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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1940

Page

3

Tutor Gatrell Weds Clarksburg Girl At Philippi

Tutor Gatrell marries Ruth Winifred Whiteman at Philippi with Ev. C. V. Cochran officiating. Newlyweds plan a ten day Midwest trip to Chicago and Detroit before settling in Green Addition Clarksburg. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Whiteman, graduated Victory High in 1936 and led in band and Girl Scouts. she later worked at Vogue Beauty Shop. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Homer A. Gatrell of Grafton, graduated Grafton High in 1932, attended West Virginia State Teachers College, and works in Clarksburg as classified ads manager for the Clarksburg Publishing Company.

Cereen Mid-West Chicago Detroit Mich Green‘addition Clarksburg Jel Whiteman Liberty Addson Ted Whiteman Victory High School Girl Elves Victory Gatrell Newspan Clarksurg Graftonkening Sentinel Clarksburg Publishing Company

All Fellowsville Hosts Quiet Sunday Wedding

Miss Virginia Reed, daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Reed of Fellowsville Preston County, wed Edwin Lively son of Prof and Mrs E L Lively of Hillcrest Fairmont at a home ceremony attended by about 70 guests. Rev Carl M N officiated in the living room with Miss Mary Ann Lively as maid of honor and Edgar McCarty as best man. After a reception the couple left for a wedding trip to Washington New York and other eastern cities.

MIM Virginia Reed Edwin Lively Fairmont A. L. Reed Felsville Preston County Virginia Abel Reed Edwin Loweively E. L.ively Hillcrest Carlmn Tunnelton Methodist Church Mary Ann Lively Edgar McCarty Lively

Community reunions and club events listed for late Aug and Sept

A series of church and civic group gatherings are announced from Aug 26 to Sept 8 including Fidelis Club dinner at Mrs. Fisher's Maple Avenue, Otterbein Bible class meeting, Jr. O U A M gathering at Wehnhall, VFW Ladies Auxiliary wether roast at Miller's 60 W St Charles, Taylor County Sunday school convention at Haymond Methodist, Weekley Sewing Club dinner at Rowlesburg, Robinson Bartlett reunion at Webster Baptist, Pratt reunion at Crissgrove Tunnel Hill, Cleavenger family reunion at King of Clubs Smiths Park, Calihan and Welch reunion at Overfield M E, Prim family reunion at Grafton Park, Westerman church reunion near Thornton, Quota Club guest night at Cory Rest, Daniel Knight descendants reunion at Boyce Grove, Sayre reunion at City Park Buckhannon, and Kincaid family reunion near Devers Grove route 119. All relatives and friends invited. programs, picnics, and athletic games noted.

Fidelis Club First Presbyterian Church William D. Fisher Maple Avenue Otterbein Bible Class U. B. Church Wehnhall VFW A. A. Miller W. St. Charles Street Taylor County Hayrond Methodist Weekley Sewing Club W. P. Connan Rowlesburg Robinson-Bartlett Webster Baptist Church A. G. Robinson Pratt Crissgrove Tunnel Hill Tunnelton Cleavenger King of Clubs Smith's Park Philippi Grafton Road Calihan Welch Overfield M. E. Church Prim Grafton Park Annon DeMoss Westerman Thornton Quota Club Cory Rest Daniel Knight Boyce Grove Haymond Settlement Sayre, Rewnion City Park Buckhannon Kincaid Devers Grove Route 119 Grafton

Local Educators Tie Framington High and Fairmont Ties

Mrs. Lively, a Fairmont State Teachers College attendee, taught at Bruceton Mills last year and plans to continue this year. Mr. Lively, a Fairmont State graduate, has joined Fermington High School faculty. His father serves on Fairmont State’s faculty.

Lively Fairmont State Teachers College Bruceton’s Mills Fairmont State College Fermington High School

Crochet Dinner Cloth Beginner's Choice Pattern 6699

Learn to crochet a dinner cloth medallion with easy stitches ideal for beginners. The pattern includes photographs, illustrations, and a list of needed materials. Send ten cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept to obtain pattern 6699 with name address and pattern number.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Ruth B Wheeler Marries in Virginia ceremony

Ruth Bowman Wheeler, sister of Mrs. Allender, wed Lloyd Craig Hatfield on August 21 in Winchester Virginia. The couple, both Warren G Harding High School faculty members, plan a southern honeymoon and will reside at 449 Belmont NE, Warren Ohio.

