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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1930

Page

3

Social Notes From Pruntytown And Nearby Areas

Pruntytown and surrounding communities report a busy social calendar. Ladies Auxiliary to the Fore and Ohio Veterans meet at Woodman Hall on December 9 with a covered dish dinner and elections for both organizations. a Shinnaton Square Dance Club party at the Valley Roadhouse drew 250 guests. a turkey dinner at the Presbyterian Church was postponed until after Christmas. Various church groups meet for socials, meetings, and plans for fundraisers, with officers and hosts named including Mrs H Flesh er, Mrs Ada Larew, Mrs Mildred Kitts, Mrs George Batson, and Mrs Virginia Larew. California’s statistical department notes women in 12 percent of state automobile accidents.

Ohio Woodman Hall Clarkaburg Bridgeport Shinnaton Square Valley Im Roadhouse Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid Society of The Methodist Episcopal Church H. ©. Fesher Pruntytown Flesher Ada Larew Mildred Kitts Heatenses Virginia’ Larew Rhea Wiseman Kate Kenble Dean's Wolfe Grafton Pike

Secretly Married Nevada Governor’s Daughter Revealed

Mrs George Vargas formerly Phylis Balzar daughter of Governor and Mrs Fred Balzar of Nevada wed secretly in August 1928. The Reno announcement brings the union to light.

George Vargas Phylis Balzar Fred Balzar Nevada Reno

Do You Know Our Christmas Merchandise Display

Fragments advertise Christmas merchandise on display in store windows and cases. The message promises explanations of methods, satisfaction if purchased, and layaway until Christmas. It notes limited stock but suggests customers can find useful items and invites customers to let the shop show them.

Charge Woman Poisoned Well in Carrollton Case

In Saginaw Michigan a five year old woman and mother of sixteen, Catherine Krowczyk, is jailed for questioning over a grocer’s well poisoning. Police say poison mixture found in Lugiewicz family well matched 20 gallons per 1000, witnesses saw her near the site before discovery, though no one drank the water. The grocer had recently obtained a $37 court judgment against Joe Krowczyk, husband of the accused.

Saginaw, Mich Catherine Krowczyk John Lugiewicz Carrollton Leonard W. Schleich Lugiewicz Joe Krowiczyk

Elks Memorial Program Details At St Pauls Lutheran Scene

The Elks Memorial program continues with the St Pauls Lutheran choir and solo by Mrs John W Tucker. Jack Sitters orchestra will perform selections followed by ritualistic services and an oration by Hon H Arthur Heinze of Clarksburg Lodge 482 BPO Elks.

St. Paul's Lutheran Choir John W. Tucker Jack Sitter St. Pau's

West Side Beauty Shop Ad at 202 Walnut Street

Special for December at West Side Beauty Shop offers an Edmond permanent wave for $8.00. Mrs. Leona Skaggs, recently back from months in New York City, is now working for the shop. Phone 281-3 for appointment, 223-6.

West Side Walnut Street Edmond Permanent Wave Leona Skaggs New York City

French Touch In New Hat Victor Radio Ad

French Touch In New Hat Victor Radio features Ras Screen grid four circuits and claims the most remarkable game Victor ever offered. Prices listed include 112.50 less tubes, 152.50 for cro synchronous model, and 185.00 for the new Victor Radio R30 in deluxe dress with fewer tubes.

Victor Victor Radio

St Pauls Lutheran Choir Benediction Closing Selection

The St Pauls Lutheran choir presents benediction with Rev M J Hannon delivering the blessing and the closing selection performed by the orchestra.

St. Paul's Lutheran Choir M. J. Hannon

Robinson Challenges Budget Size in Drought Aid Debate

Robinson questioned the need for vast relief sums and pressed for details from executive agencies. He argued the loans should go only to farmers with adequate collateral, warning that limiting relief would defeat the bill. Chairman McNary backed $60 million in drought aid, expecting Senate passage next week.

Robinson Congress Senate

Gratton Knights of Pythias Elect Officers for Six Months

Gratton Knights of Pythias in regular session announced officers for the six month term. Chancelor commander J. Guy Allender, Vee commander Ira Lewis, prelate J. B. Kitmel, master of works L. A Hoffman, master of arms John Sayre, inner guard George Granneman, outer guard T. B. Campbell, trustee L. W. Sinsel keeper of records and seal.

Knights of Pythias of Gratton J. Guy Allender Ira Lewis J. B. Kitmel L. A Hoffman John Sayre Arma George Granneman T. B. Campbell L. W. Sinsel

Nash Clothes Factory Aids Needy in Cincinnati

The A Nash Company employed 100 unemployed Cincinnatians with four hours of work at 30 cents an hour. Welfare Director Kehler selected recipients, pay issued before Thanksgiving, ensuring meals for families. Workers performed varied tasks from button sorting to general labor, regardless of health. Local county agent P J Helmick of Gratton reported the effort as a model for others.

A. Nash Kehler Cincinnati Helmick Nash Con

Nash Company to Aid Unemployed in Cincinnati

P H Helmick announces that Nash direct selling agencies will provide returned clothes to deserving applicants in Cincinnati. Branch managers have been instructed to assist unemployment conditions by giving work and clothing to unemployed residents.

Nash Direct Sellin P. H. Helmick West Main Street

East Grafton P. T. A. Wages Own Campaign

East Grafton P. T. A. held a meeting in the school auditorium with large attendance. A December 19 contest divides members into Reds led by Mrs Pink Knotts and Blues led by Mr L Boston of East Beaumont Street. The losing side will host a dinner for winners. Plans include Santa Claus visit and a Christmas tree, with a fashion Christings program. The next regular meeting shifts to Friday December 19 and a January meeting will be on the second Tuesday.

Foreign Missionary Society of Andrews M. E. Church B. W. Perine W. A. Beavers Mya Grace Wolfe W. C. Barnes Perine Lour Foreman Jefferys Parent-Teachers Association of East’ Grafton Pink Knotts Reds L. ¥. Boston East Beaumont Street Blueside Apnt Santa Claus

Rogers to Sponsor $62 Million Veterans Hospital Beds Plan

Edith Nourse Rogers a Massachusetts Republican announced a plan to sponsor a $62,000,000 hospitalization program to add 18,200 beds for war veterans.

Avan Prana Edith Nourse Rogers Republican Massachusetts

Grafton High Girls Show Higher Attendance than Boys

The Grafton high school reports for the second six weeks that girls posted a 96.18 percent attendance versus 95.57 percent for boys. Boys also accumulated more tardies, 39 to 28 for girls, with unspecified reasons linked to late nights and awakening difficulty.

Grafton School Schoo Gratton High School

Dimes and Thanksgiving Sentiment From Rockefeller

Jonn D Rockefeller nearing 92 arrives at his winter home in Ormond Beach Florida sharing famous dimes and his gratitude in poetic form as he distributes his goodwill to the world.

Veal Roll Dinner with Mushroom Gravy and Desserts

A vintage dinner menu item describes veal roll with mushroom gravy and mashed potatoes, includes sprinkles of bread crumbs, celery, parsley, onion, and paprika. It guides stuffing, tying with cord, basting in fat, baking for an hour, and serving with dressing and parsley garnish. Dessert ideas include pineapple, lemon glaze, candied citrus peels, and ginger cookies.

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Palace Studio offers 12 fold 4x8 portrait for $5.50

Classified note advertises a portrait service at Palace Studio detailing 12 fold 4x8 prints for five dollars and fifty cents. It mentions a contact at Street case, street address implied, and a phone number 277 for inquiries.

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