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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1933

Page

3

Society notes highlight gatherings and a wedding

Mrs Fisher hosted a bridge party at Heironimus cottage in Grafton Park with Mrs Archer Stavely and Miss Ada Heironimus serving refreshments. Notable guest Mrs E R King of Reading won a glass comport at bridge. Missionary group met at United Brethren church with study on Lady Fourth, Daughter of China. Morgan family set August 20 reunion at Mount Zion near Fairmont. Ola DeMoss hosted M P Fisher class with Twenty members attended. next meeting at Mrs Carl Pitzer’s home. Dinner party at Rosemont honored Misses Mary and Anna Job. Eunice Lee Fittro wed Harold L Blinder at Lost Run. couple to live in Cleveland after honeymoon in South Dakota.

Fisher Rhea H. Fisher Grafton Park Archer Stavely Ada ‘Helyonimus E. R. King Reading George R. Lilly Knotts Avenue Woman's Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church Iva Goff Warden Jace Frances Hugill Lady Fourth China Katie Rau Morgan Mount Zion Fairmont James Copp Carl Pitzer South Side Rosemont Martin L. Shields Mary and Anna Job North Carolina W. H. Hart Virginia Jones Minnie Goodwin Joseph Layman South Dakota Cleveland

Hospital Notes Tonsil Removal At City Hospital

Three patients had tonsil operations at City hospital yesterday. They include Miss Katie Gaune of Belington Florence Marie Morgan of Thayer avenue and Harold Phillips of Blueville.

City Hospital Katie Gaune Belington Florence Marie Morgan Thayer Avenue Harold Phillips Blueville

Improper license charged man fined in Harmony Grove

Dallas Hustead of Harmony Grove was fined $10 and costs after arraignment before Magistrate W E Rightmire for operating an automobile with improper license plates. The fine was paid and the defendant released after a state police arrest made Monday.

Dallas Hustead Harmony Grove W. E.' Rightmire

June crude petroleum output hits 82 million barrels

Washington reports crude petroleum production in June totaling 82 841 barrels daily average 12 762 000 barrels.

Washington Ptroleum United States

Boulder Dam's Engineer Dies Father of Boulder Dam

Arthur Powell Davis, 72, internationally known engineer celebrated as The Father of Boulder Dam, died yesterday after months of illness in Oakland California. His work on the project earned global renown and he guided the early design and construction efforts.

Oakland Cal Arthur Powell Davis Boulder Dam

Wages Rise for GM Workers and NRA Codes Grow

New York August 9 General Motors announces a 10 percent pay increase for salaried staff and 15 percent for manual labor effective August 1, benefiting 135,000 employees. Other firms joining NRA code compliance include Armour & Co, Tide Water Oil and subsidiaries, J P Morgan & Co, Borden Farm Products, Eastman Kodak, Cushman Bakers, Lofts, Hygrade Foods, Interstate Hosiery Mills, and Borden Milk. Insignia issued to signers totals 23,000 in Manhattan and the Bronx. Foreign lines show Hamburg American Line seeking cooperation and code talks with Washington.

New York General oMtors Corporation Armour & Co., Packers Tide Water Oil Company J. P. Morgan & Co Borden Farm Products Fastman Kodak Company Cushman's Bakeries Loft’s, Inc Hygrade Foods Interstate Hosiery Mills Borden Milk Company Edward Bloom Silks William K. Vanderbilt Sutton Place Custom House Manhattan Bronx Christian J. Beck Hamburg American Line

I Row Talks Russia for Kiwanis Dinner

Kiwanis at Hotel Grafton heard Mr Nick Sidrow discuss Russia. He compared pre 1912 conditions to the current Soviet regime and noted changes under the new order. Plans include a joint meeting with Rotarians to honor First Aid graduates and several August county immunity meetings. The club donated a croquet set to the State Underprivileged Children’s camp at Point Pleasant. Ray Watson led the program. Isadore Livin to chair next Tuesday.

Nick Sidrow Kiwanis Grafton Russia Sidrow Gatton Point Pleasant W. W. Trent State Superintendent of Schools Ray Watson Isadore Livin

Birth of Carline George Beddow in Charleston

Mr and Mrs Okey Gibson of Flemington welcome a son born at home on Saturday August 5. This is their third child and the family notes the birth came to Mannington via Charleston. Also announced is Caroline George, born July 25, 1933 in Charleston to Dr and Mrs Herbert M Beddow, a grandchild of Rev and Mrs John Beddow of Clendenin, former pastor here.

