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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1932

Page

3

Queen Family Reunion to Be Held at Johnstown Church

Social notes report the fourth annual Queen family reunion set for Sunday August 7 at Johnstown Methodist Protestant Church. H M Queen of Grafton presides with officers and a committee organizing a program including a Courtney octet, band music, speeches, and a basket picnic. A Morin family reunion is planned for Sunday August 21 at Mt Grove near Fairmont with a full program.

Johnstown Methodist Protestant Church H. M. Queen of Grafton Courtney Johnstown Good Hope H. M. Queen Grafton M. E. Courtney Irma White Park Branch H. Sterling Queen Clarksburg Alna Queen Nutter-Fort Clyde Queen Clair Ledra Queen Lost Creek Wykel Park Levi Queen Raymond Queen Delbert Queen Queen

Two of Kidnapers Named in Greenbrier County Case

Davis of Richmond and Robinson of Lewisburg, two men tied to a kidnapping case, disappeared last night after meeting an unidentified man who claimed to collect internal revenue. Prosecutor James H. White sought the man for questioning as authorities traced their movements from a hotel rendezvous.

Davis Richmond Robertson Davis-Stewart Davis House Taswistione Greenbrier County George N. Davis I. K. Robinson

My Beauty Hint By June Collyer

Beautiful expressive eyes are nature s gift to a pretty woman but a little grooming improves them. I use brown eye shadow and black mascara on my light brown eyes with restraint. A touch of brown eye shadow on the lids adds depth and lustre, avoiding a artificial look.

June Collyer

Boom Town Dies But Law Blocks Funeral in Dilworth

Ponca City Oklahoma August 2 Dilworth Oklahoma once a thriving oil boom town is dead but cannot be disorganized under current law. It has no resident taxpayers though it once housed about 2500 people. The county owns most town lots due to tax nonpayment and fears taking possession would incur bonded debt liability. Cement sidewalks border weed strewn streets and a now vanished bustling community.

Ponca City Okla Dilworth

Dentist Seeks Ohio Board Test To Gauge Professional Standards

Dr Beagle states he has no plan to abandon his practice here and move to Ohio. He took the Ohio boards examination to check his knowledge of modern dental developments and trends. Passing the exam and earning the certificate brings him personal satisfaction after 24 years of practice and 25 years since leaving school.

Beagle the Sentinel Ohio State Board of Practitioners Ohio Boards

Personal notices from Grafton and area this week

Mrs J N Tregellas Mrs Grace Wolfe and son Charles return to Grafton after a month in Cleveland Ohio. Mrs C H Fashee of Port Arthur Texas will visit her sister Mrs Herbert Hoff and daughter Miss Dorothy Collins for three months. Mr and Mrs B C Mullens and sons Billy Joe and Bertrand return home after visiting Camden on Gauley near Webster Springs. Mr and Mrs James Montgomery and cousin Tom Montgomery of Keyser and Bert Keane motor to Clarksburg for a Robinson Grand show. J Milton Poe returns from Elkins after weekend visit. Miss Irene Collier of the Sanitary Beauty Shoppe Philippi spends weekend at home. Mr and Mrs J B Leamon and Miss Catherine Leamon leave for Scottdale Pa two weeks with relatives. Mr and Mrs Charles C Rymer spend Sunday in Fairmont with Mrs Rymer’s parents. Mrs C F Schroeder Jr and son Frederick of Morgantown visit Sheriff and Mrs W J Mays and family and Mr and Mrs C F Schroeder Sr Washington street.

J. N. Tregellas Grace Wolfe Charles Grafton Cleveland Ohio C. H. Fashee Port Arthur Texas Grace Bollinger Herbert Hoff Dorothy Collins B. C. Mullens Billy Joe Burtrand Camden Gauley Webster Springs James Montgomery Tom Montgomery Keyser Bert Keane Clarksburg Robinson Grand J. Milton Poe Elkins Irene Collier Shoppe Philippi J. B. Leamon Catherine Leamon Scottdale Charles C. Rymer Fairmont Rymers A. J. Hammel C.F. Shroeder, Jr Frederick Morgantown W. J. Mays C. F. Shroeder Washington Street

Opera House Equipment Sold and Fruit Peddler Arrested

Moving picture equipment at the Opera House was transferred to F W Brinkman by deed filed in the county clerk's office. Sums are nominal, with the sale covering all talking moving picture paraphernalia. Also noted are land transfers in Booths Creek district and Three Fork creek, and J S Springer of Morgantown arrested for peddling fruit without a city permit, bail set at 100 dollars.

