym schedule lists Intermediates and Cadets throughout the day.

Woodrow Wilson Daughters of Democracy Kiwanis Club Shereeton Tygart Valley River Ceell Bridge Camp Y-Rator Recreation Five Jed W. Robinson Hoy Garr China

Charity spirit aids the needy this holiday season

The Salvation Army did great work caring for the poor during Christmas. The old truth remains that it is more blessed to give than to receive, as people strive to help those without and make them more comfortable through tireless effort.

The Salvation Army

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