Gratton High picks veterans as 1925 squad forms
Seventy boys turned out for Gratton High School basketball practice after Coach Smith called for recruits. Six returning players from last year help shape open scrimmages as they aim to extend a record of success into a new season with one or two standout newcomers. The coach expects veteran core plus fresh talent to contend for the championship.
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Gratton High School
Ternoon
Smith
Pymmasiuum
Gratton Boys
Grafton
Lalue
Manley
Gull
Hickman Wack
Paueh
Ald
Zew
Fang
School Programs Feature Student Participation Across Schools
Students at three graded schools will perform in programs that include songs dialogue and recitations. Each room prepared a number and every child is to take part, with parents and staff encouraged by the inclusive plans.
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Pene
Thore
Thanksgiving programs set in city schools Tomorrow
City schools will celebrate Thanksgiving with programs in all buildings tomorrow. H A Rice says events include addresses by Rev. Wilson at the high school 8:00 am and West Grafton School 2:30 pm, plus student demonstrations, story readings, and open house all day. Films Plymouth Rock and Over the Hills to Plymouth to be shown.
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Jewill
H. A. Rice
Wilson
West Grafton
First Baptist
Helen Keller
Ttce
South Greon
First Ward
Rice
Plymouth Rock
Plymouth
Plymouth Town
Thew
Zuppke Angered at Red Grange After Illinois Dinner
Urbana November 24 Coach Robert C Zuppke declared no $100 000 player will be on his team at the University of Illinois dinner where Red Grange attended He said Grange may not complete his university course and hinted Grange’s move toward professional football Grange left early and later said he will join a team that offers a better future He praised his teammates for three years of good play and cooperation in the Illini program
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Urbana
Robert C. Zuppke
University of Illinois
Red Grange
Carrot Lop
Germany
Grange
Zuppke
Zuppeke
Jed
University Cours
Ange
Minois
Planned Program At West Grafton School Tomorrow
An extensive program prepared by West Grafton pupils will be held tomorrow at 2 30 p m announced by P G Robinson principal. Opening gong devotional by Rev C A Snider and students from first to eighth grades through songs recitations and readings on Thanksgiving themes with attention to historical notes and harvest imagery.
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West Grafton
P. G. Robinson
Schol
C. A Snider
St. Paul's M. B
Turkey
Duck
Grandpa's
Mountaineer fans charter special train for Morgantown trip
Roane county fans charter a five coach train for an unusual civic demonstration. Mountaineer enthusiasts of Spencer back the project. The athletic department will run a special train between M, and K, Junction and Morgantown with the Penn State special schedule and reduced rates as the main feature.
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Morgantown
Roane County
Mountaineer
Spencer
Athletic
Junction
Penn State
Revival Services Planned at Flemington
Morgantown West Virginia November revival services will be held at the Flemington Methodist Protestant church each night at 7 20 p m with special song programs and sermons led by Rev A Jackson pastor of the West Virginia church The events aim to bolster faith during the week and feature a large turnout of local residents and church members.
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Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia ‘University
Washington and Jefferson College
Tittle
Asa Mountainees
Fark
West Virginia
Farley
Feld
Rodgers
Firles
Mountaineers
Flemington
Rev
A. Jackson
Yeckis
Elizabeth Cummings Jackson
W. RR
Maple Avenue
Ellis Island
Arene
Yellow Cab Rampage Destroys Porch On Thayer Street
A taxi from Thomas Taxi Co. rolled backward down a Thayer Street grade after brake failure. It crossed the street, hit a J W Jaco property, and slammed into a residence porch, wrecking balusters and pillars and causing neighbors to rush out in alarm. Mrs. James Bishop had just been dropped at her home when the driver left to fetch Mrs. Bishop’s baggage. The incident caused brief excitement on the west side.
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Thomas Taxi Co
Thayer
James Bishop
Thayer Street
J. W. Jaco
Special WVU train to Morgantown for Grafton fans
West Virginia University officials arranged a special train with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for Mountain State supporters from Taylor Barber Randolph counties to travel from Grafton to Morgantown on Thanksgiving Day. The schedule runs Grafton 11 00 a m Fairmont 11 15 a m and Morgantown 12 45 pm with return from Morgantown at 3 00 pm Fairmont 6 00 pm. Fans may drive to Grafton and ride together to Morgantown, easing access from Mountaineer country towns.
