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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1933

Page

3

Surprise Birthday Party For Kenneth Cole In Blueville

Kenneth Cole, a popular city figure, enjoyed a surprise birthday party last evening at Miss Frances Shackelford’s Blueville home. Guests included Ruth Poe, Margaret Wittman, Cathleen Moran, Mildred Summers, June Boston, and others with dancing, games, and refreshments by Mrs. Shackelford and Mrs. Delaney. Proceeds from bake sale at Haymond M E Church on August 5 fund church repairs. The Brown family eighth annual reunion is set for August 13 at the Brown church grove on the Grafton-Fairmont road with a planned program. all family members and friends are invited.

Kenneth Cole Frances Shackelford Blueville W. R Shackelford Marjorie Delaney Ruth Poe Margaret Wittman Cathleen Moran Mildred Summers June Boston Paul Ridenour Howard Friends Warner Jacobs Eddie Powell Darwin Robertson Clifford Moran Wellington Roland Speedy Sturm Frank Shumaker Brown Brown Church Grove Grafton-Fairmont Road C. G. Brown Fairmont

Reverend L L Barkley Preaches For Ten Baptists

In the pastor absence, Rev L L Barkley delivers a Sunday sermon from Exodus 3 2 urging humility amid modern bustle. He critiques pursuit of private fortune and public fame, contrasting earthly noise with spiritual ascent and silent devotion.

F.C. Herod First Baptist Church L. L. Bradley Barkley Hermes

Midsummer chic outlined in discreet flowered frock and accessories

A fashion note describes a restrained summer look for teror Mancheon including a flowered frock white hat gloves purse and shoes. Organdie hats offer cooling options with large or small varieties. The illustrated dress features double sleeves shirring at the shoulder and a shoulder conscious mode. Gloves are medium long with wide flared cuffs and T strap pumps shown in kidskin light weight calf and fabrics.

Teror Mancheon

Time for God Fades in Nation Says Speaker

A speaker laments the dwindling time for faith in homes once filled by daily Bible reading. He recalls Moses tending Jethro's flocks as a divine call, urging attention to God amid worldly distraction.

Moses Jethro

Personal notes from the city reflect visits and illness

Mrs. T. W. Courtney of St Charles street has moved home from City Hospital recovering slowly after a nervous breakdown. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Glenn of Charleston visit Mrs. Daisy Sinclair of High street. Miss Mary Carroll, former art instructor in the city, dines with Mrs. Ona C. Jefferys. she now lives in Kingwood. Mrs. W. J. Jaco of Thayer Street visited Webster friends. Miss Madalene Haislip visits Pittsburgh aunt Mrs. B. Z. Holverstott. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Delaney and son Leo, from Martins Ferry, are staying with Mrs. Allen Poe while seeking a residence. Delaney resumes work in the yards after furlough. Rev. A. D. Skymer and companions go to Potomac Park Camp, Falling River, W. Va., for a week.

Howard Glenn Charleston Pentecostal Church Willa Sandride Ethel Huber Potomac Park Camp Falling River W. Va

Baby Falls Into Spring and Drowns in Weston

In Weston on a Sunday evening a one year nine month old boy Bernard Francis Grigsby, son of Mrs Chloe Grigsby, wandered near home and fell into an open spring. Neighbor Antonio Cidio found the child and Weston fire department and Dr Theresa Smith attempted resuscitation for over ninety minutes but failed to save him.

Weston Bernard Francis Grigsby Chloe Grigsby Antonio Cidio Weston Volunteer Fire Department Theresa Smith

Upshur Bank Trial Opens in U S Court

Elkins August 1 The trial of officers and directors of the defunct Traders National Bank of Buchannon on embezzlement charges opened in United States court local jurors include Del Gainer Ira Wilmoth J E George R F Rinehart A J Berg Brooks Muntzing Ray F Chidester G M Rohr James F Fordyce Lindsey Tucker County Harr E Rexroad Bryant Martin Jury panel and Judge Baker announces this will be the last jury trial as other cases will be submitted.

