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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1936

Page

3

Cabinet Meeting and Social at Epworth League Event

The Blueville Epworth League cabinet held its regular monthly meeting on December 3 at the home of Miss Myrtle Weaver. Rev Ward Harvey led devotionals followed by a brief program and a business session. A social hour with hot dogs was hosted by Mildred Rogers et al. and guest Miss Nellie Murray.

Blueville Epworth League Myrtle Weaver Ward Harvey Mildred Rogers Freda Lucas Mary Mae Newcome Ruth Withers Rosemary

December social events calendar and meetings

December activities include the Woman's Benefit Association meeting at Red Men's hall 7 30 p m with December 8 Lindy dug at Mrs Lawson Delaney in Blueville. The Ladies Auxiliary of the A R H lodge meets at K of C hall 8 o clock with all members present. The International Relations class of the Woman's club gathers at Mrs J P Luke 26 Yates avenue 7 30 led by Mrs EM Tomlinson on Educating for Peace. The sister class of the M P church meets at Mrs Robert Knotts Jr route 50 7 30 with Fishers asked to bring a ten cent article for the grab bag.

Woman's Benefit, Association Red Mens Lindy Dug Lawson Delaney Blueville A. ©. H. Lodge K. of c. Hall Alease Woman's Club J.P. Luke Yates Avenue EM. Tomlinjson M. P. Church Robert Knotts, Jr

Birthday Party Honors Thirteenth Birthday at Warder Avenue

Miss Glenny Belieu hosted a large birthday party at her Warder avenue home celebrating her thirteenth birthday. Guests enjoyed music dancing games and contests with prizes for winners. Refreshments were served in the decorated dining room amid holiday decor.

Glenny Belie Uires Muraver Warder Avenue Mary Catherine Ewers Betty Lee Bailey Janie Ridenour Elizabeth Newham Helen Louise Shomo Betty Jean Gordon Winifred Brestle Mary Bresg Betty Janie Mary Louise Ridenour Virginia Mae Stine Virginia Mae Slack Freda Fisher Gwendolyn Proudfoot Virginia Smith Geraldine Smith Mary Virginia Dixon Louise Demos Leona Saffel Wilma Jean Cassidy Betty Jean Bailey Shirley Sturm Julia Kyte Mary Frances O'Dell Clara Louise Haynes Jo Ann Bartlett Natalie Pembroke Marian Taylor Edna Thibodeau Rondlyn Menear Marc Dowdon Jo Ann Welch Vesta Jean Ford Dorothy Louise Glenn Mary Jean Margaret Grinnan Roberta Kendricks Hugh Hefner Mudred Hefner Ronald Linn M. Squires Gloria Belle Lavely

Auto Thief Jailed in Elkins Case

Circus Judge John F. Brown sentenced Charles L. Arbogast, 23, to two years imprisonment after pleading guilty to auto theft in Elkins. The Dec 5 ruling voids any further appeal.

Elkins John F. Brown Charles L. Arbogast

Philippi Mills To Keep Busy For Three Months

Philippi Woolen Mills Inc plans steady operation for three months with orders covering entire output. The plant, now employing over seventy people on two shifts, has operated continually since its reopening under T L Burner about four months ago after a closure in 1929.

Philippi Philippi Woolen Mills, Inc T. L. Burner

Police halt Sargas duel in Budapest clash over honor

In Budapest police interrupted the third of nine scheduled duels by Dr Franz Sar, who claimed defense of his wife and unborn child. The spectacled doctor declared the meddlesomeness must end as officers stormed in during the duel.

Sarya

Duel at fencing academy ends with gash and arrests

A man named Sarga fought Elmer Losonczy in a fencing academy dueling scene. Sarga carved a three and a half inch gash before police intervened. Sarga, unscathed, promised more duels out of town and said he would borrow money to hire cars.

Elmer Losonczy Sarga Losonczy Sarca

King Edward Cancels Present Engagements

London December 5 official Buckingham Palace statement says all of the King's official engagements have been cancelled for the present. The note is read as King Edward seeking freedom to handle the constitutional crisis surrounding his relationship with Mrs Wallis Simpson.

