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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1933

Page

3

Luncheon and wedding notices in local society column

Mary Elizabeth Hollman hosted a Saturday luncheon at her Dewey avenue home with a bridge game honoring Alice Margaret Holt, Hood College student from Frederick Maryland. Announcement of Dorothy Bryan and John Courtney's November 18 wedding at Andrews M Church parsonage. Football squad party hosted by Misses Currey and Strcett at Mrs Daisy Silcott's Park View home with classmates and guests. Sweaters dominate seasonal fashion notes detailing styles and trends.

Mary Elizabeth Hollman Dewey Avenue With & Bridge Alice Margaret Holt Hood College Frederick A A. Holt Courtney Bryan Dorothy Bryan Alma Bryan Wilford Street John Courtney W. H. Courtney Main Street Samuel Charles Tones Andrews M Gertrude Cockrell J. B. White Winifred Currey Else Strcett Grafton Highchool Daisy O. Silvott Park View Silvott

Andrews Sunday School Board Meets in Church Parlor

Mrs Ona C Jefferys presided over a large Andrews Sunday School Board gathering in the church parlor on Monday evening. Ethel Custer chaired the Christmas pageant plans to be shown the Sunday before Christmas. A quiz conducted by Mrs Jefferys drew strong interest as Mr Clay Vose noted attendance and finances near balance. The meeting was described as among the snuggest in some time.

Ona C. Jefferys Andrews Sunday School Board Ethel Custer Jefferys Clay V

Sunday School Spirit Shines in Andrews Community

The passage notes the fine spirit that dominates Andrews Sunday School reflecting communal dedication and positive local engagement.

Andrews

Flesher Buys Into Local Ford Agency

Flesher, ex superintendent of the West Virginia Industrial School in Pruntytown, forms a partnership with B. B. Bryant of the Bryant garage on Beech Street and Taylor County Ford agent, effective December 1, to become active in the new enterprise. Bryant has built a large car and accessory trade across the territory.

HE. Flesher West Virginia Prumtytown B. B. Bryant Bryant Beech Street Taylor County Ford Automobiles

Mr Flesher Forms Business Connection in Taylor County

Mr Flesher brings business acumen and public experience as he forms a new partnership. A host of his friends anticipate a happy arrangement and celebrate his status as a citizen of Taylor County.

Flesher Mr. Flesha Taylor_county

Local man nets ten point buck in Pa hunt near Tionesta

Howard Burrell of the state road engineering department Maple avenue along with Dr E R Bucklew L M Hodges manager of the Grafton hotel and John W Brown division engineer of the Monongah division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad brought in a 250 pound ten point buck killed near Tionesta Forrest County Pa after a hunting expedition that began last Thursday Burrell was the only one in the party to shoot a big game animal.

Howard Burrell State Road Maple Avenue E. R. Bucklew L. M. Hodges Grafton Hotel John W. Brown Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Tionesta Forrest County Mr. Burrell

Oklahoma crude output falls in latest weekly report

Tulsa reports a 55361 barrel drop in US daily crude oil production last week per the Oil and Gas Journal. Oklahoma Governor William H Murray seeks to raise a 100000 dollar fund to aid college students.

Tulsa Okla Oklahoma United States Oil and Gas Journal William H. Murray

Ministers of City and County Hold Meeting

Taylor County Protestant Ministers Association met Monday morning in the parlor of Andrew Methodist church. Rev W R Eskew, president, led devotions and Rev F J Freye spoke on Protestant Evangelism. Mrs Lois R Luzader reported Thanksgiving offerings at 16 dollars. A county wide survey of Christian and educational forces was planned. The groups will meet again at Andrews next Monday.

Taylor County Associat Andrew Methodiat W. Ro Eskew F. J. Freye M. B. Stump First Baptist Church Lois R. Luzader Th Association Andrews

Former Local Man Luzadder Dies in Factory Fall

Lawrence Luzadder, 52, of Washington Pennsylvania, formerly of Knottsville, killed in a six foot ladder fall at the Tygart Valley Glass plant while placing a light in a socket. He leaves a wife Lulu Findly, eight children, two brothers Claude and Ernest, and three sisters. Funeral will be in Taylor County with Barnlett Undertaking Company.

