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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1934
Page
4
A Woodman Circle Club meeting at Mrs. H C Parlow’s Lincoln street home featured four tables of games and a later spread of refreshments.
Community notes show August events with the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at eight at the Moose Home and benefit parties at the R of C Hall and St Augustine's lawn. Friday includes plays at West Main Street Church and a First Brethren business meeting. Saturday features bake sale and a charity shower with many local names listed. A joint council chicken supper closes the week with services, music, and addresses. The Mor cantown Methodist Field Day plans seek district participation August 29 at Cadell Mountain camp.
Klutch forms a comfort cushion that holds dentures tight and steady so they don’t rock or slip. It lets a person eat and speak as easily as with natural teeth. Available for 25 cents and in a box at drug stores.
The Morgantown district plans a large Sesqui Centennial of Methodism event with athletic activities, campfire song service, and a pageant The Spreading Flame portraying Methodism from Embury to today Dr John L Wolfe district superintendent will lead with district ministers and local churches urged to cooperate Also Kiwanis Dance at Park with Davis Evans orchestra promises summer highlight and new floor show hosted by Gordon Whitney Tickets on sale by Kiwanis merchants
Club members and the public can buy tickets tomorrow afternoon at the Park. Patrons are urged to purchase early as several prizes will be awarded during the evening.
Mr and Mrs Frank Wolfe of Montgomery Alabama visit Mr and Mrs John Wolfe of Washington street John Wolfe manages Coffman Fisher Company clothing store. Ben H Franz and sons Anatol and Howard plan a buying trip to Pittsburgh. Gerald Jones A P store West Main relieves George Cassell West Side manager. Next week Jones will relieve Russel F Reeder Main street manager. Mr and Mrs Harry Walter S returned from Century of Progress Chicago and visited Dana Hinkle family in Toledo. Mrs E F K Roof returned from Valhalla South Carolina with Ray Barringer Salisbury NC. Richard Wrestling Wheeling West Virginia assistant manager Prudential Insurance spending day in Grafton with agent R E Blaney.
Anetta Frey underwent a tonsil operation at City hospital this morning and is reported in good condition this afternoon. Hoye Bolyard underwent a tonsil procedure as well.
Mrs Vernon Mays underwent a major operation at the City Hospital this morning. Patrolman J C Helms injured in a Sunday automobile wreck is reported improving at the City hospital. Both Mays and another resident underwent operations this morning at City Hospital.
Harrison County with 95 precincts led statewide in yesterday's primary vote. Rush D. Holt led Democratic senatorial hopefuls with 5483 votes, ahead of Clem Shaver at 3336. Hatfield tally reached 3990, Rosenbloom counted 714 ballots. Other contenders included Chilton 282, Keneth 589, Sale 148, Taylor 468.
Albany August 8 Governor Herbert H Lehman formally announced his bid for a second term saying he preferred private life but would serve again if the people value his experience. He noted he would consider it a privilege to continue public service if the electorate supports him.
Fragmented report notes blasting activity and a July celebration as part of a street resurfacing project. Mayor Charles is involved, with 1070 feet of 8th Street to be surfaced and a large retaining structure mentioned.
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