Marriage Announced for Margaret Wittman Shahan
Mr and Mrs Robert Wittman of Grand Street announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret to Ralph M Shahan at 6 PM Monday May 18 in Oakland MD Rev C A Shilke officiated The bride attends West Virginia Business College Fairmont WV The groom a Grafton High School graduate and saxophonist with the Colonels plans to work in Zanesville OH Also notes Lindy Club and Fidelis Club meetings with local social news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wittman
Grand Street
Margaret
Ralph M. Shahan
Oakland
C. A. Shilke
Lutheran Church
Shahan
Grafton
West Virginia Business , College
Fairmont
W. Va
Grafton High School
Zanesville
Ohio
Colonels
C. Shahan
East Main Street
Social calendar and society notes from local page
May 28 Naomi chapter 12 Eastern Star meets 8 p m. May 28 P H C meets at Redmen hall 7 30 p m. May 26 Men's Brotherhood First Baptist at 7 30 p m. June 1 Women's Benefit Association at Redmen hall 7 30 p m. June 2 Judson Missionary Society meets at Mrs Luella Powell's home West Wilford St. Mrs Powell Edna Definbaugh and Mildred Newton hostesses. Thornhill Nell Haslup and Miss Shepler note marriage of Elizabeth J White of Washington D C to Warren Homer Emens of Toronto Canada in National City Christian church Washington D C at 4 30 p m Tuesday ceremony. Mrs Emens given in marriage by son J Russell White. attendant daughter Emma Jane White. Best man Frederick Emens of Belmont Mass Usher Joseph B Matre of Montgomery Hill Md Reception at 3902 Northampton St. Mr and Mrs Emens will live in Toronto after July 1. Mrs Emens has been active in Quota Club and editor of Quotarian. recently resigned positions. Mr Emens a consulting engineer. K K Klub meets at Mrs Mildred Crane home Leonard St with banter and prizes to Louise Church Pauline Utsinger etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi
Eastern Star
Redmen’s Hall
Men's Brotherhood of the First Baptist Wiinch
Women’s Benefit Association
Judson Missionary Society of the Fist Baptist Church
Luella Powell
West Wilford Street
Powell
Edna Definbaugh
Mildred Newton
Frederick Emens
Belmont
Mass
Joseph B. Matre
Montgomery Hill
Northampton Street
Emens
Toronto
Gratton
Quota Club
Quota Club International
Quotarian
Washington
Standish recalls Black Legion raid and defiant minister
Jackson and Jackson area reports recount Charles Standish, a suspended prison guard, detailing hooded men at a Black Legion initiation near a grove. He credits Rev Ralph C Montague with refusing to join, standing firm as others faced threats. Montague later confirmed the episode.
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Jackson
Mich
Charles Standish
Black Legion
Ralph C. Montague
Standish
Mr. Montague
Black Legion probe grows with multiple city cases
U S May probe expands to Detroit Cleveland and Columbus as officials weigh grand jury actions on violent deaths and intimidation. Detroit reports indicate Poole’s slaying sparked by mockery of the Legion. prosecutors note fear and potential nationwide mobilization plans.
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Thon
Dickster D.on
Black Legion
Detroit
Wayne County
Michigan
David H. Crowley
Cleveland
Columbus
Martin L. Davey
Evangeline
Charles Poole
Detroit News
Poole
McCrea
Dayton Dean
Black
Eee
Birth Announced for Baxter’s Baby Son in Grafton City Hospital
Mr and Mrs H C Baxter of 24 West Washington street rejoice over the birth of a five pound baby son in Grafton City hospital this morning The child has not yet been named.
Local social notices from Grafton region
Misses Ethel Fryer Fannie Hirschn and Luke B Ross from Grafton NRS were visitors in Kingwood yesterday. L L Husing Simpson discharged from Grafton City hospital today. Mr and Mrs Jones Valentine Mitch and Miss Eleanor Tierney of Washington arrive in Grafton tomorrow for holidays with Mrs Tierney. Miss Elizabeth Redinger has been ill on Robley Street. Edward Lampman leaves for New York state to visit parents. accompanied by F M Bennett. Mrs Perry Gawthrop, 91, near Valley Inn, spent yesterday in Gratton with Herbert and Mrs Evans. Mrs Edward Kelley and daughter Mary Elizabeth of Buckhannon will visit the Bartletts on McGraw Avenue. Mrs B L Travis of Eh returns home after visiting Kersburg friends. Miss Dorothy Baker, daughter of Anna Baker, is home from New York for a few days. sister Miss Baker to graduate high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel M. Fryer
Fannie Hirschn
Luke B. Ross
Grafton
B L. Travis
Kersburg
Dorothy Baker
Anna J. Baker
Street
Miss Baker
New York
Residents push for low flying ban over Beckley
A delegation from Joh road asks the city council to regulate air traffic citing early morning plane tuning and late night noise. They complain ships also blow dust into their homes, disrupting daily life in Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Joh Road
Notice All Accounts Due at the Hub Store
The Hub Store at 6 East Main Street warns all accounts must be settled immediately or be turned over for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jerry Morgan
Lindy Club
James Sturm
High Street
Etta Warthern
Ruth Crouser
Fred McFarland
Leon Crane
W. P. Clark
Lawson Delaney
T. C. Gough
Effie
Fidelis Club
The
Presbyterian Church
Kathryn Shepler
Beech Street
Emma Morgan
Miss Shepler
Elizabeth Handley
Bar ‘Wilkinson
Elizabeth Han 4Ley
Ph Campbell
Rhea Fisher
Mena Goodwin
John Dez 'Nachie
James Mantz
P. Tufvander
Gladys
K. K. Klub
Mildred Crane
Leonard Street
Louise Church
Pauline Utsinger
Viola Utsinger
Marion Gough
Maxine Robison
Miriam Robi
Virgil F. Effinger
Virgil P. Effinger
Lima
Indiana
Effinger
Secret Terroristic Society
Central Press
Gladys McDaniel
Norma Sterling
Wilma Greenwald
Rau
United Brethren Church
C. BE. Ray
Robert Sleanary
Iva Hugill
Opal Canfield
R. R. Redinger
B. F. Poe
Elizabeth Hoffman
Elizabeth Redinger
Clarice Eyler
Carrie Bennett
Marie Robertson
Cook Hospital
Susan Cook
West Virginia
Graduate Nurses’ Association
Alice Dutt
Eleanor Cordray
June Satterfield
June Dilts
Cordelia Vandergrift
Marie Evans
Mary Grace
Pansy Lee Jacobs
Kennyth Shanks
Morgantown
Loc
Elizabeth Sharp
Ing
Crowley
Standish Said, But | ‘Mr. Montague
Montague
Baptist
Rives Junction
Les
W. Main St
Love Drug News
Magnesia
E. R. Bucklew
S. Campbell Mae
T. W. Heironim J
A. Kimble
H. L. Noble
D. C. Peck
C.F. Shafer
D. Stout
W. Travis
A. R. Warden
P. P. Warden
Greyhound
Love Drug Company
H. L. Potts
U.S. May
Mrs. and
P. Bartlett
McGraw |Nue
DR. Lyon’s
Lady Esther Quinine
J. Tale
Glovers Mange
Lifebuoy
LUX Soap
Fiw
Ug Erine
EPTIC
Agi
Kodak Films
Yinsect Spray Co
Djerkiss
Sam Fron
Ber Goes
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