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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1933

Page

3

Community Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings

A string of society items from Mrs. Albert Sans Owens and other hosts details a roast at 800 Robley Street with guests from Washington and Weston, a Grace and Grit class gathering led by Miss Ruby McFadden, and a birthday party for Richard and Ray Jackson. Also covered are Wesley Chapel’s annual church picnic at Oak Grove with Prof. Groves, a First Baptist lawn party in Grafton, Naomi Robinson’s social evening with numerous attendees, a Dunn-Dawl-Dunn wedding near Middleville, and the upcoming McVicker family reunion at Grafton Park with a September 3 date and basket-collecting invitation.

Albert Sansow Robley Street Louise Mary Sturms Helen Ronizinger Weston Mildred Bernard Bunner Washington, Pa Robert Cahill Washington Evelyn Reed Elizabeth Richard Redinger Helen Delaney George Delaney Johnie Delaney Dickie Delaney Albert ‘Sansbury, Jr Raymond Sansbury Neil Sansbury Wesley Chapel Sunday School Oak Grove I. F. Groves Morgantown Dunn-Dawl Marguerite Dawl Middleville James Dawl J. A. Dunn Canton Tire and Battery Corporation Canton Daws F. C. Riddle Baptist Church McVicker Grafton Park Truman McVicker Bertie Thompson

iMy Beauty Hint for Golden Red Hair Color

A screen actress shares a home hair tip to maintain golden red color. After shampooing, apply chamomile tea then dry in the sun. The method yields remarkable, though unverified, results.

Home Talent Carnival a Big Success at Feterman

The Junior Epworth League staged a two night street carnival at Main and Church in Feterman drawing a large crowd. Highlights included a boxing bout with Biff Ringler vs Sailor Boyard a bold tent show the Believe It or Not palm reader Mae White and various attractions and refreshments that raised funds for the league.

Church Feterman Epworth Biffo” Ringler Bolyard H. Rider Haggard Brough

Local R. F. C. Heads to Charleston Meeting

Captain W. H. Arnold and A. Waller of the local R. F. C. offices have been summoned to Charleston on Monday and Tuesday to confer with the state welfare board regarding Taylor county's requirements for September.

W. H. Arnold A Waller Charlston State Welfare Board Taylor County

Local Personal Notices From City Morning Journal

Dr T W Helronimus Jr convalesces at home on Yates avenue with pneumonia showing some improvement Miss Merie Wilmoth visits Miss Geral dine Jackson of West Main street Mrs William Bolmer leaves for Alliquippi Pa to join husband employed by Pennsylvania and Lake Erie Railroad they plan to settle in New Brighton Pa Miss Maxine Yost visits sister Mildred Yost Knottsville road Mr and Mrs Earl Satterfield and son Earl Jr and Thomas and Virginia Hardman of Zanesville Ohio visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett Knottsville road Dr W S Dunlop president of Broaddus College in city on business Mr and Mrs W S Burton and family return to Cumberland Md after visiting Mrs Burton's mother Mrs Mary Sharps of this city Mrs E H Davis of Latrobe Street leaves for Atlantic City Philadelphia and other eastern cities Leslie Shriver Route 4 visits on business Mrs Cora Jones Warder avenue undergoes major operation in City hospital Wilbur Ward returns from trip to Chillicothe Ohio

T. W. Helronimus, Jr Yates Avenue Merie Wilmoth Philippi Geraldine Jackson West Main Street William Bolmer Alliquippi Pennsylvania and Lake Erie Railroad New Breighton Maxine Yost Shinnston Cumberland Burton Mary Sharps E. H. Davis Latrobe St Atlantic City Philadelphia Leslie Shriver Route 4 Cora Jones Warder Avenue City Hospital Wilbur Ward Chillicothe

U S Deputy Marshal Threatened After Yacht Seizure Incident

Boston August 26 Federal authorities report U S Deputy Marshal George Murphy of Scituate has been under guard for days after threats to abduct and shoot him. Three men visited Murphy's home Monday night claiming his seizure of the yacht Pueblos and $60,000 cargo of liquor, plus the arrest of 12 men, provoked the threats. Murphy was not home. the threats were directed at his mother. Also note: the Hocking river name origin linked to Hock-Hocking in Lancaster Ohio. An Atlanta drug store night watchman reported burglars entering, stealing his trousers, watch and $34.

