Lawn Party Celebrates Society Members at Andrews M E Church
A delightful lawn party hosted by Group D of the Ladies Aid at Andrews M E church on Maple Avenue featured a birthday cake, Japanese lights, and a reported splendid time. Washington notes mention Mrs. Selvey attending the National Fraternal Congress and Oval Neighbors leadership for DC, VA, WV. The Women’s Missionary Society of United Brethren met to discuss Porto Rico with leaders, readings, and prayers.
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Sociea
Leslie J. Loar
Maple Avenue
Andrews M. E. Church
W. R. Lear
H.C. Compton
IR. C. Wood
Q. M. Sinsel
CV. Miler
Washington
Nella E. Selvey
Washington, D. C
National Fraternal Congress
Mayflower Hotel
Women’s Missionary Society
The
United Brethren Church
Porto Rico
Harry Bowers
D. Ridenoure
Iva Goff
Iva Hugill
My Beauty Hint From Old Advice On Facial Care
The passage shares a long ago lesson about facial muscles to avoid rubbing. It advises applying a cool cream at night and patting gently with fingertips. The narrator claims a 15 minute “highfly operation” helps prevent sagging muscles.
More Witnesses Hear In Coal Suit In Asheville
Appalachian Coals Inc defended itself against a Sherman antitrust suit with further witness testimony in a three judge federal court in Asheville. Calvin Holmes of Knoxville testified that the agency would aid research and create new coal fields.
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Asheville
N. C
Appalachian Coals, Inc
Calvin Holmes
Knoxville
Band Invasion Injures Hungarian Staff Member
Brussels authorities report a band of young men suspected of Hungarian communists invaded the embassy injuring one staff member seriously and beating several others. Four assailants were arrested. others escaped.
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Hungary
Brussels
Hair Dye Promise: Lively Shade Tailored To You
Marinello Beauty Shop advertises a personalized hair dye treatment claiming a natural tint that defies detection. The copy stresses individual service with free consultations and reasonable prices, noting hats cannot hide gray or discolored hair this fall.
Kiwanians To Award Prizes In Beautification Contest
Grafton Kiwanis Club readies for grand finale of spring beautification contest with judging to begin next week. Anyone wishing to enter may notify the club or call secretary W L Towles 631 J. Theo dore H Patton from the natural gas office spoke on Bi Products of Gas. He outlined five extraction methods: production, combustion, pyrolysis, oxidation and domination. Attorney J Guy Allender gave two readings and planned to visit Haymond. club visits Four H camp at Wickwire to bring support. Baseball team plays Newburg at 5 pm. A 5-5 draw with Pruntytown and an 18-4 win over Recreation Reds preceded.
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Grafton
Kiwanis Club
W. L. Towles
Theodore H. Patton
J. Guy Allender
Haymond
Wickwire
Newburg
Pruntytown
Kiwanians
Recreation Reds
Communists Seek to Recruit Blue Shirts to Their Organization
In St Louis on August 10 Chief of Police Joseph Gerk announced he had authentic information that 400 communist workers plan to recruit jobless and liberty party members for a convention on August 17 and 18. He warned the communists may try to enlist the so called blue shirts for a communist directed parade. M G Bayser in charge called the information without fact or foundation.
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St. Louis
Joseph Gerk
Communist Party
Blue Shirts
M. G. Bayser
Forecast Sharp Cut In State Aid to Schools
Charleston officials said state finances force a sharp cut in school aid. Last year the Board of Public Works distributed 1,459,645 to school districts. this year officials estimate funds may not exceed 1,000,000, with no funds in sight to make the distribution.
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Charleston
Board of Public Works
Old Fashioned Campaign Debate Fades Before Election
Byron Price analyzes the 1932 presidential race noting a fading prospect of direct back-and-forth between Hoover and Roosevelt. He predicts a muted exchange after Hoover's acceptance speech, with each side avoiding direct partisan volleys and voters left in a fog of conflicting, nonconfrontational points.
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Byron Price
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Hoover
Rosevelt
Walker
New York
Hospital News on local patients and discharge notes
Mies Genevieve Pendergast of Newburg underwent a tonsil operation at City Hospital this forenoon. Edget Ware a 66 year old B and O yard brakeman was discharged yesterday afternoon in not serious condition after collapsing in the yards on Monday. Mr Ware lives in East Grafton and Mrs Minnie Koonst of Belington was discharged after a major operation.
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Hospital News
Mies Genevieve Pendergast
Newburg
City Hospital
Edget Ware
Ware
East Grafton
Minnie Koonst
Belington
Death blamed on gas exposure in infant
A 12 week old baby, Bernard Myers of Pittsburgh, died at Gallinger Hospital after parents said the child relapsed from gas during the recent evacuation of bonus marchers by federal troops. Doctors noted gas may have worsened the illness but did not confirm it as the cause.
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Washington
Bonus
Gallinger Hospital
John Henry Myers
Pittsburgh
Bernard
Rte
Mrs Aleander George Recipe Set for Meats for a Warm Day
A home recipe spread by Mrs Aleander George lists meals for a warm day including orange juice cooked corn cereal soft cooked eggs buttered graham toast coffee and luncheon items. It provides detailed instructions for a light cake frosting peach meringues and related desserts with steps for creaming beating folding and baking and serving suggestions with whipped cream and peaches.
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Reid
Personal Notes From Grafton Area Visitors and The Ill
A running column lists residents and visitors with family ties and travels. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. J B Freeman returned from a motor trip to the Valley of Virginia visiting relatives. Various families including Hanes of Brownsville and Elkins visit Rev. B. E. Hanes in Gratton. Mrs Wallace Hurd and daughter Mary Lou improve after illness. Virginia Campbell leaves for Washington to visit sister Mrs John Blaine. Coadjacent families from Richmond Indiana, Parkview and Mamptony Town are noted visiting. W T Wells returns from camp Buckhannon river near Boulder. Buckhannon illness details. Camp participants Frank Fawcett, George Newton, Ian Lucas, Lucille, Madeline Haislip, and others extend ten days. Mrs A D Vernon and daughter Evanellia visit Warder Avenue and Baltimore trip. Mrs Vernon plans visit with Dr. Ro H Powell. Wilford H Pilson family and Mrs M Reed noted traveling and to be in city briefly.
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C. C. Thomas
J.B. Freeman
Valley of Virginia
E. Freeman
Arden Hanes
Brownsville
Alden W. Hanes
Elkins
B. E. Hanes
Gratton
Wallace Hurd
Mary Lou
Lincoln Street
Virginia Campbell
Washington, D. C
John Blaine
Thomas W. Johns
Howard
Russell
John Davenport
Som Billy
Richmond
Indiana
Mire
Johnson
Boulder
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Grafton Sentinel Society
Wilson
Indian Rocks
Preston County
Kingwood
Beersville
Indian Rock
Perston County
Tech Family
Carlos Estep
Clyde Withers
Frank Kunst
North River
Ice Mountain
Romney
Smoke Hole
Petersburg
Helen Twelvetrees
Marinello Beauty Shop
Roane County
Gwendolyn Hardman
Hardman
Wm. Woodyard
R. Hardman
Spencer
W. Va
West Virginia University
Chi Omega
Roosevelt
Columbus
White House
Whasit
Senator Whatsit
Smith
Mr. Smith
Senator Borah
Mrs
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