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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1939

Page

5

Surprise Birthday Party for Pauline Moats

Mrs. and Mrs. W L Moats hosted a secret party at their West Boyd street home for daughter Pauline Moats 10th birthday. Guests included Shirley Gall Patty Reed Laura Mae Steadman Barbara Marshall Eloise Gillispie and Pauline with games refreshments and a dainty color scheme. A separate Weiner Roast outing, chaperoned by Helen Dempsey, featured outdoor games and a bonfire with attendees listed. Rhythm band members were selected for an upcoming playground pageant, practiced at Latrobe Street Play Center under WPA directors Mrs Elizabeth Gill and Ralph Ehahan, with Veronica Turner at the piano. next meeting August 2.

W. L. Moats West Boyd Street Pauline Moats Pauline Harold Gillispie Shirley Gall Patty Reed Laura Mae Steadman Barbara Marshall Eloise Gillispie Betty Gillispie Roger Menear Billy Dempsey John Hoban Carl Brown Frank Hoban Latrobe Street Elizabeth Gill Ralph Ehahan WPA Phort Peter Pani The Sea Animals Veronica Turner Doris Jean Bartlett Mary Uu Behen Glenna Ruth Haller Patty Ann Jaco Mary Lou Kelley James Hyatt Danny Moore Jackie Powell Lewis Wittman Paul Behen Jerry Zinn Billy Zinn Charles Turner

Aug. 1 2 3 6 7 social calendar events and reunions

A sequence of community notices lists Aug 1 gatherings at First Baptist for a combined meeting and VFW Auxiliary plans, Aug 2 and 3 picnics and dinners, Aug 6 reunions at Brown church and Paul Grimm descendants, Aug 7 Woman's Benefit Association meeting. Other items note residents traveling or visiting events in New York and Washington.

Judson Missionary Society First Baptist Church VFW Banker Club A. H. Carroll B. and O. Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary Terra Alta Ladies Aid Society and Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church George Cassel Parkview Ladies Aid Society of West Main Street C. W. Wells Johnstown Harrison County W. Va Flemington Baileytown Methodist Church Robison Brown Church County Club Road Paul Grimm Bridgeport Dadisman-Smith Mt. Olive Church Philippi Mt. View Camp Route 250 Woman's Benefit Association Redmen’s Hall William Wilson Camp Civitan Fairgrounds Marietta Ohio Minter L. Wilson Morgantown Buckeye Lake R. E. Wilson Zanesville

Inquiry Into Mexican Oil Confiscation Is Proposed

Senate debates a proposed inquiry into alleged American assistance in the sale of Mexican oil seized on American property. Senators Neely Bridges and Guffey push and defend the probe amid broader housing and lending program discussions in Washington.

Washington Pittman D-Nev Senate Foreign Relations Committee Mexico Neely D.- W.va Bridges R.-N.h Guffey D.-Pa Senate

Local Personal Notes from Greensboro Visitors

J E Neal of Greensboro arrived Monday to visit Mrs Henry J Priess on McGraw avenue and will return later this week with Mrs Neal who has stayed five weeks. Virginia Lake of 662 Maple Avenue was admitted to City hospital for a minor operation. Roy Williams of Beverly entered City hospital for medical treatment. Mrs Florney Channels and Harry Lee Bowman of Kassino, W Va, were discharged from City hospital Monday. Mrs Dallas Jones returned home at 12 Knotts Avenue Tuesday after confinement.

J. E. Neal Greensboro N. C Henry J. Priess McGraw Avenue Neal Virginia Lake Maple Avenue City Hospital Roy Williams Beverly Florney Channels Harry Lee Bowman Kassono W. Va Dallas Jones Knotts Avenue

Local visitors and weekend guests mingle in city homes

Mrs J W Hamilton Jr of Logan West Virginia visits her parents on Watkins Street. Mr and Mrs Wallace Henderson of West Main Street host Sheriff and Mrs A C West and daughter Lorraine from Fairmont Sunday. Mr and Mrs Donald Chadduck of Boston Massachusetts spend the weekend at the summer home of his parents.

the City Hospital J. W. Hamilton,Jr Logan W. Va George Austin Watkins' Street Wallace N. Henderson West Main Street Sheriff A. C. West Lorraine Fairmont Donald Chadduck Boston Mass

Soundest bidding in a bridge deal analyzed by Barclay

In a complex duplicate hand, the West player faces a choice between overcalling and restraint. Barclay notes one-suit first bids help reveal the other suit, with penalties and scores highlighted. The deal features East West vulnerability and multiple bidding turns ending in 4 Spades.

