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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1933

Page

3

Indley Bartlett Nuptials in Fairmont Parsonage

Miss Dorothy Findley daughter of Mr and Mrs Irvin Findley of Simpson became the wife of Ralph E Bartlett son of Mr and Mrs G T Bartlett of Simpson on Thursday August 17 at the parsonage of the Fairmont M B Church with Rev A H Robinson officiating The bride wore a light blue gown white shoes gloves blue hat and purse The groom a popular young man works for Reppert Coal Co of Rosemont They will reside with the groom's parents later.

indley-Bartlett Dorothy Findley Simpson High School Simpson Reppert Coal Company Rosemont Bartlett R. L. Newton Grafton Printing Company

My Beauty Hint for Lustrous Hair Waves

A simple beauty tip advises moistening the hairbrush with a little water and adding drops of a thin brilliantine. Brush then comb to keep waves in place with a lasting hospital sheen.

Births and achievements from local families and educators

Birth notices for Harvey Harold Wall born to Mr. and Mrs. James Wall with mother Henrietts Marks, Donald Carl Nestor to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nestor, and a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kiger born Sunday August 6. Details include parental occupations and former names. Also notes three former Olivet college faculty members becoming state school superintendents and a comparison of Kansas high school graduation trends over 30 years.

Olivet College Olivet, Mich

Personal notices from Grafton residents span travel and visits

Mrs. GT Bartlett and son Thomas travel to Baltimore for John Hopkins Hospital care then to Shepherdstown. Miss Mil dred Bartlett and others head to Webster Springs for a week visiting friends. Numerous calls and visits from Charleston Morgantown Fairmont Chicago and Denver are noted along with attendance at funerals and a Century of Progress trip in Chicago.

RankieD Looser Fur Coats In August Sales

Casual lines dominate fur coats in August sales with eastern mink pieces shown. Deep raglan sleeves widen at the wrist and body, ascot scarf spans shoulder to shoulder, creating a tailored sports look that suits formal wear. Velvet beret pulled forward with seven-eyelet oxford of kid completes the chic ensemble.

Oxford

Local Light Social Notes from West Virginia Town

Mr and Mrs J Lee Evans live on West Washington Street. Dr Terrmg Heirmoimus is ill with influenza at home on Yates Avenue. The Hamiltons and their son Willian with daughter Helen returned to Charleston after visiting Mrs Ettie Dendie who has been ill. Miss Mary Wheatley of Lehigh University Bethlehem Pa visited with Mrs Fred D. Robinson and Mrs A R Warden before traveling to Washington DC. Miss Wheatley formerly librarian at Gratton High School. Robert Arble and Albert Willis visited friends in Rowlesburg. V R Jackson family and Elizabeth Arble camped at Fox and Ox camp at Petersburg then visited Earl Arble of Moorefield and also stayed in Keyser and Cumberland Md. Miss Evelyn Prickett and niece Miss Elanor Holt of Fairmont were weekend guests of Dr C F Shafer and family.

GT. Bartlett Thomas Baltimore John Hopkins Hospital Shepherdstown Mildred Bartlett Virginia Behen Beulah Stevens Webster Springs H. A. Groves Henry Madera, Jr Buddy Sheets Frances Madera Norman Berger Morgantown R. JM. Brown James Findley Holt Denver Pi* Kappa Alpha Morgan Town Ellsworth Kansas William H. Holt Holt Chicago Emma Rogers Edward Courtney Tunnelton John Rifle Rita Jackie Cumberland Allegheny County Fair Dorotha Cox Grafton Park i J. R. Kinney Washington, D. C Kinney M. J. Kinney Marialeena Malone Edna Maloney Pittsburgh Grafton Corneilius Powell East Liverpool Ohio Ruth Wolfe Thornton Charles Lynch Frances Louise Mt. Clair Genevieve Jackson New York City D. G. Brown Irene Blueville Cleveland W. E. Brown Grafton Sentinel West Main Street Gertrude Remlinger A. E. Kemper Starksburg Maplewood Kember Harrison County Weston Wilkinson Clarksburg Nell Clelland Grafton Country Club Yeserday Carl Davis Charleston Henry Snider Sistersville Walter Ball Eleanor Clelland Near Fairmonts Jo Clara June Clelland Roy Kiger Havel Atlas Glass Company Washingoo Williams Ona Sinsel Lanington Country Club Bush Sawyer Maple Avenue James T. Loot James, Jr Houston Texas Frances Louise Mt. Clare Ruth Lynch Helen G. Wilkins Elizabeth City N. C J. Lee Evans Washington Street Terrmg Heirnoimus Yates Avenue J. E. Hamilton Willian Daugnter Helen Vavur Ettie Dendie Mary Wheatley Lehigh University Bethlehem Fred D. Robinson A. R. Warden Wheatley Gratton High School Robert Arble Albert Willis Rowlesburg V. R. Jackson Richard, Ray Dorothy Jean Elizabeth Arble Fox and Ox Camp Petersburg Earl Arble Moorefield Keyser Evelyn Prickett Elanor Holt Fairmont C. F. Shafer Walnut Street

