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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1932

Page

3

Grafton Society News Highlights Gainer Reunion and Poe Family Meet

Grafton society pages note the thirteenth Gainer family reunion set for August 14 at Elkins city park with Rev T E Gainer of Clarksburg and speakers Jennings Randolph and Slidell Brown. Alice Randal Chapter World Wide Guild Girls to meet at Parsh Baptist Church, hike to Grafton Park, cookout and swimming. Poe Family Reunion planned for August 28 at Devers Grove Wickwire near Grafton with invitation for relatives to attend.

Gainer Elkins T. E. Gainer Clarksburg A. M. Fredlock Jennings Randolph Slidell Brown Alice Randal World Wide Guild Parsh Baptist Church Grafton Park

Wiseman Reunion and Local Club Notices

The Wiseman family reunion is set for August 14 at Mountain View Camp near Fairmont with invites for members and friends to bring picnic baskets. Group S of Andrews Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. George Welch's home. seven members and two visitors attended. The Red Wing Club met at Mrs. W. H. Chenoweth’s home for a covered dish dinner with about thirty five present. The Deakins Pulliam reunion will be August 21 at the Deakins sold homestead on Route 50. all members invited with baskets and games. Women of The Moose plan a Friday 2 pm meeting at the Moose Home. Mitchigama residents note fish with up to five heads discovered.

Wiseman Mountain View Camp U. S. Route 250 Fairmont Lare S of Andrews Ladies ‘Aid Society George Welch Grand Street Robert Graham Mildred H. V. Chenoweth Red Wing Club W. H. Chen Oweth Grafton Park Deakins-Pulliam Dawsons Deakins Claude Pulliam Forrest Deakins

Isner Reunion at Black and White Service Station

The Isner family reunion will be held Sunday August 21 at the Black and White service station in the old Blueville park on route 50. All members and friends are invited. Mrs A H Isner was surprised Monday at 7 20 o clock when her children and friends gathered at her home 827 W Boyd for a surprise fifty fourth birthday party. Those present were Mr and Mrs Hamilton Isner and family.

Isner Blueville Park Route 50 A. H. Isner W. Boyd Street Hamilton Isner

My Beauty Hint in Sport and Household Duties

A house wife who scorns exercise should try a sport to test fitness. The text argues domestic chores provide effort but not the same results as sport. Bowling is given as an example where sport keenness promotes body limberness, a key element of beauty.

Hair Dye Treatment Promises Natural Looking Tint

A fall hair dye service advertises a dye treatment that creates a lively sheen and healthy color. Each application is individualized, with no two heads treated the same, and consultations are free while services remain reasonably priced.

Hospital Notes In Flemington And Town

Arnett Clevenger of Flemington who entered City Hospital a week ago with a fractured leg bone was discharged today. Mrs Thorpe of West Main Street who slipped on her kitchen floor and fractured a hip shows improved and satisfactory condition. Miss Pauline Rosier of Tuinton underwent an operation for removal of the tonsils this afternoon.

Arnett. Clevenger Flemington City Hospital

City Man Works On Main Street Wall After Slope Slide

Commissioner W. P. Withers ordered immediate repair on a retaining wall at Walters and East Main streets as embankment soil and rock shifted. Crews widen the junction to ease turning for vehicles while the project proceeds, with rock and stone work ongoing.

W. P. Withers Walters Sind East Main East Main Main

Velvet fall fashion debut stars in velvet coats and gowns

Paris fashion notes a velvet vogue sweeping the season with black, ruby and violet velvets. Daytime coats, frocks and gowns lead the display, with floor length wraps and high collars. Evening wear features high fronts and low backs, bertha necklines, and velvet accessories. Weather forecasters hint at cloudy skies for the meteor shower backdrop.

VOGUE Velvet SIN Line Sylvia Sidney Diana Merwin Associated Press Paris Ehic

Trade program pushes Russia aid to restore U S trade

A concerted program to restore Russia and American trade to over 100 million dollars yearly moved forward today. The major remaining hurdle is Russia's ability to furnish adequate credit guarantees.