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West Virginia University Athletic Department
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Grafton
Morgantown
Mountain
Rey
Taylor
Barbour
Randolph
Fairmont
Pairmont
West Virginia
Kniippi
Elkins
Belington
Gey
Taylor County
Huttonsville
Junior
Flem Lington
Beverly
Philippi
Clark Burs
Thanksgiving Turkey Feasts and School Closed in Grafton
Grafton residents, including boys and girls, scarfed turkey during Thanksgiving. Superintendent H A Rive declared no school Friday with Thursday to Sunday off, giving families a long holiday. State Trooper Paul McClung and Trooper McClure visited for circuit court. windows shattered and streets show damage from a mass raid.
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Grafton
H. A. Rive
Paul McClung
Morgantown
McClure
Scott’n Run
Hayward Cleared in Toting Charge by Taylor County Jury
Hayward, a Taylor County resident, was acquitted by a circuit court jury of carrying concealed weapons. Jurors deliberated only minutes after witnesses testified for the state, while the defense argument secured the verdict.
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Hayward Male
Taylor County
Mele
Golden Rule Sunday Observed in Grafton Churches
Golden Rule Sunday will be observed in the churches of Grafton on December 6 in accord with Gov Howard M Gore state chairman of the Golden Rule Sunday Committee. Rev P T Crickenberger of St Pauls Lutheran church here and other clergy lead statewide arrangements. the day links clergy of different denominations.
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Grafton
Howard M .Gore
P. T. Crickenberger
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Gore
Jand
Taylor County
H. L. Red
America
Auburn
Minnes Japolis Star
Tolerance Edition Proposed in Minnesota Metropolis
Fragmentary text describes a plan for a Tolerance Edition of the newspaper to convey a universal message. It mentions an intended Golden Rule Sunday and a proposed permanent Tolerance Council with members from every faith.
Social notes from Sentinel Office list four items
Four items of social interest highlighted by the Sentinel Office include community gatherings, charitable drives, local anniversaries, and school events. These items reflect neighborhood engagement and municipal involvement shaping weekend plans.
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Sentinel Office
Thanksgiving by W. W. McDantel in Grafton notes
Thanksgiving items recount a Royal Neighbors of America party for Mrs. Ira Rogers in Blueville with 25 members, plus dances by Peck Ridenour and Job Maloney in Fairmont and Clarksburg entertainment plans. Several social notices mention dances, parties, and a D A R meeting collecting donations for Ellis Island.
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America
Ira Rogers
Blueville
Prayerful Verse for Youth and Age Blessings
An old verse celebrates mutual joys between youth and age, inviting the seer and the girls and boys to share thanks and praise. It asks mercy and love for the remaining days and hopes friends return, keeping hearts full of pure praise.
Weston news man elected state chief
Robert H. Prichard editor of the Weston Democrat was elected president of the West Virginia Newspaper Council at the fourth annual journalism conference in Morgantown. Charles E Hodges of Morgantown New Dominion was named vice president and A. S. Buzzard editor of the Berkeley Springs Messenger was secretary. Scott Watson of Chicago was named Publishers Auxilia editor. A university press club banquet and talks by Dr. Allen W. Porterfield Congressman J Alfred Taylor and Frank Kent of the Baltimore Sun were announced with Kent to speak via WEAL from Baltimore.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Robert H. Prichard
Weston Democrat
West Virginia Newspaper Council
Charles E Hodges
Morgantown New Dominion
Buzzard
Berkeley Springs Messenger
Scott Watson
Chicago
U Newson
University Press Club
Allen W. Porterfield
New York Evening Post
J. Alfred Taylor
Fayettevile
Frank Kent
Baltimore Sun
WEAL
Baltimore
Fragmented snatches mix politics and finance in a murky note
The passage jumbles figures from Bob Lafollete to Smith Brookhart with mentions of Rockefeller and a poet claim. It cites Cleveland Tinws and Wilmington Every Evening as voices, referencesFrance’s trade recovery, and criticizes Admiral Sims and the Navy Department. The tone is partisan and sardonic, mixing names and events without a clear narrative.
