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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1929

Page

3

Paris Wardrobe Details and Local Social Notes

Constance Bennett's Paris bought wardrobe showcases simplicity in its ivory satin evening frock with a hip line drape and soft back rounds. Imelda Deegan returns from West Union, Minnie Warder moves from Pruntytown to Akron, Mary McLaughlin comes home from Baltimore, and Selah Mauller plans a two week trip to Wheeling and Steubenville.

Constance Bennett Pathe Paris Imelda Deegan Wheeling W. Va Stubenville Ohio

Birthday fete for Janie Barkins and family notices

The article records Janie Barkins’s birthday party at her grandparents W H Wittman Blueville with many well wishes. It also lists several family reunions and local notices including Ford and Brown family gatherings, a Heather events, and church socials with dates and locations in Preston County and nearby towns.

Janie Barkins W. H. Wittman Blueville Gales Little Miss Nellie Ruth Virginia Louise Ada Joe Robinson Thomas Rogers Kitty Nancy Nye Dorothy Xennsler Geraldine Maxine Phillips Thomas Shaffer Ernest Jacob Herman Price Martha Alice May Alfred ‘Austin Betty Jean Eleanore Bailey Juanita Margaret Rogers Helén Charles William Barkins

Divorced Wife to Pay For Former Husband's Burial

The divorced wife of Robert Cadwalder, 46, will cover his burial costs if his second wife, said to live in Martinsburg, West Virginia, cannot be located. Cadwalder was killed by a car last Friday in Pittsburgh. Martinsburg police could not find the second wife. a daughter and coroner’s office indicated the first wife would pay if the search yields no result.

Pittsburgh Robert Cadwalder Martinsburg W. Va Mullen Jackson Cadwalder Caldwalder

Round of regional travels and house moves noted

Mr and Mrs C A Michael return from a motor trip through Ohio Indiana Illinois to Milwaukee Wisconsin and Davenport Iowa. Mrs Mary T Barlow widow of J H Barlow leaves for Washington DC to make her future home with daughter Mary Catherine. Several locals visit relatives and recover from injuries while others plan trips to Cincinnati Webster Irontown Fairmont and Wheeling with multiple families noted.

C.A. Michael Ohio Indiana Mlinois Milwaukee Wis Davenport Iowa Mary T. Barlow J. H. Barlow Washington, D. C Mary Catherine Marie Christine Grafton Cincinnati L. J. Powell Baptist Mann Dorothy Proudfoot Walnut Strest Althea Brown Ethel Handley W.P. Ware Mamie Letty Uniontown C. T. Thomas Uniontown Hospital Thomas Louise Ware Marguerite Drews Mamie Ware Haislip Street A. G. Blue B. Knotts Webster Ralph Newton Gwendolyn Fairmont G. N. Cassell Sarah Louise Robert Eorward Alice Reese Yetta Cassell Charlotte Fawcett E. J. Lamire Irontown Marion Rodgers R. E. Nuzum West Main Street Barbara Jean Baker Bert Nuzum New Martinsville B. W. Alexander Yates Avenue Scranton von Hughes W. J. Curry W. E.stareher Mary , Hines Worth Bainer Charlotte Ann George Warder Clarksburg Virgil Rohrbaugh Mogantown Rose Warder Aurora Douglas Cahill Douglas, Jr North Carolina Alonzo Cahill Washington Ralph Sapp Moter J.W. Smith Wheeling Harold Waller Loveland John Knight Wilford Street Josephine Harter Teity

Card of Thanks for Alfred Ray Marteney

The Marteney family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of their son and brother Alfred Ray. Appreciation also to the J O U A M the B and O Trackmen and others who sent floral tributes. Mr and Mrs J B Marteney and children.

Alfred Ray J. B. Marteney Thurman Wilbert Hathaway Theof. Hathaway Dorsey Hathaway George Dick

Graf Zeppelin Sightings Sweep American West

The Graf Zeppelin was seen over Yuma Mohawk Tecolote Mexicali and other points as it traveled north at low speed then around 100 mph toward El Paso. Weather included a storm near Arizona with light winds. sightings continued from Los Angeles and San Diego areas along the inter– California route.

