Local society notes and club events in Grafton
Society editor reports on a Cumberland visit by Mrs T M Davis and Master Jade Baker, sewing club gatherings at Mrs Kate Greenwald's and plans for a covered dish supper at Grafton Park, Miss Sarah E Sayres's graduation from West Virginia Business College, a Moose Home dance with Weldon Williams and His Hotel Fairmont Orchestra, and the Poe family reunion with officer re-elections in Wickwire road grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Homes
Moose Home
Weldon Williams
Fairmont Orihestra
Fairmont
Mulaic
Fairmont Orchestra
Steel Leader Explains How Work Is Distributed
Myron C Taylor chairman of United States Steel Corp explains the firm’s unemployment relief plan. The program allocates work among 220000 employees to maintain full employment as far as possible despite a drastic drop in production. Costs shown include direct relief and credits totaling over 3 million in 21 months, with continued community aid and employee support efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Myron C. ‘Taylor
United States Steel Corp
America
Taylor
Steel Corporation
Good Fellowship Clubs
Corporation For Direct Relief
Joreaue
Model of the Moment in Paris Couture
Paris fashion notes practicality shapes high style as Patou unveils a three piece evening ensemble. A brown velvet dress with back-buttoning cape trimmed in blue fox pairs with a simple pelted brown velvet jacket. Cape worn alone or over the jacket and a high neck long sleeve top morphs the look for day or dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Patou
Birth Announcement for Phillips Daughter
Mr and Mrs C Earl Phillips of Clarksburg and Grafton announce the birth of a daughter in Clarksburg on Saturday morning. Mr Phillips a Grafton man is dealer for the Chrysler line of automobiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Earl Phillips
Clarksburg
Grafton
Mr. Phillips
Chrysler
My Beauty Hint Dry Shampoo Refreshes Hair
The speaker shares a method to remove daily dust from hair without disturbing waves or marcel. Use a soft bath towel to lightly rub the hair, ruffling without breaking curls, then comb gently and set curls with fingers for a refreshed look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcel
Man Confesses to Slaying Wife and Man Companion
Chicago reports Captain Hugh McCarthy stating Frank Martin, 50, confessed to killing his divorcee sweetheart Harriet Fadler, 34, and her companion Jack Whittingham, 30, in Mrs. Fadler's apartment. Nadine Fadler, 16, was dangerously wounded in the neck while shielding her mother, and William P. Brewster, 27, was struck in the shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hugh McCarthy
Frank Martin
Harriet Fadler
Jack Whittingham
McCarthy Cites Martin Rage Over Fadler Breakup Fear
A fragment notes McCarthy quoting Martin saying he was enraged by the fear that Mrs. Fadler was about to end their relationship, reflecting tension and possible personal fallout discussed in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
Martin
Mrs. Fadler
Mother Drowns Two Daughters and Self
In Tuscaloosa Alabama Mrs William A Simmons 25 wife of a watch repairman led her three young daughters to a lake last night under pre tense of showing them how to baptize and drowned two of them and herself The survivor Louise 10 was found on an island an hour later She guided rescuers to recover the bodies Coroner S E Harding said no motive was found
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ala
William A. Simmons
Louise
S. E. Harding
Homecoming at Boothsville Methodist Church South
A Boothsville Methodist Episcopal Church South homecoming was observed on Sunday bringing together members from near and far. The annual event preceded the conference, included a morning sermon by Rev. Knicely who also serves Fetterman church, a basket dinner, and an afternoon sermon by Rev. C. C. Bell of Ireland. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bert Clelland of Country Club from Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothsville Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Knicely
Fetterman Church
C. C. Bell
Ireland
Bert Clelland
Country Club
Grafton
New Broadcast Schedule To Air Twice A Day In Chesterfield Region
A new six day a week radio plan begins Tuesday September 6 in Chesterfield with Music That Satisfies airing at two times. Ruth Etting the Street Singer and Arthur Tracey will perform at 10:00 P M on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays and at 9:00 P M on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterfield
B.C. T
Ruth Etting
Aswell Siders
Arthur Tracey
Ruth Biting
Bos
Local Schedule Remains Fixated On Weekly Talkies
The listing notes show recurring showtimes for The Street Singer and a general schedule with Monday and Thursday nights as 10 00 PM and 9 00 PM as well as Tuesday 9 00 PM and Friday 10 00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Well Sisters
the Street Singer
45 Percent Fare Cut to Be Continued Across Eastern R R
Railroads in Trunkline Territory and Central Passenger Association extend a 45 percent reduction in round trip fares for weekends through December 31, 1932. Applies to New York Central, Pennsylvania, B and O, Erie, DL&W, Central of New Jersey, Lehigh Valley, West Shore and others. Tickets valid on trains leaving Friday noon through Monday midnight. Pullman charges apply for Pullman cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Railoads
Trunkline
Central Passenger Association
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Iinois
Michigan
Kentucky
Missouri
Montreal
Quebec
Toronto
Canada
New York Central
Baltimore and Ohio
Erie
Settawana & Western
Central Railroad of
Lehigh Valley
West Shore
Extension of Term Dates Announced for Policy
The policy original term from April 2 to September 3 has been extended to year end. Officials say the extension maintains current rules and covers all affected stakeholders. Further details on implementation will be issued by the agency.
