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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1927

Page

3

Social notes and wedding announcements from Grafton

Mary Margaret Sommerville forwards society notes from the Wrafton Sentinel. The item describes wedding announcements for Miss Margaret Malone and Mr Paul, a Christmas hosted gathering by Miss Virginia Mettler, and several club events. Church groups at St Paul and First Baptist report meetings, plans for holiday bazaars, and social card parties hosted by Mrs Clyde Baker with prize winners and decorative pink and white themes.

Wrafton Sentinel Mary Margaret Sommerville Society Grafton John M. Niland Margaret Virginia Mettler Question Club Wilford Street Carl Ludwick Velma Carroll Mettler Beulah Snider Gladys Singer Pauline Lucas Beatrice Lemmon Virginia’ Fawcett Harriet Blaney Baptist Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society The First Baptist Church W. C. Byers Yates Avenue W. J. Curry Byers J. W. Brown Emma Reynolds Flo Hamilton

Whipped Cream Grafton Candy Shop Opens

Sam Fisher proprietor opens Whipped Cream Candy Shop at 625 so 1f in Grafton, introducing a new sweet shop to the town. The event marks the launch of a local candy venue aiming to attract residents seeking confections and casual dining.

Grafton Sam Fisher

Call for Radio Playwright to Shape Broadcast Drama

Central Press reports Wilda Wilson Church urges a new broadcast drama form that equals stage and film. She cites radio as moral, intimate, and imaginative, capable of storms, ships, and aviation. Time limits and audience trust shape the final word before the clock tolls.

David H. Glickman Central Press Francisco California Speare Wilda

Oakland Wedding Leads to Kitchen Shower Surprise

A quiet Oakland Md wedding linked Grace Canfield to Jesse Rogers. Guests then surprised the bride with a kitchen shower at her sister-in-law’s home, presenting gifts of glassware silver and linen as plans for the couple’s future home remain undecided.

Oakland Grace Canfield Jesse’ Rogers Wickwire A. D. Craig Pearl Britton Lucretia Rogers Henry de Canfield Grafton Ona Charles Rogers

Park View School PTA Hosts Enthusiastic Meeting and Choral

A Park View School Parent-Teacher Association meeting Friday at 8 pm featured a strong program with music from the Park View Orchestra and student participants. Officers led the event, and a plate lunch followed. The next PTA gathering is planned for the second Friday in January at the schoolhouse. An Elks Lodge dance Friday night December 2 with the High Hatters Orchestra drew a large crowd and will repeat next Friday December 9 with the same band.

Knights of Columbus Parent-Teacher Association Park View Ascepters P. A. Bates Wayne Jones Cecil Malone Louise Seabrook Jed Sapp Association Park View Joseph Jones Louise McPhail iHlazer Jones Helenman Mary Blackman Ralph Cline Vear Virginia Mettler Genevieve Walters Elks Elks ‘Lodge Elks Auditorium Bill Doll Joe Herget High Hatters

Bible Class Holds Rally at West Side Church

The Men’s Friendship Bible Class at First Church of Christ West Side welcomed Rev. C J Howearth new pastor and pledged support for his program and class aims. Speakers included J A Keller W A Harrison and Howard Holt with Holt delivering a main talk on publicity. Refreshements were served under W A Harrison.

First Church of Christ West Side C. J. Howearth Howearth Walter Cook J. A. Keller W. A. Harrison We A. Harrison

Hearing on Bryant collision postponed again to Wednesday

The hearing for B F Bryant, driver of the car in the Simpson collision two weeks ago that killed C L McKim of Parkersburg, was postponed again this morning and reset for next Wednesday morning at 10 in Squire L C Hamond's office. A Jersey City supreme court jury awarded a woman six cents in a $500000 suit.

F. Bryant Simpson C. L. McKim Parkersburg Squire L. C Haymond Jersey City Supreme Court

Knotts Farm Sold in Largest County Deal This Week

Real estate agents record Knotts Farm sale in Knottsville with Ruut S. and Maude H. Colebank as buyers from James Z. Knotts for about 3700 dollars including improvements and stock. Other transactions include Martin to Peters, Lake to Lake, and Bartletts to Knotts in Webster. Volunteer fire department formed in South Charleston under H. C. Bates for 15 to 20 members.

Knottsville Ruut S Maude H. Colebank James Z. Knotts Jennie John T. Martin S.C. Peters Bluemont Anna. Lake W. P. Lake Buck Run Simpson May Shuman Jeddie B. Hill Simpson Creek Mary E. Ticker R. A. Morrow Flemington Morrow Farms Jane E South Charleston H. C. Bates D. T. L Railroad

Polka Dot Velvet Outfit Adorns Afternoon Gown

Ruth Lee Taylor models a velvet afternoon gown featuring red and tan polka dots. The transparent velvet fabric is paired with gunmetal hose and patent leather slippers, showcasing the popular polka dot design by Ligbeth in the illustrated feature.

MMB Ligbeth Ruth Lee Taylor

Grafton social crowd attends Clarksburg Quota Club dance

Grafton residents including Mr and Mrs J L Bush guests Mrs Bell and others attended the Clarksburg Quota Club dance last night. Several locals visited Siehler Furniture Co offering living room suites at 100. Reed and Warder drove to Clarksburg for theatre. J H Cornwell recovering after a paralytic stroke with friends hoping for full health.

Clarksburg Quota Club Garmichael Auditorium Grafton Hazel Shuttlesworth Leota Griffifth Marie Deegan Edna Sturms Fred Blair Rerger Albert Kunst Fred Thompson Anne Heflin Madeline Bell Letha Brown Albert Willhide Lester Bush Ed. Freye J. L. Bush Bell Fred Blair Reger Henry Bradford Edna Shingleton John Merle Shingleton Aretha Browm Leota’ Griffith Hazel Shuttleworth Albert Kurist Carl Wents Siehler Furniture Company D. L. Garner Belington Wilbur Williams Kenneth Haught Dewey’ Avenue Siebler Furniture Co Lawrence Dayies Pittsburgh Lucas Paint Co Wilma Parkhill West Side Fairmont Edward Victor Marmington R.C. Jones West Aide Siehler Monongal’ Division Charleston George Isaac Ralphsnyder Dellett Newton Simpson Schools Mary Prim Virginia Miller Fairmont Teachers College 0. V. Miller Walnut Street J. M. Reger West Grafton Misa Rum Turner Yates Avenir Putner West University At Noveantorb Stone Baye Siehler’s C. L Boyce Wheelshig Guy Br Fred Whitlock Kingwood Kathleen Shafy Virginia Reese Washington Earl Chestnut Ridge Eau D L. Himelrick Hundred We Va Rosalie Tierney Morgantown Howard Peonard Jerry Rairmont le Burress Payne Grafton Bridax Flowery Branell Georgia Reid Francis L. Warder J. H. Cornwell Monongah Division High Street

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