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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1940
Page
3
Secretary Perkins told the opening of the labor conference that defense needs do not warrant a repeal or weakening of wage and hour provisions. She cited concerns about Walsh Healey act impact on government purchases and stressed health and living standards as essential to national defense.
try outs for The Lemonade Stand operetta will be completed this evening with announcement in days. It features girls and boys selling lemonade to earn money for a playground swing. ages 15 and under eligible for Children's theater. rehearsals 4 to 5 pm at Lawson Social Center.
Mrs. Nelle J. Price of Morgantown inspected Flemington Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. The meeting included the initiation of Lillian Mae Stout and a social hour with refreshments, followed by attendance from numerous members and guests across Morgantown, Rosemont, Bridgeport and beyond.
Paul William Ridenour of Washington married Velma Posenberry of Pueblo at Emory Methodist Church in Washington. Rev G Ellis Williams officiated as friends attended. reception at S R Freeman home. Groom a Sanitary Sires employee. bride a government worker. couple to reside in Washington.
Delegates of the fourth district of American Business clubs elected Robert W. Lawson of Charleston as district governor. They named Louisville Kentucky as the 1941 convention city.
A sequence of brief December events is listed from St Augustine schools and local churches. Activities include plays at St Augustine school auditorium, B and O Veterans and Clara Fawyer Auxiliary meetings at VFW hall, Naomi Bible classes, Fisher class at St Johns Methodist, Book Review by Grafton Women's Club, Jr O U A M planning, Kings Daughters Bible class, Ladies Auxiliary Christmas party, Missionary society luncheon, Alumnae Home Economics club, and Quota club Christmas party, with dates December 9 through 16 and various times.
The marriage of Miss Viola Taylor, home economics teacher at Tunnelton High School, to Thomas Patrick Keener of Tunnelton was solemnized August 4 in Winchester Virginia at Old Opequon Presbyterian Church. Rev E Summers McGavock officiated. The bride wore a navy blue gown with red accessories and red rosebud flowers. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs M Harold Taylor of Masontown and a graduate of Masontown High School and West Virginia University. She belonged to Alpha Delta Pi and Kappa Phi and Pai Upsilon Omicron. She has taught at Tunnelton High for two years.
Instructional note promotes a filet crochet chair set to decorate and protect chairs. States it uses mercerized string, includes charts, directions, materials, and illustrations. To obtain pattern, send payment to The Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. 259 14th Street New York NY with name address and pattern number.
A description of the Bath Coup used in bridge and whist games. It explains letting the leader win the first trick to force the lead into tenace and gain extra tricks. The article illustrates with deal examples and poses a problem about choosing the best game contract for North.
Mr. Keener, a Tunnelton High School graduate, is enrolled in a special course at West Virginia University. Upon completion, he plans to take employment in Baltimore Maryland.
Patty Sue Barker, president of the Junior society of the First Presbyterian church, hosted a Friday night gathering at her parents home on Pearl street. Devotions engaged the children, a business session planned a Christmas party at Nancy Smith’s home, and Rev. F. J. Tufvander presented The Missionary Bicycle. Dessert followed with games and a list of present members including Nancy Smith and Janice Hansen.
The December meeting of the Ladies Aid society of Thornton Methodist church was hosted by Mrs. Margaret Hedrick. President Mrs. Charles F. Thomas opened with devotions, a brief business session followed, and the evening was social with gift exchanges and Yuletide refreshments. Present were Mrs. Charles Thomas, Mrs. Nora Powell, Mrs. Clayton Elsey, Mrs. William Butcher, Mrs. Hang Bloom, Mrs. Roy Hargett, Mrs. Lonnie Poling, Mrs. Fred Hargett, Mrs. Robert Travis, Mrs. Nora Travis, Mrs. William Tucker, and Mrs. C. A. Painter.
The Gay Forties club met for dinner at the Crystal restaurant at six o'clock Friday evening. Members discussed several business matters and then proceeded as a group to Grafton High School to attend The Skull, a play presented by the National Thespians.
Betty Carroll was surprised Friday night by friends at her Addison Street home celebrating her birthday. The gathering followed a movie outing with games, music, and a large white cake with candles. Guests included Anna McDaniel, Betty Keefover, Marguerite McDaniel, Treva Withers, Thomas Radabaugh, and many others, joined by Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Carroll and Mrs. J. A. Carroll.
Justice and Mrs Hoye G White visited in Westernport Maryland yesterday where their daughter Mrs Chester G Steyer is confined in a hospital. Miss Viola Nixon an aunt who had lived with the Scranages for 14 years was omitted from the survivors list of the late John A Scranage. Shirley Ann Ridenour born December 7 at 6 10 in Wilford Street to Mr and Mrs Roy Ridenour former Miss Mildred Taylor. Joseph R Goff promoted from Private First Class to Corporal in the US Army transferred to Fort Jay New York City. Enlisted March 6 1939. Hospital notes Mrs Robert Bolyard and infant discharged from City hospital. William Newman went home Sunday. Carolyn Lucas underwent major operation. Mary Courtney returned home after seven months in Washington DC.
The NLRB delayed a hearing on unfair labor practices involving Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock of Chester Pa for one week and possible six month extensions. President John G Pew requested the postponement to ensure the yard can support national defense work while pending negotiations and a prior CIO union loss in 1937.
A rumor or comic warning has Junior imagining Santa Claus flying over Europe from the North Pole. He worries the muzzle of a giant anti aircraft gun could be mistaken for a chimney, implying a perilous misunderstanding during Santa’s route.
Charleston dispatch reports Secretary T. W. Arbogast of the Conservation commission says the 1940 three day deer season statewide will exceed 1,200 with 288 killed in Preston County and totals likely to rise beyond 300. Earlier figures include Hardy 48 and 58 in 1939, Grant 93 and 63, Mineral 20 and 17, Morgan 12 and 6. final counts await residents’ filings within ten days after season end.
Governor-elect M. M. Neely told West Virginia Justices of the Peace at a dinner he would oppose any legislation likely to lessen the.
The magistrates formed an afternoon committee to study proposed changes in the magisterial system and prepare recommendations for the 1941 legislature, with the speaker promising full cooperation for any proposal improving the current minor judiciary.
Logan, Dec. 9. Roosevelt Martin, 28, of Shamrock, died from pistol wounds after a gambling altercation seven miles from Logan at Phico. State Trooper R. D. Norman said Harry Hicks, 40, is jailed in Logan on a murder charge. Martin was to testify before the grand jury in a separate homicide case.
Eight year old Glenn Workman son of Mr and Mrs Bryan Workman of Puritan Mines died after being struck by an automobile while playing tag along the highway State Trooper Elmer Cubine said a manslaughter charge was lodged against Howard Justice who was released on bond
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