Morning sun over graves of those who departed
Poem fragment recalls soldiers slain in conflict. The verse notes the day is done for those who died in battle, with the morning sun shining on graves and the sound of strife echoing in memory.
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1935
Page
7
Memorial Parade and School Band Event at Taylor County Cemetery
A lengthy program description outlines a national cemetery ceremony featuring school children bands from Fairmont College and Corbin, plus a Legion-led service. Conductor Cedric Reynolds leads overtures including America and Tenting on the Old Camp Ground with the American Legion Drum Corps. A speaker is introduced by John Edwards Jr. and Col Louis A. Johnson gives the address. The parade ends at War Memorial Monument for a short service conducted by Rev. A. J. Torrey with amplified sound and a full roster of committee members and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Chas. E. Burke
American Legion
G. A. R. Reno
Veterans'Grand Army of the Republic
Sons of the Union
Veterans of the Civil War
Ladies of the
G.A.R
Spanish American War Veterans American Legion
Memorial Post
Veterans Foreign Wars
Louis A. Johnson
American Legion Reception Committee
Park View
Pruntytown
Blueville
Kappa Sigma Pi
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Grafton Fire Department
National Cemetery
America
Cedric Reynolds
M. J. Hannon
M. Post
Reno
Zinn
E.N. Locke
Ona C. Jefferys
American In Legion
John Edwards, Jr
82Nd Engineers
Corbin
R. O. Phillips
War Memorial Monument
Court House
A. J. Torrey
Chas
Sidrow
Burke
W. C. Pembroke
Lloyd Shriver
Russel Riley
B. A. Lockard
John Edwards
Roy
Burnside
Harry
Refes ‘White
Torlock Rasmussen
Wm. Grimes
Thos
R. Shieldsields
Nicholas Sidrow
M. B. Murray
Jno
W. Ault
Max E. Rau
C. A. Painter
G.B. Autom
Aera
M. Zinn
A. A. Miller
Geo.e. Det Mara Withers
E.N. Lock
Ono C. Jefferys
Dallas Wolfe
Arthur G. Yates
L. B. Bennett
B. G. Pe Kuhn
Harry Batson
Jas. C. He
Fol
Capt
C. Hart Phillips
A. T. Miller
J. A., Roe
Vivan O. Poe
Jao L. Evans
Claude Hefner
Home Owners In Distress Can Borrow
HOLC test eligibility to aid homeowners clearly in distress in West Virginia and surrounding areas. State manager Walter Ross said loans resume for applicants previously in jeopardy, aiming to prevent loss of homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter ¥. Ross
Holc State Manger
Thaora Eine Lay
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Holc West Virginia
Elope Sparks Family Drama in Mayer Metro Tale
Mona Leslie, a successful actress, is pursued by millionaire Bob Harrison while Nei Riley, owner of Riley Sport Enterprises and Mona’s manager, disapproves. Heiress Mona loves Bob but Grandma reveals the feeling. Mona and Bob elope, receive a sharp telegram from Harrison, prompting a rushed return to Bol home where Harrison reminds Bob of his earlier engagement to Josephine Mercer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona Leslie
Bob Harrison
Nei Riley
Riley Sport Enterprises
Mona
Bob
Harrison
Bol
Mr. Harrison
Josephine Mercer
The Other Woman Chapter Twist and Tense Reunion
In a tense scene Bob and Mona confront rumors about an engagement and reputations and cross paths with Josephine Mercer. Mona, caught between a past marriage and new links, encounters Joe Mercer and meets a web of family and society entanglements at the Hunt Club as secrets simmer beneath polite barbs.
Clever acts at Central school Kiwanis program
Students of Central school presented a charming one act play titled Boss By Strategy at the Grafton Kiwanis meeting. Cast included Clara Mason Mary Louise Ridenour Charles Mason Robert Gilligan Joyce Darling Vincent Helen Lee Mantz. A trio in blackface sang parodies while Richard Leonard gave a piano solo. Luke B Ross led program. next week Lieut. W L Potter U S engineers at the dam will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Grafton Kiwanis Club
Blen Avon Hotel
Harry
Clara Mason
Mary Louise Ridenour
Charles Mason
Robert Gilligan
Joyce Darling -Vincent
Helena Lee Mantz
Richard Leonard
Richard McProuty
Vernon ‘Whetsell
Luke B. Ross
J. L. Evans, Jr
W.L. Potter
U. S
Mabel Brown Sentenced After Latrobe Street Raid
Mabel Brown received a jail term after pleading intoxicated in public at Barnes cafe on Latrobe Street. Deputy Sheriff Harry Batson reported the arrest. She was fined 15 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Justice Ona Jefferys. If the fine remains unpaid, 10 more days are added. The judge called it an unusual sentence aimed at reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Barnes Cafe J
Latrobe Street
Mabel Brown
Harry Batson
Ona 'Y Gefferys
Jefferys
Memorial Day Parade and funding update in Clarksburg
Memorial Day events in Clarksburg honor West Virginia leader and American Legion national commander. parade routes and parking bans announced by Chief A E Lockard. refreshments provided after ceremonies. Memorial Day fund gifts listed, urging timely parade readiness and participant arrival by 6 50 AM at the starting time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Clarksburg
American Legion
Main Street
Beech Street
Bridge Streets
Woodyar's Lumber Company
Walnut Street
John Edwards, Jr
Memorial Day Fund
William Wrenn
BE. Fr Jenkins
A. E. Lockard
C. V. Miller
A. H. Rivers
Webster W. Pleming
Flemington
Charles W. Jones
C. G. Turner
H. J. Logsdon
A. R. Williams
William Knox
W. J. Husson
Moose Club
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Moose Home
Lawrence Flanagan
Edwards
C. B. Burke
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Grand Army of the Republic
Washington
Luzadder, Boyd and
St. John Streets
C. E. Burke
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Main
St. Mary's
Beech
Fairmont College
East Grafton
St. Augustine
Central
First Ward School
West Grafton
Tess
Ene
E.G. Kuhn
Kubo Mager
Otto Waugh Tage
W. Dent
Wien
Warren Brance
H. Holt
B. Wyckoff Jas
T. Murphy
Jas
C. Holt
I Beatrice
Fare Metro
Mayer
the Other Woman
Tim
Matta
Joe’ Mekcer
Josephine
Ally
Mr. Ripley
Donovan
the Tennels
Jogaphine Mercer
Hobi
Ava
Fae Mong
Hunt
Sme
Paul
Mone
Josephing
Joe Mercer
Mongia
Hunt Club
Kiwanis
North Pole Tee Company
West Main Street
Market Street
Knotts Avenue
Haislup Street
South Side
Brent Street
West Side Bridge
Ous Maple Avenue
Spruce Street
Thayer Street
Gau Rset
Roxel Road
Handley
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