Grafton Social Notes Report August Gatherings
Coral Parrish Montgomery records social events from Grafton area including West Main Street Ladies Aid at Mrs Frank Evans home, Bollen family reunions, and a string of club meetings. Highlights: Kiwanis dinner at White Gate, Altena weather roast plans, and a Wiener Roast party near Fetterman with Hendershott and Corbin families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Faye Hendershott
Mary Virginia Sandbury
F. B. Hendershott
H. C. Hendershott
Nina Zinn
Charles Corbin
Phillip's Place
Fetterman
Georgia slaying details mystery surrounding club secretary
In Georgia the death of Anthony B. King, secretary of the Columbus Gaye Elke Club, is reported under mysterious circumstances. Mrs. Oliver Allen testified or stated for his death as part of the case.
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Associated Pryas
Anthony B.’ King
Columbus, Gaye Elke Club
Hain
Oliver Allen
Kitchen Shower Honors Miss Mildred Stafford
A Walnut Street kitchen shower celebrated Mildred Stafford prior to her marriage to Virgil Rohrbaugh. Esther Murray hosted a rainbow decor and gifts with prizes for Mrs. Junior Hamilton, Geraldine Morgan, and Mildred Stafford. Guests included Eileen Corbin, Mary Jane Ringler, Helen Frazier, Jo Claire Hicks, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Corbin
Mary Jane Ringler
Helen Frazier
Jo Claire Hicks
Gladys Tucker
Marine Corbin
Marian Hicks
Lila Withers
Bernice Hendershott
Thelma Tucker
Lillian Henderson
Junior Corbin
Hildreth Hendershott
Charles Sandbury
John Davis
Paul McDaniel
Clifford Steadman
Carden Peters
Paul Mitter
Charles Mahaffey
James Hart
Ulysses
Ernest Tucker
Vernon Sapp
Sandford Ringler
Esther Murray
Walnut Street
Mildred Stafford
Virgil Rohrbaugh
Junior Hamilton
Geraldine Morgan
Miss Murray
Joan Haymond
Margaret Hoffman
Janie Cline
Betty Stafford
Emma Annis Thayer
Marguerite Burke
Billy Waters
Rose Marie Folio
Park Pioneer Club Social At Kerr Summer Cottage
Members of the Park Pioneer Club enjoyed a delightful gathering at the summer cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn M. Kerr. The event showcased community camaraderie and local hospitality in a scenic setting.
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Park
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Meet
The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic will meet in the modern Woodman Hall Thursday evening. This will be the last meeting before the National convention in Cincinnati the week of August 24. All members are urged to attend to discuss important matters.
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Ladies Aid Meeting
Ladies Aid Society of Andrew's
M. E. Ehurch
Garfton Park
W. C. Barnes
Maple Avenue
B. H.C
Protective Home Circle
Hing
GA R
the Grand Army of the Republic
Theodern Woodman Hall
Cincinnati
Baby Show Returns at Opera House Tonight
By popular request the Baby Show at the Opera House will be run again tonight Wednesday Aug 6th. The event draws families and young performers, with organizers urging early arrival for seating and a fun evening of child talent.
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Opera House
Local residents share news and travel updates in Grafton area
C T Lawson of Haymond Settlement visits Grafton as a business and social caller. Alex and Mrs Matthews of Thayer Street called Cameron for illness in his mother. Mrs Moran of West Philadelphia brought Louise to visit grandmother Mrs C D Powell. Doris Jeanne and Charles Hinkle of Toledo stay with grandparents in Market Street. O Jay Fleming and family depart for Niagara Falls and Buffalo for about two weeks. Campbell family return from Cleveland. Marion Skaggs and child return from Belleaire after weather and water shortages truncated visit. Helen Howell out with foot injuries working at Loar Jewelery. John Edwards Jr in Clarksburg on business with a Baltimore official. Martha Devers of Belaire, Ohio visiting Skaggs at East Washington Street. to stay several days. P Cale of Pittsburgh in the…
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C. T. Lawson
Haymond Settlement
Grafton
Alex Matthews
Thayer Street
Cameron
Ralph Moran
West Philadelphia
Louise
C. D. Powell
Doris Jeanne
Charles Hinkle
Toledo
Ohio
D. C. Hinkle
Market Street
Marion Skaggs
Belaire
Helen Howell
Loar Jewelery Company
John Edwards Jr
Clarksburg
Baltimore
É& O
Martha Devers
Washington Street
P. Cale
Pitthbureh
City business residents visit Grafton and area
Railway Express Agency matters bring L B Long of Pittsburgh back to the city. Wallace Hurd returns to Clarksburg. Several visitors from Baltimore Washington Cincinnati and Philadelphia attend to business in Grafton. Local officials and townsfolk join in recent leisure and educational visits including Parkersburg trips and Fairmont events.
