Local Society Notes and Community Events
The yester n day afternoon regular meeting of the First Baptist church Sunday school was at Louise Robinsons home with Anna Shaw leading devotionals and Miss Cogena Goff teaching. Visitors Marg Gilgan and Juanita Robinson attended. next meeting set for September 9. Ladies Aid A to sponsor a covered dish supper at Graf ton Park Tuesday evening. Ice land dance in Fairmont drew large turnout from Gamma Chi Chi Sorority alumnae with several Grafton attendees listed. McDaniel family reunion held August 14 near Philippi with strong turnout from Randolph Taylor Barbour and Inshur counties. program featured devotionals, hymns, talks, music, readings, and elected officers Elizabeth McDaniel president Pearl Chenoweth secretary Erma McDaniel assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Louise Robinson
Anna Shaw
Cogena Goff
Paulins Haynes
Sylvia Lucas
Charlotte’ Ramsey
Marg* GiJigan
Juanita Robinson
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid Society of Andrews
Grafton Park
Aids
McDaniel
Philippi
Randolph
Taylor
Barbour
Inshur
Rev
Lambert
Joseph Weaver
Simons
Upton
Troy ‘Vilmoth
Elkins
Belle McDaniel
Ousted sheriff to be candidate in November election
Kingwood Aug 27 Sheriff W W Williams says he will run in the November election to fill the unexpired term if ousted by the county court. He claims his attorneys say Staley D Albright, named sheriff to succeed him, can serve only until the general election if allowed to take office. Dial
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Kingwood
W. W. Williams
Williams
Staley D. Albright
Auto fire in front of Hose House No 1
H H Robinsons car caught fire after a short circuit in Evensville Indiana on August 27. The blaze erupted before Hose House No 1. Fire crew quickly extinguished it with minor damage. Robinson continued driving shortly after.
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Evensville
Ind
H. H. Robinson
Robinson
Beauty Hint From Early 20th Century Shopper
A reader describes using lemons for health and beauty. She recommends hot lemon juice and water before breakfast to aid digestion and using lemon juice on the skin as a lightening bleach. The passage reflects period beauty routines and daily health tips.
Family Vacation Week Set at 4-H Camp Jackson's Mill
Families will visit 4-H Camp Jackson's Mill for a five day vacation week from August 27. Reservations are needed by calling the camp. Rates include meals at $1 per day and lodging at $1 per day totaling $6 for the five days. Swimming is available at six swims for $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson's Mill
Negro Folk Songs At Warren Church Tonight
Rev. O. Carter, evangelist singer now serving Warren M. E. church, will present a Sacred Concert tonight. He composes Negro spirituals from his singing and preaching work. Mrs. Katie Wilson, organist, assists. All are invited. a silver offering will be taken at the door. Rev. F. J. Frye is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Carter
Warren M. E. Church
Katie Wilson
F. J. Frye
Troops Transported by Plane Trial in Egypt
London reports British forces in Egypt are testing large Vickers Napier aircraft to move troops. So far only Cairo to nearby points have seen transport, but a full squad with gear has flown on these short routes.
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London
Egypt
Cairo
Green Valley Home Destroyed by Fire in Bridgeport
Fire likely from a defective flue destroyed the Green Valley home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Patrick, with $1,500 in losses, $1,000 insured. A nearby cellar house also burned. Eldest son Anaron, 20, first spotted the fire and alerted the family, who saved only night clothing. The family is staying with neighbor William Moore until the cottage is rebuilt.
