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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1933

Page

3

Woman's Home Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Trewellan's

Coral Parrish Montgomery Society Editor reports the Woman's Home Missionary Society of Andrew M. EB Church met at Mrs M Trewellan's home on We ington street. The evening opened with Silent Night and It Came Upon The Midnight Clear. Mrs J W Knight reviewed Christianity and Industry In America while scripture from Luke 1 27 29 and 2 1 20 was read. Miss Mattie Jace led business session. Refreshments were served by Mrs Tregellas and daughter Grace Wolfe. The home was decorated for Christmas with red candles and a miniature tree.

Andrew M. EB J.W. Knight Mattie Jace Tregellas Grace Wolfe

Social Calendar Meeting Notice for Wednesday

The White Rose Sewing Circle plans a Wednesday evening gathering hosted by Mrs Lizzie McFarland at 35 Grand Street. The event invites members to attend and share sewing ideas and community plans in a small local gathering.

White Rose Sewinng Cirelr Lizzie McFarland Grand Street

Mrs Edna Maloney Leaves for Penn'sboro Visit

Mrs Edna Maloney who has been visiting her mother Mrs Nora Bishop left yesterday for Pennsboro to resume her trip.

Edna Maloney Nora Bishop Yester Penn Boro

Hospital Notes Report From City Hospital

Hospital notes from Washington Pennsylvania report hn Pters underwent a major operation at City Hospital yesterday. Mrs Lillian Hail of Fairmont is admitted for treatment at City Hospital following recent admission yesterday.

Hn Pters Washington, Pa Lillian Hail Fairmont City Hospital

All C W A Jobs To Be Filled Soon In West Virginia

Charleston WV December plan reports that county C W A units will fill all jobs by Monday. A telegraphic poll by Deputy Federal Relief Administrator William N Boehler shows 56 counties approved with 77 573 jobs across 2 345 projects including 38 330 state highway jobs 2 4439 local projects and 1 800 federal projects. Total exceed West Virginia quota by about 6 000.

Charleston William N. Boehler Virginia

Captain Flagg Figure Killed by Motor Car

New York Detective Philip Townsend Case reports the original “Captain Flagg” from What Price Glory was killed at 44 when struck by a motor car. Major Case inspired Stallings with the character while Stallings and Maxwell Anderson shaped the wartime figure.

New York Philip Townsend Case A. Pale Captain Flagg Major Case Laurence Stallings Captain Flag Stallings Maxwell Anderson Anderson

Pope number of Confederate veterans pensions in Kentucky drop

The count of Confederate veterans receiving pensions in Kentucky fell from about 5000 in 1913 to 203 in 1933, reflecting a sharp reduction as time passed and eligibility aged.

Millinery Trends Highlight Chinese Persian Cossack and Greek Influences

The season showcases influences from China Persia and the Cossack style with Lady Lou kept for dinner and heater wear. Off the face millinery leads this season with a wide range of black felt items and afternoon wear hats. Toque trims on broadtail dyed fabrics mark winter fashion while Persian inspired knitted caps feature gold nugget trims. The theater and dressy afternoon hats gain prominence this season.

Be good sweet maid and yet who will be clever

Bethany Dec 12 article notes Kingsley’s line and quotes Prof Forest Kirkpatrick of Bethany College on the link between intellect and morality. It argues that the able thinkers often work for the common good, while the less capable fare better under their leadership in factories and communities.

Bethany Kingsley Forest H. Kirkpatrick Bethany College

See How The Stars Glitter In Their New Paris Frocks

Paris editor reports on stage stars showcasing Paris designed outfits. Gertrude Lawrence wears an emerald Moire Molyneux gown with feather cape. Dora Duby favors Worth silver frocks. Betty Hamilton features rhinestone accents on brown satin. Ina Claire and Lily Damita choose gray sports outfits.

