Gossip and Reputations in Society Notes and Wilcox and Lanham Marriage
A columnist admonishes gossip about people and warns of reputational harm. The piece notes a marriage announcement: Charles Wilcox of Rosemont and Pauline Lanham of Wendell were wed by Rev W H Hart in Flemington. the couple will live in Wendell with Wilcox employed by Maryland Coal Company. Additional items cover social visits, club meetings, reunions, and community notices across Fairmont area social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox-Lanham
Charles Wilcox
H. J. Wilcox
Rosemont
Pauline Lanham
J. H. Lanham
Wendel
W. H. Hart
Flemington
M. P
Wilcox
Maryland Coal Company
My Beauty Hint Frances Fuller in Hollywood
Frances Fuller advises wearing dark glasses outdoors in bright sun to prevent fine lines at the corners of the eyes. She notes the sun’s glare and suggests eye protection as a simple beauty precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Fuller
Hollywood
Nestorville Church Event and Area Family Reunions
The Nestorville gathering led by Mr. Wilson featured prayer by the president sermon by Rev. C J Allender and musical renditions by Elkins high school band with addresses by Gov H G Kump and Congressman Jennings Randolph. Corbin Wolfe nuptials note Miss Elma Loretta Corbin and John T Wolfe Jr wed at Knottsville parsonage with Rev Lloyd Myers officiating. Brides family and groom employed by Deckers Creek Land Company. Home plans remain with bride’s parents. Reunions listed across multiple towns with numerous family groups and community gatherings scheduled for August 20 and August 27 including Sturm Robey McBee Steele and Hartley families, plus many others. Births announced for Donald Carl Nestor and Betty Lee Beleford with parent details given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nestorville
Mr. Wilson
C. J. Allender
Elkins High School
H. G. Kump
Jennings Randolph
Sturm-Robey
Manington City
McBee-Steele
Goshen Church
Tetrick-Sturm
Viro
Pa Park
Morris
Cain Thorne
Mannington
Hartley
Orchardale
Thompson-Snowden-Jackson
Monongalia County
Satterfield
Fairmont Senior High School
Costello
Gordon Church
Preston County
Gump-Rinehart
Clark Jones
Barnes
Martin's Park
Morgan
Mt. Zion
Nuzum
Reservoir Park
Arnett
Arnett Grove
Georgetown
DeVault
Smithtown Grove
Timms
Mason-Cunningham-Robinson - Coffman
Viropa Park West
Resevoir Park
Late Summer Styles Feature Black Satin Suits and Gowns
The article describes black satin suits with short fitted jackets and long slim skirts, noting triple wing shoulders and wide cap sleeves. It also mentions black satin in formal and semi formal dresses, including a taffeta evening gown with puffed sleeves and skirt puffs above the knee, reflecting the architectural silhouette.
Local personals note summer visits and travel
Mrs R E King and two daughters Rosaleend and Betty Jean return to Reading Pa. Misses Mary Ford and Mary Margaret Bernadett of Grafton train at Mercy hospital Baltimore and are home on vacation. Mattie Mae Swisher of Grafton visited Moody Bible Institute Chicago recently. Frank C Collins A and P store manager and Mrs Collins with son Frank Jr depart from Baltimore after a week’s vacation. Mrs T M Davis and son JackIe take a two week trip to Cumberland and Baltimore to attend the Alleghany county fair. Virginia Fredlock and Grace Ratcliff of Bikins visit their aunt and uncle W C Hanway.
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R. E. King
Mr. Davis
Ison
Cumberland
Sabtamonte
Virginia Fredlock
Grace Ratcliff
Bikins
W. C. Hanway
Grafton Park
Hubert R. Parrish
Cincinnati
Ed. Cassell
Marie
Robert
S. L. Henderson
Kenneth
Ray
Frank Westcott
Norma
Westcott
Alice Reese
Seneca Caverns
Frank Hedrick
JB. McCracken
Frances
Edward
Keyser
Oakland
L. B. Bryndon
Bloomington
Abbie
Marie Sinsel
Haislup Street
Andrew Pastor
Jack Plum
Tuckahoe
Rosemont
New York
Harley Sawyer
Pound
Fred Abbott
St. Louis
Nam-Soum
Ed Andrew John
M. L. Abbott
West Main Street
Irene Williams
Pastor
John Newton
Parkers
Grafton
John Harter
Chaphan
Detroit
Mary F. Simmons
el Centro
California
Lois Simmons Fitzgerald
Atlanta
Georgia
Grace Whitescarver
W. Wiford Street
F. J. Turvander
Betty
Janet
Alexandra
Washington, D. C
G. C. Flint
Utterback
Local Social Roundup Sees Visits and Birth Announcement
Grafton residents list visitors and hosts across cities like Cincinnati Keyser Cumberland and Detroit. The column notes a birth in the family naming Andrew John and mentions several towns, households, and hosting duties among friends and relatives.
Single coal code proposed for entire industry
Washington reports the recovery administration considering a single code of fair competition for the soft coal industry. Dr. Alexander Sachs presented a study at public hearings recommending one nationwide code rather than multiple regional codes to govern the entire bituminous business.
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Washington
Recovery Administration
Alexander Sachs
Sachs
Police chase for baby in car ends without intercept
Lake George New York August 14 State police failed to intercept a New Jersey sedan carrying Grace Crudeau Hackensack New Jersey and a baby in need of medicine said to be too strong for the child. Troopers and city police scoured northern roads and bridges but could not locate the car due to no license number.