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Bridgeport
Thomas Patrick
Green Valley
Anaron
William Moore
Hotchkiss and Wilms Reach Old White Golf Final
White Sulphur Springs August 27 Elmore D Hotchkiss Jr Richmond and Frederick H Wilms Pittsburgh reach James R Branch cup final. Hotchkiss defeats George Monroe Pittsburgh 2 1 and Wilms over L Frederick Bruce Norfolk 4 2. In second flight finals R Stuart McVeigh Cincinnati loses to Frederick Palen New York 1 up on the 24th hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmore D. Hotchkiss, Jr
Richmond
Frederick H Wilms
Pittsburgh
James R. Branch
Hotchkiss
George Monroe
Wilms
L. Frederick Bruce
Norfolk
R. Stuart McVeigh
Cincinnati
Frederick Palen
New York
Old French Market House to be Razed in New Orleans
The old French market, a historic hub of barter and trade, is slated for demolition to make way for a $700,000 white tile building. The market, once a center for edibles and luxuries for centuries, is described with rich color and local memory as progress replaces the low roofs and gaudy awnings once used by Stallkeepers and Andrew Jackson after Chalmette.
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New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
Chalmette
Place D'Armes
City Commission Council
Bids Opened For Kingwood School Coal
Kingwood district board of education opened coal bids at a meeting. Dr R D Harman presides with Arden H Halbritter and Charles M Jackson as members James L Lanham secretary. John Sperandio and Sons won the bid to furnish coal to Kingwood High and several district schools at 1.40 per ton delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingwood
Kingwood District
Kingwood High School
Manowa
Pleasant ‘Dale
Preston
Irona
Snyder
Church School
Howsville
Irish Ridge
Beverly
Model of the Moment in Junior Fashion Frock Details
The softly draped armhole and sleeves, high neckline with a white bow, and crinky crepe fabric define an exceptionally smart dress for junior girls or small women. Broad shoulders, leg of mutton sleeves, and varied trims dominate, with day skirts about 10 to 12 inches off the ground and after noon versions dropping a few inches. A felt gob hat with turned back cuff and small bow, plus self or cowfancy trimmings, complete the season’s intrigue. Turbans feature drum cuff and draped stylings.
Lehman Roosevelts Backer Faces NY Gubernatorial Test
Albany dispatch outlines Herbert Lehman as Franklin D. Roosevelt’s choice for New York governor. A faction led by Edward J. O’Connell opposes Lehman and backs Albany Mayor John Boyd Thacher. A willful, cautious Lehman has briefly acted as governor during Roosevelt’s absences, shaping state leadership.
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Vell
Lehman
New York
Personal notices of local residents on travels and visits
Mrs C P Harris of East Washington street Mrs Sadie C McPherson and Mrs Warder both of Pruntytown depart Sunday for a ten day Virginia and North Carolina tour visiting points of interest Virgil son of Mr and Mrs Fred Sinsel Barrett street has typhoid fever improving Mr and Mrs James Montgomery and cousin Tom Montgomery leave for Martinsburg for weekend and return with Robert Lee Montgomery Ed Gerkins of Marysville Kansas is guest of sister Mrs Kate O Brien and relatives in the city
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C. P. Harris
East Washington Street
Sadie C. McPherson
Warder
Pruntytown
Virginia
North Carolina
Virgil
Fred Sinsel
Barrett Street
James Montgomery
Tom Montgomery
Martinsburg
Robert Lee Montgomery
Ed, Gerkins
Marysville, Kan
Kate O'Brien
Drum Corps 10 Contest Heads Toward Clarksburg
Taylor county American Legion Drum and Bugle corps travels Sunday to Clarksburg for a regional contest in Norwood Park. Local unit from Grafton sends 290 members, aiming for high placing amid drills marches and formations. Post corps and Legionnaires plan to drive over to root for the team at the event featuring many competing groups from West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania.
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Taylor County
American Legion
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Norwood Park
Grafton
Legionnaires
Paris Police Seek Woman Linked To American Suicide
Police hunt for a woman in blue seen with Milton R. Harman, 45, in a crowded Champs Elyse cafe the night he killed himself by cutting his throat. Witnesses say Harman, an American, sat with the woman, drank, then drew a knife and slashed his throat before aides could intervene.
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Paris
Champs Elyse
Milton R. Harman
Harmann
Cloudburst Causes Flood Damage in Florence Colorado
A cloudburst flooded Florence damaging several buildings in the main business district. The torrent washed away a railroad bridge and over 100 feet of Denver and Rio Grande Western main line track. Crops were seriously damaged.