Opera House F. W. Brinkman Geord Wallace N. Henderson J. S. Springer Morgantown

Beagle Passes Ohio Dental Exams

Dr. Alden Beagle, a local dentist, has been notified by the Ohio State Dental Board secretary that he passed the June examinations for dental licensure in Ohio and is granted the certificate of qualification to practice in the state.

Alden Beagle Ohio State Dental Board

Police Arrests In July Total 36 In City Report

City police report 36 arrests in July led by 10 drunks and six disorderly conduct cases. Of those, 23 were convicted in municipal court, four dismissed, eight sent to state for prosecution. Raids failed in two instances. Two youths who escaped from Pruntytown reform school were recaptured by officers.

Wallace N. Henderson State Reform School Pruntytown

Cheering News on Economic Uplift Across Nations

The Associated Press reports nationwide gains in key markets. Chicago egg prices rise to a yearly peak. Pittsburgh soft coal output up 4.9 percent and anthracite 18.3 percent, boosting jobs. Roanoke adds about 400 Viscose workers on Aug 9, reducing plant downtime. New York cotton holds even as some contracts edge higher. hog market strengthens in Chicago. stock and bond markets advance with profit-taking limiting rallies.

Associated Press Chicago Pittsburgh Roanoke Viscose Corporation New York

Rain Tests Congregation At Scarce Umbrella Plan

The Reverend B. Shaw says church members may bring umbrellas and remain in the building if they wish to stay dry. Reportedly, no congregants have opted to shelter inside yet as showers continue.

Shaw

Automobile parts recovered after theft in Arkansas City

Fire Chief Harry McCullough retrieved most of the stolen vehicle parts in Arkansas City Kansas on August 2. The missing items include five wheels tires hub caps bumpers headlights radiator gas tank caps carburetor manifold generator windshield wiper sun visor rear vision mirror and other components. Belgium’s health improves fifty percent in the first century of independence according to Minister Carton speaking at the International Medical Congress.

Arkansas City Kas Harry McCullough Belgium Brussels M. Carton Hygiene International Medical Congress

City Officials Stretched Payroll Cash Amid Roof Crisis

Pay day at city hall left about 3000 dollars in payroll cash circulating among firemen police and street department workers. London St Johns Church and Great Clacton hospital staff faced a downbeat day as a leaking roof worsened conditions.

City Hall London

Meals For A Day And White Knuckle Kitchen Tips

By Mrs Alexander George the excerpt lists a full day menu including breakfast luncheon and dinner with dishes such as Cantaloupe Ready Cooked Wheat Cereal Cream Poached Eggs Buttered Toast Coffee Bread Nut Cookies Egg Salad Macaroni and Tomatoes plus desserts and a coconut pie Serving four. It also provides several recipes including Nut Cookies and Macaroni and Tomatoes with ingredients and method. A few household tips are included about removing stains from steel knives and hanging hose to dry without stretching.

Four-H Camp on Wickwire Opens Monday in Taylor County

Taylor county Four-H camp on Wickwire opens Monday for a five day session. Miss Myrtle Anvil coordinates the event with instructors Miss Mabe Marks of Morgantown and Mr. Jones of West Liberty. Activities include wood, leather, and model plane work plus recreation and camp fire sections. Uniforms now required, sold at J C Penney for Till county. Registration is one dollar for club members and two dollars for non members, with campers supplying their own food.

Taylor County Wickwire Myrtle Anvil Mabe Morgantown West Liberty J. C. Penny Teil County

Wife of Pittsburgh Diocese Bishop Dies After Illness

The wife of the Rt. Rev. Alexander Lanu, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese, died after months of illness. Her passing follows a long period of illness affecting family and church communities in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Alexander Lanu Episcopal Pheshes

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