Charles W. Wheeler Belmont Warren Ohio Ruth Bowman Wheeler Lloyd Craig Hatfield Charles B. Hatfield Bloomdale Winchester Wayne Hamilton Oakland Hatfield Guy Allender Rowlesburg West Virginia University Delta Gamma Sorority University of Oregon Columbia University Warren G. Harding Hatfields Belmont NE

Patronesses Named for Coronation Queen Natalie I Reception

Patronesses Mrs. Harry Friedman Mrs. Walter Chrislip Mrs. Charles Carpentier Mrs. Harold K. Debendarfer and Mrs. BE H. McDargh were named for the Lawson Community Center reception after Queen Natalie I's coronation at the Playground Pageant on Friday August 30. Dorsey Bud Love will reign as king and Miss Natalie Blair Pembroke is the queen’s daughter. A list of princes and the complete court will be announced in a later Sentinel issue.

Harry Friedman Walter Chrislip Charles Carpentier Harold K. Debendarfer H. McDargh Natalie I Lawson Community Center Dorsey Bud" Love Walnut Street Natalie Blair Pembroke W. C. Pembroke The Sentinel

Briefly Told Improved Robert Fawcett of Webster

Improved Robert Fawcett of Webster is much improved after a four weeks illness. Miss Mary Virginia Carder and Miss Una St. Clair return from a trip through Virginia visiting Monticello and other spots. They watched scenes for The Howards of Virginia in Charlottesville with Madeline Carroll and Fred McMurray and met stars at work. Mr and Mrs William Carder and son William Jr with G W Reese of Fairmont and Miss Mary E Hoffman of Washington DC vacation at Deep Creek Md. Mrs Daisy Nye of Connellsville and Miss...

Robert Fawcett Webster Mary Virginia Carder Una St. Clair Virginia Monticello Ashi Lawn Charlottesville Virgina Madeline Carroll Fred McMurray Deep Creek William Carder William, Jr G. W. Reese Fairmont Mary E. Hoffman Washington, D.C

Visitors and notes from Park View area

Local brief lists visitors and hospital notes from Grafton area. Marjorie Russo of Youngstown visits Mrs. Annie Wells. Miss Martha Gatrell returns from a three week trip to Atlantic City New Jersey and New York City. Mr and Mrs Skidmore visit Park View. Mr Tudor and children from Glen Morgan West Virginia visit Mrs Tudor's mother. Hospital notes include several surgeries and admissions. births announced for Joan Etta Jenkins and Nancy Ann Watkins.

Marjorie Russo Youngstown Ohio Annie Wells Park View Martha Gatrell McPhail Leonard Skidmore Pittsburgh, Pa Hugh McPhail Park ‘Tudor Glen Morrison W. Va

Willkie Plans Campaign Barrage Versus Roosevelt

In a charged column, General Hugh S. Johnson criticizes President Roosevelt for barnstorming across the country under the guise of defense inspections. The piece accuses Roosevelt of political campaigning and mocks a railway coach meeting with Canada’s prime minister. Roosevelt is said to inspect while Willkie seeks votes.

Hugh Johnson Roosevelt Adolf Benito Canada West

Senate Moves on Burkewadsworth Draft Plan and Funding

Debates on immediate registration of men aged 21 to 30 and a possible delay for voluntary enlistment trials. Maloney proposal would postpone conscription. expected rejection margin 2 to 4 votes. War-time funding and limits on training numbers debated. Barkley seeks 1 million cap, White favors funding tied limits, War Dept opposes. Ickes backs developing major war industries in Rockies and Pacific Northwest. $1 billion yearly cost cited.

Maloney D.-Conn Roosevelt Lodge R.mass O'Mahoney D.-Wyo Barkley White R-Me Congress Sheppard War Department House Ways and Means Ickes National Defense Commission Rocky Mountain States California Pacific Northwest

McNary Rests at Fir Cone Farm After Nomination Tour

M'Nary toured the 258 acre Fir Cone farm and filbert orchard with reporters. At the fairgrounds 18 000 seats now exist after adding bleachers. State plans call for 50 900 to 75 000 attendees with special trains expected from across the state. The event unsettled McNary's adopted daughter Charlotte who did not want him away so much.

Congress Charles P. Pray McNary Charlotte

Jumpafore for fall and winter pinafore dress pattern 204

Claire Tilden designs Pattern 204 called jumpafore a jumper or pinafore for children in sizes 4 6 8 and 10. Outfit includes back buttoning jumpafore with gathered skirt and pockets and a one piece blouse and pantie with back closing. Simple two piece set saves time in making dressing and laundering. Send 15 cents to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept 70 Fifth Avenue New York.