Elkins Traders National Bank of Buchannon United States William Post Sanford Graham John H. Post John C. McWhorter Charles D. Munson Ulysses G. Young Tucker County Bryant Martin Baker

Bank directors in fraud trial face accusations of embezzlement

The government contends the Traders National Bank directors owing allegiance to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond used 220 shares of Havel-Atlas Glass Company stock as collateral for a $10,000 loan from J. H. Sharps of Buckhannon. Defense says issue is intent to defraud. Witnesses include W. T. Taylor of Buckhannon and Roger E. Brooks, the bank’s receiver.

Neys Anthony F. McCue Clarksburg William Post S. T. Spears Elkins Young McWhorter E. L. Maxwell Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Havel-Atlas Glass Company Umon J.H. Sharps Buckhannon Parrack Roger E. Brooks Otober S.T. Spears W. T. Taylor Central National Bank Traders National Bank Traders Bank Latrobn

Improvement In Business Goes Forward In Richmond District

Richmond va Aug 1 continued improvement in business conditions in the fifth federal reserve district was noted in the Richmond bank monthly review. Trade barometers show revival from spring continuing through June and into mid July with the usual quiet period smaller than in most years. Demand and time deposits rose, district bankruptcies in June were far below national averages, and employment rose in textiles tobacco coal and smaller industries with more workers needed in construction. Coal output in June exceeded last year and seasonally higher than earlier months while textile mills ran full time and pulled more cotton than ever before.

Richmond Federal Reserve District Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Man killed on C and O bridge while trains pass

Huntington August 1 Lula Smith 22 was killed on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad bridge while a westbound passenger train passed an eastbound freight. He was walking on the bridge at the time of the incident.

Huntington Lula Smith Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad

Milk Dealers Clash Over Prices In Chicago

Independent milk dealers in Chicago plan to defy the federal price policy, selling milk below the approved 10 cent per quart minimum amid a move to court. The Independent Milk Producers Association of Northern Illinois argues licensing is unconstitutional and seeks an injunction, while the department of agriculture extends protection to the city’s milk shed.

Chicago Federal Farm Relief Program Department of Agriculture Wallace City Board of Health Independent Milk Producers Association of Northern Illinois Joseph E. Green

Chesapeake and Ohio Railway adds 900 employees

Richmond Va Aug 1 The general offices of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway announced 900 employees have been added since May due to increased business.

Richmond Chesapeake and Ohio Railway

My Beauty Hint for Neck Wrinkles Care

A beauty tip advises both young and middle aged to prevent neck wrinkles by nightly massage. Massage the neck for ten to fifteen minutes using light pressure with fingertip tips in a rotating motion to maintain smooth skin.

Oil Output Rises in United States Daily Average

Under revised federal hot oil orders Eastern Texas movement boosted U S crude output by 21 938 barrels daily. National production climbed from 2 724 428 to 2 746 366 barrels while Eastern output held at about 110 000 barrels.

Tulsa Okla East Texas United States Oil and Gas Journal Eastern

Japs Leave China Area in Peace Purposes Plan

Peiping August 1 report states the Chinese Nationalist government flag controls south of the Great Wall evacuated by Japan. Authorities shift from war to peacetime pursuits, planning millions in reconstruction and welfare projects. A peace preservation corps of 1300 with headquarters at Tangshan is formed.

Peiping China Great Wall of China Japan Tangshan

Menus of the Day Porch Party Refreshments

A dated collection lists party bites and drinks for a 12 serving porch party. Recipes include ham relish rolls, cheese bars, fruit punch, chocolate squares, and coconut sugar cookies with typical prep steps and serving notes. A note mentions racing cockroaches transported by airplane from New York City to Southern California for a tournament.

New Yor City California

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