London Buclingham Palace Wallis Simpson Takien Edward

GOP Leader Leander Ellis Dies in Williamson

Leander Ellis, 80, a pioneer in developing the Gilett area of Mingo county and a GOP influential figure, died in Williamson.

Williamson Leander Ellis Gilett Mingo County

Local Social Notes Include Illnesses and Visits

Mrs. Richard McDade has been very ill at her Maple Avenue home for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Morgan and daughter Jerry of Fairmont visited in Grafton last night. Lt. John Kunst, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kunst, is visiting parents this week after leading a CCC camp in Kentucky. Mrs. Howard Pugh of Parkview had an appendicitis operation at Grafton City Hospital last night. Mrs. Anne Heflin of Heflin Style Shop remains in hospital for medical observation. Mrs. Walter Patton of West Walnut underwent a minor operation in hospital today.

Richard McDade Maple Avenue Clark Morgan Jerry Fairmont Grafton John Kunst Fred Kunst City CCC Perry County Kentucky Howard Pugh Parkview Grafton City Hospital Anne Heflin Heflin Walter Patton West Walnut

Birth of Five Pound Baby Girl in Grafton City Hospital

Mr and Mrs Chester Graham of Maple Avenue announce the birth of a five pound baby girl at Grafton City Hospital last night. The father is employed by G T Bartlett. The child has not yet been named.

Chester Graham Maple Avenue Grafton City Hospital G. T. Bartlett

Club Man Dies Princeton Leader J W McNutt

J W McNutt business executive and civic lender died in Princeton. He headed the Princeton Merchants' association and was active in service club circles. In his career he served as a leader in local commerce and civic groups.

Princeton J. W. McNutt Princeton Merchants’ Association

Sitting on the Moon at Opera House Delights Beery Fans

A lively Republic musical romance sits on the Moon with Grace Bradley and Roger Pryor as the stars. Four new Sammy Stept songs showcase the musical numbers while Julian Field chides film staff in lighthearted fashion. The piece echoes Min and Bill and The Champ with Eric Linden and Cecilia Parker in a youthful romance, and Wallace Beery’s Old Hutch heads to the Strand Theatre for Sunday shows.

Hollywood Grace Bradley Roger Pryor Republic Julian Field Sammy Stept Syd Mitchell Stept Trish Eyes Min Bill Eric Linden Cecilia Parker Motion Picture Herald M. G. M. Studios Old Hutch Wallace Beery Strand ‘Theatre

Strand Theatre Presents New MGM Hit Old Hutch

Strand Theatre starts Sunday matinee with a new MGM film Old Hutch billed as a heart warming entertainment. Critics called it an entertaining joy ride with infectious comedy and a strong love story featuring Eric Linden and Cecilia Parker. Daily Variety praised its broad appeal and humor.

Min Bill Hollywood Eric Linden Cecilia Parker Daily Variety

Anthony Adverse heads to Oxie theatre on Sunday

Warner Bros brings Anthony Adverse to Oxie theatre for a local premiere. Fredric March stars with Olivia de Havilland in a sweeping epic filmed over two years, using 131 sets across five countries. The production features two operas, a vast cast of 98 principals and thousands of extras, and a grand, globe-spanning story from France to Italy, Havana, Africa, and Napoleon-era Europe.

Hervey Allen Anthony Adverse Bush Oxie Theatre Fredric March Olivia de Havilland Warner Bros France Leghorn Italy Havana Cuba Africa Napoleon Bonaparte Aldo Franchetti Chicago Opera Company L'Orfeu Theatre de la Opera Paris Wimpole Street Tyas Miss de Havilland Captain Blood

Sixteen Hurt in County In November Car Wrecks

Auto accidents in the county during November caused 16 injuries. Corporal L W Emrick reported ten accidents with property damage under $1,000. Five persons were arrested, three convicted, and two held for grand jury action.

No 1 L. W. Emrick State Post Detachment

Campaign cost reported by Harrison County Republican group

The Harrison County Republican executive committee reported to County Clerk Charles L. Furbee that the November campaign cost totaled 5671.50 dollars. The article then shifts to a historical vignette about Peggy Timberlake and her social clashes with Cabinet wives during Jackson’s era, highlighting her marriages and the ensuing social tensions.

Clarksburg Harrison County Republican ‘Executive Committee Charles L. Furbee

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