Lawrence Luzadder Washington Tygart Valley Glass Luzadder Mr. Luzadder Columbus Rebecca Luzadder Knottsville Tygart Valley Glass Company Washington, Pa Beaumont Lulu Findly B. Findly Claude Luzadder Ernest Luzadder Lulu Knotts John McDaniel Stone House Louie Marquess Taylor County Barnlett

Revival meetings set January for Methodist churches in county

January will feature simultaneous revival meetings across Methodist churches led by Rev. M. B. Stump, Rev. Perry J. Null, Rev. F. B. Sampson, and others. The January meeting at St Pauls will discuss the county survey and form the Grafton Brotherhood. Attendees included Eskew, Luzader, Jones, and Carlson. committees were announced for Program, Temperance, Evangelism, Education, and Publicity.

M.B. Stump Perry J. Null F. 8. Sampson Knottsville E N. Carlson F. J. Frye St. Paul's Church Grafton W. R. Eskew Lois R C. S. Hawkins Lois R. Luzader F. J. Tufvander N. B. Stump B. E. Hines E.F. K. Roof L. H. Walker J. B.bowen Lois R. Lunader S. Charles Jones F. J. Turvander E. F

Sturdier Toys Fill Santa Claus Pack For All Ages

New York reports a robust Christmas toy season with durable gadgets for boys and practical dolls for girls. Electric tools, science kits, and mechanical sets promise lasting use, while larger items like toy trains and bikes attract buyers. Nurse dolls, doctor dolls, and movie star dolls populate the assortment, along with quiet options such as drawing sets and doll houses.

New York Santa

Shopping Reminders Create Toy Parade Joy

Shopping reminders for a Christmas project guide children to complete a toy animal parade. The notes outline steps, timing, and simple tasks to assemble the parade of toy animals as a festive activity.

Christmas Trip To Morgantown For Play

Mr and Mrs C T Morehead traveled to Morgantown last evening to attend the play Henrys Wedding that had recently been shown here. R B Berry of Fairmont was in the city as a business visitor today. Grace Loar of Oakland Ma visits her brother G W Loar here. Freta Baldwin and Anna Korte visited in Fairmont last evening. John Leonard a WVU student spent Thanksgiving with his parents in Charleston and with S M Leonard in this city on the way back to school.

C. T. Morehead Morgantown Henry R. B. Berry Fairmont Grace Loar Oakland Ma G. W. Loar Freta Baldwin Anna Korte John Leonard West Virginia University G. E. Leonard Charleston S. M. Leonard

Elks Pig Roast And Social At Local Lodge Tonight

The big Elks event features a pig roast at 8:30 PM in the lodge club rooms with toastmaster O E Wyckoff and Exalted Ruler John R Bradford announcing. Attendees from Clarksburg to Newburg expected, tickets available at the door, program includes local and visiting entertainment and a full banquet menu.

Elks O. E. Wyckoff John R. Bradford Joe Hussion Hussion Bill Wren Pat Lavelle Tom Moran John R. Shoemaker Fetterman S. J. Friedman Grafton Elks Lodge Brother Elks Clarksburg Fairmont Morgantown Philippi Tunnelton Rowlesburg Newburg Friedman Willie Clark Allie Cochran Metia Sinclair Pruntytown Elkins

Coffman man in jail after cutting and shooting incident

Charles Nixon, 89, of Coffman, in jail on possible charges after a knife slash and shotgun discharge left Arthur Johnson, 35, his son in law, critically wounded at Nixon’s home. Nixon claimed Johnson attacked him first. Johnson remained in critical condition at City hospital. Hospital staff say Johnson is resting fairly well. Police expect charges to be deferred until Johnson’s status improves. Also note: University of Tennessee Medical College students set a $50 pint blood donor price.

Charles Nixon Coffman Arthur Johnson Johnson Nixon University of Tennessee Medical College

Social Calendar G A R Ladies Meet In Hall

The G A R ladies will meet Thursday at 2 o'clock in Modern Woodman Hall. The D of A will hold its annual officer elections Thursday at 7 30 o'clock in Wehn Hall.

Woodman Hall D. of A Wehn Hall

Dinner For Three From Mrs. Alexander George

The Menu notes Escalloped Tuna and Celery with Baked Sweet Potatoes Bread Eitter Tomato Jelly Salad Peach Pudding Cream Coffee. Recipes cover Escalloped Tuna and Celery with butter flour milk tuna celery pimiento salt paprika parsley. Peach Pudding uses flour baking powder sugar salt fat milk. mix bake and serve. Peach Mixture with peaches sugar spices and dough topping bakes with a crust.

My Beauty Hint From An Wari Actress

Screen actress advises on lipstick care noting dry chapped lips ruin appearance. She keeps absorbent tissue to wipe away old rouge before applying a new coat to maintain smooth lips.

Wari

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