Society notes from St. Pauls and local clubs
The Ladies Aid Society of St. Pauls Lutheran met at the parsonage with Rev. Roof leading devotionals and Mrs. Grayson presiding. Officers were reelected including president Grayson and treasurer Wehn. A Christmas program followed, then a social hour. Also reports on Bridge Club at Maple Avenue with prizes and guests, Ladies Auxiliary B&O Veterans meeting with officer elections and charity drive, a birthday party for Jackie Hussion, and Group A and Group 5 meetings of Andrews Ladies Aid with refreshments and business sessions.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
E. F. K. Roof
C. E. Grayson
John Donaldson
L. J. Stover
Ralph Kunst
Carrie Wehn
Charles Dickens
Old Man Scrooge
Bridge Club
Lucille McCafferty
Maple Avenue
George McKeen
Beatrice Shields
B& O
W. Malone
Carrol
T. C. Gall
W. P Clark
Andrews Ladies’ Aid Society
Pearl Hussion
Lincoln Street
J. K. Murphy
Ladies Aid Society of Andrews Church
Fred McFarland
Social calendar teems with church events and choir cantata
Tonight at Central School hosts Christmas entertainment for the public. Naomi Chapter No 12 Order of Eastern Star meets at 8 in the Masonic Temple. Grafton Group Epworth League gathers at St Pauls M E at 730. Friday brings W C T U meeting at 2 and Peace service at First Baptist at 230. a cantata by First Baptist choir set for Sunday December 16 with practice on Thurs Fri Sat. First Brethren Church holds a 730 business session. Miss Alma Sayre guest of honor with Mrs W H Chenoweth. Christmas party held with gift exchange. next meeting January 8 1935 at Mrs John Sayre West Main. One Peace program number omitted earlier a Ruth Henderson solo. School fair opens tonight at Central School with amusements including reading Banco antiques quilts and free refreshments. Admission 10 cents adults 5 cents children. public invited.
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Naomi
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Alma Sayre
W. H. Chenoweth
J. A. Sinclair
J. C. Sturms
Ruth Elaine
John Sayre
West Main Street
Central School
Indigestion remedy praised by druggists in ad
An advertisement touts Dare's Mentha Pepsin as the cure for indigestion and stomach distress. It claims the product strengthens the stomach rather than masking symptoms and notes thousands of bottles sold daily, guaranteed by Grafton Drug and Red Cross Pharmacy.
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Dare
Grafton| Drug and Chemical Co
Red Cross Pharmacy
Swallows Razor Blade Then Coughs It Up
In South Shields England a 10 year old pupil John George Hunter swallowed a safety razor blade at school. He told a teacher who sent him home with a companion. On the way a policeman assisted him to the infirmary where an x ray showed the blade in his stomach. Doctors prepared for surgery but the blade was later expelled.
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South Shields
Eng
John George Hunter
John George
Boston Officer Probes Bombing Ring Across Cities
Boston, Dec. 13. Capt. Stephen J Flahery, chief of the security bureau, left headquarters to pursue a group of professionals blamed for bombing four theaters in Boston Lynn and Pawtucket. Police say the bombings were committed by a professional crew from New York, with payments reported from 250 to 1000 dollars.
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Boston
Stephen J.flahery
Seclective Bureau
Lynn
Pawtucket
P. I
New York City
New York
Death Threats Dropped on Urschel Kidnap Witnesses
Four federal prisoners Edward Feldman Alvin H. Scott Clara Feldman and Margaret Hurtienne were brought to Oklahoma City to testify before a grand jury in the Urschel kidnapping case. They were guarded by federal officers as threats from underworld figures disrupted proceedings.
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Oklahoma City
Urschel
Edwad Feldman
Allvin H. Scott
Clara Feldman
Margaret Hurtienne
Oregon
Charles Urschel
Malaria Epidemic Strikes Ceylon Hard
In Colombo and across Ceylon the worst malaria outbreak in twenty years has left 60,000 to 70,000 treated and many fatalities, mostly among children. Estimates across the country suggest up to half a million affected by drought-linked spread.
