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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1934

Page

3

Marriage Announced for Miss Anna Hamton and Leo Jones

Society editor reports the marriage of Miss Anna Hamton and Leo Jones both of Weasel at 7 30 Monday evening at Flemington with Rev Kelley officiating. Bride attended by Miss Evelyn Jones and best man Joseph Gregory. They will reside in Wendel where Jones works for Maryland Coal Company. Also notices of club meetings and a family reunion, a birthday celebration for Elizabeth Irvin, and a Primm family reunion with card party and refreshments.

Anna Hamton Leo Jones Weasel Flemington Mr. Kelley Evelyn Jones Joseph Gregory Wendel Maryland Coal Company of

Pageant The Spreading Flame at First M E Church South

Sunday program presents a depiction of the birth and spread of Methodism in the United States by the Boothsville cast at 7 20 p m in the First M E Church South with guests including Dolly Bartlett Au dra Felton Genevieve Bryan Mildred Thelma Garrett Arnold Moore Aubrey Kelley Dorsey Cain Gladys Felton Charles Bolyard and Mrs M G Bolyard.

United States M. E. Church Dolly Bartlett Audra Felton Genevieve Bryan Mildred and Thelma Garrett Arnold Moore Aubrey Kelley Dorsey Cain Gladys Felton Charles Bollyard M. G. Bolyard

Dr Wells Returns From Clarksburg Eye Clinic

Dr Chas M Wells finished a session at the Graduate Clinic in Optometry run by Dr A M Skeffington. He reports the program expands treatment for eye defects and that overwork and improper brain visual patterns contribute to near sighted issues, with potential elimination through timely care.

Dr. Wells Clarksburg Eye Clinic Chas. M. Wells Clarksburg A. M. Skeffington

Teachers Meeting Scheduled Tomorrow at County High

A countywide teachers meeting is set for tomorrow at the high school auditorium starting at 9 o'clock. Ray Power, assistant state superintendent of schools, and H D Wheat, dean of education at Marshall College, will address the gathering.

Ray Power H. D. Wheat Marshall College

Market mood muted by labor troubles and harvest fear

New York markets drifted in a narrow range as labor troubles, a weak British pound, and industrial uncertainty damped bullish sentiment. Traders were away for Labor Day, with profit taking in grains despite private crop reports predicting the smallest production since 1881. Government securities and corporate loans showed further weakness.

New York United States

Bank President Slain by Girl in Morristown Shooting

In Morristown Tennessee a hotel guest identified as Miss Mary Sam Bruce of Nashville shot and fatally wounded J C Shelton 35 president of the Hamblin National Bank before killing herself with the same weapon.

Morristown Tenn Mary Sam Bruce Nashville Lebanon J. C. Shelton Hamblin National Bank

Youth Acquitted in Father Murder Case at Venango

Franklin Pa Aug 31 Walter Withrup 21 was acquitted by a Venango county court jury of murdering his father Clark N Withrup 52. The jurors retired at 4 31 p m EST and returned the verdict at 8 05 p m after deliberating about whether the shooting was accidental or deliberate.

Franklin Walter Withrup Venango County Clark N Withrup

Miss England contestant to seek Miss Europe title in Hastings

June Lammas Miss England, representing England, will compete for Miss Europe in a Hastings pageant in September. An Associated Press photo shows the scene. A deputy sheriff invited a youth, a recent high school graduate, to spend the night in the county jail house section. Family were not present as the jury returned, and they are expected to travel from Kennerdell to join a quiet breakfast celebration today.

June Lammas England Hastings Associated Press Kennerdell

Silk Workers Strike Threat Escalates Across Mills

Union leaders warned of a broader walkout affecting silk woolen and rayon plants unless employers met demands. Estimates of potential losses varied, with mills facing a split between potential mass action and management projections of modest impact. In Macon Virginia, Payne mill reopened after tense demonstrations as 75 workers returned escorted by deputies, with little violence but strong taunts from strikers.

Macon Payne Mill

Mississippi River Hits Record Low August Level

Bt Louis August 31 The Mississippi River reached its lowest August level in the St. Louis Weather Bureau record dating back to 1860, at 2.8 feet below zero. Earlier in the month the low was 2.4 feet. Barges cut drafts but schedules remain unchanged on the Mississippi Illinois and Ohio rivers.```

Bt. Louis Mississsippi St. Louis Mississippi Ilinois Ohio

Mrs Chadduck and daughter leave for Washington DC

Mrs H W Chadduck and her daughter Helen departed this morning for their Washington DC home after spending the summer at their Grafton Park cottage. They met Mrs Stephen Pendergast and her daughter Rosemarie who plan to spend the weekend in Cumberland MA visiting Mrs Prendergast's two daughters Mrs Mary Carroll and Mrs Sarah Sherman.

H. W. Chadduck Helen Washington, D. C Grafton Park Stephen Pendergast Rosemarie Cumberland

Warmer Weather Soon Says Local Authorities

Local authorities predict warmer weather with clear skies after a string of cool days. The thermometer rose from 46 to 48 degrees, August this year recorded 6.15 inches of rain, exceeding August rainfall of last year, while year to date rainfall trails 1933 by 8.19 inches.

W. E. Clayton

Rumors of Princess Juliana Engagement Denied

Amsterdam reports Swedish court officials deny rumors of Princess Juliana's engagement to Prince Bertil of Sweden. The Netherlands remains abuzz with speculation about a future match, with some guessing Carl Johan of Sweden as a potential choice despite his 18 years.

Amsterdam Juliana Bertil Sweden Netherlands Carl Johan

Huntington Hospital Inmate Killed by Mop

Inmate Russell Barrows 41 of Point Pleas ant died at Huntington State Hospital from a fractured skull after being struck over the head with a mop handle during a washroom dispute. Dan Faulkner of Harrison County involved in a trivial argument. Barrows died within 15 minutes.

Huntington Russell Barrows Point Fleasant Huntington State Hospital Dan Faulkner Harrison County Barrows

Logan Hospital Changes Hands in Major Transaction

Logan West Virginia August 31 business manager B W Damron announced he and others including Dr Henry D Hatfield and U S Senator disposed of their interest in the Hatfield Lawson Hospital.

Logan Hospital Logan W. Va B. W. Damron Hatfield-Lawson Hospital Henry D. Hatfield U. S

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Coral Parrish Montgomery T. N. T. Club W. R. Skinner Brownlow Park Grafton Quota Club Resthaven Grafton-Clarksburg Road J. B. Cross Old School Baptist Church Meadowsville Belington Park Elizabeth Irvin Leonard Street Fairmont Miss Irvin H. L. Church Hugh L. Church Primm Webster Baptist Church Homer Gatrell Erwin Primm Optometrist Ween McCrory’s Harold O. Etz Co Bank The Max Bernotat Beauty Culture Clarksburg Trust Bldg Miss Garrison George A. Sloan Cotton Textile Institute Mississippi Free Joe Memphis United States Postoffice Grafton West Virginia Jas. T. Murphy Ace Oxfords Mar NS Penney Beta Erie Msn Pini J Webster's Dictionary O. K Oxford J.C. Penney Co. Inc Huntington Hospital
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