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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1937

Page

3

Local Society Notes Feature Christmas Programs

The Elk's Club hosted a public welfare meeting at 2:30 PM with Mrs. J. W. Ault presiding. E G Kuhn spoke on Christmas around the world and guests discussed traditions in Italy Germany and Scandinavia assisted by Howard Cameron’s vocal solo. Also reported are a Fisher class meeting at M. P. church with 16 members and 5 guests, a Christmas bridge party hosted by Miss Nelle Tucker with prizes and a miniature house centerpiece, Miss Mayme Ware’s wedding to Charles Isner at St. Paul’s Lutheran, and a surprise 80th birthday dinner for Mrs. M. N. England attended by 14 guests.

Elk’s Club Public Welfare Department Feneties Elk's Club J. W. Ault W. E. Hardin Ault E. G. Kuhn Z. I. Dean W. G.islip Italy France E. FP. Clark Germany Scandinavia Ee A. Beavers, Jr Howard Cameron Paul P. Warden M. P. Church Ruth Proudfoot Bridge Club Richard Robey Carolyn Brown Miss Brown Robey Lucille McCafferty Jean Murray Evelyn Welch Ruth Welch Dorothy Sapp Mildred ‘Bartlett Alfred‘ Dehlinger Louise Church Margaret Moran Pearl Heines Love Drug Company Mr. Isner James.Isner A. and P. Tea Company M. N. England East Knotts Avenue Idella Carroll

Social Calendar highlights Christmas gatherings of town clubs

The social page lists December events for the Weekly Sewing club Mrs Arty Wagner East Main and the Ladies Aid groups at Andrews church Blueville M E church and St Pauls Lutheran with meetings at homes on West Washington Street Grand Street and 327 Washington Street Moore. December 20 21 and 22 bring Christmas exchanges covered dish suppers and watch parties with noted hostesses including Mrs. Robert Wittman Mrs. Georgia Hunt and Mrs. Esther Turner.

Arty Wagner East Main Street Ladies’ Aid Society of Andrews Church West Washington Street Flodla Cunningham the Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church T. W. Heironimus Woman's Club Elks Ladies Aid Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church Red Wing Robert Wittman Grand Street Ladies, Aid Society of Blueville M. E. Church Esther Turner Ruby Carrol Josephine Travis Ruby Carroll Della Knotts Georgia Hunt

Manila court upholds claim of honor defeat in slaying

In Manila a court ruled that a defense of saving honor justified a fatal shooting. The decision cites cultural norms surrounding honor and aggression amid accusations of a man’s mistreatment by a woman. Details of the case and parties remain limited in the report.

Manila

Paralyzed Youth Receives Tron Lung After Incident

Huntington reports Judge Pedro Sison freed Paciencia Harold Artis a 17 year old from Ports Latuja who was paralyzed and placed in an iron lung at the hospital after an alleged assault. Dr Arthur S. Jones stated the artificial respirator was carefully adjusted for the girl during the incident near her home.

Pedro Sison Huntington Paciencia Harold Artis Ports- Latuja Angel Gabrillo Ortagoedic Hospital Sison Arthur S. Jones Bor

Fragmentary Quote on Embrace and Treasure of Woman

A damaged fragment discusses an embrace in public and private, claiming the action completes an attack on what is deemed woman’s most prized possession. The text is unclear and incomplete, with stray phrases and missing context.

Rug Company Head Ousted by U S Bureau in Sulfanilamide Probe

A Rug Company head was dismissed by the U S Bureau amid a probe into the interstate distribution of a sulfanilamide compound linked to several deaths. S. A. Postle of the Food and Drug Administration said details would be shared after Dr. Massen Gill is asked to explain how information should be conveyed to the notice.

Rug Company U.S South

Fireman Succumbs To Injuries After Fall Fire

Cuipp, a World War I veteran, died from injuries received in a fall during a Monday night fire. He is survived by his widow and five children. Other firemen escaped the blaze.

Hurts Ts Cuipp

Personal news from City hospital discharge

Mrs. Clifford Vincent and her infant son were discharged today. Richard Campbell, of the U S Relief at Long Beach California, left last night to return to duties there after two weeks visiting his parents on Dewey avenue. Burton Lockwood of the U S Tennessee at Long Beach California is spending two weeks here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lockwood.

Clifford Vincent Richard Campbell U. S Long Beach California R. L. Campbell Dewey Avenue Burton Lockwood U. S, Tennessee George Lockwood

Birth of Hollis Longs Daughter at City Hospital

Mr and Mrs Hollis Long of 265 High Street announce the birth of an eight pound daughter at City Hospital yesterday. This is their first child.

Hollis Long High Street City Hospital

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Mre Annabel P. Swisher Society Reporter Telephone England Charlotte Rendle Washington Strant Moore Justine C. A. Campbell Jessie Cochrang Virginia Skaggs P. J. O'Conner Rebecca Ware Carroll Ladies Aid Mrs. Malone Fred Malone General Aid Society Poate Gash Amercan Legion Auxiliary and Daughters of the Auxiliary Moose Home The First Baptist Church Luther Reese As ‘Tr. Bartlett G. H. Ay ‘Kunst A. A. Holt D. G. Kunst Alice B. Holt EB. F. Clark W. H. Hanway Clyde G. Turner Eva Love Kiss W. Main ST Grafton Grafton Drug & Chemical Company Malone's. Dee Penney HOSE Streamline Speedway C. J. Morrison Gratton
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