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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1929

Page

3

Delightful Evening Music Program At Salvation Army Home

A lively program of sacred music, an illustrated travel talk, and prayers will be presented at the Salvation Army home this evening at 7:30 sponsored by Hazel Atlas Glass Company of Graf ton. G. Wesley Evans will give the address, with soloists and an orchestra. Mrs. Fred B. Watkins hosts the S S Club and the Christian Ladies Aid met for regular activities and elections. The schedule includes scripture, offerings, and a piano solo. Regular meetings and planned Christmas events were announced by various local groups.

Salvation Army Hazel-Atlas Glass Company Fred .B. Watkins S. S. S. Club Ladies Aid Society of First Christian Church Grafton Brooks R Gant G. Wesley Evans Charles Friedman South America John H. Maysilles Captain Arnold Benediction Christian Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society Pearce Christian Church Yes W. A. Harison W. A. Harrison J. A. Keller F. A. Hinkins Harter Bunner Old Society Grove No. 2 Wood ‘S Red Men Hall Texas

Easy to Remove Dandruff Remover Ad

An advertisement from Red Cross Pharmacy promotes Fiich's Dandruff Remover Shamtoday claiming instant removal of dandruff. The copy urges washing nails and promises a noticeably cleaner scalp with guaranteed results.

Fiich Red Cross Pharmacy Giske

Hat Shoppe Personalities and Holiday Guests

The Hat Shoppe features underwhere priced at 1.00 to 1.50 and notes Mrs John Kinney and niece Rosaline Bradley of Knottsville visiting Mr and Mrs Clyde Proudfoot. Sir and Mrs Albert Willhide of Toledo are in Grafton for holidays. Joseph L Evans Jr returns from Buckhannon and Elkins after representing Morgan Town Epworth Leagues with moving pictures The Institute Review of 1929 and current West Virginia newsreels. he heads to Weston and Richwood for further showings.

John Kinney Rosaline Bradley Knottsville Clyde Proudfoot Albert Willhide Toledo Ohio Grafton Joseph L. Evans, Jr Buckhannon and Elkins Morgantown Epworth Institute Review West Virginia Weston and Richwood

R L Jefferys Weds New Mexico Woman in Maryland Ceremony

Announcement notes the marriage of Robert L. Jefferys, formerly with the Grafton Sentinel and now secretary to Congressman Frank J. Bowman of West Virginia's 2nd district, to Miss Chaves of Albuquerque. The ceremony occurred at the Presbyterian manse in Frederick, Maryland, on Saturday, December 7, with plans to reside in Washington after a Florida sojourn. Jefferys has a background in journalism, West Virginia University studies, and DC law training.

Robert L. Jefferys Grafton Sentinel Frank J. Bowman West Virginia Miss Chaves Albuquerque Mexico Chas. Webler Presbyterian Frederick Maryland Florida Washington Grafton Cours theMoreantown New Dominion West Virginia University Congsressman Bowman Morgantown State University District of Columbia George Washington University Law School

Solo Flight Photo Highlights Frances Jackson Solo Pilot

Frances Jackson of the Department of Commerce Aeronautics staff is the only member to solo and the only person to have learned to fly since joining the Ata flyer program.

Associated Press Frances Jackson Department of Commerce Aeronautics Staff

Legion Guests Feted at Ninth District Convention

More than one hundred veterans from various American Legion posts gathered at the Moose Home for the Ninth District Convention. The Taylor County Post drum and bugle corps in full uniform opened with Advancing the Colors as District Commander Arthur G. Yates presided. Vice-Commander J. H. Thornton of West Virginia spoke on the year’s progress and future plans. J. Edwards Jr served as MC for a program including orchestra overture, male quartet, vocal solo by Ralph H. Cline, and several stunts.

American Legion Moose Home Drum and Bugle Corps Taylor County Arthur G. Yates E. J., Kersting J. H. Thornton Department of West Virginia Thornon Guy Crigler W. Thomas Fairmont Post Brooks Gall J. Edwards, Jr Overture Friendship Orchestra Theo. Patton H. Cameron Dr. Petty Ralph H. Cline John and Davis Evans G.wesley Evans Commander Quy Crigler

Will Keep a Tryst in Rome and Buffet Supper

An event featuring the Selection, Friendship Orchestra, Retreat, and Drum and Bugle Corps concluded with a bountiful buffet supper in the grill room directed by Lawrence Langgan, Home steward. Taylor County Post nears the 1930 quota, three members away from 176, with expectations to exceed 200 by January first. Velvet Hats on sale this week in colors, with children’s and misses’ hats priced at 1.00.

Lawrence Langgan Taylor County Post Now

Vintage Recipe Fragments Mixed With Desert Pie Instructions

A collage of halting culinary directions for baked salmon steaks and an eggless cake, plus beet relish salad and a caramel marshmallow pie filling. Contains measurements, spices, and procedural notes with several unclear terms and duplicated fragments.

Parent Seeks Safe Cough Remedy for Children

A cautious mother voices concern over child cough medicines and asks for Foley’s Honey and Tar and other options. The note highlights desire for a quick, effective, non-opiates remedy suitable for youngsters.

Foley

Agnes Baden-Powell Leads Guides Despite Cold Weather

Agnes Baden-Powell, 71, national vice-president of the English Guides, braved cold weather and lived under canvas for weeks with the movement.

Plato Agnes Baden-Powell Nation English Guides

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