King

Romanian Artillery Ready at Hungary-Romania Border

The Hungarian news agency reported Romanian artillery drawn up on the left bank of the Tiza river opposite Tecso in preparation to bombard the Hungarian village. One frontier guard was wounded by a Romanian guardsman at Tecsa, southeastern Hungary, amid two clashes over the weekend.

Budapest Tiza Tecso Tecsa Hungary

Senate adjournment unclear after lending measure vote

The text notes continued political maneuvering as observers expect Congress may adjourn next week. Senate Leader Barkley expresses optimism after approval of the lending bill in a reduced form and says adjournment depends on the House.

House Congress Senate Barkley Enders

Wings of Youth Aboard a Fairground Romance and Flight

Sarah Anne confronts Bob Kennedy at a carnival, resisting his plan to control her life. She asserts independence, refuses an automatic parachute, and returns to her room where Corrinne calls in distress about Bob. Corrinne plans to join Sarah Anne after a hostile note from Bob.

Sarah Anne Bob Kennedy Bob Corrinne Southern Paper Dr Christmas Judy Miss Melton Sally Anne Bob Ransom Tall Sarah Anne Gerrinne

Former Oklahoma judge fights marriage suit

Former chief justice Fred J. P. Branson faced cross examination as Madeline Bran Branson testified in a suit seeking a decree validating their February 1930 marriage and $500 a month support. Branson admitted a pretended ceremony but said it illegal due to pending divorce. He claimed over $4,000 spent on Bran son and financial reverses prevent a cash settlement. He denied a $250,000 fortune and offered access to his safety deposit box and stocks and bonds.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Supreme Court Madeline Bran Iff Branson Fred J. P. Branson Tarrytown Branson Eula Branson Madeline

Britain and Allies Debate World War Strategy

In government circles optimism grew for a successful British French Soviet negotiations but experts warned joint strategy falters if one nation remains uncooperative. War rhetoric underscored Britain's readiness to fulfill obligations while awaiting military talks.

Britain Chamberlain

Measure Passes to Pay Hospital Bills for 18 Gasaway Burn Victims

A bill approved by the House would allocate about 18000 to cover hospital and nursing expenses for 18 children burned in a tar barrel explosion at a WPA project in Gassaway in October 1936. The measure was sponsored by Representative Edmiston of West Virginia and sent to the Senate.

Washington Gassaway House Senate Rep Edmiston D.w.va

Cleveland Strike Seethes as Workers Stay Inside Plant

Police battled about 100 officers as 5,000 to 6,000 strikers and sympathizers overturned non strikers cars and clashed when the factory reopened after a weekend shutdown. About 300 workers remained inside, with 200 sleeping on cots on the fourth floor, while a nightly stay in the plant continued amid mass picketing designed to close the facility.

William J. Corrigan Ness Anthony Peterson Company Police Cleveland East Side

Cabinet Eyes Clearer Talks On Danzig Status

A cabinet recalls peaceful discussions with Poland and plans to discuss improvements in the Danzig situation if a clearer atmosphere emerges. Chamberlain hints a broader solution may exist as he notes the world armament race and grim prospects without progress.

Poland Danzig Chamberlain

Our Store Invitation To Visit For Purchases Or Browsing

A local advert invites shoppers to visit the store whether they buy or not. It emphasizes a comfortable atmosphere and 4 percent perhaps a discount or basic rate, inviting customers to browse or purchase.

Bankhead Seen as Possible 1940 Presidential Candidate

Alabama senator Bankhead emerges as a potential favorite son for the 1940 convention rumor mill. He has a history as a Democrat, backed Roosevelt policy critics, and carried influence from the House, with talk of Alabama backing a Bankhead delegation. Taft and Vandenberg head the Republican speculative lists alongside Dewey as likely rivals.

Congress Bankhead Alabama Clark Missouri Jeeler Roosevelt House Taft Obie Vandenberg Michigan Copatess Senate

Midnight Wedding In A Rainy Island Church

Sarah Anne wakes from a troubled sleep as Judith announces a midnight wedding between Jack and Judy. They marry in a small church during a rainy night, with Bob acting as witness and companion. Sarah Anne confronts her tangled feelings and a restless encounter with Bob before dawn.

Sarah Anne Kennedy Judith Jack Judy Bob Goodby Man

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