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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1940
Page
3
The column discusses hand evaluation in a duplicate bridge game. It argues South should raise spades after North's spade support and that 2 No Trump may fail to guarantee a game. It contrasts at another table where a timid 2NT left players without a game, and notes the best line often leads to a game either in spades or no trump.
Los Angeles August buildup reveals charges that Young Communist League girls were guided to mingle with sailors on leave to undermine morale. Testimony from John L. Leach and district attorney Baron Fitts described parties and exchanges. warnings of revolution and efforts to influence naval personnel were outlined amid broader wartime reporting on air raids and flood damage.
A long list of gatherings notes the W C T U monthly meeting at First Baptist August 16 and numerous family reunions across West Virginia towns including Laurel Fork, Mountain View, Cool Springs, Philippi, Irondale, and Devers Grove. Also listed are Sunday School rallies, auxiliary and club meetings, picnics, and a Pocahontas group social with gifts and bingo through August 21.
Miss Mary Whelan will marry Harold Brumage tomorrow. Mrs Edna Poling and Miss Genevieve Whelan hosted a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr and Mrs J A Whelan. The event featured floral decor, neatly arranged gifts, and a salad course for about fifty guests.
Mr and Mrs Richard Robey hosted the Mixed Bridge club at their park cottage last evening. Four tables played on the porch with a high club score prize going to James F Holt. Guest prizes were awarded to Miss Helen Chadduck and Frank Kunst. Salad course served to members and guests including James F Holt J Paul Murphy W C Lawson Helen Chadduck Carroll Hawkins Tom Bartlett Jr Frank Kunst and Norman Core.
On Saturday August 10 local Union No. 98 of the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters held a picnic at Grafton Park. It was the first such event in years and is expected to become annual. Activities included games and sports with free chocolate ice cream cones served mid afternoon to attendees. The horseshoe doubles were won.
A small bear cuddle toy built from two simple pieces joined by a front strip, with legs and ears faced with extra pieces. Pattern 6773 provides the bear transfer and instructions, materials, and a request to send ten cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. 259 W. 14th Street New York NY with name address and pattern number clearly written.
At a local fair four youngsters led a greased pole contest with Jerry Breedlove Howard Barcus Junior Sapp and Ralph Malone sharing the top prize. Dee Reed captured the singles title as Dewey and Glen Jones earned victories in related events.
Mrs Barbara Headlager who has been visiting Mr and Mrs Ira Marquess of Bar rett street will leave Sunday for her home in Washington Pa She will be accompanied by Miss Tloise Duckworth who will spend a weeks vacation there Here From Wairmont Miss Eleanor Stanley of Fairmont is a weekend visitor with her friend Anna Jane Coulson 824 West Main street Guests From Michigan Mrs Vicit Best and Children Albert Eloise and Vandyr Lee of Pontiac Mich are the guests of Mr and
BeckleyAug 16 Senator Pepper will be the principal speaker at the Young Democratic convention in Huntington at the request of Senator M M Neely The announcement came from W A Thornhill Jr president of the West Virginia Young Democrats and states Pepper will address the gathering in Huntington Florida senator is expected to speak on party matters and mobilize youth participation in state politics
A clear pattern feature by Claire Tilden presents Pattern 199 for children sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10. The dress with button front and ruffled sleeves pairs with a simple slip edged in lace. Requires fabric, ruffling, and lace. order by sending 15 cents to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department in New York.
Charleston August 16 State Superintendent W W Trent says school authorities will willingly offer facilities to refugee British children arriving in West Virginia He notes limited refugee numbers present no immediate housing or class congestion problems Tuition for out of state pupils may be charged but not required Aid would begin next year based on attendance and entrants this year He cites a state law applying schooling duties to children seven to sixteen.
Berlin reports British coast defenses and industrial targets in Birmingham with numerous flying fields across England. A German submarine is said to have sunk two armed British merchant ships totaling 14 000 tons. British air raids on western Germany caused little damage. The Germans emphasize blows against Britain s air power on the ground and cite paralyzing tactics used against Poland s air force.
The House passed the National Guard mobilization measure after a turbulent session with amendments rejected. The vote was 215 Democrats, 124 Republicans, 2 Progressives, 1 Farm Laborite for the bill and 5 Democrats, 27 Republicans, 1 American-Laborite against. Senate debate continued on Burke Wadsworth draft bill as Army contracts and munitions plans unfold.
The CONTINUED report notes the first raid of the war reaching greater London. Official government summary cites 100 casualties at Croydon and states that Germans achieved little success at a high cost.
Swiss government ordered its London diplomats to protest after more than 30 foreign warplanes crossed Swiss frontiers Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The bombers flew south over Switzerland then returned, coinciding with British raids on northern Italy along a London to Italy corridor. Basel and Bern reported air raid alarms as further raids occurred.
Thousands jam the riverfront boulevard to view the rising New River. Sections of Hinton on the New River report 10 feet of floodwater, with the town's water supply cut off and gas service temporarily disrupted.
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