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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1930
Page
3
Social news from Grafton highlights a Sunday picnic at Gratton Park with Delights and games. Attendees include Miss Helen Pierce and others, plus a Wilson family reunion planned for Knottsville and a wedding for Miss Allie Kelley and Leo Hever in Webster.
Lesburg director of publicity for Taylor Preston counties urged intensified department activity to inform the public about prohibition. Rockefeller Jr. quote stressed law obedience over personal opinion. Afternoon sessions featured Mrs Wolfe on songs, Mrs Cline on Crusades and Lillian Stevens life, L. T. L. exercises, and WCTU overseas work. Union Signal subscriptions boosted by a 1 demonstration led by Mary Alice Beavers.
The Institute hosted Mrs. Hugh Bonafield president of the Fort Washington W T U in New York City. She spoke on her work and local conditions. Mrs. Blanche Rankin Wolfe sang Higher Ground with Mrs. Blanche Brand at the piano. A covered dish luncheon followed in the church dining room. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Hugh Bonafield and daughter Betty Jo, and Mrs. Mary Alice Beavers and her grandson, among others from Kingwood and Rowlesburg. A Baptist church picnic is announced for Grafton Park sponsored by the Ladies Aid Society and Mission Circle with baskets. Miss Mildred Stafford’s upcoming marriage is noted along with a shower and bridge party at the Parish home in Brownlow Park.
Mrs. Charles Skaggs entertained the Modernistic Club at her West Main street home with full attendance. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. C. T. Miles and Anna Mae Robb, with consolation to Mrs. Russell Messenger and guest prize to Mrs. Frank Evans. Anna Mae Robb was elected club president and C. T. Miles secretary and treasurer.
A model child labor act was adopted for state legislatures detailing minimum work ages. No one under 14 may be employed for gain except 9 to 14 year old newspaper distributors provided they meet school requirements. Farm work and golf course caddies allowed with health checks. Ages 14 to 18 may work with permits in allowed occupations, subject to school and health rules. Organizations must post conspicuous notices.
At the Institute of Politics in Williamstown Massachusetts a conference on the far eastern situation featured remarks by William R Castle assistant secretary of state, who said Japan viewed a 10-7 naval ratio as giving it a fighting chance against the American fleet, while the United States believed 10-6 was fair Admiral Sir Herbert Richmond contended Britain would not agree to 10-7 and noted Japan's reliance on food imports to the mainland, with Castle and Richmond offering differing assessments and questions about Japan's security. The report also mentions local social notes about Miss Mildred Daly and J H Warder visiting Clarksburg.
Funeral services were held in Baltimore Sunday afternoon for Mrs Maude Bilis aged 61. The Rev H S Wii presided at the burial in Kilroy Cemetery. Surviving are daughter Clarente Ellis and son Paul of Newburg, sister Mrs Agde Turnley of Newburg, and another son William Smith of Rowles. Also noted are past affiliations and local connections. Authorities investigate a Sunday evening auto accident near an embankment on a sharp curve involving Mr Zinn and family. The accident left the car wrecked but all three children unharmed. A Memorial is planned and community notices follow. The Altar Society met at Mrs Guy Virts’s home with about fifteen members attending. Weber reunion at Iron Bridge near Gladesville featured songs, readings, and prizes for largest family and youngest member. Good Spirit Club met at the Ta-aendpoint Baptist Church with a social hour and refreshments. Various local visits and travels noted, including Barbara Lopez and Mrs Vernon Wolfe visiting and Edward Pendergast returning home.
A fragmented social column records neighbors and visitors with names such as John Mary Weaver, Gertrude Larue, William Doll, Rev and Mrs J, Dr C B Wells, and J U Kindle. Mentions trips to Youngstown, Kingwood, Philippi, and Padén City. Neighborly calls, visits, and business engagements span a few days.
An elderly Hawain resident, Mr Loughrie, arranged vases of dahlias and other flowers in Geto City Hospital. The gesture brightened every room as patients, Patti, and nurses enjoyed the colorful tribute amid a landscaped hallway scene and bids from visitors.
Vacancy after August offers a 16th floor style suite with rooms described as nice and clean, convenient with all modern amenities. Apply to Red Pharmacy on the West Side for rental details and viewing appointments.
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