Davis and Elkins appoint Rev Warren H Stuart new Bible chair
Elkins Aug 29 Davis and Elkins College announces the appointment of Rev Warren H Stuart A M Ph D to the chair of Bible and History. He comes from Washington DC and previously served in the Presbyterian Mission field in China. He taught in North Carolina and Virginia and earned his Ph D at Yale in June. The college opens its 20th session on September 14. Biology chair filled by Dr D A Shorb Johns Hopkins. Mrs Ada Butler of Grand Rapids Michigan rowed 125 miles in her home county waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
Davis and Elkins College
Warren H. Istuart
Washington, D. C
Presbyterian Mission
China
Stuart
Flora McDonald College
Red Springs
N. C
Assembly
Richmond
Yale
D. A. Shorb
Johns Hopkins University
Ada Butler
Grand Rapids
Mich
Hospital Notes From City Hospital And Local Homes
Mrs. Helena Pendergrast of Bonafede apartments on West Main street underwent a serious major operation at City Hospital this morning. One infection stemmed from a residual portion of a former appendix operation. Mrs. Claude Reger, who had a major operation ten days ago, is home on Ona street. Charlotte Fawcett of Grafton had her tonsils removed today. Mrs. Lee Armentrout of Philippi underwent a major operation. Mrs. Dora Steuart of Thornton, an elderly worker in Grafton, was treated Sunday for a fall at the home where she is employed, suffering a shoulder fracture and bruises but was discharged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Pendergrast
Bonafede
West Main Street
City Hospital
Claude Reger
Ona Street
Charlotte Fawcett
Grafton
Lee Armentrout
Philippi
Dora Steuart
Thornton
Personal notices from Buckhannon and nearby towns
Miss Ruth Gawthrop of Buckhannon and others attended the mid east regatta at Marietta Ohio. Mr and Mrs William Jackson returned home after camping and fishing at Fox and Ox camp Petersburg WV with Miss Elizabeth Arble and Mr and Mrs Virgil Jackson and children. Mr and Mrs Virgil Jackson and children Richard Ray and Dorothy Jean, and Miss Elizabeth Arble toured Virginia returning via Charleston. Mr and Mrs John N Moore of Washington street went on a weekend excursion to Cincinnati Ohio. Mr and Mrs B M Cassell and children Sara Marie and Robert Edward, Miss Alice Reese and Mrs Laura Henderson spent Sunday in Webster Springs. Misses Agnes and Mary Daugherty visiting in Atlantic City. Mr and Mrs W P Riley of West Main street visited Mrs Riley's father B L Fowler of Bridgeport WV. Mrs Sarah Flanagan Woit of West Main street joined Rev Father James Cox of Pittsburgh candidate for president and will direct women’s work on a tour of the southwest middle west and west proper. Miss Mildred Keefover returned to Lincoln street after visiting her sister Mrs Carl West of Somerset Pa. Mrs J H Cornwell returned to Morgantown after visiting here a week, Mrs Vernie Nestor and daughter Dorothy of Atwater Ohio visiting her mother Mrs Hannah Bolyard of Blueville. they will visit other relatives in Blueville and near Fellowsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jackson
Petersburg
W. Va
Elizabeth Arble
Virgil Jackson
Richard
Ray
Dorothy Jean
Virginia
Charleston
John N. Moore
Washington Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
B. M. Cassell
Sara Marie
Robert Edward
Alice Reese
Laura Henderson
Webster Springs
Agnes
Mary Daugherty
Atlantic City
W. P. Riley
Menus and Recipes from Mrs. Alexander George
A collection of menus and recipes including Pear Salad with cottage cheese dressing and a French toast breakfast. Instructions cover pear salad assembly, a mayonnaise based dressing for fruit and vegetables, a sugar lemon dressing, and a cooked icing. Also notes on icing cake frosting and simple lingerie ribbon care.