Okey Gibson Flemington Waddell Fuel ‘Company Mannington Charleston Caroline George Herbert M. Beddow W. Va John Beddow Clendenin Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church

Milk Strike Tension Rises with Dynamite Attack in Lowville

On Henry Krueger farm in Lowville New York a cement milk house was dynamited during the eight day milk strike. The blast shattered nearby buildings and destroyed about 20 milk cans. Across the state two clashes occurred with strikers clashing with non strikers in Camden and Chittenango station. In Chittenango 150 to 200 men arrived by truck to riot dumping milk from many vehicles. Henry Ostman and Bryan Marehood were injured amid the confrontations.

Lowville Henry Krueger Mohawk Hill Syracuse Spirit New York Camden Chittenango Station Chittenango Dairymen’s League Henry Ostman Verona Bryan Marehood Higginsville

Upshur Singers to Meet at Jackson Grove Sunday

Buckhannon hosts the ninth annual Upshur county sing with about thirty groups expected. The event starts at 9 AM Sunday at Jackson Grove, one mile above Buckhannon on the Adrian road, with DeWitt Singer as president. Also note Toledo welfare farm prisoners cultivate 760 acres for the city’s needy.

Upshur Singers Jackson Grove Buckhannon Upshur County Adrian Road DeWitt Singer Toledo Whitehouse, O

West Virginia Board Renews Textbook Contracts

Charleston reports the state board of education approved one year renewals for textbooks in five subjects. Superintendent Trent emphasized renewals will not disrupt current use by students and that exchanges and use of state texts are allowed in public schools.

Charleston Board of Education Trent

New Furs and Evening Fashions Emphasize Shoulders and Looser Lines

Morns notes that fur coats trend toward looser casual lines except for formal furs, with emphasized shoulders, yokes, deep armholes, bell sleeves, and swagger bodies. A swagger-fitted three quarter leopard coat features fullness to a cuff and scarf collar at the neckline. A sheer brown wool dress shows broad shoulders through yoke treatment, with ruffles returning to sleeves and shoulders.

Publishing houses approved by board of education a year ago

The board of education approved several publishing houses for a one year period. The list includes Fact and Story Readers American Book Company American Language Series Rand McNally and Company The Growth of a Nation Ron Peterson and Company Our Beginning in Europe and America The John C Winston Company The Community and the Citizen West Virginia Edition D C Heath and Company The Constitution of the United States Ginn and Company and Child's World Johnson Pub

Board of Education American Book Company Rand McNally and Company Ron Peterson and Company Europe America John C. Winston Company West Virginia D. C. Heath and Company United States Ginn. and Company

Boosters Rally to Beat Reds in Exhibition Finish

Huntington Boosters defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6 to 4 in an exhibition game. The Boosters, trailing in the Middle Atlantic league, surged to take the win behind late hitting and solid defense.

Huntington Huntington Boosters Cincinnati Reds

Rain cancels Grand Circuit meet at Rockingham Park

Salem New Hampshire August 9 The Grand Circuit’s twentieth program of its sixteenth day at Rockingham Park was rained out yesterday.

Salem N. H Rockingham Park

Green Tomato Mincemeat and Raspberry Pie Menu

Dining items list Green Tomato Mincemeat and Raspberry Pie with a detailed recipe section. Includes pie crust, berry filling, and baking steps plus a dinner menu note featuring broiled lamb chops creamed potatoes glazed carrots and raspberry pie with coffee. Instructions cover dough making and fruit filling plus spiced measurements and bake times.

Mincemeat Preparation and Slow Cooking Note

Continue adding the remaining ingredients and simmer gently for about one hour until very thick. Stir frequently while cooking. When the mincemeat cools, pour into jars.

Auto Crash Near Lumberport Injures Three Men

At the junction of route 20 and Gregorys run road four miles from Lumberport, a car left the road Monday and plunged over an embankment. Harry Cunningham 48 suffered a broken bone and internal injuries and is improving at Frank Williams home. Charles Hustead 30 and Richard Cunningham, both of Isaac's Creek, were treated for minor injuries and went home.

Lumberport Harry Cunningham Charles Hustead Isaac's Creek Richard Cunningham Route No. 20 Gregory's Run Road Frank Williams

Justice Won't Work Overtime At Allerton

Justice of the Peace J E Moore in Allerton Illinois refused to marry a couple at 3 40 am, blaming the NRA and the president s blanket code. He said overwork has darned near ruined this country and urged the couple to return during regular office hours.

Allerton, Ill N.R. A Justice of the Peace J. E. Moore

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