Ani Yuma Ariz el Paso Tex el Pago Arigona Hawk Here Los Angeles Tecolote Lower California Southern’ Pacific Railroad The Southern Pacific Railroad Mexicali Lower California San Diego Cal San Diego and Arizona Jacumba Hot Springs San Gorgon Imperial Valley Arizona San Deigo Gorgonio Pass Atlantic Lakehurst N. J Friedrichshafen Germany Nussia Siberia Japan Pacific Los Anles

Zeppelin Hindenburg Nears Lakehurst After World Flight

The airship with 60 aboard nears Lakehurst New Jersey within 48 hours completing its 6800 mile Tokyo to Los Angeles leg. A slight tail scrape delayed takeoff and canned food was jettisoned to aid ascent as 2500 miles remain to end the epic voyage.

A. m Lakehurst N. J Tokyo Los Angeles Radio Corporation of America Atlantic Russia Sileeria Pacific Rocky Mountain Japan Pacific Coast

Zeppelin Flight Dominates Taylor Church Council Notes

The Taylor County Council of Bell us Education convenes at First Baptist Grafton on Sept 5 with President Dellett Newton presiding. Officers J Keller, Oral J Jones, Robert Love assist. Rev H B Workman to receive addresses. The report also includes details on the Zeppelins world flight, its crew, legs, and anticipated routes across the United States with plans influenced by weather conditions.

Taylor County Council of Bellus Education Grafton Dellett Newton Taylor County Newton J. Keller Oral J. Jones Robert Love H. B. Workman Hugo Eckener Los Angeles United States Paso Texas

Anniversary of signing outlawry of war pact observed

Paris marks the anniversary of the first meeting where the pact to outlaw war was signed. The signing act was followed by July 24 when President Hoover proclaimed its enforcement and put it into force.

Paris Hoover

Funeral for J F Wilson held today

Funeral services for J Frank Wilson prominent Taylor county attorney were held at his home at 713 West Main Street with Rev A M Barlow officiating. Interment followed at Bluemont cemetery. Pallbearers were Taylor County Bur Association members. Surviving are his widow Mattie Evans Wilson a son Herman E of Wellsburg two sisters J W Strother of Sandusky and Mrs Thos Clelland three brothers Dr T L Wilson Pittsburgh Jones Wilson Belington and Edgar Wilson Detroit.

J. Frank Wilson Taylor County Fmily West Main Street A. M. Barlow Bluemont Cemetery Taylor County Bur Association Mattie Evans Wilson Herman E Wellsburg J. W. Strother Sandusky Thos. Clelland T. L. Wilson Pittsburgh Jones Wilson Belington Edgar Wilson Detroit

Masquerader Mary Mayfield Dies After Secret Lifelong Masquerade

Dr. Mary Victor Mayfield of Mena Arkansas, who lived as a man for decades, died Sunday night. Her sex secret emerged during an illness three years ago. Burial followed in masculine attire at her request, with Miss Tannie Wise of Mena conducting the funeral and preserving the concealed motives of her life. Reports say she married a woman in Ohio who later divorced her for desertion, and she was believed to be about 82.

Mena, Ark Mary Victor Mayfield Ohio Wisconsin Iinois Iowa Texas Arkansas

Mimic War At Veterans Encampment At Fort Snelling

Ten thousand Veterans of Foreign Wars delegates gathered at Fort Snelling in St. Paul Minnesota for a mimic war activity honoring service in the Civil War Indian wars Spanish American and World War I battles.

St. Paul, Minn Fort Snelling

Miss Kittie Mulhall Weds Charles V Nolan in St Pauls

Miss Kittie Mulhall from Chicago, known as the sweetheart of the VFW, married Charles V Nolan of Clifton Kentucky during a military program with a sham battle. More than 20,000 spectators packed St Pauls Cathedral and grounds to witness the ceremony.

Kittie Mulhall Chicago V. F.W Charles V. Nolan Clifton St. Paul's Cathedral

Pair get minimum on liquor charge in Marion County

Two Marion county men William Vincent and R B Elliott were fined 341 60 each by Magistrate J Jaco for possession of liquor after a night arrest near Curry's roadhouse Saturday. Constable P Green and Mike Gocick conducted the raid. another man in the group disappeared before officers arrived.

Marion County William Vincent R. B. Ellioty J. Jaco Curry’s P. Green Mike Gocick

Levying Group Meeting Reaffirms Levy Estimates

Complying with state laws governing levies, county city and education bodies met again to confirm levy estimates. No changes were reported this afternoon, and no indications of further meetings were given. A death of a family member is noted in thanks from Thurman Hathaway’s relatives.

Education City Commission Taylor County Grafton

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