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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1928

Page

3

Local social notes and club announcements blend in newspaper page

The page lists Elks Christmas dance plans at the Elks Home on December 25, with orchestra undecided, plus Foreign Missionary Society meeting at Andrews M. E. Church to finalize cafeteria luncheon plans for December 8. Also: round and square dance at Hazel Atlas gym after a basketball game, Benhal Rebekah Lodge all day quitting party, Baltimore and Ohio Veterans meeting honoring long-serving members, Woman’s Missionary Society praise meeting at First Presbyterian Church, plus Miss Margaret Cather hosting Add a Girl class event, Grafton Quota Club dinner planning Christmas charities, and marriage notice for Mildred Mae Leonard and Robert L. Grimes in Morgantown.

B. P.O. Elks Elks Home Foreign Missionary Society Foreign Missionary Society of Andrews M. E Benlal Rebekah Lodge No. 32 Ranki’ Keane Thayer Avenue Miss Cather Margaret Cather Delicht Add Presbyterian Church Pearl Street Gi Nes Leonard John Leonard Mildred Mae Robert L. Grimes Morgantown W. Va Waldman Street Fairmont Normal W. G. Grimes R. J. Grafton

Birth of Conrad Edward to McFarland family in Webster

Mr. and Mrs. Orville O. McFarland Jr. announce a seven pound boy born Monday November 24 named Conrad Edward. Mrs. McFarland is formerly Ina Losh of Web. The Northern Tyeland government has made good last year's losses of the Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railroad in that country.

Orville O, Mc- Farland Jr Webster Conrad Edward Mc- Farland Ina Losh Web.te Northern Tyeland Londonderry and Lough Swilly

Personal notices from Wendel and Grafton area funeral and visit reports

Mr and Mrs Perthas Warder Benson and Mr and Mrs Huber Denson of Pittsburgh attended the funeral of Dr B M Chenoweth in Wendel along with relatives of the late physician. Eugene Whit and other locals spent the weekend visiting relatives or were returning to universities. Police officer Charles Morris resumed duty after illness as others traveled for family reasons. The Rev Henry Chenoweth visited Wendel for the funeral in Washington DC and family members traveled to Charleston for Thanksgiving.

Perthas Warder Benson Huber Denson Pittsburgh Wendel B. M. Chenoweth Hallie Hani Lee Eugene Whit Relativ JeWeote Huber Benson, Jr B. M. Chenoweth Wendel Chenoweth Paul “Rink” Hefner Charles “Micky" McDade Fairmont Lutte College Robert Lb Bob" Travis Thornton Grafton Charles Morris Henry Washington, D. C Ella Welch Tersbert Charleston Arthur Ees Dupont Chemical Laboratory Logote

Gore in Morgantown for Phi Beta Kappa honors

Governor Howard M. Gore arrived in Morgantown for Phi Beta Kappa ceremonies, joining other election to the honorary scholarly fraternity. The event at West Virginia City will conclude with a banquet that night.

Gore Morgantown Howard M. Gore Phi Beta Kappa West Virginia City Miss Mary 1 Barnett Clarksburg Duras Thy Dering ML. Eddy Sistersville Stanley M. Gluck Parkersburg Raymond G. Hughes Wheeling Inez Kithleen Robertson Clendenning Rollins Cornwallis

Pythians Gather In Clarksburg For Parley

Scores of Pythians from the seventeenth district meeting in Clarksburg for the annual district convention. Grand officers present include John W. Syown, Jnefield, grand chancellor, and O. J. Rifle of Kenova, grand keeper of records. initiation of candidates and a banque on tonight's program.

Chuksturge Dee Pythian Harrison, Lewis Doddirge John W. Syown Jfnefield O. J. Rifle Kenova

St Paul Restaurateur Hurt by Bomb Blast

In St Paul Minnesota on December 4, Dapper Dan Hogan a restaurant proprietor was critically injured when a bomb exploded in his car. Hogan was found in the driver’s seat with his left leg severely injured and parts of the car damaged as investigators reviewed the scene.

St. Paul Restauranteur St. Paul, Minn Dan Hogan Hogan Tex

Second Defendant On Trial In Crane Murder

Lewisimeg West Virginia December 4 7 Eud Woodzell was arraigned at Greenbrier county circuit court on a murder charge in an alleged robbery attempt against Jowden Crane aged? Prosecutors said Kim Hayes was tried previously but the jury disagreed The trial was continued due to illness of the defendant The piece also notes concerns that babies are doped with alcohol in Durban South Africa by the Child Welfare Society

Lewisimeg W.a Woodzell Greenbrier Jowden Crane Kim Hayes Child ‘Welfare Society Durban South Africa

Virginia Faces New Scandal At University of Virginia

Richmond December 4. University of Virginia students charged with excessive drinking. President Edwin A. Alderman defends students saying liquor use not greater than at similar colleges. Reverend Hepburn urges federal prohibition agents access to campus and fraternity houses to curb bootlegging. Governor Byrd will refer Hepburn’s letter to Alderman for reply.

Richmond University of Virinka Edwin A. Alderman David Hepburn Virginia Anti-Saloon League Vernor Byrd Virginia Alderman Hepburn Byrd University

Robber shoots self after bank holdup in Detroit

In Detroit, Joseph Bloom, 23, shot during a bank robbery at Peninsular State Bank by Patrolman Henry Van Wyck. Bloom later told police he shot himself in the head after realizing escape was impossible. The officer was lightly wounded. about $6 was recovered in the break-in.

