Bride and groom unite in St Augustine Church ceremony
Miss Mary Redwat hers becomes the wife of Mr. Jore Stillwell at St Augustine Roman Catholic Church on Washington Street. Rev. Mannon officiated with only immediate relatives present. Mrs. Stillwell and attendants wore formal attire as guests enjoyed a three course breakfast at the bride’s home. The couple will honeymoon briefly and reside with the bride’s parents.
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Mary Redwathers
James Deegan
Cruise
Mary Jo Hehnert
Avzen Ward
Joven Waters
Tate
Mrs. Stillwell
John Waters
West
Washington Street
St Augustine's High School
Bell Tele Uone
Stillwell
Flora Stillwell
Warder Avenue
Grafton Hish
Red Cross
K P Lodge Holds Annual Decoration
The Friendship Lodge of the Knights of Pythias held its annual decoration of the graves at Bluemont cemetery. Members assembled in Castle Hall at 2 pm and traveled by auto to the cemetery where speeches songs and prayers honored deceased members. A list of the honored includes G W Williams J F Brower S K R Hamilton D O Myers and others.
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Friendship Lodge
National Order of Knights of Pyris
Bluemont Cemetery
Castle Hall
Main Street
Pythian Sisters
Guy D. Haymond
Erica the Beautiful
George W. Williams
John FB. Brower
Sam KR. Hamilton
David 0. Myers
Rogers
Henry Hedrick
Chas
W. Newton
M. M. Barrett
Noah Fitro
Benjamin
Mrs Kaufman Dies After Two Weeks Illness
Mrs Anne Gillian Kaufman wife of Dr J J Kaufman of 315 Maple Avenue Grafton died at home Sunday morning after a two week typhoid fever illness Friends and relatives mourn her long service to Catholic Daughters Chatter and Stitch Club and other groups She was born April 1883 in Wilford Street Grafton Her funeral is to be held at St Augustine Church with burial in Mt Calvary cemetery Attending relatives include M J Welch Cumberland Md Mrs Anne Gilligan Watson and Mrs Bridget Lynch Wilmington Del among others
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Anne Gillian Kaufman
J. J. Kaufman
Maple Avenue
Grafton
Kaufman
M. J. Welch
Cumberland
Eufman
Apri
John J
Eliza Jana ‘Gun Gilligan
Wilford Street
S. L. Poe
Gratton
Pittshursh
Lloyd Shackelford
Shackelford
Buckhannon
Ton
J* Y
Majic Avenue
Order of Catholic Daughters of America
Chatter and Stitch Lewins Club
Kan
Awa
Mal
Anne Gilligan
Watson
Bridget Lynch
Wilmington
Delaware
G. C. Post
Tygarts Valley Glass Co Subscriptions Cheer Public Aid
A public statement from the financing committee thanks Grafton citizens for support in the rebuilding drive. A two hour meeting with Mr. B C Stewart on June 12 outlined pledged commitments and potential social closure delays. If another proposition fails Crafton would get first consideration.
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Tygarts Valley Glass Co
Grafton
B. C. Stewart
Stewart
Crafton
T. W. Engle
D. Maymond
A. Lenthardt
G. T. Bartlett
J. H. S. Barlow
C. 0. King
Lurg and Madaline Shackeford Spark Familial Tete a Tete
Lurg and Miss Madaline Shacke ford of Grafton are central figures in a small city social note alongside distant relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lurg
Madaline Shackeford
Grafton
Former Grafton Man Floyd Ayers Dies at 63
Mrs Earnest Robinson and Mrs Charles W Lewis along with Har son Miller return from Parkersburg to attend the funeral of Floyd Ayres 63 a former Grafton resident who died at his home after a lingering illness He was longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employee Survived by wife Adda Val Ayers son Dang Jana daughter Milan Bartlett six grandchildren his mother Elizabeth Ayers and one brother Marcel Ayers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Robinson
Charles W. Lewis
Harson Miller
Grafton
Parkersburg
Floyd Ayres
Ayres
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Wifow
Adda Val Ayerson
Dang Jana
Milan Tiartlett
Elizabeth Ayer
Rurcel Ayers
Services Held for Mr Haislip
Funeral services were held at 2 30 this afternoon from the home at 9 West Knotts Avenue for George Alderson Haislip a retired railroad man who died Friday evening after a long illness. Rev Fred Bishop of Andrews Methodist Episcopal church officiated with the Order of Railway Conductors in charge. Interment was in Hlue Mort cemetery. A large crowd from Grafton and nearby towns paid last respects. He was a prominent Grifton citizen with many friends and relatives.
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Lome
West Knotts Avenue
George Alderson Haislp
Steran
Fred
Andrews Methodist
Grifton
Beautify Bluemont Cemetery With City Stewardship
The proposal suggests employing three men year round to maintain and improve Bluemont with a budget under $3,000 annually. A yearly charge of up to $2 per lot owner, collected with taxes, plus sexton fees and incidental income, could fund a renewal program transforming Bluemont into a cherished urban green space within three years.
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Ely
Bluemont
Embezzler Saws His Way Out of Jail Cell
Louis Reese who was arrested in Wheeling and turned over to Bridgeport on embezzlement charges escaped the town jail by sawing his way out before six this morning. A woman who spent part of Sunday afternoon in his cell is being sought. two saws were found after the escape was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Louis Reese
Bridgeport
Eureka Sweeper Company
Forest Taxes Discussed At State Parley
Charleston West Virginia June 14 Conservation of forests and methods of taxing trees while growing were the main topics at a joint meeting of the legislative tax state park and conservation and codification commissions called by Governor Gore to study tax problems. Dr Fred R Fairchild Yale head of political economy spoke on forest taxation noting no definite plan yet and organizing a federal fact finding commission to recommend economical methods for reforestation. Governor Gore presided and urged cooperation to solve West Virginia tax problems.
