World Day of Prayer meeting postponed to May after illness
Missionary Union of Grafton held an election of officers at the Presbyterian church. Rev Lois Luzader remains president. A A Miller vice president. J W Aut secretary treasurer. W Beall secretary of Children’s Work. C F Sterling secretary of Young People’s Work. A Mary C Fairchild talk on scientific education in fighting alcoholism followed. Brotherhood of First Presbyterian met next with devotions and games. May events listed for American Legion Auxiliary, sewing club, and church groups. Fisher class met at the Methodist church with ten members and four visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Union of Grafton
Presbyterian Church
Lois Luzader
A. A. Miller
J. W. Aut
Walter Beall
C. F. Sterling
J. W. Ault
W. A. Beavers, Jr
Frank Collins
Jesus
George Brinkman
Mary C. Fairchild
Ary
Ue Brotherhood
Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian Church
Robert F.love
William Kimmel
Flower
T. W. Heironimus
F. J. Turvander
Kenneth Teets
Charles Wells
Robert Love
Leland Price
Billy, Fisher
American Legion Auxiliary
Moose Home
W. P. Cannon
East Main Street
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the
American Legion
Eleanor J. Braid
Friendship Bible
First Christian Church
C. P. Metzner
Fisher
Methodist Protestant Sunday School
C. C. Richman
May queen reigns in St Augustine church procession
At a church gathering a June session was renamed a rally meeting with each member contributing fifty cents toward the church obligation. A social hour followed, hosted by Mrs. H R Messenger and Mrs. Raymond McCue, who served an ice course. Little Etta Jean King, seven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G P King, was crowned May queen in the St Augustine Catholic church procession, a highlight of the school event praised as among the most beautiful of its kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Jesus
H.R. Messenger
Raymond McCue
Etta Jean King
G. P. King
St. Augustine Catholic
Youngest Prisoner Phyllis Siler Escapes Fuel Oklahoma Detention
Phyllis Siler, 15, Oklahoma state penitentiary inmate at McAlester, has become a problem for authorities. Serving five years for assault with intent to kill, she escaped twice, from Tecumseh girls' industrial school and the penitentiary. Her husband Leon Siler sits on death row at McAlester for murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Siler
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
McAlester
Klub Entertained by Miss Virginia McDaniel at Lincoln Street
The Klub enjoyed knitting sewing and social conversation Monday night at 8 o'clock at Miss Virginia McDaniel's Lincoln street home. Plans were made for a picnic next Monday with Klub members and their boyfriends. Refreshments included pineapple upside down cake and coffee served by the hostess aided by her mother Mrs Everett McDaniel and aunt Mrs Bertha Newton Hodges. Guests present included Miss Kathleen Gatrell Miss Evelyn Miller Miss Vivian Bunner Miss Sarah Musgrove Miss Norma Westcott and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Newton Hodges
Kathleen Gatrell
Evelyn Miller
Vivian Bunner
Sarah Musgrove
Norma .Westcott
Blanche Gull
Wilma Evans
Marguerite Bailey
Mary Thomas
Miss McDaniel
Mrs Virginia Loudin Dies After Illness in City
Mrs Virginia Eleanor Loudin aged 0 years died at her daughter Mrs George Travis home at 52 West Main Street at 9 this morning after coming from Pleasant Creek for treatment. Born July 22 10 years ago in the county she had lived here since. Survived by husband Linzy Loudin deceased three children Mrs Travis Mrs Grace McDonald Pleasant Creek and French Loudin of Pleasant Creek one brother Charles Crouse of Peel Tree three sisters Mrs Jemima Post Tever etc Mrs Adda Chapman Philippi and Mrs Ethel Post Akron and foster daughter Mrs Catherine Johnson. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Eleanor Loudin
George Travis
West Main Street
Pleas ‘Ant Creek
Squire
Rebecca ‘Ward Crouse
Loudin
Linzy Loudin
Travis
Grace McDonald
Pleasant Creek
French Loudin
Pleasant * Creek
Charles Crouse
Peel Tree
Jemima Post
Tever
Adda Chapman
Philippi
Ethel Post
Akron
Catherine Johnson
Unemployed Group Parks In St. Louis City Hall
In St Louis five twenty five unemployed men and women occupied the relief office after camping overnight. Police opposed and a scuffle occurred when pickets tried to smuggle food to occupiers inside. It marks the fourth such occupation in two weeks as state funds are exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BT. Louis
St.Louis Relief Administration
Plan to Punish Youth Who Kidnaped Himself
IRVINGTON New Jersey May 13 An uncle will oversee justice for a 13 year old who allegedly staged his own kidnapping to elicit a punishment plan. The case centers on a youth seeking discipline rather than escape. Authorities have not released further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
N. J
Boy Runs From Home Sends $20,000 Ransom Note
Detective Michael Halpin said the boy admitted fleeing home and writing a note demanding 20,000 dollars. He returned last night to the home of his uncle Edward Lapp, with whom he lived, after sleeping in a lumber yard, authorities said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Halpin
Edward Lapp
Lapp
Abduction Feel Faked After Bound Wrist Wire Trick
A suspect bound wrists with wire to simulate abduction, police report notes the ruse aimed to mislead investigators. The staged scene raised questions about the motive and timeline as evidence is gathered.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Roe
Billy Fisher
T .W. Heironimus
Fred Haymond
Jand
L. Cather
Coats
Fletcher Scans
G. O. P. Organ
Henry P. Fletcher
Republican National Committee
G. O. P. Committee
Fletcher
Washington
Cleveland
Central Preas
Harry B. Moore
Sarah Haffner
Elkins
City
Jerry Morgan
Ser Chesveer
DR .Chasm Wells Enrarey
Wover McCrory’s
Fountain Cut Rate Drug Store
Grafton, W. VA
St. Louis City Hall
M. E. Lemmon
Walnut Street
Toate
Marvel Beauty
Duart
Charles G. Corbin
Noel Clelland
Grafton Baking & Trust Company
Pittsburgh
Grafton Paint Store
W. Main St
Grafton
Greyhound
Hele Iit
Firat
Greyhound Bus Terminal
Love Drug Company
Cincinnati
St. Louis
New York Chicago
Baltimore
Chillicothe
Los Angeles
Greyround
FORD
Detroit
Universal Credit Company
Gunnar
Evinnes
Columbia
Murapay
Fred Waring
Columbia, Broadcasting System
Fray
Shriver Motor. Company
Pike Street
Grafton, W.va
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!