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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1929

Page

3

Hefner Madden Nuptials Solemnized In Gratton Home

Marriage of Miss Helen Hefner and Dr. Lucius Emmett Madden celebrated Saturday at 4 PM in Gratton with Howard Gibbs officiating. Bridesmaids, music, and a two course buffet supper marked the event. After a honeymoon, they reside in Columbia South Carolina. both families and several out of town guests attended.

Howard Gibbs Terra Alta W. Va St. Paul's M. W. Church of Gratton Jean Haymond Columbia South Carolina Mra. Madden Grafton High School Goucher College Baltimore John Hopkins University Baltimor Madden Emmett Madden S.C Clemson Military School Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine S. C Lloyd Hefner Naomi Hefner Alma Martin Fairmont Clifford Carleton Robert Permar Wheeling Arnold Hefner Roselle Park N. J

Notice of Change for Local Phone Number

Notice informs the public of a change to the local phone number for Diamond Ice Cream Co Tasteurized Milk and Whipping Cream with a new contact number 220-51. Contains limited readable details and a nonstandard number format.

Bam Diamond Ice Cream -Co

Memorial and social notices from a small town paper

The page records memorial exercises with Senater and Mrs Goff visiting Elk's Home, plus a bridge party hosted by Miss Grace Miller honoring Mrs J W Penn. It notes Judson Missionary Society and Ladies Aid planning meetings, and an advertisement promising gas relief and digestive aid for sleep plus a marriage announcement tied to Central McMahon and a drug store.

Toro Jerika Luia P Lerike Central McMahon Taylor County

Community notices and society events mixed in rough OCR

A fragmentary listing shows various local notices including church service at Bo'elock with Rev French Boone, a Walnut Street address, and a Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs Hugh McDaniel's home at 7:80 PM. It mentions Daughters of America bakers sale for fifty cents and council group gatherings with references to Andrews and Mountain City.

Ladies Ald Society West Main Street M/E James R. Glenn Fingh Mosgrove Christopher Vo Madrox Bipas Rae Qi Parge Hoffie Paul’ Oun N Churen Bo'elock Witt French Boone Mr.and George Be Walnut Street Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Sociery Andrews Mr. Church Hugh McDainiel Amiexica Ashettean Cornell Daughters of America

Destitute Need Urges Clothing Relief Amid Harsh Weather

Fragmentary OCR notes recall calls for garments and bed coverings to aid the needy. References to Arnold and Army contributions appear amid mentions of cold, inclement weather and urgent humanitarian effort.

Will Fly To Europe Associated Press Photo

Roberto Fierro signs to Europe as Blang joins the trip under Associated Press photo coverage.

Europe Associated Pres Roberto Fierro

Help Graf ton and Taylor county people in need

A statement urges local residents to assist Graf ton and Taylor counties, explaining that present conditions require immediate aid to comfort those whose happiness is temporarily barred. The speaker emphasizes collective responsibility to provide support across the county communities.

Arnold Ytton Grafton Taylor County Vin

Radio Program Delights Grattonians With 4H Broadcast

A Chicago radio broadcast on Thursday December 5 will interest Grattonians and Four-H club friends. Gelbck, in central standard time, promotes community engagement with 4H work.

Chicago Gelbck Central Standard Grattonians

McCormick to Host National Health Conference Visitors

National health conference attendees will visit McCormick-Deering facilities in the city. Four-H members will tour the McCormick factories and Twine Mill and attend a noon luncheon hosted by Cyrua McCormick Jr. The radio program will feature music and talks broadcast on a Columbia network from WBEM Chicago to KMBC Kansas City and other stations.

Ers McCormick-Deering McCormick's McCormick ‘Twine International, Harvester Company McCormick Factories Cyrua McCormick, Jr A. B. Shroyer Columbia ~ Broadcasting Systems Columbia Farm Network WBEM Chicago KOIL Omega KMBC Kansas City KMOX

Burial Held For Apperson Infant Today

Funeral services were conducted at Phillips Cemetery Randolph County for Marietta Ann Apperson infant daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Apperson of Webster. The baby died of a heart attack at the graveside home of her grandparents about 8 o clock this evening.

