Editorial about city election plans and power balance in Grafton
An editorial in installments critiques Democratic candidate Willhide for unclear plans to implement his platform if elected. It argues real city governance requires mayor and two commissioners, not a one man rule, and notes past criticisms of Knotts Newcome and Hinkle. The piece previews continuation tomorrow.
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Vidtah
Willhide
Knotts
Newcome
Grafton
Latrobe
Wilford Street
Wilford
Hinkle
Willshide
Teece
City of
Willnide
Democratic
King
Appoint Local Heads For Salvation Army Drive Opens Meeting Tonight
Chester A Huff announces captains for Salvation Army campaigns in the Men's and Women's Divisions. Teams cover Rotary, Kiwanis, Ellis Lodge, Eagles Lodge, and city sections with captains named. A mass meeting at Salvation Army Hall 127 East Main begins at 7:30 PM with Bartlett presiding and no fund solicitation. Public invited to attend for instructions and campaign supplies. Grafton hosts as regional headquarters with county reach.
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Salvation Army Drive
Chester A. Huff
Salvation Army
Rotary Club
H. R. Fetty
Kiwanis Club
A. W. Dean
Ellis Lodge
John Boylen
Eagles Lodge
Wilbur Shingleton
Walter Beall
W. R. Williams
West Side
L. J. Lear
Fetterman
Fannie Holden
South Side
F. S. Smith
Blueville Station
Earl Stimson Jr
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Wheeler C. Bachman
Carr China
Salvation Army Hall
East Main Street
G. T. Bartlett
Bartlett
Taylor
Grafton
Sister M Petronilla M A dies at St Marys Hospital
Sister M Petronilla M A principal of St Augustine high school died yesterday evening in St Marys hospital Clarksburg. Remains lie in state at St Augustine Church from 1 PM today until after the evening service. Pupils will guard the body. Services by Rev M J Hannon at 7 30 PM this evening. High Requiem Mass at 9:00 AM Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of Divine Providence
West
Washington Street
M. Petronilla
St. Augustine High School
St. Mary's Hospital
Clarksburg
St. Augustine's Church
St. Augustine's School
M. J. Hannon
Former Resident Dies At Bridgeport Home
Mrs. Mattie Shrader 66, formerly of Grafton, died after a ten day illness at her Bridgeport home. She was the widow of Edward W. Shrader and cousin of Mrs. George Welsh of Ross street Grafton and J N Haddix of Grand street this city.
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Bridgeport
Edward W. Shrader
George Welsh
Ross Street
Grafton
J. N. Haddix
Grand Street
City
Remains Forwarded for Final Rites in Kentucky
The remains will be forwarded to St. Anne's Convent in Melbourne Kentucky for final rites. The Lynch Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anne's Convent
Melbourne
Kentucky
Lynch Funeral Home
Death of Baltimore resident Arthur DeMoss noted
Word came this morning of the death of Arthur DeMoss formerly of this city now of Baltimore Md Funeral services were held March 4 He survived by a husband who was born here in Grafton and works as a house detective at the Emerson hotel She was a sister in law of Mrs E M Moore of Wilford street
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Arthur DeMoss
Baltimore
Grafton
Emerson Hotel
E. M. Moore
Wilford Street
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