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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
3
Society editor Coral Parrish Montgomery reports on local events and social happenings with brief notices and highlights. Phone inquiries directed to 580.
Mrs C S Ebert and Mrs Reger co hosted the Grafton Quota Club event at the Reger home on Ona Street with a 6 oclock dinner and music. A business session led by club president Mrs F H Wilkinson planned Christmas charity events and a Moose home dance, followed by a bridge party and prizes.
The National Thespians present A Lucky Break by Grace Loar with eighteen cast members at the lip school auditorium on December 8 at 8 15. The cast includes Martha Mullet Margaret Robinson Nora Mullet Esther Beall Elmine Ludine Smith Wilfred Curry Benny Ketehem Morton Rosenshine Abner Ketehem Junior Fawcett Mrs Barrett Virginia McDaniel Carolyn Rendle Rommy Lansing Harold Knight John Bruce Tra Stine Charles Martin.
A fragmented account lists manager Ralph Keefover and a large ensemble including Betty Bard Charles Mahattey Bella MacWatt and Helen Kin caid with guests and boarders named among stage staff and helpers. The piece notes alleged vandalism by a youth named Clingan who shattered a door glass when returning home late.
Miss Marie Smith, known for Henry's Wedding in this city, visits before Christmas after presenting the play in Morgantown. Waitman T. Brown departs for Charleston for Owens-Illinois Glass Co employment. Mrs. John Scranage visits from Pruntytown. Mrs. W. E. Freeman visits her mother and sister in town. Kinney family returns from Terra Haute. Darick Hedrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hedrick, returns from Fairmont after surgery. Mrs. Ray Reed discharged after a tonsil operation. Mrs. C. C. Richman and son Robert learn of a death in Parkersburg.
Arthur Johnson of Clarksburg remains in serious condition from gunshot wounds reportedly inflicted by his father in law Charles Nixon after an argument at Nixon’s Coffman home Saturday evening Nixon is held in jail awaiting outcome no charges filed yet Mrs Sanford Lockard of Simpson was treated and released after suffering a badly cut neck from a windshield crash at Beech and Pearl streets Police report Harry H Williamson on East Washington street recovered from a brain concussion after a fall in a dark stairway and is improving at City hospital
The Ladies Aid Society of St Pauls Lutheran Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church lecture room. Election of officers for the coming year will be held. Refreshments will be served. Mrs C E Bayson, chairman. Members are urged to be present.
Robert Clingan of Ringley alley faced Mayor Charles Kinnt this morning on a charge of disorderly conduct at his home late last night. He drew a fine of 10 dollars and was remanded to jail.
The latest fashion note streams a repeal era style with a teardrop decolletage. The frock features black crepe appliqued with fuchsia satin, illustrating current wearable trends.
A fashion note describes a navy blue corduroy bifurcated skirt with an adjustable waist and a vivid rabbit hair cap scarf and gloves. It highlights color contrast in winter wear and pairs a bright pull over sweater with a striped cap. Also included are scrambled recipe lines for codfish butt bread and dressings.
The First Baptist church voted unanimously last night to appoint Rev. Millard Stump as pastor after a period without a pastor. Stump, 26, an Alderson-Broaddus College student minister, has led revival meetings and previously served as supply pastor. He was licensed two years ago and ordained in May. He has roots in Parkersburg and Pittsburgh baseball experience as a catcher. He now pastors three Baptist congregations.
Rev Stump said in an interview he intends to accept the Baptist church call here and begin duties after relieving his other pastorates. He urged full cooperation to further the work of the Master. Dr Dunlop of Alderson Broaddus will preach at both services Sunday.
The advertisement claims Buckley’s Mixture cures bad coughs and lingering bronchitis quickly, acts fast, contains no dope, and promises satisfaction with a 45 cent bottle available at local drug stores in Grafton and surrounding areas.
The note outlines personal makeup habits of a dark complexioned actress. She prefers blue egg shadow and mascara to create contrast with her dark brown eyes, uses Carmine lipstick for vivid lips, and avoids daytime face powder, ensuring bold lips remain the focal point.
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