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Admiral Sims
Navy Department
Mr. Wilbur
Wilmington
French Garrison Held Prisoners by Tribesmen News
French garrison at Rashelya besieged in the citadel is under siege by Druze tribesmen. The town has been set on fire. French reinforcements totaling 2,000 are en route to Rashelya to lift the siege.
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Beirut
Syria
Rashelya
Devon Man Freed Of Slaying Charges
Devon West Virginia man Howard Blankenship (17) was acquitted in Williamson circuit court of murdering John Stokes during an argument in Devon last September. The case drew jury deliberation after testimony about the September homicide.
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Williamson
W. Va
Howard Blankenship
Devon
John Stokes
Gay
Blankenship
Stokes
Minister Involved In Fatal Accident
Spartansburg South Carolina November 24 William Jasper Sherbert aged 64 was fatally struck on the National Highway three miles west of the city Sunday evening about 6 30 o clock dying at Spartansburg General Hospital an hour later. The car was driven by Rev C F Moore evangelist of the Church of Christ en route from Paden City West Virginia to Florida Moore surrendered to authorities. An inquest in Floyd Undertaking Parlors Monday found the death an unavoidable accident.
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Spartansburg
S. C
William Jasper Sherbert
Spartansburg General Hospital
Greenville
Maddison Dean
C. F. Moore
Church of Christ
Paden City
West Virginia
Florida
Moore
Floyd Undertaking
Petroleum Business Has Bright Outlook
The New Trust Company says world petroleum supplies and demand point to a brighter outlook. North American production and consumption account for about 87 percent of global oil, with the United States holding a large fraction. Global progress will raise needs for petroleum products, as per capita gasoline use in central Europe remains far below U.S. levels.
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New York
New Trust Company
North American
United States
Bank
Assault Case Brought Up in Fairmont Co
Fairmont court heard a child custody assault suit filed by a mother against Everett. The plaintiff claims Everett allegedly assaulted the girl in 1922 near her home after forcing her into a shed. Defense contends the defendant was at home on that date and denies the accusation.
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Fairmont Co
Fairmont
Gani PI
Ing
Po Force
Oly Everett
Web
Tober
Doderty
Postseason game plans dropped for Carnegie Tech game
Pittsburgh, Nov 24. The proposed postseason clash between Carnegie Tech and Washington and Jefferson was canceled after Carnegie Tech declined to extend the season for Leigh’s game next Saturday. The Dec date was no longer pursued.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie Tech
Washington
Jefferson Elens
West Virginia Man Arrested in Detroit
A West Virginia man identified as Kessinger alias Carl Brown aged about 19, previously living at Lick Branch, W, was arrested in Detroit Michigan for shooting his sweetheart Lula, mother of his children. He had been employed at the Trenton plant of the Edison Company under the name Brown.
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Detroit
Mich
Kessinger
Carl Brown
Lula 7Rows
Lick Branch
Trenton
Det Edison Company
Kesger
N& of Brown
Pittsburgh Livestock Market Report November Prices
Pittsburgh market receipts totalled 1000 cattle with heavies quoted at 11.65 to 11.90, mixed grades around 11.70, 11.90 for York heavies, and light classes near 6.00. Sheep and lambs saw steady activity with lambs around 16.00 and calves top at 14.60.
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Pittsburgh
Our Overheated Home and the Heating Controversy
A letter from a American woman in London contrasts English comfort with cold indoor rooms and asks which is healthier: British underheating or American overheating. Leslie T. Gager notes overheating contributed to respiratory illness among Allied troops, while indoor heat causes colds and infections. The piece calls for engineering remedies to provide moisture and stable comfort without extreme temperatures.
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London
Main
America
Leslie T. Gager
Nw York Times
Tl Journal of the American Medic! ‘Association
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