Memoriams for Thomas Gaines in Salamanca tribute
A memorial tribute from Mrs Catherine Gaines Shaffer and daughters for Thomas Gaines who died in Salamanca New York twelve years ago on August 29. The notice laments that death takes loved ones but fever from hearts and lists surviving relatives including Mrs Garnet Gaines Keenan and Mrs Wilms Gaines Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gaines
Salamanca
N. Y
Catherine Gaines Shaffer
Garnet Gaines Keenan
Wilms
Gaines Grove
Local residents of Blueville and surrounding areas tour visiting kin
H J Kramer and son H F Kramer and Miss Lee Bowman return from a week in Kanawha Fayette and Logan counties. J C Watkins of Kanawha Falls and others host relatives in Gettysburg and Baltimore. Mrs Joseph Hanway visits Langley Field and flies to Washington. Albert Ruff and Warren Si7 visit Dr H A Kimble. Geneva Harris Dickerson hosts at Grafton Country Club. Roy Kiger returns to Washington PA after foot injury and stays with Clelland family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Kramer
H. F. Kramer
Lee Bowman
Kramers
Blueville
Kaenawha
Fayette
Logan
J.C. Watkins
Kanawha Falls
Kramer
John McManamion
Addison Street
Audra Weasell
Spencer
N.C
Samuel Murray
John
Ralph
Baltmore
Washington
Gettysburg
Mary Murray
Joseph Hanway
Langley Field
Easton E. Belvey
U. S. Flying Field
Langley
Washington, D. C
Albert Ruff
McMeekin
H. A. Kimble
Maple ‘Avenue
Warren Si
Geneva
Harris
Dickerson Run
Bert Clelland
Grafton Country
Roy Kiger
Hazel-Atlas
Sex control method reported at international congress
A method described as successful in 78 trials was reported at an international congress, claiming parents can control the sex of their children's births. The report notes the technique discussed as a potential benefit and cites Ithaca, N.Y. Aug 20 as the dateline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N. Yo
Aucceastul
International ‘Congress
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Coral Parrish Montgomery
Cumberland
T. M. Davis
Jade Baker
Mosic
West
Main Street
Fairgh
Davis
the Sentinel
Jackie
Kate Greenwald
Lincoln Street
James Husson
Grafton Park
Sayres
Sarah E. Sayres
West Virginia Business College
Silas E. Sayres
W. Main Street
Grafton High School
Alpha Phi Beta Sorority
Poe
Marion
Harrison
Mozionigalia
Preston
Devers’ Grove
Wickwire
H. A. Poe
Iran
F. Poe
Carl Poe
iCopyright
The
Associate Press
Thane
Patton
Gnemble, Designs
Trown Oil and
Joan. Bennett
Sweetheart
M. E., South
Boothsville
Sally Staunton
Artist Model
American Lady Corset Company
Mmunity Center
Gratis—To
Hoover Business Parley
Hoover
National Conference of Business and Industrial Committees
Roy.d. Chapin
Secretary
Commerce
Henry M. Robinson
Los Angeles
Eugene Meyer
Federal Reserve Bank
Ogden L. Mills
Treasury
George L. Harrison
Reserve
Owen D.yound
Associated Presa
W. H. Stuart New
Ruth Gawthrop
Buckhannon
Ida Jackson
Mabel Woodyard
Junior Woodyard
Marietta
Mrs
Alexander George
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, W. VA
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