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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1933

Page

3

Falor-McDonald Announcement Sets Local Wedding Tone

A society note from Coral Parrish details the forthcoming marriage of Mies Hutte McDonald, daughter of Mrs. B. P Geus, to Pantias I Bab, son of Mr. and Shin Falor. The couple, with both families prominent, will wed at the bride’s home after preparations at West Virginia University and Martinsburg, with attendees including Mrs. Hayy Friedman and Mrs. William A. Beaty.

Falor-McDonald Mies Hutte McDonald B. P Geus Pantias I Baby Shin Falor Lne Wilde UN West Virgina University Aca Martinsburs Plentnetsts Tantic & Pacific Yea Company Hayy Faedman Weeman’s Club Maple William A. Beaty

Woman's Club Social Calendar December Meeting

The Woman's Club meets Monday at 8 o'clock with a solo program at 9 15 by Mise Harper home demonstrator for West Penn Public Service. She will lecture and demonstrate a Christmas halber system and other useful holiday items. An admission fee is charged. Tuesday the B and O Veterans Auxiliary holds a joint meeting at 7 p.m. at Made Woodman Mall. Officers will be elected at 8 o'clock. attendees will join Elks Club for a B and O meeting. Veterans and users are urged to attend.

Woman's Club Mise Harper Aongahela West Penn Public Se Company B. & O. Veterans 1 Woodman Mall Elks Club Tadios

Miss Ruby Wolf in Fellowsville Shopping Visit

Miss Ruby Wolf of Fellowsville visited the city for a shopping outing amid winter conditions. Her trip drew attention as residents noted her stylish attire and presence in local stores.

Ruby Wolf Fellowsville

Tygart Valley Credit Association Meeting Report

At a recent meeting in the National Bank building the Tygart Valley Credit Association discussed a January membership dinner and ongoing service expansion. Secretary notes growing use of reports on file, with more reports amended in October and November. about 40,000 valley residents are in the association’s data. President is C. A. Keefer. the group has existed several years and reorg occurred last September.

Tygart Valley Credit Association Vista National Bank Uitlwang Tse C. A. Keefer Lasst Sepember

Farmhouse Burglaries Hit Lucretia Area Twice

The unoccupied OLN Rosier residence on Knottsville Road near Lucretia was burglarized twice in three weeks. Stolen were farm provisions, tools, shotgun shells, and several bushels of apples. Chickens linked to a tree roost were also taken. investigations suggest the same culprits in both break ins.

Oln. Rosier Knottsville Lucretia Varub Uihielaries

Count Yamamoto Dies Twice Premier and Naval Hero

Admiral Yamamoto, 81, a two time Prime Minister of Japan and naval hero of the Sino Japanese War, died after a long illness. Born October 1052, he served in campaigns against Formosa early in his career and captained HMS Aukao and Tachino before leading Navy affairs. He held key positions including minister of the navy under Yamarato Ito and Katsura, then became supreme war councilor.

Yamaoto Tokyo Deo Gombei Yamamoto Japan Admiral Yamamoto Naval Academy Formosa H. M. S. Aukao HM. S.tachino Bureau of Naval Affairs Navy Department Yamarato Ito Katsura

Thespians Delight Audience With Farce At High School

National Thespians at the high school auditorium presented A Lucky Break a three act farce under Miss Grace Lear. Cast members including Wilfred Curry Betty Bord Tra Stone Morton Rosenshine Esther Beall Mrs Beall and Helen Kincaid impressed a full audience with natural performance. The high school orchestra provided music enhancing the evening.

Thespians Grace Lear Enfe Wilfred Curry Betty Bord Esther Beall Mrs Beall Helen Kincaid

Hospital Notes On Coffman Visit And Gunshot Incident

Sidney Johnson of Coffman visited his son Arthur Johnson a City hospital patient said to have gunshot wounds inflicted by Coffman resident Charles Nixon at Nixon's home last Saturday evening. Mr. Johnson reports improvement though hospital staff say his son's condition remains unchanged. Harry Williamson of Francis Street continues to improve at City hospital and is nearing full recovery.

Sidney Johnson Coffman Arthur Johnson City Hospital Charles Nixon Johnson Harry Williamson Francis Street Ciy

Federal Road Sought In West Virginia Route Plan

A group including Randolph and Wo urged the Bureau of Public Roads to develop state route 72 into a new national highway to run as a north south artery through West Virginia. They said the bureau viewed the idea favorably and proposed using the existing route 77 with a 20 mile stretch in Praston and Tucker counties.

Whitesids Parsons Charles Harvey P. R. Hinkle Henry Tranter Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce Thomas W. Skuce Forester Praston Tucker W. Ne Behler State Works Admin Pwdlcy Roads Bureau

Slender waists gain accents in season's chic frocks

Paris fashion notes describe belts shaping the new frocks. Designers vary models with wide or slim belts, including velvet girdles, silver links, and leather trims. Lanvin showcases rhinestone buttons at the waist. Molyneux uses velvet belts matching hats. Maggy Rouff favors bright contrasting belts. Augustabernard features scalloped three inch wide leather belts to finish dark winter frocks.

