Couple wed in Grafton asshifts and engagement news
Ada Marie Reneman of Grafton married James Junior Burkett at the Seventh Day United Brethren church with Rev. E Ray Cole officiating. The couple plans a state trip before settling in Grafton. Engagement announced Mary Shaga of Rosemont to Stanley Regoodsky. Community notices list upcoming church events and club meetings with hostesses and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Marie Reneman
Grafton
James Junior Burkett
Ray Cole
J. B. Breedlove
Burkett
W. E. Benethan
May Burkett
J. F. Breedlove
Charles Shaga
Rosemont
Mary
Stanley Regoodsky
Rose
Elizabeth Turner
Pat Williams
Flemington
F. J. Turvander
Roosevelt Ideals Highlighted at Evening Social in Grafton
President Roosevelt's remarks delivered at 8:15 pm were followed by a social hour with a salad course hosted for attendees including Dorothy Bennett, Josephine Harter, Ethel Jones, Sarah Jones, Mary Keener, Dorothy Proudfoot, Clara Leese, and Belle White. Guests Mary Louise George and Dorothy Douglas head to Washington for a national ghriner's convention. Captain Edna Rosnick of Wheeling visits the Salvation Army service in Grafton en route to Baltimore Emergency Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neason
Agnes Tierhey
Jerry Morgan
Beat Shields
Patricia Madden
Julie
Alfred Dahlinger
Ray Shaw
Louis Ford
Alice Knight
Beatrice Shields
Catherine Madden
William Madden
A. A. Shields
Michael Murray
Alta Rita Madden
Betty Shields
Mary Shields
Nell Tucker
Lucille McCafferty
Carolyn Brown
Bess Robey
Walter Thayer
Virginie Shaw
Jack Donnachie
Russell Riley
Clara Korte
Dana Poling
Ann Korte
Helen Constance Lowe
Mary Frances Keener
Mary Smith
Sara Smith
Helen Moran
Olaf Lawson
Geneva Hilkey
Wilda Knight
Nancy Deegan
Martha Jane Deegan
Katherine Taylor
John Bradford
Charles Thayer
Aletha Copenhaver
Nicholas Sidrow
Marialvena Malone
Katherine Tucker
Mary Katherine Walters
Dorothy Bennett
Josephine Harter
Ethel Jones
Sarah Jones
Mary Keener
Dorothy Proudfoot
Clara Leese
Belle White
Mary Louise George
Dorothy Douglas
National
Washington
Edna Rosnick
Wheeling
Baltimore
Grafton
Salvation Army
Margaret Virginia Gawthrop
del Rea
Shinnston
Koon
Mary Jane
Bonnie Lee Haddix
Dorothy Ryan
Cincinnati
Joseph Madera
Clarksburg
Elizabeth Stern
Dorothy Koon
Margaret Virinia Gawthrop
Pruntytown
James F. Holt
Oakland
Maryland
Willet Reed
Fairmont
Grafton City Hospital
Elizabeth T. Cline
Catonsville
Ralph H. Cline
Maple Javenue
Hospital
Local Social News From Grafton and Morgantown
Mrs G V Wolfe and her two children James and Pattie Ann visit Mrs M J Tucker at 219 Grand Street in Grafton. James Richardson, from Morgantown's lumber yard, briefly visits Grafton before returning there. Justice Jones heads to Washington DC to visit Miss Audra Martin after WVU summer break. Victor Willhide and Mr and Mrs William Murray attend the WVU senior ball in Morgantown, then return to Grafton. B J Fisher of the National Employment Service returns to work in the court house after Charleston trip. Lloyd L Shriver, county superintendent of schools, travels to Neefeber for paving work-related business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia University
Victor Willhide
Yates Avenue
William Murray
Grafton
Morgantown
J.B. Fisher
National Employment Service
Court House
Charleston
Lloyd L. Shriver
Fewbehire
Pavergl
Last Special Term of Court to End June 17th
Judge H. W. Dent issued an order delaying the term and announcing today’s meeting. The special term, scheduled to conclude June 17, continues with court business and procedural actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Dent
Army Workers Plan Meeting to Boost Salvation Army Drive
Campaign to raise 1400 for the Salvation Army in Grafton continues with canvassers meeting Thursday evening at campaign headquarters in the Grafton Banking and Trust building on Main street. Campaign director Mrs Juanita Harden says she will be at the headquarters daily from 4 to 6 pm until the drive ends and reports on progress will be issued after Thursday’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Ae Oclétkih
Main Street
Grafton Banking and Trust Company
Juanita Harden
Shrine Parley Draws Three to Washington Tax Talk
Three delegates attend a Shrine convention in Washington to discuss tax increase proposals and fiscal policy. The session highlights concerns about revenue needs and potential public impact, with attendees emphasizing transparency and responsible stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Estate tax plans spark committee debate and doubts
Teem en asked to keep stance anonymous while discussing a proposed increase to estate taxes. Chairman Hill notes it as a wholesale idea as representatives Sanders and Dingell voice opinions. Britain’s death duties brought in 400 million. US estate taxes may yield about 190 million this year with a 1 to 60 percent range and state deductions. Some committee members question adding 4 to 63 percent atop the estate levy and suggest revising the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
D.wash
Sanders
D.-Tex
Dingell
D.-Mich
Great Britain
United States
Outlaw Gang Continues Rampage Across Counties
Report details a continued series of holdups by an outlaw gang. Boyd Brown, serving life for murder, escaped during a liquor store hold up. Victims Moorely, A. B. Bastin, and J. E. Warner are identified with cash losses. The gang raided stores in Versailles Kentucky as patrols close in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Brown
A. B. Bastin
Casteleton
Lexington
J. E. Warner
Blanchester
Ohio
Warner
Morris
Versailles
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Mildeed Graham
Society
E. Ellers
SOC Tal
Judson Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
C. O. Shay
Ruby Bonafield
Ladies’ Aid of
Andrews M. E
Theodore Patton
Rock Street
Naomi Sunday School
West Main Street
M. E
C. W. Philips
Gfe
Fisher
M. P. Church
B. & O, Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary
Woodman Hall
Ladies Aid Society of
Blueville
Harvey Anvil
Pacahontas
Red Man’s Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Ladies Aid
St. Paul's M. E. Church
Martz Campbell
Beech Street
Woodman Circle
White Rose Grove
Naomi
Masonic Temple
Woman's Home Missionary Society of Andrews
Mattie Jace
Ment. Regoodsky
Frank Regoodsky
Reppert Fuel Company
Alex Goldberg
Gold Pieces
Elkins
Alice Randall Chapter
W. W. G. of the Baptist Church
Roosevelt
Army Workers
Drive
Workers’ Meeting
Beautiful
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Legion Drum Corps
Thunderer
Grafton High School
O. L. Cook
John H. Bradford
Woman's ’Music Club
C. E. Wyckoff
E. Wyckoff
Girl Scouts of America
Florence Wilkinson
Legion
Ruler Cook
Woman's Music Club
Dr. O'Cook
America
Noxzema
Holt's Red Cross Drug Store
West Grafton
All Drug & Department
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