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Railway Express Agency
BE L. Long
Pittsburgh
Wallace Hurd
Clarksburg
David Speyer
Wheeling
Grafton
G.F. Goodwenl
Hagerstown
H. A. Young
Cincinnati
R. Foltz
Baltimore
Delegates Lose in Race in West Virginia Primary
Aug 6 Charleston report lists seven house of delegates candidates defeated in party nominating contests across counties. Several incumbents and nominees named by party and county, including Republican and Democrat candidates in counties such as Hampshire Jefferson Morgan Berkeley Boone Brooke Clay Doddridge Gilmer Grant Harrison Jefferson Lewis Mason Monongalia Morgan McDowell and more. The returns indicate numerous incumbents re seeking re election and a slate of new nominees emerging.
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Charleston
House of Delegates
C. G. Davis
Hampshire County
U. LeMartin
Jefferson County
Bugzéed
Express Agent Here Moved To Clarksburg Job
W P Cale of the Railway Express Co audits books and checks Hurd for a Clarksburg assignment. Wallace Hurd is transferred to Clarksburg to replace H Morgan. E L Long returns to the local office after a month away at Grafton.
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Clarksburg
W. P. Cale
Pittsburgh
Railway Express Co
Hurd
Wallace Hurd
H. Morgan
E. L. Long
Grafton
The Best Is the Cheapest Sale Persists
The ad proclaims affordable merchandise and economical everyday prices. It emphasizes value and savings on practical wear and goods, urging customers not to miss the chance to save on useful items.
Ambiguous Ballot Totals Mention Multiple Districts
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous names across counties including Ohio, Tyler, Wirt, Wyoming and Pendleton. Mentions Republicans and Democrats with incumbents and candidates such as Cummins Laughlin Smith Cooper Suthed, but lacks clear race outcomes or positions.
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W. H
W. Hunter
J. MacGibson
Taylor Coun
Ray Dillon
Tyler
Robertson Wirt County
James L. Smith
Wyoming County
J. H. Cooper
George Suthed
Two Killed When Hit By Mountain Boulder
Hinton Aug Aleck Lewis and Railly Durrett of county Virginia were killed yesterday when struck by a 200 pound boulder dislodged from a mountain side. Talcott from herds men were employed on the Big Bend tunnel on the Ow Railroad at that point.
Caboose derails near main freight route
A caboose derailed on a westbound freight line just behind the Sentinel route. The freight stopped and yard workers moved in to clear the site as officials investigated the incident.
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Pines
Savoy blues boost star sapphires in smart jewelry
The piece notes Savoy blue tone rising in fashion and extending to jewelry. Star sapphires appear in chokers and bracelets, often surrounded by diamonds and dark sapphires. Paris, Riviera, New York and Italian influence drive demand. pale blue shade favors summer resort wear and makeup accents.
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Savoy Blue
New York
Italy
Marié Jose
Conan
Paris
Riveria
Amer
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Altena
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James Thompson
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M. Virginia
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Clendenin
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Broaddus College
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Pennsboro
Europe
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Associated Press
RADIO
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Washington, D. C
G. C. Morgan Jr
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Affie Jewell
Irma Jewell
Henry Grupp
la Grove
Wis
J. F. Kelley
Cincinatti
Frank J. Golden
Philadelphia
John J. Beck
Washington
H. N. Goldsmith
Greenville
D.C
Joe White
Division Freight
J. Lee Evans
Herman Wilson
Davie Evans
Fairmont
Thomas Browning
Oakland
W. C. Han Way
Selvey Bartlett
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Blanche Guard
Knotts Avenue
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Fairmont State Teachers’ College
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J Minor Dunham
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Boone County
E. E. White
Brooke County
J. L. Dealey
Clay ‘County
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Doddridge County
L. B. Wolverton
Gilmer County
E. E. Cottrill
Grant County
J. L. Rexroad
Ia V. Cowsill
Harrison County
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M. Wardner Davis
James M. Guiber
Creed S. Simons
Henry W. Bassel
Arlos J. Habert
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Edgar E. Righter
C. L. Haines
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Mason County
Dr. M. J. Lilly
George A. Rairden
Monongalia County
J. W. Hartigan
H. 8. Vandervort
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McDowell County
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P. T. Holbrook
Joland M. HH
Tabor
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