Rita Ferris Associated Press Paris Lanvin Molyneux Maggy Rouff Augustabernard

Flemington High Honor Roll Listed By Grades

Principal L W Talbott announces Flemington High School honor roll with students across grades seven to eleven earning average B or better. Names include Elisha Epperson, Cla Belle Haney, Clay Lantz, Ruth Blake, Naomi Bowen, Susanna Maruti, Charles Greathouse, and Alfred among others.

L. W. Talbott Ie Hemington High School Pup Elisha Epperson Cla Belle Haney Clay Lantz Filly Newhouse Dominick Olivera Rose Oliveto Henry Simon Bilian Stout Ethelyn Womack Je Ie Gerard Daniel Benda Nelson Davis Arma Petroff Iva Marks Gerhard Steppke Paul Putzek Steven Reppert Ruth Blake Ruth Burton Nadine Fruch Wayne Garlan John Stout Louise Snyder Anna Brown Jack Powell Glenn Naema Bowen Susanna Maruti Charles Greathouse Alfrad

Reppert Twelfth Grade Honors List Names

Magda Lena Wenter Anna Benda Lloyd Stout Maxine Synder Geraldine Sherwood Virginia Phelps appear on the Reppert twelfth grade honors list highlighting scholastic achievement for the period.

Reppert Magdalena Wenter Anna Benda Lloyd Stout Maxine Synder Geraldine Sherwood Virginia Phelps

Blood tests test 240 inmates at Pruntytown school

State Health Officer Dr Stout and Dr A Mrice of the state health department report TB detected in 12 of 240 inmates at the industrial school in Prunntown after laboratory tests. The 12 have been moved to Hopemont Sanatorium for X rays and further study of the cases.

R. D Stout A Mrice State Health Department Charleston Pruntytown Stout Hopemont

Broadway Stars Return to Stage In A-List Rebound

Hollywood actors abandon cinema lures returning to Broadway with Miriam Hopkins replacing Pallulah Bankhead in Jezebel and Katharine Hepburn taking a westward step. Elissa Landi, Alfred Lunt, Ina Claire, and John Van Druten cast alongside Miriam Hopkins showcase top salaries and star power as stage culture regains traction.

Noel Thornton New York Hollywood Cinema St Alfred Lunt Ina Claire Miriam Hopkins Miss Hopkins Pallulah Bankhead Broadway Corinne Griffith Alexander Kirkland Center Helen Hayes

The Menu and The Recipes Of The Daw

A food feature by Mrs. Alexander George presents a menu with Tomato Juice Salted Wafers Ripe Olives Veal Birds Mashed Potatoes Brussel Sprouts Rolls with currant jelly Fruit Salad Cheeses and Butterscotch Pecan Pie. It includes instructions for Fruit Salad dressing and a double boiler pie filling with pecans and meringue plus a Tomato Juice Cocktail recipe with tomato juice salt paprika cloves celery and onion salts and orange juice.

Social Roundup of Fairmont Notables and Visitors

Fairmont residents and visitors noted in a Thursday roundup include E. E. Lowther and Albert Waters on business, R. F. C. Kester of Bridgeport, Letitia Trickett and two daughters from Independence, and Mrs. W. N. Malone improving after surgery at St. Mary's hospital. Others spending weekends or shopping include Mrs. A. H. Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Douty and baby of Cumberland, Md., Henry Harter, Mrs. James Stafford, Mrs. Charles Corbin, Rev. Donald Beatty of Pittsburgh, Rev. F. G. Radabaugh, Leslie Allen of Astor, Isaac Hart of Harmony Grove, and Martin Kester of Meadland.

E. E. Lowther Albert Waters Fairmont R. F. C. Kester Bridgeport Letitia Trickett Independence W. N. Malone

Senate Fixes Fay For Its Attaches

Charleston December 9 The senate approved a resolution setting daily pay for 40 attaches at reduced rates from earlier sessions and cutting expenses by 8 dollars daily. Stenographic staff salaries range from 6 to 8 dollars, with clerks 6 to 8 dollars, sergeant at arms and doorkeeper 9 dollars, printing supervisor 9 dollars, and senate clerk 18 dollars. Attaches had previously faced 20 percent cuts this year and about 10 percent in the first extraordinary session.

Charleston Senate

Saturday Evening Radio Schedule Highlights

Radio listings across KDKA WCAE and WJAS present a dense lineup from 6:15 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. including news, sports, concerts, talks, and comedian acts. Notable acts feature Xavier Cugat, Mildred Bailey, Phil Gould, Seymour Simon’s Orchestra, and Frank Willams, with weather updates and signoffs through midnight.

KDKA WCAE Xavier Cugat WJAS Mildred Bailey Mary Small Ernie Holst Frederic Williami Jeanne Claskey Tito Detroit al Flore Gus Ray George Soule New Republic Mary van Kleeck The Russell Sage Foundation Ed Harvey Wsass Elmer Everett Wsas Springer Fort Seymour Simon Dorothy Page Jabboree Don McNeill M. c Harold Stokes Pennsylvania Police B. A. Rolfe Lew White Robert H. V. Kaltenborn White House George Jessel Vera van Freddie Rich Hollywood Eddie Peyton Far North Ned ‘Tollinger Merédith Willson Doric Mary Wood Tommy Harris Cynthia Mary Geiger DKA Jack Bruce WJZ Wcae WEAF Columbia Chain

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