Claire Tilden Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department Fifth Avenue New York N. Y

Aliens Must Register Under New Policy

Government officials warned aliens to complete nine of fifteen registration questions covering identification entry, occupation, military service, memberships and any activity for foreign governments. Penalties include 1600 fine or six months imprisonment. Aliens must register in person at any post office. data will be filed with the Justice Department and kept confidential except for cross checks with criminal records.

Biddle New York Philadelphia Chicago Justice Department

More Deaths Reported in Morgantown Area

Over the weekend two deaths were reported in Morgantown area, with one each in Marion Mercer and McDowell counties. The brief item notes continuing fatalities across the region.

Marion Mercer McDowell Morgantown

County Reports First Infantile Paralysis Case Since July

County Health Officer Mc Gavran reports the first infantile paralysis case since July in the county, the third of the year. The victim is a 9 year old rural child paralyzed in both legs. Officials plan to discuss school openings with state health leaders and determine possible delays. Two recent poliomyelitis deaths occur in Huntington and Raleigh county. Several counties have ordered postponement of school openings with possible two to three week delays in Kanawha.

E.G. McGavran McGavran Huntington James P. Leake Robert Bennett T. P. Phillips Price Hill Raleigh McDowell Cabell Wayne Logan Fayette

West Virginia Farm Income Rises in First Half 1940

The 1940 first half cash farm income in West Virginia totaled 13.934 million dollars, excluding government payments, up from 13.474 million dollars in 1939, per the Bureau of Agricultural Economics.

Washington West Virginia Bureau of Agricultural Economics

Cudahy to Broadcast Speech at VFW Convention

Ambassador John Cudahy appears at the Los Angeles VFW convention marking his first public return from talks with President Roosevelt and Hull. His remarks, addressing Belgium statements, will be broadcast on WJZ NBC and MBS, with a packed radio schedule listed for tonight and Tuesday across major networks.

New York John Cudahy Los Angeles United States Roosevelt Hull Belgium WJZ NBC MBS l Burns and Allen Allen Tonight ‘Skimming the Sky Tonight (Monday): Europe—Weaf CBS WBHAF Paul Douglas Fred Waring West Burns and Allen James Melton Don Voorhees Nat Shilkret CBS Chain Edwin C. Hill Amos ‘N’ Andy Paul Robeson Frankie Masters Little of Hollywood Pearson and Alien Basin Street Life of de Quincey Reading MBS Chain Dave Dennis Fulton Lewis, Jr Raymond Gram Swing Europe WEAF Kathleen Norris Horace Heidt Myrt Marge Edwin C. Hil Roy Shields Will Hudson MBS Noon Frank Luther Lang Thompson

Willkie Defends Private Defense Production Stance

GOP nominee Willkie says defense equipment should be made by private industry when possible and opposes McNutt debate. He criticizes fault for defense delays, urges immediate remedy, cites federal debt concerns, and labels McNutt a poor debate partner due to their shared IU connection and fraternity ties.

GOP Byrd M’nutt Congress Willkie Paul V. McNutt McNutt Indiana University Beta Theta Pi

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Sele Haypenings Annabel P. Swisher Society Fower Sentinel iMnager Implove, Marrnes Mit Ruth Winifred Whiteman D Jomier Junior Gatrell Dirksburg E Ev. C. V. Cochran Baptist Church All Fellowsville Alice Brooks Faye K. Littman Albert Woodmen Circle Ruth B. Wheeler Mrs. Allender Daisy Nye Connellsville, Pa Miss Charles Shroyer, Jr Penny Street C. Kirkpatrick Route 1 City Hospital Glenn Stevenson Leo Crane Washington Street Allen Poe West St. Charles Street Dorothy Woodyard Routel Frank Dorso Stewart Street Florence Jane Hamilton E.knotts Avenue Lee Jones Beech Street Lottie Poynter Imogene Simons West Railroad Street Iva Reeke Route 4 Myr Thomas B. Jenkins Dewey Avenue Joan Etta Helen Snider Mrs Mary Snider Washington, D. C Mrs. Snider A. Hale Watkins Fairmont Sauwday Watkins Marion County Democratic State Committee Nancy Ann Watkins Senate M’nary W. Main ST Ned Nancy Love Cudahy Skaggs & Company Exclusive Jewelers AMET
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