Marietta Ann. Apperson A. H. Appersson Webster Phillips Cemetery Randolph County Yravennis

Personal Notices From Morgantown and Fairmont

H J Wagoner of Morgantown returned home after visiting his son and daughter in law Howard Wagoner on Knottsylle road. Miss Blaney Guard and Mr and Mrs W Jaco attended Noah S Brooks funeral in Fairmont. DeMoss of Closland returned home after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs William E DeMoss. Charles and Hale Watkins WVU students spent holidays with parents and returned to Morgantown with Will Brown and daughter Carolyn Brown. James Findley Holt WVU student spent Thanksgiving with his parents Mr and Mrs Howard H Holt returning to Morgantown accompanied by Mrs William R Wolfe and children Jane Elizabeth and Billy.

H. J. Wagoner Morgantown Howard Wagoner Knottsylle Road Blaney Guard Gd. W. Jaco Fairmont Noah Brookes Hn Himore Guy DeMoss Closland William E. DeMoss Charles Hale Watkins West Virginia University Will Brown Carolyn Brown James Findley Holt Howard H. Holt Maple Avenue William R. Wolfe Jane Elizabeth Billy

Grafton Community News Travelers And Visits Over Holiday

Thanksgiving visitors and homecomings mark the weekend with Mrs. Emmett Madden of Columbia leaving Grafton for West Virginia after staying with Mr. and Mrs. Okey Hefner. Dr. Lucius Madden, her son, attended the wedding of Miss Helen Hefner. Miss Gertrude Suddarth returns to Shadyside schools after a family weekend with Dr. and Mrs. F. Suddarth. James Stafford of Grafton high football returns from Washington. Marian Millen resumes duties in west side schools. Mrs. B Stafford at home ill with her husband, J. F. Stafford’s son, at 320 Walnut Street.

R. M. Brown First Ward Wolfe Grafton Emmett Madden Columbia Okey Hefner Dewey Avenue Madden West Virginia Lucius Madden Helen Hefner Gertrude Suddarth Shadyside Suddarth West Side James Stafford Grafton High School Washington Marian Millen

Court Delays in Appointing Welfare Officer

Taylor county court indefinitely postponed the appointment of a county welfare officer to oversee the state board of children's guardians. The court chose to economize, placing delinquency management with Captain W. H. Arnold of the Salvation Army, while Miss Margaret McKinney proposed two citizens from each district for consideration. Prosecuting Attorney J. C. bhat approved the action as a financial guardian of county funds remains a court concern.

State Board of Children's Guardians Taylor County Court W. H. ‘Arnold Salvation Army Margaret McKinney State Board of Children’s Guardians Lst E. Warder Arnold J. C Bhat

Theater Block Destroyed in Warpersbury Fire

A Camden theater suffered total loss in a Saturday blaze. Firefighters battled the flames as investigators estimated damage around $1,000. The incident prompted patrols of the area and ongoing inquiries into the cause.

Warkersbiry Camden Theater Bigek Menabet Investienwors

Fruit Ice Box Cookie Recipe with Spices

A vintage recipe outlines ingredients including fat butter brown sugar eggs sour cream cinnamon cloves nutmeg salt chopped fruit raisins and nuts. The dough forms two 2 inch by 2 inch rolls wrapped in waxed paper then chilled for 24 hours or longer before slicing and baking on greased sheets.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coral R. Parrish Grafton Sentinel Society Okey A. Hefner Haltimore Lucius Emmett Madden Pairmont Aung Miss Hefner Miss Martin Misa Dorothy Hefner Dr. Madden Hefner Prince Hines Brazil Sweet Pens Lilly Valley Dorothy Hefner Senator Guy D. Goff Clarks Marinello Beauty Shop Marinello Beauty Vicks Suddarh the Love Drug Co H. L. Potts Burg Senater’s Eneagement Hike Lodge Smith Cora Smith Burdett Lila Love Old Smith Fetterman Elk's Goff Grace Miller Knotts Avenue J. W. Penn Richmond Virginia Karl Nuzum Penn Judson Missionary. Society Judson, Missionary Society of the First, Baptist Church Maddox Haymond Pre Company West Main St West Va Ritz & Gabrileene Ritz Beauty Maini St Hiller Associated Press Pnota Mary Scott Rlesland Vancouver Wash Quill and Scroll, Honorary Society Gotham Burton Randolph All Ladies Apperson Trevard Lillian Gross Britash Rose Billy Mansty Tewelky Mrs. Alexander Git Joe Emille Sfnt Gheer
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