Detroit Joseph Bloom Peninsular State Bank Fred W. Graham Henry M. van Wyck Bloor Nocke

National Reform Association Reviews West Virginia Efforts

Pittsburgh December 4 The National Reform Association closed its sixty fifth annual conference with Dr R M Martin, president, noting progress and expansion over the past year. He cited rebuilding and changes in methods as a year of experimentation and highlighted a Bible in schools campaign in Pennsylvania West Virginia and other states.

Pittsburgh National Reform Association RM. Marlin Martin Association Pennsylvania West Virginia

U S Consul's Home Threatened by Bombs

Rio Janeiro dispatch says Porto Alegre police search for a man who delivered three bombs to the home of Charles K. Nasmith U S consul. The man appeared Sunday night gave a package to a servant claiming it was a gift. Nasmith opened it to find three bombs.

Rio Janeiro Porto Algero Rio Grande Do Sul Charles K. Nasmith U. S. Counsul Nasmith

Blue Boy of Gains borough draws English society glare

The nickname Modern Blue Boy refers to the young Earl of Gains known to society circles for his striking likeness to the famous painting, drawing attention among English aristocrats and debutantes.

Little Earl of Gainsborough Isla

Omaha Negro Indicted for Hatchet Attacks

Jake Bird, an Omaha negro, indicted in Council Bluffs Iowa on two counts of assault with intent to murder. The charges involve hatcheting Harold Stribling, ex high school football star, and assault on Mrs. Stribling. Bird is tied to other Omaha slayings. each count carries up to 30 years.

Council Bluffs Towa Jake Bird Omaha Frank E. Northrop Harold Stribling Stribling

Ice Cream Manufacturers Meet Opens in Huntington

Huntington December 4. President J T Swager opened the West Virginia Three Cream Manufacturers Association convention with the training of plant employees as the keynote. C F Jamison, secretary treasurer, gave his annual report. Officers will be elected tomorrow.

Huntington J.T. Swager C.F. Jamizon

North Dakota Wins Grand Champion at Livestock Exposition

The International Livestock Exhibition awarded the grand champion Aberdeen-Angus to Hartley stock farm of Page North Dakota for Revolution of Page II a two year old bull. Hartley also took junior champion Aberdeen-Angus. Reserve grand champion went to Ames Plantation Pal. the reserve champion belongs to Ames Plantation Grand Junction Tennessee.

Chicago North Dakota Hartley Stock Farm Page Hartley Farm Ames Plantation Pal Ames Plantation Grand Junction Tenn

Indecent Show Closes as Police Arrest Producers

In Los Angeles at the Biltmore theatre the Shubert revue Gay-Par was shut by police for indecency. Manager Valentine Kennedy and associates Frank Gaby Stanley Rogers and Charlotte Terry were arrested on indecency charges.

Los Angeles Biltmore Valentine Kennedy Frank Gaby Stanley Rogers Charlotte Terry

White Ribbon Head Backs Tighter Prohibition Penalties

Washington report from December 4 notes Clarence True Wilson urging greater penalties for liquor violations and support for the Stalker bill to make violations felonies. Dests Pickett reports rising prohibition sentiment and bootlegging as a problem, with praise for prohibition commissioner J. M. Deran and calls to revise anti smuggling treaties with Canada. Wilson defends lawmakers and rebuts wet interests claims, insisting he has not seen intoxicated officials near the Capitol.

Washington Clarence True Wilson Board of Temperance, Prohibition Methodist Episcopal Cchurch Board of Managers Dests Pickett United States England Belgium France J. M. Deran Wilson Canada

Christmas Tree Industry in Vermont Faces Labor and Inspection Hurdles

The Christmas tree trade in Vermont relies on a small number of shippers who hire a skeleton staff and subcontract labor. Crews of four, led by a tyer and snaker, prepare bundles, which are kept fresh with evergreen boughs. Federal inspection at railroad stations adds about $1,000 per car load, affecting pricing. Police stopped a wedding party in Chicago when the best man was caught with beer.

Vermont Snaker Tyer Chicago

HELPING THE HOMEMAKER MENU AND DATES REPORT

The item lists Louise Bennett Weaver content including Oyster Cocktail recipe and Raisin Sauce, Pudding, Date Pudding, and School Lunch Menus. Mentions Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and Harry Guggenheim visiting Richmond on a planned hunting trip, with details of expected participants and travel by aviator plane.

Garrantelly Richmond Val Chas. A. Lindbergh Harry Guggenheim Guggenheim Foundation For the Promotion of Aeronautics Lindberg Gloverapragrae

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sentinel Hdritorial Department Hazel Atlas Odd Fellows Home Elkins Baltimore and Ohio Veterans Baltimore, and Ohio Veterans Association Ladies Auxiliary John L. Wittman M. J. Kinney Thomas M. Beall America P. Theo. Crickenberger J. Lee Evans A. R. Warden Br. R. Benetty Pheadore Patton Bunco Zadie Ridenour Thomas Beall Margi J Wittisun Frank Keane Womans Missionary Society The First Presbyterian Church Grafton Quota Club Eloise Shop Florence Poe Donohue Ulueville Osgood Queen Mary Queen Mary of England Bethnal Green Axminster B. F. Poe National Reform Asso West Va U.S Shirley May Summeril Ralph, Jr Ralph Summeril Marie Curtis Summerll Jake Bird Dakota Ee Ty Louise Bennett Weaver Auirrin’s Iery Lindy Hiller W. Main ST Caro Price Building Belington, W.va Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Hess
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