Morgan Family Reunion At Mt Zion Near Fairmont

The Morgan family held its 25th annual reunion at Mt. Zion Methodist Episcopal church near Fairmont. Congressman Jennings Ran dolph of Elkins gave the keynote address to about eight hundred relatives and guests. A basket dinner followed, with Buhl Shahan and Florence Powell among speakers and musicians. Officers elected for the coming year included Mary Morgan West as president and Miss Mary Anderson as secretary-treasurer. The event highlighted the family’s early West Virginia heritage and its role in local history.

Jennings Randolph Elkins Morgan Mt. Zion Methodist Episcopal Church Fairmont B. Y. Morgan M. Earl Morgan Arnett Buhl Shahan Florence Powell Randolph Mary Morgan West Morgan Morgan Alonzo Cox Morgantown Nellie Morgan Buckhannon Oliver Carpenter Ella Morgan Keane Grafton Mary Anderson Eric Gertrude Morgan West Virginia

White Family Holds Reunion at Mt Lake Park Md

The White family reunion took place yesterday at Mt Lake Park in Maryland with music readings and addresses. Attendees from this city included George White Tony Smith Mr and Mrs Leo Crane and family Hoy G White Sr and Misses Catherine and Dorothy White Mr Hoy White was elected president of the organization for the ensuing year.

Mt. Lake Park George White Tony Smith Leo Crane Hoy. G. White Catherine Dorothy White Hoy White

Kump Orders Containrad from Page One Details

Capitol chatter suggests a special session may occur between November and January aimed at funding relief and highway policy. Governor may back a session per Roosevelt discussions, while some fear replacements and federal moves delay action. Turner urges relief recipients to seek private work, and highway funding is seen as necessary despite potential department strain.

Roosevelt Kump Hiner House Home Loan Corporation Turner Highway Commission

Senator Tydings Seeks Navy Rip-Rap Protection at Monument Site

Washington August 21 Senator Tydings asked the Navy Department to cover the cost of rip-rap protection along the shore at Blackstone Island Potomac the site for a proposed Maryland Tercentennial Monument a forty foot concrete cross marking the landing place of Maryland’s first colonists The monument is to be erected by the Maryland Tercentennial Commission to mark the 300th anniversary of Maryland’s founding and is to be celebrated next year The senator said the rip-rap would be necessary to protect the shore from erosion during construction and after completion

Washington Tydings Navy Department Blackstone St. Clements Potomac Maryland Maryland Tercentennial Commission Dahlgren

Local N R A Gets Started

NF Kendall and Simon J Friedman chair and oversee President Roose velt emergency reemployment in Grafton and Taylor county. They name Mrs J W Ault to supervise county work, C A Keefer leads man power survey, Carl Currey handles publicity, Cedrick Reynolds runs speakers bureau. Meeting at courthouse Wednesday plans a broad canvass to 100 percent employment.

Kendall Simon J. Friedman Roosevelt Grafton Taylor County J. W. Ault Maple Avenue General Friedman C. A. Keefer Carl Currey Sentinel Cedrick O. Reynolds Court House

Menus of the Day by Mrs Alexander George

Dinner menus include sliced roast lamb hashed browned tomatoes buttered corn and Roquefort cheese dressing with sponge cake coffee and salad options. Instructions explain pickle style peach preserves and spiced peach canning plus canned tomato juice preparation step by step for winter storage.

Roquefort

Steelwill Press Plan On Labor Code During Trial Period

The article describes a labor code trial period of ninety days to let the President decide on administration recommendations. Johnson and two aides will oversee the code’s direction, focusing on the basing joint price system, and advise the President on needed changes. The passage discusses employment conditions tied to joining unions and refrains from joining or aiding labor organizations.

Johnson

Accused of Murder Jolliffe's Store of Shops

Final clearance sale advertised with emphasis on summer dresses hats and millinery. NUFF SEC urges readers to come and bring friends highlighting community helps and a sale message from a local shop.

Jolliffe

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