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Charleston
W. Va
Gore
Fred R. Pairchild
Yale University
West Virginea
Fairchild
Whiskey seized for army hospital use in Tampa gift
Forty barrels of rye whiskey described as rare liquor and tested at 120 proof were rescued by Major General Ireland, surgeon general of the army, and will be turned over to army, navy and marine hospitals for inmates. The gift was made by the prohibition agent in charge of the Tampa district who captured it.
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Washington
Ireland
Army
Navy
Marine
Tampa
Florida
Huntington Man Injured in 50 Foot Bridge Fall
Fred C. Mourning of Huntington West Virginia, a bridge worker on the Benwood Bellaire river span, fell while hoisting iron from the shore to the river. He suffered a broken arm and leg and internal injuries. He received treatment at Bellaire hospital.
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Huntington
Benwood
W. Va
Fred C. Mourning
Bellaire
Bellaire Hospital
Coal strike settlement forecast sparks wide rumor
London reports circulate that the coal miners dispute may be nearing an end with A J Cook of the miners federation hinting a general agreement may come soon. He warned any eight hour day or wage cut must cover one million men, and some see talk of a secret ballot on hours and pay. Government moves to temporarily repeal the seven hour day for miners are discussed as a possible path to resume work. Public debate continues as the cabinet prepares a decision on security measures ahead of Commons discussions tomorrow.
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London
Sun
A. J. Cook
Miners’ Federation
Lenzane
Cook
Baldwin
House of Commons
Cabinet
Ite Seourre
Community urges overhaul of Bluemont Cemetery grounds
Residents press public action to restore Bluemont Cemetery into a cared for, lawned burial ground. They call for three daily sextons to cut grass, smooth embankments, grade low spots, and create a dignified, park like setting within two to three years.
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Bluemont Cemetery
Grafton
Hizemont Cemetery
Bluebent Cemetery
Harry Chadduck
West Virginia University
Tor
Local social notes and visits from Grafton area
A detailed roundup of residents visiting, traveling, and socializing around Grafton and nearby towns. Mentions include William Beavers and friends golfing in Clarksburg, O M Bartlett recovering from tonsil surgery, Ruth McCombs visiting from Wheel ing, and many relatives and locals traveling to meet families, attend events, or enjoy summer outings.
Senate funds split over Pennsylvanian campaign debts
Washington June 14 A Senate campaign funds committee faced a blind trail as it sought who will repay $90,000 borrowed to cover deficits for the Pepper Fisher ticket in Pennsylvania. Treasurer William H Folwell and Joseph R Grundy testified that citizens and manufacturers were expected to pay, but no specific names were provided. Folwell denied any Mellon family involvement and noted past fundraising for the Harding campaign.
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Washington
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Republican Citizens Committee
Pepper-Fisher
Pennsylvania
William H. Folwell
Joseph R. Grundy
Mellon
Grundy
Folwell
Manufacturers’ Association and
Litizens Committee
King
Utah
Falwell
Grafton Fans Shine At Altoona Speedway Race
Grafton sent a strong turnout to Altoona Pennsylvania for a speedway race. Marc Lewis won after averaging 112 mph. Attendees included Dana Toling Harry Nicola Henry Woehn Harold Moore Wayne Bi Jand Chester Blue Kenneth Dadisman Guy and Howard. Travel by tartos and mobiles. trips traced via Terra Alta Cumberland Bedford and Horseshoe Trail.
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Grafton
Altoona
Pas
Marc Lewis
Terra Alt Jand
Cumberland
Quy _berland
Bedford
Daysburg
Henry Wehn
A. G. Waddell
Philipps
More Trouble Over Funeral in Korea
TokIo June 14 police and gendarmes clashed with a crowd at the tomb of Yi the last Korean emperor during burial rites. Former subjects gathered for the ceremony as the soul was believed to return to greet them. Reinforcements were called, arrests made, and the crowd dispersed amid public disturbances at the alien regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Korea
Seoul
Pai
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Morris
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Ruth Williams
Anna Mercer
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Donald Crawford
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Jefferson Medical College
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C. C. Brown
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Miles Olive Thown
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Haislip
Yale University Authority
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William Hop‘ke
Red” Kersting
Clarksburg
O. M. Bartlett
Ruth McCombs
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Grafton Park
Frank McCue
Staunton
Elkins
Clarence Statler
M. Flanagan
R. V. Smith
Windber
Anna
Clara Smith
Ruth Fostick
Johnstown
L. A. Smith
Christiana Street
Lucille Collier
T. H. Jackson
Shinnston
E. T. Patten
Louise Shrivers
Richard Shaw
Rink Hefner
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Ruther Welch
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Esther Murray
Virginia Holt
Betty Stafford
Madeline Shackelford
P. H. Howell
Baltimore
Henry Rohrbaugh
Shinnston High School
John Knight
Cephas Grinnan
Clarion
J. C. Grinnan
Luzadder Street
W. T. Dolyard
West Union
R. L. Travis
Jean
Mapleaveame
Lioyé Cook
Ian Larksburg
Sten Hoyme
John J. Cassell
Lenaconang
Fred Regar
Iron Wheeling
Strand
Eschamp
Eugene Walters
Vivian
0. C. Noble
Beech St
A. G. Pitzer
South Gratton
W. H. Weaver
Palace
Figohn Terry
Hines
Ada Freeland
Metzner
Treasury
Head
Altoona Speedway
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