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Ceylon
Colombo
Contract Bridge Strategy From Central Press
A 10 card problem with South declaring in 4 Spades. West must win an Ace early to avert loss, then smart plays by both sides determine if seven tricks can be made. The article outlines sample lines, defense choices, and the expected result, concluding South can often lose only three tricks with optimal play.
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East
South
West
Durhmy
Declarer
Ast
Baat
Uniform State Laws to Curb Dope Evil Sought
Washington Dec 13 Describing narcotics as the curse of hell Harry J Anslinger narcotics commissioner urged the 48 states to enact uniform laws to combat the evil He directed the roundup of 790 alleged narcotic addicts and peddlers last week at a crime conference in which the proposal was made Two big gaming palaces are shut up by Mexico Mexico Dec 13 The closing of the Foreign Club and the La Selva Casino marks the start of a campaign to shut all gambling houses President Lazaro Cardenas ordered the two clubs closed and has received many congratulations
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Washington
Harry J. Anslinger
Anslinger
Mexico
D. 8
Mexic
la Selva
Lazaro Cardenas
Correction clarifies hospital finances at Grafton City
In October and November, a misinterpreted passage suggested the Grafton City hospital failed to report monthly expenses. The corrected explanation states the hospital consistently meets current costs, despite tough economic conditions, and many months show substantial profit.
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Yesterday's Sentinel
Grafton City Hospital
Former Assemblyman Convicted of Perjury in Pittsburgh
Dr. Joseph G. Steedle, former assemblyman from McKees Rocks, was convicted by a federal jury of perjury for testimony before a grand jury probing Pittsburgh election frauds. He had been convicted earlier of conspiring to falsify ballots and faces a two year sentence, with an appeal pending.
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Pittsburgh
Joseph G. Steedle
McKees Rocks
Steedle
Randolph pushes six point program against crime
Representative Randolph of West Virginia presents a six point plan at a national crime conference. The proposal calls for state and municipal rewards for information leading to convictions, bounties for killing dangerous criminals, and fingerprinting of all buyers of machine guns and other firearms.
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Washington
National Conference On Crime
Randolph
D-W. Va
Insull Defense Seeks Dismissal in Embezzlement Case
Chicago December 13 defense lawyers argued to Judge Cornelius Harrington that the charge against Martin Insull for embezzling 344 720 hinges on money versus checks and cash and should be dismissed due to fatal variance. The issue was raised by Attorneys John E Norchup and Grenville Beardsley in criminal court.
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Chicago
Martin Insull
John E. Norchup
Grenville Beardsley
Cornelius J. Harrington
Diet linked to infant eczema and diet trials
An article by Dr. Logan Clendening discusses infant eczema often arising from food sensitivities. It notes most cases improve by age two, with some persisting to age 10 or 12. Foods such as eggs milk bread spinach tomatoes and potatoes are implicated. Diagnosis uses skin tests, though not always reliable, and careful dietary trials help identify culprit foods over weeks.
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Logan Clendening
M. D
Insull Charged With Embezzling From Utilities Firm
Insull faced charges alleging embezzlement of funds and checks from Middle West Utilities to bolster his private stock trading account. State presented proof of the alleged theft and misuse of company resources.
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Insull
Middle West Utilities Company
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James Hussion
Jackie
Grafton Group
Epworth League
St. Paul’s M. E
First Baptist Church
First Brethren Church
Ruth Henderson
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Central Press
E. W. Shepard
Fingerwave
Primrose Beauty Shoppe
First National Bank Building
LaMona
la Mona Beauty Shoppe
Earth
Clendening
Colt
WE Are
W. Main
Beulah Belle Beauty Shoppe
Marinello
Tron Collier
Grafton
Georgia
Durkee
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