History of Taylor County Baptist congregation in Grafton
An 1859 arrival organized a Baptist congregation in Grafton with families named Jordan, Latham, Love, Ware and others. After Civil War, Reverend George Davidson rebuilt and dedicated a brick church in 1898. The piece notes baptism traditions, 1902 additions, and regional shifts from agriculture to industry amid party realignments around Lincoln and secession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.B. Purinton
Grafton
John and Catheriton Jordan
George
Caroline Latham
James B
Mary M. Love
Robert
Emma Ware
Juliet Latham
William T
Mary Smallwood
James Conn
Leonard Malldnéend
J. Peynton Fenton
J. Addison Roe
Purinton
George Davidson
Prantytown
Main and
Ethel Streets
Harmon Sinrel
Primtytown
Main Street
House of Worship
Davidson
Parikersburg
Tygart Valley
Baltimore
Ohio
Reirana Bridge
Wit ‘Ness
Cilly
Gratton
Virginia
Ann
Old
Whig Party
Republican Party
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Democratic Party
Lincoln
Deméderatie Party
John Cabell Breckenridge
John Bell
Constitutional Union
George R. Latham
Western Virginian
Bell and
Everett
Bell
Chicago
Latham
Union
Carolina's
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
John Letcher
Virginna
General Assembly
Intellectual companionship and a wife's dilemma in Florida
In Apt, Alicia urges Eleanor to claim independence and seek a Florida visit with Phil. Eleanor grapples with loyalty, Jessica’s illness, and the pull of Phil’s social world, while Alicia prods her to redefine marriage and personal ambition. The tension centers on Eleanor’s fear of losing control over her life and career.
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Alidd Sbriei
Aishés
Eléanor
Eieanor
Alicia
Gevald
Eleanor
Alida
Phil Parrish
Alda
Phil
Florida
Apt
Memorial Day Observance and G A R Welcome at Grafton
An extended commemorative notice from Grafton celebrates Memorial Day 1939 with G A R officers and auxiliary groups from West Virginia. It notes aging veterans, welcomes attendees, and praises a full day of events while urging continued homecoming observances. The piece shifts to critique of national trade policy as framed by Roosevelt and advocates for foreign competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Becoffies
Roosevelt
Laughing Matter Over Argentine Beef Purchase
The Monitor notes a humorous fuss over presidential approval of canned beef from Argentina for the U S Navy. The paper points out Argentine beef appears in U S stores, while U S uses lower quality cattle for canning. The president cited price and quality. the episode is domestic irony.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
Monitor
Christian Science
United States
Argentina
Mark You
Public opinion on government ownership from Fortune survey
The Fortune survey shows voters split on government ownership of major enterprises. A majority oppose government control of railroads, telegraphs, telephones, and utilities, with growing support for partial public ownership in some sectors. Only a small minority favor full government operation of hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Fortune
Roosevelt and the Third Term Looms in Circulation
The Wheeling Intelligencer notes growing evidence that Mr. Roosevelt will seek a third term, or at least run if he believes he can win, citing his restatement of faith in the New Deal and Jim Farley's involvement as strongest indicators.
Roosevelt third term debate colors Democratic stance
The piece examines Harry S. Truman Farley's trip to gauge support for a Roosevelt third term. It argues Roosevelt's continued popularity could drive a 1940 contest, with the Democratic leadership split between preserving New Deal goals and favoring a conservative or leftwing challenge. The author insists on Americanism over collectivism and urges awareness of the political stakes in 1940.
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Hent
Forum
Cnowd
Farley
Roosevelt
Democra Wé
Lr. Rosevelt
Hungry Nation Urges German Factory Kitchens for Workers
Tragic health findings show 200 million work days lost in 1938 due to illness in Germany with stomach ailments linked to poor diet. Workers Front calls for factory kitchens to improve nutrition while critics say diet is only part of the problem. The piece suggests wholesome foods and even a Golden Rule approach as a nonviolent critique of the Nazi regime.
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Cumberland Times
Germany
Workers Front
German Vets Parade Through Hamburg Harbor Homecoming
German veterans in gray-green uniforms parade into Hamburg harbor as homecoming troops form precise lines. Many details on air force personnel remain readable, reflecting a ceremonial return and morning crowds.
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Page One
Hamburg Harbor
Air Forc
German Legion in Spain sparks joy and secrecy in 1936
A fragmentary account notes the formation of a German legion in October 1936 to aid Franco in Spain. It cites about 5,000 to 15,000 volunteers including aviators, tank and artillery crews, and Moroccans, with reports of 50,000 technicians and war workers. Delirious crowds greet troops in Hamburg as preparations for a larger parade unfold, while authorities reveal enrollment plans by July end and initial arrivals in Spain.
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Legion
Franco
Spain
Qwho
Structura
Hitler
Voelkischer Bedbachter
Hamburg
Germany
Berlin
Fuehrer
Prince Paul
Yugoslavia
Gérition Légionnnaire
Civil War Groups Hold Joint Convention Events
The era’s veterans organizations convened in Parkerburg with the Women’s Relief Corps Ladies of the G A R and Daughters of Union Veterans hosting sessions at Andrews M B Church Moose Hall and hotels. Delegates attended National Cemetery ceremonies and a banquet capped the day’s program.
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Grafton
West Virginia
West Virginia Department
McMurray
Parkersburg
Alonzo Allom
Wheeling
William Satow
GAUR
Women's Relief Corps
Ladies of the
G.A. R
Daughters of Union Veterans
CIVIL
G. A. R. Nickipment
Border
Women's Relief, Cards
Daughters of Union: Veterans
Womten
Andrew
M. B Churth
G.A.R
Moose Hortt
Hotet Ea
Gea
Aengsgon
National Cemetery
Avittiner
Tygart Dam
Andréws Church
Moose Home
War talk and peace efforts echo at historic sites
Reports from Sharpsville and Gettysburg recount Senator Radcliffe supporting Roosevelt’s peace approach amid economic disputes. In New Hampshire coastal news notes flowers dropped on Squalus victims. Civil War veterans attend New York ceremonies as Riverside Drive hosts a major parade. Washington marks annual tribute to retiring members of Congress.
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Robosevelt
Radtiffe
Sharpsiuits
Roosevelt
Byrd
Gettysburg
D.-Va
Gellyer
New Hampshire
Nasente Salon En Coe
Underpass Plan Moves Forward in County Court Debates
The county circuit court judge Herbert W. Dent presided as officials from the grade crossing committee Ball and Ofide and the road commission presented a study on an underpass project. City and county authorities weigh costs and benefits as traffic safety is prioritized.
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Herbert Wi Dent
Longines-Witthawer, Skaggs CO
Germans develop substitute for tin cans in wartime
Fragmented garbled text notes Germans using substitutes for canned foods and mentions of patriotism and a Roosevelt picnic. It references a political upset and U S sports pages with disjointed mentions of New York and visiting crowds.
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Germany
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