Boston U. S George Murphy Scituate Murphy Pueblos Hocking River Lancaster Atlanta

The Nation Faces School Strain From End of Child Labor

Washington Aug 26 The NRA ended child labor removing 2 000 000 young workers raising questions about schooling. Educators warn of a shorter 1933 34 academic year 2 100 000 more students entering schools and a need for 60 000 teachers and 20 000 staff while funding remains tight and rural schools lag in repairs.

Alexander George Washington National Education Association William G. Carr Association Re- Sur Carr

Butler Turns From War To Talk Of Love

Major General Smedley Butler, famed fighting Marine, shifts from military topics to romance at a Century of Progress event in Philadelphia. He asks what women love in a man and notes courage, gentleness, and the role of women in future affairs, urging men to stand by their troops and recognizing women as pivotal in the nation's direction.

Butler Philadelphia Smedley Darington Butler United States Marine Corps

Fashion Notes on Gray Novelty Wool Dresses and Plaid Dress

The focus is on shoulder and back yoke details of a gray novelty woolen dress with fur trim and a wood and metal buckle belt. A high daytime neckline, slim straight skirt, and a ground clearance of ten inches mark the season. Also described is a red white plaid dress for 7 14 year olds with epaulettes and a white linen collar.

Clarksburg Man Fined For Out Of License Truck Charge

Bernard Weiskircher of Clarksburg, Bradley Cheese Company representative, arraigned before Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys on operating a company truck without a chauffeur's license. He was fined $10 and costs. Arrest was by Trooper W. G. Wamsley of the state police.

Bernard Weiskircher Clarksburg Bradley Cheese Company Ona C. Jefferys W. G. Wamsley

Mayor Kunst Has No Chance To Shine

Fred V Kunst city commissioner stands in a unique position with greatness thrust upon him while Mayor Charles C. King visits, leaving Kunst unable to secure the ornate mayoral chair.

Mayor Kunst Fred V_ Kunst Charles C. King

Flemington Store Robbery Reported At Flemington

The Standard Supply Company store in Flemington was burglarized Sunday night with about 200 dollars worth of merchandise taken presumably by truck. State police probe ongoing. Lawrence Whitehair of Flemington was arrested after confessing and implicating others. entrance gained by breaking a rear window.

Standard Supply Company Flemington Lawrence Whitehair

B. and O. Plans Fair Tour For West Virginia Farmers

West Virginia farmers may tour the Chicago World's Fair on an all expense basis. The Baltimore and Ohio Railway sponsors a three day trip leaving West Virginia on Friday September 15 and returning September 19. Guides will accompany the group to explain features of the Century of Progress Exposition. Open to the public at economical rates with comfortable arrangements. Details available from any B and O representative or the editor of the West Virginia Farm News in Morgantown.

West Va West Virginia West Virginia Farm News Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Chicago Baltimore& Ohio Morgantown

August Sunday Menu by Mrs. Alexander George

A dated cooking page outlines a August Sunday menu including cherry pie and bread a dinner menu. Recipes describe Escalloped Ham and Potatoes Beet Relish and unbaked cherry crust dessert with spiced cherry filling. Crab Salad offers a light luncheon option with celery pickles and pimientos. The note emphasizes salad blending and thorough chilling.

Talks to parents developing girls hobbies and careers

The piece urges parents to support girls’ interests beyond family duties. It cites architecture and design as early outlets, notes the rise of women in professions, and suggests fostering constructive play and study in arts, garments, and decorating to nurture independent, well rounded individuals.

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Coral Parrish Montgomery John Evans Virgil Jackson Pike Street Richard Ray Bernice Hengershot Ny Jean Jackson Josephine Margaret Arble Marie Wilmoth Junior Fornash Robert Earl Jackson Oma Fornash Earl Jackson Am Jackson Richard and Ray Jackson Young Peoples’ Department First Baptist Church Fof Grafton Oral Jones Prunto Miss Robinson Naomi Robinson Florence Linn Mary Alice Linn Virginia Cosner Geraldine Poe Marjorie Bennett Jane Mahaffey Mary Jo Poe Paul Mahaffey Homer Bell Blaker Herod Donald White Herbert White Joseph Mahaffey Hillis Rogers Ralph Shanabarger Richard Creel Mary Patton Cosner F. C. Herod W. E. Robinson Winchester Charleston U.S America NRA Marine Corps Legion Auxiliary Century of Progress Pennsylvania Department Ameri Ia W. P. Withers Withers Kunst Kolinsky Elans Helen Forest Hills N. Y Helen Willa Moody Betty Nuthall England Associated Press Mrs Exmple
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