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Lake George
New Jersey
Grace Crudeau
Hackensack
N. J
Albany
Hide and Seek Sleuths Nab Subway Pickpockets
New York police use a hide and seek method to spot pickpockets in subway stations. Four detectives with the Pickpocket Court testified they hide under platform edges as trains depart, peeking to nab culprits unseen by guards.
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Subway
New York
Marital Strife Enters Mayor Court Over Pastor Visit
In Warder avenue a marital dispute led Mr and Mrs Franklin Stilwell to the mayor's court after a night of turmoil at their home. Rev F C Herod, pastor of First Baptist, said he delivered pageant papers to Mrs Stilwell earlier that evening and became involved when Stilwell confronted him at the front door. Investigating officers arrived as the couple debated trust and jealousy amid accusations and counter accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Stilwell
Warder Avenue
Charles O. King
Wallace N. Henderson
F. C. Herod
First Baptist Church
Red Cross
West Side
Herod
Minister Detained After Door Incident
Mr Stilwell testified he heard a door close and saw Rev Herod leaving He seized the minister and called for help His brother in law aided in detaining the minister until police arrival Authorities said there were no charges against any party and did not explain why Mr and Mrs Stilwell were in court Mrs Stilwell is active in Baptist church circles and social functions.
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Herod
Sentinel
Stilwell
Losh
Wallace Henderson
Earl Demoss
Claude Hefner
Mr. Stilwell
Rev. Herod
Fourteen West Virginia road and bridge projects slated to start
Charleston reports bids to open August 29 for seven road projects and August 30 for seven bridge projects totaling an estimated 1.8 million dollars. The work uses a federal grant of 4.474 million and requires domestic materials and wage rates of 35 cents unskilled and 45 cents skilled per hour. Projects span Cabell to Wood counties with concrete paving and steel beam bridges in multiple counties and include Banks like Capone and Graves Creek bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Bailey
West Virginia
Cabell County
Randolph County
Ellamore-McBie
Ritchie County
Goose Creek
Nutter Farm
Wayne County
Ceredo-Huntington
Wood County
Parkersburg-Waverly
Wayne-Lavalette
Lightning Kills Three Farm Boys in Pennsylvania
Burgettstown, Pa. August 14 The lightning strike killed three farm boys who sheltered under an oak tree during a severe storm. The dead are Nick Medolic 12 his brother Sam 10 and Mike Roman 9 whose mother found the bodies after failing to return home. Mrs Steve Roman set out to locate the boy who had joined the Medolics to watch a nearby field battle.
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Burgettstown
Nick Medollic
Sam
Mike Roman
Steve Roman
Plum Sauce and Dessert Recipes from Daily Menu
Readable menu items present for breakfast luncheon and dinner with recipes for plum sauce fresh fruit cocktail asparagus salad and chocolate frosting. The text lists ingredients and simple preparation steps for each recipe including plum sauce and cake toppings. Includes measurements and serving suggestions.
Mail Advertising Simple Under New Spanish Plan
Madrid outlines a plan to boost mail advertising by allowing trades to reach recipients without addressed envelopes. An organization can send unaddressed stamped envelopes to the post office with the profession labeled, and postal clerks handle distribution to target groups like physicians bakers or attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Department of Communications
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J. J. Mundy
Com
John H. Holt
James Holt
Jorge Watkins
Billy and
Harry F. Friedman
Howard H. Holt
Dawsons Camp
Cheat River
Florence H. Wilkinson
Virginia Robinson
Holt
James C. Holt
Catherine
Chauncey Helms
Agnes Margaret
Chicago
Bucyrus
Ohio
John Homer Holt
Will Clark
East Mainstreet
Mary
White Oaks
Mary Clark
F. P. Young
Hall
Hall Family Association
Fairmont
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Isner
Beavers Grove
Northwestern Turnpike
Bert Isher
Abe Isner
Louise E. Ringler
Charles Ishner
Bessie Poling
Brown
Grafton Country Club
Stewart-McElroy-Colebank
Morgantown
Pierce
W. A Pierce
U.S. Route 50
Shafferman
William Preston Cline
Grace Lutheran Church of
Squires
Riverside Beach
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Marion, Harrison
Preston
Monongalia
Taylemeycker
Barbour
Lew Doddridge
Bratxon
Wilmoth
The
Israel Church
Kerens
W. Va
Lewis Wilmoth
Bradford Shaffer
Anne M. Tucker
R. Soop Man
Web
Durham
Carl Nestor
Donald Carl
Nestor
Maude Bunner
Harold W. Beleford
Coffman
A. P. Ree
West Francis Street
Betty Lee
Catherine Ree
No.roe
Iar
Liana Meine
Mary Jane Beauty Shop
Wes Ory
Personal Finance Company
Deveny Bldg
Monroe Street
W.va
Dr. Sachs
Pierrot
Magrzine
Baltimore American
Buy Itt
Franz & Burka
Ben H. Franz
W. Main
Hampshire County
Capone
Marshall County
Graves Creek
East Blacksville
Ohio County
Lewis
German
Pleasants County
St. Marys
Dickson
Suegar
Estes
Weit
Morgantown Avenue
Farrmont
Dearborn Plaza
Gold Coset
Bosch
Lincoln Pott Seow
Reseratchans
Dearborn Street
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