Paris Cress Easton Gertrude Lawrence Molyneux Dora Duby Betty Hamilton Ina Claire Lily Damita Belly Hamilton Pav

Board Will Watch Vote Says Wagner

Pittsburgh December 13 Weir, chairman of Weirton Steel defied the National Labor Board plan by refusing to guide an employer representative in collective bargaining and asked that nominations be written on the ballot.

Man Who Threatened Cardinal Held Insane

Philadelphia report details George Havidich, accused in a case involving the National Labor Board and Weirton Weston Steel, amid contention over election procedures under the National Recovery Act. Wagner, board chairman, asserts the board will enforce a fair representation election for employees at the plant, while discussing potential legal action if the company interferes.

Philadelphia Washington George Havidich National Labor Lad Wagner Weir Pittsburgh Labor Boar Weirton Nominating Representa

Indictment Ties Havidich to Mail Extortion Scheme

Federal Judge George A. Welsh pressed an indictment charging the former Pittsburgh man with using the mails in his extortion plot to clear the way for commitment to a State hospital. Lower Merion police arrested Havidich at the cardinals estate last September after two threatening letters were received there.

Havidich George A. Welsh Pittsburgh Lower Merion Cardinals

Dual murder case ties Wisdo m to Pritchards’ killings

Autchinson Kan Dec 12 Jack Wisdom Kansas ranch hand confessed under guard to participating in the kidnapping and slaying of Wichita residents Mr and Mrs Harry Pritchard. He said an accomplice Buck Smith shot the couple. Smith may be fictitious. Pritchard body found near El Reno Okla. wife’s body found near Bison Okla. Governor Murray and Governor Landon mobilized guards to prevent lynching amid tensions from the case.

Autchinson Kan Kansas Reformatory Jack Wisdom Kansas W. O. Lyle Wichita Aid Harry Pritchard Lyle Wisdom Buck Smith el Reno Okla Kingfisher Bison Pritchard San Jose Cal St. Joseph William H. Murray Oklahoma Alf M. Landon Kansas Guard

Nine day old Donald Mack Fleming dies in Rosemont

Last rites were held at the home of Mr and Mrs McKinley Fleming in Rosemont for their nine day old son Donald Mack Fleming who died Monday at the home. The Rev F T Kelley of Flemington officiated and interment followed in Simpson cemetery. Survived by parents three brothers Robert Denver and Edward and two sisters Josie and Jean all at home.

McKinley Fleming Rosemont Donald Mack Fleming F. T. Kelley Flemington Simpson Cemetery Robert Denver Edward Josie Jean

Christmas Cookies Packaged as Thoughtful Gifts

Simple guide to gifting holidays treats with tight packing for freshness, including waxed paper layers and sturdy metal boxes to prevent staleness during transit. Provides two recipe sketches, Hermits with dates and nuts and Orange Creams cookies, with step by step mixing, chilling, and baking instructions.

Tribute to Mrs Martha E Reese Death and gratitude note

The children thank all who assisted during the illness and death of Mrs Martha E Reese. Special thanks to Rev Lambert for consoling words the choir for music and those who provided transportation.

Martha E. Reese Lambert

Appreciation Note From Neighbors After Brother’s Death

Residents and friends express gratitude for the sympathy shown during the 1986 period following the loss of Lawrenge. The community extends thanks for kinds words, support, and public gestures from neighbors and associates.

Lawrenge Capi

My Beauty Hint From Screen Actress Jeanette Voff

The screen actress urges a refined facial ritual using fidial soap. She rubs the face with fingertips, massages outward from the hairline for five minutes, then applies hot water and towels, finishing with a facial bath in ice cold water.

Jeanette Voff

Make No Mistake Fat Loss Pill Advertised

An old advertisement claims a product named Make No Mistake Fat Loss Pill reduces weight from 154 to 128 pounds in under four weeks. It features testimonials like Mrs. B. H. Hamilton of Carbondale Pa and promotes use with hot water. The copy promises harmless, money back if unsatisfied and notes availability at a Gran d Drug & Cheese Pharmacy.

Grand Drug & Cheese Pharmacy America B. H. Hamilton Carbondale

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