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Florence Colp
Sand Creek
Florence
Misrected efforts by science in Utah
Salt Lake City Utah science is heavily focused on machines while neglecting human endeavor says John A Hale chief engineer of the Utah Power and Light Company He urges science to balance technical progress with benefits to humanity to promote broader interests and welfare.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
John A Hale
Utah Power and Light Company
Stolen Oil Well Report From Pittsburgh Contractor
Pittsburgh arrival J A Wally of Millvale reports to police that his oil well equipment worth about 10000 dollars was stolen overnight. Thieves took engines boilers drills ropes castings and tools, leaving only the derrick. Also Wellsburg boundary change bill advances for road construction under suspended rules by both chambers.
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Pittsburgh
J. A. Wally
Millvale
Wellsburg
Charleston
Senate
House
4-H Camp Awards Presented At Jackson's Mill
The Lewis county 4-H camp closed with a grand council circle and awards. During morning assembly 4-H pins were awarded to members of the charting class. Among 23 in the class, 13 won the coveted Four-H pins.
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Jackson's Mill
Lewis County
Stranger in Town at Opera House with Ritz Theatre Clarksburg
A Warner Bros comedy classic stars Ann Dvorak and David Manners. Noah Berry Sr plays a nefarious country sheriff aiding a chain store plot in Boilsville as Noah Berry Jr begins his film career with on set injuries. The piece notes the family rivalry and backstage anecdotes from the serial era.
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Opera House Running
Stranger In Town
Tonight With
Ritz Theatre
Clarksburg
Noah Berry
Noah, Jr
Noah Berry, Sr
Universal
Pappy
Charles “Chic’ Sale
Ann Dvorak
David Manners
Man Crickle
Boilsville
Noah
Six Point Plan Outlined to Boost Railroads and Industry
The article details a six point plan including repayment and maintenance of equipment for railroads, expansion of capital expenditures, and job creation. It cites Daniel Willard of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and George H Huston of Baldwin Locomotive Works, with industry leaders like A W Robertson of Westinghouse and Walter C Teagle of Standard Oil backing the plan. The Reconstruction Corporation proposes a major railroad reconstruction to put 50,000 men to work, while committees coordinate mortgage relief and home loan actions amid a 60 day foreclosures pause by national banks. President Hoover and Owen D Young emphasize faster credit distribution and shorter working hours as part of a broader effort to spur employment.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Reconstruction Corporation
Daniel Willard
George H. Huston
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Home Loan Bank
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Stork
A. W. Robertson
Hoover
Owen D. Young
New York
Mills
Mr. Hoover
Sunday Supper Menu and Business Conference Remarks
A recipe segment lists a Sunday supper menu including Veal Salad with olives and date nut bread and references to butter cream frosting and Devil's Food Cake. It also notes instructions to soften paint brushes with vinegar and advice on shoe cleaning. The piece shifts to a government review of economic policy with President and Pomerene quoted on wartime finance and Reconstruction Corporation impact.
200000 Cotton Workers Strike Rocks England
Manchester reports 200000 cotton workers downed tools across Lancashire in a strike described as potentially the largest since the 1926 general stoppage. The action centers on reinstatement disputes rather than wages, with no government intervention evident as talks stalled.
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England
Manchester
Lancashire
Woner
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Evel
Ruth Welsh
Virginia Stover
Carrie Bennett
Clara Bennett
Dorothy Collins
Virginia Madera
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Ruth Turner
Caroline Brown
Delphian Murphy
William Murray
Richard J . Gill
John Kunst
Charles Bush
John Ford
James Findley Holt
Mickey McDade
Greta Garbo
Hotchkiss and Wilms
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Albany
N. Y
Herbert H. Lehman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Rosevelt
Edward J. O'Connell
Tammany Unit
John F. Curry
Brooklyn
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O'Connell
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Chicago
Alfred E. Smith
Warm Springs
Smith
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Legion
Colorado
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