New York

Hoover rally opens push for 1932 bid in nation

Washington reports Republican hosts rallied to President Hoover's call for a new four year term. The address tackles prohibition issues and the economy as Hoover prepares a nationwide drive. A nationwide broadcast is planned to reach a large audience tonight with Republican meetings nationwide.

Washington Hoover

Defending champs reach semis in Maryland tennis event

Mountain Lake Park Maryland August entries in the Thirteenth annual Western Maryland Championship Tennis Tournament advanced to the semi finals in both men's and women's singles. Randolph Lups of Winchester Virginia and Frances Grimes of Mountain Lake Park are among the survivors noted as defending champions.

Mountain Lake Park Maryland Randolph Nps Winchester Var Frances Grimes Mountain Lake Park

Father Cox Says Authorities Must Not Interfere

The Rev James R Cox asked President Hoover to stop U S health authorities from interfering with the Liberty party convention near St Louis The St Louis County health commissioner Dr L C O Brock and a Federal agent banned the gathering claiming it would pose a health menace

Pittsburgh James R. Cox Hoover U. S St. Louis L. C. O'Brock St.Louis County

Local families travel for visits and returns

Mr and Mrs Hyson Devers take Evelyn and Carl and MM Samuel Devers and son to Glenville for the day while Gledys Devers attends Ville State Teachers College. Shirley and Doris Hurd depart with Mrs Will Vass for a two week visit with relatives in Richwood. A Hussion, recently visiting, leaves for Wheeling Zanesville after a brief stop at home. Mattie Jaco returns from Charleston where she served in state department schools.

Hyson Devers Evelyn Carl Samuel Devers Glenville Gledys Ville State Teachers College Shirley Doris Hurd Corn Street Will Vass Richwood Joseph A. Hussion

National Banks Report Resources Fall in June

Washington reports 016,150 national banks in the United States for June with total resources at 22,367,711,000, down 2,204,575,000 since December 31 and 5,274,000 since June 30. Comptroller J W Pole notes the count is 223 banks fewer than year end and the figure remains static versus June 30.

Washington United States J. W. Pole

Fifty underprivileged to Stone Howse Rotary camp

Fifty underprivileged youths will visit the Stone Howse Rotary camp site on Monday as guests of Captain W of the Salvation Army and affiliated organizations. Tables are being built under large trees near the sandy beach, with the camp set to close shortly before schools reopen.

Rotary Beivation Army Vigh

Hoover son injured in accident at Notwalk plant

Herbert Hoover Jr. suffered multiple bruises yesterday after an incident at a U S Department of Agriculture facility. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John W Hoover and employed at the cement plant.

Conm Herbert Hoover Herbert John W.'Hoover U. S. Cement of Agriculture

Abducted Cashier In Silver-Greek Bank Heist

Two men abducted a Farmers Bank cashier in Silver-Greek Nebraska on August 11. They forced him to accompany them to the bank and stole an amount yet to be determined, with a two percent figure noted in the report.

Nebr

New Booths Atag and the Question of Another Cir

A fragmented OCR note hints at employment issues and a looming decision about another circulation, mentioning internal staff and possible changes in coverage. The readable text suggests concern over staffing and governance but details remain unclear.

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Coral Parrish Montgomery Grafton Sentinel Society Poe Devers Grove Wickwire Grafton Hubert Poling Paul Rogers James Isner Harry Ringler George Preeze Lou Huff Joseph Moats Lawrence Minter Madeline Verna Artie Isner Ruth Withers Nina ~ Kinter Edwards Moats Ralph Nelson John Isner Women of the Moose Moose Mitchigon Waers Karen Morl Mela Reuter Sumer Street Union Nora Gregor Natural Bridge Virginia Carson Che Io Niet Virginia Cox National Banks Stone House Erbert Hoover Rodinis Itis
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