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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1932
Page
3
A series of community items notes a social plate news request, a G. A. R. meeting at Modern Woodman Hall led by Mrs. Pearl Felton, and multiple family reunions including Harvey Rightmire, Wiseman, Bennett, and others with dates in August. A bridal kitchen shower at Mrs. Shahan’s with Miss Doyle Spring and St. Paul’s Missionary Society gathering conclude the notices.
My Beauty Hint argues health and happiness form true beauty. The author promotes daily exercise and cleanliness over cosmetics, a Saturday routine of golf, tennis, and breathing exercises by an open window, and eight hours of sleep while warning against excess slothful sleep.
Charleston August 3 Bluntly demanding additional revenue to permit continuance of orderly and efficient government Governor Conley urged speedy legislative action on his budget balancing plan He questioned constitutionality of bills in the joint economy committee program and warned he may veto measures not consistent with his calling He argued income must offset falling state revenues to avoid crippling departments and institutions He pressed for senate reconsideration of a broad property classification proposal and opposed emergency reorganization of state and local governments The message was met with distaste in the house and sparked debate in the senate over its interpretation
Clyde Bennett, longtime yard tender and veteran, died after a fall at home following years of ill health and retirement. He suffered a fatal head injury after descending stairs, leaving a widow Virginia McPeek Bennett and his mother, with a brother Earl in the Railway Express. He was a WWII veteran and member of the Junior Order and Methodist Episcopal church.
Grafton Kiwanians banquet at Simpson school house Tuesday night as guests of the Baptist church ladies. A fine meal was served and a good attendance of club members and their ladies was recorded. Short impromptu talks were made by Clyde N. Mays and Dr. J. J. Kauffman.
A short notice indicates a cent to Monongah division of the B. and O. system, mentioning adjustments or realignment within the railway network and its impact on local operations.
Mr and Mrs George B Hamilton and son from New York arrived by auto to spend 15 days with relatives. Mrs Hamilton is Carlton White’s sister. Mrs Ralph Smith of West Main Street fell and suffered injuries. Mrs W H Shafferman underwent major surgery with good condition. Mr and Mrs Walter W Knotts and sons left for New Virginia Iowa for two weeks vacation. M Friedlander and daughter Fanny going to New York on business and store plans. Dr E I Baumgartner returned after visiting Misses Cabe at Grafton Park. Misses Cabe hosted guests at the park this week. Dr Z D Owens of Baltimore and Mrs W J Moran and children returned from Parkersburg. Mr and Mrs James T Barcus and son visiting Mrs Barcus’ sister in Fairmont. Magistrate James L Lilly ill at home on Maple Avenue. Ton and son George Jr of New York visiting Mrs Hamilton’s brother George W White on Latrobe Street.
A dated dinner menu lists Peach Roll with buttered potatoes corn bread and relishes, plus Peach Roll pastry dough with lard milk and cinnamon filling. Featured fillings include Peach Filling and Hard Sauce for puddings, with directions for mixing baking powder salt flour and butter, plus notes on serving and storage.
Epworth Leaguers from West Main Street Methodist Church held a sunrise service at En's Rock with John Peters in charge, breakfasted at Howard White's home, attended Sunday school, and met for an Epworth League session at 6:30 pm led by Kenneth Haas. Attendees included delegates from Andrews, St. Pauls, Weston, Morgantown.
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