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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1930

Page

2

Social notes from Grafton echo Daughters of Democracy event

Coral Parrish Montgomery reports on society events in Grafton. Daughters of Democracy hosts talk by Elizabeth Howell of Keyser, club plans charity drive and farewells to Woodrow Wilson date. General Aid Society meets at HB Church. Junior Order to mark fifth anniversary at Wehn Building. WCTU plans December 9 meeting. Turkey dinner honors youths. Mor gantown Methodist orchestra performs a fine program at church services.

Ae Woon Cingre Dieece Elizabeth Howell Keyser Will Codrow Wilson Sehapter Woodrow Wilson General Aid General Aid Society of An- HB J. T. Carder Nobt Grahim OU. Alm Wehn A.C. Hugh 8 Weston M. P Morgantown Grafton Burl Batten Irene Carsons Alma Irvy Agnes Spencer Edmund Collins Wilbur Marley Edwin Camp Mr. Shanks Charles Camp Frank Haught Trumbone Jake Fizer William Camp Olive Vineyard

West Side Beauty Shop Offers December Permanent Wave

Mrs Leona Skaggs, spending months in Ges City, seeks appointments at West Side Beauty Shop, 202 Walnut Street. Special for December haond Permanent Wave priced at $8.00. Phone 281-1 for appointment, 226-48.

West Side Beauty Shop Walnut Street Leona Skaggs Ges

Lightnin' Remains At Roxey Theater In Second Week

The Fox Movie tone version of Lightnin' starring Will Rogers as the title character continues at the Roxey Theatre for a second week, starting today, keeping the popular attraction on screen for another run.

Victor Dew

Orchestra director Frann Haught leads talented Miss Vineyard recital

Frann Haught directs the orchestra with Miss Vineyard delivering a polished piano selection to acclaim. After services, church committee treated members to a chicken dinner at the Cath feterial Court. The orchestra plans a Graf ta return soon with a committee meeting noted for the Twentieth Century Women’s Club.

Frann Haught

Personal notices mention Christmas photographs and local visits

The column lists people calling on relatives in Grafton and Fairmont, plans for Christmas photographs, and several health and visit notes. Names include Mrs R D Shaffer, Miss Pauline Foley, J Wayne Powell, Mr and Mrs Glenn, Arthur Upton, Robert Glenn, Janmies Harper, Miss Mattie Juno, Lila and Grace Miller, L J Miller, and J W Penn with trips to Washington Hot Springs Richmond.

W. R. Loar & Son Q. D. Shaffer E. R. Glenn Fairmont Arthur Upton Arthur, Jr Charleston Robert Glenn Reloar’ & Son Janmies Harper Blueville Hot Springs Arkansas Mattie Juno Lila Grace Miller L. J. Miller Little Daughter Richmond Virginia J. W. Penn

Use of funds debate over federal relief programs

The report of the agriculture committee favors 30 million dollars for the purpose, while a minority report by Representative Aswell of Louisiana urges doubling that amount. A House appropriation's committee recommendation trims the President's emergency public works program from 150 million to 110 million. Meanwhile the House planned to take up the interior department appropriation bill as the second annual supply measure.

Agriculture Committee Representative Aswell Louisiana House Committee Interior Department

Dinner Music and News Headlines on WEAF Schedule

In Eastern Standard Time the 6:00 program hour features Dinner Music followed by Behind the Name at 6:30. The lineup includes Soprano at 6:24 and Air Scoops at 7:00 with World Today at 7:15 and Quéeriosities at 7:20.

WEAF World Today Mormon Choir Amos ‘H’ Andy the Jesters Phil Coole Roxy and His Gang Troubadours Victor Young Orchestra Rochester Civic Orch Empire Builders Amos ‘N Andy

Nancy Hanks Barbecue Inspires Local Book Project

A Graton high school project centers on the Nancy Hanks barbecue near Route 50. Students aim to write a book detailing interwoven historical and travel spots across West Virginia within a day’s drive of Graton. The work will document locations tied to Lincoln’s mother birthplace and related history for library preservation.

Lincoln Route Grafton High School Nancy Hanks Gratston High School West Va Graton Route 59 East Nancy Hanne Ruth Batton Batton Miss Batton Anna Jarvis Alto America Grafton Taylor Counyy School

Radio Listings Schedule Fragments Show Variety and Orchestras

Fragmentary schedule lists multiple stations including WSB WJZ WEAF WEAT WIZ and WSM Nashville with hours for 7:00 to 11:00 blocks featuring orchestras, studios, concerts, and programs. Highlights include Uncle Wilt, Studio Orchestra, Chets & Ing Rand, and Melodists alongside repeated “Same as” reference lines.

Central and Southern WLW Cincinnati WIZ WJZ WSB Atlanta Uncle Wilt WEAF Ing Rand WEAT WSM Nashville WBAF Maries

Ka Menus Dinner Menu and Sauces Section

A vintage dinner menu lists Sliced roast beef with mashed potatoes and asparagus, plus a mock hollandaise sauce recipe and Russian dressing. Also includes pumpkin meringue pie with unbaked shell, spices, eggs, milk, and butter, plus method for a meringue topping and notes on leftover buttered toast crumbs.

Flemishrominsham

West Virginia Rhodes scholars named from Hampton Roads area

West Point first classman W S Jones and Harvard Lehigh senior Dudley L Harley have been announced as West Virginia candidates for the Rhodes scholarship. In Middlebourne the state asks a new trial for Ray Pat Henry who is charged with a case pending.

Charleston W. S. Jones West Point Dudley L. Harley Harvard Lehigh West Virginia Middlebourne Ray Pat Henry

Nation eyes thaw with Soviets amid Stalin concerns

A terse assessment notes many countries might seek cooperation with the Soviet Union if Moscow abandoned Stalinist policies, signaling a broader willingness to engage despite ideological differences. The remark frames postwar diplomacy as contingent on political reform rather than mere strategic interests.

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