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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1937

Page

3

Home for Holidays with Davies Arrives in New York

U S ambassador to Soviet Russia Joseph E Davies visits New York for holiday time in the United States. Davies wife, once Mrs Edward F Hutton, is noted as among the world’s wealthiest women and Davies is valued by Soviet leaders for his interest in their power and industry. Patrons and patronesses listed include Dr and Mrs D C Peck and many local couples. At the K K Klub meeting Miss Virginia Cosner hosts a social night with prizes to Miss Dorothy Sisler and Miss Naomi Knotts and refreshments for guests including Miss Mildred Hefner and Miss Nevah Sturm. The next meeting will be with Miss Marion Gough.

Joseph E. Davies U.S New York United States Davies Edward F. Hutton K. K. Klub Virginia Cosner West Washington Street Dorothy Sisler Naomi Knotts Cosner Mildred Hefner Nevah Sturm Knotts Sisler Marion Gough Meriam Robison Maxine Sisler Gladys McDaniel Maxine Robison Sarah Frances Sturm Orvetta Sears Wilma Greenwald West Washington Street

TVA develops new product in fertilizer breakthrough

TVA Knoxville reports creation of calcium metaphosphate a concentrated fertilizer with 60 to 65 percent available plant food far higher than standard superphosphate It is produced from rock phosphate silica and coke in an electric furnace Aimed at lower shipping costs and larger field application potential says Dr H A Morgan TVA vice chairman and agricultural leader in the south

Knoxville Tenn Tennessee Valley Authority H. A. Morgan TVA South Yale Morgan

Engagements and Weddings in Charlottesville Area

Ree and Mrs. J Gallan Brooks announce the engagement of Pur dice Harry Cartington Fleming of New York to Jay Fleming of Charlottesville son of Pur dice Fleming and a Lane High School graduate. Fleming studied at West Virginia University and the University of Virginia Medical School and is interning in New York City. He belongs to Beta Theta Pi Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Chi. Alpha Omega affiliated for highest medical honors. The wedding is planned for early June. Weaver Brown Marriage in Oakland and Morgantown. Martha Louise Brown of Charlottesville marries Gilbert Raymond Weaver of Morgantown at Oakland Md with family present and notes on attire. Mr Weaver, an assistant foreman at Summit Lumber, Morgantown, and Miss Brown, a Newburg High School graduate, will reside in Morgantown after the ceremony. Surprise birthday for Betty Lee Poe. Mr and Mrs Allen Poe hosted in West Street Charles Street home, with guests and gifts. Betty Lee Poe honored.

Ree J. Gallan Brooks Charlottesville Harry Cartington Fleming New York Jay Fleming Walnut Street Fleming West Virginia University University of Virginia Medical School Post Graduate Hospital Medical School New York City Beta Theta Pi Phil Beta Kappa Phi Chi Alpha Omega Fraternity Dr. Fleming First National Bank Familly Uniontown A. J. Grob Elva Brown Terra , Alta Weaver Morgantown Mrs. Allen Poe West St. Charles Street Betty Lee Poe Miss Poe Poe Joe Harter

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Activities

A dense social calendar lists December gatherings across Blueville and area churches. Events include W C T U peace meeting at First Baptist, Kings Daughters Bible class at Nora Withers home, several women's missionary society meetings at St Pauls and First Church of Christ, and a General Woman's club program at Elk’s club. The Charity Ball for New Year's Eve at Riverside Drive raises funds for underprivileged children, with Mrs James C Holt chairing key arrangements.

First Baptist Church Kings Daughters Bible Class Blueville Sunday School Nora Withers Woman's Missionary Society of St. Paul's Lutheran Church A. W. Wagner King's Daughters Nors Withers C. B Harold Cole Grand Street General Woman's Club Elk's Club Book Review Department B. and O. Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary V. FP. W. Hall Woman's Missionary Society of the First Church of Christ F. A. Hinkins Henry Rupp Public Welfare Department Woman's Club Elk’s Club E. G. Kuhn Eastern Star Woman's Club Elks Home Field House Riverside Drive Rolfe Shahan Sovereign's of Sway James C. Holt George G. Jolliffe Harold Noble James F. Holt Richard Bartlett Carolyn Brown Charlotte

Soil Conservation Plans Outlined for 1939 Program

An all day West En meeting reviewed the 1939 soil conservation program of the department of agriculture. County Agent Carroll R. Hawkins and Committeemen A. B. Shroyer and Casper Currey attended. Hawkins said the plan should be more practical and workable, with goals replacing bases as measuring standards. Farmers signed in 1936 and 1937 will carry over. others are urged to visit the county agent’s office to join the program for next year.

Department of Agriculture Westen Carroll R. Hawkins A. B. Shroyer Casper Currey Hawkins Gay

Personal Notes From Webster and Surrounding Areas

Louis Getz of Webster was discharged from City hospital this morning. Mrs. W G Chrislip of Blueville drove to Philipp yesterday and returned with her daughter Nancy who spent last week there visiting her grandmother. Chauncey Miller has returned from a few days visit at Tionesta Pennsylvania.

Louis Getz Webster City W. G. Chrislip Blueville Philipp Nancy Chauncey Miller Tionesta

Reveal Plans

Miss Nellie Cook and Mrs. Mary Clark are named in the continuing outline of plans. Three prizes will be awarded with a four judge committee inspecting on unannounced nights, and contest rules are described in the continuation of the article.

Nellie Cook Mary Clark

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